Quick Answer
Sawyer Mini filters out 99.99% of all bacteria, including giardia and cryptosporidium, as well as 99.9% of all protozoa and 99.9% of all viruses, including rotavirus and norovirus, from contaminated water.
What Sawyer Mini Removes
The Sawyer Mini filter is capable of removing contaminants as small as 0.1 microns, which makes it effective against a wide range of waterborne pathogens. This includes bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter, as well as giardia and cryptosporidium. The filter also removes viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus, and adenovirus.
How Sawyer Mini Works
The Sawyer Mini filter uses a hollow fiber membrane to remove impurities from the water. The filter has a total surface area of 0.1 square meters, which allows it to filter a high volume of water quickly and efficiently. The filter can remove up to 26,000 gallons of water before it needs to be replaced.
Sawyer Mini Specifications
The Sawyer Mini filter weighs just 2 ounces and measures 4 inches in length. It is powered by hand, using a simple squeeze mechanism to push the water through the filter. The filter is also compatible with a variety of water treatment options, including chlorine tablets and UV light purifiers.
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