Reddit mentions of LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness
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- Removes bacteria & parasites: The microfiltration membrane removes 99.999999% of waterborne bacteria (including E. coli and salmonella), and 99.999% of waterborne parasites (including giardia and cryptosporidium)
- Removes microplastics: Removes the smallest microplastics found in the environment (down to 1 micron), and reduces turbidity down to 0.2 microns
- Rigorous Testing: All claims are verified with laboratories using standard testing protocols set by the US EPA, NSF, ASTM for water purifiers
- Long Lifetime: The microbiological filter will provide 4,000 liters (1,000 gallons) of clean and safe drinking water with proper use and maintenance
- Make an Impact: For every LifeStraw product purchased, a school child in need receives safe drinking water for an entire school year.BPA Free materials
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Blue |
| Height | 0.9842519663189 Inches |
| Length | 8.661417306126 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | July 2018 |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Weight | 0.1 Pounds |
| Width | 0.9842519663189 Inches |
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I would suggest having a battery-powered FM radio (and extra batteries if it's battery powered, or get one which charges via USB like the one I linked) to listen to the news and get vital information.
Also (if not too late), order a sawyer mini (best) or lifestraw (not as good). If you don't have access to clean water it can help you stay healthy (beware of chemical contamination which cannot be removed by these).
If you have the money, get a Garmin inReach satellite communicator (requires a (relatively cheap) subscription, down to $15ish a month). You can request SOS (much like 911), and send/receive SMS and e-mails, even without cell coverage. Excellent to keep in touch with relatives and in case of emergency. Can be used year-round when hiking, snow-mobile, skiing, ... Don't tell anyone you have this...
Download the offline map of your area on Google Maps on your phone beforehand. Can be priceless to navigate around and doesn't require internet access. Also get the Maps.Me app and download the map of your area too. Google Maps offline maps will expire and disappear from your phone after 30 days (I believe), Maps.Me maps will not.
If the cell service in your area is out of order, use your phone in airplane mode so that it doesn't continuously and desperately looks for a cell to connect to, which will drain the battery VERY quickly. Also use it on the lowest practical brightness setting to save battery power.
If not too late, get big USB power banks (>=10000mAh such as this one) and fully charge them beforehand. It's good as barter items and it can be nice to recharge your things when you have no access to a generator (on the go, or if you don't want to run the generator to avoid attracting attention). You can also get USB lights (this one for instance) and your powerbank doubles as a flashlight with a very long battery life.
Get a first aid kit, and not just one with bandaids... Get a CAT tourniquet, trauma dressing, Celox (preferred) or QuikClot bandage, triangular bandage, SAM splint, ... and know how to use them. Also get the basic medecines (stomach/diarrhea relief, basic painkillers, anti-allergy, and any prescription medecine if you require any). Remember 911 service may be unavailable for some time and you need to be able to take care of injuries. Tourniquets save lives, everyone should have one readily available.
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I am a radio amateur and in these situations I like to have one or two portable radio for two-way communication but I realize it is not for everybody. Still, a pair of FRS/GMRS radio can be helpful. Please note that GMRS requires a (cheap) license in the USA. I would recommend this model which also allows to be used as a scanner and to program the NOAA weather frequencies (do it beforehand) and some local police/EMS/fire frequencies (if allowed in your juridiction).
Please DO NOT use a radio made for amateur radio use, where you can transmit on any frequency, such as the UV-5R; you may interfere with emergency communications, even if you can't hear them, miles away. Please stick to the FRS/GMRS frequencies. The radio above guarantees safe operation and still allows to be used as a scanner.
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Take pictures of all your important documents (ID, properties, ...) and store them in a waterproof plastic bag. Try to keep at least your passport and driver license with you during the storm...
If you have a sump pump, try to arrange so that it can be battery powered and/or connected to your generator. If using battery power, get a battery charger and/or a generator connection, if the outage lasts and the battery runs down. Sometimes homes are not affected by the main storm but are flooded due to the lack of power around the storm and are still ruined, and that's totally preventable.
Also, beforehand, depending of the situation you might want to BLOCK your main sewage pipe. This way you might avoid sewage backflow into your home. There are normally valves already installed but in case of serious flooding (high backpressure) they sometimes are not up to the task.
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Download a few offline movies on the Netflix app (if you have Netflix). I never lived though a hurricane but I assume after a few days/weeks, you might want some entertainment. You can also download e-books. Bonus if it's survival-related e-books.
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Hope this helps... good luck to those affected
PS: oooo, thank you stranger for the gold, I think I never had one before ! Happy prepping :)
Boiling isn't always necessary and a good filter can make any water safe to drink. Lifestraw is a solid example:
Whether you are filling up at a hotel tap, or drinking out of the Amazon River, your LifeStraw will protect you from bacteria, parasites, and microplastics.
Hi, I run a business called ShakeproofLA and what I do is set people up to get ready for The Big One.
To set the stage, you have to understand that Los Angeles has, historically, had a major earthquake every 100 years, but right now we haven't a big one since 1857 when a 7.9 struck Fort Tejon.
So, add that extra 60 years to the amount of tectonic pressure that will be released when it finally does happen.
Now, what I'm going to say will scare the shit out of people, but here it is: When the next major quake hits LA it will be a major, major catastrophe. Thousands of people will die and the damage will be counted in the tens, if not hundreds of billions of dollars.
The water mains will break. The highways will crumble. The gas lines will erupt and fires will break out all over the place. It's estimated, worst case scenario, that 1/3 of the city will burn down, partially due to the broken water mains. If the earthquake is during a heatwave, those problems will be compounded.
The dust and smoke and pollutants (asbestos, etc) thrown up by the quake will cause further health problems down the line as well.
Downtown, all the glass in the buildings will break and fall. Except glass doesn't fall straight down, it floats down like a leaf, meaning that it will be thousands of razor blades slicing across the street. The fire department thinks there will be up to 10 feet of broken glass in the streets afterwards. Moreover, some 1/3 of the buildings in downtown could collapse, including many of the skyscrapers which were build using flawed construction techniques, during the 60's and 70's and 80's. Many of those same buildings are packed with asbestos, much like the World Trade center.
Scary AF, right? Well, I have a motto: "It's absolutely going to happen, so don't worry." All you can do it get prepared.
As the freeways will be out, there's basically going to be no leaving town. More likely than not, you will have to shelter in place. That being the case, you will need supplies.
Here's a list of ABSOLUTE NECESSITIES for you to have on hand. It's only a few hundred bucks and it very well could be the difference between life and death.
What I have listed are only suggestions and I'm not endorsing any particular brand over another. If you find something that does the same job for cheaper, great.
Food
Have at least 2 weeks supply of food above and beyond what is kept in the freezer and/or pantry. Below are some options, but feel free to search around and find the best price/amount for you and your family
Food Option 1
Food Option 2
Food Option 3
Radios
Emergency Radios are a must-have and the wind-up type, with a flashlight cover multiple bases at once.
