How to Use The Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: Technical Specs, Directions, and Tips &Tricks

The sawyer squeeze water filter is one of the most popular options for backpackers and thru hikers alike. Its light weight and ease of use make it a solid choice if looking to add to your gear list. However, there are some things to take into consideration when using the Sawyer Squeeze, as well as some tricks, that will help your next backpacking trip go that much smoother.
0:00 Intro
0:45 Technical Specs
2:11 How to Use
4:50 Quick Tips
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[@negativemargin9029]

Brilliant video! Concise and straight to the point

[@HardyBunster]

Using a cut water bag as a scoop. Brilliant idea. 👍

[@clo-1588]

this was very helpful and complete!!! thank you!

[@chicksgrowtoo]

Great video, more tips than I expected. ❤❤❤

[@thepandaknows]

This is so helpful!

[@247nevergiveup]

Thank you for the tips. 👍

[@CorHor]

Thanks for the vid!

[@richardnagri9198]

Good information. Thanks.

[@jayceewedmak9524]

Thank you 😊 good trails to you 👣

[@joereyn3945]

Thanks. Very concise and useful.

[@natlovell122]

Good stuff!!!

[@juju1435]

Nice job 😊

[@HoneyBadger7590]

The sawyer should last you a very long time. Love it. Had the same one since 2018. 😊

[@wallyprichard7451]

1 million uses from what I hear. Nearly a lifetime

[@laurentiuborlovan5244]

Thank you so much I got subscribed God bless you

[@hochstra1]

THANKS! GREAT!

[@jennikj225]

Thank you!

[@stefanozebralight518]

Thanks for the video. I have always used the Sawyer Mini, in Europe the Squeeze is too expensive. I have now managed to find it at an acceptable price and should receive it next month, curious to see the big difference in filtering compared to the mini version

[@KazeNoSuke]

Thank you.

[@patrickbrown7398]

Thanks 🙏

[@jacobdolekchuol8761]

thanks you for videos we use Sawyer water filter in Episcopal Anglican Diocese of Maiwut south Sudan,

[@kenkrausse3624]

Thnx

[@cmarkle4074]

Don’t edit out your grin!

[@ach3322]

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful. How many times can I use the Sawyer Squeeze filter? I just bought one for a hike up Mt. Whitney. Just curious. Thanks

[@TheMostImportantStep]

Theoretically they last forever, but if you don’t use them often enough they will grow mold inside (if you don’t clean it before winter storage as an example). The other situation you would want to get a new one is if it was outside/in the car during a freeze. Freezing potentially ruins the filter and there’s no way to know for sure if that happened or not

[@bushmanheart]

Hi when squeezing the water overflows out of the opening that’s located all around, roughly in the center of the filter. Is that normal? The water goes into my bottle and then seems to overflow through that opening in the middle (not the connections)

[@dastile6825]

back washing with Smart water bottle sport top does not work. Need to use the plunger! Also CNOC works great and is perfectly combatable. Thanks for the video

[@Motocampster]

I sleep with my Sawyer but now I gotta pay child support to a Sawyer mini.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

It’s insane that sawyer doesn’t do like an annual how to video. The only thing I see is 12-13 years old. Really ? It doesn’t even come with directions lol. Isn’t this kind of important ? So thank you for this !

[@Headtrons]

I might add, you can also just dip the dirty water bag and forgo the poop scoop spout, cut up water bottle etc..

[@TheMostImportantStep]

True! It's just nice to have a scoop in case the water is to shallow and still for filling up a bottle or water bag.

[@denniskielton2447]

I got mine for $28 at a Walmart, I guess I found the best price around lol

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

It would be important to note that viruses usually ride on a host that can be filtered out by the .1 micron filter, and if not then those are usually dead viruses, and no 3rd world country where those Sawyer filters are being used have ever reported becoming sick by a virus when using the filters.

[@TheMostImportantStep]

Great information, thanks for sharing!

[@usmcdoc2512]

Out of curiosity, has there ever been a recall on this product??

[@TheMostImportantStep]

Not up my knowledge

[@usmcdoc2512]

@@TheMostImportantStep thank you for responding

[@michaelfrymus]

Accidentally left mine in the car during a few months in the cold winter. Not sure what to do

[@TheMostImportantStep]

Sawyer recommends replacing the filter as there is no way to know if the filter has been damaged due to expansion and contraction or not. If it was left for an extended period of time, damage is much more likely.

[@wallyprichard7451]

Bleach for mold? Nah you are supposed to use White Vinegar and it not only gets rid of it but prevents it too

[@heidiwellnitz8663]

What Sawyer is doing for the world outweighs any other filter for me. This filter can last 20 years, and Sawyer donates to places all over the world, so they can have clean water. Hondorous and Africa are just a few.

[@myradavis2284]

Surprised you did not recommend replacing sawyer squeeze bag with a cnoc bag. They are much easier to fill and you don’t need another device to fill it.

[@TheMostImportantStep]

Your totally right! I meant to say that I use the platypus bladder bags instead, but forgot. I’ve been wanting to try the CNOC bags, but haven’t gotten around to it yet!

[@Edwardcruzz13]

She did mention it

[@Edwardcruzz13]

At 6:53

[@tx.tactical3165]

I bought one a couple weeks ago and the water still taste HORRIBLE, i ran. Alot of water through it but no luck, what am i doibg wrong???

[@TheMostImportantStep]

I would consider contacting Sawyer to see if there could be a problem with the filter. As long as you aren’t trying to filter muddy puddle water or algae filled cow water it shouldn’t taste bad. It might not taste like tap water, but it shouldn’t be bad. As a note, I do usually add water enhancer to my water (mio, etc) as it helps me mentally with drinking filtered water and also masks any quirky flavors. I know plenty of people that don’t do that though

[@tx.tactical3165]

@@TheMostImportantStep thnx, I contacted sawyer and they helped, it was Operator Malfunction... Lol

[@TheMostImportantStep]

@@tx.tactical3165 glad to hear you got it sorted out!

[@dancrunk1063]

I'm very worried about water in the coming months . I don't think this is practical. Everyone down at the river being kind to each other filling their water bags???? Lol