--- product_id: 713986 title: "Products SP128 Mini Water Filtration System, Single, Blue" brand: "sawyer" price: "CA$57" currency: CAD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sawyer" url: https://canada.desertcart.com/products/713986-products-sp128-mini-water-filtration-system-single-blue store_origin: CA region: Canada --- # 0.1 micron absolute filtration Filters up to 100,000 gallons Ultra-light 2 oz design Products SP128 Mini Water Filtration System, Single, Blue **Brand:** sawyer **Price:** CA$57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Stay hydrated, stay unstoppable — the MINI filter that fits your lifestyle. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Products SP128 Mini Water Filtration System, Single, Blue by sawyer - **How much does it cost?** CA$57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [canada.desertcart.com](https://canada.desertcart.com/products/713986-products-sp128-mini-water-filtration-system-single-blue) ## Best For - sawyer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sawyer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Endurance Champion:** Rated for up to 100,000 gallons—your lifelong hydration partner for every adventure. - • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Fits in your palm, weighs just 2 ounces—ultimate portability for the on-the-go pro. - • **Medical-Grade Filtration:** 0.1 micron hollow fiber membrane removes 99.99999% bacteria & 99.9999% protozoa—clean water guaranteed. - • **Versatile Hydration Options:** Use with included pouch, standard bottles, hydration packs, or drink straight from the source with the straw. - • **Microplastic-Free Confidence:** Filters out 100% of microplastics—because your health deserves the purest water. ## Overview The Sawyer SP128 MINI Water Filtration System is a compact, ultra-lightweight personal water filter featuring a 0.1 micron hollow fiber membrane that removes 99.99999% of bacteria, 99.9999% of protozoa, and 100% of microplastics. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers, it offers versatile use with included pouch, bottles, hydration packs, or direct source drinking. Tested individually for performance and rated to filter up to 100,000 gallons, it ensures safe, clean water anywhere you go. ## Description A lightweight, versatile personal filtration system, the Sawyer MINI Water Filter fits in the palm of your hand and has a total field weight of just 2 ounces. Perfect for everything from camping with the kids to traveling abroad where tap and bottle water can't be trusted, the tiny MINI provides 0.1 micron absolute filtration for clean drinking water on the go — filtering out bacteria, protozoa, and microplastics. The MINI filter removes 7 log (99.99999%) of all bacteria (like Salmonella) as well as other harmful bacteria which causes Cholera, Leptospirosis, and E. coli and 6 log (99.9999%) of all protozoa such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium (independent testing laboratory Hydration, LLC.; microbiological report S05-03). These removal rates equal or exceed other filter options. EPA guidelines allow ten times more protozoa left in the water than Sawyer MINI filters allow. The MINI also filters out 100% of microplastics. The MINI 0.1 micron absolute filter houses a cluster of micro-fibrous tubes which use similar technology found in medical dialysis. As water passes through the side walls of the tubes, harmful bacteria and protozoa are trapped on the outer walls so you can be confident your water is safe to drink. Great for outdoor recreation, hiking, camping, scouting, domestic and international travel, and emergency prepping, the Sawyer MINI gives you a number of ways to access clean water. Attach it to the included drinking pouch, use the included straw to drink directly from your water source, connect it to hydration pack tubing (sold separately), or screw it onto standard disposable bottles (28mm thread). Sawyer Products has offered the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water, and injuries – everything from first aid kits developed for wilderness to point-of-use water filters that filter contaminated water to levels cleaner than U. S. bottled water. Review: Performs well, intuitive, lightweight, reasonable. - I'm far from an experienced long range hiker or backpacker. I'm fairly comfortable out in the woods, do about 8-9 miles a day in about 2 hours, and have common sense, but I am not a backwoodswoman (unfortunately). A conveniently-sized filter has been on my "that'd be cool" list for years, and while planning a mountain day hike with my sister I went for it with the Sawyer Mini. This was a 2,500' elevation gain hike that was expected to clock in around 9 miles round-trip, trail reports said the average run time was about 4h 45m. No problem. I'm one of those who needs to hydrate excessively- I routinely go through about 2 liters of fluid on a 9 mile route. My hydration pack takes 2 