Water – Be Prepared To Survive

 

There are quite a few stark differences between gear that you might find on a soldier, hunter or hiker — and those that you might find on a survivalist or bushcrafter. One of the biggest aspects in this difference comes down to how they contain and carry their vital water resources.

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However, this is the point at which a survivalist ends up at a disadvantage in using these gear options. When lost in the wilderness, there is no basecamp, lodge or command post to return to for resupply.

Solutions? Ah, but of course. There are always solutions.

What To Carry

This is why I prefer using a stainless steel water bottle system for this particular application. A set of a few 27- or 40-ounce Klean Kanteen bottles can provide a survivalist with a variety of some very convincing gear advantages.

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• For uncolored stainless steel water bottles, a little polishing will reveal a semi-reflective surface — at least, good enough to twinkle in the eye of search and rescue teams.

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Boiling water also is an option. A highly informative article by Ben Crowell discusses the bacterial particulars, saying that boiling ensures that all bio-nasties have been effectively nuked at boiling point:

“If you’re boiling water for use in cooking, then the water is already pasteurized before it reaches the boiling point. It is not necessary to use filtering or chemical treatment, and iodine treatment may even cause foods like instant mashed potatoes to turn a funny color. It is not necessary to boil for a certain amount of time in order to kill microorganisms. Protozoa cysts are killed rapidly at about 55 C (131 F).”

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How Much Water Should I Carry?

………. But what if water resources run dry? In our case, I would still advise that survivalists opt for a gallon-carrying capacity for a few reasons.

Since you won’t be covering lots of distance, like a day or thru-hiker, then water should be one resource that’s worth the extra weight to carry

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Related Articles You May Find Of Interest:

• Find Out What Your Water Bottle Can Be Used For
• Hydration Myths: Facts You Must Know

 

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