Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Sawyer Squeeze comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.8). The gap is mostly about thru-hikers and frequent backpackers wanting one filter for years — read the strengths below before deciding.
The GravityWorks 4L is the group pick — best for filtering large volumes hands-free for multiple people.
The Sawyer Squeeze is the best-overall pick — most adaptable filter with longest lifespan.
Best for groups. Gravity-fed. Most expensive.
Best lifespan. Most adaptable. Slower than BeFree.
| Spec | Platypus GravityWorks 4L | Sawyer Squeeze |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4L | — |
| Type | Gravity | — |
| Flow | Fast | Moderate |
| Brand | Platypus | Sawyer |
| Lifespan | — | 100,000 gallons |
| Weight | — | 3 oz |