Radio Option 1
Radio Option 2
Water
These jugs are available at any local Home Depot and will last for 5 years in storage. Do not store on concrete floors at it will leech, instead store on wood, cardboard or carpet only. You want one jug per person per week. Additionally, if you have a hot water heater, wait until it cools and use that. Be aware that the first water that comes out will be mostly mineral silt, so be sure to run it through a coffee filter.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/5-Gal-Water-No-Exchange-Initial-Purchase-5GALIP2/205227468
The Lifestraw allows you to drink any gross water you find.
Lifestraw
If you have an outdoor grill, great. That's your cooking platform. Make sure you have extra propane. If not, get a camp stove.
Camp Stove 1
Propane -
To be sourced locally.
Honey Buckets
You're going to need a place to poop, right? Get a honey bucket, or get hepatitis. Your choice.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079GFLVLM/ref=twister_B079C4GN4M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/LEAKTITE-B5GSKD-5GAL-Black-Plastic/dp/B000VBW17S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1529963064&sr=8-3&keywords=5+gallon+bucket
https://www.amazon.com/Besli-Gallon-DrawString-Strong-Garbage/dp/B075ST2KJ9/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529963592&sr=1-4&keywords=5%2Bgallon%2Bgarbage%2Bbags&th=1
First Aid Kit
DUST MASKS
I can't emphasize enough for people to buy these. N95 is the standard you want, as it will filter most pollutants. Buy these and don't get mesothelioma later in life.
Towelettes
Power Station
And the list continues. Have a car kit ready, consisting of water (I like VOSS water, as it's in glass, a couple Clif bars, a hat, sunblock, and old pair of walking sneakers and a space blanket. And dust masks. Don't forget those.
Fill out a FEMA Emergency Plan. and you'll really know where to go and who to contact in an emergency.
And that's the basics. Two weeks of survival supplies and FEMA will be on the scene, hopefully and roads will be open enough to get out of dodge.
Another good idea is to strap your furniture and TV to the walls, into the studs. I'd provide a guide, but that's my job, y'all.
Don't forget this: http://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1410744911&sr=1-1&keywords=lifestraw for when your bottled water runs out.
You're asking a very broad question while looking for specifics, making it very hard to pinpoint an answer. I'll give my advice on bug out bag items.
The bag itself - Should be a solid backpacking bag. Keep it light enough that it's manageable. For a very fit individual, the max weight should be your body weight divided by 3. Most of us are not that fit, so adjust accordingly. It should have hip support, well stitched straps, several compartments and a way to attach things to the outside (molle webbing, carabiner loops or exterior straps). Should be weatherproof.
Water - Depends entirely on your location. I live in Canada - Land of lakes and rivers. I wont need to carry a ton of water all the time. I've got a sawyer squeeze as my primary water filter. The collapsible water bottles it comes with work great for water storage as well. Wife and daughter carry a lifestraw as backups. We have some iodine drops as well.
As far as water carrying devices go, i find nalgene bottles work great. Theyre light and strong, and come in various sizes. A canteen is great if you want to use it to cook over a fire. Its not a bad idea either to have a large (5 litre+) collapsible water container. They're plastic and light. I havn't used mine extensively enough to recommend.
Sharp Things - I've got a Kabar as my primary fixed blade. It's tried and true. Good metal, full tang. I've got a leatherman wave multitool. Carry it everyday on my belt. Super handy. I should really add a 3-4" folding knife to my pack as sometimes the kabar is too big, and the multitool is hard to clean.
I also carry a Cold steel shovel. I looked into folding shovels, and they didnt seem reliable. Moving parts means they're more likely to fail. I haven't used this one extensively, but the few times i have tried it, its done an excellent job. If your pack's too heavy, put this one in your car.
Food - Your typical protein bars, dried rice/bean mix, snickers, small jar of PB, oatmeal and dehydrated fruit. A small bit of olive oil packs a ton of calories and adds flavour. It's good to have a small container of salt and pepper, or other spices to add flavour. You can grab MRE's or those mountainhouse dried meals, but theyre expensive. If you regularly buy pepperettes or jerkey, stick some in your bag and rotate it out when you buy it next. Multivitamins can keep you up if youre not getting a ton of food, but dont rely on them. Bring any meds you need, as well as tylenol or aspirin.
Hygiene - Pack a couple rolls of TP. Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant (chuck if too much weight), wash cloth, soap, soap for clothing, feminine products (if applicable), couple garbage bags (can separate dirty clothes), wet wipes, lip balm, hand sanitizer. Sun screen and bug spray in small bottles.
Clothing - Carry at least 7 pairs of good socks. Some warm ones if the location's cold. Extra shirts, underwear are essential. Pants/shorts and sweater are optional (besides whatever you're wearing). Stick your clothing in a waterproof sack. Try to keep only clean, dry clothes in there (no airflow + damp = mold).
-Paracord and rope
-Carabiners
-Sewing kit
-Tent patching kit (if you have a tent or a tarp)
-Tarp (who saw that coming). Doesn't have to be massive. Just know how to set it up to keep you dry.
-Fire Source. Have many. Lighters are cheap, stash away a bunch (7?). The lighter leash is awesome. You should be able to find that cheap at a corner store. Storm matches, for when its rainy. I think these are what I got. You can light them in any weather, put them under water, and they'll still be lit. Not a bad idea to carry regualr matches in a waterproof container. Firestarter packets are great. I just soak cotton balls in Vaseline. Flint and steel is cool, but only useful if youve exhausted all other fire starting methods.
-Super Glue
-Safety pins
-Zip ties
-Light. Hand crank flashlight is awesome. If you have a battery powered one, carry spare batteries. The mini maglite has a belt holster. Those small LED flashlights are great too. Grab a few glowsticks.
-fork and spoon
-emergency blanket or emergency sleeping bag. Only useful if you're SOL.
-poncho
-sleeping bag for your location. If its warm you don't need this. Can use a hammock or sleeping pad. Try and keep these small as they take up a ton of space.
-Compass. Useful if you have a map.
-Map of your location/where youre going.
-Signal mirror and a good whistle.
-Fishing supplies. I've got an emmrod. You can put a fairly small cheap reel on here. I've got the shimano ix2000. It casts a pretty good distance. Hooks, weights, bobs etc. Can all fit in small waterproof containers or camera film containers. Dont forget line! Mines already on the reel. A fishing vest gives you lots of little pockets to keep things in arms reach.
-First Aid kit. There's extensive lists online depending on how large you want it. Some gauze, band aids, polysporin, burn cream are a good start. Try and build it yourself, don't buy the gimmikey premade ones. Keep yours in a waterproof Tupperware container.
-Tiny roll of Gorilla Tape
-Games. Some dice and a deck of cards go a long way. Don't underestimate the value of laughter. If a sudden collapse ever happens, these might save you from depression.
-Headlamp. I've got this rayovac one (i think). Seems easy on batteries and has lasted a few camping trips. Haven't put serious use on it tho.
-Eating equipment. A mug and a small plate go a long way. A folding pan goes a long way, but is heavy. I would love to learn to use a pressure cooker over fires.
-Handkerchief or travel kleenex
-Bandanas. 3 of them.
-Bungee cords can be useful, but they run the risk of snapping and taking out an eye.
