15 Survival Foods Every Prepper Should Stockpile - Most Bang for your Buck

[@DropForgedSurvival]

*What Survival Food Do You feel Are a Staple for your Prepper Pantry?!*

[@kingkareem4386]

I would as an Extra Item. Sugar and maybe coffee Creamer for the Coffee.

[@ZombieGoBoomVP]

DropForgedSurvival hrmm Tough one. But Peanut Butter

[@iraklitos20022003]

Great video! I would definitely add olive oil, dry fruit, canned fruit and mushrooms, special dry bread from rye, barley etc. (we call it paximadia in Greece and it can last for 18 months), nuts, seeds, omega 3 supplements, chocolate, biscuits, candy, sugar for sure, green tea, small or medium tomato sauce jars or carton boxes. Don' t get me wrong your video was excellent!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Giannis Christopoulos Definitely some solid Suggestions!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

ZGB Studios Peanut Butter is definitely a popular one

[@azgal8210]

I am a former biscientist and have been prepping for 40 years. I also have a lot of ideas from missionary friends: There is a big difference in prepping for a week's emergency or long term needs. Be sure to differentiate. There is usually no time for a garden, but do get seeds for broccoli sprouts or other sprouts as they will only take a few days to grow and supply your need for fresh vegetables. Celery, garlic, onions, etc will regrow in water so check the ref and see if you have something on hand. Internet has good videos on this idea. Careful on the Spam, etc., due to high sodium content. Your blood pressure will be high enough in a crisis. Potassium sources are low without fresh veg, so Instant Potatoes are good for Potassium and need no cooking - only hot water. Apricots are your best fruit as they are super high in Potassium also. Beans are great but take forever to cook if you have no fuel...Also, you need to combine them with corn or rice to make a complete protein. Thin spaghetti is best pasta as it takes less time to cook and less room to store. (See warning below on common pasta bugs) Ramen is cheap and quick also. Nuts and peanut butter are also high nutrition. Get nuts in cans for longer life and so they are not rancid. Sterno cans are safe indoors and you can heat water for instant foods. Other items that are needed are hygiene products...one UTI could knock you out ladies..and there will be nobody to give you antibiotics. Buy some Cystex to keep on hand and get a ton of panty liners so you can keep cleaner when you have no laundry or washing facilities. Don't store bath towels- they are impossible to wash by hand. Get bar mops or thin hand towels-they work and are easier to wash. Get lots of clorox or bleach tabs also. Baby wipes are helpful. Paper plates and cups, straws, and plastic cutlery are important when you have no water for washing dishes. Aluminum foil is also essential for cooking in such a case. Most insurance companies will let you get a two week "Vacation" supply of prescription meds. Be sure you have extra prescriptions on hand. Electrolyte powder or Gatorade, Pedialite, etc are critical as are anti-diarrhea meds and laxatives. All this new weird food could really get to you...Get vitamins also and especially vit C. Pets gotta eat too, so get their food and store it. You won't be able to give them your own food and a hungry or sick pet can really stress you out. Get lots of garbage bags and get pest control products...A bag of lime like they used to use in the outhouse is good for for garbage and biological waste if there is no pick-up or no toilet. Moth traps for your pantry are essential. Pasta gets bugs easily. If you see any moths around your pantry, check your pasta and other carbs for larvae. I only use cans and vacuum sealed products now. Freeze your pasta for a few days and then pkg in vacuum seal bags or jars but check it often so you don't have a bad surprise when you need it. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Have a day or two and try out your system. Consider different scenarios such as No heat, no lights, no roof, no toilet, no medical facilities available, etc....Very enlightening.

[@drie4617]

Thank you...

[@melissaMel0470]

Amei suas dicas! 🇧🇷

[@audreyd1003]

Thanks for sharing so many practical suggestions for long term storage. I'm not doing that yet but important to understand what makes sense!

[@Bullybugger]

You are spot on! I’m pressure canning as much as I can. Great to heat and eat!

[@nyhtlyht]

Youre incredible, Thank you!!

[@geod3589]

For long term survival, find yourself an OLD person. Seriously, they probably still know how to garden, farm, can, and store foods and know all the home remedies for sickness, colds, injuries, etc.

[@johnrhodes3350]

There's not many of that generation left. Luckily I lived with my grandparents for many years and paid attention to their wisdom. Sadly my mother was a 'Can't Cook - Won't Cook'

[@marysalinas3961]

Yes old people were born during the great depression ,they came out of the great depression and can survive the up coming tribulation, because we were born into it and you never forget survival skills, take good care of your grandparents we can live way over 💯 years.

[@sassidydowns]

agreed

[@christianprepper8084]

Generation made of steel. And now what we have? "Glass" egos...

[@marysalinas3961]

@@christianprepper8084 Today's Generation X: who are the Gen-X and their peers, high tech digital individuals,they have no knowledge of nature. The worst that could happen if you leave a city person in the woods chances are they will burn it down. They think that everything is digital and just plugged in, no manual labor.

[@williamsporing1500]

If your getting rice, look for jasmine rice from Thailand. They have strict pesticide and gmo regulations.

[@desireeretiree]

Nice to have but quite expensive compared to plain long grain rice ( at least where I live..) and if there's a SHTF scenario, the last thing I'd be worried about is if it's organic to be honest.

[@OhSoCheesy]

We like the Korean rice or short or medium grained rice. They have a lot more starch and therefor calories per serving.

[@divineorder7695]

Thanks for sharing this info 👍🏼🌻 .

[@HerculesEinstein]

i don't think they do. the walmart corn with the cancer label was a product of thailand.

[@luke2806]

ive been homeless for a few months in my life and the #1 thing i could not go without was salty flavourings and bullion. you can get rice or oats wherever whenever for dirt cheap its the flavorings that are most important above ALL else. I mean humanity has fought many many WARS over salt.

[@angiedixon8017]

Bullion! Yes! Thank you

[@ronfalcone4939]

Something you missed when talking about beans is that most dried beans and lentils you buy at the grocery store can be planted to grow more beans. We have done this with many varieties of dry beans and lentils from the store, even the bags containing 15 kinds of beans for soup. BUT if you heat them before long term storage they probably won’t sprout.

[@CarlosGonzales-wm8xx]

Beans can also be sprouted.

[@gloriapeel6887]

Great info!

[@margritpiepes8242]

Oh heck i will try that my peas failed so did the Cukes zuccini too i dont know what happenend i watered accordin gly.

[@marlenebragelman7251]

I usually just get the organic beans to sprout. I get it from the local co-op.

[@MR..181]

Added that thought idea to my desert gardening plans..thanks..

[@jenniferwright8355]

Peanut Butter for fast protein. Chicken broth cubes for bean soups. Canned tomato sauce for lentils or navy beans/great northern beans.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Nut Butters are an Excellent option for sure

[@melanne7901]

PB fit is an awesome option, because it's powder form makes it easy to add to protein shakes, or by adding water and a little oil you can make peanut butter

[@_dave4460]

anything tomato based has a short shelf life, even when stored in glass. the acid rusts or corrodes the metal of cans and the lids of jars. rotate and eat tomato stores often

[@_dave4460]

DropForgedSurvival i just bought some foil packs of “RX Nut Butter.” 1.13 ozs, natural ingredients only, for example the peanutbutter contains; egg white, peanuts, honey, cinnamon and dates! there are 4 and i got peanut butter and almond butter... $0.25 each packet

[@_dave4460]

Jennifer Wright look for RX Nut Butters! i have peanut and almond in foil packs. 1.13 oz per...

[@ziaride]

Be careful where you buy your honey. New testing in 2019 tested 70 brands and found more than half of them were diluted with corn or rice syrup sometimes by 2/3. I get mine direct from a neighbor beekeeper.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Good tip! Most local honey to texas is legit

[@ultragoldcoin8780]

@@DropForgedSurvival raw honey means no corn syrup

[@herrprepper2070]

communist china is the world’s biggest counterfeiter of honey. Not surprising. I suggest a generous supply of sorghum syrup. NOT molasses.. SORGHUM, from a reputable producer.

[@letinhsong8024]

oh my gosh! I had not heard that! That is a RIP-OFF, plain and simple!!!

[@michaelkaer]

I get mine from a local apiary. Raw and unpasteurized is the way to go.

[@justincase1228]

"rice and beans are boring" said no one from the Caribbean ever.

[@irisnunez5741]

Just add something like a nice protein with sauce and make less boring 🤷

[@aimeeseek]

What about the healthy fats?

[@keepitreal665]

Beans are protein.​@@irisnunez5741

[@babydii3487]

Seasonings. I can eat it everyday

[@julitosnijders3623]

Beans is my preferred protein. If you know how to cook then is this one of the most delicious and healthy to have. Sardines and the first one on the list oats very good choice.

