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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 […]

02/01/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Prevent dehydration when SHTF by learning how to find and purify water

In a post-SHTF world, you won’t survive a week without drinking water. That makes having clean water one of your first priorities. In fact, spending too much of your energy looking for food instead of water might get you killed. To find out where your nearest source of water is, look to nature. Trees and other […]

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. […]

11/15/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Use distillation to turn seawater into clean drinking water when SHTF

One of the cruelest ironies of this planet is that there is an overabundance of water, but not much of it is actually drinkable. Water is absolutely necessary for survival and finding a reliable water source should be anyone’s top priority when SHTF. In any disaster, drinking water may become a rare find, especially if you […]

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, […]

09/01/2019 / By Zoey Sky

5 ways to wash your hands when running water is unavailable

Before SHTF, you need to consider one important aspect of hygiene and sanitation: hand washing. But how can you wash your hands if you run out of water? (h/t to PrimalSurvivor.net) The simple act of hand washing is essential for preventing the spread of diseases and infections, especially during a large-scale natural disaster that may cut off your access […]

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 […]

05/23/2019 / By Mary Miller

Prepping on-the-go: How to make sure you have drinkable water when you’re bugging out

Having access to a reliable source of clean drinking water is vital when bugging out. In a survival situation, you probably won’t last more than three days without this life-sustaining liquid. Stocking up on bottles of water can only get you so far, especially if you plan on traveling to other bug-out locations. You might […]

05/03/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Survival priorities: Is water more important than shelter?

Before SHTF, a prepper takes the time to master skills that will help him or her build and find survival priorities like food, water, and shelter. But if you had to choose just one, what would you prioritize – clean water or shelter? (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) Determine your survival priorities with the “Rule of Three” According to the Rule […]

01/28/2019 / By Mary Miller

A safe guide to using bleach to purify water when SHTF

Water safety is crucial during a survival situation. You might not last longer than three days without access to clean, drinking water. When SHTF, you will need to improvise with whatever you have to secure your supply of clean water. One of the possible ways to purify water in an emergency situation is with bleach. Learn […]

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