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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

For any hike longer than an hour, I bring the Sawyer Squeeze to collect and filter water as I go.

New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

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August 20, 2025
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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

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For any hike longer than an hour, I bring the Sawyer Squeeze to collect and filter water as I go.

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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

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The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

As someone who has designed their life around hiking, I drink a lot of water. But I don’t particularly like carrying it.

Water is heavy, over 2 pounds per liter, and its weight adds up quickly. I used to carry a day’s worth on my hikes — sometimes in a bladder, sometimes in bottles, but it was heavy all the same. I consider myself frugal, but as Wirecutter’s outdoor writer, I’m also always in search of a better way, and I know that sometimes that means buying something. If a purchase would allow me to be a little more efficient or redirect my attention from faffing over my gear to smelling the roses or covering trail miles, I am likely to pay up.

Continue reading to learn more about Sawyer Squeeze filter with the Cnoc bottle, written by Trey French.

New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

As someone who has designed their life around hiking, I drink a lot of water. But I don’t particularly like carrying it.

Water is heavy, over 2 pounds per liter, and its weight adds up quickly. I used to carry a day’s worth on my hikes — sometimes in a bladder, sometimes in bottles, but it was heavy all the same. I consider myself frugal, but as Wirecutter’s outdoor writer, I’m also always in search of a better way, and I know that sometimes that means buying something. If a purchase would allow me to be a little more efficient or redirect my attention from faffing over my gear to smelling the roses or covering trail miles, I am likely to pay up.

Continue reading to learn more about Sawyer Squeeze filter with the Cnoc bottle, written by Trey French.

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Trey French
Trey French is a writer focused on outdoor gear.
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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

As someone who has designed their life around hiking, I drink a lot of water. But I don’t particularly like carrying it.

Water is heavy, over 2 pounds per liter, and its weight adds up quickly. I used to carry a day’s worth on my hikes — sometimes in a bladder, sometimes in bottles, but it was heavy all the same. I consider myself frugal, but as Wirecutter’s outdoor writer, I’m also always in search of a better way, and I know that sometimes that means buying something. If a purchase would allow me to be a little more efficient or redirect my attention from faffing over my gear to smelling the roses or covering trail miles, I am likely to pay up.

Continue reading to learn more about Sawyer Squeeze filter with the Cnoc bottle, written by Trey French.

Mwandishi wa Blogu ya Picha
Mwandishi
Trey French
Trey French is a writer focused on outdoor gear.
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