Recently a clogged/low-flow Sawyer Squeeze was passed down to me by someone who simply bought a new one. Having restored my Sawyer Mini before with a vinegar soak and backflush with distilled water, I did that with the Squeeze and it seems to flow adequately well now. Should I do a backflush with bleach water before putting away for longer term? I don't typically do that with the Mini. What I do is shake it out as best I can after backflushing with distilled water, then let it dry out. (I soak in distilled water before leaving on a hike where I think I'll need it. Sounds like a hassle, but I'm rarely in a situation where water treatment is necessary ... I can usually just carry extra water between reliable sources).
Reviewing what I can find online, I see that the YT-er "Backcountry Banter" recommended a bleach water backflush before long-term storage. I wonder if I should be doing that.
Reviewing what I can find online, I see that the YT-er "Backcountry Banter" recommended a bleach water backflush before long-term storage. I wonder if I should be doing that.