My "C Rations" - Page 2

flagtag · 05-26-2008

Sounds like you are pretty much set. Good job.

rhino · 05-26-2008

Dude! Don't forget the peanut butter!

Josh Smith · 05-26-2008

Rhino,

It's in there. Just have to get a few more boxes of the stuff.

Josh <><

kludge · 05-28-2008

1. C-Rations came with a P-38 can opener, a (small) pack of smokes

, some water"proof" matches and a small roll of TP. You can find P-38's at gun shows for ~2/$1. I keep one on my key chain at all times, and I have one for each of my 72-hour kits.

2. Don't use pop top cans for food storage, the shelf life is greatly reduced.

jontheturboguy · 05-28-2008

Another great fire starter is birthday candles. They don't take up much room and are great.

Josh Smith · 05-28-2008

Quote:

2. Don't use pop top cans for food storage, the shelf life is greatly reduced.

I suspected this; I'm having trouble finding them any other way though.

Maybe I should go to Dollar General and see what they have.

Josh <><

flagtag · 05-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jontheturboguy

Another great fire starter is birthday candles. They don't take up much room and are great.

I have b-day candles in old film tubes in each of my emergency packs. Plus three different fire sources in each.

baldmax · 05-28-2008

If you have an Aldi around you, go there. They carry all kinds of non-perishable stuff.
The little handi-packs of tissue would be great for TPO

kludge · 05-29-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Smith

I suspected this; I'm having trouble finding them any other way though.

Maybe I should go to Dollar General and see what they have.

Josh <><

If you do use pop-tops rotate yearly.

Cans without pop-tops have a three to five year shelf life.

Josh Smith · 05-29-2008

The ones I have are marked "2010," so I figure they'll be good until 2012. However, these packs are pretty nifty - ate one for breakfast while waiting for the gunshop to open the other day (I keep a few in my truck) as I hadn't eaten yet, and yesterday I just didn't have time to cook so I got into one.

I'm finding I'd do well to put peanut butter in with the granola. They go very well together.

Thanks,

Josh <><

05-26-2008	#13 (permalink)
Josh Smith Marksman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wabash Posts: 387	Rhino, It's in there. Just have to get a few more boxes of the stuff. Josh <>< __________________ The Roman Empire fell due to a large, corrupt government, overspending, an overextended military, insecure borders, and the illegal immigration of Goths, barbarians (anyone who was not educated), and religious fanatics. Sound familiar? I am a victim of State sponsored terrorism.

05-28-2008	#14 (permalink)
kludge Marksman Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 370	1. C-Rations came with a P-38 can opener, a (small) pack of smokes , some water"proof" matches and a small roll of TP. You can find P-38's at gun shows for ~2/$1. I keep one on my key chain at all times, and I have one for each of my 72-hour kits. 2. Don't use pop top cans for food storage, the shelf life is greatly reduced. __________________ NRA Certified Instructor - Rifle, Pistol www.danvilleconservationclub.org www.jpfrog.org

05-28-2008	#15 (permalink)
jontheturboguy That's Mr. Plinker to you pal. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 591	Another great fire starter is birthday candles. They don't take up much room and are great. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" Ronald Reagan

05-28-2008	#18 (permalink)
baldmax I drank what?? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Koontz Lake Posts: 330	If you have an Aldi around you, go there. They carry all kinds of non-perishable stuff. The little handi-packs of tissue would be great for TPO Last edited by baldmax; 05-28-2008 at 20:10. Reason: spell check

05-29-2008	#20 (permalink)
Josh Smith Marksman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wabash Posts: 387	The ones I have are marked "2010," so I figure they'll be good until 2012. However, these packs are pretty nifty - ate one for breakfast while waiting for the gunshop to open the other day (I keep a few in my truck) as I hadn't eaten yet, and yesterday I just didn't have time to cook so I got into one. I'm finding I'd do well to put peanut butter in with the granola. They go very well together. Thanks, Josh <>< __________________ The Roman Empire fell due to a large, corrupt government, overspending, an overextended military, insecure borders, and the illegal immigration of Goths, barbarians (anyone who was not educated), and religious fanatics. Sound familiar? I am a victim of State sponsored terrorism.

05-26-2008	#11 (permalink)
flagtag Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westville, IL Posts: 1,261	Sounds like you are pretty much set. Good job.

05-26-2008	#12 (permalink)
rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,112	Dude! Don't forget the *peanut butter!*

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