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Gear Patrol add the Squeeze Filter to their Ultralight Essentials List

At less than 3.5 ounces, the Sawyer Squeeze is a fantastic solution for ultralight water filtration.

Gear Patrol add the Squeeze Filter to their Ultralight Essentials List

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September 16, 2021
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Gear Patrol add the Squeeze Filter to their Ultralight Essentials List

Gear Patrol add the Squeeze Filter to their Ultralight Essentials List

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At less than 3.5 ounces, the Sawyer Squeeze is a fantastic solution for ultralight water filtration.

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"Most hikers first head out on the trail with the borrowed, metal-frame backpack their dad used back in the 1980s and some old Timberland work boots strapped to their feet. But after grueling weeks and some mild scoliosis, a few decide to go lighter."

At less than 3.5 ounces, the Sawyer Squeeze is a fantastic solution for ultralight water filtration.  For more information and other suggestions, check out the rest of Gear Patrol's Ultralight Backpacking Buyer's Guide.

Gear Patrol add the Squeeze Filter to their Ultralight Essentials List

"Most hikers first head out on the trail with the borrowed, metal-frame backpack their dad used back in the 1980s and some old Timberland work boots strapped to their feet. But after grueling weeks and some mild scoliosis, a few decide to go lighter."

At less than 3.5 ounces, the Sawyer Squeeze is a fantastic solution for ultralight water filtration.  For more information and other suggestions, check out the rest of Gear Patrol's Ultralight Backpacking Buyer's Guide.

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Gear Patrol add the Squeeze Filter to their Ultralight Essentials List

"Most hikers first head out on the trail with the borrowed, metal-frame backpack their dad used back in the 1980s and some old Timberland work boots strapped to their feet. But after grueling weeks and some mild scoliosis, a few decide to go lighter."

At less than 3.5 ounces, the Sawyer Squeeze is a fantastic solution for ultralight water filtration.  For more information and other suggestions, check out the rest of Gear Patrol's Ultralight Backpacking Buyer's Guide.

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