Keep Food Cold – If your freezer isn’t completely full, you should fill some plastic bottles with water and use them to fill in the empty spaces. And as with storing water, make sure you don’t store your food next to anything toxic.Ĩ. When it’s almost full, top it off with a 300cc oxygen absorber and screw the cap on really tight. When they’re ready, use your funnel to pour food into the bottle. Setting them upright with the cap off in direct sunlight for a while should do it. Store Food – First you’ll need to wash them out thoroughly and make sure they’re 100% dry. Leave the cap on, and you’ll have a scoop you can use for food, water, dirt, or whatever else you need to scoop.ħ. Make a Scoop – Instead of cutting the bottle straight across, cut it at an angle just below the curved part. This could be useful for filling other bottles with food or water.Ħ. Make a Funnel – To do this, simply cut off the top of the bottle where the curved part begins and you have yourself a funnel. When you have enough, you can put the cap back on and ensure the edibles stay dry on your way back to camp.ĥ. Gather Food – A 2-liter bottle could be a convenient way to gather wild edibles such as herbs and berries. So if you live in the United States, this only works in the south. However, the bottles must be made of clear plastic, the water must be fairly clear, and you need to be no more than 35 degrees above or below the equator. The UV rays will kill any microorganisms in the water, making it safe to drink. Purify Water – Fill your 2-liters with water, then place them on a hard surface in direct sunlight for an entire day (two days if it’s cloudy). She uses a juice bottle, but the principle is the same.ģ. This article has step by step instructions. Filter Water – In addition to a 2-liter bottle, you’ll also need sand, charcoal, grass, and rocks (small, medium, and large) to make a water filter. Finally, put the date on the side with a marker or label and replace them 6 months to a year later.Ģ. Also remember that plastic breathes so don’t store these bottles next to gasoline, household cleaners, or any other liquid you wouldn’t want in your water. If there isn’t at least a hint of chlorine, repeat the process. Wait thirty minutes then smell the water.
Next, fill it with drinking water and add about 4 drops of unscented bleach. Fill it with warm soapy water, shake it up, then rinse it thoroughly.
Store Water – A 2-liter bottle makes a convenient water storage container that easily fits on pantry shelves or under beds. Here’s a list of survival uses for 2-liter bottles.ġ. Maybe you think I’m exaggerating the usefulness of 2-liters. Offer to take those empty bottles off their hands (just ignore the looks they give you). And if you don’t drink soda, you probably have friends or relatives who do. If you’ve been drinking canned soda, it’s time to switch to 2-liters (it’s cheaper, anyway). Some people discard these almost everyday, which is a shame considering all the things you can do with them. Of all the things preppers shouldn’t throw away, probably the most useful is the 2-liter bottle.
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