Keeping rations on board

[MH Hawker]

I was wondering if others keep a bit of food on board their boats, I keep a can or two of spam and my DIL got me a pack of Datrex rations after running across my spam hoard. I have kept spam, potted meat, crackers and a few other things for years, nothing like a hunk of fried spam at 3 am on a cat fishing trip. I have kept a small amount around ever since I was stranded once over night is a nasty fog and was forced to anchor and wait for it to lift. It has came in handy several times. The Datrex rations are new to me. She got me two packages of these and with a 5 year shelf life I am sure they will get used


http://www.datrex.com/index/catalogdetail/pdt_id/68

 

[agallant80]

Re: Keeping rations on board

I have three bottles of rum and some crackers. I will leave an MRE or two extra on the boat the next time I stock up on them. I don't really like leaving food on the boat unless it is well sealed. I don't want to deal with bug issues while at anchor.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Keeping rations on board

cheese nabs. Always.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Keeping rations on board

2 cases of beer and a bag of Fritos. :thumb:

 

[agallant80]

Re: Keeping rations on board

I think the idea is to not stock up but to have something on board to make life more comftorable if your stuck. You may want to consider one of these so you can filter water if you need to.

Sawyer Personal Water Bottle Filter 1 Liter : Amazon.com : Sports & Outdoors

 

[greenbush future]

Re: Keeping rations on board

I don't stock anything except water, my boat is trailered, we only do day trips. Critters would eventually find the food and make a big mess.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Keeping rations on board

Yea the stuff I keep has been in cans and the Datrex is in the heavy foil sealed packages like the MRE are and it says its for life boat use and yes I keep water also, mine is on a wet slip.

 

[crabby captain john]

Re: Keeping rations on board

Lots of Diet Coke, 2 cans of SPAM, 4 - 8 packs of peanut butter crackers. All in a tightly sealed ammo box. Rotated every May. Same with the ammo.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Keeping rations on board

Hmmmm....I have chips, hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, beer, rum, & condiments. Usually theres macaroni, potato salad, cheese & crackers, coffee, lunch meat, and bread. 85 gallons of water just in case.

I think I might not be the target audience for this posting, tho...