When I was sent the Sport Berkey I couldn't wait to try it out. The whole idea of a water bottle that is an effective water purifier for survival or backpacking situations really excited me. What makes these bottles really unique is not whether they're plastic or BPA-free, but rather the fact that they have a built-in, heavy duty water filtration element. It is a miniature version of the filter elements used in the larger Berkeys.The company who sent it to me for review is LPC Survival which you can visit by going HERE. They sell all sorts of great items for emergency preparedness and more natural living. They have quite a few things I would love to get!
Some of their items that caught my eye were:
Great Natural Salt
Water testing kits
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Emergency food
Here is a little blurb about the company
About Us
We have been an Authorized Dealer of the Berkey Water Filtration Systems and other products for over 7 1/2 years.
On our blog, we provide plentiful information relating to Berkey Water Filtration and many othe preparedness topics.
We personally use Berkey Water Filtration Systems and love using them daily. Whether you need Water Purification Systems for your Home, Office or Travel, we are here to help you.
We have thousands of satisfied customers who love the Berkey Water Filtration Systems and other preparedness products!
Here's what the website says about the power of these little filters:
The Sport Berkey Portable Water Purifier Eliminates or Reduces up to 99.9% of:Unpleasant taste and odors, cloudiness, silt, sediment and chlorine.
Toxic chemicals: Trihalomethanes, VOCs, detergents, pesticides, etc.
Harmful microscopic pathogens: Cryptosporidium, Giardia, E-coli 99.99999% and other pathogenic bacteria.
Heavy metals: Aluminum, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, and Mercury.
Radiologicals: Radon 222
How Does it Work?
Basically, you just fill it up with water. Any water- from a kitchen tap, from a water fountain, even from a mountain stream (because yes, the filter can handle bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc.).
As you suck up the water through the straw, it goes through the filter and you get only fresh, clean tasting water.Just like the larger filter elements, these smaller ones can be used over and over again for years, and washed with a dish scrub pad when they begin to show sediment on the outside or the filter speed slows down.
The bottles have an easy-to-use flip top that covers the straw (which is attached to the filter). I tried it out and the water tastes very fresh and sweet.
I've also been able to carry the bottle in my purse and haven't noticed any leaking issues to this point, a definite plus for me. It is very light when not full of water and very tough.
Aside from regular use as a water bottle, they are also an idea thing to have on hand for emergencies when a larger system would be impractical. The idea is that with such a thorough filtration system you could feasibly use water in any survival situation, dirty, contaminated, etc. and expect to be as well-protected as possible rather than putting yourself or your family at risk by drinking unsanitary water (which, by the way, is a major cause of much of the disease and death in developing nations or during natural disasters).
My opinion is this is an easy to use, practical, and affordable (at less than $30.00) water filtration product. It would be great to take camping, river rafting, or backpacking and would also make a great emergency preparedness item to keep stashed in bug out bags and emergency kits.
This would also be an absolutely indispensable item to take overseas where the water systems are questionable.
Go to LPC Survivals site HERE
Contact LPC Survival by email Berkeylight@directive21.com
Or by phone: 1-877-886-3653
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