TN heat, cars and Bug out gear

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Hello all,

I've been trying to finish up my Get home bag and my family's Bug Out setup. I live and work in SE Tennessee and it gets quite hot here. Of course I've read to not store MRE's in the car in that kind of heat, unless I plan on eating them quite often but how do other survival items fair in the heat?

How about bottled water? I would like to keep a few bottles in the vehicle so if I have to hoof it I don't have to find water right away.

Any other items that I should be cautious of in the heat?

Thanks,

Charlie
 
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Hey Charlie, good question and one I've had to deal with here in TX...water should be okay for a few months, I just rotate it out every quarter (90 days). I picked up some Datrex emergency rations which are unaffected by extreme cold and heat. I do have a case of MRE's at work, but not in the truck during the summer. Also, keep an eye on any candles you may have. Heat is hard on batteries too...I keep my spare batteries in a bag/day pack that I take to work (don't leave them in the truck). Avoid any canister or liquid fuel stoves...I switch to trioxane fuel bars, but they'll degrade quickly if they get the tiniest of holes...need to check monthly.

I've found 100mph (duct) tape and even medical tape can get pretty gummed up and sticky...keep an eye on those. As you identify items that are adversely affected by heat, maybe keep those in a separate small pouch that you can carry into work or another cooler location, just don't forget'em:eek: First Aid kits come to mind as they have several items that will be affected by heat...antibiotic creams, pain pills, etc.

Hope that helps...

ROCK6
 
On more thing to keep in mind is several items are more affected by the cycle of heat/cold than by either one seperately(condensation on knives, electronics for one).
I keep some of my more delicate equipment in a small lunch size cooler to help protect from the temperature swings.
 
http://www.healthyharvest.com/3dayemergencyfoodbar-datrex.aspx

These emergency food bars are designed to be high in calories and low in protein to provide high energy, yet require minimal water for digestion. Eating them will not make you thirsty. The food bars are like a soft, light, crunchy cookie with a slight coconut flavor. They are not affected by high heat (such as in a car trunk) or freezing
 
WILLIAM.M said:
http://www.healthyharvest.com/3dayemergencyfoodbar-datrex.aspx

These emergency food bars are designed to be high in calories and low in protein to provide high energy, yet require minimal water for digestion. Eating them will not make you thirsty. The food bars are like a soft, light, crunchy cookie with a slight coconut flavor. They are not affected by high heat (such as in a car trunk) or freezing
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Right now I carry a Mtn House freeze dried entree. It's lightweight and as far as I know not affected by the heat. They are expensive and do require boiling water.

I've looked at the emergency food bars before but can find little information about the sugar content. I am a post-op Gastric Bypass patient and cannot intake too much sugar at one time or I get very sick feeling, almost like a diabetic crash. Basically anything over about 15grams at one time and I don't feel so good. Over 20 grams and I'm done for at least 1/2 hour.

Thanks to all for the information. I think I've about got it set up pretty good and will work on getting some pics to post for a detailed critique from the fine citizens here who know way more than I do.

Thanks,

Charlie
 
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