Posted: 2/27/2010 6:57:37 PM EDT
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Ran across the question in another post and was wondering,,, just how much toilet paper does one have stocked up?
Personaly, 160 rolls here Any others?  
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I dunno, but there's a lotta fiber in all those 5g buckets of wheat! 
Personally we've only got 15 gallons on hand at the moment. Yep, gallons. Mice have access to our main storage area, so everything has to be 100% rodent-proof. They would LOVE to be able to dig into a huge pile of factory-wrapped TP, so we squish rolls down and pack 'em in in 5g buckets. Works pretty good, actually. I forget how many rolls we mash into each bucket, but I remember being surprised at how many fit. |
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You just need 3 seashells Great Demolition Man reference!! I have 1 years worth (about 360 rolls). I studied our usage (yes, I'm that sad), and my wife and I go through just about a roll a day. But to be honest, it's mostly her and she will admit it. Since my family will probably head here during a SHTF scenario, I need to add more. I have a stack of phone books ready, but I would like to prolong using it as long as possible. |
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Its amazing how much TP women can go through.
We usually have a full package of 12 rolls and a partial package. I am guessing a package it is about 2 weeks supply for the two of us. Realistically though, TP is something that there are simple substitutes for that are reusable, like a wash cloth. It may not be the most appealing thing but its not as big a deal as people make it out to be. At one time having a bidet was a big deal for so called survivalists, but that fad seems to have gone away.It would not be all that hard to create a makeshift bidet out of a pump up sprayer to stretch your TP supply. In a survival situation running out of TP is probably going to be one of the easiest things to get past. |
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When the shittin is good (or bad ) –– i can go through a roll a day by myself –– but usually 1/4 roll a day . Wife complains i use way too much per "serving" –– but i definitely prefer using too much to earning a nickname like "the streak" or "Crusty" when i am dis-robing in the locker room.
I could fill a small storage shed with TP for a years supply ––- plus wet wipes for "high flow days" too |
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TP is like ammo. No such thing as too much!  +100 If you think you have enough, you need to triple it! When I was out buying ammo like crazy trying to prep for the unknown last year, my wife was buying TP like crazy!  sounds like a good marriage very good:) She is very on board with the whole prepping. Especially when I start talking about the economy and I fear an uber depression in 6 months! That will be the SHTF! AND IM NOT READY 
I'm trying to get prepped in that time. Weapons wise we are GTG. food production is the main thing and we arent there, also we need to build some fences and other "obstacles" Luckily we are living in mostly a rural area |
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Its amazing how much TP women can go through. We usually have a full package of 12 rolls and a partial package. I am guessing a package it is about 2 weeks supply for the two of us. Realistically though, TP is something that there are simple substitutes for that are reusable, like a wash cloth. It may not be the most appealing thing but its not as big a deal as people make it out to be. At one time having a bidet was a big deal for so called survivalists, but that fad seems to have gone away.It would not be all that hard to create a makeshift bidet out of a pump up sprayer to stretch your TP supply. In a survival situation running out of TP is probably going to be one of the easiest things to get past. Let me tell you....try "getting past" TP for a week or two and I'm sure your opinion will change at least somewhat. It may be a luxury item but your diet will change in a SHTF and that luxury will be dearly missed. |
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Formula: 20*A + 365*B = C A = Number of men and boys in house B = Number of women and girls in house C = Rolls needed for one year The formula gives a generous amount for the menfolk but the wimmenz will have to ration their usage. Pretty close to reality. Me, when I was single a roll would last a month. Now with the wife, I'll put a roll on the rack and it'll be *gone* the next day. I don't question, I don't ask. I am just amazed. |
| You can never have enough, just be sure to get from the janitorial supply as the roll is one continuous piece, this can be twisted into strands for a light duty rope should the need arise. Just be sure it's Janitorial grade, the store bought stuff is cut into divided sheets & will not work. |
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Wow, how the fuck do you burn through a roll of TP in a day? How is that even possible? I use like ... a roll a month? Maybe slightly more? How many sheets are on a roll, like 300+? How the fuck do you use 300+ sheets of toilet paper in a single day? How is that even physically possible to do without jamming the toilet with the sheer mass of jumbled up, waterlogged TP?
I truly do not understand. |
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Wow, how the fuck do you burn through a roll of TP in a day? How is that even possible? I use like ... a roll a month? Maybe slightly more? How many sheets are on a roll, like 300+? How the fuck do you use 300+ sheets of toilet paper in a single day? How is that even physically possible to do without jamming the toilet with the sheer mass of jumbled up, waterlogged TP? I truly do not understand. I couldn't figure that one out either. My guess is he/she is a wadder or they have IBS. It just isn't possible to use a roll of TP a day when you fold. If you did, it would be like wiping you ass with a pillow. |
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Wow, how the fuck do you burn through a roll of TP in a day? How is that even possible? I use like ... a roll a month? Maybe slightly more? How many sheets are on a roll, like 300+? How the fuck do you use 300+ sheets of toilet paper in a single day? How is that even physically possible to do without jamming the toilet with the sheer mass of jumbled up, waterlogged TP? I truly do not understand. I couldn't figure that one out either. My guess is he/she is a wadder or they have IBS. It just isn't possible to use a roll of TP a day when you fold. If you did, it would be like wiping you ass with a pillow. My estimate of a roll a day is for two people. And my wife does wad it up and use entirely too much in one "sitting." Whatcha gonna do? I appreciate that she likes to keep a clean ass. We've also discovered the flushable wet wipes. Talk about heaven. I love those things. |
I've never understood the urge to store TP. If things go to hell such that TP is either not available in stores or you can't afford to buy it, its almost certain that other things are going to be a lot more important than TP. TP isn't necessary. Yes, it makes things a whole lot easier and convenient but you can wipe with the yellow pages or a rag in a pinch (pun intended  ). I recall watching the series "Frontier House" on PBS and noting that they built an outhouse and used rags stored on nails to wipe (each user had his own rag on his own nail). At first I was appalled but then I realized that my attitude was due to the fact that I grew up using TP and TP wasn't available for most of human history. Getting over irrational aversions and outdated paradigms is an essential part of being able to adapt, overcome and thrive in new circumstances.
