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I use the Sawyer Mini. Had the SteriPen for one trip but didn't like the reliance on batteries, worrying about getting them recharged, etc. Had one hike where o
by prawn 9y ago
I use the Sawyer Mini. Had the SteriPen for one trip but didn't like the reliance on batteries, worrying about getting them recharged, etc. Had one hike where our batteries went dead in the cold overnight and we had to rely on meeting someone on the trail and borrowing their filter.
- macNchz 9y agoI carry a steripen for primary purification, plus some chlorine tabs as a backup if something were to go wrong with it. I find that single-use AA lithium batteries in the steripen are very long lasting and the device itself has stood up to many trail miles knocking around my pack. Between pumping, backflushing and protecting filters from freezing I really don’t mind the reliance on batteries/electronics and the need to carry a lightweight backup. Plus I usually have a stove should it come to that.
- jcoffland 9y agoI use a SteriPen but spend the extra money on non-rechargable Lithium batteries. They are way lighter, pack more power and hold their charge for years. I bring two sets in case one runs out which has yet to happen on my week long backpacking trips.
- prawn 9y agoDo they suffer in the cold though? At this point, in cold weather I already have in my sleeping bag: phone, iPad (drone controller), Anker battery packs, etc.