7-Eleven: More Than Just a Convenience Store

Ah... 7-Eleven.  Home of the Slurpee and the Big Bite hotdogs.  They're around every corner down here in SoCal.  Not only are they a great stop to quench your thirst and grab a bite, but also a haven for those who go backpacking and EDC small food items.  Here's what I mean:

Before we start, let me first mention... PLEASE support your local store.  Don't just waltz in there and grab 'n go.

• Slurpee straws comes in all sorts of colors.  They can be used to color code things such as:
• PJCB
• spices
• liquids
• ointments
• lotions
• oils
• and whatever you'd normally pack into straws
• Condiments.  On my last trip, I was able to spot:  
• ranch
• barbeque sauce
• Tapatio hot sauce
• ketchup
• mustard
• mayo
• honey mustard
• sugars
• creamer cups (not very convenient, but I guess nice if you just want a little bit of the flavored ones - they have so many flavors to choose from!)

I'd bought a Slurpee tonight and while I was about to throw away my cup, I realized that I could make fire straws (with PJCB) and have it color coded in my bright orange straw.  :D  Awesome!

Again, please do support your local store.  :)  I only grab an "extra" packet or two with each visit when I purchase a food or drink item.  Should I feel like I "need" more, I always ask the cashier if it's alright. Usually they're okay with it.  Other times, I'll just toss a bit of change into the tip jar to make up for it.

Cheers!