Description
A rain catcher is a simple survival device consisting of a 5-foot-square leather tarp stretched across a wooden frame with legs. When properly set up, the tarp forms a basin that collects rainfall for drinking water.
Mechanics
- Water Collection: Catches 2 gallons of drinking water per inch of rainfall
- Capacity: Holds up to 8 gallons total
- Portability: The tarp and frame fold up for easy transport
- Cost: 1 gp
- Weight: 5 pounds
Availability
Merchant Prince Ekene-Afa controls the sale of rain catchers in Port Nyanzaru, making them a monopolized item in the city’s market.