How does SteriPEN compare to pumps, filters or chemical alternatives?
SteriPEN is fast, light, easy and highly effective. Compared to chemicals, SteriPEN has no chemical taste or odor and no long term health effects like iodine. Also, SteriPEN is much faster in that it can accomplish in 90 seconds what chemicals take up to 4 hours to complete.Compared to filters, SteriPEN is generally more effective, as most filters do not remove viruses. In addition, SteriPEN weighs less than most filters and is much easier to use. Filters make the most sense in situations where the water is very murky and requires a great deal of sediment removal. SteriPEN is fast, light, easy and highly effective. Compared to chemicals, SteriPEN has no chemical taste or odor and no long term health effects like iodine. Also, SteriPEN is much faster in that it can accomplish in 90 seconds what chemicals take up to 4 hours to complete.Compared to filters, SteriPEN is generally more effective, as most filters do not remove viruses. In addition, SteriPEN weighs less than most filters and
