SteriPEN safe drinking water anywhere
AT backpacker using SteriPEN

“During my climb of Kilimanjaro the rest of my party used traditional pumps and filters. Needless to say one by one they all asked to use the SteriPEN™.”

~ Richard Wiese, President,
The Explorers Club, NYC

End User Return/RA FAQs

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1. My SteriPEN is defective, how do I return it for repair?

The best thing to do is call Tech Support at 1-207-374-5700 to first make sure the SteriPEN does in fact need to be returned. If so the technician will issue a return authorization number. When sending the product back please make sure to enclose a short note on what the problem was and also include your phone number and address to send the repaired pen back to.

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2. I have gotten an RA number. What address do I send my SteriPEN to?

The address depends on how you will be returning the SteriPEN.

If shipping the SteriPEN via a carrier such as UPS for FedEx please ship to:

Hydro-Photon, Inc
262 Ellsworth Rd.
Blue Hill, ME 04614
Attn: RA# _______

If mailing the SteriPEN via the United States Postal Service please mail to:

Hydro-Photon, Inc.
P.O. Box 675
Blue Hill, ME 04614
Attn: RA# _______

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3. How can I check the status of an RA?

If you call Tech Support at 1-207-374-5700, they will be more than happy to look up the status of your RA!

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Purchase SteriPEN online

SteriPEN Journey in a glass

SteriPEN® JourneyLCD specifications:

  • Weight: 128g (4.5 oz.) with batteries.
  • Dimensions: 18.6 cm (7.3 in.) in length, 4.1 cm (1.6 in.) in width, and 3.3 cm (1.3 in.) in depth.
  • Battery: 2 CR123 batteries (included)

SteriPEN Adventurer in a glass

SteriPEN® Adventurer / Protector / Traveler specifications:

  • Weight: 105g (3.6 oz) with batteries.
  • Dimensions: 6.1 " high - 4.75 cubic inch volume
  • Battery: 2 CR123 batteries (rechargeable lithium recommended)

SteriPEN Protector in bottle
SteriPEN Protector

SteriPEN Traveler in goblet
SteriPEN Traveler



Photo of a SteriPEN

SteriPEN® Classic specifications:

Number of expected uses for 16 oz. of water.


U.S. Patent Numbers: 5900212, 6110424, 6579495B1
Further US patents pending. Patents and patents pending worldwide


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