[@oldmanrock7542]

My wife is a country girl that grew up poor. She can make food out of anything. She knows more about hunting and dressing out animals than most men. So we live country with gardens and animals. So the best prep you can have is a true country girl.

[@ronswanson2088]

A centipede is only as strong as its weakest link. That’s awesome that you have her that has your back. Many, would betray if it meant they would be in a better position. Those are the frightening ones.

[@michaelplank8966]

She be dead so would everybody

[@teresatrigiani7838]

That is a wonderful thing to say. Made my day!

[@melaniehostetler]

Lucky Man

[@Philmoscowitz]

Goddamn, I gotta git me a country girl! Yeeee - hawwww!

[@jamesnewman4474]

Something I’m surprised that I haven’t seen addressed on any “prep” list, is to make sure your stored food packaging is critter proof. Especially rodents and ants.

[@lindacochran4502]

Yes, this is a very good point!!

[@avasullivan1429]

I put mine in 5 gallon containers lined with food safe bags, the industrial kind

[@winterwolf2012]

That is one reason I do a lot of dry heat canning in ball jars. With a jar, you always know what is going on inside. When you use other methods you may open your rice up years down the road & find eggs have hatched & other not so nice things. The weight of glass can be a pain & storage ... But still prefer glass, most of the time.

[@lardawg6794]

I used to have 5 gal airtight food storage containers. After awhile I noticed what looked like bugs in the flour container. I wonder if it would be better to vacuum seal smaller bags of flour and then put those in the storage container? Any ideas ?

[@lindacochran4502]

Lardawg 67 you might try freezing the food for 72 hours to kill any larvae that might be in the food when you bring it home from the store. Or you can also place a bay leaf or two in with the food when you put it in storage. These two things have always worked for me. Good luck.

[@dhyana937]

This isn’t a food but I’m going to share anyway. Keep empty jars, milk jugs. Buy solar lights for outside. These can be brought in at night to provide light out them in the jars and jugs to give more light. stick them back out during the day. In the event you lose power for any reason.

[@deadmanswife3625]

I love that

[@TemptingIsSweet]

Thank you

[@franshaw8242]

Excellent tip!!!

[@matthewansell1866]

Good call

[@divineorder7695]

Thanks for the confirmation 👍🏼💯❗ I'll keep the 1 gallon water jug 😊❗

[@deborahfraser9325]

I would add salt to your list. Not only does salt flavor food but you can use it to preserve food, as well. And, it will help prevent dehydration. There have been tribal wars fought over salt so it's important to have enough on hand.

[@davidaas9286]

Not just salt, but Iodized salt. In a SHTF situation, iodine will be a necessary nutrient.

[@Imanne87]

@@davidaas9286I love iodised rock salt

[@eagle-eye-man]

No, not the iodized salt, sea salt better.

[@seeleyranch]

@@eagle-eye-manYes iodized salt. Many people with ailments today are found to be low in iodine.

[@Tammy-p6g]

@@seeleyranch Salr only goes bad if iodine is in it. The shelf life is shortened. Buy salt and iodine separate from each other.

[@toniferraro1996]

Im not a prepper but at the start of the stay at hime orders I started having a sinking feeling that things were going to change dramatically. I am a little proud of my tiny 5 shelf prep stock but I know it isn’t anywhere near enough like all the preppers have. But hey I’m trying. I have my son who is 15 so I am buying a box of instant pancake mix and a bottle is syrup every time I’m out and I see it and also peanut butter, of course rice beans pasta, canned goods jelly, juice coffee flour sugar and yeast although I can’t seem to find that anymore. I don’t have a water filtration device but I know I should try to get one. I’m scared but I’m trying to be brave And not get overwhelmed. Doing the best I can Praying God will do the rest

[@dagneytaggart7707]

Toni, you are doing great! Everyone started with a few extra cans and boxes at the store. This is a great channel, but also look at others. There are many ways to build up a pantry, storage and emergency items. About water, if an expensive filtering system is out of your budget, start smaller. You can get personal water bottles with filters. There are pocket size filters like Lifestraw. There are filtering bags that work with that type straw that processes enough for a couple people. You've already done the most important thing, you've started.

[@MRARCADE]

Do the best you can while you can. Focus on stuff you will eat and make meals from. Water.... Try and grab a life straw or camping water filter system. Think I paid $20 for mine online with free shipping. Works great to. Get some rice and beans first big bags if you can. Some pasta and pasta sauces, I like pickles alot do I usually have a few big bottles on hand, water based mixes pancakes, brownies, canned soups = can add them to rice or instant potatoes for more tasty meal, drink mixes Tang.. country time lemonade or Gatorade mix... Make ur water taste lil better n gives lol electrolytes. Crackers, Peanut butter, oats oatmeals,...canned fruits n veggies too.. Just started prepping few years back myself... Its smart, fun learning experience, and gives u a piece of mind. People who think you are crazy then ask them if they pay for insurance.... That's what prepping is 👍😁 Good luck out there everyone.. hope we all make it through these uncertain times healthy and safe. Try not to dwell to much on uncertainty... Love yourself and your families... Everyday is a gift not promised for tomorrow.... Take them slow and find joy in the little things. Blue sky 🌟 nights Good movie Warm bath or cold shower lol.. Green grass Cool breeze Sun's warmth Rainy days Birds outside chirping A pets loving attention Your kids smiles and laughing Good naps ( long naps for me ) A decent meal or drink ..... Take it slow .... Look around.... And take it in..... Life is beautiful... and so are you... Love yourself... And enjoy the gift of life... You are still here.

[@Georgiaonmymind862]

Toni Ferraro Don’t forget fun food like small candies, cake mixes (you can mix a 7-up in a cake mix, bake as usual and have a cake), read KZbin shows on how to make sour dough starter (flour and water) so you can make bread, about one pound of flour makes a loaf of bread so make sure you have flour, cornmeal, beef and chicken bouillon, popcorn for a treat, collect recipes from KZbin videos for variety, mac/cheese dinners, and make sure you have loaf pans, and muffin pans. You are doing great just think of all the things you would want if you couldn’t go to a store for weeks and make a list. Don’t forget cleaning supplies. 😷👍

[@clarkkent4991]

Toni Ferraro Hey buddy I don’t know you but I’m proud of you for taking that step!!! Every step is a step forward. Everybody had to start somewhere. And that 5 shelf food prep that you have is a sight more than some people have or care to entertain. This sit has made people sit up and take notice. Please get a good quality water filter. Buy once cry once. Water is key to survival as you know. Welcome to the game FELLOW PREPPER. Keep up the good work. Oh and another thing, think outside of the box in terms of obtaining preps that are hard to come buy. Try some local farms if you have to. A lot of them will just let you have a few buckets of this or that to support your family. Farmers seem to be of the same mind set as Preppers.

[@clarkkent4991]

Karen D GREAT advice and support of our brother.

[@oliviagreen8853]

Cast iron pan is a must!! Can literally be used anywhere/over an open fire and its a great weapon 😊

[@abelhinha8]

lol to the great weapon!

[@dontcopymystyle4469]

I haven’t heard of anyone surviving a cast iron skillet to the head.🤣🤣

[@nathaniel2257]

Watch the latest Disney rapunzel, iron pan is to be feared

[@betazoid6062]

🤣🤣🤣💯👍

[@Mary-zj9jz]

yep I going to get a cast iron just to keep in my basement in case of a tornado

[@05rosebud]

White Vinegar can be used for cleaning, disinfecting and preserving.

[@indy5542]

Been using it diluted w water for 30 years. 👍🏼

[@noed28]

and with bicarbsoda / baking soda

[@emberlyasherauthor2678]

Something I would suggest people buy is candy. Chocolate for one and hard candies also. Not only will candy be scarce, diabetics need them on occasion. I realize in a SHTF situation, diabetics will be the first to be in a bad way, but in general it’s good to plan for this.

[@AvaJeanLawler-md2st]

Thank you for that comment! I'm a diabetic and know for fact my glucose tablets will not be available then the SHTF :)

[@deboramckamey-zl8tp]

​@AvaJeanLawler-md2st I'm diabetic if SHTF and we can't get our meds wouldn't it be the opposite our blood sugar would be high from no meds I would think it will be easier to find food than diabetic supplies

[@laaa210]

@@deboramckamey-zl8tpfind food lol. If there ever was a shtf scenario, people would be killing each other other food, you would stand no chance finding anything

[@CynthiaRockroth]

Hard candy can be found in 8 ounce bags in dollar tree, dollar general and most grocery stores in the candy aisle. Usually under a $1.50. Over the years iv kept a couple bags in my backpack for when a meal is missed because I missed the bus, or had to leave the apt in the night because apt next door caught on fire or had a gas leak. I recommend also having a zip lock bag to keep it in after it's opened.

[@layasaul28]

@@conwaydm63 sh!t hits the fan (SHTF)

[@heatherbrand33]

I’d add stock cubes - makes rice and beans a little tastier.

