Water Purification

So I've posted a question on The Hiking Forum about Steripen....

Seems that everyone thinks it's the best purification system out there, or at least everyone so far.

I just am hesitant to buy something that's a little costly, without finding out what fellow hikers think about it. Sorta was a "Tried and True or Tried and Failed?" sort of question. Swoosh, one of the guys who responds with knowledgeable and helpful information hit the nail on the head with what Steripen does, and he likes it.

I'm still looking for that "I have it and love it" post....but it's still kinda new to the market, so I'll give it a while, or I might just get it and make the post myself.


I can't believe how helpful the Forum has been. Getting all new gear is daunting, and the people at the forum are really helpful!! I've even found someone who lives near by and we're planning a trip to meet up and see if we can be hiking buddies.

We're being safe about it though, I'll be with my boyfriend, and she'll be with hers and we'll have our own camp and so on.....I've super excited about meeting someone who's passionate about hiking. If it works out, we might ditch the guys and strike out on our own for a girls hike......