How To Create a Watertight Underground Bunker & Food Cache for $699

Ron gives great tips on how to bury your survival food or yourself for a low budget this is the beginning of our do-it-yourself tip series.

To order your Survival Food visit:

Atlas Survival Shelters
7407 Telegraph Road,
Montebello, CA 90640
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Ron Hubbard
President/CEO & Founder

[tennvol]

Somewhere, after watching this video is someone saying "wonder how much a used one is?"

[monkeynutstroke]

Buy a bunch of them and connect them all together and live like a hamsters! Hahaha lmao

[__WJK__]

Don't forget these are considered confined spaces and air/oxygen (or the lack there of) needs to be addressed to avoid suffocation, especially should someone accidentally seal the lid w/someone inside. Stay safe!

[tomjjackson]

He's literally giving us a competitive option to his product. Totally dig that.

[dieselfrk]

This guy is cool in my book. "If you can't afford my stuff here is what you can do"

[angiekane]

Check the specs before buying. Most can not be left in the ground without the tank being less than 25% full of water, otherwise they will collapse. If you plan on using it as an inexpensive mini bunker, do not get the ones with the piers or baffles, they take up too much space. Make sure to get one with two hatches. The largest that I could find will allow a person my size (5'2") to stand upright along the center line only. So the general procedure is to dig the hole, then put anchors about 4 feet lower than where the bottom of the tank will be. The hole needs to be deep enough for the top of the tank to be 4 feet underground (for fall out protection). Attach stainless steel cables to the anchors. Smooth out the bottom of the hole, and put the tank in. Put in the stub outs for ventilation and what ever else you will need (such as solar, cables for security cameras, coax for radio and so forth). Wrap the cables around the tank tightly. Cap off the stub outs. Put the extensions on such that the hatches will be slightly above grade level. Fill the tank with water, and let it sit to check for leaks around the stub outs. Put the hatches on tightly. Build forms around the tank, and cover the tank with concrete. Once the concrete is cured, pump the water out, and dry the inside of the tank. If you are careful about how you dig the hole, forms are not necessary. You should place 8-12 inches of concrete around the sides and over the top.

The point of the anchors and filling the tank with water is to prevent it from floating when the concrete is placed. If it does, you are totally and completely screwed.

The point of the concrete is to keep the tank from collapsing since it will be empty, and was not designed to be underground without being at least 25% full of water (or sewage).

The end result will be a water, rodent, and creepy - crawler proof space to hide. You must have ventilation. You will not last a day without it.

This is totally a DIY project, so that nobody will know it is there. Most people can do this without getting any help from a contractor. Tell the nosy neighbors the truth, you are installing a water cistern. Of course, leave out the part that you will not be using it to store water.

If you do not mind getting a contractor involved, there is a better materiel. It is steel reinforced poly pro. It is used in commercial applications for culverts, rain cisterns, and water management. It can be buried 25 feet deep. An 8 foot diameter 15 foot long tank with two man holes runs about 15k. No need to cover with concrete. However, most people would not be able to place this without lots of help. Which means people would know, and of course, this is much more expensive.

[kalexander]

This guy's getting everyone ready for it, even the poor. God bless 😇

[trackerbuckmann]

For those wondering how to pull this off, you will need a large tent and a lot of motivation. Set the tent up, cut out the bottom and start digging. This is a great way to cache food and weapons without anyone seeing.

[WreckerGirl-ecsc]

Love u Ron! No other business man would actually show people budget friendly ideas for the folks on a low budget! Business don’t want to loose a potential dime. I know you have been crazy busy the past couple years so for you to take time away from your day to show budget friendly ideas that isn’t going to put money in your pocket says so much about you my friend. I think you are concerned with people’s safety and long term food storage while others are more worried about what benefits them. When I get a chance to put my bunker in I will be doing business with you hands down. Also I enjoy videos with you and Nate (Canadian Prepper ). I have learned a lot from y’awll . 💚 from Michigan

[michaelwier]

This video shows that you don't just care about making a sale, but also concerned about people and their safety. Thank you.

[gudgo]

You must be a good person for sharing cheaper options for those of us who don't have the ability to afford a large bunker at this time. Thank you!

[zecekobold]

If you're going to spend $4k on freeze-dried food, you might as well just buy a freeze-dryer.

[joemorrow]

That's what's great about the comment fields people exchanging ideas with experience and common sense👍👍🇺🇸

[Ringele]

For all those thinking of using one for underground storage, remember that it will collect condensation, and it needs to be anchored even in a dry climate.

[kennethmilam]

My storm shelter is a Bible. Peace to everyone.

[DavidZimbeck]

For those asking about empty tanks popping out, the tank should be anchored beneath it to make it less buoyant.

[ThePNWRiderWA]

Here in Texas we are often in droughts. This looks like a reasonable way to store water.

[TheAir]

It looks like a good shelter to have near the house. If your main bunker is too remote for you to get to it in a reasonable amount of time this could be a good secondary shelter to at least shield you from the blast.

[garrygreen]

I've been wanting to build a bunker for years, but I've put it off so long. Now money is tight, and I'm doing everything on my on. I really like what your doing! I'm a Active Navy, Active Navy Reserve, and Army National Guard veteran.
Thanks, GLG!

[JBarbarosa]

My respect for you is sky high. Thank you, even as strangers, you are a friend. 'cant afford mine, do this instead', heart of gold. ALSO, you are a GENIUS. Brilliant idea🤝🤝👏👏🙌🙌 thank you