Travel Berkey Water Filter System - 1.5 Gallons
The Travel Berkey Water Filter is a compact, efficient system designed for travel, on-the-go use, or emergency situations. Built from polished stainless steel (AISI 304), it combines durability with reliable performance in a space-saving design. Its space-saving design makes it perfect for small homes, apartments, or RVs. With the Travel Berkey, you can enjoy clean and safe drinking water wherever you go.
- The compact Travel Berkey system is ideal for small homes and apartments, travel (it fits in most suitcases), on-the-go activities, or unexpected emergencies.
- It is constructed of highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel.
- Storage capacity of about 1.5 gallons.
- Upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 12" in height.
- Maximum filters: 2 Black Berkey Elements (in upper chamber).
- The system includes upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black Berkey Elements, 2 wingnuts, 2 washers, 1 priming button, a stainless steel lid, a spigot, and a rubber gasket to protect the base.
- Height when in use: 18".
- Diameter: 7.5".
- Weight: 6.13 lbs empty.
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For regular everyday use, this system easily serves 1-3 people.
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Fully configured, this system can serve up to 33-66 people daily during an emergency.
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Each Black Berkey Filter is designed to filter approximately 3,000 gallons of water before needing replacement; 2 filters in a Berkey system will filter about 6,000 gallons of water before replacement is recommended.
- Maximum Filtration Flow Rate: Configured with two Black Berkey Elements, the Travel Berkey system can produce up to 2.75 gallons (10.4 liters) of filtered water per hour.
- Storage-Friendly: Upper chamber nests inside the lower, reducing height to ~12″ for transport
Performance:
- Produces up to 2.75 gallons (10.4 L) per hour with two elements
- Ideal for 1–3 people for everyday use; supports more in emergencies
- Reduces a wide range of contaminants, including trihalomethanes, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment, radiologicals, and more
Key Features:
- Portable design—easy to carry and store
- Durable stainless steel build—long-lasting quality
- Efficient output—ample supply for small groups
- Comprehensive reduction—addresses common water quality issues
- Simple operation—no electricity or plumbing required
*Due to state regulations, we are unable to ship this product to California or Iowa.
*If a salt-based water softener is installed, please read this FAQ topic.
This system comes standard with the following:
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Upper and lower stainless steel chambers
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2 Black Berkey Elements
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2 wingnuts
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2 washers
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1 priming button
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Stainless steel lid
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Standard spigot
- Rubber Gasket to protect the base
Considering the Travel Berkey water filter may be the smallest, its effectiveness in filtering drinking/tap water is equal. Its performance specification will surely meet the required classification.
Berkey® systems equipped with Black Berkey® Elements dramatically reduce trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment, radiologicals, and more.Take a Travel Berkey on your vacation. You will never have to worry about not having access to clean drinking water. Get a Berkey system for your health, convenience, and pleasure.
More About the Travel Berkey:
| Capacity | 1.5 Gallons (5.7 Liters) |
| Diameter | 7.5" |
| Filter Capacity | Up to 2 Black Berkey (upper) + 2 Fluoride Filters (lower) |
| Flow Rate | Maximum Filtration Rate can produce up to 2.75 gallons (10.4 liters) of filtered water per hour |
| Height | 6.13 lbs (if empty) |
| Portability | The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 12" in height |
| Height | 19" (Includes lid and knob) |
| Serves |
1 - 3 People (for normal everyday use). System can serve up to 33-66 people a day (during an emergency) |
| Weight | 6.13 lbs (if empty) |
| Fluoride Removal |
Up to two PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction, Filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired. |
Berkey Water Filters can remove:
- Fluoride - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Lead - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Arsenic - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Iron - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Mercury - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Chlorine - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Trihalomethane(THMs) – Removed to greater than 99.8%.
- Bisphenol-A - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Chloramines - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Pharmaceuticals - Removed to greater than 99.5%.
- Petroleum Contaminants - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Methylcyclohexane-methane - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Heavy Metals - Removed to greater than 99.1%.
- Atrazine - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Uranium - Removed to greater than 97.0%.
- Gross Alpha emitters - Removed to greater than 98.7%.
