It's no secret that a major selling point of Berkey water purifiers is it's portable design. A high quality water filter that you can pick up and carry is a benefit other filtration systems on the market are simply not able to duplicate. And let's not forget the sidekick of these systems, the Berkey sport bottle, which customers enjoy as a free item with any system purchase. Today, I'd like to illustrate the ways many customers are taking advantage of these Berkey products outside of their home and how you can do the same!

The Portable Berkey Water Filter System

While Berkey filter systems are officially labeled as either an indoor or outdoor system, all of these systems possess the ability to be used in both environments. The "official" outdoor systems; the Travel Berkey and the Berkey light, are the smallest and lightest of the lineup, however the other four systems; the Big Berkey, Royal Berkey, Imperial Berkey, and the Crown Berkey, work just as well outdoors. In fact, where bigger groups of people are involved, a larger system is many times the better choice.

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Outdoor Uses for the Berkey Filter System

• Base Camps / Camping: Camping for more than one day? Having a large system can fulfill needs such as cooking, drinking, brushing your teeth, cleaning/washing your body, and flushing/cleaning wounds.
• Freshwater Boating: Don't want to install an expensive boat filtration system or tired of dragging bottles of water around? Simply take an empty system with you. When drinking water is needed, scoop water off the side of your boat and pour into the upper chamber. Within 15-30 minutes drinking water is available to all those on board. (Please, no salt water.)
• RV's: Don't trust the potable water source at the RV site, or there's none available? Berkey filters work great as a primary or backup system for your travels. In addition, similar to boats, these filters provide a much lower cost alternative to the full filtration systems.
• Back Country Cabins: Having running water in a back country cabin is many times a luxury. With a Berkey, find a source of water nearby and fill 'er up. Also, try using rain water.
• Hunting Trips: Similar to camping, many hunters go on trips for days at a time and require a base camp filtration system. Having a light and portable system is a nice feature when setting up and breaking down in quick turnaround is a high priority.
• Recreation Fields: Want to cut down on your carbon footprint? Berkey systems come in handy at children or adult sporting events like the soccer, softball, football and baseball fields as long as a hose or another practical water source is available.

In all the situations listed above, the Berkey water filter systems were easily broken down and transported. They weigh between 8 and 13 pounds and the upper-chamber of the stainless steel system is designed to fit into the lower chamber for transport. Not to mention, they are easy to clean and durable.

The Portable Sport Berkey Filter

The sport bottle is also another great example of the portable berkey water filter in action. Why pay $50 to $100 dollars for a portable hiking filter when you can get one that performs just as well for $28. At 22 ounces and weighing less than 1 pound, the sport Berkey bottle is lightweight and easy to use. No pumps, or breakdowns to worry about either. When encountering a lake, pond, or stream, just fill up and start drinking.

Great for long biking trips!

Outdoor Uses for the Sport Berkey

• Hiking: Going for a day-hike but don't want to lug bottles of water with you, or the camelbak is simply not going to be enough? As long as you know you'll be encountering a water source at some point, you're all set!
• Mountain Biking: Mountain bikers are all too familiar with the high demand for water that this activity requires. Attach it to your camelbak as a backup!
• Horseback Riding: Similar to mountain biking and allows for some flexibility for the rider to carry other items.
• The Gym: Don't trust the gym water or simply don't like the taste? Fill that sport bottle up at the water fountain and squeeze filtered water into your mouth between exercises. It's as simple as that.