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.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.
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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
I'm wishing you the quick arrival of pull-top cans in Canada! Thanks for the comment.
I've read that they can leak if popped accidentally. If in your 72-hour kit, make sure to put like cans in Ziplocs.
Good suggestions. The plastic bags would be great for many other uses anyway.
Thanks for your comment.
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