Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System
The Sawyer Mini Water Filter is rated for an absolute filtration level of 0.1 Micron and will remove particles, bacteria, protozoa, and cysts from source water.
The Sawyer Mini Water Filter uses a cluster of microfibrous tubes (Ultra Filtration). The water is drawn through the side walls of the hollow tubes, and out the small outlet holes, while the particles, bacteria, protozoa, and cysts remain on the outer wall of the hollow fiber tubes.
Benefits
- Lightweight, only 56 grams
- Small, compact
- Ideal for outdoor use, such as hiking, camping, cycling, emergency preparedness, and travel.
Keep in mind
- While the Sawyer mini water filter is very effective at removing micro-organisms and bacteria in water, it will not remove other types of contaminants such as heavy metals and chlorine.
- The Sawyer mini water filter also does not filter finely enough to change the mineral content of the source water, as so will not change the base mineral content of a source water. For example, if you have a source water with a very brackish (salty) taste to it, the Sawyer mini filter system will not reduce or remove the brackish taste from the water.
Portable Filter Comparison Options:
Camping & Emergencies Water Straw Kit – Small Size – Med Bacteria Water – Low Filter Capacity – Some Chlorine Removal: Link
Advanced 3 In 1 Survival Straw – Small Size – Med Bacteria Water – Low Filter Capacity – Some Chlorine Removal: Link
Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System – Small Size – Med Bacteria Water – Very Low Filter Capacity – No Chlorine Removal: Link
Gravity-Fed Outdoor Water Purification System - Smallish Size – Med Bacteria Water – Low Filter Capacity – Some Chlorine Removal: Link
Advanced Portable Camping System - Large Size – Med Bacteria Water – Med Filter Capacity – No Chlorine Removal: Link
Ultra Filtration Water Bottle - Med Size – Med Bacteria Water – Low Filter Capacity – Med Chlorine Removal: Link
JoJo Filter Bottle - Med Size – Low Bacteria Water – Very Low Filter Capacity – Very Low Chlorine Removal: Link
Geopress Grayl Filter Bottle - Med Size – Low Bacteria Water – Low Filter Capacity – Low Chlorine Removal: Link
Portable RO Water Filtering System - Large Size – High Bacteria Water – High Filter Capacity – High Chlorine Removal: Link
Sawyer Mini & Puribag™ Combo Pack - Med Size – High Bacteria Water – Low Filter Capacity – Adds Chlorine: Link
Multiple ways to use
There are several different ways that the Sawyer mini water filter can be used.
Inline
The Sawyer mini filter can be used with hydration packs/water storage backpacks.
Straw
Using the straw attachment you can draw water directly from a source water, through the sawyer filter, and into your mouth.
Squeeze Bag
Using the squeeze bag provided with the unit, you can fill the bag from a source of water. Then squeeze the water out of the bag, through the Sawyer mini water filter, and into another container, glass, or straight into your mouth.
Bottles
The Sawyer mini filter's design means that the unit can be screwed onto most plastic bottle tops (with 28mm) such as cold drink or water bottles.
