Reddit reviews Sawyer Products SP181 PointOne All-in-One Filtration Kit with 32-Ounce Squeezable Pouch,Black/Blue
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Complete water filtration system designed for emergency preparedness, groups in the backcountry, and mission tripsHigh-performance 0.1 Micron absolute inline filter fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 2 ounces; 100% of MINI units individually tested three times to performance standards by SawyerBucket and faucet adapters provide high-volume clean, potable water from any fresh water source; easily field maintainableFilter with built-in and removable push/pull cap; comes with one 32-ounce, BPA-free collapsible pouch for personal hydrationBacked by manufacturer's lifetime limited (independent testing laboratory Hydration, LLC.; Microbiological Report S05-03); 100% of Squeeze Filter units individually tested three times to performance standards by Sawyer
The vast majority of the time you're going to want to bug-in rather than bug-out. I know, it isn't as sexy and you don't get to buy all of the cool gear that you might have on your mind. Plan for what is likely before you get into the unlikely.
Get a water filter which filters more than 200 gallons of water. Forget the magnesium fire starter and the iodine tablets. Keep a few unused lighters around for making fire.
Some things which are missing:
The last two don't really have action items for short term disasters.
Edit: Dang autocorrect got me.
I would suggest the tablets for convenience. Do the research and read the fine print on this and any other system.
What I use is a Sawyer Squeeze
http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP181-Filtration-Squeezable/dp/B004TZ86M6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427646558&sr=8-1&keywords=sawyer+point+one+squeeze
This is not without it's issues and I have fairly clean water where I go. Issues I have found are the syringe for back flushing I replaced with a tornado tube and made aftermarket caps which I cannibalized from water bottles.
http://imgur.com/a/FGiSJ
Sawyer Water Filtration
Lifestraw: $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/Vestergaard-Frandsen-527950-LifeStraw-Personal-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1394141409&sr=1-1&keywords=lifestraw
Or Alternatively:
Sawyer Water Filtration System: $50.42
http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-SP181-Emergency-Filtration-Light-Weight/dp/B004TZ86M6/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1394141349&sr=1-2&keywords=sawyer+filtration+system
While not vital, here is something to consider:
Mora Hook (spoon) knife: $22.16
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00343VCCK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's what I thought of off the top of my head. I'll see if I can add to the list when I get home.
The mini is more of a portable camping-type unit, but they also have something like this that is priced very reasonably, can filter up to one million gallons, and comes with hardware for adapting it to a more permanent system.
Just don't let them freeze.
I see that everyone recommend the Sawyer squeeze for a water filter. Will this be suitable to have one between two people? If I do buy it for the two of us do I want this all in one version?
I have this. I think for me, altitude played the biggest factor.
Do you have a bathtub in your apartment? If so, get one of these waterBobs - average price is usually $25-30 shipped. You can use that in conjunction with a Sawyer filter such as this (but there are many options). Time how long it would take you to fill your bathtub up completely (or research average time). If SHTF, you'll need that much time to fill it up completely. 100 gallons of water should last you quite a bit of time if you use it sparingly, and if you live alone, even 30-50 gallons will last you a good amount of time.
As for food, look for kits that offer you 30+ days of food that don't take up much space. Get a good variety of foods that are ready to eat immediately, require a bit of cooking, or foil pouches that you can just add boiling water and wait. This gives you flexibility (and potential mobility as the circumstances dictate).
Flashlights and batteries are important. Headlamps are very practical. If the power goes out, nighttime is dark. Super dark. If you're in the city, it's pitch black. Get yourself two headlamps, two flashlights and a lantern. Using common batteries is ideal. Calculate the lifespan of their batteries, then make sure you have enough batteries to last you a month of moderate use. (This is less than you'd expect, some headlamps can run 10+ hours on a single set of batteries, and good LED lanterns Like this popular one have up to 90 hours life on low setting. Use it 5 hours a night on fresh batteries, you have potentially half a month of use (so just two sets of batteries would last you a while).
You'll need a way to cook, too. Make sure the area you decide to cook if you need to bug in is well ventilated. Cooking by a window is ideal. Again, most the food you have will mostly just be boiling water and rehydrating the food, or heating water up for extra disinfectant. So figure if you're going to use alcohol, fuel gels, solids, etc and get yourself a good supply of them. Stock up on matches and lighters.
Have a bug-out bag with 72 hours worth of supplies near the door. This should be completely self contained and under the assumption that you'd leave EVERYTHING in your apartment behind except for the clothes on your back and whatever shoes you put on. People like their packs being tactical, others say nondescript. I say whatever is comfortable for you to travel in.
And that's just the very tip.