SAWYER MINI SP128 / Sawyer Mini SP128 [SAWYER]

A portable water purifier with over 200,000 units sold in Japan

Removes 99.99999% of harmful bacteria and parasites such as echinococcus that lurk in water. A tough water purification filter.
Sawyer is a portable water purifier that boasts the world's highest level of purification performance. It is popular among hikers and long trail hikers because there is no need to carry a lot of water and you can drink water immediately from water sources scattered around the country, such as rivers and lakes. By filtering with an ultra-high density filter, it can remove 99.99999% of harmful bacteria, water-based microorganisms, and parasites such as echinococcus that lurk in the water, turning it into drinking water.
*This filter cannot remove dissolved solids including calcium and magnesium and heavy metals, radioactive substances, industrial wastewater, water that may contain dissolved chemicals, or viruses which are smaller than bacteria.

0.1 micron compatible water purification filter <br>The filter body contains a U-shaped hollow fiber membrane, which filters water through countless uniform holes of 0.1 micron. This allows us to create a high-performance, small, lightweight and durable filter. 0.1 micron is equivalent to 0.0001 mm in millimeters, and does not allow common bacteria, which are said to be 0.5 to 1 micron in size, to pass through.

An innovative model that covers everything from trekking to overseas travel .<br>Its flexible design and options allow for a wide range of uses.
① Can be directly attached to commercially available plastic bottles Even in situations where pouches are not available, you can purify water using readily available plastic bottles.
② The pouch can be attached to the filter, making it compact and easy to carry. The pouch can also be purchased separately. ③ By connecting the included straw, you can insert the straw into a cup or bottle from which you can drink directly, or drink purified water directly from the water source.
④ Can also connect to hydration systems made by other companies Compatible with hydration, which is essential for mountain climbing and trekking.
If the screw part is compatible with connections, it can be used for even more purposes. Try to find a way to use it that suits you.
*Please note that depending on the PET bottle, if the screw shape is not standard, it may not be possible to connect it.

Water purifiers also attracting attention as disaster prevention items <br> Disaster prevention preparation is something that must always be kept in mind in disaster-prone Japan, and the compact Sawyer is attracting attention as a disaster prevention item not only because of its high functionality, but also because it reduces the amount of water required to store and is highly portable. Even when lifelines are cut off, using a portable water purifier makes it possible to secure safe drinking water from water sources around you.
*When collecting water, you can reduce the strain on the filter by collecting water that is as clean as possible, such as from as upstream as possible in the case of a river.

Highly acclaimed around the world <br>Sawyer's high cleaning capabilities are recognized around the world, and it is used in over 80 countries and regions around the world where clean water is difficult to obtain, such as disaster-stricken areas and refugee camps. Sawyer works with NPOs and NGOs to provide its products. It works every day to supply people with clean water, and has made great strides in the areas where it is provided, including a significant reduction in diarrhea and disease. In addition, a portion of sales is used for international aid activities.
After the Nepal earthquake in 2015, UPI provided squeeze filters to the affected areas through a professor at Kwansei Gakuin University.

Exceptional fiber strength allows for purification of 380,000 liters of water. Even more economical <br>Sawyer's hollow fiber has thick walls for each fiber, and independent research has proven that it is over 75% stronger than other major brands. This makes it durable enough to withstand backflushing (maintenance cleaning), eliminating the need for filter replacement and allowing a single filter to purify 380,000 liters of water. Assuming 10 liters of water purified per day, it can be used for over 100 years, making it extremely economical.
In addition, while other companies typically use random testing or batch testing, which involves selecting and testing a few items from a large number of items, Sawyer has manufactured all of its products in its own factory in Florida since its founding in 1984 and conducts product testing three times on each item to ensure the safety of its products.

Backflush (maintenance cleaning)
After use, you can use the included cleaning syringe (without needle) to inject clean water in the opposite direction to remove impurities and clean the filter. Backflushing restores approximately 98% of the filter's functionality, making it possible to purify water as before.
*If you feel like the function is not returning, we recommend repeating the backflush several times.

Material /Filter material: Hollow Fiber Filter hole size: 0.1 microns Filtration capacity: 380,000 liters + α (It can filter more than 380,000 liters, but the amount of water will decrease)