Dinner with Mountain House

Sorry for the lack of posts the last few days.
 Here is a Mountain House Dinner I had last night.

 

This is what was left. The package says there is 3 servings. Thats about right. It was good. P probably would add some veggies to it if I take it camping. Very filling. Check out Mountain House for other great products.

Lunch with Mountain House

I made the Lasagna with meat sauce for lunch. When I opened the package it smelled like pasta sauce.

After I opened it and took out the oxygen absorber I added 2 cups of water and stirred it.

I waited for 9 minutes and then enjoyed it.

I have to say it was really good. All I needed was some garlic bread to go with it. I highly recomend this for your B.O.B. or just to take camping with you. Click this to purchase from Mountain House.

Breakfast with .Mountain House

I tried the Mountain House scrambled eggs and bacon. They were tasty.

You have to be sure to remove the oxygen absorber pouch. Then just add 1 cup water, seal the bag then wait 5 mins or so.

Enjoy. Just add salt and pepper to taste if you like. I would definitely take this with me when I go camping and it is also going in my B.O.B. Just click here to go to the Mountain House website to order these scrambled eggs today.

Mountain House Ice Cream Sandwich

 

 OK can I just say YUM!!!!!!!. This did not last in my house. My wife and I both sampled it. This is definitely going in my B.O.B. The ice cream sandwich was really just what you would expect. This is a great snack to have on hand for any emergency. You can buy these directly from Mountain House for $2.29 each. It is worth the price.

P38 can opener

Now here is something you must have in your B.O.B. I would even think about putting it in your mess kit. Maybe even on a keyring that has other little items on it. You can pick these up for under $1.00 at any army surplus store. You can also go here: http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=16759 Pick one up today you will be glad you did.

Mountain House

I just recieved an email from Mountain House that I will be getting a package. I am so excited to try some more of their great food items. I will post my reviews on here when I get the package. http://www.mountainhouse.com/

Bug out bag needs

I have had many people ask me if they really need one. I would have to say yes. Not only could it save your life it can give you peace of mind knowing that you and your family will have food, shelter, clothing and other necessities.
There are over 22,000 video posts on YouTube concerning Bug Out Bags. There are many different views on what goes in a Bug Out Bag but you have to build it to your needs.
I will put a list on here of the basic things you should have in your bag at all times. This is from http://www.ready.gov/ website.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

• Additional Emergency Supplies

Once you have gathered the supplies for a basic emergency kit, you may want to consider adding the following items:

• Prescription medications and glasses
• Infant formula and diapers
• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• Cash or traveler's checks and change
• Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container. You can use the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) (PDF - 977Kb) developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information.
• Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or free information from this web site. (See Publications)
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
• Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
• Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted, nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
• Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
• Paper and pencil
• Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

• First Aid Kit

In any emergency a family member or you yourself may suffer an injury. If you have these basic first aid supplies you are better prepared to help your loved ones when they are hurt.

Knowing how to treat minor injuries can make a difference in an emergency. You may consider taking a first aid class, but simply having the following things can help you stop bleeding, prevent infection and assist in decontamination.

• Two pairs of Latex or other sterile gloves if you are allergic to Latex
• Sterile dressings to stop bleeding
• Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes
• Antibiotic ointment
• Burn ointment
• Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
• Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminate
• Thermometer
• Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You should periodically rotate medicines to account for expiration dates.
• Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies

Non-prescription drugs:

• Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Antacid
• Laxative

Other first aid supplies:

• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

• Supplies for unique Needs

Remember the unique needs of your family members, including growing children, when making your emergency supply kit and family emergency plan.

For Baby:

• Formula
• Diapers
• Bottles
• Powdered milk
• Medications
• Moist towelettes
• Diaper rash ointment

For more information about the care and feeding of infants and young children during an emergency, visit the California Dept. of Public Health website.

For Adults:

• Denture needs
• Contact lenses and supplies
• Extra eye glasses

Ask your doctor about storing prescription medications such as heart and high blood pressure medication, insulin and other prescription drugs.

If you live in a cold climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that you will not have heat. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies. Be sure to include one complete change of clothing and shoes per person, including:

• Jacket or coat
• Long pants
• Long sleeve shirt

I hope this will help. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.