I just bought a percolator. The young man at the check out counter asked me what I was buying that kind of coffee pot for. I told him that without electricity, all of those fancy coffee makers will become useless. He then asked me about a few other things. I was so excited to tell him about putting some foods away for emergencies. No one had ever talked to him about this before. Hope he takes steps to prepare, he seemed genuinely interested.

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

That's great! At least you planted the seed that this could all go away in the blink of an eye. To most people that's impossible to fathom.

@johnmeyer5496

3 ай бұрын

The explorer Cortez had a saying that no nation is more then 30 days away from eating human meat

@survivalistprepper

3 ай бұрын

@@johnmeyer5496 100% plausible I think.

@spacecoyote6646

3 ай бұрын

​@@johnmeyer5496 Idaho just amended its law against cannibalism to allow as a defense "dire circumstances" 😊

@user-rn4wo3ci3e

3 ай бұрын

​@@spacecoyote6646serious OK to cannibalism

Even if you're not a good gardener, try growing potatoes. Very easy and space efficient

Bulk up. I use to always try. My husband didn't appreciate anything i tried to do. It's my fault cause I'm still with him because I don't know what to do now that I'm antique myself.

I just want to make a point about freeze dried foods. The taste doesn't matter much, you're only touching the freeze dried food when it's life-and-death. You'll be willing to eat anything , and it's better to get twice as much that keeps you alive than twice as expensive that tastes good.

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

Great point. When your starving, most food will taste good lol.

@Metalheaddoc

3 ай бұрын

There is an old saying, “hunger is the best sauce”.

@brendafilipenko1374

3 ай бұрын

Thats a great point..shtf..there will be no time to be sloiled brats

@piggyacres

3 ай бұрын

The better the quality of your food, the better health you will have...

@Nofretari

3 ай бұрын

Freeze dried can taste good. It’s all in the preparation. For example I am freeze drying my favorite jambalaya. Spanish rice with corn,black beans and Tomatoes also are great freeze dried. I also freeze dried my favorite cold brew espresso.

The TP and shelf clearing of 2020 was wild. There was nothing we "needed", and so no panic ensued. Ive been a prepper since my late teens (40s now), and am the primary prepper in the family. I stated to all "this is why we prep". It was a "good" experience as far as seeing how people act and how quickly things can become unavailable. I like knowing that people have upped their prepping game, or became preppers these past few years. Hope everyone keeps at it. For food, I aim for a multi pronged approach. Layers of prep. --well stocked fridge and freezer of the usual things we eat. No need to head to store or tap into other long term storage items --ultra convenient food- whether it be snacks, or shelf stable items that require no preparation. Heating optional. Inc MRE & humanitarian rations --food items that require prep. All the usual stuff like pasta, rice, beans, legumes, various grains --dehydrated/freeze dried individual components (ie, veg, fruit, protein, dairy, grains, etc) --dehydrated/freeze dried meals (rarely used, but ultra long term storage. Additional variety) --loads of spices, not just for taste but also for nutritional support. Possible medicinal uses. --beverage/hydration/caffeination component --garden bounty, eat seasonally, store what can be stored --same approach with pet food All backed up by skills and mindset. But yeh, if I am "hungry", I dont care what I have on hand. But I dont intend to make that my go-to plan. I can and do have a wide variety of provisions, and will continue to do so while I can. As a long time prepper, I have benefited from my preps several times over. Glad I had more than a bag of rice as my plan. Sodium content will be high for shelf stable foods. Look for kinds that try to offset/balance with potassium. Also, if we are talking big SHTF situation, the added degree of physical labor needed to get through the day may make the added sodium beneficial. We all do things differently, prep for different scenarios, have various opinions on what works best. This is what I do, and am not telling others what to do/not do. But if on the fence about building and maintaining a robust pantry, think of it as an investment, as insurance. Shop sales, share in a bulk buy with friends/family, learn how to create meals out of nothing (depression era cooking is a good start), plan to garden or help someone who knows how to garden. Foods last waaaaaaay beyond "best by' date. I have consumed shelf stable foods 8-10 years later. Been working through sardines circa 2015 (I am admittedly not the greatest at rotation). Bags of Aldi flour purchased in 2013 and just tossed in a rubbermaid container is still good.I do aim to get better at being organized and try to rotate. Thanks for the info!

