Steripen
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Pros
- I will have a Steripen to help handle viruses in places where that's a worry; it came highly recommended by my program.
- Steripen. For tap water no other filter is needed.
- The Steripen looks promising too but seems like it may have to be combined with a filter.
- If you have clear water, a steripen is my go to. Small, light, zero effort, very effective.
- After sterilising it (I use a steripen): definitely. I've treated and drank far far worse.
Cons
- And that sediment and particles will *dramatically* lower the pathogen removal rate of the Steripen. So much so that it will not even come close to meeting EPA standards.
- Very nice. I forget that's an option too but mostly because it's not good enough for me. Like I get it works but I just can't. I can see the filter, I know it's what does the job but then your gonna sit there and shine a light on for a l...
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What redditors said (10 of 10)
I will have a Steripen to help handle viruses in places where that's a worry; it came highly recommended by my program.
Steripen. For tap water no other filter is needed.
The Steripen looks promising too but seems like it may have to be combined with a filter.
If you have clear water, a steripen is my go to. Small, light, zero effort, very effective.
And that sediment and particles will *dramatically* lower the pathogen removal rate of the Steripen. So much so that it will not even come close to meeting EPA standards.
Very nice. I forget that's an option too but mostly because it's not good enough for me. Like I get it works but I just can't. I can see the filter, I know it's what does the job but then your gonna sit there and shine a light on for a little bit and that's the same? She's a witch, get her!! I'm too simple.
After sterilising it (I use a steripen): definitely. I've treated and drank far far worse.
I think Andrew Skurka has a story about a green puddle with a dead cow in it and two hits of his Steripen to sterilize and was fine.
While I prefer the steripen cloudy pond water needs a chemical burn or boiling.
Filter, then Steripen, would be my choice.
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