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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

For any hike longer than an hour, I bring the Sawyer Squeeze to collect and filter water as I go.

New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

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August 20, 2025
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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

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For any hike longer than an hour, I bring the Sawyer Squeeze to collect and filter water as I go.

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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

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The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

As someone who has designed their life around hiking, I drink a lot of water. But I don’t particularly like carrying it.

Water is heavy, over 2 pounds per liter, and its weight adds up quickly. I used to carry a day’s worth on my hikes — sometimes in a bladder, sometimes in bottles, but it was heavy all the same. I consider myself frugal, but as Wirecutter’s outdoor writer, I’m also always in search of a better way, and I know that sometimes that means buying something. If a purchase would allow me to be a little more efficient or redirect my attention from faffing over my gear to smelling the roses or covering trail miles, I am likely to pay up.

Continue reading to learn more about Sawyer Squeeze filter with the Cnoc bottle, written by Trey French.

New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

As someone who has designed their life around hiking, I drink a lot of water. But I don’t particularly like carrying it.

Water is heavy, over 2 pounds per liter, and its weight adds up quickly. I used to carry a day’s worth on my hikes — sometimes in a bladder, sometimes in bottles, but it was heavy all the same. I consider myself frugal, but as Wirecutter’s outdoor writer, I’m also always in search of a better way, and I know that sometimes that means buying something. If a purchase would allow me to be a little more efficient or redirect my attention from faffing over my gear to smelling the roses or covering trail miles, I am likely to pay up.

Continue reading to learn more about Sawyer Squeeze filter with the Cnoc bottle, written by Trey French.

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Trey French is a writer focused on outdoor gear.
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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

The Little Water Filter That Lets Me Drink Stream Water

As someone who has designed their life around hiking, I drink a lot of water. But I don’t particularly like carrying it.

Water is heavy, over 2 pounds per liter, and its weight adds up quickly. I used to carry a day’s worth on my hikes — sometimes in a bladder, sometimes in bottles, but it was heavy all the same. I consider myself frugal, but as Wirecutter’s outdoor writer, I’m also always in search of a better way, and I know that sometimes that means buying something. If a purchase would allow me to be a little more efficient or redirect my attention from faffing over my gear to smelling the roses or covering trail miles, I am likely to pay up.

Continue reading to learn more about Sawyer Squeeze filter with the Cnoc bottle, written by Trey French.

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Trey French
Trey French is a writer focused on outdoor gear.
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