The everything about food thread.

[solomon751]

My thoughts are that many think too Much about food. there is alot out there to eat but it hasn't been the norm for many. I am not going to tote around a 200# pack of so called needed things and a wagon full of dehydrated food. You need to learn to live light live fast and then you will LIVE.

Mtn.man hit the nail on the head. You all ever think about humping that stuff around? Either you stay put and deal with what comes or you head to high ground where you can hunt, protect your brood, and maybe even thrive. Me, all I care about it enough to last the family for a few days. That having been said, I have thought about setting up a cache consisting of a 55 gal plastic drum full of ammo, water, and some basic high calorie food. Other than that light and mobile is the key... Anyone else see things this way?

[Irving]

Sure, if you've got some where to go. Otherwise, you'll be just like the other 55 million people who say "I'm going to go up to the mountains and kill deer!"

[gnihcraes]

[Irving]

Exactly, that times about 1000.

[mangyhyena]

Mt.man made a good point. You've got to figure out what your plans are and stock food appropriately. If you're going to be traveling on foot, it makes sense that you would want to carry light food. Caching food along your route would probably be a good idea as well. For bugging in, weight isn't as big a factor.

[Bad Dog]

I'm leaning towards making a purchase of either Wise Foods or Legacy Foods. both are freeze dried and have a 25 year shelf life. Just wondering if anybody has had any experience with either of these companies.

Are there any foods that can be purchased in a grocery store that have a long shelf life?

[Wulf202]

their portions are wrong because they have such high salt content.

there's plenty of stuff at the grocery that'll last 5 years as is. plenty more if you're willing to put in some work.

[Bad Dog]

Which one or do both of them have a high salt content

[Wulf202]

pretty much every long term pre packaged food is high in salt, it's a preservative.

Wise does, mountain house etc.

I'll pick on Wise since the link is handy
http://www.emergencyfoodwarehouse.co...nutrition.html
the lowest salt content is 33% of the daily value for a one cup serving. Most everyone who's gotten a sample said the entire entree (4 servings) was barely enough for one person. Meaning in one meal you're getting 133% dv of salt. Over salt can have serious consequences for your body.

[tmckay2]

The salt is bad but what's worse is the servings. Naturally they purposefully try to confused people by having servings sizes that looks like a month or two months or three months of food, but if you look at the calories in said servings they are crazy low. They taste ok though. Personally I'd buy a bunch of on sale canned goods. Cheaper, more variety and much, much easier to make. Only downer is you gotta have the space for it.