Sawyer Squeeze vs ULA Circuit

92 facts in comparison

These products are from different categories (Camping Gear vs Backpacks), so direct comparison may not be meaningful.

Based on 440 Reddit opinions. Close race—ULA CircuitULA Circuit edges ahead.

440 opinions

ULA Circuit leads by 4pts

76%

Based on

936 Redditors

Sawyer Squeeze

~$57.51

433 opinions

tldr; Best value filter. Light, fast, reliable. Thread onto bottles. Everyone's pick.

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Reddit's Pick

ULA Circuit

80%

B+

Based on

12 Redditors

Winner

ULA Circuit

Limited Data

~$19.69

7 opinions

tldr; Ultralight that carries weight. More features than most UL packs. Best of both worlds.

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🔧DUR

⚡EAS

📦POR

⭐WEA

❤️COM

Points

100

Points

Score by Category

Durability

55%—

Ease of Use

54%—

Portability

72%—

Weather Resistance

100%—

Comfort

—100%

Why is ULA Circuit better than Sawyer Squeeze?

Higher Reddit score (80% vs 76%)
Ultralight capable
Carries load well
Thru-hike proven

Based on 948 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the ULA CircuitULA Circuit

Winning by 4 points (80% vs 76%)

Ultralight capable

Carries load well

Thru-hike proven

High confidence (948 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 948 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Sawyer Squeeze

7.6/10

936 mentions

ULA Circuit

8.0/10

12 mentions

DURABILITY

Sawyer Squeeze5.5/10

ULA CircuitN/A

VALUE

Sawyer Squeeze8.1/10

ULA CircuitN/A

EASE OF USE

Sawyer Squeeze5.4/10

ULA CircuitN/A

PORTABILITY

Sawyer Squeeze7.2/10

ULA CircuitN/A

WEATHER RESISTANCE

Sawyer Squeeze10.0/10

ULA CircuitN/A

ORGANIZATION

Sawyer SqueezeN/A

ULA Circuit10.0/10

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Head to Head

Topic	Sawyer Squeeze	ULA Circuit
Durability	55%	N/A
Value	81%	N/A
Ease Of Use	54%	N/A
Portability	72%	N/A
Weather Resistance	100%	N/A
Organization	N/A	100%
Comfort	N/A	100%
Build Quality	N/A	100%

Category Wins

Sawyer Squeeze: 5|ULA Circuit: 3

Head to Head

Sawyer Squeeze: 5|ULA Circuit: 3

DurabilitySawyer Squeeze

Sawyer Squeeze55%

ULA CircuitN/A

ValueSawyer Squeeze

Sawyer Squeeze81%

ULA CircuitN/A

Ease Of UseSawyer Squeeze

Sawyer Squeeze54%

ULA CircuitN/A

PortabilitySawyer Squeeze

Sawyer Squeeze72%

ULA CircuitN/A

Weather ResistanceSawyer Squeeze

Sawyer Squeeze100%

ULA CircuitN/A

OrganizationULA Circuit

Sawyer SqueezeN/A

ULA Circuit100%

ComfortULA Circuit

Sawyer SqueezeN/A

ULA Circuit100%

Build QualityULA Circuit

Sawyer SqueezeN/A

ULA Circuit100%

Sawyer Squeeze

76%

80%

ULA Circuit

Sawyer Squeeze76%

ULA Circuit80%

Close race - ULA Circuit edges ahead by 4 points

Key Specs

Spec	Sawyer Squeeze	ULA Circuit
Brand	Sawyer	EISCO
Manufacturer	Sawyer Products	Eisco
Color	Black	Various
Weight	0.58863423954 pounds	0.6 Pounds
Height	11.75 Inches	3.0 inches

Key Highlights

Sawyer SqueezeWinner

🏆 Best value

🪶 Lightweight

⚡ Fast flow

💰 Great price

ULA Circuit

🪶 Ultralight capable

⚖️ Carries load well

🥾 Thru-hike proven

🔧 More features

Topic Battles

Sawyer Squeeze: 4|Tied: 0|ULA Circuit: 1

🔧Durability

Sawyer Squeeze wins

Sawyer Squeeze

55%

ULA Circuit

—

⚡Ease of Use

Sawyer Squeeze wins

Sawyer Squeeze

54%

ULA Circuit

—

📦Portability

Sawyer Squeeze wins

Sawyer Squeeze

72%

ULA Circuit

—

⭐Weather Resistance

Sawyer Squeeze wins

Sawyer Squeeze

100%

ULA Circuit

—

❤️Comfort

ULA Circuit wins

Sawyer Squeeze

—

ULA Circuit

100%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for ULA Circuit

Best Praise

+2 pts

“My most recommended brands are none of those mentioned. ULA, Matador, and Goruck.”

