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Emergency Water For Preppers: Resources You Need to Know About

Emergency Water For Preppers: Resources You Need to Know About

When it comes to emergency water, there is a plethora of free information available on the web. Here are some of the very best resources to get you started. In this article, learn everything you need to know about acquiring, storing, and purifying water. Try not to become overwhelmed because the reality is, once you understand the basics of emergency water, you can take things step by step. Having plenty of good clean water is easy once you learn how!

Emergency Water for Preppers Part 3: Storage

Emergency Water for Preppers Part 3: Storage

It seems as though every day I get a new question or two about emergency water.ย  The most interesting thing is that the questions get more detailed and more technical…

Emergency Water for Preppers Part 2: Purification

Emergency Water for Preppers Part 2: Purification

In Part 2 of Emergency Water for Preppers, read answers to YOUR questions related to water purification. Included is also a DIY for building a solar still.

Emergency Water for Preppers Part 1: Acquisition

Emergency Water for Preppers Part 1: Acquisition

When it comes to planning for a disruptive event, nothing tops the quest for a source of good clean drinking water.ย  Water followed by food, are the top priorities for…

A Glimpse at Everyday Life Without Running Water

A Glimpse at Everyday Life Without Running Water

How well would you cope without running water during a power outage? Talk about a double whammy! Here are seven solutions to help you survive for the short term when the tap is dry and the pump to the well, if you have one, is not working.

Prepper Book Festival 9: Prepper’s Water Survival Guide

Prepper Book Festival 9: Prepper’s Water Survival Guide

Last week I indicated that this was going to be โ€œWater Monthโ€ on Backdoor Survival.ย  What better way to kick the month off then with a book on water that…

Survival Basics: Hand & Surface Hygiene When There’s No Water to Spare

Survival Basics: Hand & Surface Hygiene When There’s No Water to Spare

There are some situations during which water could be so scarce that every drop must be used for consumption. In this article, I describe what you can do to maintain proper hand and surface hygiene when there is no water to spare.

8 Reasons to Drink Water for Survival

8 Reasons to Drink Water for Survival

We are all taught that water is important for survival but do you know why? Did you know that drinking water will help maintain a healthy immune system? Read about this plus 7 other reasons why water is important for survival.

Gear Review: The SolarBag Water Purifier

Gear Review: The SolarBag Water Purifier

One of the first rules of preparedness is to ensure that you have an adequate supply of water to sustain your drinking, cooking and hygiene needs in the days and…

The Five Myths of Water Storage

The Five Myths of Water Storage

For many, water becomes their very first prep.ย  By that I mean that steps are taken to either purchase a supply of bottled water, set up a water barrel, or…

Clean, Drinkable Water – LifeStraw Family Review

Clean, Drinkable Water – LifeStraw Family Review

One of the first things newbie preppers do is get themselves set up with water.ย  In my own case, I purchased a 55 gallon water barrel and lots of bottled…

Getting the Most Out of Your Berkey Water Filter

Getting the Most Out of Your Berkey Water Filter

Water is a survival basic and a recurring theme on every website dedicated to family preparedness.ย ย  Where to find, store, purify and filter water are questions that are asked and…

Survival Friday: Water Everywhere But Not a Drop to Drink

Survival Friday: Water Everywhere But Not a Drop to Drink

In a recent giveaway, the question asked was โ€œWhat pioneer skill do you feel will be the most valuable following a disaster, collapse or other โ€œstuffโ€ hits the fan scenario?โ€.ย …

15 Ways to Conserve Water

15 Ways to Conserve Water

The information in this article,ย 15 Ways to Conserve Water, has been updated and incorporated into an all-new, enhanced article. Survival Basics: 16 Ways to Conserve Water In Your Home ย …

The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Review

The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Review

I first learned about the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter a year ago when one of the readers of Backdoor Survival sent me an email extoling its virtues. Although it sounded cool and the price (under $20) was right, I did not bother to test one myself. After all, I already had a Berkey Sport bottle, a Nalgene water bottle and some water purification tabs in my pack. I was all set.

Or so I thought.

During my recent trip to Alaska, I decided to carry along a LifeStraw and use it for some field testing. After all, what better place to stick a straw in the water and drink than a beautiful Alaskan glacial pond or stream?

Getting Prepared Month 14: Emergency Water Shut Off and Practice for Grid Down

Getting Prepared Month 14: Emergency Water Shut Off and Practice for Grid Down

Getting Prepared Year 2. This month we add to our supplies and emergency fund, locate our water shut-off valve and practice for a grid-down, power outage.