Key points on the Black Berkey Elements:
- A leader in gravity-fed water filtration
- Its formulation has been tested by State, and EPA-accredited laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53
- Re-cleanable and self-sterilizing during the life of the element
- 2 Black Berkey elements will filter approximately 6,000 gallons of water before replacement is recommended
- Berkey elements are designed not to remove beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
- Elements come with a 2-year, prorated warranty.
*Due to state regulations, not available for sale in California or Iowa.
Different Sizes:
Travel Berkey Water Filter - 1.5 Gallons
Big Berkey Water Filter - 2.25 Gallons
Royal Berkey Water Filter - 3.25 Gallons
Imperial Berkey Water Filter - 4.5 Gallons
Crown Berkey Water Filter - 6 Gallons
Whether traveling, camping, or on an on-the-go adventure, a Travel Berkey is the perfect solution for drinking clean water. It is easy to carry and assemble, and can be set up without plumbing or electricity.
The Travel Berkey is small enough to fit in your suitcase, making it ideal for unexpected emergencies. It comes with two Black Berkey elements that are easy to clean and last up to five or six years.
Black Berkey® Elements dramatically reduce trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment, radiologicals, and more.
Its stainless steel containers are made in the United States, and its chambers are assembled using US and imported parts. Independent third-party laboratories also test it to ensure it's safe for use.
It is made for a small household or family and is suitable for homes with limited countertop space.
Convenient Size – Travel Berkey.
Water is an important component of our daily lives, we do so many things with it, and with its presence, there are tasks and important matters that will work well and can be done.
People unaware of the possible effects of consuming contaminated water will not worry much about certain peculiarities in their tap water; signs such as smell, texture, or slight discoloration are indications of contamination.
We consume water several times every day. Thus, water consumption does not occur only at home.
Sometimes, we travel with our family, go on picnics, and go camping. When we are out, what do we need to protect ourselves against, such as contaminated water in the area?
It is advisable to have access to clean drinking water. Why would there be a need for clean water? How would it be possible?
The Importance of Clean Water
The water source is supplied or naturally exists; none are safe for immediate consumption.
Water is very important to our bodies as a hydrating agent. However, what we consume may leave behind sediments and substances.
If you think being hydrated is all that matters, you have misunderstood the real essence of water for our health.
Water is considered a cleansing agent, and we consume it to remove toxins and other unwanted substances left in our bodies by our food.
Since it is a cleansing agent, it is expected to remove toxins from our bodies; however, what if the water itself is full of toxins?
As you gulp down contaminated water, everything that comes with it will end up inside you, which might cause complications and illnesses.
The impact of drinking contaminated water may vary from mild to severe, depending on several factors: the volume of intake, level of contamination, type of contaminants, duration of consumption, and the health status and age of the person.
How to Diminish Water Contaminants
The prevalence of waterborne diseases has existed for decades, and over the years, numerous technologies and methods have been developed as potential solutions for treating contaminated water.
However, the Travel Berkey Water Filter might be useful if you aim to solve the problem with limited space, are always on the go, or are traveling.
Our Berkey Water Filters can remove 99.9% of toxins and unwanted sediment from your water. Despite being smaller, it could surpass the cleaning ability of other water filters on the market.
It is very easy to use and requires little effort to treat water. It is also portable and can be placed anywhere.
Berkey Systems makes gravity-fed water filtration systems. These systems use a simple, efficient process that relies on gravity to pull water through microporous filters or elements. This traps contaminants while allowing beneficial minerals to pass through. Berkey systems are powerful, cost-efficient, and require no electricity or special plumbing, making them ideal for everyday use and emergencies.
This water filter was designed for those who love to explore and travel from one destination to another. Moreover, people who also live a portable kind of lifestyle (e.g., living in an RV)
What are the Features of the Travel Berkey Water Filter?
