STERIPEN Classic Safe Water System

Product Descriptions

REI Description: The SteriPEN Safe Water purifier system is an all-in-one purifier kit for making great-tasting potable water while hiking the trail or traveling the world. Safe Water system includes the SteriPEN Classic purifier, water bottle prefilter, 1-liter BPA-free wide-mouth water bottle, SteriPEN carrying case and instruction manuals. Ultraviolet (UV-C) light rays safely sterilize clear water by destroying 99.99% of viruses, bacteria and protozoa, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium. SteriPEN protects you from risks that cause botulism, cholera, dysentery and typhoid, just to name a few. But if clear water is not available, no worries-the SteriPEN 4-micron prefilter clears particulates and debris from water. Prefilter fits the included Nalgene BPA-free water bottle and other bottles with 63mm wide-mouth openings; pour source water through filter, and clean water enters bottle. Then use the SteriPEN purifier to treat the water; just press a button and gently agitate the water with a quick stir. SteriPEN purifies 16 fl. oz. of water (cold or warm) in less than a minute or 32 fl. oz. in a minute and a half. Small size fits most containers-use it in cups, mugs, water bottles and canteens. SteriPEN turns itself off once ultraviolet treatment is complete; can be used up to 8,000 times! Watertight seals keep water away from the electronics; rubberized inset grips for secure handling in wet conditions. Low-power indicator tells you when batteries need replacing; twist-off cap for easy battery access. Long used by municipal water districts and bottling companies, low-level UV-C light treats water safely, and unit's light will not damage eyes or skin. Purify 200 glasses with 4 lithium AA batteries (batteries sold separately); SteriPEN does not recommend the use of alkaline batteries, as they provide very few treatments.

Eastern Mountain Sports Description: This safe water kit includes SteriPEN's Classic Water Purifier plus a 32 oz. Nalgene water bottle, a water bottle prefilter, and SteriPEN carrying case. SteriPEN is the only portable water purifier that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy waterborne microbes. SteriPEN purifies clear water by destroying viruses, bacteria, and protozoa, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium, in seconds. Purifies 16 ounces of water in 48 seconds. Weighs just 8 ounces. Carry a SteriPEN to disinfect water wherever you travel, hike, camp or trek. Proven in the field by Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and Everest climbers. Lamp life: 8,000 liters (3 liters per day for over 7 years). Easy to use: push button to activate, place lamp in clear water to illuminate, then stir until the indicator light turns green. No pumping, no test strips, no timekeeping, no aftertaste, no clogging, no replacement filters, no lubricating. SteriPEN creates ultraviolet light that damages the DNA of microbes in seconds; without functional DNA, microbes can't reproduce or make you sick. Package contents: SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier, user's guide, neoprene carrying case. Requires 4AA batteries (not included). Battery life depends on type of batteries used (SteriPEN recommends lithium or NiMH batteries). Output can yield 35 to 200 liters of pure water.