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Backcountry.com http://www.backcountry.com/first-need Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:53:30 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 Write your question here...how well does the uv pen work and http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_259550#question_259550 First Need XL Water Purifier Write your question here...how well does the uv pen work and should I truct it question_259550 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:53:30 GMT I have a First Need filter and have not used it for over 15 years, http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_240490#question_240490 First Need XL Water Purifier I have a First Need filter and have not used it for over 15 years, only has processed maybe 10 gal of stream water. Is the filter still good, or has something inside degraded. I also used the prefilter unit. question_240490 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:44 GMT Does this filter fit the original First Need first sold 25-30 http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-xl-water-purifier-replacement-cartridge?CMP_ID=QRSS_230910#question_230910 First Need XL Water Purifier Replacement Cartridge Does this filter fit the original First Need first sold 25-30 years ago? question_230910 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:04:08 GMT Does the pre filter remove silt and sand? http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_197536#question_197536 First Need XL Water Purifier Does the pre filter remove silt and sand? question_197536 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:36:46 GMT Will this purify urine? http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_178979#question_178979 First Need XL Water Purifier Will this purify urine? question_178979 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:34:04 GMT Is there a difference between the First Need "Deluxe" http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_113210#question_113210 First Need XL Water Purifier Is there a difference between the First Need "Deluxe" Water Purifier - and the First Need "XL" Water Purifier? REI has it listed as the "XL" and Backcountry here has it as the "Deluxe" question_113210 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:24:31 GMT Does anyone out there taken infants and/or toddlers into the http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_107093#question_107093 First Need XL Water Purifier Does anyone out there taken infants and/or toddlers into the field and used the water from this purifier? Children do not have the same enzymes that adults do, so we are a little concerned before we hit the trial with our 3 year old! question_107093 Mon, 11 May 2009 20:24:29 GMT Can this pump purify swimming pool water and remove enough of http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_103742#question_103742 First Need XL Water Purifier Can this pump purify swimming pool water and remove enough of the chlorine to make it suitable for drinking? Just wondering if I could use it/promote its use that way for emergencies. question_103742 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:44:50 GMT Write your question here... I have a firstneed water filter. http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_98760#question_98760 First Need XL Water Purifier Write your question here... I have a firstneed water filter. I replaced the main cartridge several months ago. Now the pre-filter is hopelessly clogged up and I need a new one. How do I get a replacement pre-filter? John question_98760 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:11:05 GMT Write your question here...I have what appears to be an older http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_96510#question_96510 First Need XL Water Purifier Write your question here...I have what appears to be an older model. I bought it at a garage sale. I need instruction booklet and some way to know if is still in working condtion. Came with blue dye? How does one buy new filters? question_96510 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:11:06 GMT I'm going to be spending a month in Cameroon, and later this http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_68118#question_68118 First Need XL Water Purifier I'm going to be spending a month in Cameroon, and later this year plan to relocate to west africa for a few years. Buying replacement filters over there will be a huge issue (read: impossible), so I'd like to know that they wont need replacing every month or so. Anyone have any first hand experience with using this for a very long-term period in places like west africa with EXTREMELY unsafe water? question_68118 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:02:55 GMT How much does it weigh? http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_31578#question_31578 First Need XL Water Purifier How much does it weigh? question_31578 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:03:23 GMT how often do i have to buy a new filter? you're all talking http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_25210#question_25210 First Need XL Water Purifier how often do i have to buy a new filter? you're all talking about using it camping. i want it as back up at home during hurricane season when we lose city water and have to rely on tea-brown, sulphurous well water. i'm after something that isn't going to lock me into buying wasteful plastic filters (like the ones on my brita water filter jug). question_25210 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:35:23 GMT What is the life of the filter if it sits unused from one summer http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-xl-water-purifier-replacement-cartridge?CMP_ID=QRSS_23000#question_23000 First Need XL Water Purifier Replacement Cartridge What is the life of the filter if it sits unused from one summer to the next?Thanks.Dan question_23000 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:57:36 GMT How does the First Need actually purify without some chemical http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_17246#question_17246 First Need XL Water Purifier How does the First Need actually purify without some chemical agent? Activated charcoal? Or is the filter small enough to remove viruses? question_17246 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:48:39 GMT Direct ConnectT"- purifier attaches snugly to many popular http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_13084#question_13084 First Need XL Water Purifier Direct ConnectT"- purifier attaches snugly to many popular trail and bike bottles.....WHICH bottles, THAT you carry in your product line will attach to this purifier. jmm question_13084 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:40:21 GMT How much does it weigh? How much space does it take up in a bag? http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_8703#question_8703 First Need XL Water Purifier How much does it weigh? How much space does it take up in a bag? Would it be good for backpackers? question_8703 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:18:55 GMT do you have the replacement canister for the first need purifier? http://www.backcountry.com/first-need-deluxe-water-purifier?CMP_ID=QRSS_6962#question_6962 First Need XL Water Purifier do you have the replacement canister for the first need purifier? can't find it as an item. question_6962 Tue, 20 May 2008 18:53:06 GMT