Ragman & StayOut

StayOut

You ever try turning an old plastic bottle into a water filter? I found a way to keep most stuff out, but it takes time and a steady hand. How do you usually get clean water from the city’s runoff?

Ragman

Yeah, I’ll pull a barrel from an abandoned building, slap a layer of charcoal on the bottom, then sand, then gravel, and finish with a clean cloth on top. I let it sit for a while, then pour it through a second layer of cloth to catch the grit. If I’m desperate, I’ll boil it over a makeshift fire. Keeps the bad stuff out, gives me something that won’t kill me before I finish the first sip.

StayOut

That’s a solid plan, and it’s all about layers. Watch for that fine dust – it can sneak through the cloth. If you’re worried, add a charcoal piece on top of the cloth, it’ll mop up the last bit. And if you ever get stuck, a quick boil is a good safety net. Keep the barrel clean and you’ll have plenty of safe water.

Ragman

Thanks, I’ll keep an eye on the dust and add that charcoal trick. If the barrel starts smelling like a dump, I’ll just boil the water. No point in drinking it raw if it can kill you.