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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2013
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    Purifying Water by boiling is simple. It's effective. It's also time consuming, requires time to cool and has some other negative aspects. We discuss these points and more.
    Here's a quick how to video along with some of the science that's involved. iodine
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  • @SFCRambo60
    @SFCRambo60 5 років тому +8

    I was at 17 years old in 1967 out at Philmont Boy Scout Camp in New Mexico and found out I was allergic to the iodine tables for our water and my neck puffed up like a puffer fish. So I had to use the old Halazoine pills and within less than 24 hours my neck went back to normal. I was scared out of my mind they were going to Evacuated me. We had like 4 days left of enjoying the great outdoors and than my boots blew out so I finished the hiking and camping in tennis shoes. It was great time.

  • @hecodheadsrus
    @hecodheadsrus 6 років тому +16

    Interesting video, I guess once the water is boiled and the pathogens have been killed, you could take a filter and pour it into another container to get rid off all that ash and dirt and stuff.

  • @jarretjosephballecerflores6839
    @jarretjosephballecerflores6839 9 років тому +107

    Just a suggestion, maybe it would be best if you'd drink the water that you boiled. To prove that you really do drink what you boiled. Just my two cents. Good video though to boil water.

    • @childofgod9092
      @childofgod9092 4 роки тому +1

      Right!?😄

    • @stickology4475
      @stickology4475 3 роки тому +2

      He's a blabbering idiot!!

    • @amberlyne331
      @amberlyne331 3 роки тому +4

      @@stickology4475 youre a fucking idiot. If you get water from a flowing stream its safe after being boiled. Common sense isn't always common.

    • @ihonest5355
      @ihonest5355 2 роки тому

      @@amberlyne331 remember though boiling doesn't remove everything from water

    • @DL-ij7tf
      @DL-ij7tf 2 роки тому +2

      Hahaha what would that add? Would watching a man drink water on camera push you over your skepticism on whether or not boiling water kills microbes? Like if he doesn't then the vote is still out? Do you also want him to sit on camera for 48 hrs to prove he doesn't get diarrhea?

  • @LynnJynh9315
    @LynnJynh9315 4 роки тому +6

    Pro-tip: rubberband the bandanna around the lid before you dip your water. You can harvest and filter particulates in one go.

  • @BigFootWalker777
    @BigFootWalker777 11 років тому +4

    “For your initial filtering, why not pick up a bank bag. It is a heavy duty canvas bag that the banks ship coins in. You may be able to get one from your bank, but you can buy them on Amazon. Just use the bag to get water from a stream or lake, then hang it up, let the water trickle out of it the bottom corners into a second container. This gets rid of the leaves, bugs and m

  • @TheOutdoorGearReview
    @TheOutdoorGearReview  10 років тому +27

    I'd love to reply to some of these comments but due to the 'awesome' changes on youtube I can't do that.

    • @jasonquackenbush1528
      @jasonquackenbush1528 3 роки тому +1

      I boiled my water at home and a bunch of white powder was on the bottom of the pot I'm guessing that something is wrong with the water here?

    • @WizardOfJack
      @WizardOfJack 3 роки тому +1

      @@jasonquackenbush1528 was it ocean water usually if it's salt water it turns white at the bottom but anything not ocean water then its something else I don't know of

  • @jasonquackenbush1528
    @jasonquackenbush1528 3 роки тому +2

    I just boiled me a pot of drinking water at home and there was a bunch of white powder at the bottom of the pot wtf is that supposed to be like that

  • @steppib.4598
    @steppib.4598 5 років тому +20

    Nearly 12 minutes, watching a man in the woods boiling water!!! 😨😨 The end is near! 😂😂

    • @morriganrenfield8240
      @morriganrenfield8240 4 роки тому +4

      Let me know the times I needed for boiling. Never know what might happen. I live on an island so tons of water in case

    • @e.h.9591
      @e.h.9591 4 роки тому +1

      Bro how did you know??

    • @evelyncole3920
      @evelyncole3920 4 роки тому +1

      E. H. Frsss

    • @MisfitsFiendClub138
      @MisfitsFiendClub138 3 роки тому

      U are a true psychic 🔮 😃

    • @amberlyne331
      @amberlyne331 3 роки тому +1

      One day it may save your life. Humble yourself.

