23+1 Stockpile Items You Should Maintain Regularly - Ask a Prepper

Last spring I ran a gallon through a gravity filter I’d bought in 2021 and never used, and it emptied in about ninety seconds, when a sound ceramic element should hold that gallon back for several minutes. Somewhere I couldn’t see, the candle had cracked, which meant it had stopped filtering and started pouring, though I’d spent three years counting it as one less thing to worry about. That’s how a stockpile turns on you. 23. Stored Water Containers Water has no expiration date, but the jug holding it does, because UV and heat break the plastic down until it starts leaching into the water. Toss any container that’s gone cloudy or warped, and trust your nose when you crack the seal. That’s exactly why the Amish never store water in blue plastic barrels. They use a container made from natural materials, one that’s stood the test of time and keeps water fresh and drinkable rather than poisoning it. Former Amish craftsman Eddie Swartzentruber shows you why they do it this way and how to …