Smallest Berkey Water Filter – Travel Berkey
The Travel Berkey is the smallest Berkey water filter, one of their countertop models. It is one of five models of their stainless steel countertop water filter systems. A high quality water filter designed to set on the edge of a countertop or tabletop.
Tip: See my Berkey Accessories article link below which includes a stand to raise it up off the counter a bit, if so desired.
The key factor about the Travel Berkey is its smaller size which takes up less counter space. It might be the right choice for you.
The Travel Berkey is 7.5 inches in diameter and 19 inches tall. It’s perfect for an RV, 5th-wheel, or camping trailer. It’s also perfect for an apartment, at the cabin, in your office cubicle, college dorm, and more. Being the smallest Berkey water filter, it is especially convenient for small apartments or anywhere where space is at a premium.
More below, but here’s a quick look if you’re interested:
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In addition to the Black Berkey filter elements, the following package also includes (2) Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements. You can get it without them, but in my view they are a good option to include.
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The largest capacity Berkey model size is the Royal Berkey. However I do really like the Travel Berkey water filter too (I have one for my 5th-wheel camper). It holds 1.5 gallons and I have found it to be enough drinking water capacity for one or two, maybe three people each day. And again, a counterspace saver.
The filter elements will process about 2.75 gallons of water per hour. So refilling to capacity (1.5 gallons) will process fairly quickly. Just get in the habit to add more water to the upper reservoir when you use any substantial amount. Also, its compact small size (compared to the bigger model sizes) is fine for many use scenarios. If you have a big family, then the Big Berkey is probably the way to go!
Smallest Berkey – Travel Berkey Specifications
I own two Berkey water filters. The Big Berkey and the Travel Berkey. One thing that I really like about them has been the stainless steel. Built to last.
Dimensions & Weight
- 7.5 inches in diameter
- 19 inches height
- 6 pounds when empty
Water Storage Capacity
- 1.5 gallons of filtered water (lower reservoir)
Water Filter Elements
- Two Black Berkey filter elements, same as what fits inside the other Berkey models.
- It will process up to 2.75 gallons per hour (slower as it gets dirty – but they can be cleaned…see link below).
- The filter elements are rated to process 3,000 gallons each.
- Compatible with the Berkey PF2 Fluoride filter.
The Travel Berkey is designed for the convenience of pure filtered water while on-the-go. This, their smallest model, is built with portability in mind, or anywhere that space is limited, or if you just don’t need the big one…
[ Read: 5 Berkey Accessories For Your Countertop Filter ]
[ Read: How To Clean Berkey Water Filters in the Sink or a Bucket ]
Here’s the difference between the White and Black filter elements:
Berkey: Black Filter Elements vs. White Ceramic
Regulars on this site know how much of an advocate I am for having drinking quality water filters. A countertop model and a good portable water filter (like the Sawyer Mini). This particular Berkey is simply another choice that may be ideal for some applications.
Tip: Even though a water source may appear to be pristine, there is always a risk of invisible pathogens that could get you very sick. Giardia parasites comes to mind…
As far as preps and gear are concerned, I place a high quality water filter at or near the top of the list. Don’t count on your water source to be pure. Run it through a filter!
Our bodies are made up of about 75% water! What does that tell you! (Answer: It’s important