Hello All,

I found a number of articles online regarding the use of Potassium Permangante ( aka Condy's crystals ) in wilderness fire starting/medical disinfectant of wounds/water purification uses. The only problem is that any guidance on how to safely use the stuff, and ratios of water to Potassium Permanganate is pretty vague.

I remember reading about it in a few old books I have on Afican Hunting but haven't been able to find alot of information on actual amounts to be used in given quantities of water for purification vs disinfectant use. If any of you have experience with this stuff, i'd love to hear about it. I sure don't want to risk doing more harm than good with a solution thats too strong.

It seems like a great item to carry in a survival kit of any size due to the many things its capable doing. If i remember correctly Doug carries some in his pocket sized kit. Something that can disinfect cuts and scrapes, purify drinking water, and also be used to start a fire is definately an item I want to pack in my Kit.

Matt