[@rockymntain]

Chicken or beef bouillon powder or cubes. i.e. mix it with pasta for chicken noodle soup.

[@grandcatsmama3421]

You can make your own broth or stock too. They even had a recipe for portable stock in the 1700s, great for saving for when the lights are out. Townsend's has a video on it.

[@princesskileyrae]

I was thinking of aseptic broth or something of a concentrate like "Better Than Bouillon," so we were definitely on the same train!

[@jimjustice581]

Can you stockpile ice cubes? Asking for an idiot.

[@angiesmith2877]

Good idea!

[@3ternalvigilance262]

I keep a rubbermaid full of hard candy. Jolly Rancher, rootbeer barrels, werthers, etc. I have a serious sweet tooth. I'll need my fix before fighting off any zombies. ..dont judge me

[@GINZO4849]

You make a good point. We all go for the survival mode and often forget about survival and enjoy life's little blessings mode.

[@randybehm5731]

Good for morale

[@jkseraphim4]

No harm in keeping sweets. I too have a serious sweet tooth.

[@joshuatichota5046]

Also useful for people with low blood sugar levels.

[@Pridegriffin]

I'm with ya! Three yrs ago, I stocked up with 5 cans of cocoa and chocolate chips, cinnamon and some coffee. I love baking and making cookies, fudge, cinnamon rolls. And my most favorite..chocolate gravy and buttermilk biscuits. So....great minds think alike, huh? No judging here.

[@frugalmum7943]

Always consider the shelf life of the packaging for honey. Remember supermarket honey is frequently diluted with corn syrup etc. ALWAYS buy honey raw and direct from the beekeepers :)

[@malindaking1621]

Honey is definitely one food that NEVER goes bad. If it dries out and gets hard add a little water

[@shirleycooleyga]

If honey turns to sugar, it’s still good. Just place jar or container into warm water. It will melt the granules. They actually tasted 2,000 year old honey buried with the Pharaohs. It was still good.

[@zuzanaxyz8866]

I had the same thought when he was showing the supermarket honey. They use to be of very low quality, just sugar looking like honey (although not all of them, but most of the mass produced are).

[@johnbroesler378]

Frugal Mom is right. While pure honey won't ever go bad, processing by store brands includes heating the honey at high temperatures, which kills honey's natural vitamins and enzymes and that will drastically reduce shelf life. Heating at high temps also affects the natural low pH of honey and decreases shelf life.

[@IrishAnnie]

With the honeycomb. It’s delicious!

[@fredsmith3001]

Instant coffee is a good thing to store as is powdered eggs. Also it's a good idea to have a Coleman propane camp stove and a good supply of propane bottles.

[@patriciaabrams4319]

Excellent video & comments. I am 82, hubby & I did a lot of this when we lived in AK & MT, he is now gone & I am alone but still in rural setting, with today's world situation it is time I get back to the survival days & get my food storage going again. Thanks everyone.

[@susanfanning9480]

Same here. Take care.

[@TheJpep2424]

Jesus Christ is the only way to survive. Everyone dies. Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life. Repent and believe on the lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.

[@wandering-neverlost9]

So sorry about your Husband. I am sure you are a kick ass Woman w/ tons of experience & knowledge we could all learn from. Bless you, be safe!

[@saltyginger777]

I need a Gma in Alaska. You can visit me anytime up here. I'm guessing you are in warmer climates now.

[@ass-master-deluxe]

@@TheJpep2424 shut it pilgrim

[@bardistv9653]

God has not given us the spirit of fear.... but we should be on the preparation side for our families.... god bless you all

[@rosalynmartin519]

Absolutely. He warns us so we can be prepared/ready. God bless you

[@chelshops]

GOD BLESS.

[@tcoffey6]

Amen He's showing us all the signs and he expects us to be prepared if it gets rough for a bit.

[@naturalhairchickonabudgett849]

The story of the 10 virgins is definitely a prime example of being prepared for anything. I’m here for the survival preparations!

[@rosalynmartin519]

@@naturalhairchickonabudgett849 Amen sister

[@bonnievandake4410]

#1. Canned vegetables are packed with water. Don't just dump water. Drink, use to make your rice with, mashed potatoes with etc. #2. Chow mein canned meal kits. Top can has your meat sauce, Large bottom can has the vegetables packed with lots of water!. Again don't toss water, drink it or make minute rice with it. Or mashed potatoes. For 1 person, can last three to four days if rationed. #4. Canned fruits, dehydrated fruits. I prefer canned as again packed in water. #5. Bisquick and pancake mix. Add dumplings to soups. And if going out to forage throw canned vegetables into your pancake mixture and have a lightweight meal to eat while away from base camp and drink the water out of veggies can for hydration while hiking around. #6. Have heavy duty industrial garbage bags. Make a head slit and 2 side arm slits for great rain poncho and wind breaker. Use one as sleeping bag just crawl into one and cinch open end over your head. And use one to carry home your forged items. #7. Start planting any fruit bushes trees potato plants anything food related. Rose hip bushes. Google how good a food source the rose hip is out of this mature plant for a good source of vitamins and most people don't know that their edible so will likely not eat it out of your yard.

[@TC72280808]

I have one that your beans will love is Molasses. It has very long life, doesnt require refridgeration after opening and has great nutritional properties

[@kkonz4027]

I'm surprised no one added dried fruits and nuts. They are nutrient dense and delicious! Also, probably has a very long shelf life. I would also add jars of peanut butter, good source of protein and calories and needs no refrigeration. Don't forget a couple good can openers!!! Best of luck and say your prayers everyone. God Bless!

[@msdorsett4139]

Just thinking about that..

[@andreamiskimmin6565]

Yes I also rotate bags of nuts and fruits

[@iloveyounetwork3749]

Add almond milk from Costco no need to be refrigerated

[@mariolaperfetto7917]

Thank you a very good one

[@silaslongshot941]

May I suggest to put them into vac sealed bags. Left on the shelf in containers that have been opened will cause them to go rancid, given enough time.

[@rosajimenez1337]

Apple Cider Vinegar can also treat Ringworm in Animals and Humans when applied topically to the spots. Also can treat ear Mites in Cats and Dogs when applied inside the ears (a couple drops per ear).

[@amberc2301]

I got ringworm on the top of my foot from the hospital, I pored the ACV on it for a few days and it burned the ringworm away!

[@maureenpirone3658]

Thanks I didn't know this!

[@lisajudkins6265]

Good to know.. Thank you

[@jimmyjoejeeter2366]

I love apple cider vinegar

[@patriciahiguera1724]

How about human ,I have problems with my ears itching sometimes put prochcide in my ears , is vinegar good to put in ears?

[@platersmom]

I think bullion cubes/powder is a great way to add flavor to an meal,I buy the ones in the hispanic section of the store,they have beef, chicken, tomato and herb flavors that are delicious and store for a long time.

[@gabrielnguyen5580]

literally with rice you can add so much stuff to change things up

[@iamkyleclimer]

Thank you!

[@coyoteken1000]

Goes great with lentils

[@davidallcock6316]

Indeed ..can even be rapidly turned into a hot beverage if you are out in the cold or get wet...

[@lineitamercuro6084]

A bullion cube goes a long way for flavor and salt. They are inexpensive, easily stored, and add flavor. You can get chicken, beef, or vegetable. Good seasoning for beans or rice.

[@Underledge]

Dried minced onion will last a long time and spice up everything.

[@deathbycake7637]

How long does minced onions last I use it for meatballs.

[@_dave4460]

Death By Cake i’d like to know too! good question...

[@deathbycake7637]

@@_dave4460 yeah because minced onions def be a good seasoning. Im assuming because they're dehydrated I also wonder about bouillon cubes.

[@_dave4460]

Death By Cake i found a powdered tomato with chicken flavored boullion. very good taste but i have no idea of shelf life; has 3/8/20 date. comes in a plastic jar and lid with internal foil seal. we all know the (unbroken) seal and environmental control is paramount to extended life in stores but i can’t comment further on long term. going to try though - i love tomatos!

[@deathbycake7637]

@@_dave4460 first time I've heard of powdered tomato I bet that would make a good soup yeah, need to look into it.

[@spiritworker903]

The fact that you START with rolled oats as the first thing shows me its worth it sitting through your 15 minute video. The importance and utility of rolled oats cannot be overstated. Any drinkable liquid + rolled oats = meal. And: you can make portable solid foods with it for on the go. Lazy no good KZbinr: if you won't do ANYTHING preppy, spend $10 on the cheapest rolled oats, store it well and you will make it through the first month.

[@johnstonjohnston6874]

How do you prep them for the long term storage he spoke about? Open them then vacuum seal?

[@nkingofficial]

@@johnstonjohnston6874 mylar bag with oxygen absorbers, then placed into plastic buckets with lids etc.

