Yep. My way of 'prepping' has always been skills over stuff. It's not feasible to stock up a 3-yr supply of bottled water (stuff), but the pitcher setup enables (skills) the same long-term drinkable supply. Knowing where there's raw water nearby is also a good idea.And the water heater can be tapped for water as well....
But I live in an RV so I just leave some water in the tank just in case. And if I see something big is coming, I flush it out and top it off fresh.
I'm finding a lot of "prepper" benefits to Rv living..
Brando is Brawndo mixed with brandy.Brawndo?
Well I grew up in a timber, building shelters and fires because we were too poor to have a Nintendo. I camped out a lot, but couldn't afford flashlight batteries, so I bought an old kerosene hurricane lantern instead. I've slept on the ground with a chunk of wood for a pillow more than I'd like to admit. I figure I have a leg up on a lot of folks.Yep. My way of 'prepping' has always been skills over stuff. It's not feasible to stock up a 3-yr supply of bottled water (stuff), but the pitcher setup enables (skills) the same long-term drinkable supply. Knowing where there's raw water nearby is also a good idea.
Nice Katadyn you're getting.
An extra filter or two and you'd be set for a long time.
That's a good setup.I also keep a few life straws on hand.
Additionally, I purchased some ceramic filters online and fashioned a system out of 5 gallon buckets. In a pinch, the plan is to use the five gallon bucket system to pre-filter pond or creek water prior to running it through the Berkey for drinking.
I hope it never comes to that, but I’m prepared if it does.
Yes. Back in the IL river bottoms, water is abundant. Everything you could ever pump is just 20' down. And perfectly clean and clear. Being here made me think about it a lot more. We have some surface water. A seasonal creek and a decent sized pond. But without a filter, it's all pretty useless..I know this seems kinda like a snooze thread... but ya know? I started it because I kept thinking about the thousands of people still stranded and trapped from Helene. They can maybe go a long time without power, even food... but not water. Prayers continue for them, and for all of us to never be in that situation.
Yup. The city I live in about 4 weeks ago, had an issue with water being contaminated for a large portion of the city for a few days. Since it was a chemical issue, and not bacterial, boiling water wouldn't have worked.Yes. And, there is more than one TGT'er who still lives in urban areas. City delivered water, drinkable or otherwise, isn't guaranteed.
Yes. I have several. But I always want another. One versicarry is my dedicated DSLR bag, works great for easy camera access. One is my daily bag, and somewhere I have an offset single sling, maybe a Condor? It was a great motorcycle bag. But now it's full of Hiking gear for all the bikes I never take ..^^Maxpeditions rock. Excellent range or go bags. Your filter should fit.
We have two, both in storage now, cause we have a range here at home & we're already at where we'd wanna 'go'.Yes. I have several. But I always want another. One versicarry is my dedicated DSLR bag, works great for easy camera access. One is my daily bag, and somewhere I have an offset single sling, maybe a Condor? It was a great motorcycle bag. But now it's full of Hiking gear for all the bikes I never take ..
Make a GO bag...We have two, both in storage now, cause we have a range here at home & we're already at where we'd wanna 'go'.
I understand your suggestion; our situation is not the standard. Thanks though!Make a GO bag...