By the time they get that side of the field again , the will be down <| sep |> Who is he ? <| sep |> I think a really good water filterpurifier system would be better than storing a bunch of water . That will be about half your money if you buy something , but well spent . You can build these things very cheap if you take the time and labor . Lighter and more portable too . Learn how to distill water as many ways as you can . As far as food . Just get a bunch of rice , beans , quinoa , and lots of dry vegetables . I imagine you already have clothing and portable shelter that would allow you to walk , ideally ski , through the nights and days days in winter . If you don ' t , get that gear with the rest of the money as best you can . If nothing else get a good sleeping bag and bivy sack .