[@jorgesmith911]

Rolled oats is good. I would grind it up and repackage it to save space. To simplify your survival: get a meal replacement protein shake like kachava, get olive oil, canned fish, and pickled or fermented eggs, ground oats,kimchi(for digestion, bacterial proliferation vitamin c). All nutrients are accounted for, your body would enter ketosis, so really 4 tbsp of olive oil mixed with the meal replacement protein powder takes care of macros, the meal replacement has most of the vitamins and minerals, the eggs and the kimchi take care of the rest. Everything else you can just grow in a makeshift garden: sweet potatoes, micro greens, cabbage, herbs and berries. These do not require as much sun, and are loaded with nutrients. Get chelated minerals. 7 small bottles have over 7 years worth of bioavailable minerals, and get a liposomal multivitamin set. This way if you run out of your food due to unforeseen circumstances you can have an emergency by kit in the run. The multivitamins, a water purifier, some olive oil, seeds and 12 packs of kachava can fit in a to go bag. The multivitamins can last 7 years, and the kachava and olive oil can keep you nourished for at least 6 months. It wouldn’t be ideal but it is better than nothing. The seeds can be used to create a make shift garden at your new destination, and the canned food makes things interesting. However, if I were in a secure location but with no access to external amenities, I would make sure to have at least 6 chicken. That should be at least 4 eggs a day. I would feed them scraps and let them eat insects and grass. I would either pickle or ferment any excess eggs. I would have a survival garden with herbs: tumeric, ginger, pepper. They are medicinal and make things taste good. I would have a container of salt which can be used to preserve or extend shelf life, as well as enhance food, and I would grow cabbages, micro greens, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and berries. This is addition to the survival food already listed earlier. I would have a log that shows foods by their predicted expiration and eat whatever is about to expire first, and pickle , can kr ferment any excess harvest. With the water, I will have an excess of water filters, and if I run out I will use the water that has been pickled or ms tart making wine. Off course I would boil and use a cloth to filter the water, twice, then boil the water, then use it to ferment (if I got it from a stream or something, and I didn’t have a purifier). The fermentation process should kill off most of the bacterial content. I may even use some of the boiled water to dilute the fermented water. And this is if I couldn’t hunt for my own food. The ketogenic diet would be preferred, as it would mitigate health issues and need for high mass, high carb foods. The herbs would and vitamins, alchohol, and fermented water can be used for wound healing and treating other ailments. If I really must leave I will also kill off half my chicken and run with the others as far as I can. And kill which ever one’s are too difficult to take along. I imagine I could live for at least twenty years like this.

[@BooksForYoungChildren]

Thanks! I would add teabags, couscous, dried onion flakes, salt, ketchup, jams, stock cubes and maizena to my prepping list.

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

Yes and couscous is easy to cook without using a stove. You just pour boiling water over it and as it's soaks in, you put a little more boiling water in that and when it's soft, you don't add more water. Just let it soak away and then you mix it into other foods that you like, anything really.

[@digimaks]

No, tebags are a waste of space and money. Buy a large bag of dry tea leaves instead.

[@dexine4723]

Can vouch for the jam - I recently found several long-lost jars of blackberry jam that I made 20+ years ago, and it's still perfect. Likewise, the even more 'mature' home-made chutney, which has improved with age. They add a bit of flavour and variety, if nothing else.

[@helenarichard]

Bro I ain't cooking during the war

[@holdiver307]

A guy I work with cans his lunch and it's very healthy. It has long shelf life. He's 90+ so he obviously knows what he's doing . Shout out to Stanley 🎉

[@ReneJHunter]

Dont store what you dont like to eat. At some point you will have to rotate.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

True

[@cccsss9985]

That's the best tip of all!

[@darlenepreston3739]

Right. I'd rather fast than eat SPAM. And a handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips can be a real mood changer. :}

[@hopedixon2166]

@G Galilei And if it gets close (but not too close if you can help it ) to its expiration date you can drop it at the food kitchen and know it will have a good use.

[@bonniesitessolutions7728]

@G Galilei And you could always exchange it with someone who does like it for something you need/want.

[@dorashagena2165]

On the subject of Lard: Turned 74 last Monday, Last year I came in contact with Poison Sumac (like severe poison ivy) and was forced to seek a medical doctor. Had a rough time because I have never had health issues although I do go for dental cleanings I had a thorough physical and passed with flying colors. i want to mention that I have monitored my blood pressure through the years I have eaten Lard , Olive Oil and butter my entire life. I have no health issues. I render lard, and buy it in bulk. I have read that pork lard is actually easier to digest than the ultra processed hydrogenated oils and actually better for your body. Like all common sense, use everything in moderation. just wanted to reassure you the effects of lard are not what many people think.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

Did you see the "Butter Makes Your Pants Fall Off" youtuber? Yes, ghee, lard, and some fruit oil (avocado, olive).

[@anitaendinand]

We cook with lard and eat it to on bread with a litlle salt....we drink raw milk and use the cream for butter...we never had such low cholestorol 😂😂😂 and we are not obese either...👍👍👍👍lard is the best..

[@judithfaford2725]

Anita Scheepmaker 8ths

[@sueblake4071]

P.

[@sueblake4071]

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[@DaINVERTEDReality]

12:05 I don't think people realize how CRITICAL it is to have a pharmacy kit of essential vitamins & minerals.

[@Flamerider68]

Please consider helping your elderly parents, family and/or friends. Spend some time listening to them. they are a walking survival guide.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

Something to consider with dry beans; If your situation will be grid-down and depending on limited propane or butane fuel on a camp/hiking stove, then consider the required boil time for these hard beans....often 4 hours (after soaking for half a day). I don't plan on having enough fuel to daily boil beans for 4 hours. In my case, I'm stocking up on canned wet beans or canned dehydrated lentils.

[@DD-d6d3]

Same. I also dobt want to use all that water on dried beans.

[@GINZO4849]

VERY valid point. I have a solar oven for that, but buying (or dehydrating your own) parboiled rice, not a bad idea. Also, when water is scarce, always look for ways to reuse or filter it after use.

[@margiegarcia9237]

I am dehydrating my cooked pinto beans.less water

[@Dnleaf55]

Not necessary to boil beans. Beans in thermos in the evening + boiling water. They are soft and ready to eat in the morning.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

@@Dnleaf55 Thanks for the help.

[@joythistlethwaite1331]

Beets are a good source of iron and are shelf-stable in a can or jar. You can also buy pickled beets. Saurkraut etc. Is good for you too, and will last a good while.

[@MyButtercup]

If you have mild winters beet and carrots can winter over.

[@thatmichigangirl90]

Salsa! It can be used as a base for things like chili or chili mac, and it adds flavor and nutrients as a garnish.

[@lscrane80]

Learning how to can and or freezing is a must. Just canning or freezing fresh tomatoes you can make salsa or other tomato sauces

[@Alieortwo]

Yea and tabasco and other hot sauses

[@jennytimelord9689]

I go through so much salsa! Its great added to eggs, beans, anything really! I buy and eat up to 8 jars a month

[@nanab1579]

I just canned 40 jars

[@no_peace]

You can cook rice with it

[@daveb2280]

Ignore the expirations dates on most of your non-perishable's. I recently cooked a Kraft and Macaroni Cheese boxed item that was three years past expiration date. It came out fine and was still very tasty!

[@fluffyone1882]

90% of kd is fine several years after due date... But some have stale noodles or the cheese has s percent too much moisture... Both can be smelled. Stale pasta is obvious... And if the cheese sauce is "off" you might know before you open it. So like with all foods... check pasta before cooking and check cheese sauce brfore dumping

[@fluffyone1882]

Kraft mac and cheese is called Kraft Dinner in Canada. KD for short

[@patriotares]

I have experimented on myself with out-of date can foods. Depending on what it was up to 18 mo the past date never made me sick. At worst had a metallic taste and texture was not what we're used to

[@LaurelMcGiffin]

15:03 Best Buy dates and expiration dates are different. Most foods don’t come with an expiration date, and Best Buy dates are not expiration dates.

[@michellemiller6052]

Baking soda great for heartburn especially if in a situation you're unable to get antacids. Mix about a teaspoon to about 11/2oz of water and drink it quick, like a shot; you'll feel much better in about 10 minutes.

[@sheilaclerkin2238]

Yes agreed my mother rip used that often. Be aware that it will make you unable to absorb iron while it goes through your systema

[@rickjensen2833]

Lay on your left side and no more heartburn

[@jackiestapleton8513]

Also your vinegar apple cider, or white distilled about 2 tablespoons in a cup solo quick within seconds heartburn is gone.

[@geod3589]

Baking soda makes a decent toothpaste also!

[@lishajohnson1958]

The best the only thing I use 4 ❤ burn....

