You mean other than a six foot cube of non-sequencial, unmarked, crisp new hundred dollar bills that the IRS doesn't know about?

Tivo with a 500GB drive and LAN connectivity.

For the folks at 5.11 to start using denim and medium weight wool for pants. Like thier patterns, just not a big fan of nylon for pants.

For a good sports shoe manufacturer to add composite toe caps to thier line. And really good arch support. In a leather and canvas upper construction.

A handy, stainless, pump action carbine built using a minaturize Rem 870 or Ithaca 37 action in .454 Cusall. Siddesaddle loops (if using bottom eject, on both sides) and a stock holder. And it has to be able to chamber 45LC.

It's big brother in .308 using M-14 magazines, with a space for a spare magazine in the stock, up to a 20rnder.

A Ka-bar in D2 with the classic leather washered handle. And maybe serrations on the clip of the blade, rather than down by the gaurd.

Well.... I wouldn't say so...
It looks like we have never been nearer .... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

M-6 scout rifle, Arc flash light, ruger 10/22,(always) para 550 cord, new tires, pocket organizer from county comm, and a few sparklight kits. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Mi wish list is getting so long that it's more of a wish book by now. Here are the things I plan to get whenever I have the chance (i.e. money).

Knives:
-More red alox SAKs. You can't have enough of those.
-SwissTool Spirit plus ratchet. I've been looking for a lighter version of my beloved SwissTool for a while.
-Mnandi and Sebenza from CRK. The problem isn't so much the actual knife price but the import taxes which are around 50%-60% of the knives value. I guess I'll have to wait to my next trip to the US.
-There are too many Bark River knives I want.
-Bechmade RSK (my girlfriend "borrowed" mine yesterday).

Guns
-Garand M-1. A local gunshop brought some very nice ones a couple of weeks ago and I've been wanting one since I saw them (I'm weak).
-A .357 or .44 mag lever action rifle. A coworker showed me his .44 mag Marlin last weekend and I loved it. I like the idea of having a rifle in the same calibre as my wheel guns.
-Custom muzzle loader. I got into muzzle loaders recently and I have my eyes on some beautiful cutoms guns made by a local gun smith.

I pretty much covered my gear wish-list last month, but I'm sure something will pop up eventually.

I keep wanting to get a camp stove for shelter-in-place in case the power or gas go out here during a disaster. It would be useful for camping too, of course. Most of the food I have at home requires cooking (e.g. dry rice).

Also I should get around to pouring out my several year old stored water (about a half dozen 1-gal jugs) and refilling with fresh water. Should I add anything to preserve it? I've figured on treating with iodine or bleach at the time of use.

Google for water storage. I think nearly all recommend pre treating. Better to keep stuff from growing than kill it later, I guess.

Why going thru all that hassle to store water ?
Is it a question of price ? Or a problem of container size (and then a problem of storage space) ? <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

In any supermarket, I can find 8 liter (a bit over 2 US gallons) bottles of mineral water, with a max usage date 2 years from now. I guess it's much easier and safer too to store of few of these in my cellar (eventually protected from light by an opaque garbage bag).
A 2 gallons container is easier to move around. And when opened (and then susceptible to contamination), it will be used faster than a bigger capacity container : less risk to spoil.

Buying such a "bottle" every month is not expensive and then, once the stock is at the desired capacity, it's easy to rotate, using the oldest and replacing it.

I would eventually store treated tap water in previously used containers, not for cooking/drinking, but for other usage where the potability is not such a strict requirement (washing, flushing, a.s.o....).
Tap water being already treated, is it necessary to add more bleach to keep it for a long period ?

I don't see a problem with your plan, really. But it doesn't scale well, and it can be refined a little...

I have six of these:


Each holds 7 gallons. That's 42 gallons of water in a space 1' x 3' x 3' (each container is 12" x 12" x 15", stack two rows of three). You'd need about 20 of your containers to equal the same amount of water.

The containers are very durable, stackable and have nifty little faucets that can be used by just flipping the cap over. Turn the container on its side to dispense. Very cool. The price per gallon for the first use is about what you'd pay for store bought water, then every use after that is free. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Plus, you don't have to keep them all full. Just keep the clean containers stored somewhere, then fill as needed (like, when a hurricane watch goes up, and the stores are packed with people buying water in 8l jugs. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> )

YMMV.

I've been reading the U.S. Homeland Security site on the topic:

http://www.nationalterroralert.com/readyguide/safewater.htm

It does seem the larger commercial water containers are the best bet. The site recommends rotating out commercially prepared water at least yearly.

Regarding the rice, my advice is to go with MRE's or canned food. In an emergency rice just takes too many resources to prepare (clean water, fuel). Canned food doesn't really need to be cooked (it is cooked in the canning process) and doesn't need any extra water).

The Homeland Security site for storing emergency food is at http://www.nationalterroralert.com/readyguide/foodstorage.htm

The Katrina disaster has me thinking ... those poor people aren't worrying about their knives, flashlights, or firestarters are good enough. Their primary focus is on water, food, prescription medicines, and shelter. The also are focusing on clean clothing & personal hygeine. It has been very eye-opening for me.

The department of homeland security suggests having:

<>Water - 1 gallon/person/day - at least 3-10 days stored
<>Food - canned, easy-prep - don't forget the can opener <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
<>First aid kit - including any prescriptions or personal meds needed
<>Clothing - one change of clothing and footwear per person
<>Radio - battery powered, extra batteries
<>Flashlight(s) - extra batteries
<>Extra set of car keys
<>Credit card/cash/traveler's checks
<>Sanitation supplies (chlorine bleach, wet wipes)
<>Glasses - extra pair

I got the Apex for birthday present from my son. Very nice set-up.