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MSR Thru-Link Inline Microfilter vs Sawyer Squeeze Mini

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

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Spec MSR Thru-Link Inline Microfilter Sawyer Squeeze Mini
Weight 70 g · 0.070 kg · 0.15 lb
as listed (filter only)
 57 g · 0.057 kg · 0.13 lb
filter only (2 oz); kit specification says 4.93 oz
Brand MSR Sawyer
Category Hygiene Hygiene
MSR Thru-Link Inline Microfilter
70 g

Inline 0.2-micron hollow-fiber filter with activated carbon that integrates into hydration reservoirs for on-the-move filtering.

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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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MSR Thru-Link Inline Microfilter vs Sawyer Squeeze Mini: which should you buy?

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