-Ziplock bags are handy. Keeps a lot of small things organized and dry.
-Pencils, Pens, notepad/book, sharpie.
-Hatchet is useful, but heavy. Take one if you can. The sven saw is awesome and hasn't broke on me yet.
-Spare pair of glasses (if applicable)
-Some sort of firearm is almost necessary. I don't have one yet, but i was planning on a 10/22 takedown. It's small and easy to pack. Bullets are light. If you need more stopping power than a .22, you're in a heap of trouble. Guns are not my specialty (can you guess), so ill leave it up to you
-In lieu of a firearm, you could grab a crossbow. If that's still too much, a good slingshot will do great.
-phone booklet and address's. In case your phone craps out and you cant charge it.
-A small windable clock is great. A solar watch is better. I think thats the one i have.
All this stuff is useless unless you know how to use it. Do your research, take some courses. Learn the necessary skills to survive, because that's what's really necessary. I like Les Stroud's (survivorman) book Survive!. Learn to tie knots, fish, hunt, forage, fight, build a fire in all conditions, etc.
If you have questions on the use of any of the above items, ask away. Any advice or suggestions, I welcome those too.
Guys, read me.
I did a lot of research regarding the price on Life Straw when I bought one.
The REGULAR price of LifeStraw is $20. See price chart at CCC
The lowest price I've seen was $15 shipped from Amazon. (You'll see the huge dip in above link) Currently they are sold out and the price is trending towards $30 from other sellers.
REI currently is selling this for $21.95 on their site. REI offers 1 year no questions asked return policy on their items with no return fees if you return directly to the store. Woot.com will force you to go to the manufacturer, or if the item is not damaged, up to a 15% restocking fee. You pay shipping back.
Woot.com is offering this for $15 but once you add in shipping and possible tax, you're only just paying retail price.
TL;DR - This is just regular price. This is not a "deal" price unless you order multiples.
While I have two Life Straws, I'm now siding more with the Sawyer filters. Huge huge difference in volume, allows for in-line filtering if you carry packs, or more immediate filtering as well. The small ones can be had for $20 as a kit and can attach to standard water bottles.
I have been putting together these two Go Bags over the last month or so to store in each of my two cars.
The bags I used are Red Rock Outdoor Gear Rover Sling Pack (Coyote and Olive Drab)
They are probably about half finished at the moment, so this is the first tier update on the kits!
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Bag 1 Contents:
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Bag 2 Contents:
Let me know what you think!
Please check out our new subreddits /r/gobags and /r/bugoutbags!
Ever think of investing in a life straw or other filtering type device?
Here is the list of gear. It is meant for both myself and my wife, so I doubled up in some places. (Links where I have them)
Total Combined weight 27.4969375 Lbs (assuming my measurements are correct, couldn't get a good read on the tent so I had to use manufacturer info)
Stuff I don't have yet, but which I plan to include as I get them:
stock up on canned/dehydrated/dry food (cereal/rice/ramen/peanutbutter/raisins/etc) -- don't neglect canned veggies you'd be amazed how quickly you'll start craving them -- stock up on R E A L money, stock up on guns and especially ammo (barter purposes). 10-20 gallons of water in GOOD long-term water storage containers is also a great idea. a lightweight portable water filter straw like this could also prove invaluable, especially if you have to hit the woods. make sure you have some fuel for cooking those noodies -- you can get a dirt-cheap backpacking stove for five bux on amazon, fresh out of chinese slave hands, then buy 4-5 canisters of this stuff (will run you about 5-6 bucks per can at shart-your-pants-mart). will last a single person months if you're only cooking dinner. might consider storing some gasoline in case you need to gtfo quick and the looters already hit quik-trip, might consider burying a portion of your R E A L money. hoarding a bit of emergency CASH is also a must; it ain't gonna become completely worthless in an hour and in non-financial collapse scenarios you'll need it.
a tent is GREAT to have, the woods will be safer than the city in a true just-f-my-country-up-fam situation. make sure you got flashlights, extra batteries, SOME form of protection if for whatever reason you can't get guns&ammo -- pepper spray, tazers, baseball bats, blahblah. if you're blind make sure you have an extra pair of glasses that you can see somewhat-clearly out of, cause if your original pair gets busted you are completely and utterly BONED. make sure you have warm clothing, winter clothing, even if you're in florida; if you gotta bail you don't know where you'll have to bail to.
oh yeah, and TP. it's always handy.
by the way, normies will say this is all super-paranoid stuff and not worth the hassle, but none of this stuff takes up much room, it's easy to get, and it will be utterly priceless if things go south, even if just locally, as you're experiencing now. the people who don't prepare at all will be powerless in such a situation, and honestly, if they're adults, probably shouldn't be pitied. one area the mormons have it right actually; they prepare and don't get complacent.
to quote the fake mad-eye moody, "constant vigilance"
Also im Bereich Wasser gibt es da super Produkte. Zum Beispiel LifeStraw. Da spendest du pro Kauf einen LifeStraw in Regionen mit belastetem Trinkwasser bzw. stattest Schulen direkt mit sauberem Wasser aus. Damit kannst du quasi direkt aus der Kloake trinken. Bei Amazon (kein Ref-Link) hat das Ding 4,5/5 Sternen bei 106 Bewertungen und kostet dich nen Zwanni. Damit kannst du auch auf Wandertouren aus jedem Gewässer Wasser bedenkenlos trinken.
Only $18 on Amazon, and 1,000 gallons of clean water... wow
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GiB4Cb92S2TQE
Besides the basics like first aid, meds, toiletries, essential papers and a fresh set of clothes, we added LifeStraw and a 5-day supply of MREs to our kit this year. Also, don't forget a hatchet.
Patently false, and shill for Lifestraw detected.
Sawyer (and the one I have, full disclosure): http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-Water-Filtration-System/dp/B00FHRADQ2
Lifestraw: http://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
Sawyer has a .1 micron, Lifestraw is a .2. Next time please post accurate information, thanks :)
edit: my mistake on this statement, I thought the personal stick model was being discussed and NOT the Family model which can filter out viruses. I retract against the Family model but maintain it still applies to the personal "straw" model since that one is .2.
When you get diarhea, you should get one of these and you might not need any of your bottled water.
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Personal-Camping-Emergency-Preparedness/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504822268&sr=8-3&keywords=lifestraw
http://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
A water filter straw. You can drink directly from a river as if it were your personal water bottle.
Other solutions than carrying water or a stove to boil some, are water purifying pills, or a filtering pipe.
LifeStraw
Here's a few I snagged from my recently ordered list.
Secure USB Drive - For storing scans of important documents.
Mylar Blankets - Ridiculously thin. Good to keep in the car or every day carry bag for a variety of situations.
Camp Suds - Or alternately hand sanitizer. Both useful to stay healthy in Flu season or another outbreak that spreads via contact.
Emergency Whistle - Small enough to keep on a keychain. Loud enough to get attention when it's needed.
Mylar Bags + Oxygen Absorbers - If you're prepping, putting a hundred pounds or so of white rice in 5 gallon buckets is a great way to get started on a long term food supply without breaking the bank. Put it in these and it will stay fresher longer.
