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First Need Trav-L-Pure Water Purifier

travl-pump.jpgFirst Need Trav-L-Pure Water Purifier – Ideal for travelers?

In some exotic destinations you just can’t drink the water. Thanks to advances in technology, we now have portable water filters. These portable water filters and pumps are great for camping and backcountry use, but what about when you are not in the back country? Trying to use a backcountry pump water filter in a sink is no easy task. Not to mention it just makes you look silly. So what do you do?

Take a look at the First Need Trav-L-Pure Water Purifier. It is a super compact water filter that is about the size of a old digital camera. Its compact design obviously already makes it a good choice for travelers heading to destinations with unsafe drinking water. There are no hoses or awkward attachments, just the unit and an attached pump.

The First Need Trav-L-Pure Water Purifier works by filling the container up. This is easily accomplished by using a sink, hose, or dipping the unit under water. The next step is to place the lid back on the unit and start pumping. The treated water comes out a small attached hosed and can easily be pumped into a cup or bottle.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Amazon: $188

Why they rock:

  • Quick and convenient–no dangling hoses to contend with, no chemicals, no hold time or back-washing maintenance
  • Safely removes microbiological, chemical and aesthetic contaminants with its unique chemical-free purification process
  • Comfortable ergonomic pump handle with double-action pump supplies more water with less work
  • Easy, pour-through pre-screens remove larger contaminants
  • Particle retention 0.1 micron (normal), 0.4 (absolute); can purify up to 106 gallons of water (dependant on water source)
  • A water-tight cap and padded Cordura nylon carrying case make this filter easy to carry anywhere

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 7 out of 10

I really like the ideal, shape, and size of the First Need Trav-L-Pure Water Purifier. I think it could be very handy to a lot of travelers. the thing I dont like about the First Need Trav-L-Pure Water Purifier is its price tag. Despite the fact that Im a cheapskate, I dont see any traveler paying that much money for the First Need Trav-L-Pure Water Purifier.

Looking to buy? Check out these sites:
Amazon: $188