@dreamingflurry2729

3 ай бұрын

Forget it! In my family I am still the "crazy prepper", despite the fact that I showed them how great having food stores is, when I needed to go into isolation because of covid! I had everything I needed (sure: I gladly accepted the offer of my family to buy some food for me, but I also told them it wasn't needed, because the only thing I would have run out of is fresh produce - I had enough canned food and such to last :)

@gailoreilly1516

3 ай бұрын

For years I was a mild winter prepper. I didn't even know the term prepper. Living in upstate NY was reason enough to get things in incase we got snowed in or road were icy etc. Then came covid. I had a garden tilled and learned how to pressure can. After this happened, we started having wars all over the place, and prices kept climbing. I was slow to get started but I have done more in 3 years than I have done in my whole life as far as preparing for the worst case scenario. I am still on the look out for hand tools, basic car parts, things like that. I never come home without at least 2-4 cans of something.

@happydays1336

3 ай бұрын

When COVID hit and there was no t-paper I didn't have to worry about it because I'd been gradually buying large packages of t-paper at Costco. We had a year or more supply of it without being a panic hoarder. It's 2024 and I need to restock my supply again.

@mmc9828

2 ай бұрын

But that was also when you found out who your true friends were. We are preppers and have a very nice stockpile. During Covid we made sure our friends were taken care of. After a year and one time and one time only I told my "friend" I would sell her some of my items she was interested in. She wasn't interested and only wanted them for free.

@Cat-ik1wo

Ай бұрын

I agree with you. But, you need to add plan C. There are ppl who can't bunker down, so prepping the goods for a long haul is helpful. But you also need to be able to think outside the box. What are alternatives if you run out of the preps or don't have it. What do you know to do with what you can find. And if all what you have always gone to is not available, what are its alternatives that you can use? What if, the situation makes it to where you cant lock down and survival means transient? Your prepping is a heavy load to haul. Sometimes, survival isn't about what you have its how you can think when you don't have.

You are correct there are a lot of things to consider, however, if you start small you'll be surprised how quickly your stockpile will add up.

@sidi2aasaa545

3 ай бұрын

i started a week ago and now everytime i go shopping i add to my cuppboard. now its almost full

Flour goes rancid within a year in Mylar bags, try storing it in Mason Jars lasts way longer, I opened one of each after 2 years and the flour in Mason jars was as good as new

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

I have flour that's over 8 years old, I use it all the time.

@dave5905

3 ай бұрын

Did you use an oxygen absorber and heat seal the bag?

@Metalheaddoc

3 ай бұрын

I sure hope not. I just bagged flour in gallon Mylar bags with an oxygen absorber and heat sealed it. Then I put it in the freezer for 96 hours to kill any bugs or bug eggs. I have heard that flour stored long term but not properly packaged can develop weevils from tiny eggs present during manufacture and packaging

@shaza6547

3 ай бұрын

Get a mill and just store grains, I also have a flaker to roll grains fresh.

@Piluchi79

3 ай бұрын

@@shaza6547 I have whole grains stored too and a hand mill

Auguson Farms sells a good variety of food with a 25-30 shelf life

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

We have quite a bit of Auguson Farms. Good stuff.

@johnsmith-bk4ps

3 ай бұрын

Not organic. Think.. roundup

Agreed, I broke my toe last year and had problems walking. Was glad to have some supplies at home, without the need to go shopping for a week...

Consider mentally? Are you prepared to not have a TV or phone ? What do you have that could keep your mind busy and help you relax in a stressful event. Recently lost power and water during a snow storm. I was never bored just really stressed and overwhelmed because I had 3 littles plus animals to see they was token care of. Just playing with the kids helped me feel better. Get some Balls bat an ball, painting, coloring , sewing, books, games whittling knives set etc find a hobby you like an buy your supplies and put with your emergency supplies

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Not all disasters are hard work and activity. There could be incredibly boring times. Especially important for parents to have things like this too. Thanks.

The first in first out concept is a game changer. When you stop shopping week to week or even day to day you gain a new independence. I think about the pioneers who would stock up for the winter and it’s become a fun challenge to see how creative we can be with all we can make from our food stores.

Processing a lug of strawberries today. Next up is a lug of avocados. Now that we are entering the harvest season, it’s something every three days.

In England in 2020 and 2021 i was still going out grocery shopping for pasta, rice, instant mashed potato flakes etc not because i needed much of anything but because i live in a city, gotta keep nosy neighbours gossiping about who has whatever lol even asked a few if they spotted TP in other stores as i was running low 😂 (well stocked pantry including hygiene products) buy a family pack of anything as a single man and people talk, I say "I'm going back to the homeless shelter volunteering in the kitchen, figured be nice to take more than just me"

About the 25 year food, has anyone even opened one after 25 years to see if it was good an not just belivieing what the company said?

