SteriPen Adventurer Opti UV Personal Water Purifier
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About SteriPen Adventurer Opti UV Personal Water Purifier
Overall Feedback:
73% positive
71% praised for its long-lasting durability, while 29% experienced a shorter lifespan
I compared this filter with other options like chemical treatments, expensive filter options like the Katadyn, and even my trusty Sawyer Mini. This filter is a fantastic option to have.
If the filter cannot fit into regular plastic water bottles, it is not effective.
I noticed that moisture gathered in the tip cap and backed up into the battery compartment, causing the device to malfunction.
Moisture caused the device to malfunction by backing up into the battery compartment.
77% appreciated its easy cleaning, while 23% found it high maintenance
The product is easy to use.
It's very easy to clean the device - just hold the wand part in a liter (or half liter) of water for 48 seconds, stirring it, and you're good.
I must be careful while filling containers to avoid cross-contamination and the pre-filter is a must. It does not change the taste of the water.
It is easy to use in the kitchen but difficult to see if the UV light is working in the field.
74% found it easy to using, while 26% had difficulties
I found the filter easy to use, but the pre-filter requires a certain depth of water to function.
The system is easy to use, reliable, and kills/disables viruses and bacteria.
The on button is difficult to push, making it uncertain whether I pushed it once for one liter or twice for a half liter.
The button is difficult to push and it's hard to tell if the light is on.
70% appreciated its effectiveness
I tested the product on river water and did not get sick, indicating its effectiveness in filtering water and preventing illness.
I compared the filter with chemical treatments and expensive filter options. This filter is a fantastic option to have.
I used the Steripen to fill my Nalgene water bottle and it worked great in the last place I stayed at.
72% liked its lightweight and compact design, but 28% found it bulky
This product has advantages over filters. It is compact, works with most containers, and cannot freeze, making it convenient for camping and hiking.
The small size of the filter makes it useful not only when backpacking, but also when traveling.
I have noticed that this water filter model is not portable as it cannot fit into a regular, store bought water bottle.
Rephrased: This water filter model is not portable as it cannot fit into a regular, store bought water bottle.
80% praised for its fast water flow rate, while 20% found it slow
The device sterilized 30 liters of water, providing 4 clean liters per day for 7 days for me and my partner.
The only downside of this filter is that the stream or river needs to be 8 inches deep for the pre filter to dip a water bottle in.
79% liked its ability to filter large quantities of water
This water filter is very lightweight and comes with a nylon pouch that has a Velcro fastener loop for easy carrying on a belt or backpack.
The product is on the heavy side with the battery, but it weighs just as much or less than my Sawyer squeezable water filter.
