General Ecology First Need Xle Elite Purifier

February 10, 2020 - Comment

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

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(as of April 19, 2020 7:55 am GMT-0500 - Details)

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.

Product Features

  • Product Weight 16 oz.
  • Cartridge capacity: 180 gal.
  • Output: 2 qt/min.
  • No iodine needed
  • Self-cleaning pre-filter and gravity assist system included

Comments

Anonymous says:

When your life or enjoying a trip depends on it…..buy this. A little big. A little heavy. But one of only two solutions being sold that filters out organic nasties down to the cyst and virus level.The other, a LifeSaver bottle is 50% more expensive initially but the filter lasts for 1,000 gallons vs the 180 gallons of the Xle filter. On the other hand, the LifeSaver filters are more expensive and have a shelf life of 2 years after you open them. The Xle filters have an unlimited shelf life.The LifeSaver bottle only holds 0.75 liters. To fill a 3 liter bladder you’d have to fill and empty the bottle 4 times. With the Xle filter, you can pump endlessly into a bladder or other container. This is a big benefit especially if you’re hiking in a group.The LifeSaver bottle also requires enough water depth that you can fill the bottle by submerging it. The Xle filter only requires a couple of inches of water to submerge its pre-filter. And that pre-filter keeps larger contaminants from prematurely clogging…

Anonymous says:

The only filter you will ever need. I have owned one of the First Need water purification systems for twenty years and had perfect results. Decided I needed another set up for friends to use so I bought this one for me and will loan my old one out to friends and family. This is one of if not the only reliable filter / purification systems on the market for backpacking applications. The ability to purify and remove viruses makes this filter a have to have item in my pack. I also own some of the other brands of pocket / backpacking filters but this is always my go to filter. Also recommended by Hill People Gear as the only filter worth carrying in their backpacks. I have run hundreds of gallons of water through the filter over the last twenty years and had to change the filter pack once or twice and then only as a precautionary measure. Never had a failure to filter or clog in the field keeping in mind I try to find somewhat clear water and if the water is too mucky with silt or debris I pre filter by wrapping a coffee…

Anonymous says:

Haven’t found anything better I love water and I drink enough where I need something that can give me great tasting water in a small amount of time. I have tried multiple water filters and purifiers while hiking and I keep coming back to the First Need XLE. It pumps water fast and is by far the best tasting water I have ever had. It also gives me peace of mind that it purifies the water removing pretty much everything. The only negative is that it is bulky and heavy. Definitely not 16oz. Mine tips the scales at around 22 oz dry. I would love it if they could make a model half the size and weight. I wouldn’t even mind if the filters didn’t last as long. 180 gallons is enough water to have a gallon a day for six months. Overall a great purifier that should be more popular than it is.

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