[@kristaking1]

GRITS - You can get a 2 to 3 pound box for about $1. They are often overlooked. They are calorie rich and can be added to multiple dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner to add Flavor, Texture, Protein, Fat, Carbs, Fiber, Folate, Thiamine, Niacin and caloric intake. While rice and other food items are currently restricted to a limited quantity, (usually 1 bag) grits are not. ALSO POPCORN, not instant but the bags of popcorn seeds. It's super cheap and you can make it in a pot with a little oil over the fire pit if the power goes out, or on the grill or a camping stove or air popper. It adds calories and makes a great inexpensive filling snack. The kernels are easy to carry if you have to bug out and easy to store if your sheltering in place.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

I'd take grits over dried potatoes any day :-) The ethnic stores also sell the African corn meal, called "fufu" or "ugali", and is useful when you don't have a fork or spoon :-)

[@kristaking1]

@@colleenkaralee2280 Thank You! That is very useful information on the African corn meal.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

@@kristaking1 You are welcome. I ate enough of it ....

[@dipeshshahus]

What are grits?

[@kristaking1]

@@dipeshshahus What??..you've never had grits?...Oh bless your poor heart!! Grits are a southern dish mainly but can be found and eaten anywhere. Grits are made from ground corn, typically from less sweet, starchy varieties often referred to as dent corn. Grits can be made from either yellow or white corn and are often labeled accordingly. You can eat them sweet with sugar and milk OR savory with butter and salt and pepper. They are very filling. You can dip your toast in them if you want. They are delicious, filling and very inexpensive. Try a google search or Amazon so you can get a picture of that they look like. God Bless! 🙏

[@gregakinson2800]

All sounds good but one BIG underestimation concerning shelf life. I had dropped a can of Spam behind our pantry shelving and it had layed down in that spot for about 15 years. The can was not ruptured, rusty or bloated so I figured we are good so far. After opening it looked and smelled just fine and so we ate it and had no problems at all. Research elsewhere and learn that most canned foods will last for decades if stored in a cool dry place with little temp. variation. Happy prepping folks!

[@Huck77721]

can of baked beans i noticed date was expired? so what to do? it was only a couple of years. I opened it ...look fine. smelled fine........ tasted just fine and dandy. so yes your experience is good to know and reinforcement that I shouldn't stress too much about reusing by end of use by date too much (for restocking)

[@bill4263]

I bought a 12-can pack of soup, put it in the basement and forgot about for about 5 years. It was still good.

[@basmael-gaouni9257]

Any can that doesn't have a bulge is edible .If you press on it and it doesn't make a popping noise you can eat it.Don't look at the expiration date.

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

The dates on cans are not an expired date, but a “best by” date. They can be consumed safely after the date, it’s just that farther away from the best by date, they start to lose nutrients. As long as the can is not rusted, damaged, or swollen, it can in most cases be consumed safely years after the date. I would make exception for heavy acid foods, like tomatoes and sauerkraut, because over time, the acids can eat through the can.

[@toddwhite3217]

My parents had cases of dehydrated food from the 1970s we opened up a #10 can of eggs ... still edible...

[@toddsalisbury3851]

I know it isnt quite a food but storing seeds for gardening is a really smart idea. I even took seeds from store bell peppers and got them to grow new plants the following spring. Also peanut powder is very similar to the protein powder with just less random ingredients thrown in.

[@RamonaFlowerz]

Same! Don't forget you can regrow some veggie scraps!

[@audreystowers4953]

I'm wondering if you can freeze seeds? Normally they only lat 2 or 3 years.

[@violetgentry9041]

My grandmother use to freeze her seeds

[@openyour_eyez9341]

I've been putting my food dehydrator and food saver to great use the last month or so. You simply buy fresh fruits, veggies, and whatever meats you like dehydrate them and vacuum seal for super stable long shelf life. Also smoking the meat before can add flavor and more preservation value. I bought a few pounds of steak,sliced them thinly,marinated them with lemon teriyaki,smoked for about 4 to 6 hours and then dehydrated them. I divided it into 6 portions and vacuum sealed em all. Rip one open and eat on the go or add some flare to your good ole beans and rice dish either way I highly recommend if you have access to vacuum sealer and dehydrator!!!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

That is a great tip for folks! Thanks for chiming in!

[@kaylenewinter248]

That sounds yum. I'm going to give it a go thanks

[@openyour_eyez9341]

@@kaylenewinter248 you almost cant go wrong and theres tons of different recipes and ideas!!! Good luck with your food preserving endevors.

[@openyour_eyez9341]

@@colleenkaralee2280 I could go for some as well😄

[@lindajimmerson8542]

To save freezer space I grabbed my frozen veggies ant spread them on dehydrator trays. 10-12 hours at 125 and you’ve got great dried veggies! I actually have O’Brien potatoes and mixed veggie blend drying right now. Fresh zucchini is on my agenda today to dry and can. Dried foods I put up in jars using my food saver. Absolutely love my food saver, dehydrator and especially my canner! I have several KZbin gals that I follow and turn to for canning. Happy prepping!

[@AnjaTum]

Dried seaweed will add a lot of minerals to your meal if you put a few pieces in the put while your cooking your food.

[@andreamiskimmin6565]

Has iodine in it !!

[@Ashley-cr4ow]

Yes we need to mention vegetables. They are important

[@bubbastill2040]

The seaweed in sheet form is also good for wrapping rice balls with umeboshi plums in the center for seasoning and also as a natural preservative (can get them at oriental stores/markets or Whole Foods)

[@kennethnormanthompson2740]

@@andreamiskimmin6565 dead right and iodide would be very useful to block radiation from your thyroid gland, if the current ww3 hype turns into reality.

[@tiffanypowell2044]

coconut oil is really good!! you can use for cooking, hair, lotion and help with heal minor cuts and skin irritations. it is also safe to use on your dog

[@Dfhawk]

And when you've survived the day, it's great sex lube, too.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

Tropical Traditions sells various grades of coconut oil in in one gallon and five gallon buckets.

[@mr.r622]

Don't forget about soy sauce it keeps forever because of the salt content. You're definitely going to need it with all that rice as well. I also want to suggest wheat berries along with a hand grinder. Wheat berries will keep for 25 years in mylar bags and you can grind it into flour

[@schwam6]

15? i counted 14? lol 1. 0:41 oatmeal 2. 1:18 honey 3. 2:02 alcohol 4. 3:03 apple cider vinegar 5. 3:44 powdered milk 6. 4:24 canned meat 7. 5:30 protein powders 8. 6:17 water/water filtration 9. 7:10 beans 10. 8:20 rice 11. 10:19 pasta 12. 10:49 instant mash 13. 11:38 herbs/spices 14. 12:05 vitamins bonus items 12:55 > 13:01 avocado oil 13:15 ghee 13:35 coffee 13:55 beef jerky

[@kylabella05]

You missed the first one which is MRE (meals ready to eat) 😊🫶

[@judybrown7601]

ThAnk you.

[@sherrycarr2277]

A lot of these foods are not good for diabetics…oatmeal, honey, alcohol,milk, pasta, rice, potatoes. So basically canned meat, and beans, ghee, zero sugar jerky is pretty much it.

[@ritahassing2533]

You forgot cooked meat, preserved in lard.

[@joanies6778]

​@@sherrycarr2277Then buy canned vegetables you can eat, instead. Also, what about quinoa? It's a high protein seed, rasy to fix, that could replace rice and pasta.

[@charlanpennington3989]

Concerned about fuel or attracting attention by scent: cook food 10 minutes covered at a boil, then place on towels or blankets well wrapped and covered. It retains heat and is ready by next meal OR by supper. Heaviest pots work best.

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

Great idea thankyou for sharing 😀

[@sobie78]

Thank you.

[@TheCindlbergen]

You can lay dried beans on a damp towel and they'll sprout. You'll get all the vitamins without any cooking.

[@CB-fp2ct]

I don’t see that name very often….my name is Charlanne…..

[@nrob450]

Do this inside your oven or inside a larger pot for the same reasons to limit the smell and to contain the heat. Consider eating it when it's nearly lukewarm, also to contain the smell.

[@vj9580]

The weevils are in the rice and flour. My mom worked in a bakery and they kept things in the walk-in freezer.

[@shannonhugli5715]

Bay leaves in sealed containers keep the bugs away

[@maureenpirone3658]

I froze rice for a week before bagging it in smaller sizes.

[@bttrflysprit6507]

@@maureenpirone3658 we use searmint gum in flour to keep weevils out LOL

[@meman6964]

Yes, larvae are in pkg already. 48 hrs in fz works.

