Hurricane season
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I have a question for those of you who seem well prepared.
How do you keep gas and water fresh?
I'd love to install a 50 Gallon water tank and keep 25 gallons of gas on hand.
When I had an auxillary tank on my Cruiser I always used it, I'd fill the aux run off the main until it was empty. Then I would fill the main and run off the aux until it was empty. etc. I don't have an aux. tank anymore, BTW it is for sale wink wink nod nod.
For water we keep a few cases of .5 liter bottles on hand and rotate them, not enough IMHO.
I have no back up for gas other than a siphon hose and keeping at least one of the three cars full at all times.
Food is no problem, we keep a months supply of canned goods in the pantry, and the freezer full. I also have a generator to run the freezer, and furnace if required.
How do you keep gas and water fresh?
I'd love to install a 50 Gallon water tank and keep 25 gallons of gas on hand.
When I had an auxillary tank on my Cruiser I always used it, I'd fill the aux run off the main until it was empty. Then I would fill the main and run off the aux until it was empty. etc. I don't have an aux. tank anymore, BTW it is for sale wink wink nod nod.
For water we keep a few cases of .5 liter bottles on hand and rotate them, not enough IMHO.
I have no back up for gas other than a siphon hose and keeping at least one of the three cars full at all times.
Food is no problem, we keep a months supply of canned goods in the pantry, and the freezer full. I also have a generator to run the freezer, and furnace if required.
BOUNDER said:Beginning to think about this years hurricane season - especially after last year - and the things I can accessorize my LC with to help me weather the aftermath of the storm. We lost power, water and even cell serice for up to 9 days here in South Florida. Appreciate any ideas while I search the archives for inverter, back-up battery, solar shower, disposable "potty"and relaible or self-generating lights, lanterns and LCD's?
Anyone do business with CampMor?
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1
Thanks.
Yeah hey man I used to buy a good deal of stuff from Campmor in the past when I was younger and had a lot of time for backpacking etc. Good place to get good deals on quality stuff.
We don't get hurricanes down our way just cyclones, floods and bushfires.
My cruiser is pretty well set up for these situations normally. Snorkel, dual tanks (diesel lasts longer before going off too), winch, uhf, fridge, inverter, dual batteries, full tool kit, etc. Also because I go camping/fishing a fair bit I have my garage sorted out for easy access to the camping gear so in an emergency I can just open the tailgate and load all the essentials in the back quickly. The boat is always prepped and ready for action too.
Future mods include solar panels to keep the batteries topped up without wasting precious diesel and a stainless steel water tank underneath where the spare used to be (just under the aux fuel tank).
My cruiser is pretty well set up for these situations normally. Snorkel, dual tanks (diesel lasts longer before going off too
), winch, uhf, fridge, inverter, dual batteries, full tool kit, etc. Also because I go camping/fishing a fair bit I have my garage sorted out for easy access to the camping gear so in an emergency I can just open the tailgate and load all the essentials in the back quickly. The boat is always prepped and ready for action too.Future mods include solar panels to keep the batteries topped up without wasting precious diesel and a stainless steel water tank underneath where the spare used to be (just under the aux fuel tank).
Storm Surge potential
If you live in a low lying area like our coast over here is, or, like New Orleans is, and you're staying - put an axe or a shotgun in the attic. If in a rush you have to go up there and the water keeps coming, cut or blow a hole out of the roof so you can get air, signal for help or get the hell out if the water keeps rising. Lots of folks in NO didn't follow that one piece of helpful info from Ray Nagin. I heard stories of some people not far from me that had to shoot their way out. Even had video on the news.
I know the power is going to come back on pretty quickly where I live but I still like to have about 5 days worth of food and some cash handy just in case. The Katrina/Rita punch to us caused a little bit of a fuel scare and that's the first time that I ever saw long lines stretched down the streets just for people to get gas. Get some stored away ASAP.
MRE's are a good idea. Pack some standard meds and have a good first aid kit ready. Lots of non-perishable foods. Lots, and lots of water. Jugs, little bottles, whatever. Get a bunch.
I need to post up some of our hurricane pictures from our camp on the coast. They are no joke my friend.
Good luck with Chris. That SOB is probably coming our way too.
If you live in a low lying area like our coast over here is, or, like New Orleans is, and you're staying - put an axe or a shotgun in the attic. If in a rush you have to go up there and the water keeps coming, cut or blow a hole out of the roof so you can get air, signal for help or get the hell out if the water keeps rising. Lots of folks in NO didn't follow that one piece of helpful info from Ray Nagin. I heard stories of some people not far from me that had to shoot their way out. Even had video on the news.
I know the power is going to come back on pretty quickly where I live but I still like to have about 5 days worth of food and some cash handy just in case. The Katrina/Rita punch to us caused a little bit of a fuel scare and that's the first time that I ever saw long lines stretched down the streets just for people to get gas. Get some stored away ASAP.
MRE's are a good idea. Pack some standard meds and have a good first aid kit ready. Lots of non-perishable foods. Lots, and lots of water. Jugs, little bottles, whatever. Get a bunch.
I need to post up some of our hurricane pictures from our camp on the coast. They are no joke my friend.
Good luck with Chris. That SOB is probably coming our way too.
When Ivan hit Pensacola, I had the windows boarded, didn't really grocery shop, had SOME water, SOME gas, etc.
Went without power for 15 days. It was a pain in the ass for a couple days, but relief efforts were timed perfectly with WATER and MRE'S.