The Design and Its Components
The Travel Berkey Water Filter is designed with well-constructed, highly polished 304 stainless steel for the upper and lower chambers. In addition to that, it also comes with a complete package essential kit containing:
- 2 Black Berkey elements
- 2 wingnuts
- 2 washers
- 1 priming button
- Stainless Steel Lid
- Standard Spigot and;
- Rubber Gasket to protect the base of the Travel Berkey
The Travel Berkey Water Filter system can filter 1.5 gallons (5.7 Liters) of water per hour. Additionally, it can provide reliable, drinkable water for 1-3 people, which is a typical usage. However, if there are any problems with the water supply, the Travel Berkey has your back, as it can serve up to 33-66 people per day.
Although the Travel Berkey water filter is considered the smallest water filter system, besides the Go Berkey, its ability to filter water remains as competent and reliable as that of the other Berkey water filtration systems. You can still be assured that this small water filter can deliver outstanding results, providing safe, drinkable water.
How is it Reliable?
The Travel Berkey will be the most suitable and convenient option for those who enjoy exploring places and living a small lifestyle. Especially for on-the-go escapades and camping activities, the Travel Berkey Water Filter ensures you have access to safe, drinkable, and healthy water.
With the Travel Berkey Water Filter, you can access water from any available source and let it handle the filtration. The Travel Berkey Water Filter will provide your friends, family, and yourself with the best-tasting, drinkable water.
You can enjoy your on-the-go activities at full blast while staying hydrated throughout the day.
More Information about the Travel Berkey Filtration System
How do you know when to change the filters?
That is the right time to change every 6000 gallons filtered by the Black Berkey Elements. However, determining whether you have reached the 6,000-gallon limit can sometimes be difficult and time-consuming. Another way to make this process a little more convenient is the Red Food Coloring Test.
What is the Red Food Coloring Test?
The Red Food Coloring Test is a standard procedure used to determine whether your water filters are working effectively. You can perform this test immediately after purchasing the product and after reaching the maximum capacity of filtered water using your chosen Berkey Water filtration system. This test only works for the Black Berkey elements, not other filter elements.
To proceed with this test, you must have an artificial Red Food Coloring that contains FD&C Red 40 and FD&C Red 3. There are other kinds of food coloring on the market. Still, this specific food coloring is the one most recommended for determining the accuracy of your Black Berkey Elements. Other food coloring products are highly safe for consumption, but pass through the Berkey filters easily. So, you might think that your filters are defective, but in fact, they are not.
How do you perform the Red Food Coloring Test?
The red food coloring test consists of straightforward steps. Just follow the instructions below:
- First, empty your upper or lower chamber, and remove any PF-2 filters installed.
- Next, place an empty and clean glass under each Black Berkey Element in the lower chamber.
- Now, fill up the upper chamber with water.
- For every gallon of water, put 1 teaspoon of red food coloring. So, if you poured 2 gallons of water, put 2 teaspoons of red food coloring.
- Leave it there for about 5-10 minutes.
- After that, check whether either of the glasses contains a red or pinkish mixture. The Black Berkey elements are functioning properly if the water is clear. If either or both glasses have a red or pinkish mixture, then it must be both, or the respective filter element is defective (if purchased new) or needs replacement (if already owned).
TRAVEL BERKEY SYSTEM BENEFITS
- Powerful - The Berkey filter removes a broad spectrum of contaminants while leaving in the healthy minerals your body needs.
- Efficient- Berkey filters are the fastest-producing gravity-fed water filtration systems on the market, filtering water up to eight times faster than other available systems.
- Convenient - The elements can be cleaned, eliminating the need for frequent replacements.
- Effortless - The design replaces slow, exhausting manual pumps with the natural force of gravity. At the same time, the system remains simple to use, making it a breeze, whether in the kitchen or deep in the Rocky Mountains.
- Portable- Berkey filters travel easily and function without electricity or water pressure.
- Durable - Constructed of highly polished surgical-grade AISI 304 stainless steel, the housing is built to last.
- Economical- Two Black Berkey Elements, which come standard with most systems, average 2 cents per gallon of filtered water and last up to 6,000 gallons, or approximately 5-8 years, with typical use.
- Proven- Used by individuals, missionaries, and relief organizations worldwide, Berkey systems have truly stood the test of time.
Confidently use your Berkey Filters and Systems as a daily final barrier solution.