Storage Tote

Food Storage – Where to Begin?

If you're just getting started in the world of survival prepping, you're probably pretty overwhelmed. There is so much to learn that you could study this subject for years and still not be an expert. A good place to begin is with a basic, two-week supply of food. If you're like most people, you probably want to do this as inexpensively as possible. Instead, you'll want to save up a couple hundred dollars and head to the grocery store. The first thing you should do is go to a store like Walmart and find a 32 gallon tote. It shouldn't cost more than about $15. If you arrange everything efficiently, you should be able to get two weeks of food into one of these.

Now go to the grocery store. The following list should easily sustain 2 adults and 2 young children for at least two weeks.

Starches: 5 lb. bag of white flour 5 lb. bag of whole wheat flour 5 lb. bag of white rice 5 lb. bag of corn meal 5 lb. bag of sugar 5 pounds of pasta 4.4 lb. bag of corn flour 42 oz. box of oatmeal 16 oz. box of instant mashed potatoes 2 lb. bag of popcorn

Protein: 2 x 64 oz. boxes of dried milk 5 x 1 lb. bags of dried beans (any variety) 1 lb. bag of almonds/nuts 1 lb. bag of sunflower seeds 2 x 6 oz. cans of tuna 14 oz can of salmon 1 can of ham or sausage 2 x 8 oz. jars of parmesean cheese 18 oz. jar of peanut butter

Fruits and Veggies: 4 x 15 oz. cans of yams 4 x 14 oz. cans of diced tomatoes 1 lb. bag of raisins

Oils and Flavorings: 48 oz. jar of canola oil 24 oz. jar of honey 2 jars of jam or jelly 16 oz. jar of salsa 15 oz. bottle of soy sauce 3.3 oz. can of beef bouillion cubes 40 count box of tea bags 20 packets of yeast 40 count box of juice packets (vitamin C) 16 oz. bottle of maple syrup 12 oz. bottle of Tobasco sauce

Seasonings: (2 - 4 oz. total) Sea salt Oregano Cinnamon Cumin Whole corriander Whole (not rubbed) sage 1 packet of chili powder Garlic powder Dried parsley Dried onions

Extras: (as space permits) 2 x 6 oz. cans of chicken 2 x 12 oz. boxes of shelf-stable tofu 1 lb. of dried vegetable soup mix 16 oz. jar of olive oil 6 cans of condensed milk Powdered or canned cheese More dried fruits and vegetables More canned fruits and vegetables More canned meats, tuna, etc. Shelf-stable sausages (to flavor beans) Apple sauce, chocolate bars, hard candy (comfort foods)

Also, don't forget to buy two weeks worth of multi-vitamins. All of this should cost less than $200. Once you've put together your two-week supply of food, start eating it. And instead of buying your regular groceries, get to work on another tote. This food will only stay good for about a year, so you'll want to eat and rotate on a regular basis. Plus, if disaster strikes, you'll want to already have experience making bread, soups and other meals with your ingredients.

Eventually you'll want to save up enough to have two extra totes. By then you'll have experimented with several food recipes so you'll know what you like and don't like. Then you can modify your next tote a little for variety (as long as it's not all candy!). Once you've done this, you'll be more prepared than 90% of people. Pat yourself on the back, but don't forget to store water, too.

About the Author

After studying survivalism for years, Matthew Zornes quit his job and became a full-time Internet Marketer, blogging about self-help products and emergency preparedness at http://UrbanSurvivalSite.com. Like most people, he lives in the city because of work, family and other circumstances, but he believes it is possible to survive in the city through all the most likely disasters. Download free eBooks and articles from http://UrbanSurvivalSite.com

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leopard gecko in 21 gallon storge tote?

ok i know it sounds dumb but yea a storage tote but its pretty big and it measures about 25''Wx 21''Dx 14H in. I think its big enough seeing how the average adult leopard gecko is 8 in. i already drilled holes in the side for heat im going to use a UTH this is my 1st leo so i need some help i think im doing good so far i plan on getting a baby male or female doesn't matter. i also need help with the flooring i don't know what to use i not going to use sand even though it looks nice but the impaction problem is what i worry about. i may use paper towels or news paper only temperary though i only need to buy food and a themometer and a shed box and water thingy and im going to put a fake wood thing in there... so please help i plan on getting 1 this friday or saturday any leo owners have any tips or anything it would be REALLY appreciated thx
but wouldnt a heat lamp burn through the tote? and what should i lay the UTH on so it wont burn carpet?

For the flooring I would recommend slate tile. That's what I have in for my leos. Especially with a thin plastic bottom, you are going to want a substrate that holds and transfers heat well. The tile is pretty cheap at any home improvement store and they'll cut it to fit for you.

You don't need to buy a shed box. They're pretty easy to make out of tupperware. You should buy some moss or vermaculite to put in the box though to help with shedding.

You're in for a treat, though. I love these little guys!

Good luck Friday and feel free to email me with any questions you might have. I own quite a few leos myself.

About what the poster below me said:
Leos DO NOT need a UVB light
Nor do they need a basking light.
They absorb heat from their bellies, not from their backs, and all it does is heat the cage. If you're going to use a light to heat the cage, use a red nocturnal bulb. They can't see that light and it doesn't bother them. Bright lights hurt their eyes. Make sure you check your temps though with a light AND a UTH it might get too hot. You said you're getting a thermometer so you should be good there.

A heat lamp might melt it. You would have to watch it and make sure you don't set it ON the tote, but a little above it.

Set your tote on four decks of cards, small books, bricks, or anything else you have handy to elevate it. This will keep the floor (or whatever you set it on) from getting burnt.

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