This actually WORKS! Primitive Water Filter Survival Hack!

This actually WORKS! Primitive Water Filter Survival Hack!



In an extended primitive survival situation or wilderness living, one of the most reliable and efficient ways to procure safe water in large quantities is simply to dig a primitive well or coyote well. People have been using hand dug wells for thousands of years and, if done right, they’re a fantastic source of pure, clean water. The earth itself acts as a primitive water filter. To dig a proper well is a lot of work. But, for a long term wilderness living where potable water isn’t readily available, it’s well worth it. Humans lived for a hundred thousand years without processing water. It’s only in the last few decades or so that we’ve come to believe that raw water is unsafe.

In the mountains I regularly drink straight from the steams and alpine lakes without filtering or boiling the water. I feel very safe doing that because human and livestock inputs to those water bodies are minimal. At lower elevations where cattle and people might impact the water, or aquatic and semi aquatic mammals like beaver, raccoon, muskrat, etc. exist, I ALWAYS filter or boil the water. If there’s any doubt, and you have the capabilities to process your water, do it. I’ve had giardia once and that was enough. How I contracted it is rather ironic. Let me explain…

It happened years ago while elk hunting in the mountains not far from my home in north Idaho. I’d run out of water but I did have one of the cheaper straw type emergency water filters. I happened to be walking a closed logging road bordered by a ditch of stagnant, algae filled water. Since I had the filter straw I leaned over and sucked up a few gulps. Three days later I was doubled over puking my guts out. I had a pounding headache, severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, chills, body aches, and so on. That lasted almost 3 weeks and I lost nearly 10 lbs. In a survival situation it could have killed me. That was the first and last time I ever used a filter like that. I let the thing give me a false sense of confidence and I drank from a pool of water I never would have otherwise. Although I’ve drank unfiltered water from hundreds of mountain streams, lakes, and primitive wells, I’ve never been sick from any of them.

In a natural system, where man’s activities haven’t altered the environment, waterborne pathogens that can make us sick are rare. But today, those places are becoming difficult to find. We impact our environment in a number of ways that contribute to the presence of pathogens like giardia, cryptosporidium, and coliforms (bacteria). Fortunately most of these impacts are associated with human settlement and agriculture. Septic systems seep into nearby steams and livestock poop in or near the water, which not only adds fecal material directly to water, but also causes high nutrient loading. Another big contributor to excess nutrients in water is fertilizer runoff from lawns and agricultural fields. Nitrogen in particular can cause algal blooms and high concentrations of bacteria. Point is, stay away from areas where there may be inputs from human activities. And if you can’t, always filter or boil your water.

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Lifesaver Liberty Water Purifier  Bottle- A SHTF Must Have!!!

Lifesaver Liberty Water Purifier Bottle- A SHTF Must Have!!!



Lifesaver Liberty Water Purifier Bottle:

REMOVES VIRUSES, BACTERIA & CYSTS – The LifeSaver Liberty is the world’s 1st water purifier bottle with an integrated inline pump. This water filter bottle removes a minimum of 99.99% of viruses, bacteria and cysts and is the perfect additional for your survival gear and for camping and hiking.
NO CHEMICALS OR ELECTRICITY REQUIRED – The LifeSaver Liberty uses mechanical filtration to turn any questionable water source into drinkable water instantly. No more having to rely on water purification tablets that leave a disgusting after taste! Simply fill, pump and drink.
TESTED IN THE HARSHEST CONDITIONS – Independently tested to exceed full NSF/ANSI P231 and WHO2011 drinking water standards, the LifeSaver Liberty offers military-grade water purification. FailSafe technology is integrated into every filter so that you will never ingest unsafe water.
LONG LASTING PROTECTION – Every LifeSaver Liberty water filter bottle includes a filter cartridge that will purify up to 2,000 liters of water before having to be replaced. We’ve also included 1 activated carbon filter to improve the taste of water as well as a 5ft scavenger hose for easy access to hard to reach water sources.
VERSATILE WATER PURIFIER – The LifeSaver Liberty is more than just a water purifier bottle for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s lightweight and portable enough for your camping gear, but also robust and reliable enough for your emergency kit when disaster strikes.

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Berkey Travel Water Filtration System Review and Test

Berkey Travel Water Filtration System Review and Test



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Compact Travel Berkey Water Filtration System

Years ago, before we developed the Travel Berkey water filter, before we offered different size systems, we were always asked why we did not offer a system that was smaller. Our customers pointed out the benefits this more compact size would offer. After much research and customer feedback we developed the Travel Berkey water filter to meet our customers’ needs. Because of its smaller more compact size, this water filter system is the ideal unit for traveling or for use in areas where counter top space is at a premium like motorhomes, motels or efficiency apartments. It easily fits into a suitcase or even an airline carry-on bag when traveling. The Travel Berkey’s ability to accept up to two filters makes it able to provide drinking water for small groups of people or smaller families of up to four people. The Travel Berkey lid as well as the upper and lower containers are all made of a high grade, durable stainless steel that is engineered to last a lifetime. This water filter system comes with everything you need to start purifying your drinking water within minutes of assembly including easy to set up instructions with no tools or special knowledge required. The tried and true stainless steel container material provides an easy to clean surface that does not allow contaminants to permeate the container. This ultra-hard smooth construction offers the benefits of resisting stubborn lime and water scale buildup, making it much easier to maintain than filter housings made of other materials.

The Travel Berkey is the perfect size!
Price: $228.00

Key Features: Two Black Berkey purifier filters (will produce approximately 6000 gallons of drinking water before needing to be replaced) Produces up to 2.75 gallons of filtered drinking water per hour 7.5″D x 18″H 6 Lbs. Dry High quality stainless steel container Easy flow spigot Knob for lid Complete assembly and maintenance instructions Compatible with the Berkey PF2 Fluoride filter

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