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Purify water on the road or while traveling with the Steripen Freedom. Highly effective against 99.9% of viruses and bacteria found in water, it can treat 0.5 liter of water in 48 seconds Read More
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Oct 21, 2015
It's a go! The order for the SteriPEN Freedom was placed just after the drop came to an end. Now our vendor will be working hard to prepare it for shipment to each of you.
As soon as we receive word from the vendor about the shipping schedule, we will update you all with that information.
Look forward to another update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 10/28 or earlier if anything comes up.
As soon as we receive word from the vendor about the shipping schedule, we will update you all with that information.
Look forward to another update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 10/28 or earlier if anything comes up.
ScrappyMalloy
22
Oct 19, 2015
SteriPENs are as reliable as any other filtration method that's 99.9% effective (gravity, squeeze, mechanical, etc.). You can rest easy.
I have experience using the classic SteriPEN here in The Sierras. Mine has a metal mesh pre-filter to take out almost all particles. If you don't have that, then you can use a bandana to get the particles or murkiness out.
The UV light kills all of the bacteria in the water and makes it safe to drink after turning on the SteriPEN and agitating for I think 60 seconds. Read the instructions. You DO need to have a transparent, non-opaque container to agitate with the SteriPEN. The clear wide-mouth Nalgenes work well.
As always, this is an electronic device that can fail. Dead battery, you drop it and shatter the glass bulb, you lose it, etc.
ALWAYS have a backup method to filter water if/when your primary method breaks fails.
That means carrying iodine or other purification tablets. Maybe Aquamira if you want to carry some extra weight. Not a bad idea to have extra batteries too.
I know a lot of people carry these SteriPENS while travelling in areas of the world with sketchy water. Their use is not limited to outdoor applications.
If you don't know much about water filtration and the options, you may want to do some research to find out what will work best. Outdoor Gear Lab has good info.
I would turn most solo/duo backpackers away from the big and heavy pump or gravity filters. Too much going with those. A lot better for a good-sized group.
I have tried a few and personally like the Sawyer Squeeze for it's light weight, versatility, and simplicity.
You also don't have to carry extra batteries :)
My good friend who has done multiple NOLS programs sticks to Aquamira and doesn't mind the taste.
In the end, find what works best for you and your uses!
But please do invest in water filtration and make sure it's a quality product.
I have experience using the classic SteriPEN here in The Sierras. Mine has a metal mesh pre-filter to take out almost all particles. If you don't have that, then you can use a bandana to get the particles or murkiness out.
The UV light kills all of the bacteria in the water and makes it safe to drink after turning on the SteriPEN and agitating for I think 60 seconds. Read the instructions. You DO need to have a transparent, non-opaque container to agitate with the SteriPEN. The clear wide-mouth Nalgenes work well.
As always, this is an electronic device that can fail. Dead battery, you drop it and shatter the glass bulb, you lose it, etc.
ALWAYS have a backup method to filter water if/when your primary method breaks fails.
That means carrying iodine or other purification tablets. Maybe Aquamira if you want to carry some extra weight. Not a bad idea to have extra batteries too.
I know a lot of people carry these SteriPENS while travelling in areas of the world with sketchy water. Their use is not limited to outdoor applications.
If you don't know much about water filtration and the options, you may want to do some research to find out what will work best. Outdoor Gear Lab has good info.
I would turn most solo/duo backpackers away from the big and heavy pump or gravity filters. Too much going with those. A lot better for a good-sized group.
I have tried a few and personally like the Sawyer Squeeze for it's light weight, versatility, and simplicity.
You also don't have to carry extra batteries :)
My good friend who has done multiple NOLS programs sticks to Aquamira and doesn't mind the taste.
In the end, find what works best for you and your uses!
But please do invest in water filtration and make sure it's a quality product.
MPNussbaum
27
Oct 18, 2015
bmpweNot to mention far superior return policy. Thanks for the heads up.
If you have Prime it's actually cheaper on Amazon.
If you have Prime it's actually cheaper on Amazon.
swimsalot
12
Oct 15, 2015
Do not get a steripen unless you also use it in conjunction with mechanical filtration..
Echobreaker
17
Oct 18, 2015
swimsalotDisagree, I went through the backwoods of Colorado with only a steri pen for 5 days in the wilderness and it did the trick. I mean, you don't pick up water in lakes, and you don't pick up muddy water, but it does the trick perfectly.
vivacekate
0
Oct 13, 2015
LunchableI haven't used one personally, but am eager to try after having a good friend use one with good success during her backpacking trips in SE Asia (notorious place for backpackers to pick up water-borne illnesses) and the US. It definitely does not change the flavor and apparently doesn't work in murky/muddy water, but does kill the stuff that will make you sick.
dydxdx
28
Oct 12, 2015
Per BPL post: "The battery capacity on the Freedom is 1000mAh. Hope this helps. Steripen Tech Support"
SawatchFactory
300
Oct 12, 2015
Steripen says you should have a battery pack with at least 2000mAh to get a full charge on the Freedom's battery. http://support.steripen.com/entries/63606567-USB-Charger
No other info available.
No other info available.
davidrools
37
Oct 12, 2015
Good price on this little guy. I've been using the classic steripen on shorter hikes for a while. Anyone know the battery capacity on this thing? Like, might it be possible to bring along a relatively small/lightweight USB backup battery to stretch this device's usefulness for slightly longer treks?
vivacekate
0
Oct 13, 2015
davidroolsAccording to SteriPen's website, this can do 40 half-liters per charge. I have a small solar charger with USB cable that I will use with it for longer trips. I imagine a USB backup battery would be a good alternative.
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