[@LAppleDumpling]

Vodka and flour in my freezer. Also flour for cooking burns

[@jackccrofootjr7228]

Just a word from a Medical Practitioner of 30+ yrs. If you wish to sterilize any item, do not use anything but 70% alcohol for 20 mins soak time. Side note: Absolute Alcohol Vodka is only 40% Alcohol, it will eventually pickle you liver, but will not sterilize objects. Why??? (I fully realize that this seems counter intuitive, but here is the reason why.) Using higher concentrations acts too quickly, burning and hardening the outside of the membranes of bacteria etc. forming a crust, while not penetrating deep within the bacteria and spores killing them. It is like searing a steak on the outside to protect the juices on the inside, not a good idea if you are trying to kill the bacteria and spores. 70% slowly penetrates and gets all the way through the outer membranes to the inside without forming a crust on the shell, providing you soak at least 20 mins. Regarding Alcohol used on skin: the alcohol denatures the fats on the skins and the rubbing action (friction) allows you to remove the fats and the bacteria within at the same time. Allow the alcohol to complete evaporate without touching it until it is dry, NO SOAKING!!! Ex: when doing a needle puncture, if the alcohol is still wet, the needle will carry the alcohol under the skin touching the nerve endings causing a painful burning sensation. That is a reason why sometimes if the phlebotomist does not allow drying they cause a painful stick. You would be shocked how few Med. Personnel know this and will be annoyed it you tell them, but as the patient it is your right to direct your care. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOT FOR DRINKING WATER: Bleach / Sanitizing Surfaces. -wash surface with soap and water and rinse thoroughly. -prepare 2 cups of water add 2 teaspoon of generic household bleach containing 5.25% sodium hypochlorite,(no additives or thickening agents, perfumes etc) spray on prepared surface, -allow 6 mins drying time, rinse with water. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For disinfecting DRINKING WATER with generic household bleach containing 5.25% sodium hypochlorite,(no additives or thickening agents, perfumes etc) no need for the expensive brands as they all have to be 5.25% Sodium hypochlorite to be household bleach. -4 drops of bleach for each liter or each quart of cloudy water, Allow it to stand for 30 mins to kill most bacteria. If extremely dirty, repeat. -if sediment falls out or floats to the top skim off only the clean water. -if you want, you can then also boil the water for 20 mins and the chlorine will vapor off. the heat (212 degrees) will further insure sterilization. WARNING CHECK OUT ANYTHING THIS GUY SAYS. HE HAS NO EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND TO BE MAKING THESE STATEMENTS. HE IS A KZbinR ATTEMPTING TO GENERATE CLICKS TO MAKE MONEY. HE IS A SALESMAN

[@patriciahronek1112]

He has terrible diction. It's hard to understand a lot he says. Speaks too fast. I an tell he's self taught. Not polished. .

[@lightwaveworks]

He hit the basics well, and did it fast. Likely a lot of people learn more from him than those verbose repetitive people that go on forever. I have 3 degrees - one advanced degree in a medical profession, and I thought he did a decent job of encouraging and informing on how to do some basic prepping for emergencies. It wasn't designed to be a long-term TSHTF prep. What do you want him to have an engineering degree to hit the basics of prepping.😂

[@Adamfoodreviews]

Great list I would add low sodium chicken broth. It allows you to cook things that require water without using your drinking water and adds some flavor to the food.

[@lookup8297]

Coconut oil and olive oil, flour and sugar, baking powder and soda and yeast.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Some solid ideas

[@zhaw4821]

You can very easily make your own yeast. flour and water

[@McClarinJ]

I would mention beans and lentils in the same breath. Peanut butter is a good keeper and can add variety. It can be used in cooking as well. However, if things get really grim, cooking odors may attract unwelcome visitors so things that don't need cooking would help conceal what you have. I eat a lot of quick oats and never cook it. I mix it with water, powdered milk, raisins, prunes, almonds, and powdered cinnamon. Eaten like that it's called muesli, quite common in Europe. I live at an altitude on the equator where I can grow potatoes year-round and have been planting them since mid-March on account of the COVID crisis. I have filtered my roof runoff for almost seven years now for drinking and cooking.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Excellent tip and suggestions!

[@samanthahillburhop581]

Peas too

[@dawnstrohm5382]

Jim McClarin, sitting here just haven eaten my raw oats, crushed almonds, flaxseed and dried blueberries with almond milk. Much better than cooked oatmeal in my opinion. I have enough of all these things to make breakfast cereal for the next 3 years, but I have been prepping for a long time. Family, and friends made fun of me until now. lol

[@Clicklc1500]

Smart man with the concealing odors tip.

[@shelbs756]

I hear potatoes are a versatile food because they can be grown almost anywhere at any time of the year. You just have to get creative and find some good techniques for growing indoors.

[@Lee-fb4oj]

If you stockpile canned foods or packages in one area as opposed to a kitchen cabinet plus closet or bins, it would be easier to rotate items by best dates. They are pretty safe anywhere. Using kitchen cabinets for only non-food kitchen appliances etc. will help clear off counter surfaces esp my tiny kitchen.

[@Golden3000997]

As soon as this started in March, I ordered some simple sprouting lids and one simple sprouter. Alfalfa seeds, mung beans and sunflower seeds in shell. Sunflower seeds can be sprouted on wet paper towels on a cookie sheet. The two leaf sprouts are a great salad base! Along with the dried and canned foods, sprouts are a storable source of fresh greens.

[@bruceforster3709]

With the Covid, the rioting, unstable weather, etc., I'm striving to acquire a TWO YEAR food supply for my famil.

[@pureblood3765]

Bruce Forster same mate. got any food ideas/tips?

[@melliebw3248]

Me too! I'm up to 6 months right now with 3 people in our house.

[@ClotEastwood]

I'm at about 6 months now. . . working up to a year . . I know the "Tins/Cans" we have aren't as good quality a years gone by . . . but I'm still buying some stock. I've got stuff I've had since 2017 and it's all good. . . (just take a sample once in a while) It's beans and lentils next. . . I'm in England Bruce Foster. . . I hope I see a comment from you in 2023 . . . . Never say die . . unless it's to a government official with a gun

[@josephcruz2950]

Same I’m going the farming route and hunting I don’t wanna have a lot because then you become a target, farming requires staying put log enough to harvest so I’m having second thoughts

[@djzrobzombie2813]

Don't forget ammo

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

True about honey. In 1961 they salvaged the ship Wasa which sunk outside Stockholm in 1628 and the honey found in undamaged jars was just perfectly fine.

[@alanbud5181]

They found honey in the pyramids, still edible.

[@echofoxtrot2.051]

How cool is that? Honey bees are amazing creatures. We should be more appreciative of them. Without them, we wouldn't have the diversity of plants that we do.

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

@@echofoxtrot2.051 Indeed, the worth of their work for our foodproduction is higher than the total amount of world total of government defencespendings. Imagine the cost of our food 'and livestocks' food) if humans had to pollinate mechanically to get fruits and vegetables etc. And not just for food, a considerable part of medicin, beauty and industrial commodities are also from from plants. We should be way more cautious with how we as humans organize agriculture and that longterm effects of pesticides etc. are thoroughly researched before they're allowed.

[@johnpowell4415]

Just subscribed due to your non-waffle, non-repetitive, non-doom & gloom, information rich approach severely lacking in other major prepping (sales) channels. Excellent, thank you brother

[@dsmadre3840]

I had all of the items that I eat on this list. I would add nuts too.

[@ItsAsparageese]

Gotta be careful with the fats in them going rancid depending on storage, but yeah I agree

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Well done Shauna. I hear you!

[@SafetyBriefer]

Electrolyte powder. For when people are sick or dehydration is a factor.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I added Electrolyte Drops in the video description for sure 2 days ago

[@theweirdlookingcat8062]

It's not an essential top 15 survival food

[@ScribeAdept]

A bit of the cider vinegar in water will help with dehydration due to illness or heat. Bonus if you use molasses or lemon.

[@maddunn1]

Coconut water also provides natural source electrolytes.

[@danakarloz5845]

Epsom salt, baking soda and potassium powder...make your own.

[@spider5001]

Awesome. I mix vanilla whey protein with oatmeal. That and a multivitamin. When I didn’t have a lot of money I survived like that for months

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Right on bud! Solid real world feedback

[@chriskodani2543]

While you’re at the warehouse store, DO NOT forget a pack of canned evaporated milk! It goes GREAT with mashed potatoes, and can sub for heavy cream in things like your morning coffee or shrimp and grits. It can also just be milk for your cereal or oatmeal! So versatile, with pretty decent shelf life!

[@coffeenut00]

And it doesn't have to have as much water as powdered. Dry goods are great,but you have to think about water requirements

[@annapachaclarke2392]

​@@coffeenut00Yes, people don't have the critical thinking to realise that water supply might be a huge issue!

[@PamelaEspinosa-ou5cd]

Yes,get plenty of evaporated can milk.

