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Thank goodness i find a Palestinian!!

As a tourist, what can I do to help a Palestinian? I plan to escort any children or teen in Baitullah Maqdis/Al Aqsa) so IDF can't even touch them.

I do plan to fit as much as face mask that has desert color so Palestinian faces can blend with dusts so it won't get attacked with drones. I hope it is still being sold here. Same with wearing clothes that has rubbles or desert colour, it is art of camouflage, besides I can just leave my clothes in Palestine for them and have absolutely empty luggage to buy Palestinian souvenirs, which is a win win. I think I will buy life straws water purifier as well for them in Gaza so they can safely drink water that doesn't really pure.

I heard that aluminum foil blanket can help hide body heat, but I can't find any yet 😭😭😭 feeling guilty

My country (Indonesia) usually fight in guerilla style, and I am not military expert, but I am trying to do what I can do. Because, in 2024 or 2025, I might visit Al Aqsa.

well. i'm sure this is in good faith but

first, palestinians are kinda wary of tourists. at least, i don't like em. how come they get to enter our country and vacation on our beaches and eat our food and share our culture but most of us don't even have the right to return home? it just seems unfair. and usually most tourists are pro israel, so you can probably understand why we're so wary. we will still treat you very well, but just understand that it's kind of in bad taste, especially as a white tourist (ik ur not one but this is just general information), to visit palestine.

second, you're not our grand savior. i know you mean well and we appreciate it but it's a shame that we have to depend on tourists to even visit al aqsa. i do like the straw thing, and any water purifiers or filters you can bring will definitely be helpful. i want to warn you that just because you're a tourist doesn't mean the iof won't attack. you will still be in harms way regardless.

i think the best thing you can do is give out needed resources. israel hardly lets anything in though so idk how you'll do that.

i'd say probably like. hold off on that trip to al aqsa. maybe a few more years. things are kind of really bad right now and it probably won't return "back to normal" in ages. if yk what i'm saying?

i appreciate you wanting to help, i just want to warn you to be wary, yk. just because you're a tourist doesn't mean you'll be automatically protected. especially if you're brown or a poc. just stay safe

Worldbuilding: Practical Elements

A few thoughts on the application of elemental magic to everyday life.

Water magic: Ways to find, dig for, and purify water. A pump of some kind would be handy but it might be more efficient to use a windmill or hand pump.

It might also be good for irrigation, but the real lifesaver for farmers would be diverting water from floods. An old saying: “Drought’ll starve a farmer, but flood’ll kill him.” Dry plants may hold on with a little irrigation, but plants in waterlogged soil can’t get oxygen to their roots. They suffocate. Any magic that could move floodwaters somewhere harmless would save lives and stave off later famines.

Earth magic: Cleansing the soil of insect, mold, and bacterial pests. It might also be good for breaking up hardpan, bringing buried minerals up near the surface for crops to use, and shoving excess salts down out of root range. Or possibly extracting them for human use. Not to mention earth-moving might let you plow without draft animals. Granted, usually you want draft beasts for both power and fertilizer. But if you were a mage alone trying to survive, it might be worth it to plow magically. You’d have to consider your personal energy costs, and how much time you had to work with. Because even if the plowing spell exhausted you for a whole day, if that spell let you plow all the fields you needed so you could sow them the next day - it might be worth it.

(It’d be even better if you could plow and sow in the same round, but that’d depend on how your spells worked.)

Air magic: A little trickier. It might be good for sweeping pests away, crushing clouds of locusts, and diverting excess rainclouds somewhere else. You could shake trees to gather crops, or provide the best breeze for winnowing grain. On a fine-control scale, fresh air circulating around your seedlings would help prevent damping off. It’d also be a way to save flooded crops, dry laundry, and help desiccate meat and cheeses for storage.

Do not underestimate the value of drying laundry! All too often wash days had to be scheduled when there were both free hands for the work and a sunny day to dry it - or a freezing day, so you could crack the ice off clothing. Brr. If you have the air-drying part handled, all you need is any day with hands free. You can do the work in smaller batches, making it easier if people are worn out or busy, and you can do it more often. In cases of epidemic disease, such as smallpox, cholera, and yellow fever, enough clean laundry can make the difference between someone pulling through or dying in a stinking morass.

And if you realize malaria and yellow fever are carried by mosquitoes, and setup an air spell to ward them out - you could stop some epidemics cold.

Fire magic: Oh wow, the possibilities. First and foremost, spells to protect against fire. Lose your house or your stored fodder and grain, you can lose everything. Hay, straw, seed oils, grain, flour - all of those are too combustible for comfort.

Direct use of fire and heat? Sterilizing infested fields. Controlled burns to take off flammable brush and grasses, returning nutrients to the soil. Forge-fires for iron-working; there’s always something that needs to be repaired or improvised, down to straightening nails so you can hammer them in again. Heat to boil water, dry clothes, parch grain, season wood... so much of human history has revolved around getting sources of heat and learning to control them better. With enough heat you can make it through a lean winter; without it, even twice the food might not be enough.

All of this depends on how skilled your magic is, how often you can use it, and what it costs you (in time, materials, and personal energy) compared to just doing things with regular physics. It’s interesting to see worlds where magic is good for some things, yet others it’s easier to do it the “hard” way!

📖 for the firewall!

The firewall in "The Firewall" comes from two different sources.

The first comes from personal experience. Although I am not employed in IT, I have had one foot in that world since I was a senior in high school, so a little over 24 years. I've worked with technology as an enthusiast, and I do minor IT work as a function of my librarian-ish job. So, when I hear the term "firewall," the first thing I usually think of is a form of network security. I guess the best way to explain that is to provide a definition from the Oxford English Dictionary:

3b. A system, typically a piece of hardware or software, which provides protection against unauthorized access to or from a private network or computer system.

Your computer likely has a firewall already installed and active behind the scenes, and your internet router probably also has one.

So, the firewall in the story serves as a security buffer between the simulation and the outside world meant to keep the two separated, and there are dire consequences for anyone trying to breach it.

The second comes from the Bible. There are several verses that talk of fire as a cleansing, purifying agent.

For no one can lay any other foundation than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on that foundation with gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw, each one’s work will become obvious, for the day The day of Christ’s judgment of believers will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work. If anyone’s work that he has built survives, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned up, it will be lost, but he will be saved; yet it will be like an escape through fire. (1 Corinthians 3:11-15)

But who can endure the day of His coming? And who will be able to stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire and like cleansing lye. He will be like a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the Lord in righteousness. (Malachi 3:2-3)

John answered them all, “I baptize you with Or in water, but One is coming who is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to untie the strap of His sandals. He will baptize you with Or in the Holy Spirit and fire. (Luke 3:16)

Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you. (1 Peter 4:12)

Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. (James 1:2-4)

Fire is a cleansing agent that burns away sin, but anybody who has ever been burned knows this is not a pleasant process. Flames hurt, but we also know that such suffering produces those good fruits of the Spirit because everything else burns away. In like manner, Bernie/Bernard's ordeal in crossing the firewall is a rite of passage. It is no mistake that he enters the real world naked, stumbling about, and functionally helpless. He is literally reborn through fire. The firewall burned away his past life of selfish indulgence, and he spends the coming months learning what all of that means and how it has affected him.

Thank you for the ask!

