Reddit mentions: The best emergency food supplies

I wrote this up earlier today for someone who wanted to start getting prepped on ~$75/Month but also wanted to not have to cook the foods. I did include some long term storage as the first step anyway because it's so cheap and easy, but so far as consumables go, this is a good start for you.

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A lot of this is a shelf life and storage space issue. If you have plenty of room for storage, I'd start like this:

• Month 1: This doesn't meet your doesn't-need-to-be-cooked guideline, but it's a really solid start to bulk up on available calories and requires minimal cash and effort, so it's going in anyway. Ignore it if it's not for you.
  
  Buy two 50lb bags of white rice from a place like Costco or Sam's Club. Find 3 food safe 5 gallon buckets with lids. Get Mylar Bags and O2 Absorbers. Then hit Youtube for instructions on what to do with them. If the Mylar bags bit will hold you back from doing this, then skip them and just clean the buckets then dump rice in them straight. Seal, date, set aside. That's 160,000 calories in month 1. Given normal pantry supplies that stretches things out quite a ways. Plan on rotating out at 7ish years if put straight into the bucket and 20 years if you use the Mylar. Realistically, with Mylar, white rice may be good for much longer than 20 years (most people say 30, but for the minimal investment I'd rotate earlier to be safe).
  
  
• Month 2:
  
  Grab a Water Bob (not right now though, hurricane season has prices high and stocks low for them). Also, a Sawyer Water Filter or two. That gives you an opportunity to grab an extra hundred gallons of water in your bathtub initially given enough warning, and some water purification options later on.
  
  
• Month 3:
  
  Assuming you have storage capacity, start looking at #10 cans of food. Those are the cans that are around a foot tall and very wide. Look for things that you would eat and would be usuable in your daily lives, but also ones that would be calorie dense. For example, refried beans, nacho cheese, baked beans, white potatoes, chick peas, chili with beans, etc. Those are things you can use in recipes at home, but can pick them up and store them for a couple of years first. Getting them in the larger can is a better return on investment/dollar than buying smaller ones.
  
  
• Month 4: This is probably more what you were looking for.
  
  If your pantry isn't topped up with the things your family normally eats, drop that money to get a little deeper on those things. Velveeta cheese, crackers, cans of soup, noodles, peanut butter/jelly, canned vegetables/fruit, pasta/sauce, salsa, dried/canned beans, seasonings, canned meat, canned chili, etc. Date them and make sure to work through the oldest first. Having the normal foods you eat in bulk will likely end up being what gets you through most things (like the current hurricane season, job loss, winter blizzard, etc). Spending on these things can be used to fill out whatever is left of your budget when it gets partially used up on other things. I'd also maybe consider having some flats of bottled water at home as well. I usually keep 4-7 Costco sized ones on hand for my SO and I.
  
  
• Month 5:
  
  Start looking at longer term bulk water storage. I like 5 gallon stackable water cubes as they're easier to move and use and you buy them as you have a little extra cash here and there, but if you want to bump the budget up a bit for a month and your wife won't look at you like you're crazy, a 55 gallon barrel is a better price per gallon than the individual cubes. Sometimes there's just no replacing having your own clean water source ready to go. Barring all of that, if your family will use them just grab a bunch of flats of bottled water and rotate them. Stacked high they don't take up a ton of floor space.
  
  
• Month 6 and Beyond:
  
  At this point you're pretty well set initially for both water and food. Keep the pantry stocked and rotating. Add on for long term stored water as you see fit and maybe invest in something like a Big Berkey if you really want to drop some money into it. At that point I'd probably begin considering longer term food storage. More rice, add in some dry beans (roughly 5 year shelf life in Mylar/Buckets), and if you're feeling really into it you can get unground wheat and that will last 30 years or better in Mylar/Buckets. You'll just need to have a hand crank grinder or two to use it.
  
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  I get wanting ready to eat foods, and that's pretty easy to do and a great place to start, but as one last recommendation... grab yourself a Propane Burner and a high pressure hose for it so that you can use regular propane tanks. You may be able to eat cold soup out of the can, but it's a lot more comforting when it's warm, and you can pretty easily have the ability to add more of your foods into your diet (like spaghetti or mac and cheese) when you can still have a burner to work with.

Praxis prepper is pretty level headed. Canadian prepper is okay, but pitches his products a bit much. Outside that you've got LDS prepper and viking preparedness, both of which are strong on the religious aspects. Prepping princess is a bit odd, but does target a lower income viewer.

You'll want to prepare for the events that are most likely to happen in your environment, and then just general social unrest second. Go watch "One year in hell" to get an idea of what a truly dire social unrest situation can be like.

Personally, I'd also suggest securing water, then food, then arms. I assume you've probably already got arms, so if something happened tomorrow, you could offer your services as a defense agent to someone that has the ability to take care of you and yours in return. I bought a 1000L IBC tote, commonly used in industries that are also re-purposed into aquaponic tanks a lot. I got it $40 used and another for free from work, you want one that's been used in something food grade safe, that you could store out of direct sunlight, and put in some sort of long term water storage chemicals, which is often just a very low dose of chlorine. I suggest keeping it out of the sun in order to avoid the clean water leeching the plastics in it. Another way to go for mobile situations, is smaller containers you can put in your car or some methods to purify the water that you do collect if your environment allows for such activities. You'll want about a gallon of water per person per day. That will actually seem like a whole lot if you ever have to use it, including showers and what not.

Amazon has a bucket of food from Augason farms, it isn't the only thing you'd want for 30 days but it would keep you alive. It's mostly the cheap carbs, rice, noodles, potatoes, etc, but you could add in anything you like. The spices are a bit off from good, but it's workable and "cheap." I bought one for each member of my family, threw them in a closet and hope they stay there for 18 more years. This is the one I bought. Really just aim for around 2,000 calories per day per adult, then add in your neighbor's pets as needed. This gives you a month to find a way to produce food or get the hell out of your location. I favor aquaponics and greenhouses for longer production methods if you're got the space, focused on things like wheat, potatoes, beets, but also I love perennials. Kiwi, black/rasp/etc berries, apples, walnuts (can also be tapped for a walnut syrup, like maples). Also consider anything that grows locally, it'll take less efforts to keep alive and can spread on its own. If you're moving, bugging out, focus on hunting and trapping animals less than plants as a food source. Unless you're familiar with the plants it's easy to kill yourself. I downloaded an app that can ID plants, but that'll only work when the system is up, and in which case I'd just buy apples.

You'll need a way to remove your waste, if you can safely process that into biomass for your garden, awesome. That's something that'll take some time to master, so I'd say don't read about it and try it just on some Tuesday night. Outside that, waste systems for a city will usually keep operating long after water systems fail.

Learn how to make something you can trade in an emergency that people will need and you'll need less abilities to do it all.

Like alcohol or fuels.

Hi there. Welcome to an unfortunate club where membership sometimes has steep prices. I am glad you have gotten an early start on preparing 12 cases of water may be enough. The guidance is normally 1 gallon per person per day for 3 days. This includes enough for food preparation, drinking, sanitary, and hygiene needs. You may also want to consider a bathtub liner that acts as a storage tank (like this one ) to aid in toilet flushing or if your water delivery system fails. This did happen for some folks during Harvey, so its importance cannot be overstated. The same amount of food and water should also be stored for your pet.

You also want to make sure you have non-perishable food on hand. If you can eat it, Peanut butter is a great source of energy when you need it during problematic times and clean up. Otherwise think like a hiker for food options. They are usually light easy to store and have high yield for you.

Consider power banks for electronics. Also purchase a hand crank radio as these will be vital to you for communication and information from local authorities in the event your power is out. Flashlights and batteries too. It is hard to see you at night if you need rescue, waving your hand in front of a flashlight is a basic but amazing beacon. Also entrainment like some music and a deck of cards are an extreme comfort when it sucks most. I can also say, from personal experience, extra socks and underwear are GOLD!

Your local and county OEM will be the best people to listen to for evacuation advice. They are paid to constantly consider and revise plans on this.

I hope that all of this is for nothing and that you are spared a major incident, but this is a good start for an all hazards kit. Check out Ready.gov for more specific information on this in case I missed something.

Above all being prepared is being safe.

I wish you ease in this time and hope that Irma decides to vacay somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic instead of any land.

Do you have a bathtub in your apartment? If so, get one of these waterBobs - average price is usually $25-30 shipped. You can use that in conjunction with a Sawyer filter such as this (but there are many options). Time how long it would take you to fill your bathtub up completely (or research average time). If SHTF, you'll need that much time to fill it up completely. 100 gallons of water should last you quite a bit of time if you use it sparingly, and if you live alone, even 30-50 gallons will last you a good amount of time.

As for food, look for kits that offer you 30+ days of food that don't take up much space. Get a good variety of foods that are ready to eat immediately, require a bit of cooking, or foil pouches that you can just add boiling water and wait. This gives you flexibility (and potential mobility as the circumstances dictate).

Flashlights and batteries are important. Headlamps are very practical. If the power goes out, nighttime is dark. Super dark. If you're in the city, it's pitch black. Get yourself two headlamps, two flashlights and a lantern. Using common batteries is ideal. Calculate the lifespan of their batteries, then make sure you have enough batteries to last you a month of moderate use. (This is less than you'd expect, some headlamps can run 10+ hours on a single set of batteries, and good LED lanterns Like this popular one have up to 90 hours life on low setting. Use it 5 hours a night on fresh batteries, you have potentially half a month of use (so just two sets of batteries would last you a while).

