Thanks! I'll do that.If I'm not mistaken, Shibumiseeker is quite knowledgeable on this subject. May try and search his sn and food together
I agree 100%. I'd LOVE to do that. I do know some, but at this point in my life, spare time is few and far between.You would save a TON of money by learning to prep and store your own food.
We would have to rotate it, as the true value of these companies, is the packaging. Would it be worth stocking up on these staples and simply rotating them??
While I agree about shelf life of normal canned food, pack your ruck with enough canned food for a four day camp out where you carry in and out everything on your back, and freeze dried food wins every time!Study normal canned food shelf lives. Not necessarily the printed expiration dates. I have been living this life for all my life. Eat, rotate, and replenish your food stock.
Many survival targeted websites sell "long-term storage" foods at exhorbitant prices. Many foods we consume regularly can be stored indefinitely as well, and for a fraction of the price.
For example, the following is an excerpt from: FAQs
"What is the shelf life of a Hormel Foods product in an unopened can?
The processing techniques utilized by Hormel Foods makes the canned product safe for use indefinitely if the product seal remains intact, unbroken and securely attached to a can that has been well maintained. It is suggested that all canned products be stored in a cool and dry environment to keep the flavor adequately preserved. For maximum flavor it is recommended that the product be used within three years of the manufacturing date. After that period of time, the product is still safe to use however, the flavor gradually declines."
These products include the following among many others:
Dinty Moore Beef Stew
Dinty Moore Chicken Stew
Hormel Corned Beef
Hormel Corned Beef Hash
Mountain House has a larger selection of menus, and tastes better, but cost more, and are harder to find "in stock"!