User Review: SteriPEN Classic

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

Rating: rated 4.5 of 5 stars

This is a great water purification device for backpacking- or any other outdoors activity where you want fresh clean drinking water.

First some of the cons... you need enough water that you can totally submerge a nalgene- no pump. This has only been an issue once or twice and someone in my group had a pump- and I had enough water anyways.

Pros- light weight- EASY- FUN- kills everything, even viruses. I like it over filter pump devices because I know it's killing the rare virus, and doesn't have that after taste from pills etc.

Considerations- you can't use alkaline batteries. LET ME REPEAT! You can't use alkaline batteries! You must use rechargeable or NiCad's. I use rechargeable as they are the most reliable.

READ the instructions and don't guess your way through it on the first time and you'll love this thing.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Classic at 8 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
Hydro-Photon SteriPEN Ultraviolet Water Purifier$79.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier$67.96Buy Now

Moosejaw
SteriPen Classic Handheld Water Purifier$67.96Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Steripen UV Water Purifier$79.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
SteriPEN™ Classic$79.95Buy Now

RockCreek
Classic Water Purifier$79.95Buy Now

EMS
Classic Water Purifier$79.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Retail Pack$99.95Buy Now

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