50 Things to Disappear During an Emergency

[amy31416]

Speaking of emergency stuff, many of your daily needs can be satisfied if you have a fireplace or wood stove. We don't currently have one but are looking to get one installed before next winter--we're looking at stoves because I make stocks and sauces that I cook all day or overnight, the savings in gas on heating and some cooking will be quite significant.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

Speaking of emergency stuff, many of your daily needs can be satisfied if you have a fireplace or wood stove. We don't currently have one but are looking to get one installed before next winter--we're looking at stoves because I make stocks and sauces that I cook all day or overnight, the savings in gas on heating and some cooking will be quite significant.

What kind of wood stove are you looking at? Catalytic stoves are efficient but require replacing the catalyst every so often (ceramic bead pack or whatever). I have a stove (Buck non-cat) that works by using pipes (with holes in them) in the top of the burn chamber to re-burn gases and it works really good. It looks like a furnace burner once you get the action going.

 

[kathy88]

Speaking of emergency stuff, many of your daily needs can be satisfied if you have a fireplace or wood stove. We don't currently have one but are looking to get one installed before next winter--we're looking at stoves because I make stocks and sauces that I cook all day or overnight, the savings in gas on heating and some cooking will be quite significant.

There's nothing like a huge pot of comfort food simmering on a wood stove all day.

 

[amy31416]

What kind of wood stove are you looking at? Catalytic stoves are efficient but require replacing the catalyst every so often (ceramic bead pack or whatever). I have a stove (Buck non-cat) that works by using pipes (with holes in them) in the top of the burn chamber to re-burn gases and it works really good. It looks like a furnace burner once you get the action going.

At first, I was going "fancy" and looking at these Euro-style soapstone stoves, very efficient and good in limited space, but they run at least 3k (without installation.)

http://www.hearthstonestoves.com/

Now we're looking at more traditional cast iron with a blower, I'm not familiar with the type you're talking about but will look it up. We need something with the ability to heat about 1000-1200 ft2, as efficient as possible, and preferably with space on top to use for cooking. Around 300lbs would be good, able to fit into a 40" x 30" corner. What we've found so far runs about $600-$1,000.

Efficiency is probably the least important of the qualities we're looking for, but it'd really be nice. What you're describing sounds great. Off to look it up!

 

[amy31416]

What kind of wood stove are you looking at? Catalytic stoves are efficient but require replacing the catalyst every so often (ceramic bead pack or whatever). I have a stove (Buck non-cat) that works by using pipes (with holes in them) in the top of the burn chamber to re-burn gases and it works really good. It looks like a furnace burner once you get the action going.

At first, I was going "fancy" and looking at these Euro-style soapstone stoves, very efficient and good in limited space, but they run at least 3k (without installation.)

http://www.hearthstonestoves.com/

Now we're looking at more traditional cast iron with a blower, I'm not familiar with the type you're talking about but will look it up. We need something with the ability to heat about 1000-1200 ft2, as efficient as possible, and preferably with space on top to use for cooking. Around 300lbs would be good, able to fit into a 40" x 30" corner. What we've found so far runs about $600-$1,000.

Efficiency is probably the least important of the qualities we're looking for, but it'd really be nice. What you're describing sounds great. Off to look it up!

 

[donnay]

At first, I was going "fancy" and looking at these Euro-style soapstone stoves, very efficient and good in limited space, but they run at least 3k (without installation.)

http://www.hearthstonestoves.com/

Now we're looking at more traditional cast iron with a blower, I'm not familiar with the type you're talking about but will look it up. We need something with the ability to heat about 1000-1200 ft2, as efficient as possible, and preferably with space on top to use for cooking. Around 300lbs would be good, able to fit into a 40" x 30" corner. What we've found so far runs about $600-$1,000.

Efficiency is probably the least important of the qualities we're looking for, but it'd really be nice. What you're describing sounds great. Off to look it up!

This is what we have and I love this stove:

http://vermontcastings.com/products/Stoves/Wood-Burning/


Also the eco-bricks heat very well too!

 

[Athan]

Tampons are also good to treat wounds.
Baby Wipes are the idea product for wiping your ass innawoods or travel toilet paper.

 

[amy31416]

This is what we have and I love this stove:

http://vermontcastings.com/products/Stoves/Wood-Burning/


Also the eco-bricks heat very well too!