You'll need a way to cook, too. Make sure the area you decide to cook if you need to bug in is well ventilated. Cooking by a window is ideal. Again, most the food you have will mostly just be boiling water and rehydrating the food, or heating water up for extra disinfectant. So figure if you're going to use alcohol, fuel gels, solids, etc and get yourself a good supply of them. Stock up on matches and lighters.

Have a bug-out bag with 72 hours worth of supplies near the door. This should be completely self contained and under the assumption that you'd leave EVERYTHING in your apartment behind except for the clothes on your back and whatever shoes you put on. People like their packs being tactical, others say nondescript. I say whatever is comfortable for you to travel in.

And that's just the very tip.

Looks fine for "I'm going to the hurricane shelter" purposes.

Suggestions:

Especially if you load much else in there you probably want something with a shoulder strap, if not a backpack. Carrying anything in your hand will get tiring, even if it's just around a campus or wherever you end up.

You've got ramen but nothing to hold water, let alone heat it in. For sustenance, try some purpose-built emergency rations that are ready to eat and last basically forever. And/or add a backpackers all-in-one mug you can heat water in, mix your stuff in, then eat / drink it.

Unbox that radio and store the batteries pre-installed. I virtually guaranty that cheap thing (not an insult here) has a "hard" physical switch and zero parasitic draw. No sense having things separate and potentially lost. Also – make sure it actually works!

Especially if you're a "set it and forget it" type – lose the alkaline batteries in favor of Energizer Lithiums. Ten year shelf life and no potential for messy / damaging leakage. Strongly consider standardizing on one size (AA or AAA) instead of messing with adapters. While you're at it, add a flashlight. Even if you EDC one. Even if it's just a Harbor Freight freebie.

That charger is a low-amp one, right? Probably 500mA max. You'd do well to have one that did a full 2.1A, since if/when you get access to electricity you (and everyone else) will want quick charging. A longer USB cord wouldn't be bad. Consider a multi-port charger, and a dual-tip micro-USB / Lightning cable so you can be someone's hero.

Add some duct tape. C'mon, you can't have any sort of bag without duct tape. Wrap it over a short dowel, large nail, etc. for additional usefulness. A little cord too. Ten feet of paracord, or even just string, can be super useful and takes basically zero space. Throw a couple decent sized zip-ties in. Those tiny buggers are nice sometimes, but definitely aren't long or strong enough to handle many useful tasks.

Replace those screwdrivers with a multitool so you have more size options, plus a blade, scissors, etc. and especially a pair of pliers. If you're enough of a tool snob to care (pretty sure based on what you packed that's "no") feel free to ignore me.

Put that TP in a zipper bag. It's not going to do you much good for anything if it gets wet from unexpected rain, a spilled bottle, etc. – pack your clothes and other soft goods in zipper bags too, for the same reason. The bags themselves can become very useful, even if only for separating your stanky worn drawers from everything else.

The thing with bug out bags is first figuring out where you're going to bug out to and how you're going to get there. Do you have relatives that live 100 miles away? If so can you walk there if your car is unusable? I'm still struggling with this as my family is in the exact opposite direction of where I'd want to bug out to in a disaster/ SHTF situation.

Unfortunately, BOB's can get pretty expensive quickly - I picked my bag and contents for an indefinite bug out so naturally I ended up spending a good amount of $ on it - BUT spaced out purchases throughout many months as I also didn't have the money to be spending all at once.

Anyway, if you want to keep it under $50, I'd suggest looking for second hand bags....even for a halfway decent one, this can bring your budget to at least half that. Ideally, you'll want one with an internal frame and a belt strap. This will keep the weight off your shoulders and distributed evenly throughout - this is especially important if you plan on walking a bunch of miles. If you're not planning on walking far, then this isn't much of an issue but to me, bugging out assumes some walking involved.

Following the survival rule of 3's, the first item you'll need to address is some sort of shelter. Get some 550 paracord and a decent tarp. This shouldn't cost too much and you can make a quick & easy A frame type shelter. Even a few heavy duty trash bags could go a long way (ie solar shower, solar still).

I'd def get at least a light summer sleeping bag unless you feel ok sleeping on a bundle of pine sprigs. Do you have decent hiking boots and wool socks ready to go? I see a lot of bug out bags skimping on this but to me is one of the most important things to have.

Can you start a fire with the fire striker you have? How about if the ground is wet? Not saying you need to get one of these but also not sure if you would be able to process wood with a leatherman.

Next is water. Do you have a cup/ canteen to hold/ boil water in? If you're on the run, get something like this. But if you have time to boil any stagnant water, the canteen with cup linked above is a good idea to have.

For food, yeah protein bars, cans of tuna are cheap and good to have. I got a few of these. But they actually get kinda heavy quick (3 days worth of food in one block). For longer term, I'm currently looking into a decent fishing rod and setting snares.

Hope this helps! If you want to spend a bit more $ I can share with you some of the other contents I have..

What species if roach are you keeping? I've read dubia (I'm sure most other roaches too) are smart enough to be selective about what they eat vs what nutrients they need. I'm sure they can use that, but I would at least supplement it at a 30/70 ratio with some cheap dry dog food, for protein mostly. Dubia can produce protien from carbs (interesting stuff), but it's not efficient and they'd prefer a straight source of it.

If you want to go cheap though, I feed mine almost exclusively dog food I steal from my parents house and leafy table scraps. I'm not saying it's the best diet, I'm sure there is better, but my little guys do just fine

Edit: just checked the nutritional facts on that page, they have nothing. They're just carbs. No vitamins, no other nutrients. They're not really even cheap, for a staple food you're trying to feed roaches. You'd be better off with those orange slice candies, they're basically the same, but available in the super market for a fraction of the cost, and with both products you'll have to supplement something else in for nutrients anyhow. I'm not saying carbs aren't important for your roaches, but I'm sure there are better sources. Maybe something like this. It has a bit more nutrition, more than double the calories, and costs less

Shudders are good. I also use 3M security film. It's completely clear and my condo association has no idea. 3M only sells their stuff to professional installers but you can buy DIY quality stuff off Amazon cheap. Just look up '3m security film', and you'll get dozens of brands. Many very highly rated.

For water, I love me my Water Bob. Cheap and easy to use. If a hurricane is in bound, this is a no brainer.

For power that was the first thing I did when I bought my condo.

I did a ton of research and found indoor generators (all need professional installation that I was researching). Basically mine is tucked in my utility closet with my HVAC and water heater. But most places also make them to be concealed looking like benches or bars, etc.

Anyway, the grid keeps it full. Once the grid drops it instantly kicks over and powers my whole place (I spared no expense, but you can get them wired to just do a refrigerator, microwave, hot water, stuff like that).

Once the grid comes back, it recharges the generator.

Now, mine lasts full 12hrs under full load. Because my city is pretty good at restoring shit.

But! All of them get optional solar integration. Which I will be getting next year. Where I can pull the panels out of the closet, put them against my windows and plug them in.

So a lot of options here.

Google: indoor battery generators

>What do you guys recommend for a lantern?

Redundancy:

• Get a good LED lantern and test it out while camping, make sure it is bright enough to let you cook in the dark and also doesn't drain batteries super quick or inconvenient for some reason. If it sucks, try a new one.
  
• Get a headlamp. If you've had to cook in the dark while camping, you'll realize how damn useful it is to have. You've got both hands to work with and you see everything you look at. Test out while camping.
  
• Some non-electric alternative
  
• I love this thing. It can be a NOAA radio, it can charge a USB device, it can be a flashlight. It can be powered by charging through USB, through hand cranking, and through solar. Loved it when I was camping. Don't even have to worry about batteries.
  
  I've discovered camping is the perfect time to test out lots of your preps. You don't know how useful this stuff is until it's pitch black and trying to fry up some burgers and also mix your girlfriend a margarita and multi-tasking. I've found some things awesome (headlamp) and some things just impractical this way. It's made me remove and add stuff to my BOB. I highly recommend taking your BOB and other prep gear camping and trying it out for real.
  
  Going by amazon.com reviews is almost always a good idea in my experience. Whatever battery lantern has 4.5 or 5 stars and 150 reviews is almost always a good pick. Buy spare batteries too!
  
  Q2: Do you have a tub?
  
  I think the main thing here is you want >72 hours of spare water already without doing anything fancy. You should have some water ready without having to filter anything. If your faucet turns off, you're not going to go start filtering ocean water. The sidebar has info about requirements, suggesting 2 gallons of water per person per day, and 5 per if it includes hygienic purposes.
  
  Chances are you'll way more often deal with not having water for a couple of days rather than not having water ever again. If you can't go a few days without water comfortably, you should focus on that. Get something to store water and fill them. Buy a few packs of bottled water and keep it in the closet. Get that waterBOB. Have at least 72 hours worth for your family just directly from stocks. After you've got that done, then maybe consider "long term solutions"... but arguably you've probably got a lot of other stuff you should take care of before that, like extra beans and rice and cans of food.
  
  I don't think there's any easy way to handle ocean => potable. Here's the thing. Let's say you'd benefit from something like that. That means you have no more water? Your city is completely water-free, as in everyone is trying to get water? Shit will get hellish. What are you going to do, go to the ocean, grab a few buckets of water and take it home? Either you've got a stealthy way of getting a lot of salt water to your house (live near the ocean?) or you are going to be noticed and people will start begging you for water for their grandmother, infant, etc. Get ready to have families lining up on your door step, begging for your help, fighting over half cups of water.
  
