There is nothing fun about hiking to a campsite with two gallons of water in your pack. Not to mention the idea of hauling around packs of environmentally-unfriendly plastic water bottles for the duration of the trip. Fortunately there are some great alternatives that can turn any stream into safe, potable drinking water that is sure to quench your thirst.
One noteworthy new product is SteriPEN’s Sidewinder, a portable water purifier that utilizes a crank-powered UV light to create a full liter of perfectly potable water. UV light is able to sterilise water with no harmful residuals. In other words, the UV light kills all organisms in the water, not just pathogens and since no chemical reaction is taking place, there is no worry about toxic compounds forming (as is the case if too much chlorine is added to water). UV light is a safe and effective bacteria-killer. Simple, lightweight, and practical, the Sidewinder is the perfect alternative for anyone on the move.
SteriPen has a range of addition products and information about the technology incorporated. I highly recommend checking them out.
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