GTB, Like Treeclimber said, get an automatic feeder. You can get a 30 gallon barrell for little to nothing and can hang it with chain. If you use a 50 or 55 gallon, bolt legs on it. 10 ft fence pipe sections from Lowe's or Home Depot are around $6 each. All said and done, about $50 for a complete feeder. As for your hunting buddy, if he can't afford to fill a feeder, I would find someone else to hunt with or hunt alone. Just my opinion. Allen