>>2781315if you can get a container out in the weeds then you can place water you find in there
you can also make a container out of clay,
clay is just fine dirt basically. really small particles
put the water into the container and let it settle
then gently pour the cleaner water into another container leaving the dirt that settled behind
then you can drink that with the lifestraw or
you can use a plastic bottle, fill the plastic bottle with the cleaner water and squeeze it through the water filter into your drink container
i use a military style stainless steel
this specifically
https://www.amazon.com/Pinty-Stainless-Canteen-Military-Foldable/dp/B014MF0YCC/the belt is great, easy to clip on and off and can carry my machete, knife, and drink/cook equipment.
i drink creek water every day and i use one of these with the above method, s'good.