by Lisa Bedford The Survival Mom
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- A rolling suitcase on wheels. Look for sturdy wheels because if one breaks off, youll be carrying that suitcase. Not fun! Some of these suitcases also have backpack straps.
- A Rubbermaid container with lid. You select whichever size suits your needs and space. These are a good choice because the bin itself can be used to hold water, kindling, and a lot more.
- Under the bed storage container Mine fits perfectly in the back of my Tahoe and the transparent plastic lets me see the contents.
- Trash can on wheels. These hold a lot, are very sturdy, and have an attached lid. They will also be heavy and difficult to load into a truck. However, if a trailer is part of your bug out/evacuation plans, you could store a trash can, fully packed, in the trailer. Include a box of heavy-duty black trash bags to keep the interior of the trash can clean if you ever have to use it for actual trash!
- Space Bags Great for use with softer items, such as blankets, coats, jackets, and pillows.
- 5-gallon buckets with lid Again, these buckets have multiple uses besides holding your emergency kit contents.
- Multiple milk crates My husband swears by these! They are extremely durable, stack easily, but do not have lids. Theyre also free if you can find a grocery store that will give you one or more.
- Military duffel bag Soft-sided means youll be able to shove this bag behind and between things, and they come in several sizes. Their muted colors are also a plus.
- Ziploc Flexible Tote Inexpensive, can easily see inside the tote, and lightweight. Not heavy duty, though, if your evacuation includes trekking through the wilderness.