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Sawyer Products Mini Water Filtration System
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
991
Old Reviews
727
Unverified
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7 meters
SIZE
453.59 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 262 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
For Travel
75backpacking, hiking, camping, hike, water
+100%
" ... I have used these for backpacking and they are perfect for a solo backpacker. ... "
" ... Lightweight and lays flat for travel. ... "
" ... Never hike without it! ... "
" ... Makes getting water on camping/backpacking trips so simple vs the pump I used to use. ... "
" ... I'll probably buy a bigger bag before my next hiking trip. ... "
" ... I take it everywhere just Incase and when I go camping. ... "
" ... Everyone should have a couple of these at home, even if you don't hike/camp. ... "
" ... Used these on a multi-day backpacking trip and they worked great. ... "
Water Resistance
68filter, filtered, bottle, drinking, tasted
+94%
-6%
" ... Filtered all my water through this. ... Would use the fold up pouch as my filler and then put the filtered water into a water bottle. ... "
" ... Took it with us to the Bahamas and used it to filter tap water. ... Filtered the water quicker than I expected. ... "
" ... Nothing sucks more than running out of water on a long hike. ... Super easy to use, have filtered water out of rivers, inland lakes, and lake Michigan, and it comes out clean and tasting great. ... Survived with only water from this filter for many days with no issues. ... "
" ... I’ve got to test it hiking with some pretty questionable water sources and the water come out clear and I haven’t gotten sick yet. ... "
" ... I take it everywhere just Incase and when I go camping. ... "
" ... I sucked water through it and it tasted good. ... I haven't tried it yet on sketchy water source yet but will update when I do. ... "
" ... This was my first water filter that I used in the backcountry. ... We were backcountry camping in a national park and needed a reliable source of fresh water to replenish our bottles. ... Really easy to use, very compact, and we didn't get sick from the water. ... "
" ... Easy to get filtered water in. ... "
Water Usage
59filter, filtered, bottle, tasted, drinking
+97%
-3%
" ... Filtered all my water through this. ... Great for camping and to have around when you will be unsure of water source. ... "
" ... Took it with us to the Bahamas and used it to filter tap water. ... Filtered the water quicker than I expected. ... "
" ... Water flow is close to drinking a milk shake if using the straw method. ... "
" ... I sucked water through it and it tasted good. ... I haven't tried it yet on sketchy water source yet but will update when I do. ... "
" ... Really easy to use, very compact, and we didn't get sick from the water. ... "
" ... A bottle is easier to fill in non moving water but is not as easy to squeeze the bottle into the filter. ... "
" ... Easy to get filtered water in. ... Water tasted great, and no ill effects. ... "
" ... You never know when you need clean water. ... "
Size
44lightweight, compact, filter, oz, fill
+98%
-2%
" ... Lightweight and lays flat for travel. ... "
" ... Much cheaper and lighter than my pump as well. ... "
" ... This is a very light weight, compact, versatile filter. ... "
" ... The 16 oz bag is tiny. ... "
" ... Small, lightweight, easy-use, affordable piece of gear - works every time and cleanable - just buy it ... "
" ... The bag works way better in this way. ... "
" ... Super small and light. ... "
" ... LOVE my Sawyer mini. ... "
Cleaning
34water, sawyer, filtered, bottles, syringe
+82%
-18%
" ... Came with everything needed to start using right out of the box -- filter, squeeze pouch, drinking straw, & cleaning plunger. ... "
" ... Cleaning is as easy as just shooting water through it in the opposite direction. ... "
" ... The filtered water was clean tasting and we did not get sick later! ... "
" ... I didn't get sick and had clean water the entire time. ... "
" ... We screwed the filter on and then squeezed: fresh clean water flowing out the other end. ... "
" ... You can also clean the filter out to reuse. ... "
" ... Great little filter regardless, and much cheaper than pump systems with hoses. ... "
" ... The set comes with a syringe-style backflow flusher to clean the filter of debris. ... "
Storage
29filter, bottle, bags, bag, water bottles
+86%
-14%
" ... Best to buy a bigger bladder! ... "
" ... The bag does about 200-250mL per fill and each one takes a couple minutes from start to finish. ... "
" ... The 16 oz bag is tiny. ... "
