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SteriPEN Adventurer Handheld Water Purifier

by SteriPen
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)


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  • Handheld water purifier that effectively destroys viruses, bacteria, and protozoa
  • Purifies 16 ounces (1/2 liter) of water in 48 seconds or 32 ounces in 90 seconds
  • Employs ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy DNA of harmful microorganisms
  • Exceeds U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for purifier testing
  • Easy 1-button operation; weighs only 3.6 ounces; includes 2 disposable batteries
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Product Description

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Great for hiking and camping, this handheld water purifier destroys viruses, bacteria, and common protozoa. It weighs just 3.6 ounces with two non-rechargeable, disposable batteries (included) and purifies 16 ounces of water in 48 seconds, or 32 ounces in 90 seconds. The purifier employs ultraviolet light (UV) to destroy the DNA of microorganisms, making them unable to reproduce and cause illness. It's effective against outdoor microbes like giardia and cryptosporidium; pathogens that cause diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis, and Legionnaire's Disease; household germs such as bird flu, E. coli, and salmonella; staph and strep; and natural-disaster risks like botulism, cholera, smallpox, and typhoid.

No pumping, no chemicals, no test strips, no timekeeping, no lubricating, and no replacement filters are required. All that is required is to push the water purifier's button (once for 32 ounces, twice for 16 ounces), place the pen-like lamp in clear water, and stir until an indicator light turns green. Water has no aftertaste after being purified. Measuring 6.1 inches long, the purifier comes with a nylon case and a user's guide. It exceeds U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for testing microbiological water purifiers.

Product Description

SteriPEN Adventurer is the ultimate tool to take on outdoor adventures for safe drinking water anywhere on earth. With the SteriPEN Adventurer, you're carrying hundreds of gallons of pure water in your backpack while adding only 110 g (4oz.) to your pack weight. The Adventurer uses ultraviolet light (UV) to destroy the DNA of microorganisms making them unable to reproduce and cause illness. There's no pumping, no chemicals, no test strips, no timekeeping, no aftertaste, no clogging, no lubricating and no replacement filters. Just push the SteriPEN Adventurer button once for 32oz. or twice for 16oz., place the lamp in clear water, and stir until the indicator light turns green.

Product Details

  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000PGYDSE
  • Item model number: AD-RP
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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It's lightweight and small, so easy to include. S. Howe  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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103 of 104 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great September 16, 2007
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I have used the SteriPEN Adventurer for a week of backpacking in Colorado. Several days involved sterilizing what you would ordinarily call "good" water from running streams. But, several days included taking water from a lake in an area with heavy human use (no human waste management like a pit toilet). The water was obviously questionable and I was concerned that the SteriPEN would not be up to the challange. But, the only way to know was to try it, so I did. No illness at all. Got at least 50 quart sterilizations with one set of two CR123A batteries (non-rechargable). The product and its single LED signals take a little getting used to, but my experience convinces me it does the job.

It is very rugged - though I always worried about breaking the bulb. I took no special precautions carrying it. Simply stowed the provided hard shell and poly-canvas carry bag in the backpack with other gear. It traveled without problem.
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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight but doesn't like the cold December 30, 2007
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Having read elsewhere that the Adventurer was hard on batteries but most people were using rechargeables, I decided to do my own testing using Panasonic Lithium Photo batteries. Thus far I have gotten about 20 liters of purification over a period of 6 days. The only time I have encountered any problems is in cold. For the first test I put the pen in the refrigerator for about 3 hours and tried to use it but it only flashed the red light saying the battery was too weak. After warming it up for 5 minutes with body heat, it performed fine. Another time I left it outside 40F for a few hours and tried it but had the same problem. Again, after warming with body heat the unit worked fine.

I was looking forward to using the Adventurer in the winter when filters freeze and chemicals take way too long. After these tests it is obvious that I will have to keep it warm or warm it up before I use it. I think it must really require a big "shot" of power and it is necessary that the batteries are warm to be able to do this.

Recommended with qualifiers.
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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars good for travelers March 4, 2008
By S. Howe
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I bought the SteriPEN before traveling to India and Nepal. Three weeks on trains and in modest lodging, using the pen to sterilize one liter of water at a time.I learned that I had to insert it deep into the water, just a little beyond the rod, otherwise it didn't work. I used it 20 - 30 times and it took away the uncertainty about the water. I'm taking it with me to Mexico this month. It's lightweight and small, so easy to include.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for backpacking & travel
I've used this for several years and never had a problem. Its so much easier than pumping and filtering and takes up less space in your pack I always carry back up batteries but... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andrea T
3.0 out of 5 stars battery life
Cool product probably would of been better if the battery life would allow for use out side of a 48 hour period. I did not get sick from drinking water, that must be said
Published 19 months ago by User001
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to any pack!
This thing works as advertised. It seems a little like voodoo (wave this wand around and your water won't kill you) but it hasn't failed me yet. Read more
Published on April 7, 2011 by bookhound74
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great for Backpacking
I use this for backpacking trips. I love it because it's fast and instantly sterilizes my water. I backpack lightweight, and there's nothing worse than carrying around nalgenes of... Read more
Published on February 26, 2011 by DoctorG84
5.0 out of 5 stars great for many reasons
Backpacking across Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and did not have one day of sickness. Saves a lot of time and money looking for bottles water, not to mention all that plastic. Read more
Published on December 19, 2010 by Kevin M Jessop
3.0 out of 5 stars clean water
The idea sounds good I never got to use the pen, hopefully it will do the job.
Published on July 28, 2010 by G. McHenry
5.0 out of 5 stars very happy with mine
i'm extremely happy with my steripen. I just returned from a six night camping trip during which i used it for the first time. Read more
Published on May 18, 2010 by Lincoln Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Seems OK
I've only tried this Steripen twice - in the kitchen with already clean water just to see what it would do. Seems to function - to the extent that I can tell.
Published on April 28, 2010 by reader_jones
3.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised but is hard on batteries !
Great idea. Works well and is not hard to use. Be careful of the battery life, especially if you take a long trip. The solar charger works but seems to take a ling time to charge. Read more
Published on April 15, 2010 by Mudflap
3.0 out of 5 stars Good for world travel but not so much for US backcountry
Pros: Its a nice lightweight alternative to a filter, kills viruses along with everything else, perfect for sterilizing a glass of tapwater in 3rd world countries instead of buying... Read more
Published on April 9, 2010 by Joseph Scalia
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