We haven't had a good food thread in awhile. I'm curious what types of food you have set back for SHTF. I'm not looking for amounts or any sensitive data.
What kind of food do you have stored?
I know some people that have $20000 in Mountain House stored, and others have cases upon cases of MREs stored. Most people seem to have a mix of canned goods, freeze dry, and mylared bulk foods (rice, beans, pasta, ETC). Everyone has their own way of storing food based on their needs, life situation, and budget.
I have quite a few Mountain House pouches and MREs. These are used in bugout bags and stored in various places. Mainly for easy eating on the go. This food type only makes up a small part of my overall preps.
I buy cans of everything I eat when I find sales. Fruit, vegetables, meats, soups, stews. I can eat pretty well if I have to on cans. I figure if need be these can be good barter or bribe items.
The bulk of my food stores are long term items. I will buy rice, beans, pasta, cereal, oatmeal, and put them in mylar bags. Usually 1 gallon bags for ease of storage. I used to use 5 gallon buckets to store the mylar bags, now I have been using totes. Easier to stack and organize. With the cost of buckets and lids now the totes are not about the same price.
I have a Mormon LDS food pantry nearby and get No. 10 cans, they have a 25 year shelf live. Not bad deals on their food. Sometimes I can package my own food for cheaper. The LDS store has everything you need and are very helpful.
What kind of food do you have stored?
I know some people that have $20000 in Mountain House stored, and others have cases upon cases of MREs stored. Most people seem to have a mix of canned goods, freeze dry, and mylared bulk foods (rice, beans, pasta, ETC). Everyone has their own way of storing food based on their needs, life situation, and budget.
I have quite a few Mountain House pouches and MREs. These are used in bugout bags and stored in various places. Mainly for easy eating on the go. This food type only makes up a small part of my overall preps.
I buy cans of everything I eat when I find sales. Fruit, vegetables, meats, soups, stews. I can eat pretty well if I have to on cans. I figure if need be these can be good barter or bribe items.
The bulk of my food stores are long term items. I will buy rice, beans, pasta, cereal, oatmeal, and put them in mylar bags. Usually 1 gallon bags for ease of storage. I used to use 5 gallon buckets to store the mylar bags, now I have been using totes. Easier to stack and organize. With the cost of buckets and lids now the totes are not about the same price.
I have a Mormon LDS food pantry nearby and get No. 10 cans, they have a 25 year shelf live. Not bad deals on their food. Sometimes I can package my own food for cheaper. The LDS store has everything you need and are very helpful.