Many Thanks for your outstanding advice!!! Greetings from The Netherlands (Europe)

Great information!

Thanks!

Great video clear and concise

Thanks good info !!

Two things: 72 hours until animal, and don’t underestimate the value of water and water storage.

People really need to have a plan for when our grid goes down electricity,water and human waste disposal should be part of their plan! I’m running a generator until I can pressure can and water bath can while I have the fuel to do so,also having a pit dug to dump waste is going to be a necessity,hand tools,hardware and materials needed for repairs or security are a consideration also!

Thank you

Really great comprehensive video. The one thing I’d add is long term storage of wheat berries.

@SamsungGalaxy-nm5qt

3 ай бұрын

My friend had a 5 gallon bucket of wheat berries. She only had it for a few years and when she went to go use some, ALL of the wheat berries were empty! Some insect had hatched in it and eaten all of the wheatberries. I think the solution to this is freezing for 72 hours before storing. Same thing with rice and beans.

Remember they began making thinner cans due to a bs metal shortage last year. Any dings will cause cans to go bad quicker now. Anything with oils will not last.

A lot of people don't know how to cook without a microwave. If I could make one suggestion it would be learn to cook from raw ingredients. Learn things like make pancakes from flour, oil, egg, water and some baking powder, lean three ways to cook a chicken, how to cook rice and beans so that people will enjoy it. When you have learned the simple things, learn to bake bread, make sauces. After that, if you want a second suggestion learn to grow vegetables. yes, that's a second suggestion.

Look into"Dry canning" in the oven.

One of the best hints I've seen is to dehydrated or freeze dry veggies and grind up to powders. Same nutrition, much less space. Cuya guinea pigs are food size, extra large. Stock those seeds away. I have found that heirloom non gmo microgreen seeds for many foods are the best bag for the buck. Plant food that spreads far away from the road and home that is calorie dense like Jerusalem Artichokes, dig up as needed. Plants to use for toilet paper, big broad soft leaves. Right about can foods, a food source that doesn't need liquid, gives you hydration, that is why low sodium or no sodium is best, unsweetened fruits. I just read the other days that the juice in the chick pea cans can be whipped and used like eggwhites.

Great informational video. Thanks for sharing. I have a great pantry storage that I rotate and a small garden that produces during the warm months. But you reminded me that I need to step up my game in other areas. I will start looking into long term food storage.

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

I think gardening is really important. Even if you don't grow enough to sustain yourself, your still learning. People have lost that skill. Thanks.

@scrapperstacker8629

3 ай бұрын

@@TheBugOutLocation you are right. Last year in the fall just when I was about to harvest my second yield we had wildlife get past our fencing and eat most of are peppers, carrots and green beans. So we have learned that we need better fences and maybe some sort of natural deterrent. We ill not use chemical deterrent.

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

Last year was my worst year ever because of deer and hail. Try and try again lol.

Great Video!!🎉

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

Very good overview of what to stock up on. I think it’s son important to show people that it does not need to cost a ton of money. Buying just one extra thing to put away (if that’s all you can do) is better than nothing. I keep going back and forth on if a freeze dryer would pay for itself with just my husband and I in our household. But it sure is the Cadillac of food preservation .

keep up the good work😄

Almost every single thing you store must be something that you eat on a regular basis,most of what you show I’ve eaten and would store some for an emergency!

My goal is consistent with the book One Second After - To have enough stored for three solid months. That is the time frame alluded to in the novel by which a societal melt-down starts to show a correction. That is, a return to some semblance of social/governmental order. To store much beyond that is a show of diminishing returns and could be construed as a waste of time money and effort, not to mention the mounting concern with protecting your supply. Three months worth is much more concealable.

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

Great points! Thanks.

@RandoPandaSmiles

3 ай бұрын

I just finished the trilogy. The people who did the best in those books were the Franklin clan who had several years supplies. Also note, those are works of fiction. There’s nothing wrong with having a year’s food for each family member.

I use 5gal sealed containers and put my stuff in my crawl space😊

MRE are equally valuable ! Nice video......thanks.

@happydays1336

3 ай бұрын

I've got some MREs in storage but whenever I see the box I think of my brother-in-law who was in Desert Storm. He said he and his buddies called them "Meals Ready to Excrete.