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LifeStraw and Berkey are two of the biggest names in the water treatment industry. While Berkey is best known for its countertop water filtration systems, LifeStraw is popular due to its namesake product, the LifeStraw Straw filter, and has since gone on to expand its range of filters to sell a variety of water treatment systems for at-home and emergency use. In this comparison guide, we've reviewed and compared the Berkey Countertop Water Filtration System with some of LifeStraw's most similar products, giving you the details you need to decide which brand (if any) is best for your situation. 📖 TL;DR LifeStraw Vs Berkey: Which is Better? Both LifeStraw and Berkey are respected in their fields for offering filters that exceed their competitors when it comes to performance, lifespan, and other important factors. While both manufacturers have their benefits, we think certain filters are best for certain situations. If you want a filter system that doubles up as an emergency filter, can be used on camping trips and other off-the-grid situations, and prioritizes microorganisms removal, go for one of LifeStraw's offerings. If your main focus is to remove as many contaminants as possible from city or well water, but pathogen removal isn't important, choose Berkey. ⚖️ Comparison Chart 💡 Filter Comparison Berkey Filters Berkey is predominantly known for its range of countertop gravity-fed water filter systems, including: - The Travel Berkey - A smaller unit for 1-2 people - The Big Berkey - The most popular unit size, for 2-4 people - The Berkey Light- A more affordable, portable, BPA-free plastic alternative to the Berkey stainless steel units All of Berkey's countertop water filtration systems use the same filter elements, called Black Berkey water filtration elements. These coconut shell carbon-based water filters use adsorption and other processes to filter water and are well-known for their superior performance (they can remove more than 200 drinking water contaminants). Like the LifeStraw Home and Peak Series models (discussed below), the Berkey Countertop Water Filtration System is a gravity filter. Unfiltered water in the top chamber flows through the filters, and filtered water collects in the bottom chamber. Most Berkey systems can fit up to 4 Black Berkey elements. The more filter elements you use, the faster the filtration, and the longer the overall filter life. LifeStraw LifeStraw currently sells tens of different filters under different categories, including straw filters, bottle filters, dispenser filters, gravity-fed filters, and pitcher filters. For the sake of this comparison, we'll be reviewing the following filters, which are the most similar in design and performance to the Berkey Countertop Water Filtration System: - The LifeStraw Community High-Capacity Water Purifier - The LifeStraw Max High Flow Water Purifier - The LifeStraw Home Dispenser - The LifeStraw Peak Series Gravity Purifier The LifeStraw Community and the LifeStraw Max are both water purifiers intended for outdoor or survival use. The Community is the most similar to the Berkey Countertop Filter, albeit with a blue plastic design rather than being made from stainless steel. It uses an ultrafiltration membrane . There's surprisingly little information on how to use this system, but from what we can tell, you need to pump the filter to send water through the UF membrane, making it safe for drinking. The Max uses a variety of filtration technologies to filter water, and should be used with a pressurized water system (like a pump or a tap) to send water through the filter stages. The LifeStraw Home Dispenser is a gravity-fed filter system that's intended for indoor use. It has a membrane microfilter and a carbon filter, which remove pathogens and common chemical contaminants/heavy metals/other harmful contaminants found in drinking water. The LifeStraw Peak is a hanging gravity filter that uses an ultrafilter membrane to remove bacteria and other microorganisms from outdoor water sources. 🧫 What Contaminants do they Remove? Both Berkey and LifeStraw can remove a range of contaminants from drinking water. The main difference between these two brands is that Berkey focuses on removing a broad range of contaminants, while LifeStraw's filters are predominantly intended to make water microbiologically safe (by removing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens) and usually use a dedicated filter stage for this purpose. We've shared contaminant removal datasheets for the LifeStraw and Berkey water filters below: - Berkey contaminant removal list - LifeStraw Community Performance Data Sheet - LifeStraw Max Performance Data Sheet - LifeStraw Home Performance Data Sheet - LifeStraw Peak Series Gravity Purifier Performance Data Sheet 🚦 Performance Comparison Berkey Filters When it comes to contaminant removal and performance longevity, Berkey won't let you down. The Black Berkey water filters are much more capable than standard activated carbon filter cartridges. They don't just reduce chlorine and a few other select contaminants - they'll virtually purify your water by removing pretty much everything. We recommend only using Berkey water filters for city water because they're not guaranteed to make your water microbiologically safe. You can enjoy quality, reliable filtration from the Black Berkey elements for up to 3-4 years before replacement filters are needed, so Berkey ticks our boxes for long-lasting performance capacity. Flow rate is the only area of performance that Berkey doesn't excel in. Berkey systems are gravity-fed, which has portability and ease of setup advantages. However, it also means they have a restricted water flow and are unable to produce filtered water on demand. On average, if you use a Berkey filter with two Black Berkey elements, you'll filter water at a rate of around 1 gallon per 20 minutes. You can add more filter elements (up to 4) to the filter to increase the water production rate. The Berkey water filter elements also aren't currently NSF certified, so there's no official proof to support the manufacturer's performance claims. With that said, you can at least view Berkey test data from third-party laboratories online. LifeStraw Filters LifeStraw is also well known for its reliable performance, with many people choosing to use LifeStraw filters when camping or hiking in the wilderness, putting their full trust in their filters to make naturally sourced water potable and safe to drink. The main performance benefit of LifeStraw filters is their ability to remove microorganisms. This benefit spans across all four filters we're reviewing in this guide, including the LifeStraw Home Dispenser, which is intended for home use. That means you can use LifeStraw filters to treat water that might contain bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and other pathogens, making it microbiologically safe. When it comes to performance rate and longevity, this varies from one filter to the next. While the LifeStraw Community, Max, Home Dispenser, and Peak Series Gravity Purifier all offer a reliable performance, their flow and water production rates vary. The Community and Max both have high capacities and are best for delivering lots of water to families or even small communities, while the Home Dispenser and Gravity Purifier are intended for individual use or small families (which means performance-wise, they're not suitable for large parties due to their reduced water production capacities). Many of LifeStraw's filters are NSF certified for their performance, too, including the LifeStraw Home, which has Standard 42, 53, and 401 certifications. However, it's worth noting that LifeStraw's performance claims arise from its own in-house lab testing, so there's always the potential for some bias. We'd prefer to see testing from a third-party laboratory at least. 💲 Models & Upfront Cost Berkey Models There are several different configurations of the Berkey water filter unit. Most of the units, including the popular Big Berkey Water Filter System, are made from stainless steel. The exception is the Berkey Light, a budget-friendly option that travels more easily thanks to its BPA-free plastic design. Materials aside, all Berkey countertop filter units have the same cylindrical design, with a spigot at the bottom that you can open to deliver filtered water into your cup. Berkey gives you the option to upgrade some of its internal parts to stainless steel components. At the time of writing this review, the Berkey filter units (including two Black Berkey elements) cost around $330-$500. You can currently buy the following countertop water filtration systems on the Berkey website: - The Travel Berkey (1.5 gallons) - The Big Berkey (2.25 gallons) - The Royal Berkey (3.25 gallons) - The Imperial Berkey (4.5 gallons) - The Crown Berkey (6 gallons) - The Berkey Light (2.75 gallons) Berkey definitely isn't a budget-friendly manufacturer. You pay for Berkey's longstanding reputation and the long filter lifespans. LifeStraw Models As we mentioned earlier, LifeStraw has greatly expanded its product offering in just a few years. In this review, we've focused on the filters with the most comparable features to Berkey's water filters: - The LifeStraw Community High-Capacity Water Purifier - The LifeStraw Max High Flow Water Purifier - The LifeStraw Home Dispenser (18 cups) - The LifeStraw Peak Series Gravity Purifier (2.1 gallons) There are two different design configurations for the LifeStraw Community: the standard Community model (which requires manual filling), and the Community Autofill model (which includes a built-in, automatic water-filling system). The LifeStraw Max, Home Dispenser, and Peak Series Gravity Purifier are available in a single configuration. Price depends on the filter model you choose. The LifeStraw Community and Max, which are the most similar in design to the Berkey Countertop Filter System but offer the benefit of instant access to filtered water, have similar price points of $300-$500. The LifeStraw Home, which uses gravity filtration but has a smaller capacity compared to the Berkey units, costs around $65. The Peak Series Gravity Purifier costs around $190 - pretty expensive for what it is, but it also has a larger capacity and a sturdier design compared to most hanging gravity filters. 