This product has everything needed to simplify hiking and carrying water. As a nurse, the dialysis system of water filtration made perfect sense. I bought it for my son, with a platypus 2 liter bag, to hike the PCT in Oregon. I thought it was brilliant. And it is. Except that on day two of his hike the O ring to create a seal transferring water into the reservoir- broke. Other PCT hikers were familiar with the problem on the mini. Apparently the regular size Sawyer filter does not have the same problem.
Sawyer company- fix your O rings on the mini and you go from a 1 star to a 5!
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From the manufacturer
Sawyer MINI 0.1 Micron Water Filtration System
Superior Filtration, Maximum Versatility
Sawyer's lightest and most versatile personal water filtration system, the conveniently compact, high-performance Sawyer MINI Water Filter is perfect for everything from camping with the kids to traveling abroad where tap and bottled water cannot be trusted.
The versatile MINI attaches to the included drinking pouch, standard disposable water bottles, and hydration packs — and you can drink directly from a water source with the included drinking straw.
- 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 certified authorities Aquadiagnostics Laboratories and Envirotek Laboratories (S1 – 2512B-12512C; S3 – 12514-12514A), 2017
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Ready for the BackcountryThe ultra-light, easily packable Sawyer MINI water filter fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 2 ounces — making it ideal for ultralight backpacking and camping, as well as emergency preparedness. Each MINI comes with a durable, collapsible 16-ounce reusable squeeze pouch that rolls up when empty, so it won't take up space in your pack. |
Filtered Water AnywhereThe reusable 0.1 absolute micron MINI water filter produces clean water from freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams, as well as faucets in your home or hotel room while traveling (domestic and international). The MINI also comes with a straw that enables you to drink filtered water directly from a water source. |
Easy DrinkingTo start filtering water, simply fill the squeeze pouch with water from your water source, then screw the MINI filter onto the pouch and start drinking right from the MINI or squeeze into a water bottle to share with others. The MINI also screws onto water or soda bottles with a standard threaded top, and you can attach inline on a hydration pack to filter water from a bladder (sold separately). |
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 into 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 different 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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| Micro Squeeze | Dual-Threaded MINI | MINI | Squeeze | Gravity System | Select System (S1, S3) | |
| 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 | Hiking, everyday use, travel (domestic / international), near farms & livestock |
| 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 | Foam membrane + 0.1 micron squeeze filter |
| Included Container | 32-ounce pouch | 32-ounce pouch | 16-ounce pouch per MINI | 1 to 3 pouches (depending on kit) | One or two 1-gallon bladders | Bottle with 20-ounce water output |
| Included Accessories | Drinking straw | Drinking straw, flip top drinking cap, inline adapters (faucet adapter with SP2306) | One drinking straw per MINI | 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%* | 99.99999%* |
| Protozoa Removed | 99.9999%* | 99.9999%* | 99.9999%* | 99.9999%* | 99.9999%* | 99.9999%* |
| Microplastics Removed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chemicals Removed | - | - | - | - | - | Reduce to 0.5 parts per billion (S1, S3)† |
| Pesticides Removed | - | - | - | - | - | Reduce to 0.1 parts per billion (S1, S3)† |
| Heavy Metals & Viruses Removed | - | - | - | - | - | Reduce to 0.5 parts per billion; filters 99.99% of viruses (S3)† |
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| Squeezable Pouches | Fast Fill Adapters | Water Bladder | Picaridin Topical Insect Repellent | Permethrin Clothing, Gear & Tents Insect Repellent | Venom Extractor & Suction Pump Kit | |
| More outdoor products from Sawyer | Pouches for Sawyer water filters in 3 sizes (16-, 32-, and 64-ounce) | Quickly fill your hydration bladder without removing it from your pack | Create a gravity-based filtering system, and transport water while backcountry camping (1- and 2- gallon sizes) | Long-lasting topical insect repellent; effective against Yellow Fever Mosquito (transmits Zika Virus) | Insect repellent for your clothing; effective against Yellow Fever Mosquito (transmits Zika Virus) | Reusable pump kit extracts venom and poisons from the bites and stings of snakes, bees, and more |
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2016
Color: GreenStyle: 1-packVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2017
A simple hack to replace or substitute the bag that comes with it. This filter screws onto either a 700 ML or 1 Liter SmartWater bottle. The sports cap on the 700 ML is the perfect size to push the outflow end of the filter into and is tight enough to support the weight of a full, 1 L bottle. Just squeeze the air out of the bottle on the outflow side and lean it against a tree or rock to gravity feed or you can squeeze the inflow bottle to speed things along. Make sure you cover the washer with your finger when shaking out the filter so it doesn't fly off and get lost. A 5/16" ID x 1/2" Yellow Plastic Screw Protector (made by Hillman and available at Lowe's for $0.92 for a 3 pack - Model # 881039, hardware section where the metal bolts, washers, etc are in the steel drawers. They will be marked with Hillman on them.) will fit over the inflow nipple of the Sawyer Mini Filter to prevent leakage and keep dirt out of the filter when it's stored in your pack.
