Two hikers who were missing for nearly five days used a water-purifying straw to survive and were rescued after search teams discovered and followed two sets of footprints in a California canyon, according to the local sheriff’s office. Eric Desplinter, 33, and Gabrielle Wallace, 31, got lost while hiking […]
“Ok for $20 you can add a water purifying straw to your emergency kit as a backup. I always carry a small container with fire starter, pocket knife, and small lite in case I get separated from my pack. Having a way to easily filter water without fire might be yet more thing I add to my pack.” – NY Wilds
April 16, 2019