I'm not picking on you Brum....it's just that I was born, raised and still work daily in this desert. When I was younger, we were all taught the concept of the 'solar still' and I, like most of my peers thought it was the answer to survival in the desert. I reflect back on those who taught us this concept and am certain that none of them had in fact ever made one themselves under 'real world' conditions. I have done it....drank several gallons of water in the process and than waited half a day for the 1/2 cup of liquid that it produced.

Got to thinking though...the dynamite might not be such a bad idea. Light weight and multi-functional;
1) create hole for 'solar still'
2) find the correct spot in a wash...create a 'well'
3) good for fishing
4) will definitely stop a charging bear
5) will dig a 'cat-hole' in solid rock
6) will aid SAR pilots if you get lost
7) use as tent stake.....come on....the list could be endless. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />