Ortovox Bivy Ultralight vs Sawyer Squeeze SP131
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 squeeze water filter removing 99.99999% of bacteria and 99.9999% of protozoa. Includes three BPA-free pouches.
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Ortovox Bivy Ultralight vs Sawyer Squeeze SP131: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Sawyer Squeeze SP131 wins — at 85 g it is 113 g (57%) 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.