rain barrels...

Rain barrels are designed to catch water. A modern rain barrel has improvements of various types that may increase mobility, or create an interlinking system.

Having rain barrels will allow the harvest of water when weather permits which is of great assistance when gardening, cooking or needing hygeine applications.

The ability to maintain a continuous water supply is easier in some locations than others. Rainfall patterns vary considerably within various areas.
As water is the primary necessity for staying alive, the ability to harness water is a first measure order of survival.

In a high intensity scenario water supplies are quickly interrupted and reliance on natural water resources and harvesting is a priority.

If you are in a drier climate, then having a large water supply is an amazingly intelligent thing to do.

Water can be used not only for drinking, but also for cooking and crop management. It is speculated by many experts that water shortages are likely to become one of the major issues of the next fifty years.

Rain barrels can be used to gather water directly from gutter systems using diverters.

You may want to consider your roofing materials before employing this strategy, although rain gutters also make excellent pathways to draw water from natural water catchments or larger receptacles

Rain Barrel Features

A rain barrel should have a screen to catch leaves and debris as well as keep insects from setting up a breeding ground. A well designed rain barrel is far superior to most improvised water catchment systems for this reason, it is a tool designed for a purpose.

Rain barrels are large and consequently have limited portability, however they are a key addition to any permanant or long term temporary site. Some jurisdictions, for political reasons make rain barrel usage illegal, make sure to know your local ordinances. A stored rainbarrel may still be useful even if you aren't actively permitted to use it due to local regulation, in an emergency rules of this nature tend to relax as every individual finds themselves more or less relying on their own wits and relationships with neighbors.

RAIN BARREL SPECIFICATIONS
Standard rain barrel and water collection systems

Capacity
50 gallons	50 gallons	50 gallons	54 gallons
RTS Home Accents 5510-001100-5600 50-Gallon Rain Water Collection Barrel With Brass Spigot - Wood Grain	RTS Home Accents 5510-000900-5600 50-Gallon Rain Water Collection Barrel With Brass Spigot - Brown	Sterling 156501 Rain Wizard 50, Oak	Achla Designs RB-01 Green Rain Barrel - 54 gallon
RTS Home Accents	RTS Home Accents	Sterling Rain Wizard	Achla
Model Features
brass spigot	brass spigot		built in hose with embedded slot design
wood grain	dual overflow system	oak color	built in hose with embedded slot design
flat to wall	flat to wall		uv stable materials
linkable design	linkeable design		linkeable for added capacity
shut off valve	shutoff valve		linkeable for added capacity
insect and rot proof	insect and rot proof	rot and rust proof
debris and insect screen	debris and insect screen	debris and bug screen	removeable scren
Model - SKU - UPC
5510-001100-5600	5510-000900-5600	156501	RB-01
5510-000200-5600	152808	0145399	PS-RB-01B
896790001798	896790000906	094922156501	719908309619
height and weight
34 inch	34 inch	22 inch	32 inch
22 pound	21.95 pound	20.75 pound	36 pound
Part Number
5510-000200-5600	5510-000900-5600	RW50-OAK	RB-01
Warranty details vary, see information link
1 year parts	1 year parts		90 days from date of purchase
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Aesthetically pleasing rainbarrel systems

Capacity
65 gallon	50 gallon	65 gallon
Algreen 81001 Cascata	Algreen 81002 Agua	Algreen 81111 Cascata	Achla 1/2 Round
Rain Water Collection and Storage System	Rain Water Collection and Storage System	Rain Water Collection and Storage System,	Achla Designs RB-04 Rain Barrel 1/2 Round Brown
Algreen	Algreen	Algreen	Achla
Features
24 inch x 46 inch	23 x33 "	24 x 46 "	link to expand capacity
molded plastic that wont chip crack or fade
double walled		double walled
removable crown planter	removable planter		interlinking kit included
screen guard	screen guard		removable debris screen
	4 foot garden hose		4 foot hose
Model - SKU - UPC
81001	81002	81111	RB-03
180828	2360007	0133585	NJ-RB-03
067151810018	067151810025	067151811114	719908327125
Height and package weight
46 inch	33 inch	46 inch	32 inch
20 pound	20 pound	23.3 pound	20 pound
Brown	Terra Cotta	Dark Brown	brown
Part Numbers
81001	81002	83111	BS-ACHLARB03
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Rain Barrel Accessories
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Title	Rainreserve 2012309 Rain Barrel Basic Rain Diverter (Barrel Not Included)	Fiskars 5962 Rain Barrel DiverterPro Kit, Black	Oatey 14209 Mystic Rainwater Collection System
Brand	RainReserve	Fiskars	Oatey
Feature	divert water flow	gutter system	two piece design
	debris filtering	removable filter	downspout water collection
	saves water	easy to winterized	uv resistant
	chemical free supply of garden and lawn water	couplers, hose and connection filter included	includes four foot high flow capacity hose
	12x6x13 inches
Model	2012309	5962 6935	14209
SKU		FISK:59626935	Oatey466344
UPC	798304051315	046561159627	038753142098
Height	13 inch	9.75 inch
PackageWeight	3.5 pound	1.55 pound	2.2 pound
Color	white	black
PartNumber	2012309	59626935	14209
Warranty	One year limited	3-Year limited	N
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