📆 Filter Lifespan & Replacement Costs Berkey One of the biggest selling points for Berkey filters is their long lifespan. A single filter lasts for 3,000 gallons, so if you use the recommended 2 filters in your countertop unit, you'll get 6,000 gallons of water - or around 3-4 years - from your filtration system before you need to buy replacement filters. If you add two additional filters to the system, you'll get double the lifespan. So, Berkey's filters might be expensive upfront, but at least their maintenance requirements are minimal, so value for money is certainly there. The cost of two new Berkey filter elements is around $170. Keep in mind that this price will likely increase before you need to buy new filters (we've seen an increase of around $50 just in the last couple of years). LifeStraw LifeStraw can also boast about its filter lifespan, with long-lasting filters that rival Berkey's offering. The expected lifespans for the LifeStraw filters we've reviewed here are: ProductCapacityDurationLifeStraw Community High-Capacity Purifier26,000 gallons3 years for 25 peopleLifeStraw Max High Flow Water Purifier4,000 gallons-LifeStraw Home Dispenser264 gallons1 yearLifeStraw Peak Series Gravity Purifier18,000 liters5 years As with Berkey, LifeStraw's upfront pricing suddenly seems a lot fairer when you consider how long its filters last. Paying hundreds of dollars upfront on a filter is more acceptable if the filter is set to last for years before a replacement is needed. The average cost of replacement filters is $10-$50 per filter, depending on the filter. You can save money per filter by buying multiple filters upfront. 💬 Customer Reviews & Complaints Berkey Berkey systems are sold in a variety of locations online, and there are plenty of non-biased customer reviews to read through on marketplaces like Amazon. Customers are generally pleased with Berkey's performance and value for money. On Amazon, Berkey products had an average star rating ranging from 4.2 to 4.6 out of 5. Reviewers commented that they were impressed with the Berkey countertop systems' contaminant removal abilities, found the unit easy to set up, and were pleased with the long filter life. Some customers weren't happy with certain aspects of the unit design, and some noticed a rubbery taste in their water. LifeStraw LifeStraw's filters were slightly less popular with customers on Amazon, with an average rating ranging from 3.9 to 4.4 stars (for the four filters we've reviewed here). Customers broadly praised the filters for the reliability of their contaminant removal, their ease of use, and their improved water taste and quality post-filtration. Some customers had specific complaints for certain filters - a few LifeStraw Home and Peak Series Gravity Filter customers said that the filter flow rate is very slow, while some LifeStraw Max customers didn't realize they'd need a pump or running water to use the system (we think this could be made more obvious). ☑️ Pros and Cons of LifeStraw Vs Berkey 👍 Berkey – Pros - Removes most tap water contaminants - Berkey filters are tested to remove 200+ contaminants - something that even the best LifeStraw filters are unable to do. You can rely on Berkey to remove virtually everything from a municipal water supply, including chlorine, chloramine, lead, heavy metals, VOCs, and more. - Convenient, portable design - We appreciate the convenience and portability of the Berkey countertop gravity water filters. They take just five minutes to set up and can be used anywhere, without the need for flowing water or a pump, giving you easy access to purified water. 👎 Berkey – Cons - No guaranteed microorganism removal - Berkey has recently withdrawn its previous claims that its filters can remove microorganisms. - Limited filtering option - While LifeStraw sells a range of portable filtering options, Berkey sells just one system in various configurations. If you're not a fan of gravity-fed systems, tough - that's all you'll get with Berkey's offering. 👍 LifeStraw – Pros - Different filters for different needs - With LifeStraw's range of filters, you're truly spoilt for choice. You fan find everything from portable filters for individual use, to high-capacity systems for groups of 20+ people. - Makes water microbiologically safe - Another major benefit of LifeStraw drinking water filters is that they remove harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, so you can use these filters to treat natural water sources rather than being limited to city water treatment only. 👎 LifeStraw – Cons - Flawed testing system - We don't like the fact that LifeStraw's contaminant removal claims come from testing carried out at its own dedicated laboratory. We'd be more reassured if the company paid for a third-party laboratory to test its filters. - Less impactful on overall water quality - Most of LifeStraw's filters are designed to make your water safe and remove sediment, but they don't do much to improve your water taste and overall quality. Only the LifeStraw Home can remove a broader range of contaminants due to the inclusion of the carbon filter. ❔ Should I buy LifeStraw or Berkey? So, which brand sells the better filters - LifeStraw or Berkey? In our opinion, both LifeStraw and Berkey are good manufacturers, and generally speaking, both brands have advantages when it comes to filter lifespan and ease of use. With that said, certain filters might be better for certain situations. Berkey gravity water filters should tick your boxes if your priority is to remove hundreds of contaminants from your municipal drinking water, and you want a low-maintenance solution with long-lasting filters. LifeStraw's filters should be best if you want the flexibility to choose the right emergency or outdoor water filter, with the right filtered water capacity, for your situation and party size, or your main aim is to remove pathogens from your water supply. 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Allah tells us in the Qur’an that Prophet Abraham invoked upon Him saying, “[O Lord] do not disgrace me on the Day when all people are resurrected: the Day when wealth and children will be of no avail, when the only one who will be saved is the one who comes before [You] Allah with a sound heart.” [The Qur’an (26:87-89)]. Later on, Allah describes him saying, “Abraham was of the same faith [as Noah], he drew near to his Lord with a sound heart.” [The Qur’an (37:83-84)]. Allah describes the dwellers of Paradise in the hereafter saying, “Paradise will be brought near to the righteous and will no longer be far away. This is what you were promised—this is for everyone who often turned to Allah and kept Him in mind, who feared the Compassionate One though He is unseen, and returned to Him with a sound heart.” [The Qur’an (50:31-33)]. Prophet Muhammad explained the importance of purifying the hearts saying, “Temptations are adorned for the hearts like a straw mat, straw by straw. Whichever heart is soaked with them, a black speck is implanted therein. And whichever heart rejects them, a white speck is implanted therein, until all hearts turn into one of two types: white like Safā (i.e. some kind of white hard stones), it is never harmed by any temptations as long as the heavens and the earth shall exist. The other is like a dusty black inverted jug [that holds no water within], it does not distinguish any good nor deny any evil except through what it has been soaked with from its fancies.” [Recorded by Muslim]. This is why Allah tells us in the Qur’an that among the supplications of those who are knowledgeable is that they say, “O our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after you have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy, Indeed You are a Munificent Giver.” [The Qur’an (3:8)]. Those with sound hearts always respect good morals and incline towards what’s right. They always try to make it victorious in the best of their capacities, and where it really matters, they might sacrifice their own lives just to see it prevail. They always seek after what’s beneficial for all people, not just for themselves. They are always cheerful, easygoing and they are never troublesome. Whenever they are asked for help, they grant it. Whenever they are treated ignobly, they show patience. They are never arrogant or self-conceited. They always remember their sins, not their good deeds. They never tell a lie, cheat or betray. Based on the reports of those who had lived with Prophet Muhammad, the previous manners and characteristics are just a pinch of his personality. Allah says in the Qur’an, “Indeed there is a good example for you in the prophet for those who wish to meet with Allah, [receive His bounty] on the judgment day and they remember Allah constantly.” [The Qur’an (33:21)]. Whenever Lady ‘Āʾishah was asked about his character by her students, she said, “His manners were a personification of the Qur’an.” Of course, who could be more knowledgeable of the Qur’an than the Prophet? From this, one may conclude that the first pillar upon which the methodology of reformation in Islam was built is, “Raising sound hearts.”

