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    Ron Bell / MLD
    BPL Member

    @mountainlaureldesigns

    Locale: USA

    http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=206

    mini

    $24

    Limited Quantity: We expect these to go fast.

    We also have the extra Sawyer bags in stock- YES, these are the newest tough bags.

    #2026075
    Jerry Adams
    BPL Member

    @retiredjerry

    Locale: Oregon and Washington

    That looks pretty nice

    Just like the Squeeze, except it weighs 1.4 ounce instead of 3 ounces

    Is that 1.4 ounce dry weight?

    You can either screw it on a bottle or do inline

    A little cheaper than the Squeeze

    Why is it lighter weight? Is the filter media smaller? Is the case smaller?

    #2026081
    John S.
    BPL Member

    @jshann

    What is the retail price? Looking around the web it appears to be $24.99 retail, with free shipping (weeks) on Ebay.

    #2026082
    Stephen Barber
    BPL Member

    @grampa

    Locale: SoCal

    A review of the Mini is here and answers some questions above:

    http://sticksblog.com/2013/09/18/first-look-the-sawyer-mini-water-filter/

    MLD has it for $24.

    Looks like the same filter, lighter case, inline connection and screw-on connection on both sides. Looks good!

    #2026083
    Ben C
    BPL Member

    @alexdrewreed

    Locale: Kentucky

    Wow, its hard not to own a filter now at this price. It was already a favorite and now its lighter and cheaper. What's not to love about this?

    #2026087
    Jerry Adams
    BPL Member

    @retiredjerry

    Locale: Oregon and Washington

    I looked at sticksblog

    1.8 ounces wet (after you shake it out "like a madman")

    maybe 2 ounces in a freezer zip top bag

    Stick said case was clear. I wonder if you can see the filter media?

    #2026089
    And E
    Spectator

    @lunchandynner

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    That's an awesome price. Gonna have to pick one up and give my regular Squeeze to my parents to use!

    #2026091
    William Chilton
    BPL Member

    @williamc3

    Locale: Antakya

    Highwaterfilters has it available for pre-order (expected to ship on the 24th) for $22
    highwater

    #2026092
    Jim H
    BPL Member

    @jraiderguy

    Locale: Bay Area

    I blew out the original washer on my Squeeze last weekend. That's all the excuse I needed.

    #2026102
    Jesse D.
    BPL Member

    @upcountry

    Locale: Lassen Co.

    Well I was just way too excited about my new Squeeze and then I see this…. I jumped the gun by about a week it seems. Might have to justify gifting that to a friend and picking up a Mini.

    #2026103
    Kathleen B
    Member

    @rosierabbit

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Cool. I just ordered one. Better hurry!

    #2026118
    USA Duane Hall
    BPL Member

    @hikerduane

    Locale: Extreme northern Sierra Nevada

    I'll wait, can't filter snow. :) Only a few bucks savings.
    Duane

    #2026138
    Ron Bell / MLD
    BPL Member

    @mountainlaureldesigns

    Locale: USA

    We will start shipping tomorrow! Also check our FB page for more info.mini2

    #2026152
    Edward Z
    BPL Member

    @fuzz

    Locale: Sunny San Diego

    Bought n paid!

    #2026177
    Kenneth Jacobs
    BPL Member

    @f8less

    Locale: Midwest -or- Rockies

    I'm curious if Smartwater bottle sport caps still work with the new filter as a backflush? Anyone know this?

    TIA

    KJ

    #2026196
    Ian
    BPL Member

    @10-7

    Seeing that I purchased my Sawyer three months ago, it only makes sense that I just ordered the mini.

    I really need a 12 step program..

    #2026206
    Erik G
    BPL Member

    @fox212

    Locale: Central Coast

    Well, I might be the only BPLer who is glad they held off on getting the original squeeze! ;)

    Lighter, more compact, more versatile, female threads and nipples on inlet and outlet. Seems like a perfect revision to the squeeze. I wonder if they're even going to continue making the original squeeze as this one seems better in every way.

    Re backflushing: Since it has internal threads on the outlet, can't you use any bottle it'll screw onto to backflush it now? Or with a bladder system by connecting the drink tube to the outlet nipple (of course, do NOT use your dirty water bag to backflush!)? If so, yet another significant advantage over the original squeeze.

    Definitely time for me to upgrade my water filter!

    #2026241
    Jason Elsworth
    Spectator

    @jephoto

    Locale: New Zealand

    Had been holding off on getting a Sawyer, so this was perfect timing. For solo trips I generally just drink untreated water (usually OK here in NZ) and use tablets to treat a bulk load overnight. However, the Sawyer mini should be great for family trips when I like to treat water and people don't always want to wait 15-30 minutes for their drink:).

    #2026417
    Adam Kramer
    BPL Member

    @rbeard

    Locale: ATL, Southern Appalachia

    amazon has it going for 19.95 plus 4.95 shipping.

    #2026427
    And E
    Spectator

    @lunchandynner

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Where are you seeing it on amazon? When I do a search for it, it comes up as unavailable with no price listed. Can you link, please?

    #2026431
    Adam Kramer
    BPL Member

    @rbeard

    Locale: ATL, Southern Appalachia

    there were 6 this morning at that price. you can get them at gossamer gear for 27.95 shipped with the discount.

    #2026432
    Jeanine Taylor
    BPL Member

    @jetaylor

    Locale: Oregon

    Two-pack sold on Amazon for $42.58 plus $5.99 shipping. Looks like the new one. No reviews.

    #2026437
    Jim H
    BPL Member

    @jraiderguy

    Locale: Bay Area

    I too saw it yesterday on amazon for $20 plus $5 shipping. I can't find it now though. It was a third party seller. Right now all I can find is this one:
    http://www.amazon.com/averPak-Pack-Includes-Sawyer-Filter/dp/B00FBBANFK/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1379688447&sr=1-4&keywords=sawyer+mini

    This page has a picture of it, but when you click through nobody is selling it. Maybe they went out of stock since yesterday.

    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sawyer+mini&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asawyer+mini

    I bought from MLD.

    #2026441
    Ken Larson
    BPL Member

    @kenlarson

    Locale: Western Michigan

    Questions I sent to SAWYER and their answer as of 20Sept2013 concerning the filter:

    Is the new Sawyer MINI™ Filter Hollow Fiber Membrane mass and volume the same as the Original Sawyer Squeeze Filter?

    Would the performance and duration between back flushing be comparable?

    SAWYER RESPONSE>>>>>>No, it’s about ½ which means you will clean it twice as often but the performance (removal rates) are the same.

    #2026446
    Ron Bell / MLD
    BPL Member

    @mountainlaureldesigns

    Locale: USA

    Clarification on Ken's Post:

    The 1/2 reference is only pertaining to backflush frequency.

    The backflushing frequency would be increased in the weight savings of a smaller more compact filter, but if you prefilter silty water then you do not have to do it too often. Plus- back flushing is incredibly easy with this filter. So, even if it is a full double the amount of backflushing is not really a problem because it was never a problem at 2X.

    On flow rate, is a wee bit less than the Squeeze but not much – I can suck through it OK using the straw.

    Maybe clearing up a few other posts – A few sellers should have them now (or soon) and we for sure have then right now – I just packed up an order that came in 2min ago and it's heading off to the PO soon.

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