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02/14/2020 / By Michael Alexander

How long do you have to boil water for it to be drinkable?

In an SHTF situation, knowing even the littlest of facts can spell the difference between life and death. Or in a normal day, the difference between comfort and the constant need to go to the bathroom. (h/t to DoomAndBloom.net) Take water, for example. Despite its abundance in our surroundings, not every drop of water you […]

12/28/2019 / By Grace Olson

Survival 101: Gather water like a pro with rain catches

When you’re out in the wild, one of the first things to secure is water. There are multiple options to get water, but if you’re in an area where it’s likely to rain, a rain catch comes in handy. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com) A rain catch is a modified funnel attached to a water container or […]

12/26/2019 / By Mary Miller

6 Ways to prevent dehydration in a survival scenario

Your body naturally loses water every day, either through sweating, urinating, or even breathing. Dehydration occurs when you are unable to replenish your body’s water supply and you end up losing more fluids than you take in. In a survival situation, dehydration is a serious threat since you likely won’t last for more than three days without water. […]

11/18/2019 / By Grace Olson

Waste not, want not: How to reuse dehumidifier water

In an emergency, water may not always be available, and you may be forced to look for alternative sources. While you can find water outside, such as from ponds and lakes, there are potential water sources inside your house as well. One of these is dehumidifier water. By purifying it, it can offer a semi-continuous […]

10/07/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Quenching your thirst in the wilderness: How to find water when SHTF

In a survival scenario, you can last for a few weeks without food – but you can’t last as long without clean drinking water. Learn how to find and purify water so you can stay hydrated even if SHTF. (h/t to ScoutingMagazine.org) The symptoms of dehydration While you can survive for a few days without water, […]

08/08/2019 / By Janine Acero

Simple and effective ways to purify your water during emergencies

Say you’re already seeing the onset of a disaster and the situation is forcing you and your family to bug out. There may be some others who want to join you. The immediate problem that comes up is the amount of drinking water for everyone on board. With your perilous journey ahead, it may be […]

07/15/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Simple and inexpensive water treatment methods

Water is essential to human survival, but preppers cannot hope to bring enough water with them when they bug out. Fortunately, there are easy and affordable ways to purify any water found on the road to safety. One of the most common water purification techniques employs bleach as the disinfectant. Get a household bleach product […]

07/10/2019 / By Janine Acero

Prepping 101: For how long should you boil drinking water?

Water can be easily contaminated. In fact, 90 percent of the world’s water is contaminated in some way, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Nowadays, you can’t just dip your head into a cold mountain stream for a drink, with diseases lurking under the surface. Biological contamination from bacteria and viruses is a common culprit, […]

06/13/2019 / By Janine Acero

Prepper question: Can I drink distilled water during an emergency?

In a long-term survival situation, is it suitable for distilled water to be your primary water source? (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Distillation is an old and reliable form of water purification that has been around since World War II. This process produces clear and clean water that is almost entirely free of minerals, biological matter, chemicals, and other impurities. […]

06/07/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Back-up plan for your back-up plan: What will you do when your water stockpile runs out?

Before SHTF, most preppers already double-checked their food and water stockpiles. But what do you if your water supply runs out during a long-term survival scenario? (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) It’s dangerous to assume that you already have enough supplies should disaster strike, especially when it comes to a finite resource like clean water. Consider the factors detailed […]

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