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Preparedness Quick Tip #48: How to Boil Water in a Plastic Water Bottle

Preparedness Quick Tip #48: How to Boil Water in a Plastic Water Bottle - A survival tip from The Penny-Pinching Prepper by Bernie Carr

I love when I get a book that is fully of juicy tidbits for me to glean and learn from. Bernie Carr’s The Penny-Pinching Prepper is the latest of those books to have a home in My Preparedness Library

“HOW TO BOIL WATER IN A PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE

Ideally, a metal container is best for boiling water; however, in an emergency, you can disinfect water in a plastic water bottle. Build your fire under a tree or branch where you can suspend the water bottle. Tie a string around the neck of the bottle and suspend it from the tree or branch, about 6 inches above the fire. Fill the bottle about three-quarters full of water. The fire should start warming up the water. Gradually adjust the height of the string until the bottle is 2 inches above the fire, but not touching it. The water will start to simmer and the plastic may begin to blister. Once the water has boiled for 1 minute, move the bottle away from the fire and allow it to cool before drinking.” excerpt from The Penny-Pinching Prepper by Bernie Carr

I love this tip, not because I plan on finding myself in a situation where I’m without so little that I will go to any means to save myself, but because if I DO find myself in that situation, I have the knowledge to make the effort to save myself instead of just giving up. I will say the idea of heating up plastic to the point of it blistering and releasing those chemicals into my water isn’t appealing, but in a world where plastic bottles are everywhere, but you may not find stainless steel cooking appliances and a tin can may not be handy, knowing this survival tip can be life-saving.

You can read my full review on The Penny-Pinching Prepper here.

Have you tried boiling/disinfecting water in alternative ways? Share your experiences with us!

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Katy Willis is a writer, lifelong homesteader, and master herbalist, master gardener, and canine nutritionist. Katy is a preparedness expert and modern homesteader practicing everyday preparedness, sustainability, and a holistic lifestyle.

She knows how important it is to be prepared for whatever life throws at you, because you just never know what's coming. And preparedness helps you give your family the best chance to thrive in any situation.

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