Water BOB - Great little device for if/when you know the water supply may be at risk. It's a cheap way to be able to store 100 gallons in preparation for an emergency.
Pepper Spray - The security product you can take most places.
Starter First Aid Kit - Gotta get that going some how. This one has a hard shell which is nice for tossing it in a pack. You'll have to fill it out with what you're likely to need.
Mainstay 2400 Calorie Bars - They stay good through some pretty extreme highs and lows which makes them ideal for tossing in a car. They last about 5 years or so and don't require any water to make them. They're very handy as they're a purchase and forget about them item (for a few years anyway) that lets you have some immediate food for however long you have them stocked for.
Life Straw - A personal filter for waterborne bacteria. Most water purification methods have some significant cost to them, but this one is a great inexpensive item to get started with.
There's a ton of little things on Amazon that are kind of cool to have on hand, but I'd recommend snagging whatever is most likely to help you in whatever your situation is likely to be. If you live in a wildfire prone area... the usb drive would be a wise start. Earthquakes? The emergency whistle. Bad neighborhood, pepper spray. You get the idea. Good luck!
$19.99 with shipping on Woot for 1,000 liters of filtering capacity or $19.06 with shipping on Amazon, which is strange because Woot is owned by Amazon.
Or you can get a Sawyer Mini for $19.97 with shipping for 100,000 gallons (378,541 liters) of filtering capacity, while filtering at 0.1 microns instead of 0.2 microns for the Lifestraw. It comes with a straw so you can use it the same way as the Lifestraw, plus has the greater flexibility of being able to be used with a hydration bladder or set up as a gravity filter systems, and also comes with a small water pouch.
Kjøp noen LifeStraw.
Da kan du drikke fra små kulper, sølepytter osv.
At the bottom of the page under the "Frequently Bought Together" it shows the "LifeStraw Personal Water Filter"
The diagrams on the filter just seem...wrong.
Perspective. One car, or 4 million dollars buys about 210,000 of these.
Big camps will be your best, find a large camp and scavenge their grey water from showers
Find someone doing an evaporation set up and offer to take their water instead.
Either one of these should give plenty of very non -potable water, btw I'm not recommending either one. Just my two cents here but this looks like an asinine idea.
Or you could get one of THESE and just walk up to people's shower run off and start sucking.
I am not sure exactly what a small purchase is to you, but I bought my husband this LifeStraw this year! Not terribly expensive and fairly small in size.
I keep this bag in my truck in case I need to get home on foot and for day hikes. It's an REI Stoke 9, jam packed with the following (left to right):
GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Bottle Cup/Pot
Etekcity Ultralight Portable Outdoor Backpacking Camping Stove
Food - Cliff Bars and GU
Gorilla Tape To-Go
Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife
SecureLine 100-Feet 550 Nylon Paracord
Petzl Pro Am'D Screw-Lock Carabiner
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Coast 20266 HL46 Dual-Color LED Headlamp
Extra AAA batteries
Coast HP2 Universal Focusing 85 Lumen Penlight
Waterproof Windproof Matches
Nite Ize Gear Tie Reusable Rubber Twist Tie, 6-Inch, Blue, 2-pack
Small Flask
Headphones
Mophie Powerstation and cord
PackTowl Personal Towel
Nylon Tarp with Bungee Ties - think this came with my REI 2 person tent - awesome instashelter
Extra Underwear
SmartWool socks
Wool beanie
Vinyl poncho
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight & Watertight .5 First Aid Kit
Also in the FAK pouch: Bic Lighter, Rubber gloves, Emergency Blanket
Coast BX310 Lock Back Folding Knife 2.63-Inch Blade
Coast LED145 LED Micro Pliers
REI Stoke 9 Pack
 
*Full disclosure, my wife used to work for Coast.
Edit 1: hella formatting errors
Nimm eine erweiterte Erste Hilfe Ausrüstung mit und sorg' dafür, daß deine Reisebegleiter davon wissen und im Notfall dafür sorgen, daß die verwendet wird. Diese Seite hat eine gute Liste von dem, was man einpacken sollte. Besonders die Einmal-Spritzen, Kanülen und Disinfektionsmittel sind notwendig. Bei der Abreise kannst du alles nicht verwendete an jemanden Spenden, der dort wohnt.
Medikamente gegen Durchfall und Verstopfung kann ich auch empfehlen. Wasserfilter wie diesen oder diesen, und zusätzlich noch Wasserreinigungstabletten, sollten auch nicht fehlen.
DR Kongo hat die zweit-höchste Malaria Infektionsrate der Welt, also sollte Malariaprofylaxe und Insektenabwehr hoch in deiner Prioritätsliste sein. Kleidung sollte wenn's geht leicht sein aber die Arme und Beine bedecken. Das hilft sowohl beim Sonnenschutz als auch gegen Insekten. Es gibt mit Permithrin imprägnierte Kleidung die sehr empfohlen ist. Ansonsten gutes Insektenabwehrspray mitnehmen und ausgiebig verwenden.
I didn't see this posted anywhere else, but Amazon has Lifestraws for $13.99 each. Using an Amazon tracker, it's the lowest is ever been. LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_plLoyb1NXPW3D
One other alternative as a last resort:
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Personal-Camping-Emergency-Preparedness/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504624320&sr=8-3&keywords=life+straw
Try a river float from Pressentine to Old Steel Bridge . Takes about 3 hours. If you have just one car, park at Old Steel Bridge and take an Uber up to Pressentine. Plenty of scenery and usually big birds of prey overhead. We use single-man float tubes, but you can get separated at forks if you don't plan your paddling. Wear water booties or strap-on sandals to avoid lost flip flops. Those slippery rocks hurt on bare feet! Hats, sunscreen and water-proof cell phone bags recommended. Weak swimmers should wear life vests. You can bring a Life Straw to drink from any flowing water during your trip.
You can also park at Old River Bridge Rd. in West Glacier. Assuming deep water, you can jump off the bridge into ice water. Strong swimmers only of course. Even if you're not that daring, it's a great sunset spot to end the day.
Avalanche Lake is a good hike with a rewarding destination, though it tends to be crowded in peak season like much of GNP.
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Definitely won't go wrong with an Osprey pack:
As far as survival gear, try a camping stove
You can get him one of these water filters, the lifestraw
And see if he has a hatchet, or leatherman already. You can get him either of those. Here are a couple:
Leatherman Wave
Gerber Gator
ur an awesome gf btw
Maybe a Life straw, would be an option for you.
I'm going to get one for personal use because I don't like the taste of water tabs. Since my actual water filter vanished from my gear.
My coworker told me she bought this, and I don’t even think I need it but it’s so cool that I bought it 😄 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QF3TW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
PIOYWL
I recently started buying some simple items that would have been considered just being ready for natural disasters. I hate the prepper propaganda because having a LifeStraw and some Mylar blankets is smart.
>If a case of water is $40, and I don't have $40, I don't get water.
Not necessarily. A $15 filter can provide you thousands of gallons of potable water.
