Hey there—Doug Katz here from The N.U.T.S. Stack, which stands for National Unity Through Sanity—and boy, do we need more of both these days.
I haven’t posted in a little while. Life got busy with my business and then spring break hit—kids home, routine gone, you know the drill. But I’m back with the final installment in my prep series, which I’ve been calling “When the Poop Hits the Fan” (because let’s be honest—it’s not if anymore, it’s when). This last video and article is about something so basic, so critical, that you can’t live without it: water.
Yep. Water. No food, no meds, no shelter, no gear—none of it matters if you can’t hydrate. And even though I’ve saved it for last in the series, it’s actually the most important.
Why Water, and Why Now?
I won’t go into too much detail here on why I’m doing these prep videos—that's all in my earlier content—but let me say this: when even my mom is posting about Curtis Yarvin, you know things are getting real. That’s not fringe anymore. That's mainstream awareness creeping in.
This post wraps up the practical side of the prep series. After this, I’ll be diving back into some commentary about what’s going on in the world, but let’s finish strong—with water.
Step 1: Know Your Water Sources
The first and most obvious thing—you need water to survive. Period. And in a crisis, access is everything.
There are two kinds of water:
Clean/Drinkable
Not Clean/Not Immediately Drinkable
But the first question is: Do you even have access to water?
Where you live dictates what’s possible. I’m lucky—my home is near a stream and a pond. I have a well, and I’ve got a generator to keep it running if the grid goes down. I can also collect rainwater in a pinch. That’s a good setup.
But what if you live in a city? What if you rely on city water and the taps go dry? What if you’re in an arid area like Phoenix or Las Vegas? You can’t assume the faucet will always work. If the system fails, you need to have a backup plan.
Tip: Use AI tools like ChatGPT or your favorite to create a localized water access plan. Plug in your environment, your resources, and your location, and let the AI give you suggestions tailored to where you live. It's not perfect, but it's a great start.
Step 2: Is It Drinkable?
Once you have access, the next step is figuring out if it’s safe to drink. If you’re not 100% sure—assume it’s not. This is where knowledge and gear come into play.
I’m a huge fan of old-school Army manuals. They’re free, detailed, and created for real-world scenarios. They’ll teach you how to tell if water might be potable. For example, flowing water is typically better than stagnant, but even that’s not guaranteed.
Bottom line: if you’re unsure, treat it.
Step 3: Filter and Purify
There are a lot of great ways to purify water, and you don’t need to break the bank to get started.
Here’s my list of must-haves:
Personal Water Filter: This is your go-to for bug-out bags. Every family member should have one. Know how much water it can process and have replacements on hand.
Home Filtration: Stock larger systems (like gravity-fed filters or even a basic Brita for short-term use). Just remember, if there’s no water coming in, even the best system is useless.
DIY Options: Learn how to build emergency filters with sand, charcoal, and buckets. Army manuals and survival books have instructions.
Boiling: No filter? Boil it. It won’t remove particles, but it will kill bacteria and parasites.
Solar and Distillation Systems: Simple stills (some even solar-powered) are an excellent option for long-term resilience. You can build or buy these, and they’re a smart investment for community-level prepping.
Step 4: Build Knowledge & Scale for Community
Water is too important to hoard. If your neighbors are dying of thirst and you’re sipping filtered spring water alone, you’ve missed the point.
Start building your reference library now. Print manuals. Watch tutorials. Learn from the old ways and blend it with new tech. And once you’re set up for yourself, think about scaling to help others—because true preparedness includes your community.
One Last Soapbox Moment
If you’re the head of a household—mom, dad, grandparent, or caretaker—and you’re not preparing, then I have to ask: Can you look your family in the eye and say you did your job when things fall apart?
If not, it’s time to get serious. Things are getting visibly bad with no slowing of the momentum. The game is about control and, without planning and preparation, you and the people who depend on you will have none. Planning is responsibility. Preparadeness is responsibility.
If you are a young adult without a family of your own and your family has not begun to do this, you can own it. You can make sure that your loved ones are safe if a bad event. You don’t need permission.
Final Thoughts
Thanks for watching this series. I really appreciate the support and feedback. If you want to help me keep it going, you can subscribe or visit The NUTS Stack store. I keep prices low—I’m not doing this to get rich, I’m doing it because I think it matters.
Check out the merch, grab a manual, and remember:
NUTS = National Unity Through Sanity.
Let’s bring some sanity back—together.
This will not make me rich but helps me keep up the fight. It also lets you show your support for retaking America with a movement of sanity and practicality.
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