liters, so I figured I probably wouldn't even need the filter but the trip made a good excuse. I even tossed in a lightweight disposable 28 oz bottled water before leaving our car, thinking "No way is that filter getting used!" Man am I glad I had the Sawyer. My hiking partner is not anywhere near as active as I am, which resulted in hours longer on the trail than expected, and surprise, the route clocked in closer to 15 miles than 9. So we were out there, including a break at the spectacular turn around location, for about 10 hours. The Sawyer performed beautifully. I didn't have to stress about trying to conserve water, which was a real relief on the way back, now knowing how long the route actually was and how fast my partner and I were likely to move. The available watersources were mountain streams on a *heavily* trafficked trail (it was like a traffic jam in sections), so the water looked, smelled, and felt clean and cold already, but I sure wouldn't have risked drinking it unfiltered (as we saw several other groups doing- just say no to unfiltered water folks, seriously, not worth it). Okay, the actual review stuff: I'm ashamed to admit I'd never actually used a filter before, though I've seen other people do so. I'm also *not* kinesthetically intelligent. But the Sawyer mini is super easy to understand and use, lightweight, and doesn't have a lot of tiny parts or really much you can do to screw up. I did a test run when it was delivered, found it easy and obvious, and left the flushing syringe in the cabin because we were on a day hike. On the trail it was 100% slick. The included 16 oz bag for untreated water is a little small, and can be challenging to fill in still water, but performed well despite those limitations. As mentioned, the water was already very clear- no visible particulates, and I was able to filter about 1.5 liters in around 8 minutes, including the water-gathering. I assume that dirtier water with more particulates would filter slower- for the water I was filtering, the flow rate was just as fast as my tap water test run, and it was easy to speed up with some gentle pressure on the bag. I should note that I found an actual water bottle *much* easier to filter into than my hydration pack bladder with its floppy body and wide mouth (the last minute extra tossed-in bottled water was useful on two fronts!), so I'd highly recommend carrying a lightweight bottle for filtering into even if you intend to eventually drink it out of an in-line system. The filter, straw, and backflow syringe fit easily into a clean ipsy-type zip case and were light and easy to pack and carry. I will invest in some screw covers or other capping solution so as to avoid water leakage in the future after use, but this wasn't a big deal for me. I'll likely also toss in some alcohol wipes for future trips to ensure clean surfaces after the parts have been jumbled together. Overall, while I imagine that folks who actually are backwoodspeople have better, higher-volume/higher-flow filtering systems and solutions, I'm 100% satisfied with my little Sawyer mini and its totally accessible price point and feel confident it will perform when needed. Review: Came across this by accident...how could I have missed this thing! If you camp, hike, or want to be prepared GET THIS! - I spend a great deal of time hiking, camping, hunting, and putting emergency kits together for friends and family. I've had the Lifestraw as part of my kits for some time and I've been very happy with it. But now I'm upgrading (still keeping the straw) all of my kits with this mini water filtration kit. Why? Because it is SOOOOOO much easier to use in the collection of filtered water than the straw. I can use this filter to fill a bag with ease (there is also a manner to fill your water bottle) so that you can quickly filter a large amount of water to then use later. The straw is nice when you come across a stream or lake to drink from but what does the straw do for you a couple miles down the road? Well if you put unfiltered water in a water bottle you could drink from that but then you have a dirty water bottle after you are done. With this filter you can have clean water in that water bottle from the get-go and save the lifestraw for more desperate times. Pros: - When on sale these can be had for an incredible price. The base price (for what the kit offers) is not too bad. - Small and portable. - Rugged but I do recommend that you store it in a manner that it will not take a great deal of abuse. Water is important and if this is your only means to clean water then you should guard it accordingly. - Light weight. Very important especially if take on long treks. Those that carry a lot on their backs for long distances will agree that every ounce counts! - Long lasting which only multiplies the value many fold. Cons: - Been using for close to a year with no issues thus far. I trust it enough to put it into kits for family and