[RWebb]

Beer will make your body lose water - funny joke but don't ever try that for real. You will die a lot sooner.

A backpacking (or the larger, raft trip type) water filter is a good idea also.

I always keep the truck loaded for a camping trip - or a snow closure. That can keep you alive in Wyoming and some parts of Oregon too. Virtually, any state has back country areas that can be trouble if you get lost or have a breakdown.

And, if there is an evacuation - it takes me about a minute to cram the dog into the truck and take off. I'm good for at least a couple of weeks that way. If it's a real emergency, I figure I can kill and eat the weak.