The aim of this project was to create a personal tool capable of producing water in areas with no source of drinkable groundwater.

Research lead to the discovery of a simple technology used in countries such as Nepal and Chile. Spearheaded by groups such as FogQuest, villages erect huge vertical nets, which fog and dew collect on, producing up to 1 liter of fresh water per square meter of mesh per day.

Using this technology I have designed a product for those working/ traveling in remote areas with little or no potable water. The beauty of this design is in its simplicity. One tube, split down the middle. When together the halves act as a walking staff. When spread apart the Y they form naturally channels water to the center, and into your container.

My goal is to publish plans simple enough that anyone can construct the staff using locally available materials. The prototype is made from PVC pipe, but any semi-flexible tube will suffice. Bamboo would be ideal; fast growing, strong, renewable, biodegradable.

Simultaneously, the staff could be produced and sold at outdoor sports stores as a hiking aid; but perhaps more importantly to promote the technology and make the public more aware of the need for sustainable water sources.

Clean water shortage is one of the developing world's biggest problems, and quickly becoming a problem for the developed world as well. I hope this product will make some small impact for those in need.