Outdoor Survival Tips - Water from a Stone During a Complete Fire Ban in the Rocky Mountains

[smooretogo]

water........ALWAYS downhill,,,.... Moss needs good rain/water supply to grow where I'm from.

If I have this, It seems I could find as h20 easy as that particular moss.

Am I wrong????? Just asking. I live in central AR, but hunt the hills in norther AR (Gene Rush, Buffalo etc.... might be diff in other ares......would like to know

Very nice vid

[NCHiker1970]

A great source of water, I myself have used the same method to gather water in and out of the Service. A Canadian Soldier I knew turned me on to The Pure Easy Micro Ceramic Water Filter. And for the size you cannot beat it. The Canadian Soldiers I served with gave me my first one. Most filters on the market are.2 microns but this little filter is .1 microns and I have been able to find them on line for around $30-$40. Great information to spread the word about. Keep the videos coming!

[MyJogger]

Thanks for sharing,I think I may invest in some of those straws.

[daiaonu]

very awesome, if you didnt happen to have a filter you could make one from a t shirt, sand and charcoal. (wich when in a place thats under a fire ban should only be done in an emergency) great video i enjoyed it, keep it up

[paddyboy12432]

nice...true, I have seen people squeeze the moss in both hands pointing their thumb to their mouth . Ive never done this though.

[TheBeebopper]

You reminded me, as a child I used to suck moss and other stuff for the water, I don't remember any foul taste, we had Coke for that. ;-)

[SafeArmsReview]

Great little tip that I know a lot of ppl do not know. Good stuff & thanks for posting.

BTW you might want to get a small tripod for your filming - it will aid in the production value of your vids.

Thanks again, I'm subbing.

:D

[NCHiker1970]

Great Video! This is a very good example of how keeping your eyes open can show you what you need in a survival situation. My father showed me a moss press made with a set of flattened wood with a groove carved into the middle. By wrapping and pressing the two sticks together you can press out more water with less effort. More like a base camp set up. I have no need for one where I live but on the western side of the US I have used a moss press several times. Keep up the good work!

[bcafotw]

First Rate info and demo , carry the same straw myself , thank you ,...JC

[wall2rockclimber]

Nice tip buddy, we have some sphagnum moss here in the UK but its the only moss i would use.

cheers for the link mate

[rickvanman]

Great tip there - thanks for sharing!

[stayingawake20]

Great Info!!!



[nedeljkomostar]

It's good to know something like that. Thank you for posting.

zoran

[WildernessGearReview]

Nice tip! Great to see some real world experience out there!

[xxYamatoraxx]

Totally cool, thanks for this!

[MrBudwv]

There is no such thing as too clean when it comes to water but I was always under ti impression that moss has antimicrobial properties.

[BloodFeatherBushcrft]

@MrBudwv -Don't quote me on it, but I'm not sure ALL moss is antimicrobial, but I KNOW that sphagnum moss is antimicrobial. I believe it's natural occuring iodine.

[MrBudwv]

@BloodFeatherBushcrft I'm not too sure about

iodine my self. I would be more inclined to think about the PH of the moss & what PH that pathenogenic microbs can tollerate.

[RichTheRidgeHunter]

Nice stuff there. Also dont forget, you could solar still that moss, if it was a life and death thing. Great to see your minds open to those ideas. Its nice to see you guys putting up videos. Please keep them coming.

Thanks, Rich

[WildernessGearReview]

Wicked tip. Thanks for that!

[FixedByDoc]

awesome stuff thanks. where can we get the straw do you have a link to there cite?

[outdoorsurvivaltv]

@FixedByDoc Hey Doc, I posted a link to the straw on our Facebook page at facebook(dot)com(slash)outdoor­survival

But if you can't access that, search on Amazon for "Pristine Water Survival Straw". Just a little $15 tool. Thanks for the view and the comment!

[FixedByDoc]

@outdoorsurvivaltv thanks. will be getting one soon. been meaning to for awhile lol.

[CJOutfitters]

thats cool ya like the other guy said where do u get the filter straw and is it still safe to squeeze the water straight into ur mouth

[outdoorsurvivaltv]

@CJOutfitters You need to be able to read some animal sign in these cases but in general figure that where there's some plant growth, you've got little animals, like mice and voles. They poop just about wherever they want which includes wherever you want to drink. To be on the completely safe side, bring to a boil or use a filter. But in a pinch, I'd drink this stuff straight back no problem.

[thecyr]

hmmm not a bad tip, where do you find the emergency water filter? Might have to try it here on the east coast this spring.

[outdoorsurvivaltv]

@thecyr I posted a link to the straw on our Facebook page at facebook(dot)com(slash)outdoor­­survival

But if you can't access that, search on Amazon for "Pristine Water Survival Straw". Just a little $15 tool. Thanks for the view and the comment!