Gear Girl Recommends SteriPEN Sidewinder in Outdoor Magazine
Q: HELP! I NEED CHEAP, LIGHTWEIGHT GEAR.
I need to update my gear closet for a weekend backpacking trip in Arizona. I can’t afford to spend much, but my husband and I are aiming to hike upward of 15 miles each day and I don’t want to be weighed down. Any suggestions? …
4. I can’t think of many good reasons to hike without the SteriPEN Sidewinder ($100). It’s a slick, parts- and battery-free purifier that uses ultraviolet light to zap viruses, protozoa, and bacteria. Just fill the included one-liter bottle with water, attach it to the Sidewinder, flip the bottle and the unit upside down and start cranking the handle. In 90 seconds you’ll have a liter of purified water, and you’ll never have to clean a filter again.
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