Quote:
Well, I keep finding mixed reviews on the Steripen. I would like to have something like this in the woods. Anyone no how well these things actually work, I don't want to waste my money on something that doesn't do what it's suppose to.


If you like the Steripen buy it from a source like REI who have a liberal return policy.

I own a Classic which I use when traveling. Hotel water, that sort of thing. For backcountry use I prefer Micropur MP1. MP1 works as well as my Steripen; or anything else for that matter. But MP1 tablets are, *for me* a much better option.

So, do water treatment methods like the Steripen work? Unfortunately, as has been discussed exhaustively .... we can't prove anything either way. I will say that if your Steripen is working properly, it should do exactly what the manufacturer says it will do. Assuming you follow instructions, etc.

HTH.

Peace,

Richard.