  • @davidandrews1730
    @davidandrews1730 9 років тому +3

    Sounds like a good series coming up!

  • @fraggle79
    @fraggle79 11 років тому

    Thanks for covering this topic. I look forward to your other water purification methods.

  • @alcfoxxy
    @alcfoxxy 5 років тому +1

    Thank you! I really enjoyed this video.

  • @twigfromtheflats5867
    @twigfromtheflats5867 9 років тому +1

    With a fire this size how long from start did you have to leave the can?

  • @realtor411
    @realtor411 3 роки тому

    Thanks. I use a Kelly Kettle. It is the most efficient method I have seen and all you need is sticks and twigs as fuel.

  • @deputyprepper4931
    @deputyprepper4931 11 років тому +1

    nice video, I use the can method and bring it to a rolling boil.

  • @Jtwizzle
    @Jtwizzle 11 років тому +1

    Good series man. Interesting subject.

  • @MrWmburr7
    @MrWmburr7 7 років тому

    Thank you, sir. Always enjoy your videos; you explain things so well that its enjoyable to listen to you!

  • @reece7259
    @reece7259 7 років тому +1

    Would it help cool it off if you burry it in the ground a little

  • @ZombieProdigyUS
    @ZombieProdigyUS 2 роки тому +3

    In my opinion, I think it'd make a lot of sense to get some coffee filters in your bugout bag & maybe carry 2 water bottles so youre not drinking all the gunk.

  • @PrestonGladd
    @PrestonGladd 11 років тому +1

    Great video , ought to look into the sawyer squeeze

  • @JWayne-vb1yg
    @JWayne-vb1yg 5 років тому +4

    I'll probably never need to use this but it's always good to know :)

  • @clancys_creed3037
    @clancys_creed3037 4 роки тому

    Loved the video but i was thinking you could flatten out a strainer and put it on the lid of your water can to keep any seeds or wood bits from getting in there

  • @TheKeijo95
    @TheKeijo95 8 років тому

    How abaut using a lid (stone or smth)?

  • @ksuhuh
    @ksuhuh 7 років тому +25

    Always use a filter that takes out bacteria before boiling, especially if you're on or have just been on antibiotics. Bacterial spores are insensitive to boiling, and water 'purification' tabs. The acids in the stomach revive these spores and they start colonizing the intestines rapidly as there are no competitors, in most cases leading to very severe diarrhea, which is very bad in a survival situation. As for boiling water in a coffee can, that bpa lined stuff is BAD guys. It's not designed to be heated to that extent and starts giving off nasties to your water. Best bet would be to burn the coating off in the fire and wash it again before using it to prepare food or drinks.

    • @trijigon
      @trijigon 5 років тому +1

      Dutch Bushcraft Guy you’re wrong.

    • @g_hastly6892
      @g_hastly6892 5 років тому

      @@trijigon what part?

    • @trijigon
      @trijigon 5 років тому +1

      D4W_2_wheel_bandit the first half

    • @g_hastly6892
      @g_hastly6892 5 років тому

      @@trijigon Okay then fair enough, cheers.

  • @WarriorHut
    @WarriorHut 11 років тому

    Really a value for learning. Cheers

  • @Retro.Nostalgia
    @Retro.Nostalgia 2 роки тому +1

    A great way to filter the dirty water after boiling is to find a plastic bottle and stuff it full of paper towel or a t shirt/ sock if that’s all you have. You can melt holes in the bottom of the bottle and pour dirty water through it it. I prefer t shirt or sock as it is reusable but paper towel works so well it’s incredible

  • @odin_the_raven
    @odin_the_raven 4 роки тому +2

    Why didnt u drink the water?

  • @mr.lonniebolts6567
    @mr.lonniebolts6567 5 років тому +12

    Notice that he is getting the water from a flowing source. So it's being changed. It's not the same water.

