Greetings from Ontario Canada

I can't believe that I'm listening to an old lady...

I do store a bit of water - but I constantly change it. I do have two military type water filter systems that can purify even the dirtiest water. My suggestion would be that you store the bottles in an upstairs cupboard and rotate your supply. You can get water sealed bottles made especially for emergencies and survival but these tend to be a bit costly. They have a better shelf life but they too will eventually deteriorate.

I'm fortune - I think - to live minutes from the Grand River. That would be my immediate supply if there was a disturbance in our water system.

 

I don't know how big the glass jar is but I suggest bigger is best. I use the large plastic jug and I haven't had any trouble with it at all. I find them convenient rather than a lot of small ones. I find that rotation is the best way to go too - once a week or so.

 

We can pretend that this is a turkey. Happy Thanksgiving - from Canada. I know your Nation's Thanksgiving is held in November. [November 28th] It is our National Thanksgiving Day celebrating the blessings of a successful harvest. Sad...I don't get the impression that a lot of our citizens are that thankful...about anything.

Anyway - the vestibule on the front of the tent is really great if there is a rain or snow storm. In the winter you can knock the snow off your suit and stump your boots before going inside your tent and save a bit of the heat too. In the summer the door becomes an extended canopy for added sun protection and there are huge windows at the side for ventilation. It is bigger than it looks. I've used it as a kitchen is areas where there is no fear of wild life invasion.

When we get fully into the season I plan to take a lot of pictures to share. I haven't done that for awhile.

Do you have one of those emergency food packs - the 30, 60, 90 day boxes? I have a small one that is for 7 days. And of course you know that I have a lot of camp equipment.


Summer time use.

Sorry...I couldn't resist!

 

Sounds like you are well organized. I agree with you, rather than shelling out a lot of bucks at one time building a supply over a period of time would be a lot cheaper. It also provides a better opportunity to pick and choose and buy when on sale. Having a rotation date is not a bad idea either.

I also have solar lights and conventional battery operated flash lights including a radio. I have a few of the full package meals [MRS] that come with a heating device that is activated by water. I can get them in this neck of the woods. I priced them in the states and though there are made there I can get them cheaper here. Not sure why. I have two winter sleeping bags.

I have a hunch that you also prepare your own recipes too - cereals, beans and the like.


This is just one MRE meal - complete. Sort of a treat meal if you like. They have a long shelf life as well.

 

A sight for sore eyes....glad you are back.
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We had a great snow fall, the temperatures climbed, there was light rain - and the snow left. And yes, I am well prepared for winter camping for early in the new year. There are two outings planned at the moment - one in Everton and one in Empessa. I am actually looking forward to some winter adventure - as mild as I practice it.

 

Good question - my hunting skills are as terrific as my fishing skills.

Anyway, I looked up deer hunting in Ontario - WOW - I couldn't believe all the rules and regulations, from firearms (we are tough on that stuff in this country) to the use of cross bows and the like. Apparently it is not as simple as it might be. Every situation is different - the use of dogs, no dogs, bows, shot guns blah blah blah. It seems to me though it is just about the same as your State.

Last year the Ministry approved feeding deer because of the unusual winter conditions. I did not know that it is illegal to feed deer in this Province. Anyway...

 

Actually....I'm not. The reference to my fishing skills was to indicate - I don't fish and don't like it. Hunting falls into the same category. I'm not a gun man either.

 

What I usually use with water to keep it fresh is a bit of hydrogen peroxide. It kills bacteria and mold just like bleach drops do, but it actually puts oxygen into your body, instead of destroying oxygen like bleach does; so it is always safe to use and drink.
It is also supposed to keep milk fresh longer; but I don't buy much milk, so I haven't used the peroxide for that.

 

I have that organized now.

 

It seems that we talk and plan the weekends but, like a mighty ship upon the ocean - there is no wind to set sail. So snow has been less than favourable to date. But that's okay, we hope that there will be lots of the white stuff on the ground when we execute the plan. Nothing sensational just a couple of weekends.

We/I are/am thinking of next summer already and have held some preliminary discussions. Though my first choice is the Forest the increased costs are motivating us in the direction of Algonquin Park and the interior. Our usual practice is to book on January 1st, February 1st and March 1st to get the places that we know are best. We/I were also thinking it might be time to try a location completely new and perhaps go a bit further afield. It's all fun, even just thinking about possibilities.

I can appreciate your circumstance in part, and have experienced delays in what I want to do so badly and what I must do because I have to.