The SteriPEN is the perfect tool when on a vacation or business trip if water from the tap is questionable. SteriPEN UV water purifiers are invaluable to people hiking, backpacking, or camping that needs to use water from pond, stream, or lake. No matter your water source, the easy to use hand-held portable SteriPEN UV water purifier is the solution. See the below chart for a SteriPEN portable UV water purifier model comparisons.
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SteriPEN Personal Water Purification System utilizes C Wavelength UV for its ultraviolet water purification process. UV-C light is short wave light, between x-rays and visible light wavelengths, which destroy the DNA of microbes in seconds. Without functional DNA, microbes can't reproduce or make you sick.
Operating the SteriPEN portable UV water purifier is simple, just press the button and place the lamp into the water for 48 seconds for 16 fl oz., or 90 seconds for 32 fl oz., gently stir while the lamp is in the water, and your water is now disinfected.
SteriPEN also offers an Particulate removing 4 Micron adapter called the SteriPen FitsAll Filter.
SteriPEN products fit in your pocket, purse or backpack, are easy to operate, and use ultraviolet light to protect your health. No awful chemical taste, smell or side effects. The simplest to use handheld UV water purifiers that can be used in your hotel room, as a camping water purifier or on a cruise ship to quickly and easily purify your water.
| SteriPEN
Model |
Length |
Weight
w/ Batteries |
Display
Type |
Battery
Type |
Fits
Solar Charger |
| SteriPEN
Journey |
7.3" |
4.5 |
LCD |
2 x CR123 | NO |
| SteriPEN
Adventurer |
6.1" |
3.6 oz | None | 2 x CR123 | YES |
| SteriPEN
Adventurer-Opti |
6.1" | 3.6 oz | None | 2 x CR123 | YES |
| SteriPEN
Traveler |
6.1" | 3.6 oz | None | 2 x CR123 | YES |
| SteriPEN
Traveler-Mini |
6.1" |
3.6 oz |
None | 2 x CR123 |
YES |
| SteriPEN
Classic |
7.6" |
8.0 oz |
None | 4 x AA |
YES |