The Sawyer PointOne Squeeze Filter is a portable and efficient water filtration system, ideal for outdoor adventures and emergencies. With a 0.1-micron hollow fiber membrane, it removes bacteria, protozoa, and other impurities from freshwater sources without chemicals or batteries. Its lightweight design easily attaches to water pouches for convenient on-the-go filtration, making it perfect for camping, hiking, or travel. Maintenance is hassle-free with the included cleaning plunger, ensuring long-lasting reliability. Overall, it's a durable, high-flow filter system that provides safe drinking water from rivers, lakes, or streams.
The Sawyer PointOne Squeeze Filter is a portable and efficient water filtration system, ideal for outdoor adventures and emergencies. With a 0.1-micron hollow fiber membrane, it removes bacteria, protozoa, and other impurities from freshwater sources without chemicals or batteries. Its lightweight design easily attaches to water pouches for convenient on-the-go filtration, making it perfect for camping, hiking, or travel. Maintenance is hassle-free with the included cleaning plunger, ensuring long-lasting reliability. Overall, it's a durable, high-flow filter system that provides safe drinking water from rivers, lakes, or streams.
The Sawyer PointOne Squeeze Filter is a portable and efficient water filtration system, ideal for outdoor adventures and emergencies. With a 0.1-micron hollow fiber membrane, it removes bacteria, protozoa, and other impurities from freshwater sources without chemicals or batteries. Its lightweight design easily attaches to water pouches for convenient on-the-go filtration, making it perfect for camping, hiking, or travel. Maintenance is hassle-free with the included cleaning plunger, ensuring long-lasting reliability. Overall, it's a durable, high-flow filter system that provides safe drinking water from rivers, lakes, or streams.
The Sawyer PointOne Squeeze Filter is a portable and efficient water filtration system, ideal for outdoor adventures and emergencies. With a 0.1-micron hollow fiber membrane, it removes bacteria, protozoa, and other impurities from freshwater sources without chemicals or batteries. Its lightweight design easily attaches to water pouches for convenient on-the-go filtration, making it perfect for camping, hiking, or travel. Maintenance is hassle-free with the included cleaning plunger, ensuring long-lasting reliability. Overall, it's a durable, high-flow filter system that provides safe drinking water from rivers, lakes, or streams.
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After reading many reviews online I thought I'd give one a try. Combined with a CNOC Vecto bladder using this to gravity filter many litres of water was just a breeze! Saves an awful lot of fuel and waiting time vs boiling water and doesn't leave a nasty taste in the water like the chlorine tablets.I just filled the 'dirty water' bladder, hooked up the sawyer, pulled the mouthpiece valve off the camelbak and then plugged the hose directly into the filter which has the right sized nozzle moulded straight onto it. Hung up the dirty water bladder higher than the camelbak to be filled and a few minutes later, camelbak was full. It is that easy!I filtered all the water for our party of 7 with minimal time and effort.For not much weight or hassle I'd definitely ... MoreAfter reading many reviews online I thought I'd give one a try. Combined with a CNOC Vecto bladder using this to gravity filter many litres of water was just a breeze! Saves an awful lot of fuel and waiting time vs boiling water and doesn't leave a nasty taste in the water like the chlorine tablets.I just filled the 'dirty water' bladder, hooked up the sawyer, pulled the mouthpiece valve off the camelbak and then plugged the hose directly into the filter which has the right sized nozzle moulded straight onto it. Hung up the dirty water bladder higher than the camelbak to be filled and a few minutes later, camelbak was full. It is that easy!I filtered all the water for our party of 7 with minimal time and effort.For not much weight or hassle I'd definitely recommend one of these to filter all the water during hikes.
