First Need® Portable Water Purifiers; Far Better Than Water Filters

Chemical-free water purifiers for safe, clean, great tasting water at your fingertips!

First Need® is the only non-chemical portable certified to the EPA Guide Standard for Microbiological Purifiers against bacteria, cysts, and viruses! No hold time, pretreatment or double pumping required!

Unsurpassed in the removal of:

• Cryptosporidia
  
• Giardia
  
• Waterborne disease causing bacteria
  
• Viruses
  
• Trail, agricultural and utility sprays
  
• Foul tastes, odors and colors

Why Water Purifiers are Far Better Than Mere Water Filters

General Ecology, Inc.'s water purifiers are the only water purifiers that utilize "Structured MatrixTM" technology to offer the highest level of water purification instantly without chemicals, pretreatment, double pumping or hold time. General Ecology's water purifiers remove viruses, bacteria, and protozoa, PLUS many organic and inorganic chemical and aesthetic contaminants at the highest "purification" micron level (0.4 microns absolute) to provide great tasting water while protecting against water related disease. By comparison, even the very best water filters only remove certain protozoa, and perhaps bacteria and possibly certain aesthetic contaminants, providing a lesser standard of protection than that of General Ecology's water purifiers.

First Need Deluxe Chemical Free Water Purifier

The First Need Deluxe purifies water naturally, instantly and ecologically! You can drink fresh mountain spring water without fear of contaminants and pollutants. It is the only non-chemical water purifier certified to EPA Guide Standard for microbiological purifiers against bacteria, cysts and viruses. Here are a few of the features of this unsurpassed portable drinking water purifier:

It's quick, easy and convenient!
The handy Direct ConnectTM fits the unit snugly atop most trail and bike bottles
Easy grip double action pump handle
Fully backwashable
No chemicals, hold time or double pumping required
No brushing, scraping, or contact with pathogens

Self-cleaning prefilter / adjustable float
Gravity Assist connection for "hands free" purification without pumping, even with a clogged canister!
Integral sanitary cover and nylon tote bag

First Need® Trav-L®-Pure Chemical Free Water Purifier

The First Need Trav-L-Pure offers First Need technology made convenient for the business, resort, camping and international travelers. It is a favorite of U.N. and U.S. forces in Somalia, medical and emergency response teams in Kobe, Japan and around the world.

Featured in NEWSWEEK Travel Briefs
"Gear - Water You Can Drink" (Nov. 1 '99 Issue)

• It's quick, easy and ultra convenient!
  
• Totally self-contained
  
• Prefilter, pump and purifier in one sealed container
  
• Water tight cap
  
• Easy fill sieve
  
• No dangling hoses, chemicals or backwashing
  
• Cordura carry case included
  
• Purifiers instantly and naturally, no chemical additives, pretreatment or hold time required
  
• No brushing, scraping or contact with pathogens
  

First Need® Base CampTM

The First Need Base Camp is a top quality system with First Need Deluxe purification technology built to meet the demands of groups on hikes, climbs and expeditions. It is also perfect for disaster relief and emergency preparedness kits.

• It's durable, easy to use and convenient!
  
• Features stainless steel housing
  
• Economical replaceable cartridge
  
• Quick ConnectTM metal pump
  
• Prefilter and water resistant Cordura carry case included
  

Other valuable reading:

• Microbiological Test Results
• What to Consider When Selecting a Portable Drinking Water Purifier
• Testimonials from Experts Using First Need Products Out in the Field