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Product Features

  • Destroys viruses, bacteria and protozoa--including Giardia and Cryptosporidium--using ultraviolet (UV) light
  • Takes 48 seconds to purify 16 ounces of fluid, 90 seconds for 32 ounces
  • Easy to use--just press a button to start and the SteriPEN shuts off when purification is complete
  • No pumping, no chemicals, no test strips, no timekeeping, no lubricating, and no replacement filters required
  • Powered by 4 AA batteries; weighs 8 ounces and measures 7.6 inches long

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Product Description

Great for travel or an emergency-preparedness kit, this handheld water purifier destroys viruses, bacteria, and common protozoa. It weighs just 8 ounces with four AA, disposable batteries (not 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 7.6 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.



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SterPEN Classic has been proven in the field by Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and Everest climbers. It uses 4 AA batteries that are not included. Batteries are an important choice to make. We strongly recommend Lithium or NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries as they deliver 6 to 10 times more doses per set than Alkaline or Nickel Cadmium alternatives. Lithium or NiMH batteries will purify 170-230 16oz. (0.5L) glasses of water. The SteriPEN Classic eliminates viruses, bacteria and protozoa as its Ultraviolet Light (UV) destroys the DNA of microbes. It is effective against Outdoor Microbes like Giardia and Cryptosporidium; Travel Pathogens that cause Diarrhea, Dysentry, Hepatitis, and Legionnaire's Disease; Household Germs such as Bird Flu and Influenzas, E. Coli & Salmonella; and Staph & Strep; Natural Disaster Risks like Botulism, Cholera, Smallpox and Typhoid. SteriPEN Classic makes a great addition to Emergency Preparedness Kits. See our complete test data on our website www.steripen.com or e-mail us at spsales@steripen.com
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Product Details

  • Item Weight: 1 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000PGYDT8
  • Item model number: SP-RP
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,141 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best portable water treatment out there, February 7, 2006
I've been very impressed with this little device. I've done a lot of backpacking and used both the pumps and the chemical treatments. This gets the job done much faster (90 seconds for a liter), with no chemical taste, and best of all it's small enough that you don't have to limit using it to camping out. In fact, I take mine with me pretty much whenever I leave the house! (ok, maybe I'm a bit paranoid about the water-supply..)

Anyway, I definitely recommend the steripen, and don't think there is anything comparable out there (there's another thing that looks pen-shaped but it uses a chemical process that takes a long time to really kill the stuff you want to kill).

Happy travels!
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Super water purifier, January 2, 2008
I let my daughter and her boyfriend use my Steripen while trekking in Nepal for 3 weeks. Since bottled water was expensive and hard to get at the higher elevations they Steripened all water on the trek. The water sources were creeks and any other puddle they could find. If you have ever been to Nepal you know how polluted water sources can be. They never got sick, but did report many others getting sick while using iodine tablets. Iodine does not kill viruses and Crytosporidia so you are taking a chance with these pills in many international destinations. They also used it for 4 weeks in India without any problems. For longest battery life use Lithium.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It Works., April 11, 2006
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I've had it for over a year but have only used it a few times. I haven't gotten sick. The water I used it on was likly clean. The only warning is making absolutely certain that the threads on your bottle lids are clean and dry which may be difficult. It only takes one drop of contaminated water to run back into the sterilized supply. I look forward to purchasing the filter cap. I looked at the MIOX but the fact that takes up to 6 hours to work on viruses put me off.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and seems to work
We bought this purifier to carry on a trip to Turkey. We used it to purify tap water (which was likely potable anyway); we never tried using it on water that was untreated or... Read more
Published 8 days ago by White Wolf

4.0 out of 5 stars It seemed to work
I took the Steripen with me on a Smokey Mountain hike. It operated as the manual stated it should. I didnt get sick. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Kozdras

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent piece of gear
I bought my first SteriPEN Classic three years ago and have recently had to replace it because it was stolen in a French mountain hut. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Australian Mountaineer

5.0 out of 5 stars great product
the product looks great but we will see. I'm taking it to the philippines and they have lots of dirty water. the Pen is small and portable.. no complaints.
Published 2 months ago by Donald S. Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little device.
Have been traveling for a total of a year with this little device. Never got sick. Not needing cartridges is nice. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Braun

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product for frequent travelers and campers!
I purchased the SteriPen before moving to the mountains of China for 6 months. After doing the math, I knew that I'd be spending a lot more on bottled water than it would cost to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rogue

5.0 out of 5 stars Remember it doesn't remove toxins,chemicals,etc
I bought my Steripen 4 years ago to use on St John,where we all drink rainwater that is collected off our roofs(with bird/lizard poop),and stored in cisterns(with... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bob Benedum

5.0 out of 5 stars Steripen: a must on future trips
Works great. Used in south America, south Asia, Europe, and a bunch of backpaking trips. Perfect for traveling by myself. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ben Faber

4.0 out of 5 stars Fast, easy, but fragile
My first experience with the Steripen was on a canoe trip with a crew of Boy Scouts in Algonquin where there is clear water everywhere, but it needs to be treated. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Alan D. Percy

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product!
Whenever I go out of the country, I usually get some sort of stomach illness. However, this pen was pretty much a life-saver for me. Read more
Published 11 months ago by ikbenme

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