Always ready, the SteriPEN Sidewinder Hand Powered UV Water Purifier is a long-life, storable water purifier that destroys waterborne microbes that could make you sick. With the SteriPEN Sidewinder, you can generate safe drinking water for you, your family and your pets. The Sidewinder is the first portable UV water purifier to require no batteries; the device purifies 8,000 liters of water – 1 liter at a time; cranking 90 seconds for each. The Sidewinder features a proven UV system that destroys waterborne bacteria, viruses and protozoa such as giardia and cryptosporidium. This hand-powered system is eco-friendly and can save thousands of plastic bottles from entering landfills. The long lasting Sidewinder purification system includes a one-liter Tritan BPA-free bottle and SteriPEN Pre-Filter for use prior to treatment if the water contains particulates. With the Sidewinder, you can crank up safe drinking water anywhere, anytime. Awesome for Emergency use including hurricanes, earthquakes, water line breaks and other disasters that disrupt a drinking water supply.

DECENT FEATURES of the SteriPen Sidewinder Hand Powered UV Water Purifier

• Hand-Powered, battery-free UV water purifier
• UV light effectively destroys waterborne microbes that could make you sick
• Long Lasting - UV lamp provides 8,000 water treatments
• Disinfects 1 liter (32 oz) in approximately 90 seconds
• Easy to use: fill the 1L BPA-free bottle, attach the Sidewinder, flip, and crank until green LED indicates successful purification.
• SteriPEN Pre-filter included and useful when water source contains particulates
• Tritan BPA-free bottle included or use Nalgene-type wide-mouth bottle
• SteriPEN Sidewinder purifies 8,000 liters at less than two cents per liter, about five cents per gallon.

The SPECS

• Weight: 471 grams (16.6 oz.)
• Size: 21.8 cm x 14 cm x 9.7 cm (8.6" x 5.5" x 3.8")
• Battery: NONE! Hand-powered.
• UV Lamp: 8,000 1L treatments