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Post by ziggysdad on Sept 6, 2016 11:32:09 GMT 10
I've got rolled oats in storage, but I also stock the 1.4 kg boxes of Weet-Bix from Coles for $5 and UHT Milk ($0.90 each). Most breakfast cereals are like eating multi-vitamins...they are fortified with all sorts of vitamins and minerals these days.
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Post by oldtimer on Sept 6, 2016 19:07:02 GMT 10
$5 for 5 days of food - 3 packets of 750g Rolled oats and 1 tin of Coles/cheapo condensed milk = 4.7 days @ 8700kj. Good protein/fat/calcium levels, no cooking required. Will eventually need salt, vit & minerals. $8 for 5 days of water 20L of coles/aldi water in 10L containers $0 for free water Recycled well washed softdrink bottles with tap water kept in the dark. Great for Diabetics too
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Post by shinester on Sept 7, 2016 0:09:51 GMT 10
Welcome to the forums old timer. The condensed milk has lots of sugar in it if that matters. [not informed about diabetes]
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Post by familyprepper on Sept 7, 2016 8:28:46 GMT 10
With water for shtf Is the bigger containers better or the bulk packs of 600ml x24 Better it's only 6$ I know it makes it harder to carry so to speak But if a large container gets a hole in it there goes all your water
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Post by Ammo9 on Sept 7, 2016 10:33:18 GMT 10
I mix it up between 1.5L and 600ml bottles at the moment. Planning on adding in a few 10 or 15L boxes though
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Post by familyprepper on Sept 7, 2016 10:50:06 GMT 10
Good idea
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Post by familyprepper on Sept 7, 2016 10:51:10 GMT 10
Has anyone looked at small sowing kits All good having all the gear to survive but then Not having any clothes to wear
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Post by hd1340 on Sept 7, 2016 11:17:32 GMT 10
Has anyone looked at small sowing kits All good having all the gear to survive but then Not having any clothes to wear I've collected a few from motels/hotels(about half the size of a match box) bare in mind they're only good for running repairs though.
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Post by ziggysdad on Sept 7, 2016 13:04:52 GMT 10
With water for shtf Is the bigger containers better or the bulk packs of 600ml x24 Better it's only 6$ I know it makes it harder to carry so to speak But if a large container gets a hole in it there goes all your water I've got about 200L in 10L jugs and a couple cases of 600mL bottles. The 10L jugs for $4 are a slightly better deal and better if you are planning to bug in, where the 600mL bottles are obviously better for moving around and the BOB. My recommendation is you keep both - also plan to refill water bottles from the 10L jugs.
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Post by PlanZ on Sept 7, 2016 17:45:11 GMT 10
How's this for a budget survival item: Over 6000 litres of water storage for $159! www.target.com.au/p/ozquatic-steel-pro-frame-pool-set-3-66m/56141009What do you think? Obviously not a long term solution but could be kept in storage for when needed. Throw a tarp over it to keep the water clean. And along the same lines any inflatable pool could be used.
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Post by Peter on Sept 7, 2016 19:05:51 GMT 10
How's this for a budget survival item: Over 6000 litres of water storage for $159! www.target.com.au/p/ozquatic-steel-pro-frame-pool-set-3-66m/56141009What do you think? Obviously not a long term solution but could be kept in storage for when needed. Throw a tarp over it to keep the water clean. And along the same lines any inflatable pool could be used. The water would need treatment prior to consumption, even with a tarp over the top. It wouldn't be sealed well enough to keep out bacteria/viruses/fungi/etc, particularly in times of epidemic/pandemic.
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Post by shinester on Sept 7, 2016 21:32:05 GMT 10
If you want bulk water, IBC tanks come in food grade and are $50-100 used generally if you don't mind cleaning them out. Paint the outside to keep light from getting in and fill em up with tap water, done. There's also the 250L drums in food grade that go for about $30-50 or so that don't need painting.
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Post by PlanZ on Sept 8, 2016 0:24:53 GMT 10
How's this for a budget survival item: Over 6000 litres of water storage for $159! www.target.com.au/p/ozquatic-steel-pro-frame-pool-set-3-66m/56141009What do you think? Obviously not a long term solution but could be kept in storage for when needed. Throw a tarp over it to keep the water clean. And along the same lines any inflatable pool could be used. The water would need treatment prior to consumption, even with a tarp over the top. It wouldn't be sealed well enough to keep out bacteria/viruses/fungi/etc, particularly in times of epidemic/pandemic. Sure, but that doesn't make it a bad idea. As long as you have a way to treat water (and I assume we all would). Just googled it and it seems others have had the same idea thesurvivalmom.com/15-preparedness-uses-kiddie-pools/
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Post by familyprepper on Sept 8, 2016 19:06:53 GMT 10
If you want bulk water, IBC tanks come in food grade and are $50-100 used generally if you don't mind cleaning them out. Paint the outside to keep light from getting in and fill em up with tap water, done. There's also the 250L drums in food grade that go for about $30-50 or so that don't need painting. I've sunk one of the ibc tanks in my back yard shiney I want to sink another one too
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Post by bear508 on Feb 17, 2017 11:43:23 GMT 10
I like to put some rolled oats into a sandwich back with a scoop of powdered milk and a spoonful of raw sugar (honey tastes better but sticks to the bag). Another one I do is to open up the Continental pasta meals and put in a scoop of powdered milk again, a dob of butter and reseal the packet. This way, all I have to do is add water and heat for a meal. Both are quite cheap and lightweight for hiking and camping
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