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product_id: 472584334
title: "KATADYN Steripen Classic 3 UV Water Purifier, Camping, Travel, Hunting, Preparedness"
brand: "katadyn"
price: "A$177"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Katadyn"
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region: Australia
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# UV-C tech disables 99.9% pathogens LED panel shows battery & status Up to 150 activations on lithium KATADYN Steripen Classic 3 UV Water Purifier, Camping, Travel, Hunting, Preparedness

**Brand:** katadyn
**Price:** A$177
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Stay hydrated, stay unstoppable with Steripen Classic 3!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KATADYN Steripen Classic 3 UV Water Purifier, Camping, Travel, Hunting, Preparedness by katadyn
- **How much does it cost?** A$177 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/472584334-katadyn-steripen-classic-3-uv-water-purifier-camping-travel-hunting)

## Best For

- katadyn enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted katadyn brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power Your Adventure:** Choose your battery style—lithium for max endurance or alkaline for convenience.
- • **Versatile & Reliable:** Works flawlessly in extreme temps with single-use lithium batteries—perfect for the serious explorer.
- • **Purify with Precision:** UV-C light eradicates bacteria, viruses & protozoa for crystal-clear safety.
- • **Lightweight & Travel-Ready:** At just 5.3 oz, it’s the ultimate compact companion for every trail and trip.
- • **Instant Hydration Confidence:** LED indicators confirm when your water is 100% safe to drink—no guesswork.

## Overview

The Steripen Classic 3 uses advanced UV-C light technology to inactivate over 99.9% of harmful microorganisms in clear water, including bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Lightweight and portable at 5.3 ounces, it offers up to 150 water treatments on lithium batteries, with an intuitive LED panel that signals purification status and battery life. Trusted by outdoor enthusiasts for over 15 years, it’s the go-to UV water purifier for camping, travel, and preparedness.

## Description

Trusted on mountains and trails for over 15 years, the Sterpen Classic 3 is an excellent choice for UV Water Purification. Ultraviolet (UV-C) light rays efficiently purify clear water by inactivating 99.9% of protozoa (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), bacteria and even viruses. When the treatment is complete, LED indicators flash to let you know that the water is ready to drink. Approximate number of activations using the various battery chemistries: Alkaline (25), Lithium (150) or Rechargeable NiMH (100).

Review: KATADYN Steripen Classic 3 Works Well - Works well. Instructions easy to follow. Size and weight right for travel.
Review: Love the technology, but battery information was misleading - As someone who already owns a lot of NiMH batteries, I wanted to buy this sterilizer over the other version with a built in Li-Ion battery. The user manual said I should be able to get 100 uses out of a set of 4 NiMH’s before needing a recharge, however, once I got the unit, I realized that I could only get 25 uses until the batteries require a recharge. I’ve learned that this unit requires a high discharge rate out of batteries, which NiMH or Alkaline are not great at. Lithium batteries are ideal for high discharge rates (and they are conveniently lighter than 4 AA NiMH’s). I think the only reason to get this version over the lithium ion version, is that this one can accept single use lithium batteries. Single use lithiums can handle extremely high and low temperatures, making them versatile for backpackers who work outside of the ideal working temp ranges of lithium rechargable.

## Features

- UV-C light inactivates microorganisms by disrupting their ability to reproduce. Steripen reduces over 99.9% of bacteria (e.g., E. coli), viruses (MS2 bacteriophage), and protozoa (Cryptosporidium parvum) in clear water
- When the treatment is complete, LED indicators flash to let you know that the water is ready to drink
- Approximate number of activations using various battery chemistries: Alkaline (25), Lithium (150) or Rechargeable NiMH (100)
- LED indicator panel lets you know treatment size, status of batteries and UV lamp

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09SG6V9WC |
| Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #123,382 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #143 in Camping & Hiking Water Filters |
| Brand | Katadyn |
| Date First Available | September 9, 2022 |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| Item model number | STE60110077 |
| Manufacturer | STERIPEN |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 0.67 Liters Per Minute |
| Model Name | Classic 3 |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 1.3"L x 1.6"W x 7.3"H |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 300 |
| UPC | 604375210257 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Katadyn
- **Capacity:** 1 Liters
- **Included Components:** Water Purifier
- **Installation Type:** Freestanding
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Package Information:** Bottle
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.3"L x 1.6"W x 7.3"H
- **Purification Method:** Ultraviolet
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KATADYN Steripen Classic 3 Works Well
*by C***D on October 22, 2025*

Works well. Instructions easy to follow. Size and weight right for travel.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the technology, but battery information was misleading
*by S***R on September 2, 2025*

As someone who already owns a lot of NiMH batteries, I wanted to buy this sterilizer over the other version with a built in Li-Ion battery. The user manual said I should be able to get 100 uses out of a set of 4 NiMH’s before needing a recharge, however, once I got the unit, I realized that I could only get 25 uses until the batteries require a recharge. I’ve learned that this unit requires a high discharge rate out of batteries, which NiMH or Alkaline are not great at. Lithium batteries are ideal for high discharge rates (and they are conveniently lighter than 4 AA NiMH’s). I think the only reason to get this version over the lithium ion version, is that this one can accept single use lithium batteries. Single use lithiums can handle extremely high and low temperatures, making them versatile for backpackers who work outside of the ideal working temp ranges of lithium rechargable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Vacation
*by M***E on March 7, 2024*

This was quite handy to have for my Amazon Adventure in Ecuador! Super lightweight and easy to use

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*Last updated: 2026-02-13*