SteriPEN Ultra
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SteriPEN Ultra
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- Advanced water purifying pen sterilizes rivers and creeks
- OLED display tracks battery, treatment success, and number of uses
- USB-rechargeable battery purifies 50 liters of water
- Filters waterborne bacteria, viruses, and protozoa like giardia and cryptosporidium
- Item #HYD0027
- Purifying Element
- UV light
- Eliminates
- bacteria, viruses, protozoa (giardia, cryptosporidium)
- Treatment Time
- 48 seconds
- Includes
- USB cable, AC adapter, neoprene case, user guide
- Dimensions
- 5.1 x 1.4 x 0.8in
- Claimed Weight
- 2.6oz
- Activity
- water purification on-the-go
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 years
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Overall Rating
4 based on 11 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 18, 2024
Central America approved
So easy to use I thought I’d get sick drinking water out of mountain streams. No issues. Inadvertently had to drink out of a stagnant pond, tadpoles and lots of animal “signs”. No problem.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 18, 2024
Great product. I used it several times to purify water with. It works!!!
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
June 28, 2024
Perfect for dodgy water
I relied upon a UV pen to treat many liters of water on the Inca Trail hike and in my hostel in Cusco, and neither I nor my companions had any GI issues. I have had the same great results in Mexico and on my tour down the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. And- it makes a nice gift for adventurers, even children, because it’s simple to use: submerge in relatively clear water, press a button, and stir. I carry extra batteries, but have never had to use them on a trip, and the case gives me confidence that it will survive in my pack.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
November 27, 2022
does not function in cool to cold temperatures
I used this item for a 12 day backpacking trip in the Wind River Range in Wyoming in late August - early September. Although it functioned as expected in warm temperatures, it did not work consistently in temperatures in the 40-60ºF range and not at all in lower temperatures. Even if I stored it in my sleeping bag and jacket pockets and pre-warmed the batteries against my body, the device would immediately cool down and cease to function upon use. This renders the pen worthless in most backcountry contexts. Thankfully I had some trusty AquaMira as a backup, and I resigned to using that most hours of the day.
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
September 23, 2021
7 days and NO intestinal issues!
I took this on my recent elk hunt and pulled water continually from streams all week long. NO issues with the squirts or sickness so I feel the pen worked perfectly. No issues with the batteries, size or durability at all!
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
July 29, 2021
Bad quality control, not reliable
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I've tried it in water bottles, nalgenes and even cups. The light will turn on for about 10 seconds then turn off, then I'll get a picture of a light bulb and a frowny face. Apparently the bulb is dead or been damaged right out of the box. Probably stick to a filter or tablets after this. Ended up having to drink snowmelt, lesson learned
July 18, 2021
Easy and compact. Saves me from carrying water weight the bike.
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
May 28, 2021
this is my backup water system
Great backup system that is small and charges off usb Always keep it on hand if our filter fails.
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
October 18, 2020
long life and very reliable even in desert streams which will clog up many filters. Just don't let it submerge or it ruins the electronics
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
June 3, 2020
More confidence
I gave this 5 stars because when paired with the backpacker water filter I know the water my family and I are drinking is safe. I have used it backpacking and hunting all over Alaska and have never had any issues.
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
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