[@sandrastephenson9467]

It can also be used to make formula for babies

[@okgentfarmer]

A good assortment of cast iron skillets, posts, pans and a Dutch Oven are essential must-haves, in my opinion. We have been cooking on cast iron for years and purchased all of it from antique/second hand stores, cheap. Having extra pieces will be valuable barter. I am always on the look out for antique oil lamps and lanterns (Walmart carries wicks and lamp oil next to their candles).

[@AK47HEAVYMETAL83]

Those tiny sized liquor bottles are great for bartering 😉 they’re affordable

[@flyingnone2169]

Our WalMart has not had lamp oil for nearly a year. If you find it, buy it. A wonderful barter item.

[@MyButtercup]

Have the cinder blocks and diagram to make a rocket stove.

[@BCFL69]

You might not see this comment but if you do I just want to say thank you for all the tips. This gives me much more knowledge than I had before and I have a place to start now. *Thank you*

[@Hawtload]

ultimate simple essential food list: 1. white rice (CARB macro nutrient, lasts longer than brown) 2. 10 bean mix (PROTEIN macro nutrient, best nutrition variety) 3. himalayan salt (has sodium, potassium, zinc, etc that you NEED to function) 4. raw coconut oil (FAT macro nutrient, many medicinal uses, very shelf stable, can safely cook with it using high heat) 5. variety of flavor herbs/spices in powder form which also have medicinal properties like black pepper, garlic, tumeric, onion, and cilantro. 6. pure raw honey (Quick digesting sugars, indefinite shelf life, sweetener, probiotic, medicinal uses) 7. bulk ground coffee (caffeine is a hell of a drug) 8. everclear (sterilize things, fuel source, barter, industrial solvent and cleaner, get drunk, molotov, etc)

[@Adventuremaxxing]

Coconut oil also has Spf properties

[@FoereaperGaming]

I like the list aside from ground coffee. Whole beans will last much longer. Just need a manual bur grinder.

[@judybrown7601]

Thank you so much

[@saltyginger777]

🤣😂🤣😂 get drunk... you know... the basics ..

[@leonorhernandez7079]

You do not need a grinder just boil the beans

[@FamilyofSeedsCee]

I love your prep stash. ❤️ I would add some dehydrated or freeze dried fruits. Organic raisins are great for all those rolled oats!

[@4RnrRick]

I'd like to add that things like Beef/Chicken Bouillon or Furikake Rice Seasoning has made a world of difference in making rice more flavorful for us. Watching from Oregon.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Lump that in with the Herbs and Spices section for sure! Awesome!

[@detay2426]

Watching 10 minutes away from Portland in Vancouver, Washington

[@glowwerm4]

I like to use sazon (sp?) It's usually in the Hispanic aisle & is a good price.

[@ruready4jesus72]

I get packets of turkey, brown gravy any type of gravy you can mix with rice and potato to change it up.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

Yes, it's all in how you sauce it or season it, especially when you get tired of all the salt overpowering other nice flavors.

[@shelpippg2202]

Books. If you haven’t been cooking with Grandma since childhood & you can’t make bread or tortillas or whatever from memory, that 75# of flour won’t help you.

[@lacysimpson609]

Index cards of simple meals is great and takes up less space.

[@SR-iy4gg]

@@colleenkaralee2280 That's great if you know to do that. That's why it's important to have some good cookbooks.

[@gailpatterson4442]

I made a "how to" notebook, with sections, from cooking, preparing fresh kills, to natural remedies, incase I'm not around. Much easier than a huge cookbook. IMHO

[@thetruthyahlightsya7033]

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[@herasmarket]

@@SR-iy4gg yeap my mom cooked from scratch and she never wrote any of her recipes down -- her mother was a cook by profession and ran a boarding house -- need a good cookbook -- headed to the thrift store later today.

[@yakovkosharovsky8487]

istead of vitamins, try broccoli seeds. they last forever, and it takes 6 days to sprout them. 1 spoon of seeds when sprouted, contains daily dose of vit C and all other minerals and vitamins. but any food contains other vitamins. its the vit C that is important. and they cost nothing

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Interesting idea 💡

[@kaiducoeur9932]

And for those who dislike the taste of broccoli, the sprouts taste nothing like broccoli.

[@oklahomaisok]

Broccoli sprouts are a potent anti-cancer food

[@GINZO4849]

Brocolli seeds are the nutrition BOMB, but also sprout wheatgrass, radishes, etc. for added nutrition and flavor. You can buy some pretty inexpensive sprouting contraptions or make your own, and don't forget the benefits of rejuvelac.

[@soniarand9119]

where do you find broccoli seeds?

[@AbbyWoodlandAuthor]

Apple cider vinegar is great for fevers too. Soak your feet in it about 15 mins. My moms allergic to it but it works for me. You can use it for a cough and and sore throat too.

[@sandraastley5179]

Dried fruits... We have dried apples and plums that are nearly 30 years old. 🤗 They taste just as they did, the day we dried them. 😁

[@musicismyanodyne]

Also spouting beans/seeds. I'm astonished at the nutritional value of newly sprouting beans/seeds especially Mung beans. Only 3 short days with a little water and it's the perfect survival food to add to the stash. I've added a lot of varieties to my supply.

[@MeG-yp8ul]

Beetroot seeds as beets are great and can be used as shoots in salads etc or cooked as well as kale seeds

[@paulsmart72]

I would add Yeast to the list. Use it with flour to bake bread. Use it to make weak alcohol if you are not sure your water is safe. Water, honey and yeast make mead, a great drink.

[@paulsmart72]

@Adina Medrea The first mead was made when someone left an uncovered pot of honey in the rain. Wild yeast got in and fermented it. If you combine these three items and wait, you will get something drinkable. If you want to get fancy, you can also put fruit in. I am partial to blueberries but just about anything works. There are also about a million video's on how to make mead, every method is a bit different.

[@carolynBulldog5]

There is a Mead store in Uptown Sedona, AZ. Had a flight of flavors. It was Ok, but loved their Mead Slush drink.

[@KarenSchultz-j7d]

Sourdough bread is easy to make, and it’s great to barter. It can be made in an iron pot with lid over open fire, oven, air fryer. Also good to make any kind of pancake, pizza dough, etc.

[@H.J.U.49]

Very good video! I love following the good advice for preppers and will just add baking powder that can be added to flour. A dough is made from milk powder, flour and baking powder, a little cooking oil, clean water. The dough is rolled out thinly to a thickness of a few centimetres, and then baked on a pan over a gas burner. You may miss the smell and taste of freshly baked bread at a time when many foods are in short supply! 😊😊❤

[@finnishboy5923]

Peanuts. Salted, honey roasted, caramel coated, roasted, unroasted, there's so many options. Whole lot of nutrients. Split into 100g packets for 600 calories of high fat, high protein food when you need it most.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

So you enjoy salted nuts! Right on.

[@jen9774]

@ Igor - I think I could live on peanut brittle candy bars. My favourite candy bar.

[@Rosenlnk1]

I live in a hurricane zone and started adding "prepper" foods to my list...over the past month I have accumulated enough food to fill two pantry cabinets so my family call it the family 7-11!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Be safe during hurricane season.

[@2dog1]

Same here, it's bad now but before a hurricane hits there will be nothing on the shelves

[@preplikeagypsy10]

I would suggest sprouting seeds, high in nutrients, you can grow them year round in a jar, good raw or cooked

[@meman6964]

Sprouts, something fresh and raw and living everyday!!

[@j.d.9192]

Instant Breakfast (like Carnation). Definitely an essential in my prep stockpile. Also, evaporated milk to mix it with.

[@kimcissell1905]

Evaporated milk half and half with water.

[@j.d.9192]

@@kimcissell1905 I have cases of it! lol

[@MrTommyboy68]

I think something most people don't think about (I know it's not food) but a Fondue pot (non electric of course). If you lose power and don't have gas or a camping stove, you can heat up soup or make hot chocolate. I have a bazillion "tea light candles" and a bunch of small Sterno cans.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Good tip!!

[@MrTommyboy68]

@@DropForgedSurvival Thank you. I saw it on another prepper channel, but they weren't thinking about soup or hot chocolate. I hope it helps other people.

[@heythave]

Oh, like the one they put a hot and boiling soup in when you’re at a Cambodian or Chinese restaurant.

[@curtissmith335]

What about salt, and sugar. I know you mentioned “spices” but salt can also be used to cure meats, etc. both are also good barter items.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

I don't like white sugar myself but I did stock up on a very very dark brown sugar and intend to use very sparingly.

[@kevinjati7953]

It's listed in his other video. 20 items prepper should have

[@fishinwidow35]

@@colleenkaralee2280 Try Sugar in the Raw.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

@@fishinwidow35 After much fasting my body now leans towards fruit sugars and I keep a lot of dried dates in the pantry. They seem to be keeping well.

[@lynnheinlein4296]

​@@colleenkaralee2280Brown sugar is just white sugar with molasses added...

