Knowing you have an emergency food stockpile can be reassuring, especially if you are worried about emergency scenarios that may require you to bug in for a long time, such as a long-term power outage.
And if you want to make sure that your preps don't go to waste, you should also learn about some common myths about emergency food storage. (h/t to GetHibernate.com)
Building an emergency food stockpile can be expensive
High-quality emergency food containers can be expensive, but they are worth investing in if you want your supplies to last longer and be protected from pests and rodents. And if you are worried about breaking your prepping or daily food budget, you can take things slow.
Instead of spending a lot of money by buying canned food in bulk, start by adding two or three extra cans of food when buying groceries. It might not seem like a lot, but each purchase counts.
Keep doing this, and soon you'll have a week's worth of supplies.
In time, you will have enough extra food for one month. Keep buying those extra cans and containers of food until you have enough for several months or even years.
You can survive on canned foods alone
While canned foods and freeze-dried meals are often included in prepper food stockpiles, remember that you can't survive on these items alone.
If you plan on stocking up on Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MREs), keep in mind that they require a large amount of water to prepare, so you will also need to stock up on enough water for cooking and drinking.
Even when SHTF, you need to eat balanced meals to ensure your overall well-being. You can do this by stocking up on a variety of nutritious ingredients such as beans and grains, freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, flours, milk powders, nuts, seeds and condiments so you can prepare delicious and nutritious meals even after a disaster. (Related: Prepping 101: 4 Essential tips for new preppers.)
Your job is done once you have a couple of years' worth of food in your stockpile
While it can be reassuring to have a couple of months or years' worth of food, your preparations don't end there.
It's important to rotate or use some items in your supply before they expire so none of your hard work goes to waste. To keep things organized, make sure you keep an inventory and do regular checks.
Use the first in, first out (FIFO) method and do a regular inventory check every six months to check which items you need more of.
Water does not expire
It's not true that water doesn't expire, especially stored water.
When stocking up on supplies, check your water storage and rotate it every six months to ensure that chemical leaching hasn't occurred. Doing this can also help prevent bacteria and other pathogens from contaminating your emergency water supply.
If you store water in large barrels, replace it every six months. The water doesn't have to go to waste since you can still use it to water your garden.
All locations are ideal for food storage
It's true that not all preppers have the luxury of ample storage space. However, it's not advisable to keep food stored in random places in your home.
Even if you live in an apartment, it's better to store your food supply in rooms or areas that are cool, dry and dark.
Where to get lab-verified food supplies for your stockpile
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Visit FoodSupply.news for more tips on how to start your emergency food stockpile. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more clean food supplies for your prepping needs.
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Watch the video below to learn how to make delicious goji berry jam.
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