Water is your most vital prep, you can only live three days without it. Knowing more than one way to purify water is critical. There may be certain situations, where you may not be able to start a fire to boil your water, or have a filter with you. So now that I just gave away … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Purify Water
Water Purification
Water Storage and Procurement
During a disaster, you will need to have an abundance of water. You cannot rely on your local grocery stores or your municipality for water during a disaster. Water is usually the first item that is sold out during a disaster as most people only have a basic 48-72 hour supply of … [Read more...] about Water Storage and Procurement
Boiling Times For Safe Drinking Water
Water temperatures at 160° F (70° C) kills all pathogens within 30 minutes and above temperatures 185° F (85° C) kills all pathogens within a few minutes. So the instant water reaches a rolling boil, it has already become safe to drink Remember: Boiled water will not remove … [Read more...] about Boiling Times For Safe Drinking Water
Survival Water Purification
Water can be the most immediate need in a survival situation and once you have found it, knowing different methods of water purification will be critical. Here is an excellent article on different methods of disinfecting water during an emergency situation and in the … [Read more...] about Survival Water Purification
How to Tap Water From a Tree
Finding drinkable water is always your first priority, so knowing how to find water in all situations is a must. Here is a great video that shows you how to tap water from a tree. Keep in mind that the water you get from tapping a tree is only good for about 24 hours because of … [Read more...] about How to Tap Water From a Tree