Goodman & Gurza
Gurza
You ever build a water filter out of bark, pine sap, and a broken mug? It’s the most efficient system you’ll find, no bureaucracy, just plain logic.
Goodman
I’d love to see the “most efficient” system you claim, but bark and pine sap are more useful as a firestarter than a filter. And a broken mug? Unless you’re planning to drink the coffee it once held, I doubt that will clear the water. Stick to sand, charcoal, and a cloth if you want a real filter, or at least get a permit before you start a new “bark‑sap revolution.”
Gurza
Sand’s fine if you’re carrying a bucket, but bark and sap do the job when you’re light on gear. The bark layers trap grit, the sap holds it together, and the mug’s cracked ceramic acts like charcoal, giving you clean water without a permit. Trust me, you’ll still get better water than the city pipes.
Goodman
Sure, a bark‑sap‑mug filter sounds charming, but it probably won’t keep out parasites or bacterial spores. The cracked ceramic might leach metal, and the sap could attract bugs or fungi. City water isn’t perfect, but it’s regulated and tested. If you’re off the grid, at least use sand, activated charcoal, and a clean cloth before trusting bark and sap.
Gurza
Bark, sap and a cracked mug do the job in the field; I’ve tested it on a stream. Sand and charcoal are fine, but they add weight and you still need a cloth. City water’s sodium isn’t a big deal compared to a rusted mug leaking metal. You can add a charcoal layer if you’re paranoid.