First Pic is a 1 L bottle that is full, being held by the filter pushed into the sports cap. The second pic (sorry for the blur) is filling a 1L bottle with the air squeezed out of it. The third pic shows my finger over the washer when shaking out the filter so it doesn't get lost. Last pic is of the Hillman cap and package.
Color: BlueStyle: 1-packVerified Purchase
Filter with Hack
By Ronnie Buck on July 5, 2017
It keeps you from dying, unless a bear or pack of wolves eat you. If that happens, it's not Sawyer's fault. But hey, at least you can feel good about not passing any harmful bacteria or parasites to the critter that's gnawing on your bones.By Ronnie Buck on July 5, 2017
A simple hack to replace or substitute the bag that comes with it. This filter screws onto either a 700 ML or 1 Liter SmartWater bottle. The sports cap on the 700 ML is the perfect size to push the outflow end of the filter into and is tight enough to support the weight of a full, 1 L bottle. Just squeeze the air out of the bottle on the outflow side and lean it against a tree or rock to gravity feed or you can squeeze the inflow bottle to speed things along. Make sure you cover the washer with your finger when shaking out the filter so it doesn't fly off and get lost. A 5/16" ID x 1/2" Yellow Plastic Screw Protector (made by Hillman and available at Lowe's for $0.92 for a 3 pack - Model # 881039, hardware section where the metal bolts, washers, etc are in the steel drawers. They will be marked with Hillman on them.) will fit over the inflow nipple of the Sawyer Mini Filter to prevent leakage and keep dirt out of the filter when it's stored in your pack.
First Pic is a 1 L bottle that is full, being held by the filter pushed into the sports cap. The second pic (sorry for the blur) is filling a 1L bottle with the air squeezed out of it. The third pic shows my finger over the washer when shaking out the filter so it doesn't get lost. Last pic is of the Hillman cap and package.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020
Color: BlueStyle: 1-packVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017
Color: BlueStyle: 1-packVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
I bought this filter a few months ago[ to add to a survival/camp pack and have since filtered about 40 liters of water through it. This filter cleans anything from questionable garden hose water to murky lake water into perfectly clear and crisp to the taste drinking water. At first, I was skeptical of course. Who would think that you can turn brown, dirty water into clean, perfectly safe water with just such a small, affordable filter? But rest assured, this filter is a powerhouse and continues to go above and beyond.
One tip I have for easier and more bulk filtration is to pick up a Platypus Plastic 2L Water Bag (Link below). It's less than $10 just like the bottle you get with the filter except it allows you to filter 70oz rather than 16oz. I also got a grommet kit from a local craft store and placed 2 grommets in the corner of the bag in the seam. I then ran a 1 foot section of para-cord through the grommets which allowed me to hang the bottle on a tree branch or any other convenient location. This way you can let gravity do the work and continue on with your camp chores. I was able to filter 2 liters of water this way in around 10 minutes.
One word of caution: Sawyer claims that you can filter 1,000,000 gallons of water through this filter (you're probably more likely to lose the filter before you get to that point) regardless, cleaning is a must. It will greatly extend the life and quality of your filter and water. After every filtration session I recommend flushing the filter with clean water using he provided syringe. Don't be afraid to really shoot the water in there, you're only helping your filter.
All in all this filter was a GREAT buy. I don't think you can find a better filter, especially one under the $100 mark!
http://www.amazon.com/Platypus-Platy-Bottle/dp/B002NZS142
Color: BlueStyle: 1-packVerified Purchase
and most importantly easy way to filter your water
By Joe Long on October 12, 2015
If you are looking for a small, light,compact, and most importantly easy way to filter your water, look no further. Sawyer makes an EXCELLENT unit that won't break the bank.By Joe Long on October 12, 2015
I bought this filter a few months ago[ to add to a survival/camp pack and have since filtered about 40 liters of water through it. This filter cleans anything from questionable garden hose water to murky lake water into perfectly clear and crisp to the taste drinking water. At first, I was skeptical of course. Who would think that you can turn brown, dirty water into clean, perfectly safe water with just such a small, affordable filter? But rest assured, this filter is a powerhouse and continues to go above and beyond.
One tip I have for easier and more bulk filtration is to pick up a Platypus Plastic 2L Water Bag (Link below). It's less than $10 just like the bottle you get with the filter except it allows you to filter 70oz rather than 16oz. I also got a grommet kit from a local craft store and placed 2 grommets in the corner of the bag in the seam. I then ran a 1 foot section of para-cord through the grommets which allowed me to hang the bottle on a tree branch or any other convenient location. This way you can let gravity do the work and continue on with your camp chores. I was able to filter 2 liters of water this way in around 10 minutes.
One word of caution: Sawyer claims that you can filter 1,000,000 gallons of water through this filter (you're probably more likely to lose the filter before you get to that point) regardless, cleaning is a must. It will greatly extend the life and quality of your filter and water. After every filtration session I recommend flushing the filter with clean water using he provided syringe. Don't be afraid to really shoot the water in there, you're only helping your filter.
All in all this filter was a GREAT buy. I don't think you can find a better filter, especially one under the $100 mark!
http://www.amazon.com/Platypus-Platy-Bottle/dp/B002NZS142
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natürlich keine Kläranlage ;-)
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万能ではない
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Très bien
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Amazing bit of kit
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