Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool vs Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
19-tool multi-tool designed for outdoor use weighing 213g. Includes pliers, knife, fire starter, whistle and more.
Full details →Squeeze-style hollow-fiber filter rated to 0.1 micron. Lifetime filter guaranteed for 378,000 liters. Includes one 32 oz squeeze pouch. Backflushable.
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Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool vs Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System wins — at 85 g it is 128 g (60%) lighter than the Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool (213 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 tools page, or browse the full gear weight database.