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4-Tier Survival.

The tiers are as follows:

TIER ONE: This is your everyday carry (EDC) on person. You should have this with you 24/7 or as close to 24/7 as possible. Basically, if you have pants on, you should have these items with you.

TIER TWO: This is your EDC bag. You should have this with you or within reach 24/7. Take it with you to work, the grocery store, running to the gas station, etc. If you walk out the door of your house, it should be with you.

TIER THREE: This is your 72 hour kit, bug out bag, SHTF bag, or any of those other catchy names for them. At a minimum you need one. If you only have the funds for one, so be it. But, eventually I would suggest having one for the house, the vehicle and possibly at work if you have the space to store one.

TIER FOUR: This is for long term preparedness. This is long-term food and water storage and procurement methods. Always prepare your home to shelter-in-place first. Then, if you have a secondary bug out location, prepare it. Depending on the disaster or emergency you may or may not be able to bug out. On the other hand, you may be forced to evacuate or bug out.

TIER ONE: On-person EDC

Blades/Tools

Quality folding knife of your choice.

Quality multi-tool.

Lock picks/Bogota

Small compass.

Pen and small notepad

Small survival whistle.

Cotton bandana.

P-38 can opener.

Cell Phone.

Cordage

550 Cord. There are lots of different, creative ways to carry. There are bracelets, key fobs, zipper pulls, belts, even lacing your boots/shoes with it. Learn how to braid your own items.

Fire

Small brand name lighter

Small firesteel.

Tinder. Could be a magnesium rod, dryer lint, or any brand of quick tinder that is out on the market now, you should know what works.

Firearm

Light

Small flashlight.

Keychain LED light.

USB Drive

I use my USB drive to store all types of important documents and other information I run across and want to save. I have encrypted my USB drive in case it falls into the wrong hands. (I strongly suggest doing this.) Also, save the information under nondescript names. In other words, don’t save the file as: “Insurance Papers” or “Social Security Cards”, etc.

Birth/Marriage Certificates

Social Security Cards

Driver’s License

Insurance Policies/Cards

Vehicle Registrations/Insurance

Medical/Shot Record

Recent Check Stubs/Bank Statements

Stocks/Bonds

Property Description

Another option/addition to this is online file storage. There are many places available on the internet to store files on a remote server and be able to access from any computer or cell phone with internet access.

TIER TWO: EDC Bag
Tier two is going to contain pretty much everything from tier one except bigger and better.

Blades/Tools

Quality fixed blade knife of your choice. Again make sure it is sharp.

Sharpening stone.

Quality multi-tool. I would look at one to complement the one from tier one. A little larger and possibly features that the other does not have. I personally wouldn’t want the exact same model from tier one. Look at the ones that have the screwdriver possibilities.

Small entry bar or pry bar.

Larger more reliable compass. Possibly a GPS system if you are so inclined. If you are in a large urban environment, I would have a city map in my EDC bag.

Pens and notepad again. Plenty of pens and permanent markers.

P-51 can opener.(A scaled-up version of the P-38.)

Cell Phone/Communications

This is where I would keep a wall charger for my cell phone.

I would also think about one of the emergency chargers that run off of batteries at this point.

I also carry a pay-as-you go phone in my EDC bag. On some occasions when one service is down, others are still up and running. It’s a cheap insurance policy.

Radio of some sort. Depends on your location and abilities.

Cordage

I would carry no less than 25 feet of 550 cord in my EDC bag. The more the better. Again, options here, braid it to take up less space, key fobs, I’ve seen some braided water bottle carriers.

I would toss in some duct tape and electrical tape here. You can take it off of the cardboard roll and roll it onto itself and it takes up very little room.

Possibly some wire, picture hanging wire works well.

Possibly some zip ties. Various sizes as you see fit.

I also have a couple of carabiners clipped to my bag.

Fire

Another cheap lighter.

Larger firesteel.

More tinder. Personally I prefer the magnesium, but whatever you are comfortable with.

Firearm

I would however warrant the carrying of at least two spare magazines for the handgun in tier one.

First-Aid

Basic first aid kit.

Package of quick slotting agent.

Basic EMT shears.

Basic pain relievers, fever reducers, upset stomach tablets etc.

Small bottle of hand sanitizer.

Baby wipes.

Food

I always carry a couple of energy or meal replacement bars in my bag. If nothing else, I may have to work through lunch and need a snack.

Some people will toss a freeze-dried meal or MRE if they have room.

A small pack of hard candy.

Light

I personally prefer a headlamp at this stage. You can use a headlamp as a flashlight; you can’t use a flashlight as a headlamp.

Extra batteries. On the subject of batteries, do your best to acquire electronic items that use the same size of battery.

Another keychain light. I have one attached to the inside of my bag to aid in finding items inside in low-light situations.

Some people carry chemical light sticks in their EDC bag. I have found battery operated light sticks that also have a small flashlight in one end I prefer to carry.

Shelter

I keep a packable rain jacket at all times and depending on the weather a packable pair of rain pants.

I also keep a couple of “survival” blankets in my bag.

I keep a couple of contractor style garbage bags as well.

Water

I have a stainless steel water bottle that stays in my pack at all times. If I am traveling longer than my normal commute, I will toss in a small collapsible water container.

Ziploc bags.

Two-part chemical water purifier.

Filtering drinking straw.

Toss in a couple of standard coffee filters to filter sediment if needed.

Now, bear in mind, my EDC bag is not for long-term survival. I feel like I could sustain myself for several days if I needed to with the contents of my pack. However, that is not its intended use. All of the tiers are designed to sustain you until you can “make it” to the next tier.

TIER THREE: Larger rucksack or backpack

A lot of people would call this the 72 hour kit. However, I feel that in this stage of the game, you should be able to carry enough to survive indefinitely.

Blades/Tools

Quality fixed blade knife. If you want you can double up from tier two. Depends on your requirements. Remember, two is one, one is none.

Small quality folding shovel.

Quality hatchet.

Small machete.

Some type of saw or saw blades. .

Tools for forced entry if warranted. Pry bars, bolt cutters, etc.

Tool kit. Depends on your location and environment. At the bare minimum carry enough tools to repair anything that you are depending on in a survival situation.

Cell Phone/Communications

Depending on the level of the disaster cell phones may or may or may not be working.

Again, depending on your location and abilities, depends on the type of communications you should carry.

One thing I have not seen widely talked about is two way radios. Obviously this would be if more than one person is in your party. However, now you start talking about batteries and chargers.

Cordage

At least 100 feet of 550 cord.

Depending on your environment, climbing rope, harness and gear may be warranted.

Tape, electrical and duct.

Zip ties, various sizes

Wire, picture wire.

Carabiners, various sizes.

Fire

Cheap lighter.

Firesteel.

Tinder.

Camp stove. Small, lightweight, portable. A lot of good information about this out there. Pay special attention to the type of fuel that the stove you select uses.

Firearm

This depends on the type of situation you are in. I will list the types of firearms I would have, not necessarily carry, and reasons why. If this is a true bug out situation obviously the adults in your party could carry at least one, more than likely two, long guns.

We have already discussed a handgun.

“Modern Sporting Rifle”. Be it an AR based platform, an AK-47, Mini-14 etc. I personally like the AR platform. However, A’s can be a bit finicky if not properly cleaned and maintained. Something you may not be able to do well in a TEOTWAWKI situation. So, I would grab an AK-47. Whatever your budget and preference lead you to.

.22 caliber rifle. There are many options, I personally recommend the Ruger 10-22. There are several collapsible stocks available. This is for hunting small game.

Home defense shotgun. I would suggest a 12 gauge. The options and setups are endless. You can go as mild or as wild as your budget and imagination allow. This is not something I would necessarily always grab. However, this is something I feel that no home should be without. The sound of a shell racking into the chamber of a pump shotgun is a sound that will deter most people without even firing a shot.

Extra magazines and ammunition.

First-Aid

More advanced first aid kit. There are pre-made ones on the market or come up with your own.

Quick clotting agent.

EMT Shears.

Pain relievers, fever reducers, upset stomach pills, etc.

A week’s supply of any prescription medications.

Any supply of antibiotics or narcotics that you can procure.

Knowledge of natural/herbal remedies. Here is a great area where knowledge can help you a lot longer than supplies can.

Food

If you want to put in a three day supply of freeze-dried meals or MRE’s. Go for it. But here is where procuring your own food will come in handy.

I would suggest some type of mess style kit for cooking. Again, your choice.

Fishing kit. Fishing line, assortment of hooks, sinkers and artificial bait if desired.

Fishing “yo-yo” traps. Can be set and left alone to catch fish while you are doing some other task. I feel these are a necessity. They are light and take up little room.

Snare kit. I would suggest several pre-made snares and supplies to create more.

Traps. Connibear style traps, an assortment of sizes. 4-6 is all you should need.

Frog gigs. Could also be used for spearing fish, depending on your location.

You also have a firearm for taking small or large game.

Knowledge of wild edibles in your area or bug out location.

Light

Again, I would suggest a headlamp and extra batteries.

Use your discretion for what else you may want/need.

Shelter

Two changes of clothes. One for warm weather and one for cool/cold weather. Again depending on your environment.

I would suggest at least 3 pair of underwear and 6 pair of socks.

Packable rain gear.

Quality bivy style shelter or tarp.

Quality sleeping bag. Again, do some research. See what fits your needs and budget.