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Bought this in advance of a 70-mile, 3-day hike/run about Glacier National Park. Being that we were not camping (rather, lodging each night), I wanted something compact-ish and versatile - to easily drink from or fill the reservoir in my relatively small, 18L RAB running pack. I did not need to use the filter extensively, but was pleased with its performance when I did. The 32oz bags made for quicker refills than my partner’s (older, 16oz version?). Time will tell if the bags hold up (with care, I don’t see why they wouldn’t). Holding back a star while I explore more on the versatility side of things. For instance, I held open my reservoir while filling, which is a bit clunky. But I understand there may be a way to connect at the valve. I just have not had the ... MoreBought this in advance of a 70-mile, 3-day hike/run about Glacier National Park. Being that we were not camping (rather, lodging each night), I wanted something compact-ish and versatile - to easily drink from or fill the reservoir in my relatively small, 18L RAB running pack. I did not need to use the filter extensively, but was pleased with its performance when I did. The 32oz bags made for quicker refills than my partner’s (older, 16oz version?). Time will tell if the bags hold up (with care, I don’t see why they wouldn’t). Holding back a star while I explore more on the versatility side of things. For instance, I held open my reservoir while filling, which is a bit clunky. But I understand there may be a way to connect at the valve. I just have not had the opportunity to investigate that option yet.
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The filter and filtration is fantastic and easy. Backflushing is also super easy. Filling the two bags it comes with is anything but easy. I gave it 5 stars because the filter itself is great. Used it on pond water that was filled by a natural spring. The water had small fish and frogs along with vegetation. The water coming out of the filter was crisp and clean with no negative health impacts. I have no doubt that drinking straight from the pond would have been an express ticket to the ER. Filling the bags would get a 1 star! Placing them under the water only filled about 1/4th of the bag as they have no way of expanding their volume. Going downstream to allow the flow to try and fill it didn't work either as the flow was a slow trickle and it didn't have the force ... MoreThe filter and filtration is fantastic and easy. Backflushing is also super easy. Filling the two bags it comes with is anything but easy. I gave it 5 stars because the filter itself is great. Used it on pond water that was filled by a natural spring. The water had small fish and frogs along with vegetation. The water coming out of the filter was crisp and clean with no negative health impacts. I have no doubt that drinking straight from the pond would have been an express ticket to the ER. Filling the bags would get a 1 star! Placing them under the water only filled about 1/4th of the bag as they have no way of expanding their volume. Going downstream to allow the flow to try and fill it didn't work either as the flow was a slow trickle and it didn't have the force to expand the bag (and grabbing the sides of the bag and trying to force it open didn't help). My Solution: I had a water bottle to drink from where I filtered into, but I also had a water bottle (similar to a Smart/Essentia hard sided bottle) that I could submerge in the pond and would fill up. I would then pour that into these bags to carry extra water leaving me with the water bottle and two bags to carry back leaving me with 3 liters of water. The filter then fits on these bags and the water bottle. Be warned, the rubber ring inside the filter sometimes sticks to the bag so don't lose it!
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Sawyer Squeeze SP129 Water Filter System
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Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System
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After reading many reviews online I thought I'd give one a try. Combined with a CNOC Vecto bladder using this to gravity filter many litres of water was just a breeze! Saves an awful lot of fuel and waiting time vs boiling water and doesn't leave a nasty taste in the water like the chlorine tablets.I just filled the 'dirty water' bladder, hooked up the sawyer, pulled the mouthpiece valve off the camelbak and then plugged the hose directly into the filter which has the right sized nozzle moulded straight onto it. Hung up the dirty water bladder higher than the camelbak to be filled and a few minutes later, camelbak was full. It is that easy!I filtered all the water for our party of 7 with minimal time and effort.For not much weight or hassle I'd definitely ... MoreAfter reading many reviews online I thought I'd give one a try. Combined with a CNOC Vecto bladder using this to gravity filter many litres of water was just a breeze! Saves an awful lot of fuel and waiting time vs boiling water and doesn't leave a nasty taste in the water like the chlorine tablets.I just filled the 'dirty water' bladder, hooked up the sawyer, pulled the mouthpiece valve off the camelbak and then plugged the hose directly into the filter which has the right sized nozzle moulded straight onto it. Hung up the dirty water bladder higher than the camelbak to be filled and a few minutes later, camelbak was full. It is that easy!I filtered all the water for our party of 7 with minimal time and effort.For not much weight or hassle I'd definitely recommend one of these to filter all the water during hikes.
