Sawyer Products MINI Water Filtration System Review by Hike Much

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Sawyer Products MINI Water Filtration System

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Review Summary

The Sawyer Mini is a popular and effective water filter designed for hiking and outdoor adventures. It is a hollow fiber membrane filter that can remove 99.99999% of harmful bacteria and particles larger than 0.1 microns from water. However, it cannot filter out viruses, heavy metals, pesticides, and chemicals, so it is important to look for natural water sources that are free from these contaminants when using this filter. The filter can remove the taste and color of contaminants such as bacteria and dirt, but it may not remove the color of heavy metals or minerals, so the water may appear darker and have a different taste if it is heavily contaminated with these substances. The filter can filter up to 100,000 gallons of water before needing to be replaced, so it is a long-lasting and reliable option.

The Sawyer Mini kit comes with the water filter, a syringe for backflushing the filter, a straw attachment for drinking directly from the water source, and a 16-ounce pouch for collecting and filtering water. Additional pouches can be purchased separately and are useful for collecting larger amounts of water or for using the gravity feed method of filtering. The filter can be used with any bottle or pouch that has a standard 28-millimeter thread, so it is not limited to the pouches included in the kit.

Using the Sawyer Mini is easy and requires no batteries or electrical power. First, choose a natural water source and collect some water in a pouch. Attach the water filter to the pouch, turn it upside down, and gently squeeze the pouch to force the water through the filter. The clean water will flow out of the other end of the filter, ready to drink. There are several ways to use the filter and pouches, including drinking directly from the filter, using the straw attachment, using the gravity feed method, or attaching the filter to a hydration bladder. The filter is also easy to clean and maintain, using the syringe to backflush the filter whenever it becomes clogged or slow to flow. Overall, the Sawyer Mini is a convenient and effective way to purify water in the great outdoors.