r/Backpacks

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No negative quotes found

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Sawyer Squeeze

Best Praise

+114 pts

“My Squeeze has been going great since 2018. I had a few moments of slow flow some years ago but I've resolved that... Anyway, how are you back flushing it? Are you prefiltering the water with something like a folded bandana? If you've had the same problem with multiple filters, it's not likely to be a defective product so you're asking the right question.”

r/Ultralight

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Top Criticism

+22 pts

“Had this happen when with a filter I believed to be fully dried (air dried for 2 weeks) at the end of a summer season. Made me dubious it's even possible to for a squeeze to be fully dry inside after it's been used.”

r/Ultralight

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3 more quotes available below

Sentiment Over Time

Sawyer Squeeze

ULA Circuit

📈Historical Price Data

Sawyer Squeeze

ULA Circuit

Sawyer Squeeze

All-time low: $48.69(2025-06)

$2 below 90-day avg

ULA Circuit

All-time low: $5.52(2016-02)

Which is Better?

ULA Circuit Wins

80%

Circuit

76%

Squeeze

Close race, but ULA Circuit edges ahead by 4 points based on 948 Reddit opinions.

Why ULA CircuitWinner

🪶 Ultralight capable
⚖️ Carries load well
🥾 Thru-hike proven

Why Sawyer Squeeze

🏆 Best value
🪶 Lightweight
More discussed (936 vs 12)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

58%Positive

Positive

58%

Neutral

42%

Negative

Based on 12 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

35%Positive

Positive

35%

Neutral

54%

Negative

11%

Based on 936 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Sawyer Squeeze	ULA Circuit
Brand	Sawyer	EISCO
Manufacturer	Sawyer Products	Eisco
Color	Black	Various
Weight	0.58863423954 pounds	0.6 Pounds
Height	11.75 Inches	3.0 inches
Capacity	—	68 Liters
Max Load	—	35 lbs (15.8 kg)
Material	—	400D Robic nylon
Frame System	—	Carbon fiber and Delrin suspension hoop, aluminum stay
Torso Length Range	—	12 inch - 24 inch

Feature Checklist

Sawyer Squeeze: 6|ULA Circuit: 2

Feature	Sawyer Squeeze	ULA Circuit
The Cnoc 2 liter (64 ounce) bladder is made from extra-durable TPU with a wide mouth opening for fast, easy filling.
Lightweight
Lightweight, easy to use portable water filter removes harmful bacteria, protozoa, cysts, sediment, And 100% of microplastics; Perfect for outdoor adventures, travel, or emergency preparedness
13 PIECE KIT \|\| Kit is comprised of 13 components - two D-cell batteries, 120" of insulated wire, knife switch, two bulb holders, two battery holders and five miniature light bulbs. *Required but not included: Wire Cutter & Stripper, and Multimeter or Voltmeter & Ammeter (used for measuring current behaviors)
Fast flow
The system weighs less than 6 ounces and includes a cleaning coupling and cleaning plunger, TPU pouch is BPA and PVC Free.
100% of squeeze units individually tested three times to performance standards by sawyer
Ultralight capable

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Sawyer Squeeze	ULA Circuit
Reddit Score	76%	80%
Mentions	936	12
Sentiment	+ 331- 102	+ 7- 0

Where to Buy

Sawyer Squeeze

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All-time low was $48.69 on 2025-06

~1K sold/month on Amazon

ULA Circuit

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All-time low was $5.52 on 2016-02

~100 sold/month on Amazon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ULA Circuit or Sawyer Squeeze?

Based on 948 Reddit comments, ULA Circuit has a slight edge with 80% positive sentiment vs Sawyer Squeeze's 76%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy ULA Circuit or Sawyer Squeeze?

Both have similar approval ratings (80% vs 76%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.

What do Redditors love about ULA Circuit?

Reddit users highlight: Ultralight capable. Carries load well. Thru-hike proven. With 12 mentions and 80% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Sawyer Squeeze?

Reddit users highlight: Best value. Lightweight. Fast flow. With 936 mentions and 76% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 948 Reddit comments: 12 about ULA Circuit and 936 about Sawyer Squeeze. Data was sourced from Camping Gear community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

440 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 5/25/2026

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