You don't need to be a professional at nature survival or water. You just need to know a few basic things. Here we go!
1Go downhill, when you realize that you are indeed lost and you know you need water soon. Water is, as is everything else in the universe, effected by gravity. So, the only logical conclusion is that water would be downhill.Ad
2Look around you while walking for birches, alders, cottonwoods and, willows. These types of trees are really attracted to water. If you carry around a clear plastic bag (use a thick one), you can put leaves from non-poisonous plants and trees like these inside it and leave it in the sun to extract the moisture.
3If you are lucky enough to find standing or running water you can assume it is home to many parasites. You will need to purify it. The safest way is to boil it. Make sure though that it has had a rolling boil, don't just heat it.
4If you don't have a tin can, you can boil water easily, but anything that will hold it (even a paper cup) will work. Just build a fire, get a nice coal bed, and set you water-filled container in the middle and allow it to boil long enough to sterilize it. Then you will want to let the water cool before you drink the water.Ad
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- Always carry a compass so you can find your way back.
- To make sure that you don't put yourself in a situation like this, always travel with someone who knows where they are.
- Only use these tips in case of a real emergency.
Things You'll Need
- tin can
- plastic bag
- matches, lighter, or other ways to start a fire
- a buddy