V good uv product - CamelBak All Clear Pure Blue Water Purifier

This is one of the better UV tools for water. Criticisms:

1. It does not attend to water on the threads so that must be kept in mind when using. Water on threads is contaminated water!
2. Very often (in NH) a stream is dangerous to reach, with very steep banks and fast water. So, hand dipping is impossible. (This is why filters with long hoses are worthwhile.) And you would in practice have to refill this numerous times, to get 2-3qts to fill your water supply between sources. So you have to risk dealing with the dangerous water a number of times.
3. Sounds odd, but the battery life is too long. The choice of long life makes the unit heavier than needed. I would buy a lighter weight hiker version. Weight is everything, it's why you carry a water purifier rather than lots of water.

These three criticisms are just opportunities for improving this solid product. a loop for attaching a cord for dipping would be great but it has to be foolproof and strong. A lighter day hiker version would be great. The threads you just pay attention to and wipe dry.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.