[@mafarmerga]

I freeze my rice and beans for a week to kill any bugs that might have been in there. Improves the shelf life.

[@delaineymacphearson6850]

Oh

[@betazoid6062]

That's some great advice. I stored my prepping pantry rice and flours in ziplock bags. I read some gross stuff about bug eggs hatching larvae in bags of rice, beans and flours. I try to buy brand name and higher end food staples because of quality. But I know those bug eggs can be microscopic until they hatch, eat and grow bigger. I'm doing the freezer thing tomorrow.

[@mafarmerga]

@@betazoid6062 If you can freeze them for at least two weeks. When I buy them from the store I put them in a freezer ziplock bag, then into the freezer. This way when I thaw them out, condensation does not get on the bag or the contents. Leave them in the Ziplock or transfer to a well sealed container with a screw top lid.

[@jessicakultti]

@@betazoid6062 I believe a certain amount of bugs are allowed in the package.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

@@betazoid6062 You don't need to worry if you're gonna get 1 or 2kg bags. You can finish it in a matter of weeks. We get 25kg bags and usually there will be no crawlers until the 7th month or even more sometimes. Properly tying up the opening is important.

[@usmcjawbreaker97]

My favorite prepping meal is a pack of ramen+can of Campbell chunky soup (match up chicken or beef) and add in a can of veggies. It makes enough food for a few people and it’s super easy.

[@noahboat580]

That sounds like a decent meal for 2 depending on the chunky can

[@usmcjawbreaker97]

For sure, add another pack of ramen and you can stretch it to 3 people.

[@usmcjawbreaker97]

For sure, add another pack of ramen and you can stretch it to 3 people.

[@usmcjawbreaker97]

For sure, add another pack of ramen and you can stretch it to 3 people.

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

Excellent. I’m buying some today. Thanks.

[@doubletroubleadventure1807]

I’m not a prepper but I’m here to learn!

[@doubletroubleadventure1807]

Plus I’m a picky eater so... I’m limited on my options. Beans are a no go for me. Rice on the other hand 👍

[@sobie78]

Buy an extra can or box every trip to the store .

[@naturalhairchickonabudgett849]

@@doubletroubleadventure1807 trust me friend when there’s no food in your cupboard and those hungry pains set in you’ll eat stuff you would not have eaten before. I’m definitely concerned about my 22 year old niece who doesn’t eat anything processed. I do not know what she will do when the food shortages hit😳

[@roonilwazlib3089]

@@doubletroubleadventure1807 stock what you eat 👌🏻

[@IrishAnnie]

Me too. I have this anxiety I will be sorry if I don’t prep. I saw what happened last year and this year they keep talking about shortages coming. I told my husband I can now see some shortages in stores….shelves bare here and there….

[@theresakelly1915]

Soups mixed with rice make great meals. Also Smoked Kippers. One tiny can has 18 grams of protein. Canned boiled whole eggs. They come in a jar and have a very long shelf life. I’ve also stockpiled flour and yeast. Peanut Butter, Cashew Butter, Tahini butter also have long shelf life. Powdered butter which can be bought the pound also has a long shelf life. Canned cheese is great to have in your stockpile as well. Oh and V8 juice! I have pretty much everything on your list with these additional items. Great video!

[@junefischer6650]

Peanut butter does go rancid. Any nut butter does. And yeast does go bad. Learned from years of experience. Essential Brand freeze dried foods does sale powdered butter and peanut butter, plus cooking oils. I've dehydrated for over 30 years, and my mom canned for over 60 years, but there are some things I won't do for safety sake.

[@CcDecember-yq1nf]

I recommend Nido Fortificado powdered milk it taste more like milk than the low fat milk. Costs the same as the low fat milk powder. Its found at nearly all grocery stores in the Hispanic section! Happy prepping everyone!

[@Barbara-jn2gw]

Yes but not a very long shelf life because it has fat. Anything with fat won't store long

[@everythingisaworkinprogres5729]

@@Barbara-jn2gw why?

[@audreyd1003]

Great suggestions from every one; thanks. I have many of these on my list. Baking products (all the ingredients for breads; start practicing now if you haven't baked bread - it fills the stomach too) and in that category making your own extract (wothwhile to make a batch now with the current price of vanilla extract). It it sooo simple buy vanilla beans (a little pricey but the volume of extract it produces makes up for it) and vodka. Cheap vodka is just fine! The longer it is stored, the stronger it gets; yeah!

[@Starasmr2323]

I also recommend hoarding bar soaps. Theyre cheap, they last much longer than liquid soap and you can use it for body wash,washing your hands, washing the dishes, the whole family can use it including your pets!

[@ashleybosvik3031]

Washing your hair.

[@baus7]

​@@ashleybosvik3031100% agree

[@morebruno]

in brasil we eat rice and beans every day, i dont know why but we like

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Its solid food!

[@colleenkaralee2280]

... with a side of fried platano (big bananas); love the masa harina too.

[@beed3202]

Could you share a couple of your fave simple rice and beans recipes that you'd use in an emergency/survival type situation?

[@amarilysfigueroa9082]

In Puerto Rico too!

[@cf8959]

“Brasil”? You live in Brazil, right?

[@kristinemiddleton7665]

Bonus on the Jerky.!! Cut 2 Strips Length Wise, Then Thin Cut Each Length Into Soups Or The Beans & Rice. Great For Stews Etc As Long As It’s In The Liquid Cooking Your Golden. Enjoy 😉

[@peterott9162]

Dude this was amazing!! There were some items that I didn't even think of. Thank you very much for sharing this with us!!!! My planning list just grew a little bit more!!!!

[@RealBrianBryant]

Something I try to do a couple times a year is to make pemmican. It super easy to make (beef and tallow) and you can season it however you want and add berries and seeds. High calorie, protein packed, and extremely long shelf life. Great for a bug-out situation too.

[@baddad3469]

Add in crushed rosehips... all the vitamin C that you will need. I think this is how the native Americans kept scurvy at bay.

[@MoinkAndKilo]

Beef jerky can start molding at any time. They put dry packs in them to prevent this but I recommend if storing them long term add extra dry packs or dehydrate it further. I have seen many molding while still on the shelf at the store.

[@amberlyne331]

Great video!!! Thank you!!! Ive been prepping all of 2020, still going this year and im glad to say ive gotten almost all of these foods. Dont forget COCONUT OIL! SO many benefits!

[@Ashley-cr4ow]

Yeah good, we’re facing some of the most extreme weather this year due to climate change. I’m on the west coast Canada (which also includes Washington/Oregon) and all our highways are cut off to the rest of Canada due to flooding. Mudslides, trees fallen. There was a f** tornado on the water the other day. Also had the highest temperature ever recorded in history this summer. I’d say it’s good to prepare for that too not just pandemic. It’s not just here, but everywhere.

[@johanna8721]

That’s great keep prepping. Their will be a shortage of food so it’s best to be prepared!

[@LOVE_IS_THE_ANSWER]

I want everyone to consider that disaster is here with millions starving globally. Think about helping others in critical need now. My neighbor say PILES of prepper supplies that someone just put by the dumpster and they weren't expired, and no one took them to get to anyone in need. We are not to live in fear or hoarding food that will just sit there for a wholly imaginary need. Be practical about your purchases and your humanity ♥️

[@kathymc234]

"My neighbor say PILES of Prepper supplies..." What does that even mean?

[@cf8959]

I’m glad you mentioned herbs and spices. Store brands are way cheaper, too. One of my favorite spices is called, no joke, “Slap Yo Mama”!!!

[@patriciajones474]

I keep that in my pantry! Its great!

[@giveittomikey17]

Louisiana favorite 🤩

[@lindadean6909]

Yes got to get some more so flavorful

[@sheldoncooper9000]

its a must have lol

[@lanegardinier760]

Powdered milk also makes great coffee creamer, and if mixed with sugar and unsweetened coca powder, instant hot cocoa mix, had a LOT of this stuff as a kid. Thanks for the video!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Coffee creamer! Excellent tip

[@elenavaccaro339]

Non-fat dry milk has all of the fat taken out so you can't make butter with it. You can make ghee, or I have seen it in cans.

[@ericyoung5960]

You can make a descent alfredo sauce with it too

[@suehowie152]

Great idea..Powdered milk " straight "..

[@paladinsmith7050]

In England we eat spam fritters cut the spam into slices then dip them in a light batter and fry them till golden and have with a side of chips and peas

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Oh yes. I have had it before!

[@paladinsmith7050]

@@DropForgedSurvival I'm drooling just thinking of it haha. I just seen you store ghee have you ever tried making an Indian curry before? Ghee is used a ton in Indian cooking.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Yes i have. Ghee overall is awesome!

[@meyep6447]

I can remember when we had to chew spam. I was good then but now it is like hotdog guts

[@meyep6447]

It will keep you alive though!