  My point is, if you're prepping for never having water running again, you've got a lot more to handle and it'd be absolute chaos. It'd be better to make sure you can go 2 weeks safely at home without food and water, and if you've got that covered, then you can maybe consider long term homestead craziness. You prepare for a flat tire before you prepare for lightning striking your car, know what I mean?

There are just so many acceptable options. You can....

• Buy MREs - Size and Weight can be a problem. You can field strip them to reduce this. They are normally costly and field stripping reduces how long they last.
  
• Buy freeze dried - Really light to carry but that water has to be replaced so either carry some with you or hope you can get your hands on some. You would also ideally want to heat the water but I have heard you can do them cold. A bit pricey as well but a real weight saver if you think you can reliably find/purify water.
  
• Make your own - Things like spam are calorie dense and can be paired with other items to round it out. You can end up with things you have to heat as well depending on what you pack. You can however pack more comfort foods. (which I would not worry about for 3 days)
  
• Ration Bars - This is my choice for a 3 day scenario. Cheap, Compact, Fairly light, and Calorie and Nutrient dense. Brand 1 Brand 2 Brand 3.
  
  I chose the ER Bars (Brand 1) because I liked the bag and nutrients. It is not perfect but you can eat it for 3 days without too much problem. You can always throw a few Clif bars in for extra flavor if you really need to.
  
  There are probably more options I am not considering at the moment. For 3 days though, any of them would work. All you need are calories to get you through a fairly short time and any of these will provide that. Even a box of Clif bars(if you dont mind the shorter shelf life).

All bug out bags should have one thing in common: The rule of threes.

In survival situations, the rule of three states that you should preferably have at least three ways of performing any survival task. For a bug out bag, this means you should have the tools to perform each of the following actions in at least three ways:

Start a Fire

• Matches
  
• Flint & steel
  
• Lighter
  
• Focusing lens/mirror (Fresnel Lenses are best)
  
• Piston igniter
  
  Signal at a Distance
  
  
• Smoke generator
  
• Flares
  
• Signaling mirror
  
• Fire
  
  Generate Light
  
  
• Battery-powered flashlight
  
• Crank-powered flashlight
  
• Chemlights
  
• Fire
  
  Treat injuries
  There's really only one way to treat injuries, so rather than having three different ways of doing it, make sure you have the three essentials:
  
  
• First aid kit
  
• Training
  
• First aid manual
  
  Purify Water
  
  
• Purification tablets
  
• Hand-held filter (ceramic are the best, but activated charcoal work too)
  
• Container to boil it with (Starting to see how useful fire is, yet?)
  
  Stay Warm
  
  
• Mylar blanket
  
• Spare clothing
  
• You guessed it; Fire
  
  Obtain Food
  
  
• Compact snares
  
• Edible plant guide
  
• Collapsible rifle (if legal in your area), slingshot, crossbow, or other hunting weapon.
  
  As well as these items, you should have as much of the following as you can get:
  
  
• Three days' worth of water. Two liters is enough if you don't intend to sweat excessively, but twice that may be necessary.
  
• Three days' worth of food. Emergency Rations are extremely compact for their calorie content and are your best bet, as they can be eaten straight out of the package.
  
• 20' (or more) of rope that can support at least twice your body weight.
  
• Compass & Map. This isn't as necessary if you're very familiar with the area you plan to bug out into, but is still highly recommended.
  
• GPS. Most collapse scenarios will not see a loss of GPS functionality, and those that do generally don't project losing it for at least a few weeks in, long after you've (hopefully) established a secure temporary site. If you include one of these, a portable solar charger to keep the batteries topped off.

Overkill for you, I think but I'm grabbing a non-playa tested WaterBOB and yes you can use it without a tub. Seems decent. We shall see. I'd totally spring for a military bladder if I could, but, I can't. For you, I'd just get gallon jugs to supplement what you have. It makes it easier to distribute the weight in your car as well. The homer buckets aren't food grade IIRC, so, your milage/smell may vary. You'd probably be alright. If you want to do that, you'd be best off swinging by a restaurant or bakery and asking them for some food grade 5/7 gal buckets.

For Shelter-in-place:

• Admittedly, I'm a little slack on foodstuff... i have ZERO dehydrated emergency provisions (I want gluten-free, non-GMO, but all the choices are confusing so I need guidance on the best BRAND to purchase???). I have 3 travel totes filled with granola bars, trail mix, luxury snacks for the kids, coffee, bulk rice, bulk beans, bulk flour, bulk salt, canned chicken, canned tuna, assorted canned meats, sardines, spices/condiments... about 30days worth. I need 90days PLUS powdered milk brand recommendations.
  
• For water, I have 4x30gal food grade plastic containers with spigots. The water is recycled every 3 months and disinfected by unscented bleach (8 drops/gal). I also have 3x100gal WaterBOBS (http://www.amazon.com/waterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2) for a total capacity of 420gal of fresh water.
  
• For waste disposal, I have a hassock for 5gal bucket (and 50lbs of lime) as well as a full portable latrine.
  
• Some medical supplies (advil, tylenol, benadryl, plus left over meds) and Iodine tablets
  
• Basic supplies (disinfecting, cleaning and first aid) - 10x Bleach, 10x Hydrogen Peroxide, 10xIsopropyl Alochol, 10xWhite Vinegar, 10xApple cider Vinegar, 10xBaking Soda, 10xBorax, 5xAmmonia, 5xlaundry detergent, 5xcooking oil
  
• All my camping gear is packed in crates, ready for travel
  
• All my construction tools are packed in crates, ready for travel
  
• All my self-defense gear is packed in crates, ready for travel
  
• I have a small 5'x8'x trailer (plus tie-downs) to transport all my gear to my safer location
  
• Out of habit, I stockpile toilet paper, paper towels, plastic baggies, kitchen and contractor bags
  
  What's missing from my shelter-in-place plan??? A LOT, I think...
  
  
• No plastic sheeting for the inside/outside of the house (chemical/biological protection)
  
• No gas masks/MOPP suits - If it comes to this, I dont know if I want to survive - what are your thoughts???
  
• 4-5 5gal 'Jerry Cans' and manual transfer pump for gasoline (remember Katrina???)
  
• A larger first aid kit with surgical needle/thread (enough to perform minor surgery or major trauma care)
  
• I need many more medical supplies (antibiotics, muscle relaxers, painkillers, steroids, topicals, bags of saline, etc.)
  
  any guidance on this list??

Not sure if this is common knowledge, but you can flush a toilet by filling the bowl with water. Obviously water will be scarce, but you can reuse any gray water you may have, i.e. from washing.

If you're planning to bug in, or at least want it as an option, I highly recommend getting a water bob. That link is to Amazon, but I'm sure you can get it a little cheaper. Well worth every penny and can help in any situation. For example if a big storm is coming, you can fill up one of your tubs and have fresh potable water just in case something happens, i.e. power outage or contamination.

Also, if you're worried about Potable water, check out local camping supply stores for a LifeStraw (or similar) water filter. I use one while camping instead of lugging ten gallons of water into the woods. It'll clean up the scummiest pond water into clear drinkable stuff.

It doesn't filter out things like oil contamination, though, so fill up your bathtub. They're sold out for obvious reasons, but something like this really helps.

Raid your recycling for containers, too. Fill up all you can while you can.

Best wishes.

ITT: people getting hung up about the gun(s).

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You all wouldnt be saying shit if he put in a machete for self defense.

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Moving on:

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The powerbank should probably be one with a solar cell. It isnt going to be very much but if power is out, at least the sun will help a little.

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Also I'm not sure how long this kit is supposed to last. According to FEMA, at least 72 hours if not longer. I've also seen some rumblings of a food supply to last two weeks.

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Rations vs Supply

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One's literally ready to go out of the wrapper the other needs prep.

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An adjustable wrench as well to turn off water or more importantly natural gas flows

I've tried these before and I have a bunch around. They're pretty good. You can't really live off them if you're going to be running around a lot and they don't fill you up but they're pretty good to have considering their cost and zero maintenance.

I'm in Orange County.

To my north is LA. To my south is San Diego. I'd have to go through something worse before getting to something better there.

To the east is desert (part of it it literally named death valley. To the west is Ocean. There's nothing there for me unless I've specifically planned something beforehand.

There's local mountains, but those are two lane, winding roads and are likely to be jammed up or (intentionally or accidentally) physically obstructed. Any chance at scoring some game will be exhausted in a matter of weeks due to overhunting.

Unless there's a deadly environmental effect like radiation, your safest bet is to hunker down. Keep a couple months worth of shelf stable food, get a WaterBob and keep it topped off until you've got no running water. Make sure you know of the closest location you can get more water and come up with a plan to get it and purify it. Keep stocked up on plenty of ammo.

Then if you find yourself in a food riot kind of situation, do your best to remain hidden. If it's known no support would ever come, you'd have better chances of relocating to a more suitable place after 1-2 months and most everyone is either gone or dead.

Here is a fantastic 20$ solution that gets you 100 gallons of clean water

Also, LENTILS LENILS LENTILS. They taste great, store more compactly, cook faster and are better for you. Throw some curry powder in there and you got yourself a tasty ass meal.

If you really wanted to be frugal and give yourself a bit of an ascetic test you could buy a large bag of rice and a multivitamin. You would be fine for the month, and just think how good that first real meal would be when the month is over. Plus, you'd save a lot of that card for other things. If you wanted to make it less harsh, you could buy a few splurge foods like:

Spaghetti-O's (you could actually just buy these and be fine for the month too, 5 cans a day = $5 x 30 days = $150)

Mountain House dehydrated meals

Mac and Cheese

Any number of other things, really. The rice is an absolute frugal grocery staple. Beyond that, go to Amazon and search the listings under Grocery>Packaged Meals & Side Dishes. Just don't forget a multivitamin.

