Sawyer Stories

My role as Community Manager at Sawyer Products has been expanding my scope of work in some truly incredible ways since Feb 2023.

Get to Know Cnoc Founder Gilad Nachmani
Katie Houston Katie Houston

Get to Know Cnoc Founder Gilad Nachmani

The day ultralight backpackers and trail runners alike have waited for has finally arrived; you can now purchase Sawyer filters and Cnoc reservoirs as a single system! With 3 options to choose from, these reservoirs are the perfect pair to our industry-leading filtration systems.

We sat down with Cnoc Founder Gilad Nachmani to get the inside scoop on the new collaboration.

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Stories from the Storm
Katie Houston Katie Houston

Stories from the Storm

We’d like to take this opportunity to share some stories from the Hurricane Helene relief efforts; stories of helpers and hope. 

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From Filters to Futures: 2024 in Review
Katie Houston Katie Houston

From Filters to Futures: 2024 in Review

There are 2.2 billion people around the world who don’t have access to clean water. Here are some of their stories, and how their lives have changed for the better. 

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Floods and Biting Bugs
Katie Houston Katie Houston

Floods and Biting Bugs

In addition to the trauma the region has endured, the Southern Appalachians are also facing an environmental crisis caused by the severe flooding. There are many reasons biting bugs in particular seem to flourish after a flood, and there’s protection you can trust.

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Sawyer Supports REI Cooperative Action Fund at Beaverton Grand Opening
Katie Houston Katie Houston

Sawyer Supports REI Cooperative Action Fund at Beaverton Grand Opening

Everyone’s favorite outdoor co-op recently opened its latest brick-and-mortar store in Beaverton, Oregon, with a three-day celebration to mark the occasion. Sawyer celebrated with a $5,000 donation to the REI Cooperative Action Fund, whose mission is to create a more equitable outdoors for everyone.

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Buy Coffee, Give Water with Serve Hope International
Katie Houston Katie Houston

Buy Coffee, Give Water with Serve Hope International

Did you know your morning cup of coffee could be doing more than helping energize you for the day ahead? Just one bag of Coffee from Serve Hope International can provide 100,000 gallons of water to a family in Central America.

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Sawyer's Women-Led Charity Partners that Shine
Katie Houston Katie Houston

Sawyer's Women-Led Charity Partners that Shine

This International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting those who work most closely with (or are entirely led by) women. Read on to learn more about the incredible organizations that are empowering women all over the globe, one filter at a time.

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5 Giving Tuesday Deals for Trail Lovers
Katie Houston Katie Houston

5 Giving Tuesday Deals for Trail Lovers

Giving Tuesday is a breath of fresh air between the consumerism and rigamarole of the holidays, so take this opportunity to support an organization that shares your values.

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Give the Gift of Clean Water this Giving Tuesday
Katie Houston Katie Houston

Give the Gift of Clean Water this Giving Tuesday

Since its creation in 2023, The Sawyer Foundation has provided over $1,000,000 in funds to support clean water projects across the globe, and this Giving Tuesday Sawyer will be matching all donations made to help fund this life-saving work.

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Sawyer Sneak Peek of "Hiking Your Feelings"
Katie Houston Katie Houston

Sawyer Sneak Peek of "Hiking Your Feelings"

With affirmations, prompts, and reflection exercises throughout — all presented from Sydney’s supportive and self-effacing perspective — Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your “trauma pack” and step into the best version of yourself.

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