The HydroBlu Pressurized Jerrycan Water Filter has made my favorite emergency preps list! It’s a 4-gallon water container with a hand pump for water filtration. The hand pump pressurizes water that has been added to the Jerrycan, feeding it through the filters, and turns it into clean drinking […]
“In 2005, Hurricane Rita plowed right over the top of us. We were living in a subdivision at the time and lost power and potable water for a couple of weeks. That’s when I realized how vulnerable our public utilities are…” This article is part of a new […]
Water is the most essential substance many people take for granted. What happens when the water stops flowing through the pipes? Do you have a stockpile of water storage? What happens when your water storage runs out? In this article, you’ll learn how to make saltwater drinkable using […]
Have you tried a portable water filter gravity bag? If you’re into preparing for the unexpected, then chances are you have a survival water filter in your emergency supplies. However, gravity bags are not as well known but after using one, I believe every prepper should have one […]
My husband was invited on a 3-day hiking trip with a brother-in-law. My husband was too thirsty to wait for some water to be boiled so he drank from a beautiful mountain river. He, of course, got very sick and had a pretty miserable next couple of days. […]
Preparing for an emergency evacuation can be tough, especially when considering how much water you need to stay hydrated. A backpack of emergency supplies is a hindrance and a lifeline. The weight of a pack can slow us down and sap precious energy. However, the positives outweigh the […]
When bugging out, water becomes arguably your most precious resource so you need to know about the dangers of purifying your water. Because we need so much of it to survive, finding a source of freshwater is easily a top priority–including higher than finding food or a stable […]
Have you ever noticed how water doesn’t taste the same in all locations? Whether it’s straight tap water, water softened tap water, well water, bottled water, or tap water in a different city, it all tastes different. In fact, the drinking water from my faucet tastes different from […]
Have you ever wondered about the drinking water in a new place? Have you ever wished you a had a drinking water test kit on vacation to feel a little safer about the water you and your family are drinking? If you have, you are not alone. Company’s like […]
What do camping water filters remove? Do water filter pitchers remove the same contaminants as water filter straws? What is the difference between a water filter and a water purifier? These are some of the questions I wanted to know when I started looking into which water filter […]