  • @CavemanOutdoorsMissouri
    @CavemanOutdoorsMissouri 11 років тому

    Nice Vid-I use the Sawyer squeeze water filter also

  • @daniellehanson3975
    @daniellehanson3975 6 років тому

    That is really good information .😄

  • @MetaLexxer
    @MetaLexxer 11 років тому +1

    Good stuff. Interested in more.

  • @thewrenchmaster122
    @thewrenchmaster122 4 роки тому

    Great video. cooking it above the fire will avoid ash getting inside your water

  • @1kagome1rini
    @1kagome1rini 4 роки тому +27

    I'm here in cause I cant find any water during the Coronavirus lol

  • @spikejones1349
    @spikejones1349 11 років тому

    thanks Luke liked it lot of info

  • @timothyciarlette8250
    @timothyciarlette8250 10 років тому

    Thanks buddy, nice video.

  • @johnchiary1006
    @johnchiary1006 6 років тому +3

    I really appreciated this video is very educational you took your time you explained everything well but could you please tell us how to do the tap water in our house cuz it put in all these chemicals in it thank you

  • @jumanjiwarlord
    @jumanjiwarlord 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve seen the exploding rock thing! We built a fire pit and apparently used some bogus rocks... out of nowhere.... BAM shoots out and hits the garage. So dangerous. I heard of a dude who got hit in the neck and was seriously hurt.

  • @taneilman
    @taneilman 11 років тому +1

    Thanks

  • @duaneg8824
    @duaneg8824 5 років тому +2

    Something I’ve done in the past is use coffee filters to get the chunks out of it they don’t weigh much they don’t take up much space

  • @evangelistofyhwh.
    @evangelistofyhwh. 4 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @STURDYSTANCE
    @STURDYSTANCE 2 роки тому

    Thank you!🔥🔥🔥

  • @Will-Parr
    @Will-Parr 5 років тому

    Excellent

  • @TheReluctantSurvivor
    @TheReluctantSurvivor 11 років тому

    Nice vid....would only suggest a cover for your pot...

  • @brendavizaguirre
    @brendavizaguirre 7 років тому

    Good info and you sure have a passion for the out doors.
    I just moved into an old apartment bldg. and the water from the sink is making my stomach a bit upset....should I boil my water to make my powdered drinks and to drink in my water bottles?

    • @sneaky6919
      @sneaky6919 6 років тому +4

      Brenda Izaguirre no you should call the fucking code enforcement agency

  • @NickWisda
    @NickWisda 6 років тому +2

    I don’t understand, how long do I need to boil it?

  • @condaryt
    @condaryt 11 років тому

    nice video. Another alternative is Sawyer Filter (0,1 micron) plus any chemical purifier (clorine, aquamira, iodine, etc). The Sawyer purifier (0,02 micron) is too slow.
    thanks for the video ;)

  • @shcmoly
    @shcmoly 10 років тому +6

    In a survival situation you take what you can find. But cans have glues and coatings that are not designed to take heat. Better off using a filter or a stainless, titanium, aluminum container. JMHO.

    • @judahb481
      @judahb481 7 років тому +6

      shcmoly the glue on the can is on the outside and comes off just as easily as the paper does...you said it yourself "you take what you can find"

    • @PlayaSinNombre
      @PlayaSinNombre 2 роки тому +1

      The plastic coatings on the insides of modern cans can be burned off in the fire. Then you can safely scrub it in the stream and use it for boiling.

  • @TheOutdoorGearReview
    @TheOutdoorGearReview  11 років тому +2

    I say "What's 60 seconds?" That doesn't require any additional fuel and you aren't looking at any noticeable loss of water.

  • @115breno
    @115breno 10 років тому

    So if i find a clearish puddle of water in the bush, i can boil then water for a couple of minutes and it's good to go?

  • @Jerm123
    @Jerm123 4 роки тому +2

    Is boiling rain water ok to drink?

    • @eschneider8799
      @eschneider8799 4 роки тому +2

      Rain water considered 👍 as long as collected in a sanitary way.

