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Hydro Photon SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier

Hydro Photon SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier description

Using similar UV treatment techniques found in water bottling plants and hospitals, the compact Hydro Photon SteriPEN Classic provides a high-tech, foolproof way to quickly purify water anywhere around the globe. Here's how it worksdip the SteriPEN in any vessel containing up to 16oz (454g) of clear water and start stirring. When the device's sensor detects water, the germicidal UV lamp comes on and administers a 38-48 second dose, destroying 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, Giardia, and other nasty little bugs. It's that simple! No messy pumps, no gross-tasting tabletsjust a UV pen that could probably double as a rave accessory.

I get tired of my right are being so much bigger than my left arm after coming home from backpacking trips. The SteriPEN has totally solved that issue. No more pumping a filter and you preserve the great taste of mountain spring water! You light up my life SteriPEN!

It may be hard to believe that stirring a UV light in some water will purify it and there really is no signs that it is doing its job but I must say that while i have used this pen i have never had an health issues from drinking water treated with this pen. It is very easy to use, light, compact and doesn't effect the taste of the water. I did however have an issue with it when it refused start. Instructions suggested drying it out and an hour or so in the sun seemed to fix the problem that never returned. You can also buy a filter/steripen bracket that screws into the top of a nalgene bottle that is very handy in water that has 'bits' in it.

I spent a month in Uganda drinking from a mud hole. Given, I needed a Sweetwater to purify the muck out (so that the Steripen could work properly). I give it full credit for me not becoming dead, or worse! ;) Actually I never even got sick. Trust it! It works!