Wilderness Survival
Water Survival Training
How to find, collect, and purify water in the field — and how to stay hydrated in hot or cold conditions.
Water is second only to shelter in most survival situations. This class covers how to find water, methods for collecting it (including simple stills and Indian wells), and options for making it safe to drink. We also cover hydration planning for hot and cold weather.
What you'll learn
- Reading terrain and natural signs that suggest nearby water
- Collection methods: solar, bag, and tree stills, dew, and improvised wells
- Purification options from boiling to filtration to chemical treatment
- Hydration for hot and cold weather and how to avoid dehydration and hyponatremia
What to bring
- Water bottle
- Notebook and pen