Water

So with water making up 70% of the world and almost the same in your body it goes without saying how important it is. Lack of water leads to thirst(no shirt Sherlock) dehydration and confusion to name a few off the top my head. The point is that without water you won't be able to function both mentally and psychically.



There are several points to cover we are dealing with water;
1. Collection
2. Storage
3. Filtration
4. Purification
5. Taste

 

Collection ;  So lets start with collection. Collection is how you attain the water itself. Now this may sound easy but just think of the amount of faith you put in buy water and water coming from your pipes at home.
Do you know how to source water from closed pipes like the ones at businesses like KFC or closed stand pipes. What if the water was coming from an area to small for whatever container you have? Questions like these often make us realize how much we rely on  modern conveniences and fail to think of all the angles.
My suggestions are a four way key, some clear tubing, a funnel and condoms.




Storage;  Storage goes into how you hold large amounts of water at your base or while traveling if need be. It would make little sense if you on had on metal canteen that you have to refill every time you get thirsty. Not only are wasting time and effort but you are also putting yourself in unnecessary danger depending on the situation. In a survival situation three days is not the amount of time you have to drink water. You are working and as such you are losing that water just as quickly in those situations one day might already bring your journey to and end.
My suggestions are collapsible buckets 5l+ and a hydration bladder and pack.



Filtration;  For filtration while it is relatively easy to accomplish, without the necessary stuff if could prove to be impossible. Filtration is basically removing all the foreign substances that I are not microbial.
My suggestions are a cotton bandana, plastic bottle, rubber bands and a small shovel.



Purification;  This is basically making the water safe to drink. Free of any bacteria and other things that can make you ill. Ideally boil the water.
My suggestions are metal canteen, fire kit and purification tablets.



Taste;  This is water makes disgusting water taste better. so any drink mix whether its juice or tea or  even energy drink mix.
My suggestions are Turbo or Koolaid (juice), Nescafe (coffee), powdered milk, strawberry Nessquick (tea) and Powerade/Gatorade (energy drink mix).



I always recommend making individual kits and then adding it to your main bag. With these tips you should be ready for any water related incidents not covering storing water storage at your home or BOL.

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