Bought this in advance of a 70-mile, 3-day hike/run about Glacier National Park. Being that we were not camping (rather, lodging each night), I wanted something compact-ish and versatile - to easily drink from or fill the reservoir in my relatively small, 18L RAB running pack. I did not need to use the filter extensively, but was pleased with its performance when I did. The 32oz bags made for quicker refills than my partner’s (older, 16oz version?). Time will tell if the bags hold up (with care, I don’t see why they wouldn’t). Holding back a star while I explore more on the versatility side of things. For instance, I held open my reservoir while filling, which is a bit clunky. But I understand there may be a way to connect at the valve. I just have not had the ... MoreBought this in advance of a 70-mile, 3-day hike/run about Glacier National Park. Being that we were not camping (rather, lodging each night), I wanted something compact-ish and versatile - to easily drink from or fill the reservoir in my relatively small, 18L RAB running pack. I did not need to use the filter extensively, but was pleased with its performance when I did. The 32oz bags made for quicker refills than my partner’s (older, 16oz version?). Time will tell if the bags hold up (with care, I don’t see why they wouldn’t). Holding back a star while I explore more on the versatility side of things. For instance, I held open my reservoir while filling, which is a bit clunky. But I understand there may be a way to connect at the valve. I just have not had the opportunity to investigate that option yet.
The filter and filtration is fantastic and easy. Backflushing is also super easy. Filling the two bags it comes with is anything but easy. I gave it 5 stars because the filter itself is great. Used it on pond water that was filled by a natural spring. The water had small fish and frogs along with vegetation. The water coming out of the filter was crisp and clean with no negative health impacts. I have no doubt that drinking straight from the pond would have been an express ticket to the ER. Filling the bags would get a 1 star! Placing them under the water only filled about 1/4th of the bag as they have no way of expanding their volume. Going downstream to allow the flow to try and fill it didn't work either as the flow was a slow trickle and it didn't have the force ... MoreThe filter and filtration is fantastic and easy. Backflushing is also super easy. Filling the two bags it comes with is anything but easy. I gave it 5 stars because the filter itself is great. Used it on pond water that was filled by a natural spring. The water had small fish and frogs along with vegetation. The water coming out of the filter was crisp and clean with no negative health impacts. I have no doubt that drinking straight from the pond would have been an express ticket to the ER. Filling the bags would get a 1 star! Placing them under the water only filled about 1/4th of the bag as they have no way of expanding their volume. Going downstream to allow the flow to try and fill it didn't work either as the flow was a slow trickle and it didn't have the force to expand the bag (and grabbing the sides of the bag and trying to force it open didn't help). My Solution: I had a water bottle to drink from where I filtered into, but I also had a water bottle (similar to a Smart/Essentia hard sided bottle) that I could submerge in the pond and would fill up. I would then pour that into these bags to carry extra water leaving me with the water bottle and two bags to carry back leaving me with 3 liters of water. The filter then fits on these bags and the water bottle. Be warned, the rubber ring inside the filter sometimes sticks to the bag so don't lose it!
This filter was slow when it was brand new. I have treated mine with care; backflushing, not freezing it, not dropping it, proper long term storage. I saw a through hiker on the AT recently whose Sawyer Squeeze worked three times faster than mine. He said that he NEVER backflushed it even though he had used it for 2,500 miles of hiking. I finally resorted to soaking it in vinegar, backflushing it with vinegar, and then backflushing it with distilled water. It still works at 1/3 the rate that it should. Sawyer should advise us on the packaging to NOT use it with tap water due to the added minerals which could clog it. This, as I stated above, was not the problem with mine because it was slow when it was new. Of course, I'm past the return date. I'm probably going to ... MoreThis filter was slow when it was brand new. I have treated mine with care; backflushing, not freezing it, not dropping it, proper long term storage. I saw a through hiker on the AT recently whose Sawyer Squeeze worked three times faster than mine. He said that he NEVER backflushed it even though he had used it for 2,500 miles of hiking. I finally resorted to soaking it in vinegar, backflushing it with vinegar, and then backflushing it with distilled water. It still works at 1/3 the rate that it should. Sawyer should advise us on the packaging to NOT use it with tap water due to the added minerals which could clog it. This, as I stated above, was not the problem with mine because it was slow when it was new. Of course, I'm past the return date. I'm probably going to buy another Sawyer Squeeze, test it heartily, and quickly return it if it doesn't work as advertised.
