We're bugging in

[zzzippper]

Its just me and my wife, she doesn't drive but does work. If the SHIF in an apocalyptic way we're screwed, we have nowhere to go and no way to get there (props to Smokey and the Bandit). We're prepping for a seven day minimum at home. We have a gallon of water each for seven days and two large bottles of Gatorade per day. We have canned food for three meals a day for seven days. Nothing needs to be cooked. Eating straight from the can nothing needs to be washed which conserves water. I still need a chemical toilet and glow sticks. The best case scenario in case of a blizzard or other natural disaster is that we are both at home. Worst case is we are both at work and I have to get her and come home. Any comments? Anything I'm over looking?

[TFOGGER]

Heating and medical come to mind.

[stoner01]

Also do you have the needed supplies to get home from work. And tools.

[zzzippper]

Yes, medical is on my list, I forgot to add it. I'm torn about what to do about heat, I don't think storing a bunch of propane is safe. Other alternatives? The house we're renting does not have a fireplace. I have a Toyota RAV4 4WD but from last winter I know I need a more aggressive tread and maybe chains if it is really bad.

[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