I have placed an order with everyone's suggestions in mind for a starter BOB. Thank you everyone for your input.

Here is what it is looking like so far:

Bag: I'm just going to use a northface bag I have that still appears new after 4+ years of use. Was my college bag originally so was used everyday. Very well built.
Here it is for reference

Knife: Since I freed up some money, I went ahead and picked up the Kabar also grabbed a leather sheath. Hopefully I don't get flack for it having a USMC logo on it. It is their knife anyway after-all.

Multitool Decided I probably would need a multitool of some sort.

Nalgene bottle and cup Thanks for alerting me to the cup, I didn't know these exist and should come in handy.

First aid kit based on suggestions.

Sawyer mini water filter

Saw chain was questioned but after watching the user video of him sawing through a tree in like 5 seconds I'm sold. I've tried cutting wood with machetes and hatchets and it is a PITA.

Emergency Blankets can't be too warm I feel.

Rations I will be taking at least 6 days worth.

Emergency Tent Will need to see how big this is. I might just get a tarp for my eno.

Compass

Cordage

Water treatment tablets

Headlamp

Emergency Bivvy

I also have a Ruger LCP with ~100 rounds I will toss in. I need to make copies of all of my documents to include. I already have a tactical flashlight to put in but will need some extra batteries. I have extra glasses to include. Have some flint and steel and bic lighters to include. Considering some sort of magnifying lense. The eno hammock, some jeans, a sweatshirt, rain jacket, and cap will be included. Also some sunglasses. I need to grab some duct tape, charger/radio, some sort of ereader or survival book, and probably a dozen other things I can't think of right now.

I will also need to make one for my 100lb black lab since I realized I wouldn't be able to leave him behind. Going to start training him to hike and carry a pack etc to have him ready. Ultimately he could become a major asset.

I know folks on here generally favor "real"-ish foods, but I have marine emergency rations for this purpose. They're pretty compact, vacuum sealed, and will keep you alive for up to 3 days. No frills, apparently tastes pretty blah, but does the job.

I have a different brand, but there are many companies that make stuff like this: https://www.amazon.com/ER-Emergency-Ration-1B-Preparedness/dp/B008DEYC86

If you live on the coast and have a bathtub, I would recommend investing in a waterbob some point. They're like $35, they hold 100 gallons, and they don't take up much room for storage. Flashlights are good, but battery powered lanterns are better light sources for a room. Above all, make sure you have some bug spray.

first off - great kudos to you having those Aquatainers - it's a major omission mistake newbie preppers make - moving those containers is one of the lesser problems to solve - there's always wheels and a beefy back in the barter ....

eazy to store for apartment dwellers are 2.5 & 5 gallon poly collapsible jugs - good handle arrangement and durable overall - sqeeze store into those nooks & crannies and deploy for SHTFs ....

suggestion on water jug carry - a yoke is your friend - a 5 gallon container on each end (80lbs) is very doable for most middle aged men - even over rough open ground where wheels are a no-go ....

apartment preppers - you need a WaterBob for your bathtub .... https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

Well, any carb that digests quickly is basically off–limits as well. So white rice even in very small amounts is out. Brown rice in small amounts is sometimes okay. Beans in small amounts are sometimes okay. But by the time I eat anywhere enough calories of either to come close to counting as a meal, I’ve probably crossed the threshold of way too many carbs. So beans/rice/pasta really can’t be any more than a minor supplement. White potatoes are out. But sweet potatoes, strangely enough, I can eat one or two of just fine.

I was just looking at this (https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-House-Just-Classic-Bucket/dp/B00955DUHQ/ref=lp_13922515011_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1474200663&sr=1-1) from another post, and the beef stew is the only option there that’s close to being acceptable.

Or if you want to be fancy you can use a WaterBOB.

I keep a knockoff version that is built as well but didn't include the pump as I have a hand pump already, saved a few bucks.

cisterna,

solar power,

4G LTE repeater,

1 tub of this 30 day food thing


ps. better information doesn't hurt. I've heard of people saying they would store gas in bulk homemade cisterns - that's not a good idea for obvious reasons... (boom!), Gas doesn't last forever but you can have a month worth storage before hurricane season in a couple of gas friendly canisters.

tormenteras are a must

not living in a wood house is another plus.

I'm too OCD for that. "Things" would get into my water. A waterBOB or just get water bricks are great for water storage and my peace of mind. Of course, your water tank should hold around 50 gallons.

I agree with the alcohol stoves, but keep in mind they can take longer to heat water to boil.

Do not use in confined spaces - no matter what fire source you are using. Hard in a hurricane, but cook in a larger space than just a bathroom.

Keep some dousing water nearby, just in case you knock it over.

Put the stove on a cookie sheet or baking pan. Aluminum foil folded up a few times will work in a pinch. If the stove or contents tip, it wont set the rugs on fire.

Cook only when needed.

Research "Cold Soaking" (lots of great YouTube videos from thru hikers on this) and No-Cook meals for alternatives. I have 3 packs of MRE's (you can stretch these into 6 days if you ration them out) which have an awesome shelf life. Also, oatmeal is an easy one to eat without cooking. Stuff like this is good for emergencies, I have some of this as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H5SF8AG

Yeah, it doesn't need to be great stuff either. You can build out a pretty good pack for like $40 at walmart...

• Cheap $10 back-to-school special backpack
  
• $4 sweat shirt
  
• $5 multi-tool
  
• 99c lighter
  
• 25c roll of TP
  
• $5 can of bug spray
  
• $3 pair of wool socks
  
• $5 pair of sweatpants
  
• $5 worth of powerbars
  
• 99c emergency blanket
  
• 99c poncho
  
• 99c liter of water
  
  Preferably to powerbars though: http://www.amazon.com/ER-Emergency-Ration-Survival-Preparedness/dp/B008DEYC86
  
  EDIT: oh yah, a cheapo flashlight too for a few bucks... comes in handy... but this is something everyone should just have in the glove box.
  
  EDIT2: best free fire tinder in the world too is dried out pinecones, compress a few dried ones into a freezer size ziploc bag and you'll be able to start a fire with the wettest shit on earth... lite those with a piece of TP or keep a napkin in there with them.

not really that good a choice. You'd ideally want something with a higher calorie density and more carbs/fat.

something like this would be better:

http://www.amazon.com/S-O-S-Rations-Emergency-Calorie-Food/dp/B004MF41LI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458404940&sr=8-2&keywords=survival+food+bars

It's also trash food, this 72 hour kit would probably be better for just a bulk kit.
Best thing would be to get separate canned/dried supplies and stored water.

I've had a waterBOB on hand for a couple of years now. Looks like I'll finally get a chance to use it.

Allow me to introduce you to the Emergency Survival Bar. 3600 cal in a 6 x 5 x 1.4 inch package, or 42 cubic inches.

From personal experience, these pretty much taste like edible (fatty) bricks. The issues others are mentioning with speed of absorbtion (fiber etc.) can be dealt with by just pacing how fast you eat these - on a short term basis anyway.

Food. These things are delicious. You just boil 2 cups of water and pour it in. let it sit for about 8-10 minutes and feast. I take them backpacking with a jetboil to boil the water and I eat like a king.

edit: formatting.

Yeah, you're comparing a 5 day food supply to 30 day food supply. Even if we assume the extras are useful, it's not a good deal.

A cursory look on Amazon yields:
9 day worth of SOS Rations, $20.45 (vs 5 days)
Ammo Box, $5.98
100 Aquatabs, $9.90 (vs 10)
10 1-gallon mylar pouches, $8.99 (vs 1 small bag)
Similarly stocked survival tin, $15.50

Now I already have more things and I'm only at around $60.

https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2

>KEEPS WATER CLEAN FOR DRINKING: Water stored in an open bathtub with dirt, soap film, and exposure to debris will spoil and become useless. WaterBOB lets you negate these health risks and make your bathtub a clean and fresh water storage container that can keep water fresh for up to 16 weeks depending on the water source. Keep your water clean for drinking, cooking, washing, and flushing.

Real world product for disaster/survival scenarios. Id think in PZ it wouldnt be too much to ask to store the water to use for boiling.

You won't find the military version sold in stores, (and if you do, they are likely expires, surplus stuff that you won't want to eat.)

However, you can find the same exact thing under a different label, for example Hooah! bars are called Soldier Fuel.

I would recommend the self-heating MREs, just as you stated. Perhaps this or this may be a good starting point.

Don't forget water, and lots of it.

A vending machine-style can rotator. You can buy one or you can customized it DIY.
The best way I've found for water storage, outside of cisterns and towers, is the emergency waterBOB which is designed to fit 100gallons into a standard bathtub. Not for long term storage, though. Or the water brick, which you can stack into nearly any pattern you want.
Every bit of space counts. And here. More organization here, here, here, and here.
You can even add storage in your backyard.
Really it's only limited by your space and your imagination.

I bought one of these (you do need a tub). Seemed like a good investment. https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1536781041&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=water+bob&psc=1

Amazon has water storage bags that fit in your tub (let me know if I need to edit the link out) if your tub leaks like my in-laws' or you get squicked out by drinking tub water.

Amazing amazon: a product for every need

Buy the Mountain House Meals. They taste quite good and last 30 YEARS!!! Take that Jim!

