[Cake_14N]

I use one (SteriPen) as well after I filter with my Katadyn Pocket filter. I had 2 other Katadyn Hikers break on the trail, both had plastic connectors at the base, both broke right there. Decided to splurge on the Pocket filter as it is all metal. Should last me the rest of my life.

My SteriPen is the new one, the Freedom. It has an internal battery that I can charge with either my GoalZero solar system or with my Biolite Stove. It also has an LED light just in case. I also make sure I only use wide-mouth water bottles that the SteriPen will fit inside so I can treat the water much easier.

Between these two systems and a 5-gallon igloo water cooler I am pretty much set for water when I hike and camp.

I am not sure exactly how long the battery will last, but the lamp itself is rated for 8,000 uses.

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