← Gear database

Camp Photon vs Sawyer Squeeze SP131

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Camp Photon is the lighter option — 56 g lighter than the Sawyer Squeeze SP131 (66% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
shopping_cart Check today's price on Amazon
Spec Camp Photon Sawyer Squeeze SP131
Weight 29 g · 0.029 kg · 0.06 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Camp Sawyer
Category Safety Safety
Camp Photon
29 g

Compact carabiner at 1.02oz. Ideal for alpine and trad climbing.

Full details →
Sawyer Squeeze SP131
85 g

0.1-micron squeeze water filter removing 99.99999% of bacteria and 99.9999% of protozoa. Includes three BPA-free pouches.

Full details →

HikeLoad is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Camp Photon vs Sawyer Squeeze SP131: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Camp Photon wins — at 29 g it is 56 g (66%) lighter than the Sawyer Squeeze SP131 (85 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest safety page, or browse the full gear weight database.

More safety comparisons