For those that have been curious about the Big Berkey for a long time, there is another filter that you might want to consider. The AlexaPure is quickly proving itself…
Editor’s Note: This is a special contribution from longtime BDS community member, Donna. What is Dehydration? Its Cause and Solutions Dehydration happens when you use or lose more fluid than you…
Editor’s Note: This article has been revised and updated for 2018. Every prepper worth their salt stores water and lots of it. Not only that, they store one, two, three…
When it comes to water filters there are plenty of companies to choose from. Over the last few years, it seems almost everyone has been trying to capitalize on the…
Survival Filter Pro offers outstanding 0.001-micron filtration for under $60. The makers of this filter are dedicated to offering affordable outstanding water filtration capabilities to anyone around the world. Special…
The Big Berkey has long been a sought after filter for those living off the grid or that just want to have better quality water during and emergency or question…
Hydro Blu makes water filtration systems for preppers, backpackers, off-gridders, campers, and everyday use, and they sent their entire water filtration line-up for me to test and review. They included:…
Water filtration is one of the most if not the most important part of any survival plan. You can do for a while without a lot of things but water…
The Katadyn Pocket is a premium water filter that has what it takes to get you and your family through a long emergency or crisis. When you first pick up…
We need water for drinking, cooking, bathing, cleaning, and overall hygiene. Without good water, we will suffer and could even die. That said, a struggle for many is not how to source water but rather how to make bad water good. After all, the last thing we want to find a source of water, use it, and end up married to the toilet god or worse.
Over the years, I have learned to trust Lifestraw products for their ease of use and portability.Learn how and why the LifeStraw Mission is the perfect water purifier for those times when portability, affordability, and ease of use are important.
Learn how and why the LifeStraw Mission is the perfect water purifier for those times when portability, affordability, and ease of use are important. Plus enter the giveaway to win one for free.
Living in the desert has taught me not to take water for granted. Unlike the Pacific Northwest, I am not footsteps away from streams, ponds, or a vast sea just waiting for me to collect and purify for personal use.
In a continuing effort to educate our readers on the finer aspects of self-sufficiency, I have invited Dan Chiras to share his best strategies and tips for creating a rain catchment system that works. Learn what you need to know about building a rainwater catchment system.
Water filters are plentiful. Hydro Blu is one of the newer players in the market. The company was founded and based in Utah. The owners are outdoor enthusiasts that wanted…
When you think about emergency water, most likely you think about acquisition, purification, and filtering processes. What is missing from this equation, though, is testing. Can we assume that the water coming out of the kitchen faucet is safe to drink? And what about well water or home filtered water? Wouldn’t you like to know about the lead, bacteria, pesticide, iron, and copper content of your water? Learn how you can test your drinking water sinply andeasily at home. Plus, enter the giveaway to win a free home testing kit. There will be 3 winners.
Not much is written about coping with a planned water outage. That said, often we know about water outages in advance. Here are 6 surprising lessons that were learned by BDS reader, Karen in Nebraska. I learned a few things as well!
Introducing the new LifeStraw Steel. How is it different? It includes the dual filtering action of both a hollow-fiber membrane and activated carbon capsule. The LifeStraw Steel removes virtually all water-borne bacteria, protozoa, and sediment plus some chemicals. Read the review plus enter the giveaway to win won for free!
When it comes to emergency water, you can never have enough. If you are lucky enough to have advance warning of an upcoming hurricane or storm, you can line your bathtub with a bladder and fill it with up to 65 gallons of water. The AquaPod Kit is a bathtub bladder system that has been upgraded to include an improved pump and a water filter. Enter the giveaway to win one for free. There will be 2 winners plus 2 bonus winners of the RoguePak hydration bladder.