In this video we’ll show you tips on how to deep clean your Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter. “Zero” to “Low-Flow” problems with your filter? This video will show you some advanced techniques to get your filter to flow once again. In this video we use the Sawyer Squeeze filter, however these techniques can be used in many water filters on the market.
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In this video I show you the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System. I go through all the features, how to use it, share with you some tips as well as my own experience using it when out thru-hiking, backpacking and camping.
The Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter ensures you have access to clean water in the backcountry or anywhere in the world. Incredibly simple to use and fits in the palm of your hand, making it ideal for days out hiking, backcountry trekking, backpacking, camping, ultralight backpacking, thru-hiking, international travel and emergency preparedness.
SP129 Kit Includes;
Squeeze Filter with Push/Pull Cap
2 – 32 ounce Collapsible Pouches
Backwashing Plunger
Inline Adapters
Drinking Straw or Gravity Tube
Mesh Carrying Pouch (can also be used to create gravity water filtration system)
SP131 Kit Includes;
Squeeze Filter with Push/Pull Cap
16 ounce Collapsible Pouch
2 – 64 ounce Collapsible Pouch
Backwashing Plunger
Cleaning Coupling
Inline Adapters
Drinking Straw or Gravity Tube
Mesh Carrying Pouch (can also be used to create gravity water filtration system)
Weight: 3 ounces
Filter Material: Hollow Fiber
Removes: Bacteria, protozoa, E. Coli, giardia, vibrio cholerea, Salmonella typhi, and microplastics
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00:51 Considerations For Which Method to Use
01:14 Boiling
02:22 UV Light Purifier
03:15 Chemical Treatment
04:52 Filtration
05:04 Pumps
05:33 Gravity
06:21 Drink Through/Squeeze Through
08:53 Maintenance
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