Description
Overview
Berkey Systems are freestanding gravity filters that sit on a countertop or stand. No electricity, costly installation or tools are needed, and filtered water retains the minerals naturally present in your water — at an average of less than 2 cents per gallon.
The Travel model is the compact one in the range, holding up to 1.5 gallons and fitting comfortably in most carry-on or larger suitcases. It comes standard with 2 Black Berkey Elements and suits 1–3 people for everyday use, making it a practical pick for small kitchens, hotel stays and trips away.
Key features
- Gravity-fed operation — no electricity, plumbing, tools or costly installation required
- Holds up to 1.5 gallons of filtered water and produces up to 2.75 gallons per hour
- Comes standard with 2 Black Berkey Elements, recommended for replacement every 3,000 gallons each (6,000 per set of two)
- Black Berkey Elements dramatically reduce trihalomethanes, heavy metals, pesticides, VOCs, rust, silt, sediment and more
- Compact enough to fit comfortably in most carry-on or larger suitcases
- Optional Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements can be installed on each Black Berkey Element
- AISI 304 stainless steel chambers, assembled in the USA from US and imported parts
- Filtered water retains the beneficial minerals your body needs
Specifications
| Capacity | Holds up to 1.5 gallons of filtered water |
|---|---|
| Flow rate | Up to 2.75 gallons per hour (with upper chamber full to top; decreases as water level declines) |
| Dimensions | 7.5" diameter × 18" height |
| Shipping weight | Approximately 7 lbs |
| Construction | AISI 304 stainless steel |
| Filter elements | 2 Black Berkey Elements included as standard |
| Element replacement | Every 3,000 gallons per element (6,000 per set of 2), or sooner depending on influent water quality |
| Suitable for | 1–3 people for everyday use |
| Power | None required — gravity-fed |
| Origin | Stainless steel chambers assembled in the USA from US and imported parts; Black Berkey Elements made and assembled in the USA |
What’s in the box
- Upper and lower chambers
- 2 Black Berkey Elements
- 1 stainless steel lid, knob and screw
- 1 spigot
- 2 wing nuts, 2 washers
- 1 priming button
Good for
- Keeping filtered water within easy reach on the countertop when getting up and down is an effort
- Staying hydrated through the day at home, at work or while travelling
- Small households of 1–3 people who want filtered water without plumbing work
- Taking in a suitcase for hotel stays, road trips and time away from your own kitchen
- Households wanting a backup water source that works without electricity
Things to consider
- At 18" tall it needs clear counter or shelf height, plus room to lift and pour into the top chamber.
- Filling the upper chamber means lifting water, which may be awkward if gripping or lifting is painful — ask someone to help with refills.
- Black Berkey Elements are a recurring cost, and PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements are an optional extra.
- Not yet available to residents of Iowa, and stock can be limited; Berkey sells through authorized dealers.
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