Preppers share creative ways to repurpose used pill bottles for emergency kits: 'You don't have to be a prepper to take advantage'

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People shared a lot of ideas on the topic of reusing OTC pill bottles.

Looking at those brown prescription bottles to see what others are creatively using them for.

Readers mentioned a range of ideas, including patchwork sewing sets to flame retardant equipment.

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I save them to store other over-the-counter medicines in my emergency kits because I have young children and I don't want them to accidentally ingest any medications.

I'll make sure to stow a few fishing hooks and some extra line in my wilderness camping kit so they're always on hand in case of an unexpected fishing opportunity.

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Many people, including some individuals outside of the prepper community who aren't necessarily planning for doomsday situations, prefer using orange prescription bottles. This is because the clear plastic containers allow them to easily see what's inside.

to make widely available in countries where they're not easily accessible.

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What items do you have set aside in case of a power outage?

Just a flashlight

A few camping lanterns

A full-on emergency kit

I don't have anything

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