By Denis Korn This list will give you suggestions for the very
basic items required for outdoor recreation and emergency
preparedness survival; especially if you must be mobile and
respond quickly. While this list covers most short term
scenarios it is vital that you adjust these basics and perhaps
add other items if your physical conditions or geography is
extreme or possibly hostile. An obvious necessity for everyone.
Know what water sources are available to you during an
emergency, or in the outdoors. Plan accordingly and don’t hold
back preparing for this essential category. Determine whether or
not you want to purify water for viruses. Not all water filters
are designed for this purpose – look for water purifiers that
specifically state that they will kill viruses. - Filters and
purifiers – hand pump and/or bottle design - Purification
tablets – Chlorine Dioxide (no unpleasant taste and is effective
against all microorganisms) is recommended - Appropriate
containers - Specially packaged purified water in