Skip to Content

How To Build a PVC Pipe Survival Cache

SHTFPreparedness may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page.

The survival cache seems like the absolute height of paranoia. Do I have to bury things in the ground for a time when I need them most? 

How To Build a PVC Pipe Survival Cache — The total cost to build this project should easily be under twenty dollars. Having caches scattered around your property or bug out route could be a vital part of our prepping plan!Well, the way things are today, it doesn’t seem so crazy. What with natural disasters and civil unrest the time to be prepared is now.

I have to admit, this is a pretty cool PVC project, and extremely simple to build as well. All you need for supplies are a large piece of PVC tubing and two end caps.

The total cost to build this project should easily be under twenty dollars. But what you put into your PVC survival cache is what will determine its usefulness and total cost investment.

This how-to video gives some ideas about what to put in your PVC cache but everyone’s needs will be unique so I suggest you do a little web research for more ideas

PVC Pipe Survival Cache Step by Step

The video walks you through the planning and building of your survival cache from start to finish.  The instructions are pretty straightforward and the maker of the video also gives some ideas and suggestions about what to put in your PVC survival cache once it is finished.

What to put in your PVC Survival Cache:

  • food (obviously freeze-dried or something that will last a long time)
  • first aid / medical supplies
  • ammo
  • rope
  • tools
  • Weapons
  • maps / compass
  • anything useful

Another idea for this project is to build a PVC pipe time capsule, as anything buried in this capsule will last quite a long time if it is constructed properly.

The most important step with a project like this is getting a good solid seal when gluing the PVC pipe and end caps. If the PVC end caps are not properly sealed then moisture will be allowed to get into the capsule, and of course, damage whatever is inside.

Make sure you use a Heavy-Duty PVC Cement or PVC Cement & Primer combination. Water is the enemy of the survival cache.

How To Build a PVC Pipe Survival Cache — The total cost to build this project should easily be under twenty dollars. Having caches scattered around your property or bug out route could be a vital part of our prepping plan!