Brand | SteriPen |
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Product Dimensions | 6.1"L x 0.9"W x 1.3"H |
Package Information | Bag |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
Model Name | Steripen Adventurer Opti UV Water Purifier |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.91 x 4.45 x 2.2 inches |
Package Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.1 x 0.9 x 1.3 inches |
Brand Name | SteriPen |
Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
Color | Black/Green |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Hydro-Photon, Inc. |
Part Number | ADO-MP-EF |
Model Year | 2015 |
Style | Water Purifier |
Size | Small |
Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
Fishing Technique | Spinning, Casting |
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Brand | SteriPen |
Product Dimensions | 6.1"L x 0.9"W x 1.3"H |
Package Information | Bag |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
Model Name | Steripen Adventurer Opti UV Water Purifier |
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About this item
- Compact handheld UV water purifier designed specifically for outdoor/expedition use; Reusable for up to 8,000 liters
- Destroys more than 99.9 percent of harmful microorganisms, including Giardia, bacteria, viruses and protozoa
- Safe and effective without altering taste, pH, or other properties of water; chemical-free
- Water sensor doubles as an LED flashlight
- Comes with two disposable CR123 batteries and a neoprene case with belt loop
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ASIN | B00M3SOJIG |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #27,344 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #50 in Camping & Hiking Water Filters |
Date First Available | April 17, 2010 |
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Customers like the ease of use and size of the water purification unit. They mention that it is easy to use on the trail, and the compact size makes it useful when traveling. Customers are also satisfied with the weight, value, and performance. However, some customers have reported issues with the brightness and quality of the product.
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Customers like the performance of the water purification unit. For example, they mention it works great, it keeps them healthy when it worked, and is an awesome device. Some say that it works very fast and is small and compact. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and value of the product.
"...This also works VERY fast as opposed to iodine/chlorine tablets. Those can take up to 4 hours to kill cryptosporidia/giardia...." Read more
"...we used the Steripen when we filled our Nalgene water bottle and it worked great...." Read more
"Functions good and the optical sensor senses all types of water, including water that has already been filtered through, "Zero Water Filters"...." Read more
"Honestly the concept is great but I have a few concerns that I would love for someone to help me with (I already emailed steripen)...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the water purification unit. They mention that it is compact, easy to use on the trail, and lightweight.
"...It's compact and has a nice little case to travel with and super easy to use." Read more
"...Other than that it's relatively easy and quick once you use it a few times.1 year update:..." Read more
"...I turned on the SteriPen and used as instructed. Very simple. And, none of us got sick (myself and three of my kids all drank water from India)." Read more
"...If you're using it for travel, then its extremely convenient because (1) you never have to think about buying water at the store, and (2) you don't..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the water purification unit. They mention that it is small and compact, making it easy to carry and use while backpacking. Customers also appreciate the small size and portability of the product.
"...It's compact and has a nice little case to travel with and super easy to use." Read more
"...Eventually, I ditched it to shave grams. It's small, portable, and light weight...." Read more
"...They last a long time and weigh almost nothing.The whole unit feels like it weighs almost nothing. I think it's 3.6 oz...." Read more
"...It takes about 90 seconds to treat 1 liter. It is light in weight with a small profile...." Read more
Customers like the compact size of the water purification unit. They say it is useful not only when backpacking, but also when traveling, and it is light in weight with a small profile.
"...It's compact and has a nice little case to travel with and super easy to use." Read more
"...And it's extremely compact and works with most containers you might run into traveling...." Read more
"...Eventually, I ditched it to shave grams. It's small, portable, and light weight...." Read more
"...It is light in weight with a small profile...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the water purification unit. They say it's worth the cost.
"...Never got sick, saved money and saved on plastic waste by not having to buy bottled water when traveling. Drinkable water in a minute...." Read more
"...Totally worth the cost!! Awesome device!" Read more
"...So easy and I never got sick. I saved a lot of money too. I purchased this one for my niece who is quite a traveller too. She is so excited about it...." Read more
"...Lol. Honestly, this is great. I can't and travel a lot and it's fairly cheap. Work it. For camping I also use a compact filter system too fyi." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the water purification unit. Some mention that it's a great product for travel and backpacking, as the casing is waterproof. However, others say that it is terrible, an absolute waste of time, and did not last.
