tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post268207889865189147..comments2024-03-21T03:36:43.180-04:00Comments on Safely Gathered In: Keeping your kits updatedHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238065316512454176noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-76501170739524944032012-07-05T12:26:01.823-04:002012-07-05T12:26:01.823-04:00I carry 2 packages of Datrex bars instead of grano...I carry 2 packages of Datrex bars instead of granola-type snacks; 1.5 liters of water plus a Lifestraw; a pack towel(Sham-Wow)a couple of emergency blankets (good for heat retention or reflecting sun if too hot)a small crank flashlight which has an am-fm radio & charges your cell; I bought a bigger 1st aid kit last month & am adding additional stuff now. All this from Emergency Essentials, once a month I add something else on my list from them so I can keep gaining ground without spending too much.Ray in Dallasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-32499225549725048272011-03-13T22:02:15.365-04:002011-03-13T22:02:15.365-04:00One thing I might suggest (I'm new to the site...One thing I might suggest (I'm new to the site so I haven't read everything and if you have already said this--sorry!) but maybe a small empty gas can? for those times you may run out of gas...anywhere!the Petterson Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238447966785740399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-32356231438281279542011-03-12T13:01:37.695-05:002011-03-12T13:01:37.695-05:00One thing that we do instead of just rotating the ...One thing that we do instead of just rotating the car kit and 72 hour kit, is we stage a fake emergency and use our kits as if we are in a real emergency. I remember last year, when we jumped in the car with our 72 hour kits and headed out into the hills, we were all excited and nervous. We camped out for the day and went through different emergency scenarios. We all learned a lot from it and the kids were really excited.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628729775223265657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-47256945026367080192010-04-17T09:39:38.481-04:002010-04-17T09:39:38.481-04:00Thanks for great idea, I am soooooo impressed!Thanks for great idea, I am soooooo impressed!Car Coverhttp://www.quickgarage.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-84122661220873224812009-04-28T23:04:00.000-04:002009-04-28T23:04:00.000-04:00Bug out bag. Try to take foods that do not take wa...Bug out bag. Try to take foods that do not take water to prepare, I see so many bug out <br />bags with things like, instant oatmeal, hot chocolate & soups. The water should be for <br />drinking & take vitamins & protein bars. I also take a bottle of fiber, not only is <br />fiber needed but it also swells for a full feeling. I came across what is called <br />Lifecaps. They are a capsule that has everything needed to survive without food with<br />the exception of water. It is full of vitamins & minerals plus Iodine. Anyway, you take<br />three of them a day & drink water. I can actually take enough food in one backpack to <br />las 6 months because of these little Lifecaps, protein bars, fiber & water. I will run <br />out of water in a week so I do carry a small filter & a couple of those straw water <br />filters that filter the water as you suck.<br />You do not always have the ability or time to heat water to make soup or oatmeal. Anyway,<br />after I bought 25 bottles I found a coupon code & bought 75 bottles more. The coupon code<br />is... healthcap It will get you 33% off. There are also sites that have those filter straws<br />that are cheaper than any of the stores around here. (SLC) I think they are a really good<br />idea along with some purification pills. I cannot remember the sites off the top of my head<br />but you can Google for aquamira filter straw. Aquamira is the manufacture but do not buy<br />off there site because I have found them for almost 1/2 what they want on their own site<br />on other sites. Good luck, Gods speed & get serious about your bug out bag!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988362716326167702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-6966382516566450472009-04-04T14:11:00.000-04:002009-04-04T14:11:00.000-04:00Thanks for providing such great info on food stora...Thanks for providing such great info on food storage! I especially like your link on how to create flour using an electric grain mill. My wife an I recently started our own food storage progam (after procrastinating for years!). This may be surprising, given that I've owned my own emergency preparedness company for over 10 years. But your site will help keep us motivated to keep going on our food storage! In case you or your readers would like a discount on emergency supplies, here is a special coupon: Use code 20094AL. And we offer Free Shipping on orders over $100. Thanks! http://www.iPrepare.comiPreparehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546690018638930204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-40675687072408562792009-04-01T14:33:00.000-04:002009-04-01T14:33:00.000-04:00Great idea. The reminder will be helpful. We als...Great idea. The reminder will be helpful. We also have it as part of our family home evening. One FHE a month is a preparedness lesson. We rotate between updating our 3 month supply inventory, rotating our 72-hour and car kits, and practicing fire drill/safety. It seems to work nicely for us to have one week a month dedicated to making sure we are prepared.Jen Gillespiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248071870245989244noreply@blogger.com