Woman drinking from Sawyer mini squeeze
Woman drinking from Sawyer mini squeeze

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This filter removes 99.99999 percent of all bacteria, like salmonella, cholera, and E. coli. It also removes 99.9999 percent of all protozoa, like giardia and cryptosporidium. You can drink directly from the source after screwing it onto the included water bottle or attaching it in-line to a reservoir.

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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

Zoe Gates
Editor at Backpacker

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In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
Hiker

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For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

Philip Werner
Author and Backpacker