September is preparedness month. Mountain house freeze dried pita a lot of there stuff on sale 50% off the whole month of September. It’s a great time to pick up some 10 cans.

2:10 "Premium Cheddar" …in a can. Fairly ambitious marketing. 🤭

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

Right. I think that's dollar store cheese. My wife must have gotten it test.

my sisters huband grew up in a well off family. We did not. He threw a fit because she got generic ceral. She said I don't come from IGA money made him mad hahaha

there are cheap freeze dryers sure they take a little longer smaller batches but they work

@koolestmanalive

3 ай бұрын

Any suggestions?

@jeffarnold8425

3 ай бұрын

sorry no . we bought ours few years ago . dont know whats out there@@koolestmanalive

Canned foods will eventually go bad. Store dehydrated foods for long term. Dehydrators are affordable and you can keep it going, adding to your storage in an ongoing basis

Someone failed to tell me "a little extra". Heck I could have saved thousands. People see me as some nice little lady, you betcha, I have a collection of..., what it's supposed to be a secret. Sorry, I'm out of here. Been paranoid since dad left for Korea.

Get a food dehydrator and a pressure and water bath canner. Start prepping with a purpose with a vacuum bagging system. Go to COSTCO and get a few flats of canned meats including SPAM. If you don't eat it, you can always build a hut with it

Well, I store food in my bedroom! Why? It's a place where I sleep, so it is otherwise wasted space! So I put up shelves (the type you find in warehouses, that can take heavy loads) und stored food, water, gear (cooking equipment like a gas-stove) there...and water, lots of water, I think I can do a month on stored water...food? I recently emptied out some of my stores...so needs replacing :)

I am converting my favorite meals into freeze dried with my freeze drier. Especially as someone with special food needs having a freeze drier is almost a necessity.

@koolestmanalive

3 ай бұрын

Which freeze drier do you have? I'm thinking about getting one.

@Nofretari

3 ай бұрын

@@koolestmanalive harvest right medium size 5 trays

@Nofretari

3 ай бұрын

@@koolestmanalive medium size harvest right

Now I'm not a pepper per say. I do have food stores however. I've got what I can from the garden. I also have flour, powdered milk, eggs, dried pasta, and a few others that I swap out yearly. As far as meats. I have canned ham, tuna, spam, and even canned sausages, and other meats I can myself. All of these freeze dried foods have to much sodium for me. Not to mention price. I do most of my canning over a fire from wood from my yard. If you do your research you can save a lot doing it yourself.

Hawaii once had a longshoremen strike ..almost three month..government had to step in to end it.. We learn Hawaii food markets carry only up to three months supply..everything is ship in..

I understand that you need to protect your home and items you have to survive from those who didnt prepare. But what happens when you cant and need to leave with just a bug out bag? Not alot of people have land or even know.people with land to go to.

we dont buy any survival foods we grow most of our veggies or use a farmers market . we have other ways to get meat other than store . we can , dehydrate , freeze dry , freeze our own food . our pantry has about 15 months of food

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

Awesome!

good for a few years after for most

Ate a can of ChefBoyArdee spaghetti this week that expired 1 1/2 yrs ago. Exactly the same as a fresh new can. I was a little worried cause I have quite a few cans.

@TheBugOutLocation

3 ай бұрын

I'm always hesitant opening old cans haha. They usually turn out fine though. Fruit and tomatoe products are usually the biggest gamble.

@hoosiergrandma37

3 ай бұрын

@@TheBugOutLocation I have eaten fruit and tomato products expired for 3 years with no problems so far. The main problems seem to be old "cream of" soups.

mi big problem wet can food ... i dont eat et . i meg all fres so i onli hav can food to amageddon ... so i hav to tro a lot out .. onli can food i eat ar tuner

Do what the pioneer did two hundred years ago it still works well🤠

@southwesthomestead1234

3 ай бұрын

Yes that’s how we live.

How did I forget Ramen noodles?? 🤔

@spacecoyote6646

Ай бұрын

Selective Amnesia

Just wanted to mention insecticides and rodenticides. Pests are a problem at all times, but seem to get worse during periods of stress and hardship. They can make an awful mess of food stores. Traps and poisons may not be available during a crisis, so buy in advance.

Try eating MRE'S for 6 plus months. 😂

I think most women already know what to do.

this guy preps like there wont be other people or threats around.

Ranen noodles dont keep long time found one 2 years old bad taste

@heidiwolfgang45

3 ай бұрын

😊it can still be used for fire starter and even as fuel to cook with

you talk too much, get to the point