Here’s the honest truth: filtering salt water is a pain in the neck. It’s not like squeezing a lemon. It’s slow, requires constant attention, and if you get lazy, you’ll end up with a mouthful of brine that makes you wish you’d just brought a water bottle. But knowing how to do it feels like having a cheat code for the planet.
So next time you’re at the beach and someone complains about their tap water, you can puff your chest and say, “I could make fresh water from that.” You’ll immediately become either the most interesting person at the party or the one they gently steer away from the snack table. Either way, you’ve got a story—and maybe a few ounces of drinkable ocean.