Sleeping pad if wanted.

Possibly a pocket style hammock.

Water

Stainless steel water bottle.

Chemical water treatment.

Water filter/purifier. Again, look at your budget and needs.

Coffee filters for straining out sediment.

Collapsible water storage.

TIER FOUR: Long term preparedness.
Even though this is the largest of all the tiers, I will probably go into the least amount of detail. There are many great sources of information concerning long term preparedness, SurvivalBlog.com being one of the best, if not the best, in my opinion.

Blades/Tools

Obviously any blade or tool previously discussed. Except full size versions.

An ax, saws, shovels, garden hoes, rakes, etc.

Possibly a plow, seeder, etc, for planting a garden.

Variety of hand tools.

Automotive tools, carpentry tools, etc.

Sewing machine, needles, thread, clothing patterns, etc.

Begin thinking of ways you can use your tools and knowledge to develop a skill that can be used for trade or barter.

Communication

Short wave radios, ham radios, etc.

Two way radios.

Cordage

Large amounts of any cordage or supplies under cordage already discussed.

Fire

Cast iron stove.

Fireplace.

Begin thinking now about how you will be heating your home in the winter. Think about how you will be cooking your meals. Also, think about how you will get fuel for your fire.

Firearms

We discussed in tier three the types of firearms I felt were needed.

Begin thinking about amount of ammo you can and are willing to stockpile.

Begin thinking about reloading your own ammunition. Begin thinking about stockpiling supplies. This can be turned into great bartering items.

First Aid

Begin developing a large first aid supply. Think about what you will need to do without a doctor present. Suture kits, surgical kit, trauma kit, etc. There will be no running to the emergency room.

Begin thinking about dental supplies. Again, there will possibly be no dentists to go to.

Again, knowledge is key in this situation. There are some good books about this type of thing. Take a first aid class, learn CPR. Learn as much as you possibly can.

Study about and begin stockpiling medications.

Food

There are many more articles to be written and read on this subject alone.

Start developing a small reserve of foods that you eat on a regular basis that have a long shelf life. Start with a week; go to a month, then three months, then a year, then longer.

Begin thinking now about storage. A year’s supply of food for your family will take up a considerable amount of space.

Expand on the amount of items you have from tier three. Increase the number of traps and snares you have.

Think about obtaining a variety of seeds to plant in your garden.

Again, there is a vast amount of information to be found on this subject alone. The main thing I want you to understand is this is doable, on any income. Start small and work your way up to larger quantities.

Do not get yourself into a financial burden by going out and buying a year’s supply of food at one time.

Light

Begin obtaining lanterns, fuel, mantles, etc.

Begin thinking about candles and candle making.

If you are so inclined, begin thinking about solar panels for your home or shelter location.

Shelter

Begin making those small repairs to your home. Things that may be fairly quickly and easily fixed now may not be so easily fixed later. I’m not talking kitchen remodeling; I’m talking leaky faucets, broken windows, drafty doors, etc.

Think about having a metal roof installed if you don’t have one already.

This is the time to think about a secondary survival location. A remote, rural location. Think of this as an investment. It could be used now as a vacation spot. Use it later as a retirement home.

Water

Begin storing water. Think not only about drinking, but also cooking and cleaning.

Again, start small. Begin with a few days worth; then weeks and months.

Start thinking about long-term procurement and storage. Gutters that empty into water storage, etc. Think also about purification on a large scale.

Miscellaneous Things to Thing About

Sit down and make a list of normal, everyday things that you do around your house, cleaning, washing, “personal” business, entertainment, etc.

Some lovely pets for my city witches or witches that can't have walk about pets

What you’ll need:

– A sea monkey kit ( you can find the purifier/eggs/food on eBay and Amazon.

– Small glass container

optional:

– If container has lid: hot glue

– very optional superfine fish tank die-free sand or lil figures

– very optional plastic plants

– Straw

Directions:

{ Optional You’ll start with adding about a 1/2 inch or so of sand to the bottom followed by your plastic plant or figures }

1. Buy sea monkey eggs and food!

2. add your distilled water and pretty much just follow your Sea Monkey kit directions exactly…. but, it will all be in the new container you purchased.

And, that’s it! You’re done! You’ve made yourself a fun little accessory/science experiment. What’s really great is my kit has stayed surprisingly clean (don’t overfeed…. it will get cloudy).

TIPS: If you’ve added sand to your kiy Try not to stir up the sand.

Use little straw to lightly blow in some air to add oxygen to the water every couple of days.

Do not change the water! They aren't fish! Let their water alone!

If their water looks low them add a bit more destilled water.

Exposure to INDIRECT sunlight is one of the BEST GIFTS you can give your Sea-Monkey pets.

Natural sunlight allows algae to grow in the tank. This serves your briny breed in three ways: It provides them with a SCRUMPTIOUS food source they will enjoy "grazing",the algae puts off oxygen providing them with an ample supply of air to breath in their watery underworld and will create safety for babies.

Direct sunlight will cook them so no direct sunlight.

{ the picture came from papermama but I wasn't a fan of the tips so I just added my own personal tips }

What do you think would be if Agreste family was Childless (read: What if Adrien don't exist)?

I can’t get into too much detail because no Adrien means no Chat Noir and that’s dicey-er territory. Still, I’ll give it a go.

Obvious stuff first:

- Gabriel wouldn’t have as many on-screen moments of “sympathy” since no Adrien hug and no scene with them watching Emilie’s starring role together.

- We’re going to presume that there’s a new cat who is at least competent enough to follow Ladybug’s orders and get the job done.

- No Adrien means no book which means no potions at the very least; we will however presume that Marinette gets a Lucky Charm in “Sapotis” that leads her to Fu, even if the Lucky Charm confuses her so she has to ask Tikki about it (which then leads to Tikki taking her to Fu), so temporary heroes will still be a thing (otherwise this’ll be boring with me shrugging at a bunch of temporary holder episodes).

Anyway, episodes that would be significantly different without Adrien are bolded, episodes that are uncertain (i.e: ones that involve potions) are marked with a *, and episodes that are bolded and italicized outright/possibly would not happen at all:

Season 1

Stormy Weather (no visit to the park, possibly no Alya since Alya’s purpose in coming was to tell Marinette about Adrien; if Alya does show up, possibly just Marinette and Alya being gay moms to Manon)

Evillustrator

Lady Wifi

Princess Fragrance (new cat possibly doesn’t get hit by Princess Fragrance’s perfume, as it was Chat’s idea to open the windows in the first place, which let Princess Fragrance spray her perfume in)

Dark Cupid (new cat possibly not getting shot since they wouldn’t be distracted by confessing to Ladybug)

Mr. Pigeon (new cat likely not allergic to feathers; Marinette would probably still compete in the hat contest though)

Pixelator (new cat may not get shot by Pixelator as Adrien got shot protecting Chloe which... who would protect Chloe?)

Copycat (um... yeah)

The Bubbler (Adrien doesn’t exist, therefore no one for Nino to get akumatized over)

Simon Says

Rogercop (this one’s debatable, but Plagg might not see the bracelet from his vantage point, so he might not cause the whole incident that leads to Roger being fired)

Gamer (no Adrien means that Max and Marinette would be teaming up, so unless Max gets akumatized just out of being beaten by a girl, we’re good)

Animan (no Adrien to set up Nino’s date with Marinette, meaning Alya and Nino aren’t at the zoo, don’t get trapped in the cage, and thus don’t get together)

Darkblade (this one wouldn’t really be different exactly, but this showcases Adrien’s fencing ability while he’s fighting against Darkblade as Chat; it’s not significant but more like a fun fact)

The Pharaoh

Timebreaker (new cat might protect Ladybug differently rather than taking the time to hug AND shield her; possibly no time travel back and Marinette might drop the watch herself since there’s no Adrien to grab it first, though that’s really insignificant since the watch had to be run over by Alix for it to break)

Horrificator (Inspector Jones is different so no Chloe insisting on being the other role, though Mylene would still be chased away; hm, I wonder who Inspector Jones would be if not Adrien?)

