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Originally posted by parabellum:
I've got a Sawyer Mini and a Katadyn Hiker. The Sawyer Mini or Sawyer Squeeze are small (shorter than the Lifestraw) and these Sawyer filters are more versatile than the Lifestraw, functioning as part of a system. You get a lot for the 20 bucks you pay for a Mini.

Sawyer filtration

Katadyn filtration

I was going to recommend a Sawyer also. Their filters are great and simple to use. Very versatile with many ways to connect them up to filter water.

I've used Sawyer mini and regular for years in the outdoors on multi-day hikes. Switched to the regular version a few years ago. It's just slightly bigger but filters a little easier/quicker.

We've not been very pleased with the Life Straw when backpacking. The Katadyn Pocket Filter is our preferred filter. If we are concerned about viruses, we like the SteriPen as a system with the Katadyn.

https://www.katadyngroup.com/u...t-water-filter~p6695

https://www.katadyngroup.com/u...188&solutions[]=5130

Timely video. Not an accurate test for pocket filters, although the zerowater has my interest for a household solution.