Oooh. Those are pretty.

 

[Athan]

Don't use 33, tried one time some 42 years ago, forget it. Just stick with one girl (per decade anyway).

Condoms have other uses as a bladder. Get condoms even if you don't plan to fuck anything other than statists. Another thing for water which is critical to have:

Filter equipment:
Large cloth napkins, charcoal (if you need to filter water, you can actually make your own charcoal with wood and dirt)

Water condensation collection:
Bags and rubber band (to wrap around tree branches to collect water for condensation)

Ground water collection you need:
Tarp
Portable shovel
Pot or large mouth can to collect water
Rubber straw like those used to syphon gas
Water collection know how.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

amy, this is the one that I have (turn down speakers cause there's music on this page)
http://home.fuse.net/trooper1960/Model-26.htm

edit: IIRC, it was around $1,400 10 years ago, the gold plating on the door and legs may make it higher now, but I think there are non-gold plated versions...

 

[ClydeCoulter]

Condoms have other uses as a bladder. Get condoms even if you don't plan to fuck anything other than statists. Another thing for water which is critical to have:

Filter equipmen:t
Large cloth napkins, charcoal (if you need to filter water, you can actually make your own charcoal with wood and dirt)

Water condensation collection
Bags and rubber band (to wrap around tree branches to collect water for condensation)

Ground water collection you need:
Tarp
Portable shovel
Pot or large mouth can to collect water
Rubber straw like those used to syphon gas
Water collection know how.

So, condoms are better than balloons when it comes to use as a bladder?

 

[Anti Federalist]

Oooh. Those are pretty.

I would highly recommend a Vermont Castings or a Jøtul as first choices.

http://vermontcastings.com/
http://jotul.com/us/this-is-jotul

Both have cat and non-cat models.

I have been burning an Intrepid II for ten years now as primary heat for a northern NH winter, with no problems, in a 2000 sq. ft. cape.

 

[Barrex]

I demand that alcohol is put at least two more times on that list.


That list is for "city people". and many of those things are not essential or even close(Peanut butter,Pet food,Cereal).


Any idiot that buys pet food in times of crisis is an idiot!.! That sounded harsher in my head....nvm Senor Darwin will take care of them (sadly).


P.s.

Interesting list.

 

[WhistlinDave]

Great list!! Thanks for posting this...

 

[amy31416]

I would highly recommend a Vermont Castings or a Jøtul as first choices.

http://vermontcastings.com/
http://jotul.com/us/this-is-jotul

Both have cat and non-cat models.

I have been burning an Intrepid II for ten years now as primary heat for a northern NH winter, with no problems, in a 2000 sq. ft. cape.

I am considering all options--what's the day-to-day difference with a cat vs. non-cat?

If I can cook on it and heat efficiently, I don't think I care. But if I buy a cat will it perform sub-par if I can't get the stuff? Will it perform less than a non-cat model?

 

[mad cow]

You can buy aftermarket catalytic combustors that fit on the stovepipe,I have bought two through the years.

As for stoves,i like large glass doors,looking at the fire is half the fun,and the ability to take longer firewood comes in mighty handy.

I bought a Lopi 30 years ago that I love,it will outlast me.Pretty much all these things last a long,long time,so I would get one you like.

http://www.lopistoves.com/productselect.aspx?fuel=wood-stove

 

[Anti Federalist]

I am considering all options--what's the day-to-day difference with a cat vs. non-cat?

The catalytic stoves tend to burn more steadily, but with less overall heat. My Intrepid has a cat "damper" that can be opened or closed.

I use the catalytic function over night to slow the fuel burn down and by pass it during the day to increase heat output.

The Jøtul uses a "re-burner" type system that works all the time.

But if I buy a cat will it perform sub-par if I can't get the stuff?

By stuff, do mean the catalytic elements? You can remove them and the stove will still function properly.

 

[Carson]

FUN

30. Alcohol, drinking
31. Beer
32. Cigarettes
33. Condoms

Isn't that your 1, 2, 3, and 4 list?

 

[Anti Federalist]

Isn't that your 1, 2, 3, and 4 list?

Was missing cocaine, mescalin and porn.

 

[scrosnoe]

Pet supplies (gotta take care of the critters!)

Routine meds (extra supply if possible)