" ... I did start using it with a Platypus bag and/or Smart water bottles and leave the bag it comes with at home. ... The bag works way better in this way. ... "
" ... Bag still good after 10 or so uses. ... Use bag to fill other containers ... "
" ... I like the standard 'bottle' neck size on these: I can swap out the small squeeze bag for a larger, empty energy drink bottle. ... "
" ... We've decided to purchase several more for the go bags ... "
" ... I recommend using the larger Sawyer bottles for filtering. ... "
Ease of Use
26water, lightweight, fill, fast, youtube
+96%
-4%
" ... Worked well, straightforward to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to adapt to a gravity system (see YouTube). ... "
" ... Easy to store and very useful when SHTF. ... "
" ... Easy to get filtered water in. ... "
" ... It was super fast and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and cleans the water quickly. ... "
Lens
25filters, great little filter, bottles, camping, bottle
+92%
-8%
" ... Never had a problem hiking in the Sierra Nevada range using these filters. ... "
" ... The perfect filter!! ... "
" ... Great little filter. ... "
" ... They are both small and light weight and WAY better, smaller, and lighter than the old pump filters. ... "
" ... The filter worked great. ... "
" ... These Sawyer mini filters are really the best way to go whether for emergencies, hiking/camping, etc. ... "
" ... i First bought larger filter ration system from this company with Two different bags and a large filter. ... "
" ... Have bought five of these for friends as well as have three here for me one of the best for the price water filters. ... "
Product Reliability
23life straw, hydrate, filtration, filters, straw
+87%
-13%
" ... SOOOO much better than the life straw. ... "
" ... I've used it many times with no issues. ... "
" ... All in all, this device is reliable and effective. ... "
" ... I have been using Sawyer products inparticularly the mini filters for a number of years. ... "
" ... They always hold up in all conditions and last for a long time. ... "
" ... Have used it and cleaned it many times, keeps working perfectly. ... "
" ... Been usimg one of these for 3 years and love it! ... "
" ... 2 days later and I'm not sick so it worked as advertised. ... "
Build Quality
13bottle, pouch, bag, well made, bladder
+77%
-23%
" ... That will hold its shape and you just dunk the whole thing. ... "
" ... The product came before I expected, excellent quality, great material and very well madel, good decision to buy this one. ... "
" ... The whole kit, without the plunger fits neatly inside my Maxpedition cocoon. ... "
" ... I used it with the pouch and that fits great together. ... "
" ... Recycleable, tough, lightweight . ... "
" ... Other than that, the product looked pretty well made. ... "
" ... More flexible, too -- they'll fit in-line on a hydration bladder, can attach to a bottle, and best of all, you don't have to flop down on your belly next to a pond to use it. ... "
" ... Don't squeeze to hard you will blow out the pouch and if you are having to squeeze hard anyway it means you need to flush out the filter. ... "
Price
12filter, skeptical, best, beat, 20
+100%
" ... It's a great little investment. ... "
" ... This is a great filter and for 20 bucks! ... "
" ... Overall, I trust it with my life and for the $20 it's a steal. ... "
" ... Best filters your money can buy and Amazon has the best prices. ... "
" ... I was a little skeptical considering the price. ... "
" ... I was alittle skeptical about it initially and bought it just to try it out. ... "
" ... Totally worth every single cent. ... "
" ... Can't beat it for the price. ... "
Fit
11bottle, water bottles, filter, bladder, water bottle
+91%
-9%
" ... It will fit on water bottles so this is a very versatile unit. ... "
" ... That will hold its shape and you just dunk the whole thing. ... "
" ... The whole kit, without the plunger fits neatly inside my Maxpedition cocoon. ... "
" ... It fits most standard size bottle openings. ... "
" ... I used it with the pouch and that fits great together. ... It does still work without leaking if you hold it together while drinking it with head up. ... "
" ... Duct tape, or spare McDonald's straws? ... "
" ... More flexible, too -- they'll fit in-line on a hydration bladder, can attach to a bottle, and best of all, you don't have to flop down on your belly next to a pond to use it. ... "
" ... They fit on to almost any plastic store bought water bottle and also come with a plastic drinking bag to attach to as well. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 7 meters
Weight: 453.59 grams
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