Steri-Pen Adventurer v.s. Aqua Star Plus ?

Posted by: 300winmag

Steri-Pen Adventurer v.s. Aqua Star Plus ? - 01/28/08 10:57 PM

Anyone get the new Aqua Star Plus UV water treatment unit yet?

I'm interested in the Aqua Star, v.s. the Steri-Pen Adventurer. The Aqua Star Plus sells for $77. and is very light. Check it out on the website or at Brigade Quartermaster's online catalog.

I'm looking for light weight, of course, but durability is the most important quality. I particularly want it for winter camping.

Eric
Posted by: demo

Re: Steri-Pen Adventurer v.s. Aqua Star Plus ? - 02/02/08 10:51 PM

are you interested in Steri-Pen Adventurer opinions? I love mine.
Posted by: 300winmag

Re: Steri-Pen Adventurer v.s. Aqua Star Plus ? - 02/02/08 11:02 PM

Demo,
Great. That's the kind of opinion I want to hear. Those little "toys" are expensive but UV seems to be the fastest lightweight way to get clean water.

Eric
Posted by: demo

Re: Steri-Pen Adventurer v.s. Aqua Star Plus ? - 02/02/08 11:08 PM

yup, see PM.
Posted by: hikerfan4sure

Re: Steri-Pen Adventurer v.s. Aqua Star Plus ? - 02/04/08 05:09 PM

My Aqua Star Plus failed. Great concept, but I'd use them only with backup.
Posted by: Earthling

Re: Steri-Pen Adventurer v.s. Aqua Star Plus ? - 02/07/08 09:39 AM

Explain a bit more how it failed?
Posted by: EMT Dave

Re: Steri-Pen Adventurer v.s. Aqua Star Plus ? - 12/05/17 07:31 PM

I have a Steri-Pen, model uncertain and loved the concept, but abandoned it due to the weight (around 6 oz. in its protective box). Be aware that at times under field conditions it simply refused to work. Why? You've got me. It also required a very wide mouth bottle.
Lack of reliability required a backup, so I reasoned, why bother?