[Sawyer] Sawyer Mini review

Review of the SAWYER PRODUCTS mini water purifier, also known as the Sawyer Mini. The appeal of the Sawyer Mini, the flagship of portable water purifiers, is explained.

Overview

Be sure to read the article about mobile water purifiers.

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About Water Filter

There are few opportunities to use it at camp, but about the precautions and water purification capacity of water filter that are often used at Bushcraft.

[Characteristic 1] Sawyer's filter contains a U-shaped "hollow fiber membrane" that filters water through a myriad of 0.1 micron holes. It is a mechanism.
This makes it possible to make a high performance, small size and light weight filter.
Also, its ability is very high, and the ability to remove harmful pathogens such as bacteria and microorganisms is a drug. It is the highest level product in the world other than the method of putting in.
*This filter cannot remove dissolved solids such as calcium, magnesium and heavy metals dissolved in water and viruses.

[Features] 2] In addition to being able to set in the attached straw or 0.5L pouch, it can be set in hydration or standard PET bottles.
Also, the type of filter incorporated in the bottle Unlike pouches and plastic bottles, it is possible to collect and carry clean water in a water bottle or container on hand.

[Feature 3] Sawyer filter inside Since the structure of is extremely strong, the filter can be cleaned by using the attached syringe (no needle) and flowing water in the opposite direction from the intake side.

> *Manufacturer's warranty is valid only when purchased from an authorized importer or authorized retailer (please note that parallel imports are not covered by the warranty.)引用元：https://www.amazon.co.jp/

The description of the product looks like this.
By the way, it seems that genuine products have parts changed to meet the standards of the Food Sanitation Law for Japan.
parallel imports Be careful with Sawyer Mini. Let's buy Products from authorized distributors.

Specifications

• Type: straw type
• filter: hollow fiber membrane 0.1 micron
• filter life: 380,000 liters
• size: 135mm x 35mm
• weight: about 55g
• included Product: 0.5L pouch x 1, washing syringe (no needle), straw
• 0.5L pouch: approx. 225mm x 125mm (excluding cap part), approx 19g
• country of origin: USA

Similar product specifications

Similar item 1

• filter:?
• filter life: 2,000L
• size: 136mm x 40mm
• weight: 40g
• price: about the same

Similar product 2

• filter: 0.01 micron
• filter life: 5,000L
• size: 140mm x 35mm
• weight:?
• price: about the same

Similar product 3

• filter: 0.01 micron
• filter life: 5,000L
• size: 140mm x 37mm
• weight:?
• price: cheap

All products are made by manufacturers.

Usage

The feature of Sawyer Mini is that it has overwhelming reviews. Information will be posted on blogs, YouTube and SNS.
Manufacturers themselves have made a great deal of trust by making insect repellents and first-aid products founded in 1984.
I often hear about how many countries in the world it has, but I don't care. (Huh? Usability?)

Pros of Sawyer Mini

The life of the astronomical filter is 380,000 liters. It has the longest life in a portable water purifier. I don't know.
The portable water purifier has an outstandingly small body. Even if you don't want the water purifier to be compact, one person who climbs or camps with a backpack will not lose even if they have one.

I am happy with a pouch for exclusive use, but a plastic bottle or platypus It is also the best to be able to attach pouches such as. (You can install almost any water purifier). Well, the best way to use it is the best. It may be hard to push it out if it is a PET bottle.
Platipus Something can be hung from the bottom and hung from the bottom to clean water. It is also convenient and convenient. Of course, you can cut the bottom of a plastic bottle.

Disadvantages of Sawyer Mini

Do you still need power when pushing water out? It's not tiring and I need every water purifier, but there are many moments when I'm jealous of pumping. Is it power or water purification speed?
According to Amazon's review, the syringe is bulky even though it is compact, but the syringe is for cleaning purposes, so you don't need to bring it with you for a day or two camping.
For cleaning, cleaning the pouch is a little troublesome. Like to dry it.

Filter cleaning

Clean the filter by flushing water from the intake with a syringe. In short, it feels like pouring out a clogged thing by pouring it in the opposite direction.
It is important to note that tap water may adversely affect the filter due to the effects of chemicals. The official agency says, "Please use the water purified by Sawyer Mini once."

Pouch can be cleaned normally. However, it is hard to dry, so it is better to wipe it with a thin stick wrapped with cloth or cookering paper.

*I often see "tubes don't stick in syringes" in reviews on mail-order sites, but tubes are sucked as straws, and it is not something that can be used to clean a syringe. There is none.

YouTube video

A YouTube video that I thought was personally useful. I don't know because I don't watch much YouTube.