Not everything I got was a great deal, but everything would have cost the same or more at the bigger stores. This is what I got:
- A Pot
- A Skillet
- Zip Lock bags
- Matches
- Poultry sissors
- Can opener
- Glasses repair kit
- Cotton Balls
- Vasiline
- Salt and pepper shakers
- 3 cups of soup
- 2 cans of viena sausages
- A can of stew
- Emergency candles
- Snickers bars
- Cheese crackers
- Jar of pears
- A pasta meal
- A plastic container
I probaby could have gotten the food for the same price anywhere. I believe I have enough here to last through the first part of the season. The plastic box fits perfectly in my truck box. I am storing this food in my truck box so I won't forget, or eat it. Total cost: $8
The vasiline and cotton balls are for making fire starters. I have read online that cotton balls soaked in vasiline make great fre starters. I wanted to try them out. The emergency candles were a great deal. These last almost 6 hours each. A candle is a great way to light wet wood, and it alone can keep you surprisingly warm. I can make hundreds of fires from these simple supplies. Cost: $4
The cheapest mess kit I can find is $7 and it sucks. For $2 I got a pot and skillet that has a non-stick coating and is plenty good enough for the simple meals I make in the field. Ziploc bags have hundreds uses, from storing a sandwich to cooking an egg. The poultry sissors are great for cleaning birds and the can opener is for obvious reasons. Cost: $5
There was much more I could have gotten that I didn't need. They have tons of first aid supplies, cooking equipment, junk food (including jerky), and tools. Next time you need some simple camping or huntng supplies check out the dollar store, you might be surprised!
Hey! If you haven't already sign up for my contests. Right now we are giving away a Buck Pocket Knife and a 192 Piece First Aid Kit! There are not many entries, so the chances of winning are good!
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