Better protection. Bigger purpose.
That's the sawyer standard.
Every Sawyer product you buy is a contribution to our common humanity, bringing clean water programs to people in need domestically, internationally, and in disaster relief missions all around the world. We are 10+ years into relief programs and are very fortunate to work with over 140 charities in 80 countries, touching (and saving!) the lives of millions of people every year.
What is the Sawyer StandardSM
for high performance filters?
An uncompromising commitment to quality and testing.
Fiber Strength
Thicker fiber walls and smaller inner diameter of the fibers make Sawyer fibers ~75% stronger than fibers of other typical hollow fiber membranes.
Stronger fibers allow for aggressive backwashing and shock resistance. Meaning each Sawyer filter can be continually backwashed forcefully restoring up to 98% of the original flow rate.
Micron Size
No pore is larger than 0.1 in the Sawyer® PointOneFilter™. Without absolute pore size, larger holes are present which could allow bacteria, protozoa, cysts, or viruses to pass.
No harmful bacteria, protozoa, or cysts can pass through the SawyerPointOne Filter.
All Sawyer filters will remove 100% of microplastics from
the water.
Protective Casing
Quality Control
100% Individually Tested 3 Times
To ensure every Sawyer filter is 0.1 absolute micron and that no harmful pathogens can pass through the filter. Every filter is 3X tested.
Sawyer does NOT batch test or statistically test for failure. Testing occurs after the fiber element construction and twice after casing assembly to ensure no harmful pathogens leak through the sealed case or internal o-rings.
Longer lasting everything.
We take our insect repellents just as seriously as we do our water filters.
Our Permethrin Fabric Treatment last 3 times longer than other clothing and gear sprays.
Sawyer Permethrin Insect Repellent for Clothing, Gear, and Tents is 100% odorless after drying and lasts for 6 weeks or 6 washes. The treatment does not harm any fabrics or finishes and it repels and kill mosquitoes and ticks.
Our Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion is the currently longest lasting EPA approved topical formula for your skin lasting up to 14 hours.
The newest topical in our lineup quickly became the most popular. Sawyer Picaridin is safe for use on the whole family and does not harm gear and equipment. Not only is it also effective against biting flies for up to 8 hours, when it comes to mosquitoes and ticks, the spray is effective up to 12 hours and the lotion is effective up to 14 hours.
Lifetime warranty
Our full size Squeeze Filter comes with a Lifetime Warranty. It is our domestic workhorse model and the filter of choice for relief programs. We have some filters that have been in consistent daily use for over 10 years now in Haiti and Honduras.
Size
Bigger than the trails
While we love all the different places our filters help take people recreating in the great outdoors, we take even more pride in the impact these products are making around the world.
See impact stories
Why Sawyer?
The Sawyer Difference
Small commitments add up.
We are committed to making a difference with what we can, where we can.
All About Water
Sawyer instigates change in the world by providing clean drinking water through our proven technology and data driven process.
3 Pillars
Three water droplets are representative of the 3 pillars of Sawyer's projects: transformational, disaster response, and refugee settings.
Linked Together
Sawyer develops strategic partnerships with non-profit organizations to carry out clean water initiatives throughout the globe.
The Peaks
A simple nod to the "outdoors", but also representative of Sawyer reaching highest peaks to become More than an Outdoor Company.
Frequently asked questions:
What is the Sawyer Standard?
1. 100% Individually tested 3 times
To ensure every Sawyer filter is 0.1 absolute micron and that no harmful pathogens can pass through the filter. Every filter is 3X tested.Sawyer does NOT batch test or statistically test for failure. Testing occurs after the fiber element construction and twice after casing assembly to ensure no harmful pathogens leak through the sealed case or internal o-rings.
2. ~75% stronger Fiber Strength
Thicker fiber walls and smaller inner diameter of the fibers make Sawyer fibers ~75% stronger than fibers of other typical hollow fiber membranes.
Stronger fibers allow for aggressive backwashing and shock resistance. Meaning each Sawyer filter can be continually backwashed forcefully restoring up to 98% of the original flow rate.
3. Absolute Microns
No pore is larger than 0.1 in the Sawyer® PointOneFilter™. Without absolute pore size, larger holes are present which could allow bacteria, protozoa, cysts, or viruses to pass.
No harmful bacteria, protozoa, or cysts can pass through the SawyerPointOne Filter.
All Sawyer filters will remove 100% of microplastics from the water.
How long does Permethrin fabric treatment last?
Sawyer Permethrin Insect Repellent for Clothing, Gear, and Tents is 100% odorless after drying and lasts for 6 weeks or 6 washes. The treatment does not harm any fabrics or finishes and it repels and kill mosquitoes and ticks.