I purchased a Sawyer squeeze years ago and although I loved the idea of it and the weight savings was really nice I have to say I’m surprised they are as popular as they are. I heard a lot of positive buzz about this and needed to replace my old pump style filter so I pulled the trigger on the SS. This has been my observation.The pros- weight savings is the biggest plus I liked about this system. Also I liked how it threaded on to a bottle even though I didn’t use that too much. Unfortunately for me that’s about it.The Cons-Complicated- it’s not that this system is difficult in any way I just hated when I got to camp and had to get my water using this. I drink a lot of water on the trail. I usually have a 3 liter reservoir and a liter bottle of some sort for ... MoreI purchased a Sawyer squeeze years ago and although I loved the idea of it and the weight savings was really nice I have to say I’m surprised they are as popular as they are. I heard a lot of positive buzz about this and needed to replace my old pump style filter so I pulled the trigger on the SS. This has been my observation.The pros- weight savings is the biggest plus I liked about this system. Also I liked how it threaded on to a bottle even though I didn’t use that too much. Unfortunately for me that’s about it.The Cons-Complicated- it’s not that this system is difficult in any way I just hated when I got to camp and had to get my water using this. I drink a lot of water on the trail. I usually have a 3 liter reservoir and a liter bottle of some sort for mixing electrolytes etc, that’s just me. when my wife comes along on a trip almost double that so there was quite a bit of water to get. Not to mention several times I took new backpackers that didn’t have there own gear and we used the SS to get everyone’s water it was such a pain. Dipping the bag and squeezing for it seemed like an eternity.Impractical for certain water sources - I went on a trip to Zion NP did the north rim trail. And the water source was a ways from camp when we got there it was a tiny little puddle (it might have been the time of year) but to get a Sawyer bag full of water was almost impossible! If I had my pump filter it wouldn’t have been a big deal.Not great for groups- I mentioned this earlier about groups but this is kind of a major ding for me. I recently went on a trip in the Tetons with some friends one couple had a SS system the other had a gravity fed System. I ended up filtering water for every one in camp as the couple with SS System was annoyed about dip and squeeze method. They mentioned to me that they were going to replace the SS with a pump style like mine.Durability- I got about 4 seasons out of the SS system. I did a trip in the Wind rivers using my SS and it stopped working. I was in a big group and another hiker had a back flush syringe and I tried to back flush it with no luck. It died on the trail to the cirque of the towers. Had I been alone I would have been up a creek with a broken water filter. Just would have had to boil water which isn’t practical as my fuel was limited and there was a fire ban. I like my backpacking gear to be bomber even if it means carrying a little extra weight it’s worth it to me to know what I have will work. Especially something as critical as water. Water is life. I since bought a katadyn hiker pro and have used it in the Sawtooths and Tetons several trips with no issues also it’s wicked fast.I think the SS system would be great to throw in a day pack or as back up filter or maybe if your primarily a solo hiker. As for me I don’t think i would use this for backpacking for the above reasons.
The Sawyer is light, reliable, and cheap. I’ve had mine for about 5 years now, and it works today pretty much like it did when it was new. Some folks have complained in the reviews that the flow rate slows down, or stops completely, over time. Regular backflushing will generally prevent this, but there’s an easy fix if the flow rate still decreases anyway: immerse the filter in a sandwich baggie filled with vinegar (white or apple cider – either is fine) for about 30 minutes to an hour, and then backflush it several times with hot tap water. Works like a charm.The pouches are definitely a weakness, however – they easily break along a seam and leak, are kind of hard to fill in a shallow stream, and are somewhat awkward to hang for gravity filtering – and is what ... MoreThe Sawyer is light, reliable, and cheap. I’ve had mine for about 5 years now, and it works today pretty much like it did when it was new. Some folks have complained in the reviews that the flow rate slows down, or stops completely, over time. Regular backflushing will generally prevent this, but there’s an easy fix if the flow rate still decreases anyway: immerse the filter in a sandwich baggie filled with vinegar (white or apple cider – either is fine) for about 30 minutes to an hour, and then backflush it several times with hot tap water. Works like a charm.The pouches are definitely a weakness, however – they easily break along a seam and leak, are kind of hard to fill in a shallow stream, and are somewhat awkward to hang for gravity filtering – and is what keeps me from giving the system as a whole 5 stars (the filter itself is definitely 5 star-worthy). The CNOC bag solves all of these, however: they’re durable, easier to fill in shallow water, and a snap to hang.Bottom line – get the filter, lose the bags, use a CNOC.
