SteriPEN® Emergency Handheld Water Purifier

[The Stig]

More info HERE at beprepared.com

SteriPEN® Emergency Handheld Water Purifier harnesses the power of ultraviolet (UV) light to purify drinking water. Water bottling plants and cities purify water using UV light. Now you can hold this purifying power in your hand. Purify 16 ounces of water in only 48 seconds (or 90 seconds for 32 ounces). SteriPEN® Emergency Handheld Water Purifier eliminates over 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa such as giardia and cryptosporidium. - See more at: http://beprepared.com/steripen-emerg....X2EBFMkZ.dpuf

On sale for $36.99.

No idea if that's a good price or if this is a good product but given the flooding out in Colorado it's probably a good time for all of us to reconsider our water filtration capabilities.

[bacpacker]

I have one of the original models. I think they make 3 models now. I have used it a few times with good results. It does require batteries. I like it ok, but have decided to go with the Sawyer brand. It now is a back up along with my old Pur backpacking filter. I trust it more than any, but it is heavy and can be stopped up easily. The sawyer seems to be the best all round.

[ElevenBravo]

Thats a good pen and a good price. Google is your friend for reviews, details and information. Worth the investment.

Personally, my first go to is my MSR MiniWorks filter, it not only has a ceramic but also a carbon filter... Water out the pond or stream taste like natural spring water.

If concerned about viri, I would use the MSR, and then add bleach and/or SteriPen.

Ive talked to some hikers on the AT, they used the Steri exclusively for an entire through hike and never got sick. That is user testimony worth noting.

EB