You're not the odd man out, peppercorn. I actually prefer the idea of propane. It's just storage, and a lack of outdoor space in my apartment (no ba...

Thanks helicopilot. You don't have any links to that type of Esbit stove, do you? I've seen some Esbit's but they all seem to use the solid (i.e. st...

That's good to know. It's interesting, because the company website strongly recommends the food be eaten within 1 - 2 weeks once the can is opened. ...

Thanks for that info, Canadian Giant. I agree that it's probably the most important consideration in choosing a knife, what you're going to use it fo...

Thanks Perfesser, that was really helpful.I'm like you in that I would prefer meals with real meat and I'm willing to pay a bit more. I think that's ...

Perfesser, how long do those #10 cans stay good once they're opened, say without refrigeration? And how many servings are in each can? Thanks for th...

I guess, for me, the primary reasons are:1. I live in an area where we are frequently reminded of the need to be prepared and keep 72 hours worth of s...

I like the look of both of those, especially that SOG. Thanks.

Don't worry, none of your comments have put me off at all. I welcome all the advice you've given me so far, as it's made me think of things that I ha...

I don't have a balcony, unfortunately; there's no outdoor space for me. I have a fairly wide window ledge, so a small amount of rain catchment would ...