Posted on 09/01/2021 12:50:14 PM PDT by 4everontheRight
Folks - I want to buy some "prep" food for my son & his soon-to-be-bride. I want to make sure they have some stored food & the easiest way (unlike how I've done it) is to just buy some stored food from Patriot Food Supply or such. I'm curious if any Freepers have purchased & what they consider the best options, where you have purchased from or what advice you might have. Appreciate the advice!
the one I dreaded most was the “omelet”
Stores well - long life, easy to read labels, stack-able, mouse / rat proof container, and containers are reusable.
Easy prep - no complicated instruction to prepare. Anything more than adding water / heating is not a good fit for a patrol food
Calories and nutrition - 2000 per day, broad protein, carbohydrate and vitamin support
Patrol friendly - can be put in pocket or cargo pants for easy carry. Can be opened with hands even in cold weather, does not rattle.
Extras - salt, seasoning, utensils, toilet paper, easy disposal of wrapper
Seeds which are not GMO.
K-Rations, Thailand in 1975. Came with cigarettes and matches. Even though they were WWII left overs they weren’t too bad.
Tuna fish, sardines, similar items, last a long time, taste good, and don’t take up much space...
I agree. I used to can a lot, but it takes up a lot of space and doesn’t last for a very long time. Rice, beans will keep you alive and don’t take up much room. If we get to that place...real survival times, those items will fill you up and keep you alive.
I bought a vacuum sealer and sturdy bags to put the rice etc in. I thought it better to spend the money on a good sealer instead of expensive patriot meals.
Having 400+ Holsteins and will cull the herd into jerky as necessary. Sustainability is the key.
Milk to butter, cheese(many types), yogurt, ..... adapt as necessary...
Building a community that works together is key.
Living in a community with over 600 Mennonite and Amish horse & buggy farms increases my odds.
Good choice.
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I just purchased a 35 gallon soup kettle for community meals.
Already have several 15 gallon heavy stainless keg kettles where I cut the top off beer kegs..
Have enough to share with the community.
Thus seeds and knowing seed saving techniques are important.
Prices of seeds are skyrocketing and in short supply. Order early.
“Anyone have a tip for wrapping 5 pound sugar bags so ants wont get them”
The Benefits of Using Mylar Bags & How to Use Them
https://foodvacbags.com/blogs/foodsaverblogs/the-benefits-of-using-mylar-bags-how-to-use-them
I was order of the Arrow and an Eagle Scout. I am often stumped by the stuff I think is “normal” to know, and the surprised looks I get when talking about stuff.
I wish I had a dollar for every time my wife asked where I learned something…and I say, “Boy Scouts.”
Look up “Gamma Seals” on amazon or elsewhere. These are re-usable screw-top lids that go on 5- or 6-gallon buckets and make them air-tight for storing sugar, salt, rice, beans,...
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Next, start storing dry legumes, pasta, and rice that your family will eat. I store red & pinto beans, rice, spaghetti, elbow macaroni, and other dry foods in 5-gallon buckets with GammaSeal lids and an activated HotHands packet for an oxygen absorber.
Next, build up your freezer stuff. Make sure you have a way to prevent your freezer(s) from thawing all your food in an extended power outage, like a large computer UPS box. (I have a custom solar-powered circuit that only runs the freezers & fridge.) Freezer stuff has to be rotated; eat meat that is 6 months old or older, then replace it.
Next, start buying some long-term freeze-dried foods like Mountain House. There are some other brands, but Mountain House is the best. Serve them for dinner some times, to make sure your family will really eat it. MH Chili Mac, Beef Stew and Beef Stroganoff are great, IMHO. I also store freeze-dried staples like potatoes, carrots, beef, pork, cheese, etc.
Next, get some MRE's for situations that require you leave your house. In some climates, these can even be stashed in your vehicle. but I keep them in tubs with lids, ready to grab & go.
Every 3 months, evaluate what you have, and make sure you cycle through, eating the older stuff first.
You might think about buying lots of gravy & sauce mix packets to go with your stored rice. That will help you have some variety in your diet, if you have to eat a lot of rice. Every time I buy another 25lb of rice to go into a bucket, I buy another 20-30 packets of gravy mix and sauce mix.
Good tip. It’s also helpful with rice and beans.
Right on. I’m living your suggestion.
Depends on the region. My neighbors and I are quietly organizing our area. I think we’re gonna be just fine come SHTF.
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