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Water Storage

9 LITERS.72 HOURS.ONE PERSON.

The Rule of 3

The human body has hard limits.

3 minwithout air
3 dayswithout water
3 weekswithout food

Water is your second most urgent priority. Not food. Not comfort. Water.

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Why exactly 9 liters?

It's not an arbitrary number — it's the survival minimum.

2 L
Drinking
Minimum daily intake for an adult
1 L
Hygiene & cooking
Basic handwashing, food prep
× 3
Days
72 hours = 3 days
= 9 L
Minimum per person
For a 72-hour crisis
Stress Factor

Physical exertion, heat, or shock can double your body's water demand. We recommend a 12–15 L reserve per person as a safety buffer.

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The PET Bottle Strategy

The simplest, cheapest, and most reliable solution.

Hygiene

Factory-sealed water is sterile. Zero contamination risk as long as the bottle remains unopened.

Modularity

1.5–2 L bottles split easily across backpacks. If one breaks, you don't lose your entire supply.

Cost

9 liters of bottled water costs under €2. The best price-to-protection ratio of any solution.

PRO TIP

Always buy still (non-carbonated) water. During stress and shock, CO₂ can irritate your stomach and worsen dehydration.

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Backup Solutions

When supplies run out or tap water is unsafe.

Mechanical Filter

Sawyer Squeeze / LifeStraw

Removes bacteria, protozoa, and microplastics. Works without chemicals — pure physical filtration through hollow fiber membranes. Ideal for natural sources (streams, rainwater).

Does not eliminate viruses — for urban flooding, combine with purification tablets.

Purification Tablets

Aquatabs / Micropur

Chlorine or iodine kills viruses and bacteria within 30 minutes. Lightweight, cheap, long shelf life. Your last line of defense.

No taste change at correct dosage. Does not remove physical particles.

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