When you’re hiking in the wilderness, it is always a smart idea to filter or treat water from streams and lakes. Even at high elevations, there is the threat of bacteria, protozoa, and viruses that can make you sick!
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Video: How to Use a Steripen to Treat Water
I am a long-time user of the SteriPEN UV-light based treatment, due to its reliability, size, and weight. Plus, unlike pump based filters, it also kills viruses, in addition to bacteria and protozoa. A Hiking Lady reader asked about the SteriPEN pre-filter, and to demonstrate how it works I filmed this short video:
