Comments on: Katadyn Steripen Ultra Water Purifier Review

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:35:28 +0000

In reply to Scott 'Voyageur" Piddington.

Thanks for the excellent feedback Scott! It's fantastic to get this type of recommendation from a hiker with that many miles under his belt. Much appreciated and happy hiking!

By: Scott 'Voyageur" Piddington

Scott 'Voyageur" Piddington — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:01:53 +0000

I have been a Steri-Pen user since 2002. It has been my only water treatment method for 2 thru-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail, 2 thru-hikes of the Continental Divide Trail & 1 4/5 hikes of the Appalachian Trail (Had to get off the AT for hernia surgery, I'll finish it in 2018.) I usually fill the bottle and then treat as I walk. It's great. This newest version sounds even better.
Voyageur
AKA Scott Piddington

By: Paul Turner

Paul Turner — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:37:24 +0000

I have always been skeptical about this kind of gadgets and I prefer the more traditional way of popping purification pills on to my water bottle. Though it has a display that tells you whether the water is safe to drink or not, if the sensor or the UV light inside broke and it gives you the wrong information, you're at risk of poisoning.

Just wondering what was your biggest reason for switching over to this purification system? I should probably not think too much about the risks and just try this out with the "cleaner" impure water first