You could stack these guys in all sorts of configurations http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-27-Gal-Storage-Tote-in-Black-HDX27GONLINE-5/205978361 or even through your mattress on top of them. They are ugly but they make a good use of 3d space. Only 10.77 each when you buy 12 or more. Since you do not want guests to see them, incorporate them into the furniture somehow.

Use your bathroom to store some stuff. Get a good shelf that goes over your toilet seat. You are not occupying that space anyway. All (most) of your first aid kit stuff and maybe paracord and fire extinguisher and bleach and soap and baking soda and ... other non-edibles(drinkables) could all be stored in the bathroom. Also something like this: https://www.amazon.com/waterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2?th=1 - only $23

A bath Bathroom is the first place I run to when I say cut my finger with a knife, so it only makes sense that you put your first aid kit there.

Best, https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

Here is the list of gear. It is meant for both myself and my wife, so I doubled up in some places. (Links where I have them)

• LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
  
• yueton Shatterproof Stainless Steel Ultrathin Folding Travel Mirror
  
• S.O.S. Rations Emergency 3600 Calorie Food Bar
  
• Mini Foldable Folding Shovel
  
• Coleman Dome Tent
  
• GreenLight Diamond Strike on Box Matches,
  
• Zippo Typhoon Matches and Match Kit
  
• My Amazing Outdoor Inc Camp Mess Kit
  
• Swiss Safe Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets
  
• Aootek Upgraded first aid survival Kit
  
• AxPower Dust Masks
  
• Dust mask filter pack
  
• Esky Portable Emergency Weather Radio Hand Crank Self Powered
  
• Foxelli Disposable Rain Ponchos
  
• TOUGH-GRID 750lb Paracord/Parachute Cord
  
• Aquatabs AQT200 Water Purification Tablets 200 Pack
  
• REEBOW GEAR Hard Knuckle Tactical Gloves
  
• Sharpie Plastic Point Stick Water Resistant Pen
  
• Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Top-Spiral Notebook
  
• Buck Knife 119
  
• 1 quart zip lock bags pack
  
• 1 gallon zip lock bags pack
  
• 2 Days worth of clothes
  
• REEBOW GEAR Military Tactical Assault Pack Backpack, Capacity: 34L
  
  Total Combined weight 27.4969375 Lbs (assuming my measurements are correct, couldn't get a good read on the tent so I had to use manufacturer info)
  
  Stuff I don't have yet, but which I plan to include as I get them:
  
  
• Passports, and other document copies
  
• Extra cash
  
• 9mm pistol
  
• Better water storage
  
• Solar charging and power banks

Buy one of these, turn off all the clocks in your house, and get to grinding with Ganesha. We'll see you in a month when you have 750k MP.

Jokes aside, I'm not really sure. You have a few avenues, but none of them look easy. Your long term plan probably does involve DAthena though.

This is what I got, one for me and one for my wife:
http://www.amazon.com/Augason-Farms-30-Day-Emergency-Storage/dp/B00IW1NQDC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

She doesn't realize it, but I've stocked up WAY too much baby food at home too :)

I've never liked 72hours' kits, but I suppose they are easy if you want a click and forget experience. They do have the best prices on the #5 food grade Mountain House dehydrated food tins though. 20 year shelf life and you can take them camping to rotate your supply. Unfortunately they're packed with sodium.

In the event of a moderate earthquake or prolonged power outage, you can assume that you will be able to return to your home after the utilities have been checked and/or turned off. The key things you need to do are to save what food and water you can. 72 hours is wildly optimistic, in a city supplied by bridges on all sides I'd think the average prepared family should be able to sustain itself for at least a week. Some people buy a big turkey after Christmas and leave it in a deep freeze only to serve as an ice block in case the power fails. Water is the larger concern though.

By that, having a sink adapter for a water filter is invaluable. So is a bath tub waterBOB if you don't have space to stockpile flats of water or aquatainers. Assuming the water still has slight pressure, even if the pipes have cracked and the water is now contaminated with rust or dirt, as long as you can get some of it into a BOB (or even just a bathtub, just, be aware that bathtubs are notoriously filthy), you can treat it. Even toilet water... Having aquatabs, an aforementioned filter or even iodine (5-10 drops per quart) can easily get a bathtub full of dirty water into drinkable condition.

I think people almost fantasize about heading out into a park, setting up camp and defending their homestead. In an emergency event, you will want to be in your home. Authorities want you to be in your home. The backpacks on their websites... they're not going to keep you alive. A proper bugout bag needs to have clothes, money, medication, luxuries to keep children calm, high protein snacks, some water and more money. Any bug out bag will not keep you alive for a week, it's just not possible to carry that much alone. Focus on having enough to keep you alive while not being able to return to your home for 24 hours, because the chances are you will be able to return. In all likeliness you will end up in an emergency shelter which will have food and water, but not the personalized things mentioned above.

So the shitty tube tent, the $1 plastic parka, the gardening gloves, the water juiceboxes.. all that junk in the 72 hour bag.. you may find it useful but in all honesty it's not going to help you for fuck all in 99% of the emergencies we may experience in BC.

First of all I just want to say that, that strainer looks amazing.

I'm going to guess that you'll have $43.24

here is an item under $10, here is one under $25, and here is one under $50

use this thread as your guide

https://www.reddit.com/r/NewOrleans/comments/49q9b7/heads_up_people_its_gon_rain/

Businesses closed. Stores were raided. It turned out to be absolutely nothing


We'll be lucky to get as much rain as they're forecasting.

Most of the serious storms are going to happen in August.

In other news, ZIMA has made a return to shelves and is currently $2.5 / 6-pack at Wally World.

If you're interested in MRE stocks, these are actually really good packs and take up less space

I have a couple of these and these.

I particularly like the Sceptre cans because they're quite stout, unlike the cheaper 5-gallon camping cans you can get at Walmart or other places.

In an emergency situation you want high calories. Unless it's an emergency lean bulk :)

You'll notice true emergency rations have extreme caloric density. Try something like this: S.O.S. Rations Emergency 3600 Calorie Food Bar - 3 Day / 72 Hour Package with 5 Year... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MF41LI/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_jAvlzb1QFBB0A (No affiliation.)

They have a 5 year shelf life in all climates. They pack small and light.

EDIT: I should add that these do not taste good. It's like eating a super-dense cliff bar. I know, because I tried one once out of curiosity. I don't really care, because they're true emergency rations. It's not something I would take backpacking or camping (like the tuna mentioned or someone else mentioned MRE's.) The plan with these is to have them if you need them, but you probably won't. And if I do find myself eating these out of my SHTF bag, whether they taste good or not is of little consequence.

This is kinda cool as well but I agree with the other redditor that things happen quick.

> Water blob

LOL. Here's a link to a WaterBOB https://amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2/

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\^ That's what you should buy if you want to use your tub for storing drinking water. I know some folks in FL who have used these successfully.

The freeze dried stuff is kind of expensive but it does get the job done. Depending on what other items you get them if could be a box of groceries (PB, pasta, rice, snacky bars, dehydrated things, etc.) or you could get them tubs of soylent green bachelor chow Prepper Chow. While I generally dislike these products due to the large amounts of inedible filler that goes in processed food it may be the best tool for the job.

I ran across this on Amazon the other day. Wish we had seen it when I lived in Florida.

Yes - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Russian-FSB-Mountain-Ration-Special-Force-MRE-2-3kg-5045-kcal-exp-03-2020/401753538739


And on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RQ57PD3

If he does backpacking, these will be appreciated:

https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-House-Just-Essential-Bucket/dp/B00955337I/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1481209476&sr=8-6&keywords=mountain+house+meals

I like the Morakniv and firesteel ideas, and also:

• Wood/tablet/alcohol stove, $19
  
• AccuSharp knife sharpener, around $12
  
• Stainless steel cup that fits perfectly on bottom of Nalgene bottle (can be used for cooking), $9, an Equinox Bottle Bag, $11, a Survivor HK-106 knife w/ fire starter (clip point), $10, and a Nalgene bottle, $10 (pick 2-3 to stay under $30) are the start of a Nalgene bottle kit. That's not an ideal knife and may need sharpening but it is full-tang and I can confirm it fits inside a Nalgene bottle, which the Morakniv for example will not.
  
• The book Where There Is No Doctor, $25
  
• Perhaps a keyring for EDC featuring such things as a Streamlight Nano ($7), firesteel ($10), something like a [Kingston SE9 USB drive](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00URLZTNU/ ($7), a universal handcuff key ($5), and a whistle ($8).
  
• A Leatherman Squirt PS4 (with pliers) for EDC, $30
  
• WaterBOB, $23
  
• Emergency hand-crank radio, $20+

More detail of what is in mine (ie: the second pic in the link above):

• MINI wheel locks (with a socket wrench, which isn't pictured)
  
• Ice scraper
  
• A small mesh bag with a Garmin GPS and a Gerber multitool
  
• Tripp-lite power inverter
  
• Jumper cables
  
• Tow hook
  
• A "Oh Sh*t" bag that contains Mainstay Emergency Food Rations, a survival kit and a first aid kit
  
• MINI bag with a spare quart of oil
  
• A handful of bungee cords in assorted sizes
  
  I LOVE that lower compartment. So great to have all the random items I might need available, but out of the way and out of sight.

It is usually $22.99 when sold and shipped by Amazon and not a 3rd party seller. Amazon as a seller appears to be sold out.


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CamelCamelCamel will tell you Amazon price history - it will help you know if you are buying at a low point.

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https://camelcamelcamel.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/product/B001AXLUX2

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OR, get something like this...the water stays cleaner, and you can get it all out.
http://www.amazon.com/waterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Water-Storage/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314583051&sr=8-1

pro tip Though at this point it is more of a have on hand for next time tip.