"...Filters only filter out chemicals and dissolved solids, they do NOT filter out, nor kill Bacteria, Germs, or Viruses, nor do they sanitize the water...." Read more
"...It gives me some pause to think I could drop this thing (it is fairly sturdy) or have it's batteries go dead on my next longer planned expedition...." Read more
"This thing is awful. Here is the problem. I purchased a SteriPen Journey a few years back and I used it until it finally broke...." Read more
"...Glad I went with this model as it’s casing was waterprooof when using. Used it when traveling around Ecuador and the Galápagos...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the water purification unit. Some mention that the batteries lasted a pretty good amount of time, while others say that the battery died in a brand new device.
"...SteriPEN went haywire on me, flashing red, making me think the battery was failing (after only 8 uses). Possibly a reflection thing?..." Read more
"...If you're a gram counter like me, this is a big deal. They last a long time and weigh almost nothing...." Read more
"...I can get it to work about 1/4 the time. The batteries that it came with were dead so I bought brand new CR123 batteries for it and it works about..." Read more
"...The batteries lasted a pretty good amount of time -- we had to change them twice, but that was easy to do, and the batteries are easy to find at..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the water purification unit. They mention that the light just flashes red, the UV lamp does not light up, and the light can be hard to see when it's bright out.
"...put it too far out while you stir the water, then the light turns off. So incredibly frustrating. Trust me, don't buy this...." Read more
"...Just arrived and tried to use and the light just flashes red...." Read more
"...KleanKanteen stainless bottle, as the SteriPEN went haywire on me, flashing red, making me think the battery was failing (after only 8 uses)...." Read more
"...use but the device kept going into error mode; ie the UV light went off before it should and the red indicator light went flashing...." Read more
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I really wanted to get the USB rechargeable SteriPEN. Although it would have been perfect for camping, it was going to be a pain on our trek. That's why we purchased this version. We went through 2 sets of batteries and we were on our 3rd. It functioned perfectly; we never had an issue.
This also works VERY fast as opposed to iodine/chlorine tablets. Those can take up to 4 hours to kill cryptosporidia/giardia. The SteriPEN "kills" everything in 90 seconds. Granted, that's "per liter", but it's still a lot quicker.
The only downside I can think of is "one liter at a time". It worked great for 2 people. I would certainly look for some kind of gravity device for large groups (not to mention you "only" get ~50 liters on new batteries).
EDIT: 3/29/2016
I've had this pen for almost a year now (can't believe it's been that long since I was in Nepal). It's still holding up to a 5 star review. We've since taken on a couple of trips (one time to Mexico and one time to Guatemala).
After reading some of the other reviews, I feel like I should mention that this works best with 1 liter, wide-mouth bottles. I actually purchased a Camelbak Chute ( CamelBak Chute Water Bottle, Bluegrass, 1-Liter ) to go along with this particular SteriPEN (and I needed a new water bottle anyway). You can treat less than 1 liter, but you should never treat more than 1 liter at a time (and no ice). For example, you could treat a glass of tap water (as long as it's deep enough to make contact with the contacts).
The SteriPEN never reached the bottom of the Chute. However, there was enough room to agitate the contaminated water by sticking the pen down in and then swirling it around. All I can say is that neither my wife nor I ever got sick using this system.
This product has some advantages over filters: it can't freeze, so no worries about having to keep it in your sleeping bag at night. And it's extremely compact and works with most containers you might run into traveling. Your water source has to be fairly clear and not brackish both for it to work and for the water to taste good so it's best to collect from a moving source such as a stream rather than a pond.
Honestly my one complaint is the battery. It uses 2x CR123A batteries which weigh 32g together - a third of the pen's weight! Literally nothing else in a typical backpacker's equipment list uses that battery type, so a third of its weight is useless 99.9% of the day. I would love to see a version that took AAA batteries to save that weight.
1 year update:
So I've used this on most of my backpacking trips for the past year now and so far so good! It didn't seem to like lithium ion batteries unless they were just old ones and out of juice (total possibility). Hasn't let me down yet though and is still my go to for water purification.