my disastrous disaster kits

[Luggo1]

What is the best way any of you have found to store dry dog/cat food? What interval do you rotate out the dry food?

[WildBill]

What is the best way any of you have found to store dry dog/cat food? What interval do you rotate out the dry food?

I buy Deli-Cat, which comes in a plastic container. It is the only food that my cat seems to like. I always have two containers at home, and rotate as it is used. BTW - I keep an empty container [7lb size] in the truck for use as an emergency Porta-Potty. Better than nothing!

[KD5NRH]

BTW - I keep an empty container [7lb size] in the truck for use as an emergency Porta-Potty. Better than nothing!

Sounds like you need a Bumper Dumper.

[WildBill]

BTW - I keep an empty container [7lb size] in the truck for use as an emergency Porta-Potty. Better than nothing!

Sounds like you need a Bumper Dumper.

I knew someone would give me grief if I posted that. Look, it's cheap [actually free] and it's better than trying to hide in a thatch of poison ivy or a rose bush!

[Mike1951]

This was advertised in one of my Northern Tool emails a while back.

Included in the instructions, "not for use while vehicle is in motion".

Duhhhh...

[jbirds1210]

Granted I don't live in an area subject to natural disasters that arrive with no notice, but does anyone else either? I have never felt the need for a "doomsday kit" because I figure I can assemble everything in one of those kits in about 10 minutes if needed. What sort of disaster would have you fleeing your home for an extended time with less than 10 minutes notice? I'm all for preparation, but I just don't see the need for this. I've got a firearm, plenty of cash and a credit card on me at all times, and my truck has a cell phone and always has enough gas to get out of the state if necessary. What would a bug-out kit do for me that I can't do already?

I can think of many. The first and most likely scenario for my family to leave on short notice would be a chemical plant leak or explosion.

I refuse to have my girls sitting on the side of a freeway in need of someone to take care of them. The homework has already been done and the tools for their comfort are immediately available.

[KD5NRH]

Included in the instructions, "not for use while vehicle is in motion".

Too bad, I bet it would get rid of tailgaters.

[WildBill]

I just acquired another necessity for my kit - a GPS unit - which I keep in my car. You can buy a Magellan Maestro 3100 for around $150 online. It's about the size of a wallet and is totally portable. It plugs into the cigarette lighter of the car, but can run on a battery for several hours. There is no sign up or monthly fee for using the GPS.

With the GPS you can always determine your position if you need to have someone come find you. You can navigate backroads without getting lost. You can find gas stations, stores, restaurants, hospitals, police stations in strange cities.

Don't leave home without it.

[stevie_d_64]

BTW - I keep an empty container [7lb size] in the truck for use as an emergency Porta-Potty. Better than nothing!

Sounds like you need a Bumper Dumper.

I soooo had to bookmark this...

I have to envy someone who is going to be a millionaire because they invented a trailer hitch porta-potty...Pure genious!!!

This might come in handy during a parade...Give your favorite politician a reserved seat on your float...

[Roger Howard]

I keep my bottled water in the pantry as we use it in the house. We rotate it every week. As for food, I keep a couple of cases of MRE'S (Meals Ready to Eat) in the closet. They have a shelf life of ten years and have around 1200 calories per meal.
I have 2 BOB, one for the family and one for me after I get them to safety, as I WILL be put on active duty.

[lawrnk]

Great advice, would have plenty of 1's and 5's in the cash.

[WildBill]

Great advice, would have plenty of 1's and 5's in the cash.

I have several rolls of Sacagawea dollars and quarters. Good for vending machines, toll booths and making change. They are heavy, but they don't get soggy if they were to get wet.