friends. ## Features - Ideal for outdoor recreation, hiking, camping, scouting, domestic or international travel, and emergency preparedness - High-performance 0.1 micron absolute inline filter fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 2 ounces; 100% of MINI units individually tested three times to performance standards by Sawyer - Attaches to included drinking pouch, standard 28 mm disposable water bottles, hydration packs, or use the straw to drink directly from your water source - Removes 99.99999% of all bacteria (Salmonella, Cholera, and E. coli); removes 99.9999% of all protozoa (such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium); also removes 100% of microplastics - Filter rated up to 100,000 gallons; Includes one Sawyer MINI filter, 16-ounce reusable squeeze pouch, 7-inch drinking straw, and cleaning plunger. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00FA2RLX2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #428 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #3 in Camping & Hiking Water Filters | | Brand | Sawyer | | Brand Name | Sawyer | | Capacity | 100000 gallons | | Container Type | Pouch | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 41,336 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050716001280 | | Included Components | One MINI filter, one 16-ounce pouch, one drinking straw, one cleaning plunger | | Installation Type | Countertop | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4"L x 3"W x 8"H | | Item Type Name | Water Filter | | Item Weight | 41 g | | Manufacturer | Sawyer Products | | Material | Blend | | Material Type | Blend | | Maximum Flow Rate | 100000 gpm | | Model Name | MINI Water Filter | | Model Number | SP128 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Protects against 99.999999% of bacteria (including Salmonella, Cholera, and E. coli), 99.9999% of protozoa (such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium), 100% of microplastics | | Part Number | SP128 | | Power Source | Manual Operation | | Product Dimensions | 4"L x 3"W x 8"H | | Purification Method | Hollow Fiber Membrane | | Special Feature | Protects against 99.999999% of bacteria (including Salmonella, Cholera, and E. coli), 99.9999% of protozoa (such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium), 100% of microplastics Special Feature Protects against 99.999999% of bacteria (including Salmonella, Cholera, and E. coli), 99.9999% of protozoa (such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium), 100% of microplastics See more | | Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 1000 | | UPC | 050716001280 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upper Temperature Rating | 100 °F | | Warranty Description | Rated up to 100,000 gallons by manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sawyer - **Capacity:** 100000 gallons - **Included Components:** One MINI filter, one 16-ounce pouch, one drinking straw, one cleaning plunger - **Installation Type:** Countertop - **Material:** Blend - **Package Information:** Pouch - **Power Source:** Manual Operation - **Product Dimensions:** 4"L x 3"W x 8"H - **Purification Method:** Hollow Fiber Membrane ## Images ![Products SP128 Mini Water Filtration System, Single, Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715vjLrpJ0L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this filter work with tannin in the water? Also, how about brackish water?** A: Sawyer's claim for the filter is that it removes 99.99999% of all harmful bacteria and 99.9999% of protozoa. Viruses are not included nor are other impurities mentioned. I have written to Sawyer to ask about tannin and brackish water and will reply again once I receive a return message. I'm not sure when that will be, but hope it will be soon.Keri-LynnFour Seasons Survival **Q: What is the shelf life for this? Used and properly cleaned or unopened.** A: This filter is advertised as up to 100,000 gallons by Sawyer. When you begin to notice a decrease in flow, I recommend back flushing with potable water using the included syringe. I normally keep an ounce or two of 90% isopropyl alcohol to sanitize the drinking tip and any tubes I may use when setting up different systems. After use and before long term storage (especially if you filtered a lot of biologically questionable water), it is recommended to run a sanitizing solution of bleach/water (1tbsp plain, unscented bleach to 1 gallon water) through the filter then rinse very well with potable water, shake out vigorously and allow to air dry for several days before capping and placing into storage. An unopened filter should have indefinite shelf life unless it is subjected to extreme temperatures, hot or cold. **Q: What's the total weight of the full system? (Including the filter, tube, syringe, and pouch) It seems the listed 2 oz refers to the filter alone.