Water Treatment Drops vs Squeeze Water Filtration System
The two weigh within 0 g of each other — weight will not decide this one.
Water Treatment Drops lists for $21.00 less at the manufacturer's price.
Per ounce carried, Water Treatment Drops costs less: $8.33/oz against $15.34/oz.
Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.
| Water Treatment Drops Aquamira | Squeeze Water Filtration System Sawyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.0 oz | 3.0 oz |
| MSRP | $24.99 | $45.99 |
| Price per ounce | $8.33/oz | $15.34/oz |
| Retailers | 1 | 1 |
Water Treatment Drops
Aquamira is a two-part chlorine dioxide water treatment: mix drops from bottles A and B, wait five minutes for activation, then add to your water. Gear-heads carry it as an ultralight primary treatment or as a filter backup because chlorine dioxide handles viruses and bacteria without iodine's taste or discoloration.
Full specs and prices for the Water Treatment Drops →Squeeze Water Filtration System
The Sawyer Squeeze is the default backcountry water filter for good reason: a 0.1-micron hollow-fiber membrane that threads straight onto a Smartwater bottle, weighs about three ounces, and backflushes clean for years. It removes bacteria and protozoa but not viruses, which almost never matter on North American trails.
Full specs and prices for the Squeeze Water Filtration System →