Emergency Container for water

Survival Hack: Turning Ordinary Produce Bags into Emergency Water Containers

Sometimes the most extraordinary solutions come from the most ordinary items. Today, we're unveiling a simple yet ingenious survival hack involving those ubiquitous super-flimsy plastic produce bags you find at your local grocery store. These seemingly fragile bags, when paired with a common household item, can transform into a surprisingly robust emergency water container. Here is a low-cost, lightweight, and space-efficient prepper trick.

From now on there is no excuse to ever be without a container--item #4 from the 10 c's of Survival.  It doesn't meet the requirement of "boiling" water, but you can make a dugout pot lined with aluminum foil for that.  That will be another blog article!

At first glance, those thin, plastic bags used for packing fruits and vegetables may seem like an unlikely hero in your survival toolkit. However, their ubiquity, coupled with a clever hack, turns them into an excellent emergency resource.

The Hack: Drinking Straw Magic

The magic happens when you pair these produce bags with a simple drinking straw. Here's what you need to do:

• Bag Insertion: Gently push the produce bag into a drinking straw using a small dowel or pencil
• Cut the Straw: Trim the straw so you get  rid of the extra unused portion
• Gallon of Water Holder: When deployed, this straw-and-bag combo can hold about a gallon of water. That's right – a gallon!

Why It's a Prepper's Dream

• Cost-Effective: Produce bags are typically free at grocery stores, making this solution incredibly budget-friendly.
• Lightweight: Both the bags and straws are lightweight, ensuring you won't be weighed down by your emergency water containers.
• Compact: Easily stash a few of these prepared straw-bag combos in your bug-out bag, car, or emergency kit without taking up much space.
• Widely Available: These bags are found in almost every grocery store, making resupplying a breeze.

Emergency Scenarios

• Water Transport: In a pinch, use these makeshift containers to transport water from one point to another.
• Water Storage: Fill them up and hang them to create an improvised water storage system.
• Water purification:  Use water purification tablets for water captured in this bag to let it purify according to instructions.

A Simple Solution for Extraordinary Situations

Prepping often involves improvisation and making the most of what's readily available. This produce bag and straw hack is a testament to the resourcefulness that defines the prepper mindset. So, next time you're at the grocery store, stock up on more than just groceries – grab a handful of those produce bags and start prepping smarter.

Remember, it's the little things that can make a big difference in times of need. Stay prepared, stay resourceful!