FOOD STORAGE

[SIMOSSUK]

HI EVERYONE,

Im new to prepping and have in mind about what to do im currently stocking 5L mineral water i have about 100L so far what type of food is best for long life i know about freeze dried food what are my other options. Im starting to buy shelving to start stoing food what type of food is best and best stored if i store rice/pasta in glass jars and add oxygen pads inside will they last long. What weapons are best i was thinking Crossbow and home made pepperspray? what type of stuff should i invest in here things i have in mind. also how long do cup a soups really last lol

food water defensive weapons poratable gas stove, bug out bags, gas masks, camaflage uniform, first aid..

thanks Paul

[pseudonym]

Hello Paul,

Good start to the water supply, dont forget ways to store and purify other water though.

The mantra is "Store what you eat, eat what you store"

I would suggest buying small amounts of all types of food, dried, freeze dried, dehydrated, tinned Army Rations etc and trying them all, then you can make an informed choice.

As for weapons, (Mods please delete if not correct) this is fround apon due to intent before the act and this Forum cannot endorse any such action.

Cup a Soups if kept dry; last centuries

[hobo]

HI EVERYONE,

Im new to prepping and have in mind about what to do im currently stocking 5L mineral water i have about 100L so far what type of food is best for long life i know about freeze dried food what are my other options. Im starting to buy shelving to start stoing food what type of food is best and best stored if i store rice/pasta in glass jars and add oxygen pads inside will they last long. What weapons are best i was thinking Crossbow and home made pepperspray? what type of stuff should i invest in here things i have in mind. also how long do cup a soups really last lol

food water defensive weapons poratable gas stove, bug out bags, gas masks, camaflage uniform, first aid..

thanks Paul

Hi Paul,

I store food in a range of ways - tinned, home made jams and chutneys, dried, dehydrated, seeds, and in the ground (at the allotment).
Itsy just did a group buy of mylar bags and oxygen absorbers. IMO, this is the best way to go for dried and dehydrated. The rule of thumb, as pseudonym says, is 'store what you eat, eat what you store'. My family are veggies and we love our grains and pulses, herbs and spices, add to that oil, tinned tomatoes and salt and we're good for hundreds of recipe options.

For water we have greywater, straight from the roof into water butts (for washing, watering) and stored in containers for drinking. You might think about water purification tablets or a purification device like a Lifesaver http://www.lifesaversystems.com

First aid kit and knowledge - I do a day's refresher course every year.
I prefer to use a woodgas or rocket stove so I don't have to rely on gas bottles being available - have a look at http://wildstoves.co.uk/ for some ideas.
We keep our BOBs by the door and have actually had to use them once!

I concur with pseudonym's advice not to talk about weapons.

Have a think about what's most likely to happen in your life and prep for that. I'm food prepping in case of illness or loss of income and as a hedge against inflation, for instance.

Hope this is useful.

Happy New Year!

Hobo

[lightningxl]

Sorry- edited by mods as we cannot have anything that endorses illegal activities on the forum.

[SIMOSSUK]

THANKS you all for replying so far some good ideas never thought of a wood burning cooker wow i learn new things every day anyone have good cheap sites for food and rice etc

[Toddie]

I own a crossbow (for target shooting, see this post: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=5966 ) and they're great to have around. That's all I'll say on that topic, obvious reasons.

On a self defense note, I've just purchased a completely UK legal 'Self Defense Spray' found here: http://www.niton999.co.uk/shop/product_ ... CP018.html

The above is used by doormen and was advised by one of my friends who's had previous experience using it on the drunks. It's only a small canister, but apparently it stings, stinks and has invisible UV which lasts for 3 days so attackers can be ID'd.

I'd advise looking into other defense sprays, for example StoppaRed and Defense ID. I will say, that check the sizes of the product as they can appear larger on the website than their actual size. Might be worth getting a holster too, makes carrying easier.

That's my 2p.

Well done in taking the first step to prepping!