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SteriPEN harnesses the brilliant power of ultraviolet light to make water safe to drink. It’s the same technology used by leading bottled water manufacturers, as well as major cities in the U.S., Europe and Asia to purify water. View the WQA video explanation

Extensive testing has proven SteriPEN to be safe and effective, eliminating over 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa that cause water-borne illness. SteriPEN has earned the Water Quality Association’s Gold Seal, certifying its effectiveness.

Recent SteriPEN Blog Posts

Recent SteriPEN Blog Posts

SteriPEN Freedom earns spot in Men's Journal "Gear of the Year 2011"

Read more about the Freedom's award as well as other recent awards in Blue Ridge Outdoor, Travel & Leisure, and more...

View the SteriPEN Community Blog including SteriPEN Adventures, Testimonials, community-generated videos & more.

2011 brings media praise to SteriPEN products

2011 brings media praise to SteriPEN products

The SteriPEN Adventurer Opti was named Editor's Choice 2011 in Backpacker Magazine April edition! 

Recently, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, LA Times, Sydney Morning Herald, Perth Today, Brisbane Times, and The Age of Melbourne, all featured SteriPEN Adventurer Opti with great reviews.

Boston.com, The Boston Globe, and the blog Benoch.com featured SteriPEN Traveler with informative features of the product.

The upcoming SteriPEN Freedom has received mention already on MSNBC.com.

 

Outdoor Life Magazine names SteriPEN Classic Editors Choice

Outdoor Life Magazine names SteriPEN Classic Editors Choice

Outdoor Life evaluated each system against output time, ease of use and durability in settings ranging from a clear mountain stream to a filthy beaver pond.  Devices were also used with known contaminated water and all technologies were evaluated for effectiveness by the Colorado Safe Drinking Water Laboratories.  More >

TIME Magazine

TIME Magazine

Recently TIME Magazine selected SteriPEN to be included in their list of “All-TIME 100 Gadgets - the 100 greatest and most influential gadgets from 1923 to the present."  Previously SteriPEN was honored by TIME Magazine as one of the “Best Inventions” of 2001.  More >

WQA Approved

WQA Approved

SteriPEN products have been tested by the Water Quality Association (WQA) against the US EPA Microbiological Water Purifier Standard. SteriPEN has received the WQA’s Gold Seal, certifying that SteriPEN purifies water safely and effectively.  More >

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