** A: You are right about the 2 ounces being the filter only-that is what Sawyer advertises. The entire unit, inside the packaging is 4.8 ounces. I cannot take it out to weigh the items outside the packaging as I would need to destroy the container to get them out. I am guessing the plastic covering weighs less than an ounce so the entire unit probably weighs about 4 ounces. **Q: Has the Sawyer Mini gone through End of Life testing in laboratories to ensure that it will ACTUALLY filter 100,000 gallons of water?** A: Only thing I can find is on the sawyer website is the lifetime warranty so if you read it the will fix/replace the filter for life as long as you dont modify the filter in anyway or open the housing or run juice or drink mixes thru it they will replace it the 100,000 gallon guarantee is to tell you you will have it for life you will lose it beforeit breaks I hope I was of help you can find all the tech data sheets on there website ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Performs well, intuitive, lightweight, reasonable. *by N***E on September 9, 2022* I'm far from an experienced long range hiker or backpacker. I'm fairly comfortable out in the woods, do about 8-9 miles a day in about 2 hours, and have common sense, but I am not a backwoodswoman (unfortunately). A conveniently-sized filter has been on my "that'd be cool" list for years, and while planning a mountain day hike with my sister I went for it with the Sawyer Mini. This was a 2,500' elevation gain hike that was expected to clock in around 9 miles round-trip, trail reports said the average run time was about 4h 45m. No problem. I'm one of those who needs to hydrate excessively- I routinely go through about 2 liters of fluid on a 9 mile route. My hydration pack takes 2 liters, so I figured I probably wouldn't even need the filter but the trip made a good excuse. I even tossed in a lightweight disposable 28 oz bottled water before leaving our car, thinking "No way is that filter getting used!" Man am I glad I had the Sawyer. My hiking partner is not anywhere near as active as I am, which resulted in hours longer on the trail than expected, and surprise, the route clocked in closer to 15 miles than 9. So we were out there, including a break at the spectacular turn around location, for about 10 hours. The Sawyer performed beautifully. I didn't have to stress about trying to conserve water, which was a real relief on the way back, now knowing how long the route actually was and how fast my partner and I were likely to move. The available watersources were mountain streams on a *heavily* trafficked trail (it was like a traffic jam in sections), so the water looked, smelled, and felt clean and cold already, but I sure wouldn't have risked drinking it unfiltered (as we saw several other groups doing- just say no to unfiltered water folks, seriously, not worth it). Okay, the actual review stuff: I'm ashamed to admit I'd never actually used a filter before, though I've seen other people do so. I'm also *not* kinesthetically intelligent. But the Sawyer mini is super easy to understand and use, lightweight, and doesn't have a lot of tiny parts or really much you can do to screw up. I did a test run when it was delivered, found it easy and obvious, and left the flushing syringe in the cabin because we were on a day hike. On the trail it was 100% slick. The included 16 oz bag for untreated water is a little small, and can be challenging to fill in still water, but performed well despite those limitations. As mentioned, the water was already very clear- no visible particulates, and I was able to filter about 1.5 liters in around 8 minutes, including the water-gathering. I assume that dirtier water with more particulates would filter slower- for the water I was filtering, the flow rate was just as fast as my tap water test run, and it was easy to speed up with some gentle pressure on the bag. I should note that I found an actual water bottle *much* easier to filter into than my hydration pack bladder with its floppy body and wide mouth (the last minute extra tossed-in bottled water was useful on two fronts!), so I'd highly recommend carrying a lightweight bottle for filtering into even if you intend to eventually drink it out of an in-line system. The filter, straw, and backflow syringe fit easily into a clean ipsy-type zip case and were light and easy to pack and carry. I will invest in some screw covers or other capping solution so as to avoid water leakage in the future after use, but this wasn't a big deal for me. I'll likely also toss in some alcohol wipes for future trips to ensure clean surfaces after the parts have been jumbled together. Overall, while I imagine that folks who actually are backwoodspeople have better, higher-volume/higher-flow filtering systems and solutions, I'm 100% satisfied with my little Sawyer mini and its totally accessible price point and feel confident it will perform when needed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Came across this by accident...how