Sawyer makes some great filtration products. I've tried several other Sawyer models (Micro, Mini, Select) and filter brands (Katadyn, Platypus, MSR) and the "full size" Squeeze filter, combined with a generic 2L plastic water bottle, is still the most reliable water filtration system for backpackers who are weight conscious. Sure, there are other brands, or other Sawyer models that weigh less or boast higher flow rates, but 10 years later, this is still my go-to filter.
Pros: Widely available and reasonably priced wherever you're traveling to hike in the US. Easy to use and maintain, adaptable, and has a suitable flow rate.
Cons: Be careful not to let it freeze up. The mylar squeeze bags are garbage. It's better to attach the filter directly to a 2L bottle or pick up a Vecto wide-mouth storage bag from CNOC, thread the filter onto the bag and squeeze filtered water into a 2L bottle. This is not ideal for group use due to the flow rate, but it can be set up as a gravity filter from a large storage bag at camp.
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About Sawyer
Since 1984, Sawyer Products has offered technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water, and injuries -- everything from first aid kits developed for wilderness to point-of-use water filters that filter contaminated water to levels cleaner than U.S. bottled water.
Sawyer TAP Filter - 0.1 Micron Water Filtration System
Superior Filtration, Maximum Versatility
The versatile Sawyer TAP water filter removes biological contaminants and provides immediate clean drinking water when you need it most — great during boil alerts in both urban and rural areas, while RVing, and when traveling internationally.
Designed for you to keep at hand in any drawer, toiletry bag, or emergency preparedness kit, the pocket-sized, 0.1 absolute micron TAP water filter attaches to a standard faucet or hose bib spigot to create clean drinking water that exceeds EPA standards.
- Removes 99.99999%* of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera, and E.coli
- Removes 99.9999%* of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium
- Removes 100% of microplastics
- Filter rated up to 100,000 gallons
- * Independent testing by Laboratory Hydreion, LLC.; Microbiological Report S05-03
- † Independent testing by Aquadiagnostics Laboratories and Envirotek Laboratories (S1 – 2512B-12512C; S3 – 12514-12514A), 2017
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Easy Filtering for Boil AlertsPerfect for adding to your disaster preparedness kit to ensure access to clean water during emergencies, the Squeeze TAP Filter is great for removing harmful pathogens from residential water when boil alerts are issued. It’s ideal for use during natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, fires, and earthquakes. |
Recreational HydrationHitting the road? The TAP Filter provides pocket-sized peace of mind for all questionable sources while camping, traveling in RVs, attending festivals, and more. Simply attach the filter to a hose bib faucet at a campground or to your RV's faucet and filter into a clean container. |
International TravelThe ultra-compact and lightweight Sawyer TAP Filter is perfect for packing when traveling internationally. The TAP Filter helps ensure clean drinking water in areas where contaminated domestic water needs filtering before drinking or cooking. |
Sawyer's International MissionSawyer believes everyone deserves access to clean water — from hikers in the backcountry to indigenous people groups in the remotest corners of the world. For over 10 years, Sawyer has been working with a variety of charities and churches who are on a mission to make a long-lasting impact in the lives of those around the world without access to clean drinking water. |
High Performance Water Filtration
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Hollow Fiber MembraneSawyer’s water filters are comprised of tiny hollow fiber membranes that allow water to enter their core through tiny micro-pores. Thicker fiber walls combined with a smaller inner diameter make Sawyer fibers 75% stronger* than typical hollow fiber membranes, giving you a fast flow and enabling the filter to be continually backwashed forcefully to restore up to 98% of the original flow rate. * Clean Water Institute of Calvin University; July, 2018 |
0.1 Absolute Micron FilteringEach Sawyer water filter features 0.1 micron absolute filtration, meaning there is no pore size larger than 0.1 micron in size. This makes it nearly impossible for microplastics, harmful bacteria, protozoa, or cysts like E. coli, Giardia, Vibrio cholerae, and Salmonella typhi (which cause Cholera and Typhoid) to pass through. |
Fiber ProtectionSawyer's hollow fiber membranes are fully encased and sealed to keep them protected. When fibers are not enclosed, physical damage of exposed fibers could allow harmful pathogens to pass through. |
Tested 3 TimesEvery Sawyer filter is performance tested three separate times during the manufacturing process for your protection. Testing occurs after the fiber element construction and twice after casing assembly to ensure no harmful pathogens leak through the sealed case or internal O-rings. |
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| Price | $25.78 | $32.95 | $40.79 | $72.05 | $45.99 |
| Usage | Hiking, everyday use, inline hydration packs | Hiking, everyday use, inline hydration packs | Hiking, everyday use, inline hydration packs | Hiking, everyday use, inline hydration packs, groups, emergency prep, mission trips | Group camping and backcountry treks, emergency prep |
