[kittygrrl]

It's just another day until its not...how to make it through the chaos without dropping a lot of money on fancy gear. First up-------coffee filters these are probably in a drawer somewhere and can be used in so many survival situations. If you've got them consider yourself ahead of the game. First up coffee filters-----they are cheap lightweight and versatile. Qualities that qualify for a place in your survival kit. The most important thing you have to figure out first is clean water. Coffee filters can provide the first step in removing debri, dirt and sediment from your water and make purifying your water easier. After running it through your coffee filter your water is ready to be boiled, bleached or purification tablets, the coffee filter will also improve the taste of the water making it more like your tap water--------next, wound care---in an emergency without a first aid kit available use the coffee filter to cover a cleaned wound. clean soft and absorbent make them ideal for a small wound to protect it from dirt and secure it with tape not perfect but not bad!-------next a good base for a fire starter, stuff with dryer lint or smear a bit of petroleum jelly and it lights easily-----------some other uses, they can be used for emergency toilet paper, oil blotters, napkins or for holding a snack. Tip stash 20 or 30 and secure with rubber bands in ziploc bag and put them in your bug out Easy pack with no weight----construction of this post using Prep Life Hacks material