Anyone feeling the need to put up food more the usual?

[bulletpaluza]

Yeah i was thinking chlorine but that seems sufficient. I am sure there are good formulas like that one i need to write down.
Thats another thing people are going to wish they had..... a few good old fashion books when the net goes away, lol.

Yup I keep paper logs with all my notes for important things like treating water and load data for ammo

 

[41mag]

Yup I keep paper logs with all my notes for important things like treating water and load data for ammo

I have a cool old paper notebook with all my dad’s old stuff he wrote down. Formulas for making diff things like degreaser and cleaners , etc., A lot of cool old stuff in there . Must be 50yrs old if its a day !

 

[Sowega86]

Same here. We have probably a year or more of just normal eating. If we rationed, an easy 3 years.

Water is the biggest thing. I have been thinking of a way to put a couple of 110 gal water jugs out back. Im just not up on the ways to keep it potable. I know you want to purify as you drink but you dont want it just sitting collecting algae.

Anyone got any research tips ? Places to look ?

This is a WHO document download so be advised BEFORE clicking on the link. Title: "Emergency treatment of drinking-water at the point of use"
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...water_en.pdf&usg=AOvVaw37hjAqqZCC0QQnjaxMAL59

This is a Georgia DHR Environmental Preparedness link with multiple documents available for download so be advised before clicking on any links: https://dph.georgia.gov/environmental-health/emergency-preparedness
There's lots of information listed for download. The top link under "Severe Weather Info:" (Concerning private drinking water wells after a flood)
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-05/documents/epa816f05021.pdf

 

[1gunsnotenough]

Prices for store-bought food rose a seasonally adjusted 2.6% in April from a month earlier, according to the Labor Department, the biggest monthly increase since 1974. ... Market-research firm Nielsen said food prices rose 5.8% in the 13 weeks from March 1 to May 30 compared with the year-ago period.Jun 9, 2020

 

[Jackspack]

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Same here. We have probably a year or more of just normal eating. If we rationed, an easy 3 years.

Water is the biggest thing. I have been thinking of a way to put a couple of 110 gal water jugs out back. Im just not up on the ways to keep it potable. I know you want to purify as you drink but you dont want it just sitting collecting algae.

Anyone got any research tips ? Places to look ?

Get the rain barrel collection systems- Home Depot. Then keep about a cup of bleach in each.

Run your water through a Big Berky filter before using it to drink or cook.

Also, waterbob is a good way to save 100 gallons of water.

 

[Jackspack]

I have a cool old paper notebook with all my dad’s old stuff he wrote down. Formulas for making diff things like degreaser and cleaners , etc., A lot of cool old stuff in there . Must be 50yrs old if its a day !

Scan and post, brother!

 

[Medic1957]

You can keep the algae to a minimum in you outside stored water by using black containers.

 

[PewPewChris]

I’ve been adding to my emergency food supply by purchasing an few extra items that will last a few years each time I go to the grocery store...seems to be adding up quickly, which is a good feeling.

 

[Justin87]

Anyone suggestions on a good vacuum sealer?

 

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

Anyone suggestions on a good vacuum sealer?

I think this is the one I have:

https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-VS...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=