Quote from: Eyesabide on March 17, 2012, 06:33:49 PM


High quality restraining devices. Collars, cuffs, irons.

They use heavy-duty zip ties now-a-days. Lighter weight and cheaper.

zip ties are wonderful things. They can also be cut easily by a rescuer or a gaurd with a sympathetic ear.

Quote from: Ford289HiPo on March 18, 2012, 07:41:46 PM
They use heavy-duty zip ties now-a-days. Lighter weight and cheaper.

Make sure there weatherproof and military grade, remember black ties have better resistance to UV light also.

Baking soda ( Can be used for deoderaant, not sure how long it will last sealed up.)

Diapers. A few cases. Bulk diaper pins too, if you can find them.

Quote from: Eyesabide on March 24, 2012, 08:04:35 PM
Baking soda ( Can be used for deoderaant, not sure how long it will last sealed up.)

Diapers. A few cases. Bulk diaper pins too, if you can find them.

Eyes, a quilt shop would have bulk pins in varying sizes not diaper pins.

I never would have thought of a quilt shop. Thanks!  I am rethinking my cache system, a little outside the box as it were.

My wife and I are currently stocking up on food and other items.  One of the things that we are stocking is fresh water. 

You need one gallon of drinking water per day per person for two two weeks.  If you can stock it in five gallon containers, it doesn't take up too much space.

We also have some water stored for washing and cleaning.

Quote from: kdub1995 on March 26, 2012, 10:46:19 AM
My wife and I are currently stocking up on food and other items.  One of the things that we are stocking is fresh water. 

You need one gallon of drinking water per day per person for two two weeks.  If you can stock it in five gallon containers, it doesn't take up too much space.

We also have some water stored for washing and cleaning.

If you have the room for it, a water bed is a good source.
Welcome to the forum Kdub.

Thanks for welcome, I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone.

We (my wife and I) are currently working on a food storage and emergency products/supplies and equipment for our family.  I'm reading through to get ideas as well as share what I can.

It's fairly evident that all here share some similar feelings about the current state of our economy as well as the political issues our country is facing.  I for one hope it's just a blip on the radar and this country rights itself sooner rather than later, but I'm not leaving it to chance, I'm preparing the best that I can for what could be the worst of times.

Quote from: kdub1995 on March 26, 2012, 03:42:34 PM
Thanks for welcome, I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone.

We (my wife and I) are currently working on a food storage and emergency products/supplies and equipment for our family.  I'm reading through to get ideas as well as share what I can.

It's fairly evident that all here share some similar feelings about the current state of our economy as well as the political issues our country is facing.  I for one hope it's just a blip on the radar and this country rights itself sooner rather than later, but I'm not leaving it to chance, I'm preparing the best that I can for what could be the worst of times.

Great, the more input the better.
I think even if the country rights itself, prices are going to soar for awhile, so having supplies on hand will help offset the inevitable cost increases to come.

Quote from: kdub1995 on March 26, 2012, 10:46:19 AM
My wife and I are currently stocking up on food and other items.  One of the things that we are stocking is fresh water. 

You need one gallon of drinking water per day per person for two two weeks.  If you can stock it in five gallon containers, it doesn't take up too much space.

We also have some water stored for washing and cleaning.

I'd raise that water ration there a bit if I were you. You'll need 5 gallons per person, per day for drinking, cooking, personal hygiene.

Stock up on some plain chlorine bleach without fancy additives or scents. 8 drops per gallon of clear water, 16 drops per gallon for cloudy or murky water.

http://www.csgnetwork.com/h2oemergencypurifycalc.html

Quote from: Ford289HiPo on March 26, 2012, 05:25:21 PM
I'd raise that water ration there a bit if I were you. You'll need 5 gallons per person, per day for drinking, cooking, personal hygiene.

Stock up on some plain chlorine bleach without fancy additives or scents. 8 drops per gallon of clear water, 16 drops per gallon for cloudy or murky water.

http://www.csgnetwork.com/h2oemergencypurifycalc.html

Thanks for your input.  We've actually separated our drinking water from the washing water.  Washing water is in 3 different 55 gallon drums, drinking water is in 5 gallon containers.  The drinking water and cleaning water has had a bit of bleach added to keep it cleaner longer.  We're also stocking up on bottled water.  We have 20 cases of 24ea on hand.

Water is hard, it's tough to transport if needed and also keep clean.  Has anyone here purchased a filter or purifier?  We're looking at a couple of Katadyn filters at the moment and can't decide.

Quote from: kdub1995 on March 26, 2012, 07:48:40 PM
Thanks for your input.  We've actually separated our drinking water from the washing water.  Washing water is in 3 different 55 gallon drums, drinking water is in 5 gallon containers.  The drinking water and cleaning water has had a bit of bleach added to keep it cleaner longer.  We're also stocking up on bottled water.  We have 20 cases of 24ea on hand.

Water is hard, it's tough to transport if needed and also keep clean.  Has anyone here purchased a filter or purifier?  We're looking at a couple of Katadyn filters at the moment and can't decide.

Heres a link, but if you look at some of the threads here in survival, you'll find an awful lot of great info.
http://conservativepoliticalforum.com/survival-tips/must-have-water-filter-system/

Quote from: kdub1995 on March 26, 2012, 07:48:40 PM
Thanks for your input.  We've actually separated our drinking water from the washing water.  Washing water is in 3 different 55 gallon drums, drinking water is in 5 gallon containers.  The drinking water and cleaning water has had a bit of bleach added to keep it cleaner longer.  We're also stocking up on bottled water.  We have 20 cases of 24ea on hand.

Water is hard, it's tough to transport if needed and also keep clean.  Has anyone here purchased a filter or purifier?  We're looking at a couple of Katadyn filters at the moment and can't decide.

Keep bottled water in cool dry dark place as softer plastic bottles break down in the sunlight.  (even in a refrigerator over time)

Also check this out by SeaWolf for filtering water, you should read the hole thread when you have time.   
http://conservativepoliticalforum.com/survival-tips/must-have-water-filter-system/

Quote from: kdub1995 on March 26, 2012, 07:48:40 PM
  Has anyone here purchased a filter or purifier?  We're looking at a couple of Katadyn filters at the moment and can't decide.

We used to use PUR water filters when I was in the military. Katadyn is also a good filter if you need a lightweight/light duty unit. The choice is yours.

http://www.waterfiltersurplus.com/PUR-water-filter/pur-hiker-water-filter.html