Durable bag, fast flow rate, leakproof storage, easy to maintain, long filter life, versatile design Great for use in urban and rural locations, during boil alerts or in other emergencies when safe drinking water is compromised, the lightweight TAP Water Filter from Sawyer ensures access to clean drinking water. It's an ideal component to add to your emergency preparedness kit for use during natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, fires, and earthquakes. Simply attach the filter to a standard faucet tap or to a hose bib spigot, turn on the water, and filter into your clean container. Ideal for outdoor recreation, hiking, camping, scouting, domestic and international travel and emergency preparedness The MINI removes 99.99999% of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera and E.coli; removes 99.9999% of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium To test each product in this review, we take to the trails. We run, hike, and bike hundreds of remote miles with filters in tow, guzzling gallons of water filtered and purified from trailside sources. Using a systematic test plan, we assess each system's anatomy, dissect the pros and cons, and evaluate whether a system is reliable enough to earn our favor. Each product sees hands-on and in-field experience. We also perform rigorous indoor tests to determine minute differences between products. We specifically make sludgy water samples using fertilizers, soils, and other particulates to truly test how each filter and purifier performs. Our recommendations come from experience in the field and home-based experiments that comparatively test each product's performance.

Regular cleaning of your Sawyer water filter is crucial for maintaining its optimal performance and effectiveness. All of our filters are air tested three times before leaving our production facility to ensure that no pathogens can slip through our filter fibers, a claim that no other water filtration company can make. Proper cleaning and storage techniques are essential for prolonging the lifespan of your Sawyer water filter and ensuring clean drinking water during your outdoor adventures. Vinegar can be used as a cleaning solution for the Sawyer Squeeze, providing an effective and natural way to remove impurities. Removes: Bacteria, protozoa, E. Coli, giardia, vibrio cholerea, Salmonella typhi, and microplasticsThis particular model comes with two collapsible 32 oz capacity pouches and works very well with the MSR Dromedary Bags. Excellent design and quality, durable and lightweight, versatile filtration options, extended filter life The PointOne will also fit the threads on most bottles of water that you buy at a grocery store; great for international travel In addition to the added versatility of being able to be used on any standard 28 mm threaded bottle or pouch, the Sawyer MINI filter provides higher levels of water filtration while also outlasting other personal filters on the market. Don’t ever pop a pill, pump a filter, or wait for filtered water again.With a life expectancy of 1,000,000 gallons, the Sawyer Squeeze filter is truly a lifetime of water in the palm of your hand.

The Sawyer TAP Water Filter is a great choice for relief agencies or support groups traveling to areas where the water source is compromised or in question, or when you need ultra-pure particle and bacteria filtration. It's also great for use at campgrounds, festivals, events, in RVs, and for domestic and international travel. Chemicals, electricity, and batteries are not required. Some come with "clean water" vessels like the MSR Trail Base and Platypus GravityWorks while others like the Katadyn Gravity BeFree 6L and MSR AutoFlow have a simple hose running from the bag to a storage vessel of your choice. All adapt nicely with a hydration bladder and can be filtered into a bottle if needed. Hand Pumps

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The PointONE filter removes 99.99999% of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera and E.coli; removes 99.9999% of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium Are you tired of struggling to keep your Sawyer water filter clean and maintain its optimal performance? We’ve all been there. It’s frustrating when your trusty water filter starts clogging up, leaving you with a less effective filtering system. But don’t worry! In this practical guide, we’ve got you covered with the do’s and don’ts of cleaning your Sawyer water filter.