check out this novel approach to storing prep food

[chad]

guy stores stuff in plastic soda bottles. i have to admit, i would have never thought of this.

http://www.thecrimsonpirate.com/prep/apartmentprep/apartmentprep.html

[drafter]

Such a simple idea! Throw a tiny dessicant pack in the there and they'd make a pretty convenient air tight storage unit. I'm going to have to start saving 2 liter bottles! Seems more covenient that dranging out a 5 pound bucket every time you want a couple servings of rice.

[Half Sense]

I started saving the new cat litter packaging. The litter used to come in nice big plastic buckets with lids:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41g18PbgJvL.jpg

I saved a few dozen of these over the years. So I was really disappointed when they changed the packaging to this plastic bag format:
http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/shop_image/product/a06c23e2ebab8d1467c9353f85144176.jpg

But it turns out this new package is pretty sweet. The bag itself is extremely thick and sturdy. The way it's folded over the back makes for a nice tall bag once the litter is gone. It has a heavy-duty ziplock closure, and a plastic handle built in.

I tried it with several gallons of water and it made for an easy carry. It folds up into a small, light, flat package. You could make usable rain gear out of a few of these + some duct tape, or spread it open to catch and collect morning dew. Paint it black and make a solar shower, etc.

I'll be putting several of these in my BoB and other preps.

[chad]

I started saving the new cat litter packaging. The litter used to come in nice big plastic buckets with lids:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41g18PbgJvL.jpg

I saved a few dozen of these over the years. So I was really disappointed when they changed the packaging to this plastic bag format:
http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/shop_image/product/a06c23e2ebab8d1467c9353f85144176.jpg

But it turns out this new package is pretty sweet. The bag itself is extremely thick and sturdy. The way it's folded over the back makes for a nice tall bag once the litter is gone. It has a heavy-duty ziplock closure, and a plastic handle built in.

I tried it with several gallons of water and it made for an easy carry. It folds up into a small, light, flat package. You could make usable rain gear out of a few of these + some duct tape, or spread it open to catch and collect morning dew. Paint it black and make a solar shower, etc.

I'll be putting several of these in my BoB and other preps.


i have several of those types of buckets from sunflower seeds, laundry detergent, etc. i filled them all with dehydrated soup packets. i can grab one and have dozens of meals inside.

[Spectrism]

I only like to use HDPE- high density polyethylene for plastic storage. I try to avoid any plastic that can leach BPS, lead, antimony- or other toxins.

At tag sales, I have found mason jars real cheap. I have more than I will need. Of course, the glass can break, so you would need to store them more carefully. Also- the jars are able to seal and take oxygen absorbers. I also save glass bottles- like snapple or other drinks.

Look at those plastic bottles as a short term/ emergency storage. And keep them cool.

The old luggage idea is a good one.

[JohnQPublic]

The LDS recommends PET bottles (http://providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/96277_PETEBottleStorageInstructions_v4_pdf.pdf) with oxygen absorbers. The method in the OP is the use of PET bottles. The LDS also recommend foil pouches (http://providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/92987_FoilPouchStorageInstructionsv3_pdf.pdf).They claim that 5 gal. buckets do not work with oxygen absorbers, but offer a dry ice treatment (http://providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/96278_PlasticBucketStorageInstructions_v4_pdf.pdf) to destroy any biological hazards with 5 gal. buckets.. Their biggest recommendation is #10 cans (http://providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/105529_FHSNumberTenCansDetail_pdf.pdf).

I don't agree with their theology, but I see them as experts in food storage.

For PET look for this symbol (PET or PETE):

http://www.earthodyssey.com/imagesRecycle/Japan/PET.gif