UV SteriPEN & Micro-Filtration Purifier

Destroys 99.9% of bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. Eliminates expensive bottled water and preserves fragile mountain environments.

Transparent Dual Pricing (NPR & USD)

Purchase Price

NPR 8,500

≈ $64 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 200 /day

≈ $1.5 USD/day

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Kathmandu & Pokhara Advice: Buy Aquatabs or iodine backup tablets in any Kathmandu pharmacy for NPR 200-400 as a reliable backup.

Recommended Routes & High Passes

📍 All Nepal Treks & Expedition base camps📍 Eco-conscious trekking & plastic reduction📍 Remote trails without boiled water stations

Why You Need This in Nepal

Plastic bottled water is environmentally devastating and costs up to NPR 400 ($3) per liter at high altitude. A portable UV purifier or 0.1-micron hollow-fiber membrane filter lets you treat mountain tap and stream water in 90 seconds, saving thousands of rupees while practicing Leave No Trace.

Expert Advice & Mountain Protocol

•Keep the UV pen warm in your pocket during sub-zero mornings; cold batteries temporarily lose power.
•If stream water is silty with glacial flour, pre-filter through a clean bandana or coffee filter before UV treatment.

Technical Specifications

✓UV-C light technology destroys Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, and viruses
✓Treats 1.0 liter of cold clear water in 90 seconds
✓USB rechargeable lithium battery yields 50+ treatments per charge
✓Compatible with wide-mouth Nalgene 1L bottles
✓Complementary chlorine dioxide backup purification tablets included

🏔️ Renting in Kathmandu / Pokhara?

High-altitude equipment (down jackets, -20° sleeping bags, crampons) can be rented for $1.50 - $3/day in Thamel. Always test zips and inspect seams before setting off on your trek.

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