Sawyer Squeeze Backpacking Water Filter

Welcome back to another episode! Today we are reviewing what is probably the most widely used water filter on the market, the Sawyer Squeeze. I have been using Sawyer products for the last 4-5 years and I've had mixed results with them. I'm not a huge fan of the Sawyer mini because of the low flow rate. I also haven't had the best luck with Sawyer water bags of the years either.
With that being said, I've really been enjoying using the Sawyer Squeeze on my backpacking adventures the last six months or so. The Squeeze has a reasonably high flow rate and being able to backflush the filter after each trip has kept it running smoothly for quite a while now. It's not as fast as a Grayl Ultralight when it's new, but the flow rate stays higher for a longer period of time with the ability to backflush.
One of the main features with the Squeeze is its modularity. The Squeeze is compatible with water bottles, hydration bladders, aftermarket water bags and can even be used as a gravity fed filter. It is hard to beat the utility of the squeeze, costing around $35 and weighing only three ounces! In addition to reviewing the specs of this product, I also teach you some important nuances of this system.
Overall, I really like the Squeeze filter for hiking, camping and backpacking. If I had one complaint it would just be the stock water bags, which are a common failure point with this system. I recently purchased a CNOC Vecto water bag as well as one from the brand Evernew. I will be doing an updated video in the future reviewing these water bags after they have spent enough time in the field to give an honest review. As always, thank you so much for watching and check out some of the links below!
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[@wiljf17]

Solid, informative, no bs video. Good work man!

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@toninemeth8133]

I JUST CAUGHT YOUR VIDEO YOU GAVE A LOT OF GOOD INFORMATION ON YOUR WATER SYSTEM IT WILL BE ABLE TO HELP NEW HIKERS DECIDE WHAT THEY WANT TO USE YOUR SCENERY WAS PRETTY SO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GLAD YOUR CHANNEL IS GROWING THIS IS INTO HIKERS WILL NEED AS HIKING SEASON WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT GOOD VIDEO

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Thanks for watching!

[@cvkealey]

This is a great overview. I use a Mini myself (I'm cheap) and find that it really helps to backflush it with warm water at home BEFORE each trip. Maybe the Squeeze is more robust, but backflushing and testing the filter when packing is an easy way to minimize the chance of an on-trail failure.

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

The mini is probably my least favorite Sawyer product haha. I had one fail on me in the field and the flow rate was a killer for me. I prefer the squeeze hands down. Maybe I’ll pick up another mini at some point and try that one out. Thanks for tuning in.

[@bernielamont825]

I use the Sawyer Squeeze also, I like watching different videos because I can pick up hacks. To a T, everybody bashes the sacks they come with ( myseif included) surely someone at Sawyer sees this. I've paid almost as much for a Cnoc bag that works so much better for my gravity system. WHY?

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

I can't figure out why they haven't redesigned them yet lol

[@fire93950]

Thanks for the video. I have to save up and get the grayl. Seems like that’s the filter I need to go with.

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

It's a great product for sure. Depending on how much you use it, you'll probably replace the filter 1-2x per year though so keep that in mind. Thanks for tuning in!

[@garrycollins3415]

Nice review. I agree, the Squeeze is the way to go for most people.

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Glad you liked the video, thanks for tuning in!