[pct-l] rechargeable steri-pen; how long does a charge last?

[Rees Hughes]

My rechargeable Steri-pen still uses batteries.  I have two sets of
rechargeable batteries and while one set is powering the Steri-pen the
other is in the solar charger.  Three of us relied upon this system while
walking the JMT this past summer.  We monitored the durability of the
charged batteries and consistently got between 30 - 35 liters.  It took
several days to recharge the batteries and that was in an environment with
significant sun.  Overall, we were pleased with the system -- the
batteries, the charger, and the Steri-pen.

Rees Hughes

On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Carrot Quinn <krotten at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey all! I'm considering getting one of the rechargeable versions of the
> steri-pen for my PCT hike. I have the steri-pen classic, which requires
> batteries, and I love it, but I am excited to potentially forgo the
> batteries. My only concern is that the charge lasts for about 40 liters- is
> this long enough to get between resupply stops? And does anyone have
> experience with using the rechargeable steri-pen on a long hiking trip?
>
> Best,
> Carrot
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