equipment$60–120used in 1 side quest

Gravity-fed water filter system

Two-bag system where dirty water flows through a filter into a clean collection bag using gravity alone. Processes gallons per hour without pumping or power.

What to look for

  1. 1Removes bacteria and protozoa (99.9%+)—this is the minimum safety standard
  2. 2Bags hold 1.5+ gallons each for group or multi-day capacity
  3. 3Replaceable filter elements with stated lifespan in gallons
  4. 4Hanging system that works from tree branches or door frames

Skip

  • Systems that require specialty replacement filters from one brand only
  • Bags without measurement markings for tracking daily water intake

Used for: Emergency water purification during outages · Processing creek or lake water for drinking · Group camping hydration · Off-grid practice runs

Side quests that use it

Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.