Compact and ultra-lightweight, the Sawyer Micro Squeeze is ideal for outdoor activities , hiking , camping , scouting expeditions , travel (in France or abroad), as well as for emergency preparedness .
With a total weight of only 57g (2oz) in the field, this filter fits in the palm of your hand. It can be used in a variety of ways:
attached to the included 1 L (32 oz) pouch
screwed onto a standard disposable water bottle
integrated into a hydration pocket
or used with the provided straw to drink directly from the source
Package Contents:
1 Micro Squeeze filter
1 soft 1 liter (32 oz) pouch, reusable hundreds of times
1 cleaning syringe
1 straw compatible with the filter
1 compact cleaning adapter
1 additional seal
Despite its small size, the Micro Squeeze delivers exceptional performance. It removes up to:
99.99999% of bacteria : salmonella, cholera, E. coli
99.9999% of protozoa : cryptosporidium, giardia
Results that exceed EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) recommendations
It also filters 100% of microplastics .
The system relies on absolute filtration to 0.1 microns , using a network of microfiber tubes—a technology inspired by medical dialysis . Water passes through the side walls of the tubes, keeping pathogens out, to provide you with clean, safe drinking water.
The Sawyer Micro Squeeze is designed to filter up to 378,000 liters (100,000 gallons) of water.
Demonstration video (in English):
0.1 micron filter
Sawyer filters have a very large number of U-shaped micro-tubes (hollow fibers) that retain contaminants, while allowing water to pass through.
Important :Read the instructions carefully before going on a trip or hike. It is recommended to clean and disinfect the filter regularly. Sawyer filters do not remove salt from salt water.
