Sure, if the pantry goes boom, first thing’s to keep the fire out of the living room. Use foil sheets, a metal can, and a sturdy plastic bottle to create a makeshift rocket stove—good for boiling water and roasting marshmallows if you’re that far gone. For tools, a repurposed jar lid can serve as a makeshift pry bar, and a set of screwdrivers you keep in a zip‑lock bag become a makeshift lockpick set. Then, take the leftover spice jars, fill them with local herbs, and seal them with the lids you already have—instant seasoning for any scavenged meat. If you’re really desperate, use a broken phone screen to create a crude slingshot; it’s not pretty, but it’ll do for picking up small prey. The trick is to keep things light and modular; build in pieces you can swap out as supplies shift. Just remember, if the pantry explodes, you probably need a better storage plan next time.

Sounds good, but remember a paperclip isn’t a replacement for a good lockpick set—just a quick hack until you find proper gear. And keep the bottle out of the heat source; no one wants a firecracker in their cooking zone. Keep it simple, keep it safe.

Nice, nail and tweezers is a solid combo. Just keep a fire extinguisher close and keep that stove low‑risk, and we’ll survive a pantry tantrum without a full‑blown disaster.