There is a canal that’s at the bottom of the hill I live on, about 1/4 mile away. If it’s dried up then I would have to go to the river that is about 2 miles away.
Situation A – Drive to the nearest source and fill up all the buckets and bottles I could fit in it.
Situation B – I live in the middle of town so the only way to be stealthy would be to move at night. I would use a backpack filled with water bottles since trying to push a stroller or pull a wagon up the hill would be beyond my capability. It would take quite a few trips.