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HydraPak 42mm Filter Cap vs Sawyer Squeeze Mini

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

Both weigh the same at 57 g, so choose on features, price and fit.
Spec HydraPak 42mm Filter Cap Sawyer Squeeze Mini
Weight 57 g · 0.057 kg · 0.13 lb 57 g · 0.057 kg · 0.13 lb
Brand HydraPak Sawyer
Category Hygiene Hygiene
HydraPak 42mm Filter Cap
57 g

Lightweight fast-flow filter cap that threads onto 42mm bottles, removing bacteria and cysts for hiking and travel.

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Sawyer Squeeze Mini
57 g

Lightweight water filter at 57g. 0.1 micron inline squeeze filter for compact backpacking setups.

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HydraPak 42mm Filter Cap vs Sawyer Squeeze Mini: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (57 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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