Best emergency food

[otto_kretschmer]

Has anyone thinking of getting a emergency food stash?

I'm looking at it as an insurance policy if SHTF.

At least six months per person but a year would be preferable.

mypatriotsupply.com is advertising on the radio and I'm looking over what they have.

How many calories per day? I'm using 1500/day as my baseline right now. This is for EMERGANCY rations. Maybe thats not enough but its better than starving.

One of my jobs handed out earthquake kits with food, water, first aid and some basic items (flashlight, gloves). This was 2010 and the food expired in 2015. I just opened up one of the packs and took a nibble. Its probably still good but I'm not going to finish it.

What I'm looking for is a Powerbar with a ten year shelf life. I want it portable, barterable, with no prep. Just open and eat.

[otto_kretschmer]

this is what work gave us

not very palatable

[Bill Douglas]

Cans of baked beans keep well. And... are great food when you are hungry.

[otto_kretschmer]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Cans of baked beans keep well. And... are great food when you are hungry.

Wasn't there a movie where the survivor didn't have a can opener? Maybe it was a cartoon.

[pwd72s]

pick & choose?

https://buyersguide.org/emergency-food-supply-reviews/t/best?msclkid=5257116a5b721d72f39271f12088f54c&m=e&d=c&c=77378279864168&oid=kwd-77378315863961:loc-4119&qs=MRE&lp=108259&li=&nw=o&nts=1&tdid=8467649

[RNajarian]

I’ve been collecting MREs for 26 years now, stored in 20 mm ammunition cans. Our public health guy says that as long nothing smells or is growing in the individual MRE packet it’s safe to eat.

I’m good for one month for my family of 3.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer

Wasn't there a movie where the survivor didn't have a can opener? Maybe it was a cartoon.

Hehe, that is quite funny.

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer

Wasn't there a movie where the survivor didn't have a can opener? Maybe it was a cartoon.

With all the ammo you guys stockpile, could you not shoot the top of the can off

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr

With all the ammo you guys stockpile, could you not shoot the top of the can off

Yes! But I think I'd just use a hammer, rock or my teeth first. Ammo is hard to come by!

BTW, that's also why I tend to buy canned goods with the rip off lid. No opener needed. Work smarter not harder.

[WPOZZZ]

[svandamme]

corned beef stays good for decades.

[cabmandone]

Beer

[widgeon13]

Love Spam!

[drcoastline]

Patriot and those other companies are exorbitantly expensive high in sodium and you get very little actual "food" ie; Chicken, beef, pork what ever. You can do the same thing yourself far cheaper better quality and healthier.

First and and foremost you need a way to store long term, Cool, dark and lack of oxygen. I use a food saver and Mylar bags and regular food saver bags. Oxygen absorbers as well. I store my stash in food grades 5 gallon buckets from a local deli I get free and Plano storage boxes that are the same ones used by Patriot.

Next you need staple items, rice, beans, grains, flour including pancake and cake mixes, dried milk, salt, pepper, etc. The packaging these products come in are not designed for long term storage and is designed to degrade. So you need to transfer to the Mylar and food saver bags.

Once you have the staple items build around that. Canned ham, canned beef, chicken, tuna. I also have freeze dried beef, chicken. Then you will need sides and flavorings, packets of dried gravies, sauces, etc. I also like the Knorr rice and pasta sides.

Any energy bar will work. The key to long term storage of any of this is first the elimination of oxygen use a food saver and include an oxygen absorber as a back up, Then darkness and cool temps. Your stash will last for years.

I have probably two years of supplies for a family of four if portioned and no waste. So I figure about three years. There will be waste and times of larger portions. Of course the thought is also to hunt, fish, grow veggies.

Also don't under estimate alcohol especially vodka or Ever clear.

Every time I go to the store $10.00 is devoted to stash items.

[drcoastline]

Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer

Wasn't there a movie where the survivor didn't have a can opener? Maybe it was a cartoon.

P38 or a K-bar

[flatbutt]

We live in a fear driven society

[stealthn]

I have a two month supply for our family of four from these guys: https://readywise.com/

Lasts 25 years and I tested the pasta and it was surprisingly good.

It’s the water storage that could be an issue unless you live by a river.

[wdfifteen]

I don't know if it's the best, but it's what I have.









Onions are getting low, but we should have enough to get us through to 2021 harvest.

[cabmandone]

^^^
Well, If the sh.t hits the fan I know where I'll be going!

I'll bring the beer Patrick!

BTW, you organized people really get under my skin. I look at the pictures and it makes me want to go organize something.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer

Wasn't there a movie where the survivor didn't have a can opener? Maybe it was a cartoon.

The 2021 version is, tons of food but no toilet paper.