Organizing the 5 Gallon Emergency Kit

The emergency kit is divided into a few broad categories to keep his supplies organized and well rounded:

General Supplies
Hygiene Supplies
First Aid Kit

Every item is listed in detail in a printed contents document. On the back is a list of important phone numbers such as relatives, insurance companies, local law enforcement, fire department, etc.

Did you catch the line second from the top? It’s the most important detail on the loadout document – the date. This helps you remember when the bucket was put together so you can keep track of all your expiration dates. A good emergency kit can easily last 5 years or more, but not everything inside will be good for that long and may need to be replaced periodically.

Shopping List: 5 Gallon Emergency Kit

It may be instructive to compare this list with the much higher calorie emergency kit from Mayday disaster preparation company. Human beings need about 2,000 calories every single day – which adds up really fast. Depending on your anticipated needs, you may want one or several food-geared buckets in addition to your emergency supply kit.

General Supplies

glow sticks (12 hrs)
flashlight
liquid candle
matchbooks
mylar blankets
hand warmers
AM/FM radio
whistle and lanyard
sewing kit
blank notebook
pencils
extra batteries (for flashlight and radio)
zip ties
P-38 can opener
trash bags
N95 dust masks
duct tape
small tarp
paracord
safety goggles
split leather gloves

Hygiene Supplies

Hygiene supplies are packaged inside their own separate bag. These basic supplies should look familiar – it’s similar to a toiletries bag you might take on vacation.

bar soap

kleenex

floss

baby shampoo

hand lotion

sunscreen

toothpaste

toothbrushes

feminine hygiene pads

comb

toilet paper

washcloths

First Aid Kit

The first aid box is packaged with a list of contents taped to the inside of the lid. Moist towelettes and antiseptic towelettes and latex gloves kept on top so you can clean your hands before digging through supplies.

basic first-aid guide
moist towelettes
antiseptic towelettes
latex gloves
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
ibuprofen (Advil)
aspirin
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
loperamide (Imodium A-D)
burn cream
sting relief towelettes
hydrocortisone cream
triple antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)
cough drops
earplugs
instant ice pack
tweezers
nail clippers
scissors
digital thermometer
cotton balls
waterproof adhesive tape
gauze rolls
gauze pads
moleskin
band-aids
butterfly bandages
ace bandage
triangular bandage
hand sanitizer
Q-tips
petroleum jelly
RAD sticker (personal radiation dosimeter)
potassium iodide (radiation emergency thyroid blocker)

From: http://fivegallonideas.com/emergency-kit/

Solar Water Bulb

Materials:

Pet bottles
Encased in - Galvanized corrugated sheets
Filled with water solution of household chemicals (Clorox)
Rubber Sealant

Assembly step 1:
Cut approximately 9x10 inch of metal roof sheet (flat or corrugated)

Assembly step 2:
Cut a circle slightly smaller (2mm) that the circumference of the bottle conainer.

Assembly Step 3:
Cut the difference in diameter (2mm) radially. Make small strips that will bent upward steel sheet. With a steel brush or sand paper scratch the surface of the bottle to allow the glue to stick better.

Assembly Step 4:
Apply rubber sealant or epoxy resin to the small perpendicular strips and glue to the upper one-third of the plastic container

Assembly Step 5:
Fill the container with 10 ml of chlorine and the rest with filtered water. Fill the contaier with 10 ml of chlorine and the rest with filtered water.

Installation Step 6:
Cut a diameter imilar in size to the plastic container on the roof

Installation Step 7:
Place the bottle with the skirt glued firmly in place directly on the original roof

Installation Step 8:
Fix the solar bulb firmly in place by drilling holes on the  perimeter & riveted on the roof. Apply a rubber water sealant around the newly cut hole on the roof to prevnt leaking. Protect bottle cap from cracking by sun with a protective plastic tube


Comments:
This only works in daytime light or your can const but a small piece of corrugated transparent roof sheet.

Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYTIYUUK70I

Tobby Pimento Cheese

Ingredients:

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
2 to 3 tablespoons pimentos, smashed
1 teaspoon grated onion
Cracked black pepper

Directions:
Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add all of the remaining ingredients and beat until well blended. It can be used as a dip for crudite or as a sandwich filling.

House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Simple Cheese Pimiento

Ingredients:

1 block of cheddar cheese, grated
1 block of butter, softened
1 can of red pimiento, diced
2 tablespoon of milk (optional)

Here's what you need to do:
Put in a large bowl the butter and cheese.  Mix well.
Add in the red pimiento and mix together.
Add the milk if the mixture is too thick.  If not, you can skip the milk.

Filipino Cheese Pimiento

Ingredients:

1 cup American Cheese,or any Quickmelt cheese finely shredded
3 tablespoons Pimiento, finely chopped
1/4 cup Evaporated Milk
2 tablespoons Butter, melted hot
Pinch of Salt and Pepper(optional)

1 Mix the cheese, pimiento and evaporated milk thoroughly.
2 Add the hot butter and mix to have a spreading consistency.
3 Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4 Spread onto slices of toasted loaf bread and serve as a snack or merienda.


TIPS:
For easier shredding and handling, freeze the cheese for at least an hour.

No Canned Pimientos? Use RED bell peppers. Drop a whole red bell pepper onto boiling water for 2-3 minutes, remove seeds and ribs and chop finely.

Do not remove the skin of the red bell peppers, or you would end up with a pale red, almost orange color pimiento.

If you can find the small sweet cherry peppers, use them instead of the red bell peppers. They are usually sold as ingredient for salads.

Substitute regular milk, cream or half and half for the evaporated milk if you don't want the spread to be a little on the sweet side.

Proper Barbecue Chicken

1. Dry rub.
2. Keeping half the grill hot and half of it cooler.
3. A finale on barbecue sauce.


The chicken cooks on a relatively cooler part of the grill covered in a pungent rub of spices--essentially slow-roasting in its smoky environs--the skin gradually crisps into a mouthwatering crustiness and the interior juices baste the chicken while it cooks.

Then, and only then, we see the appearance of barbecue sauce, when the chicken is essentially finished cooking. Then it gets painted on the chicken liberally and constantly over a hotter part of the grill, allowing it to caramelize and turn syrupy just the right amount. Then you devour it like crazy.

Magic Dust -


(makes 2 cups)

1/2 cup paprika
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/4 cup chile powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1/4 cup granulated garlic
2 tablespoons cayenne (or less to taste)
Combine ingredients in a container and mix thoroughly.

To begin, mix up the magic dust and sprinkle it pretty liberally all over the chicken. While you can proceed right away, see if you can plan ahead long enough to let the chicken sit, covered loosely in the refrigerator, for a few hours or even a day.


Barbecue Sauce

2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon magic dust (recipe above)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Hot sauce (such as Tabasco) to taste

Prepare the barbecue sauce by putting all the ingredients into a small saucepan and bringing them to a boil. Turn down the heat so that it just bubbles a tiny bit and simmer it, whisking once in awhile, until it's dark and thickened, 10-15 minutes.


-From PauperedChef

Total Green Goodness Smoothie

Feeling a little tired? Maybe you need a green infusion!

Drinking greens is like breathing oxygen. Greens have chlorophyll and essential minerals that can be beneficial for blood circulation and weight loss, assist in colon cleansing and liver flushing, and help improve your skin.

1–2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 handful Italian parsley, chopped
1 large handful spinach or kale, chopped
Juice of 2–3 lemons
1/4 cup water (optional)
1 sliver fresh ginger (optional)

Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender like a Vitamix and process until creamy and smooth. (The mixture won't come out as smooth with a regular blender.)

For more of a kick, add more lemon juice.

Sip, and enjoy. Feel the goodness spread throughout your system!

Makes 1 serving


The following article was written by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram. The following recipe comes from Kristina of FullyRaw.com. Smoothie picture from PETA.