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Problem Statement: Current water transport solutions either strain the body during long distance carrying or expose water to contamination due to difficult to clean designs and poor sealing. There is a need in under developed areas for a product that reduces physical burden and ensures hygienic water transport. Concept 1 - Rolling Drum with Dual Mode Handle This concept is a rolling container like the Hippo Roller but adds improvements in comfort and hygiene. The drum will have a smooth cylindrical body with sealed caps on both ends for easy cleaning. A collapsible dual mode handle lets the user either push or pull it depending on terrain. The caps would have filter discs to ensure the water entering stays clean. The design emphasizes durability, minimal parts, and manufacturability using molded plastic. Concept 2 - Backpack Reservoir with Detachable Base Stand This concept targets people who still prefer carrying water on their backs or heads but need a safer, more ergonomic alternative. The backpack would use a soft, flexible water bladder supported by a lightweight frame. Once at home, the pack can be detached and placed upright on a small stand that turns it into a dispenser. The fill port is wide for cleaning and has a dust sealed lid. It could be manufactured using locally available materials like molded plastic. Concept 3 - Modular Water Pod System This concept is a set of smaller but stackable pods that connect together into a frame or a shoulder harness. The users can use as many pods as they want to, making it customizable for weight and distance. The pods can be connected together for group transport, allowing families to share the load. The modular approach also makes replacements cheaper, since a single pod can be swapped instead of the whole container. Summary: All three concepts aim to make water transport safer, cleaner, and less physically demanding while keeping the cost low enough for developing communities. Each design approaches the problem from a different direction allowing the team to choose whichever one best fits the target user.