Of course, my attitude is probably driven primarily by my circumstances. I still owe a bunch on my house. If things go to hell and I lose my job, I could lose my house and, if I did, I can't see moving a years supply of TP. If I had the house paid off, I'd be more inclined to store TP. |
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Wow, how the fuck do you burn through a roll of TP in a day? How is that even possible? I use like ... a roll a month? Maybe slightly more? How many sheets are on a roll, like 300+? How the fuck do you use 300+ sheets of toilet paper in a single day? How is that even physically possible to do without jamming the toilet with the sheer mass of jumbled up, waterlogged TP? I truly do not understand. I couldn't figure that one out either. My guess is he/she is a wadder or they have IBS. It just isn't possible to use a roll of TP a day when you fold. If you did, it would be like wiping you ass with a pillow. My estimate of a roll a day is for two people. And my wife does wad it up and use entirely too much in one "sitting." Whatcha gonna do? I appreciate that she likes to keep a clean ass. We've also discovered the flushable wet wipes. Talk about heaven. I love those things. I readilly admit to being a "wadder" and using too much ––- I am laughing as i'm typing because the details of this thread hit home. (and a classic case of TMI) I'm thinking of the Larry the Cable Guy skit where he says a woman keeps a clean rear all day but a man puts on a set of white under-britches and 15 minutes later it looks like he's been mud-wrestlin . |
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How much TP is enough?
Interesting philosophical question, and the answer is another question. When you understand this answer, you'll be enlightened. Answer: Have you ever been in the boonies with a shitty ass and nothing to wipe with? Hint: <<< no amount of TP is too much >>> |
I'm not sure how much is too much, the wimmenz is the complicating factor. Had my bud and his family over (wife and two female offspring) for the weekend and had a fresh twelve pack under the sink and a new roll in the holder. Monday morning went under the sink for a new roll and there was only one left!
A twelve pack will go a good three months in my place under normal conditions, and I did not see the wimmenz using the bathroom with any kind of unusual frequency. So I am stumped and forced to reconsider my TP preps. Did they really go through 12 rolls in two days (remember there was a fresh roll on the holder), or were they pulling a "hotel" move on me and packing some for home? 
Worrisome because this bud and I share our BOL. I know his preps include TP, but I'm betting not enough. Will our partnership survive his wimmenz's covetous looks my way when their TP runs out and my SO and I still have plenty? Partnerships have broken up for less. Damn. 
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| It absolutely boggles my mind that some people use that much TP. All anyone needs at one 'sitting' is at most four squares, folded again as needed, and one of the wet wipes. Nice and clean, and a one year supply of TP and wipes takes up VERY little room, maybe two cubic feet. |
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Quoted: Wow, how the fuck do you burn through a roll of TP in a day? How is that even possible? I use like ... a roll a month? Maybe slightly more? How many sheets are on a roll, like 300+? How the fuck do you use 300+ sheets of toilet paper in a single day? How is that even physically possible to do without jamming the toilet with the sheer mass of jumbled up, waterlogged TP? I truly do not understand. I was kind of wondering this too. It's me, wifey, three daughters and two sons... We probably use two rolls a day all together, and I think that's including blowing the noses, waste, etc... Maybe three in cold and flu season (additional blowing, osme diarrhea, etc...) Honestly, if you leave so much crap on yourself that you need 50 sheets of - TP add some fiber to your diet! Clean release buddy, clean release... I guess you could always drag your butt along the ground. Works for the dog... ETA: OMFG! I just blew post 556 on TP! Good Lord, someone help me with my priorities... |
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I was trying to explain "preping" today to a couple co-workers, and I used TP as an example.
One guy asked "how much should I have on hand?" I really wanted to say "87 rolls", but instead I told him "store as much as you can, what ever you have space for". I (somewhat jokingly) mentioned that I'd love to have 800 rolls stacked away if I had space for it. They both looked at me like this:
I'll keep working on them.
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Wow, how the fuck do you burn through a roll of TP in a day? How is that even possible? I use like ... a roll a month? Maybe slightly more? How many sheets are on a roll, like 300+? How the fuck do you use 300+ sheets of toilet paper in a single day? How is that even physically possible to do without jamming the toilet with the sheer mass of jumbled up, waterlogged TP? I truly do not understand. Live in a house with a wife and daughter, that's how  Back when I was a kid and living alone a four-pack would last me months. Once I got married that equation went out the window. Once my daughter was out of diapers...watch out.
If I could have TP delivered by the pallet, I would. |