  • @TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32
    @TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32 7 років тому +5

    While water will rarely be crystal clear as in your will have tannins in the water from leaves, roots, ect.
    But turbidity in the water can be harmful, not only can bacteria essentially escape the heat by hiding in the debri it can also irritate the bowels causing diarrhea.
    Taking that extra step of filtering your water through ideally a mil bank bag can save you alot of lost valuable water in the long term.
    Milbank bags weight next to nothing and can be carried in your pocket easily. No excuse not to have one.

    • @nicholassuter3483
      @nicholassuter3483 6 років тому

      Do you think cheesecloth would work for filtration?

    • @JohnDoe-ee6qs
      @JohnDoe-ee6qs 6 років тому +1

      Nicholas Suter m.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Brown-Filter-Bag-Millbank-Bag-Water-Filtration-for-Camping-Bushcraft-etc/272698713833?hash=item3f7e1c26e9:g:uEkAAOSwxu5ZMXJN
      be sensible it's the best out there, worth every penny

  • @WeMakeMediaTV
    @WeMakeMediaTV 11 років тому +1

    Awesome Video Buddy When I`m Hiking I Use A Filtering Straw But I Use This Method A lot ! Good Video

  • @codsgerman830
    @codsgerman830 7 років тому

    you mean to drink not eat??

  • @HansPetterOsvold
    @HansPetterOsvold 11 років тому +1

    nice video :-)

  • @rum_coke_17
    @rum_coke_17 3 роки тому +2

    Who else is here to prepare for running away and living in the woods as a forest goblin?

    • @seanwatts392
      @seanwatts392 3 роки тому +2

      Me. Lol. I won some money from the lottery and bought a van and converted it to live in.

  • @panspermiahunter7597
    @panspermiahunter7597 4 роки тому

    Boiling water must be best as you never have to buy filters etc which may be a problem for long stretches outdoors miles from civilisation. thanks.

    • @danielkaranja7978
      @danielkaranja7978 3 роки тому

      The two methods are complementary since they solve different problems in water purification. Filtration only removes physical particulates that are larger than the mesh. It doesn't kill/remove microbes that are smaller than the mesh. So ideally ,it is best til filter the water and then boil it. That way, you have the best of both solutions.

  • @javierrocha8765
    @javierrocha8765 4 роки тому

    I noticed you said goodluck with trying to start a fire when it's raining to boil water but all you have to do is catch the rain....wouldn't ya?

    • @Mostlyharmless1985
      @Mostlyharmless1985 4 роки тому +2

      Rain water isn’t necessarily clean water. You should treat rain water whenever possible.

  • @peak4boo568
    @peak4boo568 5 років тому

    Why wa so even searching for this

  • @LynnJynh9315
    @LynnJynh9315 4 роки тому

    Interesting fact: Water does not boil at 212 degrees F. Its BP decreases as you increase in elevation.
    Here in the Ozarks, water boils at 210. There are charts online.

  • @AvianZone
    @AvianZone 3 роки тому

    Me watching this knowing damn well I won't leave my house ever:
    *_Ohh! That might come in handy later on!_*

  • @choppy7593
    @choppy7593 Місяць тому

    Im sure the electricution process alone burnt some body fat. Its always good to have some body fat reserved just in case one were to get electicuted or struck by lightning. I believe that your recent weight gain is due to your body's own self defense mechanism, just in case you were ever to get electricuted again. Another thing. Yoga enthusiasm, i noticed when you do your pushups off yor palms, you are more on the pinky side of the hand. In yoga, they teach spreading the fingers as wide as possible and pressing mostly with the knuckles of the pointer finger, the minger and the ring finger. It takes the pressure off the wrists. Just a little tip from someone who had completed many a yoga session.

  • @2cjappy
    @2cjappy 2 роки тому

    Using a tin can to boil water is not a good idea because the can have soldering which may result in leeching into the water. It could contain lead.

  • @tomfielding7851
    @tomfielding7851 8 років тому

    Why doesn't this guy use Centigrade/Celsius like people normally use for boiling water? He doesn't even say what scale he is using is it Fahrenheit, Kelvin or something even more obscure?

