Coffee can survival

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Have you ever thought of of packing a coffee can survival kit?

It has been said there are more cars on the road than there are licensed drivers.

We use them to go to work, bring the kids to school, and for just about any transportation need we may have.

Cars have become an integral part of life and we spend a lot of time in them.

Sometimes it feels like we live in them!

At times we can say we always find ourselves in just three places: at home, at work or in the car.

Being prepared when in transit can spell the difference between surviving the unthinkable and becoming part of a tragic statistic. You should have a first aid kit as well as the basic tools with the car. It would also be a good idea to have some drinking water in store. A wool blanket will be very useful in extreme weather. A portable ham radio also makes a great addition to your cellphone.

What’s so great about a car is there is always enough space for a little survival kit. A coffee can can be stored safely in more than one slot or cubbyhole in a car’s interior. You can put it in the glove compartment, under the seat and even in the trunk. There is no excuse for any prepper not to keep one stored safely in their car. It is also worth noting you can put whatever you need in there without following the list. Each one of us has different needs so feel free to put the things you know you will be needing in case you are stranded or get stuck in the car.

All contents except the plastic bags and the optional items will fit in a 1 lb coffee can. (Or you can use flat “Spam” cans or oval-shaped containers available at outdoor stores.) The plastic bags can be affixed to the outside of the can with a rubber band. To keep things from rattling in the can, wad up some wax paper and stuff it around the items. The wax paper stays dry and also doubles as a fire starter. To save weight the contents can be placed in a stuff bag and a metal cup can be used instead of the coffee can.

Here is a short list of a few more items you should consider for your coffee can survival kit.

General Items
Braided nylon rope (25 feet)
Mirror
Matches (2 boxes)
Fire Starter
Poncho (bright orange to attract attention)
Toilet paper
Candle (wrapped in aluminum foil)
Paper and pencil
Fishing line, hooks, split shot leads
Knife
Whistle
Money (2 nickels, 2 dimes, 2 quarters, $20 bill: helpful for making phone call or paying for gas if broken down along highway)
Garbage Bags (2 large size bags)
Bright orange surveyor’s tape
Repair Kit
Sewing kit
Dental floss (It’s strong and useful as thread for sewing, or a fishing line or for lashing branches for improvised shelters.)
Safety pins
Wire (bailing wire)