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December 22nd, 2021, 10:08 PM #1
Long term emergency food
I'm looking at purchasing a long term food meal kit. I would like to start out with one of the 25 year kit that many manufacturers and retailers sell. I know some a OK and some are not OK. Ive got a good basement to store it in, dry, dehumidified stays between 60-65*. I'm at a point in life that 25 year shelf life will probably outlive me. I know I could do better by putting my own kit together but for ease I would like to buy a 3 month kit and build on that.(600+/- meals).
Which kits to look at or stay away from?The Hostler
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December 22nd, 2021, 10:16 PM #2
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mountain house would have been the best. Your late to the game as its double the price. #10 cans is what you want.
https://www.prepsos.com/brand/augaso...SAAEgKGYPD_BwE
Good deal and have some, just not used it.
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December 22nd, 2021, 10:25 PM #3
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December 22nd, 2021, 10:50 PM #4
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Just remember those things use soy in place of actual meat.
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December 23rd, 2021, 08:55 AM #5
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December 23rd, 2021, 10:08 AM #6Grand Member
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Re: Long term emergency food
I know you said you wanted a kit, but honestly unless you're planning on using it as a grab-and-go, roll your own is way easier and cheaper.
Big bag of rice, bunch of cans of beans, various soups or broths, shells-n-cheese (the ones with foil packs for the cheese) if you want something tasty, powdered drink mix (kool-aid, et. al.), and a case or 2 of water. Try to focus on things you'd eat normally, so you can rotate through stock without feeling at odds with your food choices.Member: NJ "undocumented" Felons Club. NRA Life Member
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My thoughts as well. When I look at those 'kits', regular canned/dried/vacuum sealed foods are cheaper. And if you look at the nutritional value of many of those prepared meals, they are like 300-350 calories. I know it's 'survival sustenance,' but if you're working harder because of a tough environment, how many of those will you need daily?
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December 23rd, 2021, 11:41 AM #8
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But how much of that stuff can be stored and left alone for 20 years? You mentioned "rotating stock", I don't want to rotate stock, I've got a pantry full of canned and sealed foods i do that with.
I used to have a few cases of MREs but even they only have a 10 year shelf life, even so, I kept them for probably 15 years then eventually passed them off to someone else who wasn't as concerned about their age.The Hostler
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December 23rd, 2021, 11:53 AM #9Grand Member
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Short answer ! Deer & Squirrels !
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December 23rd, 2021, 11:57 AM #10
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