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Chemical-free water purification.

Whether you're backpacking in your favorite wilderness area or just need a reliable purification system for emergency preparedness, trust the First Need XLE Elite Purifier for high capacity and a clean, chemical-free taste. The double action pump can purify up to two quarts per minute and the Direct-Connect threaded system allows you to pump directly into most water bottles.

  • Improved design provides greater durability and impact resistance than previous First Need filtration systems
  • Double action pump allows you to purify up to two quarts per minute
  • Average canister capacity will process 180 gallons (additional canisters sold separately)
  • 36 inch intake tube has integrated prefilter to remove large particles and extend canister life
  • Clean-out port on the canister allows you to easily clean the canister while reducing contact with dirty water
  • Direct-Connect threaded attachment is compatible with Nalgene, Sigg, and other popular trail bottles
  • Low weight of just one pound makes the system easy to transport
  • Independently certified to EPA Guide Standard Protocol for removing bacteria, cysts, and viruses

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Ken

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I am a really protective father. From my research and my experience with this filter, I allow my two young sons,3 and 6, to drink water from this. I hope that my research and experience has been adequate but so far everything has been great. ken

5 5

Jaret

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This is probably one of the best water purifiers to date. It purifies well and the resulting water tastes good. Only problem is the size. If you are using this for a group of people, this purifier is worth it. Each filter pumps a large amount of water, it pumps fast and you can split of the weight of other items in your pack in order to make room for this. But for 1 or 2 people, a smaller purifier is preferable.

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Adam Johnson

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I've taken this out on long trips and it's such a great thing to have. It does weigh a pound so if you're obsessively shaving packweight it might be a tough call but in my opinion it's easily worth it. Your water will always taste clear and fresh, and it removes all the bad microscopic stuff other filters won't. It's easy to pump, and the flow rate is pleasantly quick. I'm not sure just how compatible it is with different brands of bottles, but a standard trusty 32oz Nalgene screws directly into it. There is also a smaller inner 53mm thread to screw on smaller bottles, and a main "output spout". You can also filter water directly into your CamelBak (or Platypus or what-have-you) by popping off the bite valve of your reservoir's tube and fixing the tube directly over the output spout. There are adapters available from the company's website if you're intent on using some nonstandard sized bottle. Basically, if want the cleanest water possible while backpacking and don't want to deal with chemicals in your water, the First Need is your best option.