The Sawyer Point One Squeeze filter (0.1 micron version) has grown to be one of my favorite pieces of gear.
There are two pages of modifications:
- Simple Modifications for Sawyer Squeeze Filter (this page)
- Sawyer Squeeze Filter Cleaning – Syringe Options
Before I get into the mods, check out this video of the Sawyer Squeeze Filter in operation out in the wilds (The Cascades, by Portland, Oregon).
You can see the modifications in action there.
Use a scoop, not the bag
Even though this seems pretty obvious, if you try to fill the dirty bag from Sawyer directly, you’ll note that unless you have a waterfall of some size, or rapids, you’re not going to get that bag filled. Unless, of course, you use a scooper of some sort. In that video, I used a trimmed down cheap water bottle, but you can use a cut off Sawyer 16 ounce bag, or your drinking cup. No matter what you do, it’s not a bad idea to rinse out the scoop with some clean water before storing it between uses.