Well, I keep a month's supply of water on hand, so no issues there. I might pull out my emergency water holding tank and fill that up (just in case). My portable solar array will keep the refrigerator going and charge my cell phone and radio. My fireplace will keep the house warm. And, finally, my outdoor grill will allow us to cook food for a while. I have roughly 6 months of food and about month worth of frozen meats, etc. so I wouldn't even have to make an unscheduled trip to the grocery store.


Of course if it is looking like things will be too crazy and the interstate is somewhat clear I'll just take my family on a little vacation trip up to the cabin. No worries.

Localized disasters are easy when you practice preparedness as a way of life.

It sounds like you're on the right track. I used to live in a 1 bedroom and the best food strategy I had was simple copy-canning. If you aren't familiar, it's just buying two of a shelf-stable product instead of one to replace it. Things like Pop Tarts, cereal, canned fruit, etc. This way minimizes wastage. If you want to pull the trigger and make sure you always have a minimum three days, I don't mind these cookie-type rations.

Water was my biggest limitation because it's so bulky. Only solution I really found was dedicate a bottom shelf in a closet to stack 2 liter soda bottles horizontal. The store-bought 1 gallons have too thin of plastic and are very prone to leaking. There are the bathtub bladders, but I personally had planned to just duct-tape the drain, stop it and fill it.

If you have a firearm, I'd suggest still screwing a small safe to the wall's studs with 3" screws even if your lease doesn't allow it. At the bottom of the closet with properly applied compound nobody will notice 3 small white lumps.

Last thing is take pictures of your stuff, including the serial number where applicable, and saving it online for your renter's insurance. Being a first floor apartment, if you're broken into it'll be nice to be able to get reimbursed and even provide the cops serials if they manage to recover it.

Found it, for anyone wondering: https://smile.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

Thanks for posting. Didn't know this existed.

It's useful to get one of these water storage bags so you can fill up enough to last a few weeks if necessary. They aren't very expensive either.

A full bathtub can still go to crap if the sewer backs up the drain like it did to a friend of mine in Houston.

Get one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

It is funny that you say that. this is also an option. nizmob is correct solar is not cheap especially for small projects.

Nuts, avocados, bananas, peanut butter, and coconut/olive oil and butters are all healthy, high calorie foods and have pretty much been covered in this thread.

The only other option I can think of is something like the Mainstay Bars. They're designed to be calorie-dense for emergency situations, however you might find breaking a bar down and eating a bit every day would work for you. They're about 400 calories a bar, have some added vitamins and minerals, and have a mild lemon flavor. There are other types of these bars as well, but Mainstay is one of the more common ones.

http://www.amazon.com/Mainstay-Emergency-Food-Rations-Calorie/dp/B000QZ3CWC

This is the product.

I believe amazon will ship it to the middle of... well, the amazon, if you ask them.

barring that,ask the manufacturer where they have a uk distributor.

pro tip - Get a water storage bag for your bath tub $20 so you can store 100 gallons of clean drinking water as soon as you hear an emergency happening. Great emergency investment

WaterBOB Bathtub Emergency Water Storage Container

Looks like it would be a big hastle to clean and dry from use to use ?

http://www.amazon.com/S-O-S-Rations-Emergency-Calorie-Food/dp/B004MF41LI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417914994&sr=8-1&keywords=ration+bars

This should keep him alive

are you looking for something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Mainstay-3600-Emergency-Food-Rations/dp/B000QZ3CWC

You could try something like this... http://www.amazon.com/Mainstay-Emergency-Food-Rations-Calorie/dp/B000QZ3CWC

I also recommend Mainstay bars for something to keep in your car/office. They taste like extremely crumbly and dry lemon cookies, but they'll keep for five years in just about any place you're likely to put them.

like this https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=bathtub+bag&qid=1567103643&s=gateway&sr=8-13

I would recommend a waterbob: https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504580873&sr=8-1&keywords=waterbob

some can. like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-House-80635-Classic-Bucket/dp/B00955DUHQ/ref=sr_1_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416587859&sr=1-1&keywords=mre

You say you have water covered, but at less than $25, a bathtub water bladder is always nice to have on hand. Especially if you know the crisis is coming and you have time to fill it up.

http://amzn.com/B001AXLUX2

Emergency Food Rations 2 Pack - 3600 Calorie Bar - 6 Day Supply - Less Sugar and More Nutrients Than Other Leading Brands - (5 Year Shelf Life) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756JN65W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OLDSAb2WB64C7

Bruh 3600 lmao

Cheaper Than Dirt has them for $20

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html

EDIT: Thanks to danger_one from the other thread, they are also available at a place called Camping Survival for $20 - http://www.campingsurvival.com/waemdrwast.html

and on Amazon for $30 - http://www.amazon.com/waterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Water-Storage/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314394973&sr=8-10

Yep - get a bath tub water storage bag instead

Waterbobs for the win.

WaterBOB Emergency Drinking Water Storage (100 Gallons) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Cs5NzbY5TDVB6

First: not food safe. Second: they are made of thinner plastic that would not hold that amount of water.

What you are looking for is a Water Bob. Costs about as much as a camping air mattress, but purpose-made to store water for emergencies. Ideally you would want a bathtub or shower that you could deploy it in.

If you are looking for something you can buy right now, because you are worried about the hurricane... maybe go to walmart and get one of those $10 kiddie pools that you could deploy and fill up in your shower?

There are giant water sacks that fit inside bath tubs and can be used if the tub isn't as clean as you'd want to drink out of.
(WaterBOB Emergency Drinking Water Storage (100 Gallons) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_my9Gzb5772SMJ)

As far as camp toilets, Ive heard people using kitty litter in a pinch, pardon the pun.

But you can buy these survival pills that have everything you need and leave you full. Or a bag of whey protein.

https://www.amazon.com/Survival-Tabs-Emergency-Preparedness-Earthquake/dp/B01FRD2O8A/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=Survival+tabs&qid=1559156835&s=gateway&sr=8-8

One bottle of this stuff lasts 15 days. Carrying cat food instead of something like this or one of the 3500 calorie bars just seems dumb, honestly.

Grab the mixed dinner buckets on amazon! Usually about $60 for 12 dinner bags. Mountain House Just In Case...Essential Bucket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00955337I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7CVQzbZ8VJ5W9

In the '89 earthquake we were without power and water for a few days or more. Telephones didn't work (no cell phones back then). "Liquifaction" caused buildings in the Marina to slid off their foundations. The Bay Bridge was out of service for months. Then came the Northridge quake. Having an earthquake kit is being prepared. Here's some of what's in mine.

1. [First Aid Kit] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003H2EODW/).
   
   
2. Water. I've got four of [these] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053GVRWQ/) stored under my bed. Plus a couple of boxes of [these] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANY4EXM/)
   
   
3. [Emergency food] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00955DUHQ/), and a [three pack of S.O.S. rations] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MDY91HY/).
   
   
4. [Lantern] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018S4XIS/), flashlights and batteries.
   
   
5. [Portable propane stove] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009PUR5E/) and propane.
   
   
6. I have a [UPS backup battery] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083TXNMM/) that will charge cell phones etc.
   
   
7. Various camping gear and tools.
   

The water bob container is what you are looking for.

Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001AXLUX2?cache=4918f250a2a1f9f8e4a6c5e7c197d5d2&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1409118210&sr=8-1#ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1

Hahah those buckets of food are exactly what I bought from Amazon only way more expensive.

Exact same bucket, $99.

While I'm not one to discourage people from cleaning their bathrooms, I would think a 65-100 gallon water bladder would be a safer/smarter way to store drinking water in the tub (or in general): https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2

> Just fill your bath tub before the storm.

If anyone is thinking about this for future use, there is a plastic tank/bag you can put into the tub to fill to keep the water a little cleaner.

https://www.amazon.ca/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

Or hold on to that food for the next hurricane. Come to think of it maybe you should always keep a rotating stock of about 2 weeks worth on non perishables at home that way when the next storm or power outage comes you arent stuck scrambling for the last can of beans like the rest of the idiots.

seriously, my storm prep consisted of fill up truck with gas, sit at home and drink beer. I always filled up a water bob in one of my tubs

WaterBOB Bathtub Emergency Water Storage Container, Drinking Water Storage, Hurricane Survival, BPA-Free (100 Gallon) (1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_piXNBbRXQQ8MJ

edit fixed the link

I do not know why people just don't get a Water Bob particularly for events like this where you have a warning about an impending storm.

> apartment preppers - you need a WaterBob for your bathtub .... https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

Not just apartment dwellers, anybody with a bath tub!

If this is a recurring thing, you may want to invest in a WaterBOB

There's the "water bob" which is a water bladder that fits in your tub. You should also have smaller jugs of water on hand under the bed the the closet, etc. In an emergency you can deploy this and store many gallons of water. That is as long as pipes don't freeze where you are and earthquakes don't break the main, but here's the link.
https://www.amazon.com/waterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

Check this out. Kind of interesting:
https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

WaterBOB Emergency Drinking Water Storage (100 Gallons) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yvWRzb39128V2

Just get this. It's a lifesaver and you get 100 gallons of clean water.

In addition to stored water and filtration, I have one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/waterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2
The drawback is that you have to anticipate a water outage and fill it up before. My plan is to fill it up within a couple hours of s power outage, but I live in a desert and it never freezes.

