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.

[hatidua]

I still need a chemical toilet

Get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Buck...et+toilet+seat

- a 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot

-and one of those HUGE rolls of garbage bags at Costco. Bag individual incidents. Chemical toilets tend to be less 'fresh' than advertised...

[crays]

- a 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot

-and one of those HUGE rolls of garbage bags at Costco. Bag individual incidents. Chemical toilets tend to be less 'fresh' than advertised...

And don't forget extra supply of TP, and possibly some baby wipes.


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[zzzippper]

This is more expensive but has better reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Fold-...d_sim_sbs_sg_9

Get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Buck...et+toilet+seat

- a 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot

-and one of those HUGE rolls of garbage bags at Costco. Bag individual incidents. Chemical toilets tend to be less 'fresh' than advertised...

[Dave]

First aid kit, sandbags, camping stove. If you have a propane grill or heater keeping some extra Blue Rhino tanks around is perfectly safe as long as you are not welding on them. If you have a back yard get a chord of firewood and a cheap camp fire ring or some sand and some big rocks to make a circle. Starting with a 7 day kit is great, and I recommend that for anyone as a bare minimum. But, after seeing what happens after large events like Sandy, Katrina and even the OK and MO tornadoes it can take well past 7 days for services to be restored. Even for a 1 or 2 weeks scenario a heat source is a great thing to have. Even if it's summer cold canned food can get old quick and a hot meal can lift your spirits, even if it's warm beans instead of cold. You may want to consider MRE's as well, only a couple tablespoons of water to activate the heater and most come with a treat of some kind.

[Irving]

Renting an apartment or home. Basement? Gas or electric stove?