The first thing you need to know about food storage is that it really is basic. It’s not a difficult thing to understand, and getting prepared should not be something that keeps you up at night. But that doesn’t mean you can be complacent. We recommend you resolve right now to get prepared and then take these three easy steps to get your food storage preparation in order.
Water, Food, and a Heat Source
Step 1: Decide how much food you want.
If you have a family or loved ones who depend on you, then please take that into consideration. We recommend buying enough food to last you and your loved ones at least three months. That may sound like a lot to some people, but why take the chance? Plus, when you consider freeze-dried food lasts 25+ years, then the cost of a three-month supply is very minimal.
What do we Recommend?
Take a look at our store to read our detailed reviews and find the type of food that appeals to you.
Step 2: Get a good water filter
Humans can survive without food for up to two weeks but only a few days without water. However, most people barely even think about water when they buy food storage. The other mistake they make is thinking they can store enough clean water to last any significant amount of time. Although it’s a good idea to have a few water containers for short-term emergencies, you really need a water source and a purifier to survive. We recommend buying a top-notch water filter and scouting around your area for a water source such as a lake, river, or well.
Who do we Recommend?
Check out our water filtration companies and read our reviews.
Step 3: Get a good heat source
You can eat dehydrated or freeze-dried food with cold water, but it tastes much, much better when reconstituted with boiling water. Plus, a good heat source can provide warmth and comfort when it’s cold. The best product by a mile is the emergency fuel by InstaFire. It will burn in any environment and doesn’t have the problems traditional petroleum-based products present.
Who do we Recommend?
We recommend InstaFire. You can also check out our list of companies with heat solutions.
Calories vs. Servings
Don’t be fooled by servings. Yep, we’ll say it again because it’s that important. Don’t be fooled by servings. Too many food storage companies will tell you how many servings you need to survive for a certain number of days. But when you look closer, you find out their average serving size is only 200-300 calories. Try surviving on 600-900 calories a day.
What do we Recommend?
What we recommend, and what we highlight in our food storage reviews, is to make sure you know how many total calories a certain package has. Again, don’t be fooled!
Freeze-dried Food vs. Dehydrated Food
People have gone crazy trying to figure out the difference between freeze-dried and dehydrated food. The only thing that’s really important to know is that animal products have to be freeze-dried in order to last 25+ years. Animal products include meat, cheeses, and cream—basically, all the things that make food taste good. Dehydrated food can also last 25+ years (think of those sealed cans of wheat that have been around for decades). But if a company tells you they are selling freeze-dried food and you don’t see any real animal products in their entrees, they probably aren’t telling you the truth.
Still Confused?
Ready to Get Started?
Now that you’ve graduated from Food Storage 101 it’s time for you to get prepared. This site is divided into 5 easy categories so you can read reviews and buy products for all your emergency preparedness needs. Click on a link below to get started.
Ready, Set, Go!
Want a quick start? Don’t have a lot of time to read around? No worries. Here are few products at a good price to get you started with your emergency preparedness.
InstaFire Adventure 2 Gallon Bucket (24 Paper Pouches)
Composed of recycled wood, inert minerals and shielded with a patented blend of paraffin, InstaFire lets you start a fire in any conditions. With 24 individual InstaFire pouches, this 2 Gallon bucket is easy to carry, easy to store, and extremely durable. More Info »InstaFire Explorer (10 Mylar Pouches)
The InstaFire Explorer provides 10 individually wrapped mylar pouches of InstaFire. Not only will your fire easily start, but each pouch can provide up to 30 minutes of reliable, stable flames. With InstaFire, you are free to enjoy the fire instead of hassling with it. More Info »Food for Health Emergency Food Supply - 200 Servings
The Food For Health International emergency food bucket is an icon in the food storage industry. This is their standard 200 serving bucket in an rectangular plastic container. More Info »Food Supply Depot 1-Month Supply Kit
The Food Supply Depot 1-Month Kit is a better-tasting version of the Food For Health 1,000 Serving Package. This kit has 142,040 calories which is enough to sustain two adults and two children for a month. Click here to read more about Food Supply Depot. More Info »Humless Sentinel
The Humless Sentinel is a silent, clean, safe, and portable lithium based silent generator. The Humless Sentinel can be charged from a regular AC wall outlet, or it can capture and store energy from solar panels, a hand crank, windmill or almost any other 12VDC power source. More Info »