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		mgkimsal on May 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Coronal mass ejection impact imminent, two more ea... we got the smaller 42 gallon one, and.. with two people and a pet... it might last a couple weeks tops, I'd think, if we rationed (~2-3 gallons per day?)

ajross on May 10, 2024 | [–]

I don't think I've ever drunk two gallons in a day in my whole life. Sedentary survival needs in reasonable climates are maybe a third of that.

Filligree on May 11, 2024 | [–]

Go hiking in 35 degree weather on Mallorca, you'll easily exceed that.

But that's not really disaster-relevant, no.

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