I remember a post from last year where Crash mentioned using 2L soda bottles for storing some items (food, I think.)
I was wondering if people could share how they use their empty 2L bottles.
Thanks!
I remember a post from last year where Crash mentioned using 2L soda bottles for storing some items (food, I think.)
I was wondering if people could share how they use their empty 2L bottles.
Thanks!
Fish trap, food storage, canteen, noise maker, berry/wild edible collection, water filter, MRE heater bomb, crab pot marker, boiling water, knife sheath, automatic watering for potted plants, making sun tea, funnel, splint, pillow, bed warmer.
Ice Pack for your cooler .
freeze w/ water in yr lrg freezer and you have water storage and keeps the food frozen in power outage..
I also make a meat bee trap out of it in the summer.
Bird feeder,emergency trophy cup(when you forget a child's birthday you cut a bottle in half,turn the bottom half upside down and make a hole big enough for the neck to fit through.Push the neck through the hole and fasten the cap.Decorate with paint and shiny things,fill with sweets,instant forgiveness.),candle lantern.
Bailer for boat, winter road kit (fill several with sand), yellow jacket trap, paint storage.
Make a ROCKET !
http://www.lnhs.org/hayhurst/rockets/
This is So COOL,, I gotta try this ! Great Thread,, Rep on its way to OP
Easy Rocket w/ launch pad.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wate...ng-pad-simple/
Last edited by Justin Case; 05-05-2010 at 10:55 AM.
I use them in my garden. Add the little tip thing, and they are used to water my container plants. I also cut off the bottom and use them as little, mini-green houses this time of year.
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Thank you! Keep ideas coming.
Crash - what kinds of food do you store, and for how long? I am really interested in using them for storage. Since you also live in a hot, humid climate, are there any concerns? We don't have air conditioning...during the rainy season, I cannot have a dry place to store. Also, what did you mean by boiling water?
Trabitha - do you have any pics about the green house idea?
JC - should I be concerned that you gave me a rep for leading you to something that shows you how to make a rocket?! HA!!!
B2L - How do you make a candle lantern with one? Great idea about the trophy cup! I think I will try that for my kids birthdays (all 4 have birthdays within 30 days of each other.
I also like the watering can idea and a bunch of others...thanks! I think I am going to look online for some bird feeder ideas.
Careful with those rockets Justin, me and Winnie jnr used to make them when he was little. Done right they can go over a hundred feet in the air!
Oh and cut the bottle at and angle to make a scoop.
Recession; A period when you go without something your Grandparents never heard of.
I store white rice, brown rice, split peas, lentils, black beans, navy beans, baby lima beans, lima beans, red beans, 15 bean soup mix, pearled barley, powdered skim milk, sugar, salt. I still have not gotten a dehydrator, but when I do, dehydrated items will be added as well.
I store the 2 litre bottles inside, in a closet. I have been doing it about five years so far - nothing has gone bad.
If you fill a plastic soda bottle completely full (no air space) and but the cap on it, you can place it directly in a fire. The water will keep the bottle from melting, and it will reach boiling temp. It's not something I would do on a regular basis, but in an emergency - just another tool in the tool box.
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I sure did! Besides enjoying the people on here, I learn from this site every time I search for something I am studying...growing potatoes, making candles in altoid bins, storing food in 2L bottles, turbine energy or generator ideas. My library of info is pretty well rounded b/c of the opinions of folks on here!
Oh, and I may just have to share JC's rocket idea with my husband so he and my son can do it together :-)
Last edited by smhg; 05-05-2010 at 08:01 PM. Reason: Added last sentence.
MRE Heater bombs are easier, and more fun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoXDELY1GpA
well since you posted that,, I guess I can post this,,, This is what happens when you put dry ice in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yEn2...eature=related ,,,, BUT DONT DO IT !!
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