Corporate supply by Crest PromosSteriPEN UV water purifiers for corporate gifts
Pocket-sized UV purifiers from the Katadyn Group that treat a litre of clear water in 90 seconds. Supplied by Crest Promos with your branding for travelling staff, field teams, client gifts and reward programs.
A gift for people who travel and work away from town water
SteriPEN is the UV water purifier range from the Katadyn Group, a Swiss water treatment company founded in 1928. Each SteriPEN uses a UV lamp to treat drinking water in a bottle. Katadyn states the purifiers eliminate bacteria, protozoa and viruses, and treat 1 litre in 90 seconds. The range is small, with four purifiers and two pre-filter accessories, so choosing a model is straightforward.
That makes SteriPEN a practical gift for staff who travel overseas, fly in and out of remote sites, or spend weekends hiking and camping. It is a specialist item that most people would not buy for themselves, so it reads as a considered choice. The Katadyn name also carries weight with anyone who already knows outdoor and expedition gear.
It is also a gift that needs a little explanation, and that works in its favour. Katadyn is clear that SteriPEN should be used on clear water only, because cloudy or sediment-laden water reduces the effect of the UV treatment. Pairing a purifier with a pre-filter and a wide-mouth bottle gives the recipient a complete kit, and gives you more surfaces to carry your logo.
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Rechargeable purifiers, battery models and pre-filters
The current SteriPEN range has four UV purifiers and two pre-filter accessories. We group them by how the recipient will power them and where they will use them.
The models we recommend for corporate gifting
Six products across three tiers: the two rechargeable purifiers, the two battery models, and the pre-filters that complete a kit. Add what you like and we'll quote the lot.
Rechargeable purifiers for travelling staff
SteriPEN Ultra
The flagship model, with an OLED display and USB charging.
Ideal for: Senior client gifts and staff who travel overseas often
SteriPEN UltraLight
The smallest and lightest SteriPEN, recharged by USB.
Ideal for: Hikers, trail runners and carry-on travellers
Battery-powered purifiers for remote work
SteriPEN Adventurer Opti
Runs on two CR123 batteries and has a built-in LED torch.
Ideal for: Field staff and teams away from power for days at a time
SteriPEN Classic 3
Takes four AA batteries, from a line named one of Time Magazine's best inventions of 2001.
Ideal for: Recipients who prefer standard AA batteries
Accessories to complete a kit
SteriPEN Pre-Filter
A 40 micron screen that removes coarse particles as you fill a bottle.
Ideal for: Adding to any purifier gift for use with wide-mouth bottles
SteriPEN FitsAll Filter
A filter cup and funnel that fit narrow- and wide-mouth bottles.
Ideal for: Travel kits where people refill bought water bottles
Features and performance, side by side
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| Model | Treatment size and time | Power | Treatments per charge or battery set | Lamp life | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra | 0.5 L in 48 s or 1 L in 90 s | Built-in lithium-ion, USB rechargeable | 50 per charge | 8,000 activations | 140 g |
| UltraLight | 1 L in 90 s | Built-in lithium-ion, USB rechargeable | Not stated | 8,000 activations | 76.5 g |
| Adventurer Opti | 0.5 L in 48 s or 1 L in 90 s | 2 CR123 batteries (included) | 50 per battery set | 8,000 activations | 103 g |
| Classic 3 | 0.5 L in 48 s or 1 L in 90 s | 4 AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH (not included) | Varies with battery type | 8,000 activations | 178 g |
| Pre-Filter | Screens water as the bottle fills | None | Not applicable | Not applicable | 38 g |
| FitsAll Filter | Screens water as the bottle fills | None | Not applicable | Not applicable | 65 g |
Figures are SteriPEN's published specifications on the Katadyn website.
UV treatment
Each SteriPEN has a UV lamp that is placed in a bottle of water and stirred until the treatment is complete. Katadyn states the purifiers eliminate bacteria, protozoa and viruses. The Ultra, Adventurer Opti and Classic 3 treat 0.5 litre in 48 seconds or 1 litre in 90 seconds, and the UltraLight treats 1 litre in 90 seconds.
