First Need and Trav-L-Pure were evaluated at the University of Arizona for their ability to remove microbiological contaminants according to the current EPA guide standard and protocol for testing microbiological water purifiers, by removing bacteria, cysts, and viruses, without the use of chemical addatives or multiple pass-through. They are are now certified to remove viruses Poliovirus Type I, Rotavirus SA-11, and others.
The Hand Pump system is ideal for emergency preparation
- earthquakes, floods, as well as for scout troops, serious camping
enthusiasts, etc.
A conversion kit is available for $129.95 which will allow you to convert this system to a countertop configuration, so it can be used every day of the year without need for pumping by hand, as long as water is flowing through your kitchen faucet. Capacity of all filter cartridges is based on municipal (treated) water. Actual lifetime of cartridges will vary substantially depending upon the specific water used, and so no meaningful rating can be given for cartridges when used with "natural" water from a lake, a stream, a pond or a river. |
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| "Betty and I took this unit with us on our trips to Cancun, Mexico in March of 1995 and February of 1997. We used it to fill mineral water bottles, which we kept in the fridge in our suite. It worked great!" --Ed Bertsch | |
| The First Need is very popular with the nature lover - whether you like to hunt, bike, backpack, canoe, or just spend the weekend at a campsite. First Need allows you to purify water from a lake, stream, or river. First Need has been proven to remove Giardia. First Need is also a good idea to keep in your home, just in case of emergencies. |
Discounts available beginning with quantity 2 orders.
