Ortovox Bivy Ultralight vs Sawyer Squeeze Mini Water Filter
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight emergency shelter at only 7 oz. Insurance against unexpected weather conditions.
Full details →0.1-micron hollow fiber filter at 56g. Rated for 100,000 gallons lifetime, removes 99.9999% bacteria and protozoa from water sources.
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Ortovox Bivy Ultralight vs Sawyer Squeeze Mini Water Filter: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Sawyer Squeeze Mini Water Filter wins — at 56 g it is 142 g (72%) lighter than the Ortovox Bivy Ultralight (198 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.