A different kind of survival book

[JAB]

This book not only explains the importance of filtering water and gives information on how to do so but also has pages that, apparently, work as part of the filtration system!

 

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/drinkable-book-cleans-murky-water/ar-BBlN4Lr?ocid=ansmsnnews11

 

According to the article, it seems that one page can destroy bacteria in up to 100 liters of water.  That is about 26 gallons for those of us who prefer a real measurement to that metric nonsense.  Further, the article says the book, as it currently stands, could filter enough water for a four year supply for one person.  The book seems to still be in the testing phase but, assuming it is eventually available, this gives me some ideas.

 

What if, instead of being designed for mass water filtration, the book took a more 'short term survival' type of approach.  Here is what I am thinking:

 

1.  A lot of folks seem to like to carry notepads, etc. when they go into the woods, back country, etc.  Well, the first twenty pages or so could be made of the type of weather-resistant paper that many such pads use - and the book could come with a 'write in the rain' type pen.

 

2.  There is already edible paper (and printing ink.)  These are used in cake decorating and the like.  So I am thinking that maybe there would be some way to infuse, say, twenty or thirty sheets of edible paper with enough vitamins, minerals and calories that each sheet could - in an extreme emergency - act as a meal replacement or at least a supplement to gathered food.  There could be twenty or so pages of that.

 

3.  The next twenty pages or so could be paper that would be specifically designed to act as good fire-starting material.

 

4.  Finally, in the back of the book, the last twenty or thirty pages could be made of something like a strong, absorbent toilet paper.

 

5.  The way the book's 'cover' would close would make it waterproof and keep the contents clean and dry.  Put a couple of pouches on the spine to hold matches/ligher/firesteel and the previously mentioned 'write in the rain' pen.

 

Just some thoughts I had.

Edited August 18, 2015 by JAB

[Omega]

Quick, copyright that idea, it will sell.