This is currently the fore-runner:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QZ3CWC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=A3077ZB2LWZZWN&psc=1

As a Floridian, these can be useful

I use these


https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=asc_df_B001AXLUX2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312062010845&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17513044832155461135&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051964&hvtargid=pla-365377788888&psc=1

And if your tub can’t keep the water from seeping down the drain. There’s always this.

Ever try one of these? Giant plastic bladder that sits in your tub and holds water. https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2

Around $19.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_CHgFDb1Q7APP0

Basically turns your tub into water storage.

Buy a WaterBoB instead.

link

You could get a water Bob and be able to drink tub water. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dkYLBb0JHR9C7

There's a thing you can buy that fills your bathtub with water in a plastic bag.

WaterBOB.

Turn your bathtub into a water supply tank.

If you get one of these then you can store potable water in the tub.

A Water BOB https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2

https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2 keep forgetting to buy this

Get one of these

Get one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_BPeSzbRENBBK2

Buy a waterbob liner. https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

If you can't buy water you can buy a Water BOB and fill your tub before the storm.

https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

there's also things like this

Får väl skaffa en sådan här då.

You can get 100 gallon bags that you fill in your bath tub if you need drinkable water.

WaterBob

Link

I just looked for a waterBOB and they are out of stock. There is one seller trying to sell it for $255.77.....https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001AXLUX2/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1504636705&sr=8-1&keywords=Emergency+Drinking+Water+Storage&condition=new

$60 from Amazon, plastic "bag" for bathtub that holds 100 gallons and has a pump.
Arrives by end of September.

A 3600 Calorie breakfast bar maybe?

I second Mountain House. Either the classic bucket or the essential.

Why not just buy them in Mountain Home's own sealed plastic buckets?

$6.50 a meal on amazon

Here you go. Use the MRs.

Got room in a cabinet for some of these? Just sayin', would beat toothpaste.

Buy yourself one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-House-Classic-Assorted-Package/dp/B00955DUHQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1505671407&sr=8-4&keywords=mountain+house

Along with a camping stove and a camping pot to boil water in (oh, and gas!). Should last you a few weeks.

Hmm...36 packs for $200?

Amazon currently has the equivalent for 10% less (12 for $57).

https://www.amazon.com/ULTIMATE-Inspection-Western-Frontiers-Guarantee/dp/B01EDB3H2Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=MRE&qid=1562694359&s=gateway&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/Rations-Emergency-Calorie-Food-Cinnamon/dp/B01HPGX1QG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=56079594676&gclid=CjwKCAjwnMTqBRAzEiwAEF3nds56fiOJ3Rj6rhm_dPLd6jv5WXXOy9_dg5aHfbOQ0dXc_rskhmGTfBoCH2cQAvD_BwE&hvadid=274684400325&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9004523&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=b&hvrand=2802027625740107525&hvtargid=kwd-302456618325&hydadcr=17079_9854065&keywords=3600+calorie+emergency+food+bar&qid=1565612827&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVFg3UElYVUo1RTVFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODc5NTE1Mzk0U0VEVjFLTFlQMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDA3NDIzMUs4VkdCREpCWlM0SSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Don’t say I never do anything for you.

Because no matter how clean you think you made your tub, it isn't the best vessel for storing potable water. It is literally a vessel meant for catching the rinsed filth off your body. If you want to store potable water in your tub, get a liner https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2

If you're filling up your bathtub with emergency water, you could get something like this to keep it more sanitary: http://i.imgur.com/IrdgkV0.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/waterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

They also sell basically giant bath tub sized "balloons" that are handy if you're in a place with unreliable utilities. I'm not sure how big a tub is but they probably hold at least 80 gallons.

Edit: this one holds 100 https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

This works well. I've used it before. Actually this might be different cause it was cheaper

WaterBOB Emergency Drinking Water Storage (100 Gallons) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_byWRzb5RZPS2Q

Emergency Reservoir

I have one of these I keep in the bathroom. No worrying about how clean the tub is. Also then the water is not exposed.

Take some of theses.

Also load up your pack with all your shit and weigh it. Then either "practice" hike with it or something heavier.

There are also backpacking subs that could help you out.

We absolutely do - they're just marketed as emergency rations, and in bar form instead of kibble since we eat with our hands.

Example

However, the US military has spent a buttload of money on rations research and developed better no-cook light-weight rations.

Maybe a water bladder that can be filled up in your tub.


WaterBOB Bathtub Emergency Water Storage Container, Drinking Water Storage, Hurricane Survival, BPA-Free (100 Gallon) (1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6LnJDb5HQ9AS6

WaterBOB Bathtub Emergency Water Storage Container, Drinking Water Storage, Hurricane Survival, BPA-Free (100 Gallon) (1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.XZLBbPTJ7R5H

I keep lifeboat rations in my vehicles for emergency food supply: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MF41LI/

Depending on how much you're looking to buy they come in buckets for emergency storage.

http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-House-Just-Essential-Bucket/dp/B00955337I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449247788&sr=8-2&keywords=mountain+house+bucket

Maybe too late unless some camping store or Walmart sells it but if you're going to continue to live in a potential disaster zone buy one of these: https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2

Or order it from Amazon and do next day delivery if possible.
This will get you the ability to instantly store 100gallons of drinking water.

The essential bucket is also lowered to $49.99. I picked up two since I still have some of the essential bucket left and I don't use the breakfast meals. Either way, I would've missed it if I didn't see this. Thanks.

Classic bucket

Essential bucket

Yeah after the fact its not really great, as the water is already contaminated. However if your well water is still clean but at risk of contamination it's a vaible option.

As for portability, no it's literally a bag the size of a bathtub. 100 gallons of water. Not something you can move as its not rigid without a bathtub to sit in. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001AXLUX2?pc_redir=1407179256&robot_redir=1

Not free then. $15. Or you could get ten times as much emergency food at a 33% better value. Oh, and it has a 20 year shelf life. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IW1NQDC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5qpLAbZBNEQWP

Edit: also. You're being lied to and manipulated. The normal price is $14.95 with free shipping and handling. Don't fall for marketing gimmicks or shills on reddit.


http://www.americanpatriotlife.com/food-4-patriots-72-hour-supply/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_c7UBRAjEiwApCZi8ex5tRqGw2L443OMTL_qMVIOeckdws1tUa04PaG5A3BtTNTp8klWTBoC49YQAvD_BwE

Edit 2: holy fucking shit he didn't even try to hide it. OP's history is filled with internet marketing posts. I mean literally, he's posting links to marketing services that help you market your website. Gtfo

Instead of collapsible water containers, I bought a WaterBob bathtub container. If anything is headed my way, it gets filled up. After the flood in 2015 city water was screwed for almost 2 weeks in my area. 100gal is enough for about a month for me, my kid, and my dogs if needs be.

CTD has them.

Edit: So does Camping Survival

Edit 2: So does Amazon, but the price sucks.

WaterBOB Emergency Drinking Water Storage | Be Safe During Disasters (100 Gallons) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RqEaBbBCGHKRS

If all you're worried about is basic bathing and water to flush toilets, then fill up a bathtub with water before the storm hits.

If you're worried about drinking water, then look into a Water Bob. A giant plastic bag you put in your tub and fill up for drinkable water.

If you live in a place where this could be an issue you can also invest in something like this. There are several similar products search bathtub water and bladder or bag or emergency

https://www.amazon.com/WaterBOB-Emergency-Container-Drinking-Hurricane/dp/B001AXLUX2

No worries about cleaning the tub or getting sewage bsckups

Pizza's idea of the Sawyer was an excellent suggestion and would be one of my top recommendations as well. To hit some other categories for ideas:

Viral/Contamination:

• ReadiMask - http://www.amazon.com/Readi-Mask-Adult-Eye-Shield/dp/B004FNM3HG/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1405587012&sr=1-1&keywords=readimask (bonus in that it protects from pepper spray as well.
  
  
• iOsat - http://www.amazon.com/iOSAT-Potassium-Iodide-Tablets-130/dp/B00006NT3A/ref=pd_sim_hpc_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=1728J79YJKNWGHDRJN05 (for those worried about radiation)
  
  Medical:
  
  
• Israeli Bandage - http://www.amazon.com/Ever-Ready-First-Aid-Compression/dp/B003DPVERM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1405587096&sr=1-1&keywords=israeli+bandage (useful in injury situations and classified by amazon as an add-on item)
  
  
• SAM Splint - http://www.amazon.com/SAM-Splint-36-Rolled-Orange/dp/B001J5H92C/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=18S9GSPKTSW2TE04ATJ7 (variety of uses)
  
  
• PTK - http://www.amazon.com/Patrol-Officers-Pocket-Rescue-Essentials/dp/B006X6PA4Q/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1405587210&sr=8-16&keywords=ifak (basic, compact trauma kit)
  
  
  Informational:
  
  
• SAS Survival Guide http://www.amazon.com/SAS-Survival-Handbook-Revised-Edition/dp/0061733199/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405587615&sr=8-1&keywords=sas+survival+guide (Problem with this is I wouldn't be surprised if they had one already)
  
  
  Water:
  
  
• WaterBOB - http://www.amazon.com/waterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=pd_sim_hi_14?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YX88PYX3MPY73MFFPBT (Emergency Water Storage)
  
  
• Seychelle Filter Bottle http://www.amazon.com/Seychelle-1-10303-PI-SEYCHELLE-24-Inch-Bottle-Advanced/dp/B00B48XJZK/ref=pd_sbs_sg_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RQPR5EQ0W6AF13TPG8F (Advantage over sawyer? Removes viruses, heavy metals, and chemicals. Disadvantage? Only good for 100 gallons; also, I've seen mixed reviews on Amazon; I always ordered mine from the company directly and never had any product issues so idk there)
  
