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Weighing less than 2 ounces, the Sawyer Dual-Threaded MINI water filtration system fits in the palm of your hand, making it the perfect addition to your day hiking or backpacking kit.
Made in USA.
View the Sawyer Mini Product LineView all Sawyer Straw Water FiltersBest Use | Emergency Preparedness Hiking Backpacking |
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Filter Type | Squeeze |
Filter Medium | Hollow-fiber membrane |
Removes/Destroys | Protozoa And Bacteria |
Housing Material | Polypropylene/polyethylene |
BPA Free | Yes |
Field Cleanable | Yes |
Dimensions | 1.25 x 5.25 inches |
Weight | 1.4 ounces |
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The mini water filter worked great with the Cnoc outdoor water bags because of the 28 mm threat. I use the mini filter on a backpacking trip to filter lake water and it worked great draining into the collection bag. After the trip I backed washed the mini and a light brown color came out after one plunge of distilled water. Proof that it worked for me.
The flow rate is just as good as my Sawyer Squeeze, which is impressive for such a small unit. So, the bottom line is - works as well as the Squeeze (though probably needs back flushing more often) and works exactly the same as the Squeeze (if you get the dual threaded version). BUT... it's small and comes in (on my scale) at a little less than half the weight. Win, win, win.
Only a few hours of trouble-free use, then stopped flowing water despite back-flushing as directed. Previous Sawyer filter had same problem and didn’t respond to hot water and vinegar back flushing. Needs to be much better.
Bought this for a trip to Europe and it works great! This along with the collapse bag are ideal for situations where you are skeptical of the water source. I now have 3 sawyer filters!