The Puppeteer (possibly no Rogercop, so it’d be a different akuma)

The Mime

Guitar Villain

Reflekta (no Adrien, so unless the photographer still puts Juleka in the middle and Chloe insists on being there, which she didn’t in the original as it was only being next to Adrien that she cared about, Juleka wouldn’t be sent to the bathroom)

Ladybug & Chat Noir (Origins - Part 1) (This one is REALLY subjective and debatable so don’t take it too seriously, but it’s possible that the new cat would’ve listened to Plagg’s full instructions and Plagg might’ve talked about Ladybug’s purification; therefore, the new cat might’ve been like, “Hey, are you supposed to purify that or--” “Oh! Right!” meaning no second Stoneheart)

Stoneheart (Origins - Part 2) (Again, only relevant if you assume that Part 1 would have the new cat reminding Ladybug of purification)

Antibug

Kung Food (no Adrien to help Marinette with Chinese; honestly I feel like this is better because the writers would probably have to have her know Chinese instead of being taught terms by a white boy)

Volpina (no Adrien, no book, no Marinette getting upset at Lila dissing Ladybug and thus - in addition to no Adrien for Lila to flirt with - no Ladybug calling Lila out unless she does it differently) (either way, no Volpina in general because there’s no fox hero for her to base herself on, so it’d just be a generic illusion maker if anything)

Season 2

The Collector (no “Volpina” means no “The Collector”)

Prime Queen (depends on whether Ladybug and the new cat are ship-tastic enough for Nadja to do a story on and if the new cat would stand up enough for Ladybug that Ladybug wouldn’t feel the need to barge out)

Glaciator (no Adrien means no disappointed Marinette means no Andre the ice cream man being upset)

Despair Bear (no Adrien to tell Chloe to start being nice means Chloe shall make no attempt to)

Troublemaker (no Adrien pictures means Marinette isn’t as panicked so Penny wouldn’t have to kick everyone out so readily)

Gigantitan (no Adrien, no Gorilla to try to akumatize, so no butterfly to akumatize August)

Riposte (Adrien is apparently Armand D'Argencourt’s best student; thus, no Adrien means that Kagami would just get into the fencing class)

Befana

Frightningale (this one is a BIIIIIG “if”; Chloe would have to care enough to want to be Ladybug without Adrien as the cat, and then Marinette would have to be peeved enough at the idea of Chloe being Ladybug to interrupt, which she technically implies in the original by saying, “Chloé playing Ladybug? No way! Not gonna happen!”)

Gorizilla (no Adrien for Gorilla to lose)

Robostus

Sapotis (again, we’re presuming that Ladybug gets a Lucky Charm that either leads her to Fu or Marinette asks Tikki about the Lucky Charm and Tikki leads her to Fu)

Dark Owl

Syren* (no aqua powers; possible zodiac usage, like Dragon for water powers)

Zombizou

Captain Hardrock (no Adrien for Marinette to get depressed over but she’d obviously still meet Luka, whether on deck or in his room)

Frozer* (no Adrien for Marinette to third wheel for alongside Luka, but Philippe’s ice rink is still in jeopardy so he’ll still be akumatized; also, no ice powers)

Style Queen (new cat very well might not be turned to glitter, meaning no need to go to Fu anyway because the bee actually wasn’t needed to beat the akuma: Plagg/the cat was)

Queen Wasp* (no bee miraculous to lose, no Queen Bee, Audrey may or may not get close to Chloe because Marinette has less reason to help)

Reverser (new cat would get reversed into something else at the very least?)

Anansi (we’re assuming that this would be an episode where Nino gets his miraculous even if he’s not dating Alya; it just wouldn’t involve Alya)

Malediktator (no Queen Bee, no video to get into a huff over)

Sandboy (new cat’s civilian and hero nightmares would be different)

Catalyst (Heroes Day - Part 1) (if Volpina doesn’t happen, Hawk Moth doesn’t have his illusion maker, but that one was more debatable so we’ll presume he gets around it enough or Volpina did happen but very differently) (the subplot about Marinette preparing sweets is likely averted; in the original, Marinette went back on admitting that she lied because of Adrien being a sad boy which made her feel guilty) (bonus that Alya can’t use any “you’re jealous because Lila hit on Adrien” excuse with Marinette because Adrien doesn’t exist)

Mayura (Heroes Day - Part 2) (no Queen Bee so no Queen Wasp, and it’s debatable if Alya and Nino would’ve been close enough to care if/when the other got hit by Dark Cupid’s arrows)

Santa Claws (no Adrien means no final straw for Santa)

Season 3

Chameleon (no Adrien means no akumatization motive for Lila; also, no Adrien means that Marinette isn’t holding back from calling out Lila’s lying and Alya still can’t use the “you’re jealous because aDriEn” excuse, so we’ll presume that Alya trusts Marinette - an insane concept, I know - and looks into Lila’s lies)

Animaestro (no Adrien, no macaron, no last straw for Astruc and Marinette likely wouldn’t even show up for the premiere)

Bakerix

Backwarder (no Adrien love letter to accidentally give to Marianne, though it’d be hilarious to see Marianne’s reaction to being given the prescription; still )

Reflekdoll (no Adrien, no Alya intrusion, no Juleka blaming Marinette for no reason)

Weredad (based on if the love square is even still a thing, this could go any number of ways, but likely wouldn’t happen in the exact same way at least; also, I doubt the new cat would be curious about Marinette being on her own damn balcony)

Silencer

Oni-Chan (no Adrien means no picture for Kagami to get salty over)

Miraculer (no Queen Bee)

Oblivio (new cat might not be lounging around and calling them and Ladybug a couple; even if this episode still did happen, obviously it’d be very different)

Desperada (no Adrien means no guitar scene and no Aspik)

Christmaster (no Adrien gifts means no lie)

Startrain (depending on who the cat is, Ladybug might have to either go it alone or teleport away from the train to get them)

Kwami Buster (if the cat is someone who doesn’t go to Marinette’s school, possibly no Ms. Mendeleiev trying to catch the kwami)

Feast

Gamer 2.0 (this would technically be the first Gamer since “Gamer” very likely didn’t happen; ambiguous how the new cat will handle stressed out Ladybug or if they’re good at games in the first place)

Stormy Weather 2 (no subplot about Marinette delivering Adrien’s homework)

Ikari Gozen (no Adrien for Marinette to worry over so no phone-peeking and no sad Kagami)

Timetagger (new cat may no Cataclysm Bunnyx’s miraculous, which is what caused Bunnyx to be trapped in the past in the first place, unable to return)

Party Crasher (no Adrien, no party)

Puppeteer 2 (no Adrien means no museum means and no DJWifi dating for them to flirt and completely abandon the child they were supposed to watch)

Chat Blanc (no Adrien crush means no gift which means no Chat Noir figuring out Ladybug’s identity)

Felix (no Adrien means no video for Felix to sabotage)

Ladybug (Lila may’ve been called out by “Chameleon,” and even if Marinette was expelled, Alya still doesn’t have the “Adrien” excuse to pull, making it look even worse for her if she refuses to see Lila as a suspect)

Heart Hunter (Battle of the Miraculous - Part 1) (no Adrien means no sad Marinette which means Ladybug would be alert enough to go de-transform first or realize that Hawk Moth is following her) (also, Audrey possibly isn’t in Paris because she was planning on leaving before Chloe and her made up)

Miracle Queen (Battle of the Miraculous - Part 2) (Queen Bee never happened)

Best Backpacking Water Filters ([month] [year])

