Love the First Need XL and Use MSR Siltstopper to Extend Filter Life

By Kenneth Happel Ranked #413 - Trail Running Hydration April 8, 2010

I think the First Need XL is the best filtration unit, period. Filter clogging is the most common drawback issue I hear about. I picked this advice up when buying my First Need XL and I tried it. It works. I inserted an MSR Siltstopper in the intake hose line between the plastic intake end and the long line (cut the line about two inches from the plastic end and insert the Siltstopper in between. The Siltstopper filter takes the punnishment and the First Need filter goes for the long run and remains an easy pump. I clean the MSR when available water is really horrible and the MSR turns an ugly shade. BTW, I use the First Need XL as an Emergency Responder in large event first aid and disaster response teams.

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