General Ecology First Need XL Water Purifier

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Product Description

The most effective portable Water Purifier at any price!  The First Need XL Water Purifier is effective against cryptosporidia, bacteria, viruses and unmatched in removing harmful chemicals. It consists of increased purification capacity, more secure hose fittings for backwashing and a "direct connect" to most water bottles and hydration packs. There is also a flexible sanitary cap directly attached to the pump cover, longer tubing, comfortable handle, greater capacity and fastest flow of all!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0009RP8T2
• Item model number: GEC110
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,051 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #16 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Hydration > Water Filters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used a previous version of this product, February 8, 2008

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Matthew Young "Matthew Young" (UK) - See all my reviews

Bought two of these in 1990 for my wife and I, and used them across Africa, India and Indonesia over 15 months travelling (needed one spare cartridge per pump over this time). We were recommended them by some experienced travellers. They are "ugly and not made in Switzerland", but worked perfectly with some very dubious water and we never got ill from what we drank (we had a few problems with food now and then...) I'd buy another without a second thought. Recommended.

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best on the market! Hands down!, April 11, 2009

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T. Coyne "Survival Training School of California" (California Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: General Ecology First Need XL Water Purifier (Kitchen)

This is simply the best purifier out there, especially for the price. It purifies anything, pumps fast, and screws on to nalgenes and other bottles. I even used it in a sulphur hot springs, and it completly removed the smell and taste. You will here a lot of stories about drinking water from wierd places with these, because they work!You cant go wrong with these babies... Survival Training School of California approved!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life saver!, September 5, 2006

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T. Rut. (Amarillo, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: General Ecology First Need XL Water Purifier (Kitchen)

Surrounded by water and none to drink! Not with this baby. It may sound unconventional but I tried this out in my stagnant rain barrel and it is amazing (a little disconcerting still). Water tasted like it was out of a bottle. With the threat of tornadoes, hurricanes, floods etc. clean water is never a sure thing but it is a must. Hopefully you never have to, but you can trust this little baby if you have to.