Best Overall Sawyer Micro Squeeze Our Rating★★★★★ Weight: 1.85 ounces Type: Squeeze pouch filter/straw filter/bottle filter attachment Technology: Hollow fiber membrane Flow Rate: 1.4-1.9 liters/minute Filter Life: 100,000 gallons Warranty: Lifetime Premium Choice MSR Guardian Our Rating★★★★★ Weight: 20.5 ounces Type: Pump purifier Technology: Hollow fiber membrane Flow Rate: 2.5 liters/minute Filter Life: 2,642+ gallons Warranty: 3-years Great for Groups Platypus GravityWorks Our Rating★★★★★ Weight: 11.5 ounces Type: Hanging gravity filter Technology: Hollow fiber membrane Flow Rate: 1.75 liters/minute Filter Life: 330 gallons Warranty: Lifetime Looking for a reliable water filter for your next backpacking trip? We've researched and compared the best backpacking water filters available today, and shared our top recommendations for different scenarios in this guide. Why trust us? We have an extensive background in the water filtration industry so we have a keen understanding of all the features and technologies a backpacking water filter should have. 🥇 Best Backpacking Water Filters - Best Overall: Sawyer Micro Squeeze - Premium Choice: MSR Guardian - Great for Groups: Platypus GravityWorks - Best Collapsible Bottle: LifeStraw Peak Squeeze - Best Bottle: Grayl GeoPress - Best Chemical Treatment: Aquamira Drops - Best UV Purifier: CrazyCap Pro 📊 Comparison Chart of Best Backpacking Water Filter ⭐ Reviews – Best Backpacking Water Filter Best Overall Our Rating★★★★★ Sawyer Micro Squeeze Our top pick for the best backpacking and hiking water filter is the Sawyer Micro Squeeze. This squeeze pouch filter is ideal for backpackers because it's super lightweight, and the bag itself can be folded up small when it's not in use, so it takes up virtually no room and won't weigh your pack down. Weight: 1.85 ounces Type: Squeeze pouch filter/straw filter/bottle filter attachment Technology: Hollow fiber membrane Flow Rate: 1.4-1.9 liters/minute Filter Life: 100,000 gallons Warranty: Lifetime The Micro Squeeze is a smaller version of the Sawyer Squeeze, and it's just as adaptable. You can attach the filter to the included drinking pouch, drink directly from a natural water source using the included straw, or connect it to the tubing of your own hydration pack or your water bottle (with a 28mm thread). Key Features: - Ultra-compact filtration - The Sawyer Micro Squeeze weighs just 1.85 ounces when it's empty and is tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand. You can fold the bag in storage, and use the adaptable filter as you prefer, including in conjunction with the equipment you usually take with you (like a hydration pack). - Hollow fiber filter technology - This Sawyer filter uses hollow fiber filtration with a 0.1-micron pore size that removes protozoa and bacteria, including cryptosporidium and giardia. - 100,000-gallon lifespan - You can enjoy this filter for around 3-4 years, or 100,000 gallons. Simply backflush the filter to remove the sediment after every use. Best For: Folks looking for the best value, most versatile, compact, and lightweight filter to fit easily in their backpacks and provide multiple clean drinking water options on their backpacking trips. Pros: - The 0.1-micron filter means you can filter even the nastiest water source and enjoy guaranteed clean, fresh water on the other end. - Filtering water with this device is quick and easy. If you use the squeeze pouch, you can get instant results by squeezing the pouch to send water through the filter while you drink from the mouthpiece. The same concept applies to using the filter with a bottle or hydration bladder. You also get instant access to water when using the straw filter. - You won't find a better-value backpacking filter on the market today. The Micro Squeeze is lower-cost than the standard Sawyer Squeeze, but offers the same fast performance, weighs less, and takes up less room. Cons: - This filter can't be used to remove viruses, so keep this in mind if you plan to travel internationally. - You'll need to carry the included syringe with you and flush the filter after every use, which isn't hard, but requires a bit of extra effort when backpacking. Premium Choice Our Rating★★★★★ MSR Guardian In our opinion, the best premium backpacking water filter is the MSR Guardian purifier. This pump filter was originally designed for military squads, so everything about its design prioritizes efficiency, speed, and reliability. Weight: 20.5 ounces Type: Pump purifier Technology: Hollow fiber membrane Flow Rate: 2.5 liters/minute Filter Life: 2,642+ gallons Warranty: 3-years The MSR Guardian purifier meets NSF protocol for the removal of all types of microorganisms - including viruses, which are notoriously difficult to remove with a filtration method alone - and boasts a super easy operation and minimal maintenance. Key Features: - Fast, reliable pump filtration - The MSR Guardian purifier is one of the fastest and most efficient pump filters available today, with a high water output and the ability to filter turbid, hot, or freezing water with equal effectiveness. - Filters bacteria, viruses, and protozoa - This pump water filter uses a hollow fiber membrane with a 0.02-micron pore size andmeets NSF protocol P248 for the removal of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and sediment in even "worst case" water quality situations. - 2,600 gallon+ lifespan - The filter itself has a 10,000-liter or 2,600-gallon + lifespan, which is the best we've seen of any of the pump filters we've reviewed. Best For: Anyone who prefers to spend extra on a premium backpacking filter that uses military-grade technology to reliably filter water in any part of the world. Pros: - The huge benefit of this filter is that it removes viruses, so you can use it when backpacking in parts of the world where viruses are a problem in the natural water sources. - As a pump filter, the MSR Guardian purifier offers a faster flow rate than most other backpacking filters. You get 2.5 liters per minute of water from this device - that's substantially quicker than any squeeze or gravity filter. - We love how easy it is to use and maintain this filter. It has a self-cleaning feature that activates every time you pump water, and it comes pre-assembled in the box, with no loose parts that might get lost in your backpack. Cons: - You might not want to pay so much money for a backpacking water filter, even one that's widely known for being the most powerful and easy-to-use pump filter available. - At 20.5 ounces and about 4 times the size of the Sawyer Micro Squeeze filter, the MSR Guardian purifier might not be best for you if you're specifically looking for the smallest, most lightweight filter for your backpack. Great for Groups Our Rating★★★★★ Platypus GravityWorks It makes sense for groups of backpackers to reduce their overall luggage weight and share a portable filtration solution between them - and we've found that the Platypus GravityWorks is the best hiking water filter for this occasion. Weight: 11.5 ounces Type: Hanging gravity filter Technology: Hollow fiber membrane Flow Rate: 1.75 liters/minute Filter Life: 330 gallons Warranty: Lifetime The hanging gravity filtration takes longer than squeeze or pump filter methods, but shouldn't be a problem if you're smart about when you fill and filter the pack. It's easy to use and can filter 4 liters of water in less than 5 minutes - and reliably removes both protozoa and bacteria. Key Features: - Hanging gravity filtration in 2 sizes - The Platypus GravityWorks has a simple but effective design: water is added to the "dirty" water bag and filters gradually into the "clean" water bag. You can buy this system in two sizes: an 8-liter option (2 x 4 liter bags) for smaller groups, or a larger 12 liter option (2 x 6 liter bags) for big groups. - Filters bacteria and protozoa - This hanging gravity filter removes both bacteria and protozoa, including giardia and cryptosporidium, so it's a good choice to use when backpacking throughout North America. - 1,500-liter lifespan - The filter lifespan is around 1,500 liters, or 330 gallons, and you can flush the filter by sending water through the filter in the opposite direction if the flow rate gets slow. Best For: Groups of people who want a convenient backpacking water filtration solution that filters large quantities of water at a time. Pros: - The Platypus GravityWorks is one of the most reliable and versatile gravity filters we've reviewed. The 4 or 6-liter bags give you access to large quantities of filtered water, so there's enough to go around without the need for filtering multiple batches. - Setup is easy: just connect the "clean" and "dirty" water bags with the included tube and filter, add water to the "dirty" water bag, and wait for water to filter into the "clean" water bag. - Using this gravity filter as a group of backpackers is super convenient. You can filter water while you're enjoying a meal or settling down for the night, then fill your empty water bottles, so you don't have to bulk up your backpack with full water bottles before you set off. Plus, the device doubles as a handwash or shower station. - Most gravity filters need to be hung vertically, but you can place the Platypus GravityWorks filter on a rock or a slope and it'll still filter your water at a good speed. Cons: - The 330-gallon lifespan isn't as long as the other filter lifespans on this list. - This filter isn't the best solution if you plan to be constantly on the move and want instant access to filtered water. Best Collapsible Bottle Our Rating★★★★★ LifeStraw Peak Squeeze If you like the familiarity of using a water bottle on your backpacking ventures, but you don't want the hassle and extra weight of carrying pre-filled water bottles, the LifeStraw Peak Squeeze is the best hiking water filter for you. Weight: 