I'd say this: Unless it's a CAT 4 or higher and you're NOT in a flood zone [face it, if you're going to flood, get the fxxx out of dodge]...I would sit tight. Get 5 or 6 cases of water, jugs, whatever; go online NOW and buy 10 CASES of MRES and you're fine.
Flashlights, Candles [so you can read your books] Buy a spare Optima Battery. Get a Generator [I have two] and a set up of smaller appliances [small fridge] if you wish.
It's really not that big of a deal. The MEDIA creates a panic like I have never seen. Think camping. That's all. CAMPING. And we ALL overpack for CAMPING.
Went without power for 15 days. It was a pain in the ass for a couple days, but relief efforts were timed perfectly with WATER and MRE'S.
I'd say this: Unless it's a CAT 4 or higher and you're NOT in a flood zone [face it, if you're going to flood, get the fxxx out of dodge]...I would sit tight. Get 5 or 6 cases of water, jugs, whatever; go online NOW and buy 10 CASES of MRES and you're fine.
Flashlights, Candles [so you can read your books] Buy a spare Optima Battery. Get a Generator [I have two] and a set up of smaller appliances [small fridge] if you wish.
It's really not that big of a deal. The MEDIA creates a panic like I have never seen. Think camping. That's all. CAMPING. And we ALL overpack for CAMPING.
LoveTractor said:
How much was your panel?
WES, sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. I've been in Spain for the last week and a half. Got home 5 hours before all this terrorist crap might've stranded me and my new wife.WES1977 said:
I got my panel from www.affordable-solar.com for $167.
http://www.affordable-solar.com/sunlinq-12-watt-portable-flexible-solar-panel.htm
And damn. Now they give you an Ipod recharge cable for free.
I'll also add this site for MREs:
http://www.longlifefood.com/
They are the consumer distribution company for the main company the makes the military's MREs. What's nice about the site is you can buy the components of the MREs seperately instead of buying a whole case of 10 seperate MRE pouches. Each MRE pouch has a spoon, heater, seasonings, main entree, baked good, spread, and desert. You don't need all that. Takes up a punch of space. I bought a bunch of my favorite entrees. The shrimp jambalaya tastes like elephant ass and I didn't want to buy anymore in cases. Buying your fav entrees and other stuff is the way to go. I bought a bunch of bread and peanut butter and jelly. And then a few deserts.
I can post up my favorite entrees if anyone wants. www.mreinfo.com is another great site that talks about some of the better meals.
Order Mountain House freeze-dried food directly from them. That way you know you'll get fresher packages instead of 3 or 4 yr old ones some shops put on sale occassionally to get rid of them.
http://www.mountainhouse.com/
http://www.longlifefood.com/
They are the consumer distribution company for the main company the makes the military's MREs. What's nice about the site is you can buy the components of the MREs seperately instead of buying a whole case of 10 seperate MRE pouches. Each MRE pouch has a spoon, heater, seasonings, main entree, baked good, spread, and desert. You don't need all that. Takes up a punch of space. I bought a bunch of my favorite entrees. The shrimp jambalaya tastes like elephant ass and I didn't want to buy anymore in cases. Buying your fav entrees and other stuff is the way to go. I bought a bunch of bread and peanut butter and jelly. And then a few deserts.
I can post up my favorite entrees if anyone wants. www.mreinfo.com is another great site that talks about some of the better meals.
Order Mountain House freeze-dried food directly from them. That way you know you'll get fresher packages instead of 3 or 4 yr old ones some shops put on sale occassionally to get rid of them.
http://www.mountainhouse.com/
rusty_tlc said:
I rotate my gas in the gas cans. Generally try to go no more than 6 months w/o stabilizer
For water, add bleach (surf web for the amount) to the container and store in a dry, dark place (to keep things from growing). Treat again with bleach before drinking. There are a number of resources on the web (I think I got some info from FEMA)
Extended breathers for diffs,transmission and t-case are good mods anytime your truck will see water.
For light I love my Tikka headlamp. 40 hrs of light on 3 AAAs and always right where you need it hands free. If you are stocking batteries for a kit consider lithiums. They go 10+ years without degrading so you won't have to worry about rotating stock so much.
Deep-freeze full of ice will keep your beer cold as you wait it out.
Just be careful you don't try and help. Mississippi has a place for Heros
For light I love my Tikka headlamp. 40 hrs of light on 3 AAAs and always right where you need it hands free. If you are stocking batteries for a kit consider lithiums. They go 10+ years without degrading so you won't have to worry about rotating stock so much.
Deep-freeze full of ice will keep your beer cold as you wait it out.
Just be careful you don't try and help. Mississippi has a place for Heros
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Hi all,
I live in Ft Lauderdale, and l basically make sure I have food, sterno cans, sterno stove, it folds up into a flat square. I always make sure I have plenty of ammo for the toys that go bang. My neighborhood survived with no looters, but you never know.
A good cordless spotlight would be a good idea to have and some Gen 1 NVG.
Cable Gun locks for your generator if you are staying home.
Mark
I live in Ft Lauderdale, and l basically make sure I have food, sterno cans, sterno stove, it folds up into a flat square. I always make sure I have plenty of ammo for the toys that go bang. My neighborhood survived with no looters, but you never know.
A good cordless spotlight would be a good idea to have and some Gen 1 NVG.
Cable Gun locks for your generator if you are staying home.
Mark