  
• Potassium Permanganate - http://www.amazon.com/Potassium-Permanganate-Ounces-Screw-top-bottles/dp/B00FH6R5AA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405588269&sr=8-2&keywords=Potassium+permanganate (101 uses; research it out)
  
  
  Tools:
  
  
• On Duty 4 in 1 tool - http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Earthquakes-Hurricanes-Disasters-Emergencies/dp/B000NYDEPQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405588628&sr=8-2&keywords=water+shut+off+tool
  
  
• Opinel - http://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Carbon-Folding-Beechwood-Leather/dp/B00AZ5LW4S/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1405588822&sr=1-6&keywords=opinel (can't go wrong with a decent knife, plus they may get some use out of it now)
  
  
• Paracord Wrapped Prybar - http://www.amazon.com/Type-III-Apocalypse-Paracord-Wrapped-Compass/dp/B008DMSPPO/ref=sr_1_14?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1405589184&sr=1-14&keywords=mini+survival
  
  
  Other:
  
  
• Israeli Gas Mask - http://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Issue-Drinking-Sealed-Filter/dp/B004RUB8VE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405588890&sr=8-2&keywords=israeli+gas+mask (I'd be dubious trusting it for anything other than tear gas, but that's me)
  
  
• Paracord Braclet - http://www.amazon.com/The-Friendly-Swede-Starter-Stainless/dp/B00EDYMWO6/ref=sr_1_25?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1405589015&sr=1-25&keywords=survival (Bit more useful than most)
  
  
• ER Bar (or other emergency ration, they all taste terrible) - http://www.amazon.com/ER-Emergency-Ration-Survival-Preparedness/dp/B008DEYC86/ref=sr_1_49?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1405589118&sr=1-49&keywords=survival
  
  
• Mini Fishing Kit - http://www.amazon.com/Best-Glide-Adventurer-Series-FG1250/dp/B004J4EXCO/ref=sr_1_55?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1405589118&sr=1-55&keywords=survival
  
  
  Anyway, just some suggestions. Hard to get too crazy on a budget. I'm sorry I missed the exchange but I signed up to give someone who gets screwed something so I'm sure I'm gonna help someone out.

This is honestly a terrible article.

For one, the formatting is awful and the recommendations for building a kit are poorly laid out in the text. It would really help to have some bullets that summarize the urgency and necessary items.

Next, advice offered here is awful:

> "We recommend people keep seven to 10 days' worth of supplies in their car because we're Americans, so we usually have our cars with us," Rizzo says. "So if you have seven to 10 days of supplies at your office and seven to 10 days of supplies in your car, that's two weeks' worth of supplies."

Does Althea Rizzo, geologic hazards program coordinator at Oregon Emergency Management, have any idea what emergency food looks like?

10 days worth of emergency food in your car is a terrible idea. Anything stored in your car is going to expire in order of magnitude faster than food stored in a temperature-stable place. Each day's worth of food is essentially two mountain-house freeze dried packages - so you're talking about two of these buckets - and that's not including the water necessary and a stove.

This is just bonkers insane. 10-days worth of food and fuel, plus the supplies (water) to prepare those meals, is going to weigh 50lbs minimum unless you're doing backpacking gear. It would take up an unreasonable size of a vehicle's trunk.

1-2 days of food in your car is ample. In fact, a single meal in your car is probably ample.

Then, in an earthquake, what happens if your car is crushed? If suddenly half of your emergency supplies now under rubble?

> "We really recommend that people look at their lifestyle, look at where they spend time, and just squirrel away food and supplies there," she says. "Make sure you have a flashlight at work or a gallon or two of water. Maybe that's all you can put in your cubicle, but if you do, it'll still be more than you had yesterday."

Ok - keeping some emergency supplies at your office is important. But this shouldn't be a personal thing you do, this is something you should encourage your company to do. Your company should invest in having bottles of water, and if need be you should lead that charge. Not only are bottles of water useful in emergencies, but they're useful for guests attending meetings at your place of business. You can stash away 10 gallons of water at your office for $7 if you buy at Costco.

Very likely employees are walking home - so large gallon jugs are unrealistic for workers to be carrying. Hand-held bottles of water are reasonable.

> "One gallon per person per day is the rule of thumb," says Monique Dugaw, director of communications for the Red Cross in the Cascades region.

Holy crap that's terrible advice!

One gallon?!? That's it?! That's facepalm levels of stupidity right there. One gallon of drinking water is enough to stay healthy if you don't have any major activities. However, if you're going to wash your hands, wash your dishes, brush your teeth, bathe, or do anything else over a 14-day period....

What's incredibly likely to happen is you'll be thrust into a role of volunteering with disaster recovery. This will require real work, real sweat, which is going to dehydrate you.

Then, what about water to cook with? Unless you're opening cans of beans, you'll probably need to add some amount of water to each of your meals.

At minimum you should expect to use 2.5 gallons per day per person. That's the bare realistic minimum.

Edit: the more I think about this and research their prior statements in other article the more I want to throw Monique Dugaw and Althea Rizzo into a legitimate survival situation. They're both clearly not in any position to be making recommendations to the public. Not saying we need a SERE instructor, but at least someone familiar with practical survival skills and emergency supplies. For example, if you've tried a lifestraw, you'd not recommend it.

Hi, I run a business called ShakeproofLA and what I do is set people up to get ready for The Big One.

To set the stage, you have to understand that Los Angeles has, historically, had a major earthquake every 100 years, but right now we haven't a big one since 1857 when a 7.9 struck Fort Tejon.
So, add that extra 60 years to the amount of tectonic pressure that will be released when it finally does happen.

Now, what I'm going to say will scare the shit out of people, but here it is: When the next major quake hits LA it will be a major, major catastrophe. Thousands of people will die and the damage will be counted in the tens, if not hundreds of billions of dollars.

The water mains will break. The highways will crumble. The gas lines will erupt and fires will break out all over the place. It's estimated, worst case scenario, that 1/3 of the city will burn down, partially due to the broken water mains. If the earthquake is during a heatwave, those problems will be compounded.

The dust and smoke and pollutants (asbestos, etc) thrown up by the quake will cause further health problems down the line as well.

Downtown, all the glass in the buildings will break and fall. Except glass doesn't fall straight down, it floats down like a leaf, meaning that it will be thousands of razor blades slicing across the street. The fire department thinks there will be up to 10 feet of broken glass in the streets afterwards. Moreover, some 1/3 of the buildings in downtown could collapse, including many of the skyscrapers which were build using flawed construction techniques, during the 60's and 70's and 80's. Many of those same buildings are packed with asbestos, much like the World Trade center.

Scary AF, right? Well, I have a motto: "It's absolutely going to happen, so don't worry." All you can do it get prepared.

As the freeways will be out, there's basically going to be no leaving town. More likely than not, you will have to shelter in place. That being the case, you will need supplies.

Here's a list of ABSOLUTE NECESSITIES for you to have on hand. It's only a few hundred bucks and it very well could be the difference between life and death.

What I have listed are only suggestions and I'm not endorsing any particular brand over another. If you find something that does the same job for cheaper, great.

Food
Have at least 2 weeks supply of food above and beyond what is kept in the freezer and/or pantry. Below are some options, but feel free to search around and find the best price/amount for you and your family

Food Option 1
Food Option 2
Food Option 3

Radios
Emergency Radios are a must-have and the wind-up type, with a flashlight cover multiple bases at once.
Radio Option 1
Radio Option 2


Water
These jugs are available at any local Home Depot and will last for 5 years in storage. Do not store on concrete floors at it will leech, instead store on wood, cardboard or carpet only. You want one jug per person per week. Additionally, if you have a hot water heater, wait until it cools and use that. Be aware that the first water that comes out will be mostly mineral silt, so be sure to run it through a coffee filter.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/5-Gal-Water-No-Exchange-Initial-Purchase-5GALIP2/205227468

The Lifestraw allows you to drink any gross water you find.
Lifestraw

If you have an outdoor grill, great. That's your cooking platform. Make sure you have extra propane. If not, get a camp stove.
Camp Stove 1

Propane -
To be sourced locally.

Honey Buckets
You're going to need a place to poop, right? Get a honey bucket, or get hepatitis. Your choice.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079GFLVLM/ref=twister_B079C4GN4M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/LEAKTITE-B5GSKD-5GAL-Black-Plastic/dp/B000VBW17S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1529963064&sr=8-3&keywords=5+gallon+bucket

https://www.amazon.com/Besli-Gallon-DrawString-Strong-Garbage/dp/B075ST2KJ9/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529963592&sr=1-4&keywords=5%2Bgallon%2Bgarbage%2Bbags&th=1

First Aid Kit

DUST MASKS
I can't emphasize enough for people to buy these. N95 is the standard you want, as it will filter most pollutants. Buy these and don't get mesothelioma later in life.

Towelettes

Power Station

And the list continues. Have a car kit ready, consisting of water (I like VOSS water, as it's in glass, a couple Clif bars, a hat, sunblock, and old pair of walking sneakers and a space blanket. And dust masks. Don't forget those.

Fill out a FEMA Emergency Plan. and you'll really know where to go and who to contact in an emergency.

And that's the basics. Two weeks of survival supplies and FEMA will be on the scene, hopefully and roads will be open enough to get out of dodge.

Another good idea is to strap your furniture and TV to the walls, into the studs. I'd provide a guide, but that's my job, y'all.