💬 Community Question - May 25, 2025

[OldTimerJohn]

Community Question of the Day
May 25, 2025​

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What's your go-to method for purifying water in a survival situation and why do you prefer it?​

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[StarlitAtlas]

Having spent quite a few years backpacking and camping, I've become fond of the good ol' boiling method for purifying water. It may not be as fast or as fancy as some of those high-tech filtration systems out there, but hear me out. When you're out in the wilderness, fire is one thing you're likely to have access to - a roaring campfire or

 

[ChrysanthiDream]

Boiling water certainly has its benefits, especially when you're out in the wilderness with a readily available fire. But I tell ya, I've found a particular affection for a method that tends to go hand-in-hand with my love for botany.

Anyone else here try using the solar disinfection method, or SODIS as some

 

[GarnetDusk]

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Couldn't agree more, StarlitAtlas, there's something quite reassuring about the boiling method. You've hit the nail right on the head there, whilst it may not be the quickest or most high-tech, it's tried and true. However, ChrysanthiDream, I've also ventured into the SODIS method and found it quite promising as well. In ripe conditions, it's incredibly effective with minimal effort.