{"product_id":"sawyer-squeeze-water-filtration-system","title":"Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System","description":"\u003cp\u003eSawyer Squeeze water filtration system uses a hollow-fiber 0.1-micron membrane that removes 99.99999% of bacteria and 99.9999% of protozoa from any water source — the same filtration effectiveness as pump filters and gravity filters in a package that weighs 3 oz and squeezes water through the filter directly from the included soft-sided pouches. The Squeeze is the most versatile filter in Sawyer's lineup: attach it inline on a hydration bladder hose, squeeze water from a pouch into any container, or use it as a straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e0.1 Micron vs. 0.2 Micron Filtration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtozoa (Giardia, Cryptosporidium) average 1-20 microns in size; bacteria average 0.5-5 microns. A 0.2-micron filter removes both protozoa and bacteria reliably. A 0.1-micron filter provides additional margin against the smallest bacterial strains. Neither removes viruses (0.02-0.3 microns) — for international travel or destinations with known viral waterborne illness risk, a filter combined with chemical treatment or a UV purifier like SteriPen is required. For North American backcountry use where viral waterborne illness is rare, the Sawyer Squeeze's 0.1-micron filtration covers the realistic risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.1-micron hollow-fiber membrane — removes bacteria and protozoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 oz weight — ultralight for backpacking and thru-hiking use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple use modes — squeeze from pouch, inline on bladder, or as drinking straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMillion-gallon rated filter life — with proper backflushing maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded soft-sided pouches — flexible source water containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintaining the Sawyer Squeeze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackflush the Sawyer Squeeze after every trip using the included syringe to maintain flow rate — forcing clean water backward through the membrane dislodges trapped particulates that reduce flow over time. Never freeze a filled Sawyer filter — water expanding during freezing can rupture the hollow fibers, permanently destroying filtration effectiveness with no visible external damage. Store dry between uses. A filter with significantly reduced flow rate can often be restored by vigorous backflushing followed by soaking in clean water for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sawyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52511182389524,"sku":"PPO-B0DTJK394Q","price":87.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/6614\/2996\/files\/516tJTptJhL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1778996999","url":"https:\/\/peakperformanceoutfitters.com\/products\/sawyer-squeeze-water-filtration-system","provider":"Peak Performance Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}