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SteriPEN Adventurer

SteriPEN Adventurer

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 9 Trailspace users

Description

Want to purify questionable water while only adding four ounces (110 grams) to your pack weight? The SteriPEN Adventurer uses ultraviolet light to destroy the DNA of waterborne microbes, rendering them unable to reproduce and make you sick. It kills 99.99 percent of all viruses, bacteria, protozoa, household germs, and bio-terror weapons. It also eliminates travel risks that can cause diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis, and Legionnaires’ disease.

The Adventurer is simple to use. Push a button, place the lamp in the water, and stir until the automatic-sensor-light turns green. It purifies 16 ounces of water in 48 seconds and a liter in 90 seconds. The Adventurer will purify 1,250 gallons of water, at a cost of only 10 cents per gallon of water.

MSRP: $129

Here's what other sites are saying:

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! 32 oz Wide Mouth Bottle - Sea Blue WM With the purchase of Adventurer Water Purifier.Free shipping!"

From Campmor:
"SteriPEN uses ultraviolet light to destroy the DNA of microorganisms making them unable to reproduce and cause illness. There's no pumping, chemicals, test strips, timekeeping, aftertaste, clogging, lubrication or replacement filters. The Adventurer works in three easy steps; Push button to activate, Place the lamp in the water, Stir water until indicator light turns green. Purifies16 oz. of water in 48 seconds 1 liter in 90 seconds Fast and light Push button automatic microprocessor and sensor controlled timing Eliminates viruses and bacteria Eliminates protozoa including Cryptosporidium and Giardia Meets U.S. EPA standards for microbiological water purifiers. 2 CR123 Batteries included Size: 6.1 in. Weight:3.6 oz. (without batteries) Instructions and nylon carry case included."

From Backcountry.com:
"Using similar UV treatment techniques found in water bottling plants and hospitals, the feather-light SteriPEN Adventurer destroys 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, Giardia, and other nasty little bugs. Here's how it works: Dip the SteriPEN Adventurer in any vessel containing up to 16oz of clear water. When the sensor detects water, the germicidal UV lamp comes on and administers a 38-48 second dose, and that's it-purified, Montezuma-free water for your drinking and cooking pleasure. The Adventurer comes in a protective hard case for rugged trips and handles the occasional tumble or crush like a champ. *Includes two non-rechargeable lithium CR123A batteries."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. SteriPen Adventurer Handheld Water Purifier (Fall 2009) The Adventurer Handheld Water Purifier by SteriPen is half the size of the SteriPen Classic. Because it's fast (48 seconds for 16 ounces), light (under 110g/4 oz), easy and effective, it's perfect for hikers and campers who value powerful products in small packages with no loss of effectiveness. Its optional solar charging case let's you go off the grid-way off. Adventurer ships with 2 non-rechargeable (disposable) batteries, a nylon case and users guide."

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Adventurer
Reviewed by Imacanuk, Jul 29, 2009

"I've had this going on my 3rd season now. Great product. I've found, though, that leaving batteries in it over the off-season [or even a couple weeks] will drain them out. These batteries are about $10 each, and you need 2. That's a pretty pricey maintenance, when compared to other systems."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Adventurer
Reviewed by BioMan56, Apr 22, 2009

"I recently used this product as a primary water source tool. The Steripen performed flawlessly, it was fast and compact. I brought along a 1L bottle for which to sterilize in while in camp and to fill my 2L reservoir in my pack. Just hit the button once for a 1L dose and off you go, 1."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Adventurer
Reviewed by Cameron Bell, Nov 21, 2008

"The SteriPen meets all EPA standards for health - that should be enough. I have a friend who never filters water, and he hikes the same areas I do, and he never got sick with no treatment at all. So anything I say about how effective it is will not help."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Adventurer
Reviewed by Pig Pen, Nov 04, 2008

"I have used the SteriPen for over two years. It has worked flawlessly. It's like magic, just move the wand in the water. You do not have to balance yourself on a rock with a bottle between your legs and pump or be limited by the length of your pick up hose."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Adventurer
Reviewed by 300winmag, Oct 04, 2008

"I bought the Adventurer with the solar panel battery charger storage case.

I love this pen but still carry chlorine dioxide tablets as a back up (and hydration bag sterilizer every few days).

Eric"

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rated 5 of 5 stars Adventurer
Reviewed by JamesS, Oct 31, 2007

"I bought this on a whim and now I feel like a genius! I don't even bother to carry my Katadyn Hiker or my MSR MIOX any longer. This thing weighs nothing and it's easy to use. Take it out of its cover, press the button once to purify a liter of water, look for the flashing green light, insert until the blue light comes on, stir, stop when the blue light goes out (about 45 seconds or so)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Adventurer
Reviewed by Rickosovitch, Oct 14, 2007

"I have used the SteriPen Adventurer all this year. Six trips; about 15 days on the trail. I love it. The only problem I've had was in trying to use Tenergy rechargeable batteries. They just don't work! I've gone back to using only Panasonic non-rechargeables and haven't had a problem since."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Adventurer
Reviewed by Kellen, Aug 14, 2007

"Fact is, water purification is vital (I hear giardia sucks big time), yet many are reticent to either pay the expense or perhaps trust the Steripen. I opted for the Adventurer for the extended battery life and smaller size, though the Steripen original was tempting."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Adventurer
Reviewed by Charlie Townsend, May 01, 2007

"My SteriPen Adventurer's battery compartment nut stripped out after the supplied-at-purchase batteries failed after only three home base tests and one field use - leaving me without any means to purify my water. The problem is partially in the design, as the nut is of super low quality and the screw is so short you can't really tell if you've properly caught the threads."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Adventurer at 9 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

CampSaver.com		Steripen Adventurer Water Purifier$71.96Buy Now

Campmor		Adventurer Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com		SteriPEN Adventurer Handheld Ultraviolet Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now

Moosejaw		SteriPen Adventurer Handheld Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now

REI		Adventurer Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor		SteriPEN™ Adventurer$129.95Buy Now

RockCreek		Adventurer Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now

EMS		Adventurer Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:		Adventurer Pack$99.95Buy Now
Adventurer and Solar Charging Case Pack$149.95Buy Now

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