Quote Originally Posted by RonMexico View Post
Bingo, Bingo, Bingo.

Im lucky that I get paid to do this stuff but most people have a ton of Gucci gear but never fucking use it. I'm not going to lie, I'm a water snob, I don't drink tap water and I prefer Smart and Fiji water. Recently, I was in a situation for 4 weeks where I had to drink out of streams and poor water sources. I had a small filter but our go to for speed and efficiency was iodine tables, after 25 gals you get use to the taste. The real lesson learned was identifying quality water sources( sandy bottom with a swift current; not always common in NC) and how to forage enough water for you group. When was the last time you live under the stars without a sleeping bag?
My exs sister would always ask me why I wanted to go out into the wilderness and pretend to be a bum; and truly most people don't like being pushed outside the comfort zone.

Great job, and I would just practice/apply your skills in the wild.
Not all people can utilize iodine for water purification. Some people with fish allergies may be or are susceptible to an allergic reaction. I know 1 guy (first hand) who is and really jammed up his preps .