could I have missed this thing! If you camp, hike, or want to be prepared GET THIS! *by J***Z on December 6, 2015* I spend a great deal of time hiking, camping, hunting, and putting emergency kits together for friends and family. I've had the Lifestraw as part of my kits for some time and I've been very happy with it. But now I'm upgrading (still keeping the straw) all of my kits with this mini water filtration kit. Why? Because it is SOOOOOO much easier to use in the collection of filtered water than the straw. I can use this filter to fill a bag with ease (there is also a manner to fill your water bottle) so that you can quickly filter a large amount of water to then use later. The straw is nice when you come across a stream or lake to drink from but what does the straw do for you a couple miles down the road? Well if you put unfiltered water in a water bottle you could drink from that but then you have a dirty water bottle after you are done. With this filter you can have clean water in that water bottle from the get-go and save the lifestraw for more desperate times. Pros: - When on sale these can be had for an incredible price. The base price (for what the kit offers) is not too bad. - Small and portable. - Rugged but I do recommend that you store it in a manner that it will not take a great deal of abuse. Water is important and if this is your only means to clean water then you should guard it accordingly. - Light weight. Very important especially if take on long treks. Those that carry a lot on their backs for long distances will agree that every ounce counts! - Long lasting which only multiplies the value many fold. Cons: - Been using for close to a year with no issues thus far. I trust it enough to put it into kits for family and friends. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Backpacking Gear *by G***D on May 9, 2017* UPDATE: So I recently added the CNOC Vecto 2L bladder to this rig and got rid of my Survivor collapsible canteens. I don't think I'll be going back. The Vecto has a large opening to fill, and a 28mm bottle cap to dispense. The Mini screws on perfectly and now I can filter 2L at a time with no issues. Loving this. I also have gotten rid of all my Nalgenes from my backpacking/camping setup. I use them for the office now. I have replaced them with Smartwater bottles. The SW bottles weight less than 2 ounces each, cost $1-2 each and fit the Mini. I have also found I can get two 32 oz SW bottles into a single water bottle pocket on my pack. That means I can either carry 4 liters of water without affecting my internal storage. I have come to really value that decision. When a SW bottle wears out or breaks, I can replace it at pretty much any grocery store for less than $2. ORIGINAL REVIEW (May, 2017): Did some back country camping this past weekend and took the Sawyer Mini out with me for the first time. Reviews on it were good and I was looking for ways to cut down on weight and footprint on my old filter system (a pump). The mini is excellent. I've seen a few reviews complaining about the bag it comes with and the time it takes to squeeze "x" amount of water through it. All I have to say is, yes the bag is too small. 16 oz is kind of lame. The quality of the bag? Seems decent enough. I'll end up replacing it anyway with a pair of Survivor Filter collapsible canteens (32 oz each). As far as the filter goes, I tried it on just some regular old tap water to function test it and get familiar before taking it out. I filtered two liters of water through it (2 Nalgenes) and then back flushed it. I was shocked to see the brown much it filtered out of the tap water! I may get a second on and just screw it onto a SmartWater bottle for drinking at work! The system was easy to use. I don't know what kind of rush others are in when backpacking, but I'm not. I move at my pace and take my time. i'm not in a race when I'm backpacking or camping. I don't mind taking a couple minutes to filter some clean drinking/cooking water. The Sawyer Mini works great. I have zero complaints. I appreciate that it comes with the syringe to back flush it and keep it working well. The 16 oz bag is too small, but it works, and unless you're Hulking out on the thing, it should last just fine. That's one piece I'll upgrade, but the filter alone is well worth the cost of the set. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sawyer Products Mini Water Filtration System - Trowel - AOTU Portable Camping Stoves Backpacking Stove with Piezo Ignition Stable Support Wind-Resistance Camp Stove for Outdoor Camping Hiking Cooking --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://canada.desertcart.com/products/713986-products-sp128-mini-water-filtration-system-single-blue](https://canada.desertcart.com/products/713986-products-sp128-mini-water-filtration-system-single-blue) --- *Product available on Desertcart Canada* *Store origin: CA* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*