3.8 ounces Type: Collapsible bottle filter Technology: Hollow fiber membrane Flow Rate: 3 liters/minute Filter Life: 500 gallons Warranty: 3 years We think this device is the best collapsible water bottle filter available because it's so quick and easy to use, with a sleekly-designed soft bottle that folds up small when empty, reducing its footprint in your pack. It's versatile, too - either drink from the bottle or detach the filter to drink directly from a water source. Key Features: - Squeeze bottle filtration - The LifeStraw Peak Squeeze is a collapsible bottle filter with a sleek, smart design and a simple use case: just fill the bottle, attach the filter, and squeeze the bottle to send the water through the filter into your mouth. - Hollow-core membrane microfiltration - This lightweight backpacking filter uses a 0.2-micron hollow fiber filter that meets the EPA and NSF P231 drinking water standards for the removal of parasites and bacteria, as well as microplastics, sand, silt, and turbidity, producing water that's clean, clear, and safe to drink. - 2,000-liter lifespan - The filter lasts 2,000 liters, or 500 gallons. For safety purposes, water will stop flowing through the filter when it's reached the end of its lifespan, so you'll know for certain when it should be replaced. Best For: Folks looking for a better and more convenient alternative to a separate water bottle and attachable filter, which takes up less space and offers an all-in-one bottle filtration solution. Pros: - We love the simplicity and convenience of this backpacking water filter. You don't have to familiarize yourself with a foreign concept - we've all used a water bottle before and the only unique feature of this one is the attached filter. - The 3 liter/minute flow rate is fast enough to give you instant access to filtered water when you drink from the spout. You don't have to drink all the water in one go, either - just remove the filter and use the bottle for storage until you next feel thirsty. - This bottle filter won't take up endless space or weigh your pack down. It weighs just under 4 ounces thanks to its lightweight BPA-free plastic design, and it easily fits into the side pocket of a standard-sized backpack. Cons: - Maintenance is a bit of a nuisance for this filter. You'll have to backwash it after every use to maintain a substantial flow rate. - Drying out the bottle after use is difficult, which makes us worry about mold and bad smells. Best Bottle Our Rating★★★★★ Grayl GeoPress Based on our research, the best bottle filter for backpackers is the Grayl GeoPress. This durable water bottle has a press filtration function that's super easy to use and removes microorganisms (including viruses!), heavy metals, and microplastics, producing clean, great-tasting drinking water. Weight: 19.4 ounces Type: Water bottle filter Technology: Electroadsorptive activated carbon, ion exchange Flow Rate: 2 liters/minute Filter Life: 55 gallons Warranty: 10 years This device takes up more space than the Lifestraw collapsible water bottle, but it's even more convenient for folks who want something that looks and functions just like a normal reusable water bottle, but has the added perk of purification. Key Features: - All-in-one bottle filtration - The Grayl GeoPress provides convenient filtration in a bottle with built-in purification. It's the bigger version of the Grayl UltraPress, with a larger capacity of 24 ounces (or 709 ml) for storing more filtered water at once and a longer lifespan. - Ion exchange and electroadsorptive carbon filtration - This bottle filtration strays away from the norm and uses ion exchange and electroadsorptive carbon media rather than the standard hollow-fiber membrane, which removes microorganisms and heavy metals. - Lasts for 350 presses - The filter has an average lifespan of 55 gallons or 250 liters, which equates to about 350 presses, meaning you can use it to filter up to 350 batches of water before a replacement filter is needed. Best For: Anyone who has enough space in their pack for a bigger bottle and prefers the convenience, water storage capacity, and easy use of the best press bottle filter. Pros: - We love the unique design of the Grayl GeoPress, which makes it one of the easiest filters to use. No need to squeeze, pump, or wait for gravity to take effect - simply fill the bottle with water and push the base of the bottle to send the water through the filter, ready for drinking. - A standout feature of this water bottle filter is that it doesn't just remove particulates, microplastics, protozoa, and bacteria like most backpacking filters. Its unique filtration media enables it to also remove heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and cadmium, which you're likely to find in any US surface water source, as well as viruses, which are common in water sources abroad. - The GeoPress is super quick to work, filtering a full batch of water in less than 20 seconds, so you can get instant access to purified water whenever you want. Cons: - Size and weight is the only real setback here. If you want to pack as light as possible or you have a smaller pack, this bottle might be too big for your needs. - The 40-gallon filter lifespan is shorter than the other recorded filter lifespans on this list. Best Chemical Treatment Our Rating★★★★★ Aquamira Drops In our opinion, the best chemical treatment for making water potable on your backpacking trips is the Aquamira Drops. Weight: 3.15 ounces Type: Chemical treatment drops Technology: Chlorine dioxide Flow Rate: N/A Filter Life: 30 gallons Warranty: 2 years This two-part treatment eliminates the need to bring any sort of filtration device on your travels - which, let's face it, always carry the risk of breaking or failing to work - and its ability to destroy bacteria, viruses, and protozoa means it can be used to provide safe drinking water all over the world. Key Features: - Two-step filtration - The Aquamira Drops consists of two separate bottles: a part A and a part B bottle. The liquids in both bottles are activated when they're combined, and take 20-30 minutes to sterilize your water. - Chlorine dioxide treatment - The key ingredient in this chemical treatment is chlorine dioxide, a chemical disinfectant that kills microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, and protozoa (including giardia and cryptosporidium). - Treats up to 30 gallons - A single two-bottle purchase can be used to treat up to 30 gallons of water, which costs around 12-15 cents per liter (depending on where you buy the drops and at what price). Best For: Anyone who prefers a chemical water treatment method instead of a physical filtration device and is looking for the best, most powerful option available. Pros: - The Aquamarina Drops are superior to most other chemical treatments because they destroy giardia and cryptosporidium. Most other treatment chemicals don't kill cryptosporidium, so the Aquamarina drops allow you to be better protected when hiking and camping. - Using these drops to purify water is easy. You simply pour a couple of drops from each of the bottles into the mixing cap, then leave them for 5 minutes to activate before adding them to your water and waiting another 20-30 minutes for the chemicals to take effect. - We appreciate that you don't have to fuss about with a filtration system for each member of your group. The two small bottles of chemicals should provide enough treatment for everyone throughout your trip. Cons: - If you don't want the hassle or fiddliness of using a chemical treatment, the Aquamira Drops might not be right for you. You can't prepare the solutions in advance - the measuring and mixing need to be done in real-time. - You won't get instant access to purified water, either. The total wait time is 25-35 minutes - not ideal if you're parched or you want to get back on the trails as quickly as possible. Best UV Purifier Our Rating★★★★★ CrazyCap Pro Our top recommended choice for the best UV water purifier for backpackers is the CrazyCap Pro. This bottle cap purifier can be used on any 740ml stainless steel water bottles, including the manufacturer's own bottle, and purifies water at the touch of a button. Weight: 16.2 ounces Type: UV purification system Technology: Ultraviolet light Flow Rate: N/A Filter Life: 62,500 gallons Warranty: 10 years Like all the best backpacking filters, the CrazyCap Pro has a lightweight, compact design that makes it a convenient hiking and camping companion. What makes this purifier unique is that it doesn't use physical filtration - instead, it eliminates disease-causing microorganisms with ultraviolet light. Key Features: - Instant UV purification - The CrazyCap Pro works instantly to purify water with UV. You simply touch the lid to purify the contents of the bottle. There are two modes: the first lasts 60 seconds and kills up to 99.1% of microorganisms, while the second lasts 90 seconds and kills 99.99999% of microorganisms. - Ultraviolet light treatment - There are no filters in this system. The device emits ultraviolet light with a 278nm wavelength, which effectively kills bacteria, particulates, and protozoa by scrambling their DNA. - Lasts for 500,000 treatments - The UV technology in this purification bottle cap has an impressive62,500 gallon or 236,588 liter lifespan, which equates to 10 years or 500,000 treatments. Best For: Folks who want the fastest and easiest backpacking water purification solution that guarantees safe, microorganism-free drinking water. Pros: - If you love getting your money's worth, the CrazyCap Pro is the backpacking water filter for you. It lasts 10 years - that's longer than any other filter lifespan on this list - and costs just $80 upfront. - We think this UV light water purifier is easier to use than any other treatment method for backpackers. Read the full article