Used this on a 6 day end to end backpack trip on Isle Royale Greenstone Trail.The inland lakes are somewhat clear, but still needed filtering. Also, NPS guidelines indicated there could be tapeworm eggs in the water.The Squeeze worked great to obtain clear water and proof is neither of us had any GI issues.I like that it works both to squeeze or gravity feed, and easy to clean. Filtering 4L/day no problem.The beauty of this is the simplicity and low weight. Nothing to break like a pump and clearly indicated where untreated water enters and clean water exits. Essential not to cross contaminate.I give the filter itself the 5 stars. Like many other reviews, the collapsible bags provided are essentially useless. Mine didn't break, although I can see how this ... MoreUsed this on a 6 day end to end backpack trip on Isle Royale Greenstone Trail.The inland lakes are somewhat clear, but still needed filtering. Also, NPS guidelines indicated there could be tapeworm eggs in the water.The Squeeze worked great to obtain clear water and proof is neither of us had any GI issues.I like that it works both to squeeze or gravity feed, and easy to clean. Filtering 4L/day no problem.The beauty of this is the simplicity and low weight. Nothing to break like a pump and clearly indicated where untreated water enters and clean water exits. Essential not to cross contaminate.I give the filter itself the 5 stars. Like many other reviews, the collapsible bags provided are essentially useless. Mine didn't break, although I can see how this would be inevitable with more use. They are impossible to fill w/o using a cup or other rigid vessel.I saw someone else camped near us with a Squeeze and a Cnoc Vecto 2L bag that full opened on one end. Easy and quick to fill up. Definitely will get one of those for next trip.Suggest that Sawyer scrap including the bags as they go straight to the landfill.Highly recommend the Sawyer Squeeze filter!
I've tried a few options now, and keep coming back to the Squeeze for water filtration on the trail. I have not found another product that has the flow rate, reliability, and form factor that works as well as the Squeeze. Perfect to throw in a day pack in case you run low on water, or to throw in your backpack for filtering water in camp.The best system I have found is to standardize on Smart Water bottles (there are probably other brands that work just as well). You can attach the Squeeze directly to a Smart Water bottle if you want to put dirty water in the bottle and squeeze it through the filter which is a good plan B on a dayhike if you run out of water. For backpacking, I prefer to use a 3L bladder for dirty water which I hang from a tree, and connect the ... MoreI've tried a few options now, and keep coming back to the Squeeze for water filtration on the trail. I have not found another product that has the flow rate, reliability, and form factor that works as well as the Squeeze. Perfect to throw in a day pack in case you run low on water, or to throw in your backpack for filtering water in camp.The best system I have found is to standardize on Smart Water bottles (there are probably other brands that work just as well). You can attach the Squeeze directly to a Smart Water bottle if you want to put dirty water in the bottle and squeeze it through the filter which is a good plan B on a dayhike if you run out of water. For backpacking, I prefer to use a 3L bladder for dirty water which I hang from a tree, and connect the Squeeze via a tube with a fitting to connect to my Smart Water bottle, then let gravity due the work. The flow rate is fantastic and it fills a 1L bottle pretty quickly.Backflush it regularly and it will last for many trips.
The Sawyer Squeeze kept me healthy and hydrated on the Arizona Trail, infamous for it's sketchy water sources. While the included accessories might not be the best system, the water filter itself is the point and can be paired with better options. I found a $3 coupler attached to a Smart Water bottle to be the best backflushing system (not the syringe). A CNOC bag was a better dirty water collector than the bags provided. I didn't meet a single hiker who knew how to use a Sawyer who regretted their choice. Be aware that you will have to keep it from freezing and to store it correctly. Take good care of the Sawyer, and it will take care of you!
Worked reasonable well on first annual backpacking trip. Followed the directions completely when putting away for storage. Always careful to find clean water sources when filling. Then on last years trip, almost zero flow, even after multiple back flow "cleaning". Getting ready for this years trip, I emerged it for 4 days to pre-soak the filter. Still virtually no flow. Back flowed again, zero improvement. Very disappointing product. Don't buy this filter.
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