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Your cart is empty.FIRST NEED XLE PURIFIER First Need XLE (Elite) retains all the great features of the First Need XL and introduces more robust survivability and extended capacity with a new convenient, sanitary back rinse port, to remove accumulated debris without changing hose connections. The XLE canister is interchangeable with many earlier First Need systems. Removes bacteria, cysts, and viruses. "Direct Connect" fits most water bottles and hydration packs. Output: 2.0 qt/min. Cartridge capacity: 180 gal. Wt: 16 oz.
El Nickster
2025-08-10 10:42:14
This system makes potable water from any freshwater source. Easy to use and very safe. No chemicals are ultraviolet light are required, because bacteria and viruses are simply filtered out. My wife and I used this as our only source for drinking and cooking water for a week with no problems. I pumped 5 gallons of water in 15 minutes. It is expensive, but in my opinion worth it.
Eric B.
2025-08-08 12:18:10
This is the cannister for the First Need Purifier. I am an avid hiker and backpacker. I have used the First Need Purifier for years and it ranks up there with the best filters on the market. I have used it in all types of water (including a cow pond), and have always found it to be safe no matter the water condition. It is a great system for back country travel .
Scott S
2025-07-23 14:47:27
There are longer lasting (meaning they filter more water) but These are used in some very extreme conditions so you gotta give them that
Dan Leasia
2025-07-20 17:37:41
First needs is the best. Outperforms all the rest. I had algia water to filter. Another filter could not do it. This one made the water crystal clear and drinkable. Great replacement for my old faithful first needs. Trust me and it is the finest made.
Cat Fiend
2025-05-21 13:34:28
A couple of these will save you and your family's lives. A month's supply of prepper food is useless without clean water. I've used these camping and they are stellar. Pricey, sure. But if you ever need to get clean water from a source you wouldn't drink from directly, these filters are worth their weight in gold.
James P.
2025-05-08 14:09:34
I have been using my First Need Purifier since 2001. Used it for large portions of the Appalachian Trail, and many hundreds of miles beyond that.This replacement cartridge fits on my older style pump body with no problems. The addition of the flush out port is great.
David Longenecker
2025-02-22 15:57:00
Wil do true job but way overpriced
JMF
2025-02-04 17:42:51
My First Need is for camping, but I've moved to a place where I need to filter drinking water, so now use it weekly. A bit of arm pumping exercise, but oh yeah the water tastes so much better.
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