Water filtration: compare the best filters on the market

Compare the best water filters on the market by size, weight, volume, flow rate, filter type, filter cartridge replacement cost, filter life, and price. Review among straw filters, UV filters, bottle filters, portable pump filters, gravity bag filters, container filter

Water purificaiton: tablets, drops and preservation

Treat all water of uncertain quality before using it for drinking, food washing or preparation, washing dishes, brushing teeth or making ice. In addition to having a bad odor and taste, contaminated water can contain microorganisms (germs) that cause diseases

Water bottles: collapsible, BPA free plastic and stainless steel

Every evacuation pack (bug out bag) should have sort of water container. Some people prefer stainless steel bottles over plastic bottles because you can use them to boil water. Others, love collapsible bottles because they are light weight. Still others,

Water storage: long term containers

Following a major disaster or prolonged crisis, clean drinking water will probably be hard to come by. Your regular water source could be cut-off or compromised through contamination. You can survive weeks without food, but only days without water. Prepare

Water treatment methods

There are many ways to treat water. None is perfect. Often the best solution is a combination of methods. Before treating, let any suspended particles settle to the bottom or strain them through coffee filters or layers of clean cloth.