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11/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A survivalist’s guide to water: How to source it in the wild, how much you need, and how to prevent dehydration

Preppers know that hydration is crucial to your survival, especially when you’re outdoors. In a worst-case scenario, you can die from dehydration. On average, you can survive without water for about three to five days, depending on the environment you’re in, but there are reports of people who have died after only several hours of […]

08/25/2018 / By Rita Winters

Survival tips when collecting potable drinking water in the wilderness

If you ever find yourself lost in the wilderness, one of the first things you need to have is water. This article will show you the different ways to collect clean and safe drinking water. (h/t to OutdoorAdventureGuide.co.uk.) Look to the skies — Rainwater is the easiest way to collect water in an open environment. […]

07/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Prepping for a water shortage: How to harvest rainwater

During emergencies, one of the most important things to have is drinkable water. If you’ve been reading our site regularly, you know that we always emphasize the importance of preparedness. From knowing your first aid to building your own sustainable garden, our goal is to teach Natural News readers how to thrive in any situation – […]

07/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

How to tell if your water is safe to drink

Without a doubt, water is the most essential resource there is. Human beings can survive up to three weeks without food. Under generous conditions, we may be able to last up to a week without water. But most estimates put it at three to four days in regular circumstances. This makes it all the more […]

06/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The 6 emergency water supplies you need to have

When SHTF, preppers know that emergency water supplies can help ensure your survival. This way, you won’t have to worry about water when you suddenly have to deal with either a short-term or long-term water shortage, unlike your unprepared neighbors. (h/t to PreppersSurvive.com) Water containers, filters, and purifiers Consider having some or all of these […]

06/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Essential gear you need for shelter, fire, water, and survival

When SHTF, everyone needs access to three things: Shelter, fire, and water. Ideally, you should have your gear with you so you won’t have too much trouble with these three things. Once you’re sure the coast is clear and everyone your group is safe, you can start figuring out how to set up these three needs. (h/t […]

05/31/2018 / By Janine Acero

Researchers create a harvesting system that can extract clean drinking water from air

A shortage of food supply sure is scary, but nothing is more troubling and alarming than the prospect of losing precious life-sustaining water. Now a group of scientists have developed a device that can extract clean drinking water right from the air. And not only is it possible in a general sense, but that water can […]

05/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A Venezuelan prepper reveals how he made his own self-sufficient water supply

When SHTF, you’ll need a steady source of food and potable water. Food is easy to stockpile, especially if you’re familiar with the basics of short- and long-term food storage. But do you know how to make your own self-sufficient water supply? (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Preppers are aware of the importance of having your own water supply because […]

03/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Long-term water storage: Tips for stockpiling water in 55-gallon drums in your garage

As you start to get the hang of prepping, you’ll eventually learn the proper way to store water for long-term use. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) But while it might seem like several half-liter bottles of water will be enough, don’t forget that when SHTF, every person in your group will need at least a gallon of water daily. […]

01/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Do you have a safe source of water for a SHTF situation? Top 5 water purification mistakes

Everybody knows that you need water to live. Without it, you’d be pushing in as little as 72 hours. What isn’t as common, however, is knowing how to purify water properly. If you think making potable water simply involves running it through a filter — you’ve just made one of the most common mistakes in water purification. […]

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