I made a post about the shelf life of foods a couple years ago, but it was a bit short and there were a few inconsistencies, so I decided to delete it and start over. Originally I meant to make a new food shelf life chart, but in my research I found that many sources disagree on how long various foods last. So … [Read more...]
How to Store Food In Mylar Bags
Last week I was sealing some food in Mylar bags and I was trying to remember if I'd ever made a post on this topic. I searched my own site and was surprised to find I hadn't. (Although I did share some good videos about it in the post, Using Buckets for Food Storage.) Many preppers have different methods and … [Read more...]
Water Storage 101
Water can take up a lot of space. If you don't have much room in your home, you might want to check out my other post, The Easiest Way to Purify Water. But if you have enough room and don't want to worry about hauling water back and forth from a pond, here's what you need to know. Water is the nectar of life - Other … [Read more...]
Food Storage – Where to Begin?
If you're just getting started in the world of survival prepping and food storage, you're probably pretty overwhelmed. There is so much to learn that you could study this subject for years and still not be an expert. A good place to begin is with a basic, two-week supply of food. If you're like most people, you … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Cook Without Power
So you've stocked up on all the food you'll need after the end of the world as we know it. You've got wheat, flour, dried foods, canned foods, all kinds of food. But if the worst case scenario happens, will you still have electricity? There might be power in some areas, but always assume there won't be where you … [Read more...]
How to Dehydrate and Store Food
This is one of the best video series on dehydrating food for beginners I've seen. It's from the Youtube channel, Dehydrate2store. She uses an Excalibur food dehydrator to dehydrate things like carrots, oranges, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and a lot more. She also explains how to prepare your food for dehydration … [Read more...]
Survival Food for the Poor
I write a lot about survival food and supplies, but I'm also aware that most people are on a tight budget these days. Many of us are out of work and even most people who have jobs are struggling to make ends meet. All I can suggest is that people make a few sacrifices so they can get at least a one-month supply of food … [Read more...]
The Easiest Way to Purify Water
Once you and your family are in a safe location, your first priority in any disaster is water. You might be able to go a couple weeks without food, but you'll only survive a few days without water. You can start storing water, but the problem with that is it's going to take up more space than most of us have. A … [Read more...]
Using Buckets for Food Storage
P.A.W Productions made an excellent series of videos on food storage in buckets and Mylar bags. Included are what types of buckets to use and where to get them, how to use Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers, how to use Mylar hand sealers, what types of food to store, and a demonstration. If you're new to food storage, … [Read more...]
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