I am leaving the US for a third world country; can the Sport Berkey® purification bottle be used instead of bottled water?
Yes, the Sport Berkey® was designed for use in third world countries and can be used instead of commercial bottled water. The Sport Berkey® is used worldwide by missionaries and relief organizations to transform otherwise un-potable water into potable drinking water. We always recommend, however that you use the cleanest water possible as this extends the life of the filters. You may also want to consider ordering several replacement filter elements to bring along with you. These will come in handy in the event that you are forced to rely on very turbid water that can more easily clog the filter elements. Can I filter boiling water through the Sport Berkey® purification bottle for making hot tea? Hot water can break down the filter element and compromise its efficiency so we recommend that you first filter the source water through the Sport Berkey® purification bottle then afterward boil the filtered water for your tea.
