SteriPEN

Product Description

Water purifiers are not just for backpacking. In fact, one may save your trip overseas. The primary cause of illness to travelers, whether a one-week jaunt or an extended Walkabout, is gastrointestinal distress. Even what seemed the safest trip can be ruined by illness. Usually it's the water. Moreover, countries with "safe" water supplies can contain unfamiliar bacteria that cause diarrhea. And don't rely on "bottled water" -- you have no way to know its purity. The SteriPEN is the only portable water purifier that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy waterborne microbes. Requires four AA batteries. Weight: 3.7 oz. without batteries. (6.5 - 8 oz. with batteries, depending on type) Dimensions: 7.6" (L) X 1.5" (W) X 1.5" (H)