Does he have a beard? Beard oil is always cool. I'm getting some for my bro from here. I looked around on etsy and that seemed to be one of the more reasonably priced, but there was one featured on sharktank recently too that may have more brand recognition?
I got my bro this a few years ago, he loved it!
Got one of these for each of my brothers this year.
You'd have to get it filled with helium at like a party city or something, but this seems so awesome.
This shop has amaaaaazing prints of old presidents doing crazy shit. Got this Teddy one for my dad for xmas this year & got another for a random office gift exchange. Can't wait to see them fight over it haha.
Is your brother into the whole zombie thing? I got this for my bro's bday. Put it in a cool frame and shiz, it looks awesome.
Does he like grilling? I think these cedar plank things look awesome and would be well-received by most guys who like to grill. They have some other gift pack things too.
I got my bro Sriracha salt last year and he really liked it. There are tons of places on etsy that sell it. In fact, if he's really into sriracha (I have a friend who steals a bottle from every restaurant that has it) you could do a sriracha gift basket. Sriracha salt, sriracha peas, sriracha beef jerky, sriracha chocolate, sriracha chips, sriracha socks. All of those can be found on amazon or just a normal grocery store.
I love that you already listed the berries that change your tastebud thing, I'm planning on bringing a gift basket to an exchange with those and some lemons/limes/grapefruit. I've been suggesting that to a bunch of people on here too haha, it's pretty universal.
This looks so amazing.
Is he into camping or the outdoors? This would be cool. Supposedly you can drink straight from a river and not die.
I just think this is awesome.
Oh! Marc Johns books are amazing. This one always works as a great gift. Idk if you can preview any of the pages but it basically has weird/random pictures and weird/random/sometimes uplifting messages.
Welllp, that's all I can think of right now, hopefully something helped or gave you some ideas! :)
I would recommend a Lifestraw http://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4 . Inexpensive, light, durable. You friend might not use it at all but (s)he will be so happy to have one when (s)he needs it.
Edit:Not BIFL, only 1000 liters.
Not a bad $20 to spend.
Plus, while it may sound gross, water from those same cans you mentioned will keep you alive in a pinch. Don't drain it; drink it.
A good bag- everyone has said it because it's something people skimp on. It's not a 'sexy' purchase, but a sturdy, civilian looking bag will keep from drawing attention while holding all your stuff securely. Hiking and camping bags can be good, while .mil surplus and MILSPEC stuff is usually pretty good as well(though it can draw attention before AND after SHTF)
Water- Lifestraw are good, but you can't gather water other than what you suck through as you drink. Iodine tablets or other filters, many have been discussed in this sub. Nalgene bottle and cup for boiling water are also a must.
Food- You can buy MRE's but they're expensive. Take them out of the packaging to save space. Mountain house meals and the like can be good. Depending how long you plan to live out of you bag some energy bars and jerky might be the best space-wise and in terms of saving time while eating in a bugout.
Light- firesteel and the knowledge of how to use it. Matches. Bic lighter(zippo is better since it stays lit in windy conditions)Some tinder to get a fire started. LED flashlights are cheap and good on battery usage. Headlamps are a lifesaver when working with your hands and you need light.
First aid- Whatever you know how to use is best. Regular FAK you buy at the store are pretty good for a novice, most anything else is specialized and will do you no good unless you know how to use it.
Clothing- Some climate appropriate clothing and shoes.
Check thrift shops for as much as you can. I found 3 perfect nalgene bottles for $1 a piece the other day. Also good for clothing and sometimes a good bag can be found there.
Either works. I've used both. I prefer the packs over the tablets, but my favorite is something like this. I've used these a lot over the past few years and never had a bad experience.
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Personal-Camping-Emergency-Preparedness/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1538579121&sr=1-3&keywords=water+purifier+camping&dpID=31MRMzAS8JL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
When touring in a remote part of the UK earlier this year one thing that did concern me was refilling my water bottle from a reliable source. In the end I bought some bottled water. I guess commercially this could be seen as a good opportunity to sell bottled water or offer free water on tap and attract visitors.
Another angle, is that I am looking at buying one of these just for such emergencies.
I recommend a Life Straw. Easier to carry than a large supply of water, and you don't have to worry about freshness. Also, if there is an apocalypse and the power grid fails, we have 10 days until all the nuclear power plants in the U.S. become unstable and kill us. So don't really worry about it.
Would this work?
This is not a pocket carry but a truly good water device suitable for bag carry as it is very light. I have one in my Car Kit and have carried it when hiking and exploring.
The Lifestraw on Amazon.
More info HERE
I wish... Actually, the LifeStraw is an excellent, affordable hiking/backpacking water filter and it even filters poop water!
I recently gave a friend a life straw and they absolutely loved it for hiking and backpacking!
happy exploring! :)
Price history
а я просто купил вот такой фильтр
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QF3TW4
пытался недавно провезти обеззараживающие таблетки из США. Не прокнуло.
I already picked anita, so /u/courters, and this.
Why? cuz we friiieeeeends.
LifeStraws
This is the coolest thing on your wishlist!
And this is the coolest thing on mine!
I love Kevin!
A LifeStraw for drinking pure water wherever I am in Uganda. It gets rid of 99.(whole bunch of nines)% of bacteria and 99.9% of parasites, and I'd like to avoid those as much as possible.The lifestraw has been ordered, thank goodness. If I could add something, it'd be filters for my water bottle because I really don't want to drink awful water. I'll probably be using a borehole, and collecting rain water so a filtered water bottle is going to be awesome. I'll be in Uganda for 27 months for Peace Corps, so I know I'll go through several filters, especially during the dry season.Geeky: This plush (Nerdy Stuff)
Goal Achieving: Eyes for my crochet plushies (Crochet Stuff)
Deserted Island: A life-straw! (Survival Kit)
I would also argue those water clarification tablets. I used them once while on a long hike and boy did they give me the shits. It looked so much like curry it could've fooled an Indian. Not to mention it makes the water taste like shit. I would recommend some lifestraws or something like this and a few of its filters.
LifeStraw can filter up to 264 gallons of water
I'm just gunna leave this here. EVERYONE should have one for shit like this.
Why not buy a set of high quality hiking maps for your region? If the world really ends and you need to hike 3 days to find water, there's probably something nearby, you just need to know where. Also, get a Lifestraw.
Yes. There are many sold for camping and emergencies such as:
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Personal-Camping-Emergency-Preparedness/dp/B006QF3TW4
Definitely doesn't need power, and produces pretty clean water.
I'm not a robot.., therefore, I would be able to make good use out of a Life Straw that is currently $13.99 today! Here is the link, and it is on my "in case of apocalypse" list :) Thanks for the contest!
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Y8jpyb20ZW2ND
I can't use this much camping on oahu, but this would be great for a camping trip to either Washington or Oregon!
It also has free shipping! I already have a mess kit, and the butane can be obtained at walmart, but I havnt seen such a great price on a camp stove. The reviews make it seem awesome!
Someone else posted this as well, but I also had this on my list.
