How to Build a Solar Still

A solar still is a low-tech way of distilling water, powered by the heat of the sun (more precisely, the heat & humidity of the soil, and relative cool of the plastic).

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[jtimmis]

great vid! it was killin me to see you slam your blade in to the ground. chips! by the way what kind of blade was that?

[BackwoodsSurvival]

@jtimmis A Gerber Gator Machete, Check back later we will have a review done on it.

[DuelingEnthusiast]

Dont think I ever intend to be out in the wilds but this is certainly a great survival technique

[therealsporadicaarmy]

could one use a clear plastic bag to avoid miss placing the weight to create the point?

[classicalmix]

LOL, I liked this video very well done. It shows how imperfect the method is, and why one must be careful. Also thumbs up for eating the grasshopper.

[Monicaa166]

Awesome!



[mindflayer18]

Good demonstration! Ironically enough you mention ridding the water of parasites using the still, yet eat a grasshopper which can carry tapeworm or fluke without cooking it. I think the solar still would be more effective for desalinization than for regular water purification. Your "cup" was metal, pour the water through a bandana and boil it, and you will have much more drinkable water much quicker with less margin for error.

[primitiveskills]

Excellent Solar Still video. We haven't the sun angle to make it work here in Maine, but I'm glad it's being used in Fla. Excellent presentaiton. Much Respect.

[loveishere0777]

@Rhino10e heh i agree definintly lolzzz

[loveishere0777]

OOOOOPS!!!!!! lol but i actually enjoyed watching the vid thx for the update 

[hinckleypoland]

Good stuff.... spearmint gum huh...LOL

[BlackFencePatriot]

keeping it real and with good info. thx and keep it up! Blessings