Most of you have probably read that Bacpacker was hit by the recent ice storm, and lost power. One of the concerns for many of us, is lost food in the Freezer when the power goes out.
I live in Greensboro NC, and though we don't see much snow, we usually get quite a bit of ice, and the power outages that follow close behind.
One thing that I've found to extend the freezer temperatures a little longer during a power outage, is to keep bottles of water in the freezer.
I use 2 liter soda bottles and 59oz orange juice bottles washed and filled with water to 2 inches below the cap (freeze expansion). I use these bottles to fill up any open spaces in the freezer, reducing the amount of air (which warms quicker) in the freezer.
In essence, making the freezer a big ice cooler, and keeping the door shut as much as possible.
These bottles also double as a backup potable water source if I ever needed them.
If this idea has already been posted, I do apologize.
Edit:::: Dang!!! Probably should have put this under food and water!
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