Story time: On one of our first dates my then boyfriend, now husband, took me hiking on a trail near his house. It's a pretty intense one where people have died getting very lost. We had hiked it before and gotten a little confused and had to climb a very sketchy crumbling rocky hillside and I was concerned we'd get lost again.
I was reassured that he had GPS and we'd be fine and we'd only be out a short while. Well, my husband had no water, and I had a half liter bottle. We started out and it was pretty easy, there are tons of streams in the area but there is a risk of leptospirosis from pigs, so obviously we didn't drink. Needless to say we got lost, his so-called GPS wa his cell phone and there was no reception, we were lost for three hours. He landed up drinking the majority of my water since he sweats a lot, had none and is nearly double my weight.
I was so thirsty in the way back, those crystal clean fast moving waters looked tempting, but I was no fool. That life-straw would have been such a godsend on that hike of lost crazy. We eventually got back drank tons of water, and my husband vowed we'd never go hiking there again unless we had real supplies.
Edit: it's also neat that I have links to other great camp supplies!
Filter
This would be useful if you run out of water while hiking and need to use water from river/lake/etc?
I would suggest a few things.
Happy trails!
Life straws are pretty convenient
http://www.amazon.ca/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418845898&sr=8-1&keywords=lifestraw
If you want to get by cheap, pare the list down to essentials.
You need water, food, good shoes/boots, and shelter and to keep it light. Everything else is periphery.
The cheapest and lightest way to carry water is to use an empty quart milk jug or two with a rope on it. It's not as good as a camel back style bladder, but it's more reliable in my experience for fractions of pennies on the dollar.
I recommend a Lifestraw or a Sawyer filter for water purification. They cost about 20 bucks and they're really effective. Not necessarily essential for short trips, but it does a lot for peace of mind and you never know when bad stuff will happen. They don't filter out heavy metals or dissolved materials (ie anything <.1 microns).
REI has a really good info primer on sleeping bags
I wouldn't worry about poles for overnight stuff at all. That's for like weeks of constant hiking or alpine stuff. They can be useful and are helpful, but they can be passed by most of the time.
I get by with a rubberized army poncho and a blanket instead of a tent and bag. It's good enough to keep the rain off and a bit of body heat in, but it's not ideal and it's time consuming. I got it at a yard sale for two bucks. But for one night, it's good enough. A rain fly or tent foot print, or plain tarp is also effective. There are some pretty legit one person backpacking tents out there for about 70-100 bucks, I'll probably get one next. Not sure which brands are good though.
For food, I'd do the mountain house meals and hoist my garbage high and away from camp after wards, preferably in an air tight bag of some kind when you haul it out.
Normally I prefer to do something like pilot bread, PB, dried fruit, a big bag of spinach for the first day or two, green beans, nuts, and maybe some quality sausages and cucumbers, but the convenience of the MRE style foods is often appealing. army steel canteen cups are good for boiling stuff in, but the canteens are kinda useless.
A lighter, some matches, and wet fire packets are great.
Get a mid grade belt knife, like a buck or a k-bar or similar. It's a whole nother can of worms to discuss however. Just be careful as some buck knives are made in china, the ones made in idaho are always marked american made on the packaging.
Silva makes a good compass, a good topographic map, a small 10ths scale ruler (or any cheap one) are a good idea. Know your pace count and hwo to use these tools effectively. Compasses are pretty useful in foul weather or unfamiliar places, but navigational things aren't really essential.
I'd get some biodegradable toilet paper and read this.
That's about all I can think of right now, there's probably more to say and think about. Good luck! Park jobs are a ton of fun! Wish I was going with.
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This super filter LifeStraw is seriously cool. Drink all the sludge! :P
Halloween Hijinxery
Lifestraw: $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/Vestergaard-Frandsen-527950-LifeStraw-Personal-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1394141409&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=lifestraw
Or Alternatively:
Sawyer Water Filtration System: $50.42
http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-SP181-Emergency-Filtration-Light-Weight/dp/B004TZ86M6/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1394141349&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=sawyer+filtration+system
While not vital, here is something to consider:
Mora Hook (spoon) knife: $22.16
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00343VCCK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
That's what I thought of off the top of my head. I'll see if I can add to the list when I get home.
I'll piggy back on this to say a Lifestraw. In an emergency you can drink out of a filthy looking puddle and get nice clean water.
Speaking of water, there's also the Life Straw that claims to filter water to be safe to drink. I've never used it so I can't vouch for its efficiency, sadly.
Edit: Also, you can only survive about 3 days without water. You can survive up to 3 weeks without food. Don't waste energy on scrounging food, because if you're dehydrated enough, you can faint, and fainting in unknown woods or other remote locations could potentially be bad news.
One more thing: Drink when you're thirsty. Try not to ration water, since your body isn't going to give two shits about how thirsty you may be later. So drink, drink, driiiiiiiiiink.
I've been trying to improve my self-reliance ability. A lot of it is about hands on experience and knowledge, but most of my outdoor items are invaluable tools. I have most of the basic things, but I've been looking to expand and cover more bases.
The Lifestraw water bottle (or alternatively, the $9 cheaper filter without the bottle) seems like a great item that everyone should consider. You need clean water more than anything else, so the more ways to get it the better.
/u/Morthy is the sexy mod.
Thanks for the suggestions! I just ordered a Camelbak and a LifeStraw (http://www.amazon.com/Vestergaard-Frandsen-527950-LifeStraw-Personal-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1398872893&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lifestraw) for when I'm camping. Hydration is definitely important.
You need Dippin Dots Everyone needs dippin dots on their wish list now! I mean who doesn't love dippin dots?!
edit: Or you may like this LifeStraw I think it's essential in any survival kit!
As close as I can get
Thanks for the contest!
Snow, snow, go away
Also it's snowing here right now where I am.
I'm sorry for your loss. :( You could go with a LifeStraw or an Ice Bandana or a S'Mores Maker plus ingredients to enjoy with his son while on a hike, maybe?!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QF3TW4
Lifestraw?
This is a personal water-filter that makes drinkable water from even pond water! It's used around the globe in rural areas. http://amzn.com/B006QF3TW4
My list? Anything from it, really.
Is it too late to mention a LifeStraw?
I have a few related items on my list.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003788U9U/ref=aw_ls_5_3?colid=368F5J8P3BJ0&amp;coliid=I1667UJO8ZXVAE
a knife for cutting fishing line and other stuff that needs cutting.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006QF3TW4/ref=aw_ls_3_2?colid=368F5J8P3BJ0&amp;coliid=I15QKLX8FD0MDT
water filter, who knows when I will need clean water while out hiking the beautiful land of colorado.
Thanks for the contest!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006QF3TW4?pc_redir=1412736362&amp;robot_redir=1
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B006QF3TW4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1517814864&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=lifestraw&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=31MRMzAS8JL&amp;ref=plSrch
Lifestraw
I like to have a simple army canteen set with a canteen cup so I have a way to both store and boil water. If I want to travel light I wear my Lifestraw around my neck.
Does this count?
Lifestraw Personal Water Filter
Thanks for doing a contest.