Clear water only
Katadyn says to use SteriPEN only on clear water, because cloudy, sediment-laden water hinders the UV treatment. The Pre-Filter and FitsAll Filter screen out coarse particles before treatment. Katadyn notes that these pre-filters do not remove microorganisms or chemical contaminants, so they are a first step rather than a treatment.
Choosing the right SteriPEN gift
Frequent flyers: choose the Ultra or UltraLight. Both recharge by USB, and the UltraLight is the smallest and lightest model.
Remote field teams: the Adventurer Opti runs on replaceable CR123 batteries, which suits trips of several days without power, and its sensor doubles as an LED torch.
Simple battery swaps: the Classic 3 uses four AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries, which are easy to find. Batteries are not included.
Bottle size: the Adventurer Opti works in containers with an opening of at least 1.75 inches (about 44 mm), such as wide-mouth 1 litre bottles. Add the FitsAll Filter if recipients use narrow-mouth bottles.
A complete kit: pair any purifier with a pre-filter and a branded wide-mouth bottle so the recipient has everything needed to treat clear water on the road.
Your logo on a SteriPEN
SteriPEN purifiers have small, curved plastic bodies and come in Katadyn's printed retail packaging, so the space for a logo on the purifier itself is limited. Where the surface allows, a small pad-printed logo is usually possible. Many clients put the main branding on items that travel with the purifier instead, such as a printed or embroidered pouch, a branded wide-mouth bottle, a gift box or a printed insert card. We confirm the branding options for each model when we quote.
Placement: a small pad-printed logo on the purifier body where the surface allows, or full branding on a pouch, bottle, gift box or insert card
Artwork: a vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) is ideal, and we can usually redraw a JPG or PNG
Lead time: our standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval
Every branded order starts with a free digital proof, so you see your logo on the product before anything goes into production.
Ordering SteriPEN corporate gifts
Send an enquiry
Tell us the products you are interested in, rough quantities, your deadline and who the gifts are for.
Get your quote
We come back with a written quote and a shortlist of models that fit.
Approve your proof
For branded orders we send a free digital proof for sign-off before production. Ask us about a sample before you commit.
Production and delivery
Our standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval, subject to stock.
We deliver to businesses Australia-wide. Freight is shown on your quote. We can also hold stock, pack gift kits and send to multiple locations, and one contact looks after your order from quote to delivery.
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Frequently asked questions about SteriPEN gifts
What warranty comes with a SteriPEN?+
Katadyn's published manufacturer warranty statement lists 3 years for SteriPEN UV water purifiers, but that statement applies to products bought in the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland. For gifts bought in Australia, claims go through the retailer or Katadyn's local distribution partner, alongside your rights under Australian Consumer Law. We confirm the warranty terms that apply when we quote.
Are SteriPEN purifiers suitable for reward programs and events?+
Yes. They work well as rewards for staff who travel, as gifts for field and remote teams, and as prizes at outdoor or travel-themed events. For larger programs, a mix of the UltraLight and Adventurer Opti, each paired with a pre-filter, covers both rechargeable and battery-powered preferences.
What water can a SteriPEN treat?+
Katadyn states that SteriPEN purifiers eliminate bacteria, protozoa and viruses, and that they should be used only on clear water, because cloudy or sediment-laden water hinders the UV treatment. The Pre-Filter and FitsAll Filter remove coarse particles first, but Katadyn notes they do not remove microorganisms or chemical contaminants.
How do recipients look after a SteriPEN?+
Each UV lamp is rated for 8,000 activations. The Ultra and UltraLight recharge by USB, the Adventurer Opti runs on two CR123 batteries, and the Classic 3 takes four AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries. Katadyn notes that battery performance can drop in extreme cold. Each model's manual is available on the Katadyn website.
Enquire about SteriPEN
Tell us who the purifiers are for, how many you need and where they are going, and we'll put together a shortlist and quote with branding options.
Send us your brief
Include the models you like, rough quantities, who the gifts are for and your deadline, and whether you need them branded, gift boxed or sent to more than one site.
- Staff gifts, client gifts, reward programs or events
- Branded or unbranded
- One delivery or split across several sites
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