Doors open and trails materialize when we travelers have the tools to secure our base needs. First and foremost; water. Clean water. Fix that peace of mind to your toolbelt with the Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System. The micropores making up its hollow fiber membrane filter out 99.9999% of unwanted pollutants. These include Bacteria such as cholera & E. coli and Protozoa such as giardia & cryptosporidium. Microplastics are filtered entirely. All this is thanks to its 0.1-micron absolute rating. Its lightweight construction and palm-sized dimensions make for one versatile water filtration system. The Sawyer Mini Filter is fit for occasions such as hiking, camping, travel, and emergency prepping. Pair it with the included straw to drink directly from your water source, attach it to the included drinking pouch, or screw the filter onto a disposable bottle. Get the most out of its potential after backwashing its filters whenever there is a reduced flow. From this filter, you can expect a volumetric lifespan of 100,000 gallons of potable water. Talk about a glass-half-full!