There are a bunch of different ideas when it comes to building a bug out bag. Some plan on bugging out and never comming back lol or so it seems. It sounds like you have a some of the basics, which is great! I would build more on what you have. You are right, any bag you use will be fine as long as it can comfortably hold your load you put in it without stress, and most importantly is that it is comfortable for you to carry.
I would invest in power bars/protein bars whatever you want to call them, cheap but a lot of calories and also something for filtering water. The lifestraw offers a cheap solution for filtering water in an emergency situation. This one can be purchased on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
I would also think about extra clothes, and extra batteries for all of your flashlights and lanterns. You may also want to think about a tarp or two, the more expensive ones will be the nice nylon ones, or you can find tyvek house wrap at a construction site and use that if you really didn't want to spend money on a tarp. I think what you have is a good start, and those are good links that you provided.
I would keep in mind that unless you are planning on living in the woods for weeks, just keep it simple. KISS (Keep IT Simple Stupid) Shelter, water, food, fire and maybe self defense... and it wouldn't hurt to pack a little something for comfort : ) Although it is cool to start fires with feral rods and other cool things.. spend a few bucks and buy an ass load of bic lighters. Keep the feral rods for when you run out of lighters lol. I would also have coordage too, I use heavy bank line mainly as I think it can be used more efficiently than 550 cord, but to each their own. Its pretty cheap too.
Wouldn't hurt to have extra photo ID's, checks or spare cash in the bag also.
Again just think Shelter, fire, water, food and a little comfort and have the ability to improvise and you will be just fine. Good luck in Tornado Alley and I hope nothing horrific happens to where you would ever need the items in this bag
FriedBizkit: ^^original ^^reddit ^^link
I recently started buying some simple items that would have been considered just being ready for natural disasters. I hate the prepper propaganda because having a LifeStraw and some Mylar blankets is smart.
This is super awesome! CANDLE!
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B006QF3TW4/
What about the LifeStraw
And thank you so much for your help dude!
Slightly better, but sadly expensive - http://www.amazon.in/Lifestraw-Personal-Portable-Water-Purifier/dp/B006QF3TW4?tag=googinhydr18418&amp;tag=googinkenshoo-21&amp;ascsubtag=7a7ff548-7828-432e-a37c-10377ab7b9cf
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_auwxyb6ZHA3TA
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 Army 12,000 Strike Fire Starter with Emergency Whistle - Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00440VIYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8vwxybMH94DCD
Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival https://www.amazon.com/dp/1440579776/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zwwxyb6W5HFFH
A water purifier, fire maker, and a book on how to do outdoor stuff. All under $40 :)
They say to store 1 gallon per person per day, so yea, 5 gallons would be a lot to walk around with on top of the rest of your stuff.
On the other hand, the expectation with an emergency kit is no traveling. Maybe a short distance, like a few blocks away to a safer spot, but that's it. Most of the time you'd shelter in your house/apartment. You might be thinking of a bug-out-bag instead, which are made to travel, but that's quickly edging into prepper territory and planning for anarchy and the end of civilization and all that crazy stuff.
On the third hand, the easiest way to mitigate the problem you mention is to buy a water filter. This is a popular one, but there tons of other options.
This from my Camping Supplies wishlist is $19.95, and contrary to what my husband said, is NOT the world's greatest money-saving, everlasting tampon! So don't get it for me for that reason - as much fun as it would be to test it out for that off-label application - not!
And completely ignore the fact that it'll be next to never when we go camping again, seeing as how I've just had major abdominal surgery, and winter will soon be upon us!
And no, my husband is absolutely not allowed to stick this in our kid's diaper to see if it'll cut down on leakage! (the things that man comes up with, seriously give me pause sometimes!)
And especially don't get this because then my kids will think I'm about to drop them off in the woods to see which of them makes it back home - this isn't the Hunger Games! This is NOT going in the great cornucopia I've got set up in the backyard for no reason whatsoever.
No, my plan is much more insidious than that - world domination and the ability to suck a watermelon dry without worrying about ingesting those pesky seeds, may potentially be factors in my acquiring this!
My husband also says that as cracked as he is, you really shouldn't enable me and my sordid penchant for blowing bubbles in my chocolate milk with unusual objects.
So there are very good reasons why I should not be allowed to come within even 20 miles of this object.
Isn't the life water straw thing better overall compared to this?
http://www.amazon.com/Vestergaard-Frandsen-527950-LifeStraw-Personal-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
Life Straw
http://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
I'm sorry for your tragic loss. I am always available through reddit if you ever need an ear to vent to. The person was doing what they loved and you have to remember that!
Straw This is the highest item on my Keto list that I added today after hearing about it. I am currently trying my hardest to lose weight and I am sickened with the taste of the well water here in the house that I do NOT drink the water. This little device though kind of a commodity looking thing it seems to be legit and lasts for over 200 gallons of water!! I don't think I could drink that in my lifetime and would probably last me one. I am hurting my kidneys and body because I do not consume water and I eat my diet foods. If not the straw I wouldn't mind bottled water sent to me. Sort my priorities.My mother just bought me a Brita filtered water bottle out of no where!Witch hazel While my face isn't to broken out, everyone around me keeps raving about how I should try witch hazel with rose water to clear up my chin and nose of blackheads. I really don't get out of the house much myself, so I thought I would kindly ask here.
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The last item I would enjoy and like is a NSFW one, but I don't know how you'd feel about sending something like that. If you are okay and I happen to be honored with your generosity disregard below.
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I would appreciate the following if you were unsure about NSFW items: Teeth whitening & micron pens!
EDIT: Had to edit due to an unexpected gift.
It's a rip off of the Lifestraw which is actually cheaper. I would also consider a Sawyer Mini as well. Don't buy that.
Why not just carry around the Lifestraw? Much more compact, cheaper and accomplishes the same thing?
http://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
You're kit includes excessive water and that is heavy. It also doesn't have a means to filter more water than what you bring. Why not instead bring 4 lifestraws or a 2 bag nanofilter system or sawyer mylar filter?
I've spent 2+ months outside on a trail carrying up to 4L of water at a time, and hiked over 2000 miles in the mountains and plains on both coasts. You don't need to carry more than that (1 gal) unless you are in the desert or an arid place and walking over 12mi with no water. Water is everywhere, you just need to have technology to filter it properly. The things I linked to above are ultralight and allow you to store up and move quickly. But keep in mind the best place to store water however is inside your own body (cameling up).
LifeStraw - it's currently on sale for $14.99 (normal price is usually $20). I have one for me and one for my kid just in case The Big One hits.
UV is one of the steps used by your local water facility to clean so I think it'll kill any bacteria but it won't filter out particulates or bugs or bug larva yum.
I've been giving out lifestraws to people for holidays which I think is a better product if you're really in a jam.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LifeStraw
It also costs much less and will last 1 human up to a year.
http://www.amazon.ca/Vestergaard-LSPHF017-LifeStraw-Personal-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1414192826&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lifestraw+family
Steam ID
Life Straw would come in handy if you ever find yourself in a bad situation.
I would love to have Killing Floor. It's on sale until the 30th.
Starter knife look at the Buck Nighthawk(you dont need the tops version.) Amazing knife well priced and near indestructible. The choice of steel also makes it fairly easy to sharpen.
