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Daily Prep Episode 115: How To Make a PVC Pipe Cache

Published on February 9th, 2012

In today’s prepisode, I give you a look at how to make a PVC pipe micro cache.

Although everybody might not agree with me, I feel that there is a place for micro caches withing your bug out plan.

Specifically, I think they can play a useful role being stashed in locations between your house, meetup locations, and bug out locations.

 
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  • DocTarboro

    I call it a cache ( cash – A) . But its like the tomatoe / tomaaatoeee arguement lol. I like the idea but i cant think of any space that i could bury it at without being noticed/ invading on others land…something to look into though. I like the tephlon thought…worse case if its sealed to tight you can always use a folding saw or hatchet to bust open the PVC…

    • http://www.thedailyprep.com/ Urbivalist Dan

      Point for Cash-A! I think there may have been 1 or 2 for CA$H in the YouTube comments though :-)

      You’re right about being able to break it in worst case scenarios, although depending on how thick your PVC is, I would probably suggest the saw over a striking method like hatchet, hammer, etc. The 4 inch tube I got has sidewalls that are so thick they would likely bounce or glance a lot of striking before it would shatter (which is good for durability, but potentially bad for your health!).

      I’m still trying to find my ideal locations for these guys, I think I may end up strategically placing 3 of them…yet to be determined where on the legal/illegal pendulum they will be.

      • DocTarboro

        Dan, did a little thinking about it…. Instead of picking random spots on the way. I figured I would most likely ask some of the family friends if I gave them say, a sealed 5 gallon bucket or a small tube like the one you built to put in their house or garage/shed in a spot where I could get access to, I feel they would be more supportive. I think they would even be more supportive to bury in their yard as well. On the ride home, I considered my plans. First because I myself am I family orientated, part of my bug out plan is to meet up with my parents who say live about 20 to 30 min away. If I was to leave a cache at their house as I swung to pick them up, or had a plan for them to dig it up at their house and bring it to our meeting area, it could be a useful tool. My parents have the mindset of staying for better or worse so again worst, worst case, they can utilize the cache if we cannot reach each other. Just something to think about if you’re the only prepper of the family.

        • http://www.thedailyprep.com/ Urbivalist Dan

          Perfect idea. Some of my bug plans actually involve my family too. This makes great sense because if you’re going to be there anyway, why not kill 2 birds with one stone (actually it kills the “legality” bird too, so I guess that’s 3).

          I think normally people don’t think about caching on their family member’s property because they figure once they are there, they are already safe. In these cases, it makes more sense to have it on the way so you don’t have to travel as far before you have access.

          But I think your idea is good, and especially makes sense for people that have family members that don’t take their preps seriously, or whose circumstances keep them from preparing as well as they would like (finances, health, etc.)

          I think if I were to use this with my family, I would probably bury it on their property though or else it would definitely get moved, used, messed with. Maybe I’d even tell them about it later haha

          Great thought Doc. Keep me posted if you end up going this route.

  • http://www.thedailyprep.com/ Urbivalist Dan

    One idea that I’ve heard people mention on forums related to micro caches is to slap a “Geocache” sticker on the outside.

    The idea being that if somebody were to stumble across it, the sticker may slightly decrease the chances of it being discarded, stolen, tampered with, or prosecuted by authorities…

  • http://twitter.com/financialben FinancialSurvivalist

    Are you sure the pipe you are using isn’t ABS? It looks like it because most PVC is grey or white. Black is usually ABS and the type of glue you use is different. Great vid though.

    • http://www.thedailyprep.com/ Urbivalist Dan

      Ben,

      Appreciate the head’s up. On second glance I think you’re right–it looks like it is ABS. The glue seemed to bond up super strong without any problems though…what type of glue would you recommend be used for ABS?

      • http://twitter.com/financialben FinancialSurvivalist

        They make special glue for ABS, just like they make glue for PVC. They sell them right next to each other. The glues are suppose to cause a chemical reaction that creates a chemical bond, and essential makes two pieces one. The glues are specific to the chemical composition of each type of pipe. PVC and ABS have similar chemical compositions, so the glue should bond fairly well, but it would probably be better to use the proper glue.

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