| Filtration | 0.1 micron squeeze filter | 0.1 micron squeeze filter | 0.1 micron squeeze filter | 0.1 micron squeeze filter | 0.1 micron squeeze / gravity filter |
| Included Container | 16-ounce pouch per MINI | 32-ounce pouch | 2, 32oz pouches | 32oz Bottle | 1-gallon bladder |
| Included Accessories | One drinking straw per MINI | Drinking straw, flip top drinking cap, inline adapters (faucet adapter with SP2306) | Inline hydration kit, bucket kit, and faucet kit options | Inline hydration kit, bucket kit, and faucet kit options | Gravity hose with adapters |
| Bacteria Removed | 99.99999%* | 99.99999%* | 99.99999%* | 99.99999%* | 99.99999%* |
| Protozoa Removed | 99.9999%* | 99.9999%* | 99.9999%* | 99.9999%* | 99.9999%* |
| Microplastics Removed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chemicals Removed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pesticides Removed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Heavy Metals & Viruses Removed | - | - | - | - | - |
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I live kinda remotely so I keep a backup water supply just in case I lose my well or electricity to run the well pump. My daily water tastes fine as long as it goes through my treating system. But lose that and the taste is not the greatest.I’ve used Sawyer filters for years for backpacking and camping. But this one allows you to collect a lot of water in a short period of time. You don’t have to worry about bacteria, E Coli, salmonella giardia, etc.If you keep up with the news, we are now drinking and eating micro plastics as well as the “forever chemicals” (PFAs). Sawyer takes care of the micro plastics but not the PFAs, nor heavy metals, arsenic, lead, much less taste and odor.You really need a carbon filter to take care of all of that crap. So I buy the Platypus Carbon Element here on Amazon and place it inline but downstream of the Sawyer filter. (See photo as example of setup)What you get is some of the best tasting water you’ve ever had. You can forget about buying bottled water anymore. I highly recommend this setup to anyone and everyone.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2022
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I live kinda remotely so I keep a backup water supply just in case I lose my well or electricity to run the well pump. My daily water tastes fine as long as it goes through my treating system. But lose that and the taste is not the greatest.
I’ve used Sawyer filters for years for backpacking and camping. But this one allows you to collect a lot of water in a short period of time. You don’t have to worry about bacteria, E Coli, salmonella giardia, etc.
If you keep up with the news, we are now drinking and eating micro plastics as well as the “forever chemicals” (PFAs). Sawyer takes care of the micro plastics but not the PFAs, nor heavy metals, arsenic, lead, much less taste and odor.
You really need a carbon filter to take care of all of that crap. So I buy the Platypus Carbon Element here on Amazon and place it inline but downstream of the Sawyer filter. (See photo as example of setup)
What you get is some of the best tasting water you’ve ever had. You can forget about buying bottled water anymore. I highly recommend this setup to anyone and everyone.
I’ve used Sawyer filters for years for backpacking and camping. But this one allows you to collect a lot of water in a short period of time. You don’t have to worry about bacteria, E Coli, salmonella giardia, etc.
If you keep up with the news, we are now drinking and eating micro plastics as well as the “forever chemicals” (PFAs). Sawyer takes care of the micro plastics but not the PFAs, nor heavy metals, arsenic, lead, much less taste and odor.
You really need a carbon filter to take care of all of that crap. So I buy the Platypus Carbon Element here on Amazon and place it inline but downstream of the Sawyer filter. (See photo as example of setup)
What you get is some of the best tasting water you’ve ever had. You can forget about buying bottled water anymore. I highly recommend this setup to anyone and everyone.
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Eddie
No tenía fé, pero si es un muy buen filtro
Reviewed in Mexico on December 10, 2023Pattern Name: Water FiltrationVerified Purchase
Eddie
Reviewed in Mexico on December 10, 2023
Otro detalle es el retrolavado del filtro, yo uso una jeringa de 60 ml o una botella de 1 litro, pero aún así batallo para lavarlo ya que sale bastante sucia el agua y es cansado, intento que no queden residuos y que el agua salga limpia, pero igual siento que no queda limpio al 100, eso si solo lo uso 2 o 3 veces al mes cuando llega el agua y así lleno mis tambos de agua, realmente me gusto mucho y si en un futuro llega a dejar de ser útil, definitivamente comprare otro
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Balsam
Great company to deal with.
Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2023Pattern Name: Water FiltrationVerified Purchase
Amazon Kunde
Engineering failure of Sawyer to attach the blue sealing lip to the filter
Reviewed in Germany on October 10, 2021Pattern Name: Water FiltrationVerified Purchase
nanette
l adaptateur a revoir et le debit
Reviewed in France on August 30, 2021Pattern Name: Water FiltrationVerified Purchase
Amazon カスタマー
蛇口からすぐはずれる。
Reviewed in Japan on April 19, 2024Pattern Name: Water FiltrationVerified Purchase