The one thing Sukram 85 is missing is a water filter. All you need though is a cheap basic one like the life straw or the sawyer mini.
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I saw go with the sawyer. The price is similar but it will last way longer and can be used in line with a water bladder.
Don't use a plastic water bottle. Try and find one with made with steel(not aluminum) then you can boil water in it too in case you don't have your filter on you or the filter broke.
nyc resident here, just by a Unicorn Flask, you will be immune from all!
https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-500-Liters-Purifying-Camping-Filtration/dp/B0178FTQKE
There's others as well, like tge LifeStraw:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006QF3TW4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486501534&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=life+straw&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41IRyBlx0LL&amp;ref=plSrch
I hear good things about these
have you thought about a lifestraw:
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
I know Peace Corps volunteers who never go without one in countries with just as bad or maybe worse water sources than Haiti.
Perfect! Also grab a couple of lifestraws, just in case its the big one.
I'm sure you know if these subs but they have great info on disasters (ignore the nutters):
/r/Preppers
/r/Survival
When : Late October-Early November
Where: I flew in from Sao Paulo (Brazil) into Buenos Aires. I chose a long layover so I could explore the city. I had about 13h in BA - Awesome city, would like to spend more time there but this was an adventure trip so... I then flew into El Calafate where I couchsurfed with a guy from Uruguay. Not much to see in Calafate other than the Glaciar Perito Moreno (It's giant, go see it). Definitely other areas around but I made my way to El Chalten the next day. Stayed at a hostel for the night, got some supplies and took off to do a couple of hikes - Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. I camped on both so it took me 2 days to do both.
I then made my way back to El Calafate, stayed with the couchsurfing friend and made my way to Puerto Natales - Chile - the gateway to Torres del Paine. Spent a night at a hostel and jumped on the bus to TdP. I did the full circuit taking my time so i spent 8 nights and 9 days there. BOOK YOUR CAMP SPOTS! It's mandatory and they are really anal about it. After TdP I started making my way back slowly to El Calafate, then Buenos Aires where I spent another day, then Sao Paulo where I spent another 2 days and then back to Canada where I live.
Gear: A quick and dirty list of main items I had:
I am happy to answer any questions!
I added these https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Personal-Camping-Emergency-Preparedness/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=cm_wl_huc_item to my Wishlist.
I live in Fl so I've been prepared for some time now. Your contest encouraged me to look around Amazon for something I didn't think about before and dont already have in my bug-out bag.
Thanks for the chance!
Whew, that was quite the task. Thanks for the contest!!!
The brand that I recommend has been Under Armor BoxerJock 9". They are incredibly light, breathe well, comfortable, and will work well for multiple days of wear at a time.
To add to what neoshade stated in regards to blisters, generously powder your boots. Depending on what my goal is for hiking/ruck marching, I vary between the Nike SFB or the Rockies SV2. Your feet are incredibly important and a few bad blisters will really mess you up. If you can deal with the heat, I would strongly advise wearing 2 pairs of socks while you are hiking. Obviously, you still need to change your socks, and your boots will be tighter, but it's totally worth it.
Also, boot companies make boots, insole companies make insoles. Spending a few extra dollars on some quality insoles may save you a lot of pain down the road. I rucked and ran with poor support and developed plantar fasciitis. It's no fun and it will always be an issue for me. I spent quite a bit of money on my orthotics and while it doesn't help my feet breath that well, it definitely helps with support.
Putting Iodine in your water doesn't exactly have the best taste. You should try it out before you go out on this journey. Get used to it. I've seen people gag on it which only leads to further dehydration. I have heard people recommend the LifeStraw. I haven't tried it yet, but some of you may appreciate it.
To save on space and weight I don't even use a sleeping bag. I got a water resistant blanket and got a zipper sewn onto it. Then, I use a water resistant poncho and wrap myself in it so I'm relatively water protected on all sides.
Has anybody tried one of those filtered straws where you can just drink out of lakes? e.g. LifeStraw
This just seems like one of those cool gadgets I don't want to buy, for fear of it being stupid, but which I'd love to get as a gift.
I'm not sure if there are bears in Florida, but if so, take precaution to keep those curious, hungry creatures away from your site! Make sure all food and trash is secure each night (sealed in coolers, hung in a tree, in your car if it's nearby). Also, never eat in your tent, nor store any foodstuff (including gum, toothpaste, etc.) in there.
Also, if you plan on doing a lot hiking/camping, a personal water filtration 'straw' would be great to keep on-hand in case of an emergency!
Don't forget a small trough for burying waste.
My family absolutely *loves* camping, almost always the kind you're doing (tent, no utilities/facilities). I hope you have a blast!!
Oooh, almost forgot. Gotta try these campfire apples for a yummy dessert, or breakfast treat!
you would probably like this fire starter and this lifestraw.
Les Stroud had one of these. And said it worked really well.
These LifeStraws look pretty decent and basic to carry around
http://www.amazon.de/Lifestraw-Pers%C3%B6nlicher-Wasserfilter-Blau-7640144282943/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1407435106&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=life+straw
24,95€
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So just recently, my cousin and I were camping and decided to do something in the evening to keep us entertained. We broke out the ghillie suit and went out scaring people. We scared two girls, then stopped to chat. I snuck off and scared them a second time, getting the same reaction, an ear peircing scream. I had done this twice more. Among the multiple people we scared, this was the best.
[in the spirit of camping this is what I'd like to win] ( https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_8IR3tb1J5JDG8M9P)
Looking through amazon prime day offers I've found this:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dEAjDbPXYCM9B
This in a large scale seems the best option to me.
If it's any consolation, superoxygenation and most other advanced (non-charcoal) filtration get equal amounts of scorn from me. Tap water is already heavily processed and almost always safe to drink. =)
I wouldn't rely on it if there's been a nasty outbreak or the bombs have fallen or anything, but our society is all too happy to pounce on things that are of questionable value, rather than basic filtration.
q.v. https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
LifeStraw will expand your water resources.
Fuel. ~30 gal of gasoline in Gerry cans with stabilizer will last a couple of years. Also, TruFuel will keep your soon-to-be-purchased generator(s) ready to go after long-term storage. Don't forget the oil.
Edit: the LifeStraws go on sale occasionally for like ~$15 on Amazon so keep your eyes open for them.
Lifestraw!
http://www.buylifestraw.com/
http://www.amazon.ca/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
http://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-LSPHF017-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4
~20$
Time to start buying these.
The LifeStraw is pretty good. There are some interesting reviews on YouTube.
You can get a super cheap water filter straw that was originally designed for 3rd world countries.
I highly recommend it over the expensive alternatives
This is not what I am looking for. I am seeking out different gadgets.
How about this one. Is it worth purchasing it?
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Personal-Camping-Emergency-Preparedness/dp/B006QF3TW4
Life Straw
Go pick up a life straw for 20 bucks. Filters 1000L and particles up to 0.2 microns.
LifeStraw is currently at $15, though it will end at 3pm EST.
Edit: Yeah, having read into it, skip this one!