Best Picks Magazine - Dr. Marie J. Miczak

Planning Your Cabin Vacation:

Pure Water

One of the challenges every traveler faces is whether or not to drink the local water.  You'd be surprised at what passes for potability but suffice it to say, it's not going to taste like what you drink at home.  Many parks and resorts use well water, so the quality will vary from place to place.  We bypassed that by simply bringing a PurifiCup® portable water filtration system and had all the pure water we wanted for drinking and cooking.  It really worked fantastically and made both our water-bottles and meals taste so much better.

Read Dr. Miczak's full Article.

The image on the right showing Dr. Miczak using the World Patented PurifiCup to filter directly into the popular 20 oz insulated Klean Kanteen. 

Check out more images of PurifiCup working with camelbak, nalgene and many other sports bottles too.

PurifiCup Usage Recommendations

One tip we like to share, when using PurfiCup from the Natural water sources to avoid any chances of contamination. Please see attached 2 images with notations, when using the Cup in between your trips, it should be pack this way to avoid untreated water to contaminate your “Sealed drinking Cup” . (see pictures) and below:






















1. Design: Please see 2 Images, the smaller cup which collects the Filtered Clean water with a Seal cap to be carried. By design, the filter Housing does Not screw on the Drinking Cup; As you can see by-design the filter housing only screws into the Larger cup (the one you use to Scoop un-treated dirty water). Our engineers had already thought of such issue that’s why the design does not allow you to Screw the Filter housing to the Drinking Cup. PurifiCup is designed for user to obtain drinking water and Store water as you would as a Bottle.

2. Recommendations: For the users that may want to pack the PurifiCup back into single unit right after each use. Our suggestion is to Shake off the excess water, or rinse off the tip of the housing with clean water. Furthermore, if users are still worry about drops of water been in the cup, We recommend to Run the water thru again to be sure every drop is purified thru the Silver Membrane.

PurifiCup® Personal Water Purifier - providing portable, Safe & Clean drinking water anywhere!

PurifiCup® Now Available in Canada

Amazon Canada the world's largest online retailer, is now offering the revolutionary       PurifiCup® water purifier. 

The PurifiCup® unique invention represents the first innovation in personal water filtration in decades. 

The Award Winning & World Patented Design, offers a convenient and portable means of having access to pure water anywhere in the world, on the go, without the need for boiling water or adding purification tablets. It’s an essential component of any emergency preparedness kit and it’s ideal for those who travel extensively. From outdoor enthusiasts to missionaries in third-world countries, PurifiCup® places clean drinking water at their disposal. 

The PurifiCup® is lightweight and compact, and easily fits in handbags, backpacks, and carry-on luggage. The self-contained filtering system requires no attachments or hoses, and easily fits on a standard water bottle. The cup and filters are constructed of FDA approved materials.

The patented design utilizes a three-stage nano-silver membrane that destroys up to 99.99 % of bacteria, parasites and a wide array of pathogens that includes E. coli , Giardia and Crypto. Depending on the model, Each filter may provides up to12 - 24 gallons of pure water.

The cup also acts as its own storage vessel, eliminating the need for additional equipment.

Our Patented design also allow users to filter directly into Popular Large Sports Bottles such as Nalgene, CamelBAK and most other generic bottles! Providing versatile options for everyone!

The three-stage filtering system begins with an ion exchange resin that removes heavy metals and calcareous materials that includes mercury, cadmium, lead, copper and magnesium. The second stage of the filter is activated carbon, that’s long been recognized for its ability to remove chlorine, organic solvents, odors and pesticides. Combined with the silver membrane, the cup eliminates virtually any pollutant to which users could be exposed.

Both Amazon.com & Amazon.ca offers the PurifiCup® in 2 different models – green and purple for the Natural Water sources; orange for TAP water design for travelers. Replacement silver membrane filters for both models are also available.

The PurifiCup® represents a radical advance in personal water purification technology that provides a source of pure water anywhere in the world. It is an ideal solution for those who work and volunteer in potentially dangerous locales, including reporters, rescue workers, missionaries and corporate employees in foreign lands, as well as outdoor enthusiasts and victims of natural disasters. An integral part of any home or emergency preparedness kit, the PurifiCup® offers state-of-the-art technology for pure water on the go.

For more information, visit the official PurifiCup® website at www.PurifiCup.com

Best Picks Magazine - Best First-Aid Travel Kit by Dr. Marie J. Miczak

Best Travel Medical Kit is the one you keep at all time!
Let's face it. The best first-aid kit in the world is useless if it is sitting at home when you actually need it. Worse yet is when you do take one, the essentials may be there but something to help you get home is not in the kit! Read what Doctor Miczak's picks of what to pack in your Emergency kits to get you Home!

On My Bicycle - I'm going to recommend an Ultralight / Watertight Adventure Medical Kit for most of your core first-aid needs.

Car Trouble - I keep a separate EMS First Responders Bag in my trunk

Summer to Fall - You'll want to include seasonal supplies.

Extra Medical Supplies - I like compact products that do double duties...

Bring the H2O

We don't think of including water in a first-aid kit but it is really important to keep a few bottles with you and a way to filter more if needed  PurifiCup® makes a very compact system for sterilizing natural water in the outback and one for tap water you would encounter in your hotel room or cruise ship. With these tips, you'll find you'll be better prepared for most emergencies that can arise while traveling.

National Preparedness Month!

PurifiCup®  is proud to sponsor the Survival Mom™ to support the National Preparedness Month! The Survival Mom™ is kicking off a Bonanza of events for a month long party! Be sure to join in. 

There will be a 24-Hour Giveaway on September 5th :  Yep, this giveaway lasts only 24 hours but has an awesome prize: a PurifiCup® Water Filter, perfect for purifying water anytime, anywhere.

See more info and sign up @ The Survival Mom™ Blog 

Happy Labor Day Weekend Everyone!

Are you Traveling this Long weekend?                                                                           Be sure to have Safe/Clean Drinking Water for the Road!