Potable Water

There are many ways on finding, obtaining, purifying, filtering and storing water; making it safe for us to drink.

Many different methods have been covered at previous Zombie Survival Weekenders. Some of these have included:

• Desalination of sea water.
• Moisture pits / Below ground still.
• Purifying found water (various methods, solar, chemical, filter etc.)
• Homemade water filter (using available foraged materials, charcoal, sand etc.)

And there are many yet to be explored…

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One thing I’ve noticed participants have started carrying is water filters/drinking apparatus.

Here are some pictures of some participants using the Japanese solider water pump. AKA ceramic water filter pump:

 

I’ve also seen other participants using a ‘Lifestraw’, a big ‘straw’ that you can put directly into found/dirty water and drink from it direct as the filter is inside it, though the drawback of this is you can’t see what you’re drinking so you’ll have to trust your apparatus.

There are a vast range of different water filters on the market from of expensive silver water pump filters to the most basic ceramic filter straws… As I see more filters used at ZSW I’ll post them here for review.

 

Campfire Popcorn Machine:

What could be more decadent and encompass the word ‘glamping’ more than campfire popcorn?!

This simple but effective little toy is easy to make and will impress all your fellow survivors.

You’ll find you need to experiment with the exact cuts, the can position in the fire, the size and position of the receptacle for catching the finished popcorn and the quantities of oil and corn you need to get it just right… but all that is fun.

Drink can stove

A Pepsi can stove (other carbonated beverages are also available) is an incredibly small, lightweight stove than can be made in around 30 mins from items that most post apocalyptic survivors discard. Although intended to burn meths, you should be able to use any liquid fuel in it (it may not last too long if you use jet fuel though)

Emergency Lighting

When the inevitable zombie apocalypse arrives we are unlikely to have the luxury of electric light at the flick of switch. Some of us will have solar, wind power or other alternative strategies but what if you are forced to flee your home and survive on the road?

Dave won his second skill share in row at ZSW VI (and also another free pass to his next event) by showing different things you could use as emergency lighting if you are out of other options. He sent us photos of the various things he used

How to Make Charcloth

Charcloth is fabric such as linen, cotton or jute that has been converted into a slow-burning fuel with a very low ignition temperature. It can be ignited with even the smallest spark, and is therefore commonly used with a flint and steel. Many survival stores and websites sell it in small packs for a few pounds but it is very easy to make at home for free.

Dave won the skillshare prize at ZSW V by demonstrating how to make charcloth (receiving free entry to his next event) and has recreated his demo for us here…