We're bugging in

[StagLefty]

Cheap cook stove and lantern would make all the difference in your scenario. No need to eat out of cans or use glowsticks IMHO. Those methods are for real SHTF.
I keep several 20 pound propane tanks and a Mr. Buddy heater for heat in case of power failure.

[zzzippper]

I see your points but it smashes my plan to conserve water by not having to wash any dishes.

Cheap cook stove and lantern would make all the difference in your scenario. No need to eat out of cans or use glowsticks IMHO. Those methods are for real SHTF.
I keep several 20 pound propane tanks and a Mr. Buddy heater for heat in case of power failure.

[hatidua]

I see your points but it smashes my plan to conserve water by not having to wash any dishes.

-environmental issues aside, what about paper plates and bowls? Trust me on this: if you ever have to deal with an honest to goodness natural disaster, you will have plenty of time on your hands. Washing a few dishes or coping with disposing of paper plates/bowls will not debilitate you.

Take the time and drive out to Longmont to buy a few 16gl water barrels (larger than that become difficult to move). They are not expensive, and there's no harm whatsoever in having a little extra water on hand.

[Great-Kazoo]

-environmental issues aside, what about paper plates and bowls? Trust me on this: if you ever have to deal with an honest to goodness natural disaster, you will have plenty of time on your hands. Washing a few dishes or coping with disposing of paper plates/bowls will not debilitate you.

Take the time and drive out to Longmont to buy a few 16gl water barrels (larger than that become difficult to move). They are not expensive, and there's no harm whatsoever in having a little extra water on hand.

This, plus it makes nice kindling, for your hobo stove.

[funkymonkey1111]

-environmental issues aside, what about paper plates and bowls? Trust me on this: if you ever have to deal with an honest to goodness natural disaster, you will have plenty of time on your hands. Washing a few dishes or coping with disposing of paper plates/bowls will not debilitate you.

Take the time and drive out to Longmont to buy a few 16gl water barrels (larger than that become difficult to move). They are not expensive, and there's no harm whatsoever in having a little extra water on hand.

where in longmont?

[hatidua]

where in longmont?

http://www.coloradotankandbarrel.com...FUdo7Aodw0IA1Q