Water portion of Bug Out Bags.

Now, that the medical and shelter portions of the Bug Out Bag is complete. Lets worry about one of the most important parts of survival. Now let me tell you this, IGNORE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN ON SURVIVORMAN OR MAN VS WILD RIGHT NOW, they “Survive” like idiots.

Sources of water.
Streams. Strain then boil
Creeks. FILTER!
Ponds. FILTER!
Oceans. NEVER DRINK OCEAN WATER, EVEN AFTER TREATMENT IT RETAINS SOME SALT.
Dew on plants. Rub it on your finger or suck it right off the leaf.(Of Course )
Etc.

Now DON’T PULL A SURVIVORMAN AND DIE. DON’T DRINK RIGHT OUT OF A STREAM. NEVER A POND OR CREEK. AND NEVER EVER DRINK WATER OUT OF THE OCEAN. Unless of course, its been purified.
Methods of purification.
Straining. Use a clean bandanna or portion of your tee-shirt (DON’T CUT IT OFF) repeatedly (Like 10x or more). You do need 2 containers for this though. Works well for stream water. Then go to step 4.
Purification tablets. You can get the 2 bottle crap at wal-mart. Well just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Those tabs are NOT FOR EXTENDED USE. Get the Military grade if possible. Treat then go to step 4.
Bleach. Normal house hold bleach. NON SCENTED HERE PLEASE. 4 drops per gallon of clear water, 16 per gallon of filthy water. Let it set for 15 minutes. Check for a chlorine scent. If there is a faint odor it should be ready for step 4. if it is still grimy or has no odor of chlorine, repeat the bleach and let stand for 15 minutes again.
Boiling. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST METHODS EVER!!!! Put your strained, bleached, etc water in a pot and hold pot over flame. When water boils, it should be safe to drink. Also while water is still boiling, that’s the time to add coffee or tea.
Filters. From pocket straws to vehicle sized ones, there’s a filter for water. I recommend a portable one that treats up to 200 gallons of water per filter, and carry 2-3 filters.

So, what do I recommend?
§ Straining, then purification tabs, then boiling.
§ Boiling again.
§ I also recommend a good light weight filter too.

And always remember, If it smells like dead fish or smells stagnant DON’T DRINK IT.