User Review: SteriPEN Adventurer

SteriPEN Adventurer
Above: The current Adventurer, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $125

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.

Previously a devotee to Aquamira solution, I'd forgotten how obnoxious the taste truly is with all Purification tablets or solutions. Bottom line, Steripen is a taste-free relatively idiot-proof method of getting clean water without the weight and hassle of a ceramic pump... (charcoal is so bad, it's not even worth mentioning)

Hugely recommended for overseas travel, and for domestic backpacking, just in terms of weight and ease... great

One drawback: need a widemouth Nalgene to insert sensors / only one liter at a time.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Adventurer at 10 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
SteriPen Adventurer Handheld Water Purifier (Spring 2008)$99.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
SteriPEN Adventurer Handheld Ultraviolet Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now
SteriPEN Adventurer Handheld Ultraviolet Water Purifier w/ Solar Charger$139.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Steripen Adventure Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
Adventurer Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now
Adventurer Water Purifier with Solar Charging Case$139.95Buy Now

RockCreek
2 purchase options:
Adventurer Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now
Adventurer and Solar Charging Case Pack$149.95Buy Now

Powderfin.com
Adventurer Water Purifier$124.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
SteriPEN Adventurer$129.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Adventurer$99.95Buy Now

EMS
2 purchase options:
Adventurer Water Purifier$99.95Buy Now
Adventurer Water Purifier$139.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Adventurer Pack$129.95Buy Now

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