Sh*t Out of Luck

Ok

The stuff in the fridge is what you want to preserve

You might be able to do the mini-fridge and have things saved if power goes out for an extended period.

buddy if ur plan is to prep for tuesday youre way behind

Agreed.

That's just some oranges, bread treats, and some cheese sticks. I have access to food from dining courts, and I have a case of water and several energy drinks.

I know.

Alrighty then Spooky

i feel like i need more preps and i been prepping for 10 years

I'm screwed, aren't I?

Go by dry food goods... Instant Noodles

etc

I am close to home, so I can go there if needed.

Good plan, but you may not be able to walk there safely

It's about 70 miles away.

Over the plains of Central Indiana.

How fit are you?

How many miles a day could you walk with 40lbs on your back?

I run Spartan Races, but I've been recovering from a slight knee injury. I can run 30 miles with minimal clothing and some water, and I do have a bike (a crappy one at that).

Also, do you have wet and cold weather gear?

It's been a year since I pulled that stunt though. I do have gear for cold weather.

Not for wet, but I've got a pretty solid Schmindt jacket that does a good job.

Ok so with a bike and an injury, say 10-15 miles a day on roads, since you're in the plains.

It's a very mild injury. I feel comfortable running 3 miles with no weight.

Food and gear is the thing though

so, you're looking at a realistic 4-8 day journey.

I'm just trying to prepare for something. Lafayette is a pretty quiet town, but I don't want to take chances.

My parents could come get me.

Have them pick you up from school on Monday?

Take absences for your classes for the week?

My mom is doing that so I can go vote. I might be able to grab some stuff then.

I'd chill with your folks for the week

I don't think I can do that, but I might talk to her about it.

Again, I don't think anything bad will happen here at Purdue, but I want to be ready. This weekend I'm going to prepare one of my bags with supplies.

You guys know more than me though.

bug out ammo box

Again, I can't really access that, both from lack of guns and money.

My wife, who does most of the canning, says this.

"For canning, the best resource is the Ball Blue Book canning guide, and your canner should have some basic directions on how/what to can. Tested recipes should be the only ones used because of the risk of botulism is very high with improperly processed canned foods.

For dehydrating food -- you can basically dehydrate anything so long as it's not too fatty. There's very little you can get wrong with dehydrating. Like, you can dehydrate spaghetti sauce and soup if you wanted to. Look up 'how to dehydrate backpacking meals' or similar keywords for putting together foods. Dehydrated foods will need to be stored well to keep them from getting soggy after its dried.

If you're getting started canning now, getting proper supplies may be difficult. Those of us already canning got started before the 'rona and supplies have been thin."

At home, my brother has a few guns and my dad has a pistol. I have a hunting bow and several machetes/daggers/knives.

There are several patches of trees scattered between fields and there are often deer in them.