10.02.2008

pull-tab cans

For years we've used soda cans with pull-tabs on top. Applying the pull-tab concept to all sorts of canned goods is one of the greatest preparedness innovations I've seen lately. I've always needed to store a can opener in at least one of our 72-hour kits (and probably should have had one in every kit). Can openers are heavy, bulky, and awkward even if you found the light-weight version. But, it was necessary to pack them in order to open and eat any ready-to-eat canned foods. Now, I can skip the can opener. I specifically choose only cans with pull-tab tops to store in our 72-hour kits.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

must be nice. Here in Canada there is no such thing as a pull tab on anything except pop ( or as you all call them soda)cans

Wendy said...

I'm wishing you the quick arrival of pull-top cans in Canada! Thanks for the comment.

StrivingSimply said...

I've read that they can leak if popped accidentally. If in your 72-hour kit, make sure to put like cans in Ziplocs.

Wendy said...

Good suggestions. The plastic bags would be great for many other uses anyway.

Thanks for your comment.