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    Five gallon bucket experiment

    Hi everyone.. as you guys know I don't talk much. I like to read and get the info others have put forth .
    I have a dilemma. I have looked but my search of isn't the greatest so if it is here already then disregard my post and apologies.

    What I need is information on what can be put in a five gallon bucket supply wise.
    Food and comfort for say three people.
    I have my list of ideas but i know i am missing allot.
    I will be taking pictures and cataloging what is in the bucket. So give me ideas.

    Here is mine.
    1 Rice . Not sure how much.
    2 Beans
    3 Canned tuna, spam,
    4 Bullion cubes.
    5 salt , pepper, hot pepper flakes.
    6 fire making kit
    7 med pot
    8 coffee tea
    9 sugar
    10 candy
    11 can opener
    12 flour
    13 vegtable oil
    14 honey

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    Are you looking at a grab and go system for a bug out scenario?
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    Yes somthing to be grabbed that would sustain a group of three for say 4 days. It dosent need to have gear or guns that is covered. Just a food and comfort bucket.

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    Ok. The context helps, thank you.
    I'll throw out some more ideas after a few minutes of though, but one immediately came to mind:

    You may be able to get a luggable loo seat, a neutralizing agent, and some waste bags to make one of the buckets an emergency toilet after you've unpacked it.
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    I like the idea of a toilet after being unpacked. I have a gamma lid. Do you think that would work for a seat?

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    It'd for sure work. The bucket alone, sans lid would as well. It'd definitely seal up better with a gamma seal than what I'm talking about though.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FI...dir_mdp_mobile

    I got mine for about $20 at the local big box store, and use it for fishing. It keeps my ass dry and the fish in water until I'm ready to leave - and if I ever needed it for its intended purpose it'll be way more comfortable than a thin rim. One less stressor in a bad situation.
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    In a pinch... just the bucket will work fine. slip a grocery bag over the top( one with no holes), sit down carefully, and your legs hold the bag in place. Grab the bag when you stand up, and you can lift it out and tie it off. Been there, done that!

    Any 'seat' beyond that, is gravy!

    Are you a rice an beans family/group? The old saying, pack what you eat...

    Other things that come to mind... ramen noodles, dry packaged potatoes, drink mix (iced tea, koolaid, gatoraid), Mrs dash, spice/seasoning medleys, jerky, ???
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    I didn't see anything for water or making water drinkable, don't forget that. Also don't forget the basic meds. Band aids, salve, your meds, ect. Fishing line and hooks, maybe a sewing kit.
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    Flashlight and spare batteries, Some type water treatment and storage for sure. Paracord.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sniper-T View Post

    Are you a rice an beans family/group? The old saying, pack what you eat...

    Other things that come to mind... ramen noodles, dry packaged potatoes, drink mix (iced tea, koolaid, gatoraid), Mrs dash, spice/seasoning medleys, jerky, ???
    Rice and beans are good, spices and ramen, drink mixes and jerky are better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Taz Baby View Post
    I didn't see anything for water or making water drinkable, don't forget that. Also don't forget the basic meds. Band aids, salve, your meds, ect. Fishing line and hooks, maybe a sewing kit.
    Not doing med supplys or sewing thats covered. Looking for a food bucket.

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