Originally posted by elizabethann
GREAT THREAD!!

2 other things you may want to consider (I learned this from RICHARD and from my Brother-In-Law whose in New Orleans).

1. Cigarettes to use as "cash". Either hand them out to get on peoples good side or use them for trade.

2. Petroleum Jelly. To put under you nose to mask the smell (may it be of dead people, poop/pee, dust, etc.)

Actually, use VICKS Vaporub. the menthol will make your head spin..but...

http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/show...light=disaster

Here's another hint that may help..

Every six months go thru the boxes and cans, look for leaking or open stuff... Rotate the cans, use the older stuff and replace it .


If you go to flea markets, check out the cheap camping equipment,

Sleeping bags, stoves, tents..


Look for a basic first aid book, read it learn to splint an arm, tend to a sucking chest wound, learn how to spot a head injury..

You do not need the BEST survival equipment, just some stuff.


DO NOT GO AND SPEND A PAY CHECK ON A 'One Size Fits All' kit...


Think about what YOU need and how much space you have to store it in....


P.S.

I can't find powdered water any place. can someone give me a hint?


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Has anyone used a Space Bag or one of the Foodsaver machines out there

I am curious about them..

I think they may be good to package some of the stuff that may get waterlogged or ???