Water
One of the most critical aspects of survival is finding and maintaining a source of potable water. Without water, your chances of survival become significantly limited. Even a healthy adult will survive for only 3 days without water. However, survival is not guaranteed even with a constant supply...
Water
Not every container is safe for drinking water. Use food-grade plastic with the right recycling code, borosilicate glass, or stainless steel. Skip the old milk jugs and chemical drums.
Water
The Boy Scout motto to “Be Prepared” applies to everyone, especially when it comes to ensuring an adequate supply of clean and safe drinking water. Whether you are out camping and need extra water for drinking, or in more serious situations such as being lost hiking or having to deal with natural...
Water
You may not think about water very often. You may not even like drinking it. It is, however, the very stuff of life. It makes up the majority of your body weight and is necessary for a variety of bodily functions. People who are serious about surviving emergencies should think hard about a supply...
DIY
Prepping for possible water shortages is something that many of us should be doing today. Water is the most essential key to survival, and without a supply of fresh drinking water, one cannot make it for very long. Rainwater harvesting is one of the most practical and basic ways to build up a dec...
DIY
Rainwater collection or harvesting has a long history. The practice provided water for irrigation, met the needs of livestock and served as source of drinking water for people throughout time. It became such a benefit that evidence from the prehistoric record shows people adapted their housing to...
Gear
Without proper, reliable and durable equipment the basic tasks of finding or building shelter, cooking food, locating safe water, guarding against extreme weather, signaling for help, or even defending yourself will become an ongoing struggle, compounding an already stressful situation. When it c...
Water
Hazards of Contamination There is always a concern about providing clean drinking water for your family. Exploring the variety of survival filtration systems for your home is one step towards ensuring a safe water supply when sheltering in place is the best option. When emergencies occur and the ...
Planning
It’s not easy putting a number to that question. Instead, think about how often you turn on the faucet in the kitchen to fill a pot for cooking, or how long do you stand under the shower trying to wake up each morning? How many times is the toilet flushed during a given day? Now, […]