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First Need Deluxe Water Purifier

First Need Deluxe Water Purifier description

The First Need Deluxe Water purifier has a 0.1 micron carbon matrix filter element which cranks out a rapid 1.8 liters per minute. The First Need by General Ecology has an incredible filter and a the super-fast pump rate. This advanced water purifier has a capacity of 135 gallons - which is substantial if you consider that the average person consumes about a half gallon per day. Many backpackers like this water purifier because it is compact and its redesigned handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

works simply amazing, tested on crapy tasting tap water at home to see if there is a difference, and sure enough better tasting that "spring water" out of bottles, saving for the event of a hurricane, or my next camping trip

The First Need water purifier was an easy choice for me to make. After two consecutive years of backpacking and elk hunting with a "seasoned" backpacker friend (into wilderness areas) who carried his everywhere, I saw first hand the value of a dependable water filter. Not only is it a true purifier (we drank purified lake water), but it also is durable and Nalgene bottles screw right on it. I was fortunate to see the First Need purifier operate in the field and I anticipate years of service from mine. Thanks for carrying this high quality product at a great price.

I have been using the First Need Purifier for years. Never been sick when using it. From Mt.Whitney to Northern Canada to Belarus, no problems. Have taken it to Belarus 3 times. The water there is not recommended to drink for foreigners, as you might imagine. You can use this purifier with complete confidence. It is a little challenging at times to handle, but worth the results. The filter is pricy, but cheaper than a dr. visit. Have filtered from some not so appealing sources and still trouble free. This filter is the only one I own.