  • @333Jord
    @333Jord 3 роки тому +1

    I'd be drinking straight tap water and I had a headache after but I'll start boiling my water thanks

  • @Roamingwithremo
    @Roamingwithremo 4 роки тому +1

    Actually it's the steam you want to catch,,it's the purist form of drinking water

    • @acamelwholikescoke4641
      @acamelwholikescoke4641 3 роки тому

      Somewhat true but it’s always best to boil water, running water can still have pathogens

    • @Roamingwithremo
      @Roamingwithremo 3 роки тому

      @@acamelwholikescoke4641 I'm not talking about running water...
      I'm talking about boiling water which just because boiled it's still not 100% safe.. the steam caught from boiling water to my understanding is pure and 100% safe.

  • @333Jord
    @333Jord 3 роки тому +1

    Thos guy is so cool like wtf

  • @LadyRebecca363
    @LadyRebecca363 2 роки тому

    Feet ? Above the ocean...? Feet above what ?

  • @GameKvasir
    @GameKvasir 7 років тому

    The problem is in the zombie apo. the time

    • @TheNecropolis20
      @TheNecropolis20 4 роки тому

      at Kubi - i dont think there is going to be a Zombie Apocalypse .

  • @boomboppow3787
    @boomboppow3787 4 роки тому +1

    Really would have liked if you drank the water you boiled instead of that water jug in the background it would give me a peace of mind. Not to mention you wasted your time.

  • @AngelAffinity18
    @AngelAffinity18 7 років тому +6

    In the beginning of the video, you said boiling for 30min :S

  • @rexraptor1094
    @rexraptor1094 2 роки тому

    I missed the part where he drinks the water lol

  • @titanparadox5744
    @titanparadox5744 6 років тому +4

    You didn't even drink it

    • @TheOutdoorGearReview
      @TheOutdoorGearReview  6 років тому +1

      It was boiling hot...
      - Luke

    • @titanparadox5744
      @titanparadox5744 6 років тому +3

      You could have had a bucket of ice to cool it before drinking to simulate it cooling down over time. Point is you still didn't drink it. Water also has to be filtered before it's boiled, so dirt and such won't be drank too, which is probably why you didn't drink it on camera.

    • @TheNecropolis20
      @TheNecropolis20 4 роки тому

      he probably just wasted it and spilled it out cause i did not want to drink it cause he does not believe in what hes saying. i honest to god don't think he drank it, this video is a probably a scam.

  • @lt_briggzi8694
    @lt_briggzi8694 4 роки тому +2

    This guy way burning wet wood 😂

  • @howardl5059
    @howardl5059 9 років тому

    It looks like there were enough rocks around that you could use to make a small rocket stove. JMHO.

  • @nickhayley
    @nickhayley Рік тому

    Boiling water. The lowest tech of purifying water.

  • @davidandrews1730
    @davidandrews1730 9 років тому +1

    Of course it was a coffee can LOL.

  • @mohamedmana3646
    @mohamedmana3646 2 роки тому

    That's informative, but a 12 minutes video of just boiling the water nothing more is just a waste of time

  • @braxtonclaflin1818
    @braxtonclaflin1818 8 років тому

    You can tell this guy is not american because he said especially americans expect all water to be crystal clear.

    • @TheOutdoorGearReview
      @TheOutdoorGearReview  8 років тому +1

      +Braxton Claflin Americans especially think that clear water is clean water.
      That isn't the case.
      - Luke

    • @braxtonclaflin1818
      @braxtonclaflin1818 8 років тому

      TheOutdoorGearReview what country are you from?

    • @sandstorm31
      @sandstorm31 8 років тому +2

      +Charles Bertie Don't take it personal.

    • @tomfielding7851
      @tomfielding7851 8 років тому

      +Braxton Claflin The Outdoor Gear Review, P.O. Box 111, Deep Gap, NC 28618, USA

    • @sparten2015
      @sparten2015 8 років тому +3

      +tr3nta im pretty sure anyone would get angry if they were insulted for no apparent reason

  • @BradleyLogan
    @BradleyLogan Рік тому

    How do u separate it from still being present in your water boiling kills it all seriously???

  • @pissonliberals
    @pissonliberals Рік тому

    With that water running like that it should be purified by the elements in the ground

  • @chipsun2504
    @chipsun2504 2 роки тому

    Thanks