16 lbs of Food to Keep you Alive: Crucial Prepper Pantry Food Items

Are you sure you have all the necessary prepper pantry food items, which will be critical for survival? In this video, we'll cover the often overlooked (and crucial items). Download the Start Preparing! Survival Guide here: cityprepping.tv/38C5Ftt ... Start your preparedness journey: cityprepping.tv/3lbc0P9
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[@CityPrepping]

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[@arsentek]

Is the a difference in mushroom varitetals when it comes to powderizing them?

[@marthabenner6528]

Can I recommend bacon bits. And would it be worth it, to bring almonds?

[@estebanmacias1945]

Please do this in espanol my mom mainly speaks Spanish ¿ lol

[@thebarbiewithmuscle]

You can stock up on coconut (MCT oil) It doesn’t go rancid for YEARS. We have used MCT oil that we kept in the basement for 3 years and they were still perfect. However the price has tripled in the last year. Even if you buy it in bulk online. We have 15 bottles of 32 ounce bottles. We use 2-3 per year.

[@cecyperez5116]

Hi , I just subscribed to your channel. I live in Puerto Rico and you mentioned it quite a bit. Actually, I live and work pretty close around a street visual you showed. Do you think you could make a video for followers that you have in this area?. I think in the Caribbean the prepping rules could have a difference as opposed to maybe continental US. When the hurricanes strike (Irma and then Maria within a week) I didn't have it as bad as most people but, I want to do better.

[@lorkainenkingg8497]

Get to know edible "weeds" as well. These grow virtually everywhere humans are found and can be foraged to provide food. Some examples: amaranth, chickweed, clover, dandelion, dock, grasses, knotweed, lambsquarter, mallow, mustard, plantain, purslane and thistle. There are many, so it is important to learn which ones grow where you live.

[@morningdew2594]

I didn't know amaranth was edible...

[@highlandscommunityclub1160]

While not exactly a weed, nasturtium leaves and flowers are VERY high in vitamin C. I mix the leaves in salads. A little peppery. Nice flavor. My husband, who is foreign, picks “weeds” for soups when he walks the dog.

[@grannyfisher3863]

Lambs quarters are a family favorite here. Saute in a tablespoon of olive oil. Delicious!

[@bhief473]

Stinging nettle. Nutrient dense

[@caratompsett4024]

And tasty when popped. It's a much smaller kernel than popcorn but tastes delightful. Very light and flavorful and nutty. Absolutely packed with nutrition

[@nrob450]

True fact: To test survival, when covid first started and it was recommend seniors not go out, I ate beans and rice only for 5 months. As follows: half cup pinto beans half cup white rice half cup flour in 2 quart crock slow cooker filled the rest of the way with water, seasoned with antiviral herbs such as garlic oregano etc. Along with Himalayan salt for the minerals and cayenne pepper as an antiparasitic. Had to guard my thoughts, ate to my fill breakfast, lunch and supper with no adverse health effects. Also took multivitamins and exercised and hydrated to keep health optimal. No complaints. 💁 I only stopped because I moved and had family visits after those 5 months. Recommendation: Anything you think you would do in a disaster, do it now and see how long you last. 📝 On a similar experiment earlier, I went 10 months without going to the store. This is a vital exercise in survival preparation. Who wants to guess what I ran out of first? Drum roll.... Dishwashing liquid. In an effort to simplify,in the event I would be on the run and not able to pack multiple products, I used dishwashing liquid sparingly for shampoo, dishes, laundry etc. Thank the good Lord it's easy to get and replace. Tip: I'm doing all of this on a strict budget, so I shop, not the shelf price, but the price per ounce also on the same shelf label. Instead of getting the Dawn everyone thinks is great, I get the cheapest dishwashing liquid per ounce, which has been Ajax Ultra Orange for several years now - dollars cheaper than equal amounts of Dawn and works just as well. Tried Dollar Tree dishwashing liquid but was at least 50% water and not the deal it seemed to be on the per ounce price. I do this with every product I buy and live on pennies, literally. One year I only had 35 cents a day and was able to manage comfortably. That also involves being debt free and living in the least expensive place that was safe and clean I could find. I also went car-less for 6 years to test walkability in crisis. No complaints. Just wear a little makeup if you're a woman and dress respectable or the police will think you're homeless. They always smiled when I told them what I was doing. We would joke that it was my free gym membership. No car payment no gasoline cost and no car insurance, plus no liability for getting sued and wiped out. Suggestion: Do a video on being debt free and lowering your spending. Everyone wants more money but a major secret to wealth is less spending. This will be invaluable during a crisis. Those owing money may be the first to be picked up in the proverbial paddy wagon.

[@YoooItsRex]

Fantastic comment!!!

[@xxkittymeowxx8093]

Super great advice !

[@anwa6169]

wow. You sure did your homework. Maybe microgreens were good to add.

[@jessiferri2922]

"You are not free until you are debt free.".

[@jennyc153]

Wow amazing! I just don’t know how you were able to eat just beans and rice for 5 months. I would think after a while it would be unappetizing. I think I would need some variety.

[@sophdog1678]

A street nurse once advised me to always have a dollop of tomato sauce (ketchup) on the meat pies the Salvos would hand out every morning to us poor and homeless folks. She said that even though ketchup only contains a small amount of Vitamin C, it can make a difference in helping to prevent scurvy. Since it also usually contains a LOT of salt and sugar, sealed containers of it should last a long time stored in a dark, cool cupboard.

[@farmerboy916]

So the problem is that eventually ketchup can ferment, and more concentrated tomato products can become iffy via corrosion. Not quite sure of the timelines on either with _modern_ packaging, apart from that packets (never meant to last) can still go off in a couple years.

[@soniarodriguez3810]

Tomato powder made at home should be invaluable.

[@mandyshaw4097]

The world will have to eat to survive instead of living to eat. There is truly a big difference. Merry Christmas to you all And GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@Garythedog3]

FYI I was homeless for ten years. Lucky enough to have a secure camp. I stored sugar in plastic coffee container. The ants found it. One OD’d on the sugar and no other ants ever came back. The dead ant was easy to get rid of. Thank you for all the great info! Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year! P.S. polish sausage sealed stays good for three weeks if kept in the shade. Hot dogs are good for three months...I tested this out.

[@ilenastarbreeze4978]

The fact that hotdogs last that long assuming not being refrogerated ... And that scares me

[@Garythedog3]

It should scare everybody. Yup.... kept in the shade....I opened and roasted them. My dog and I ate well and were fine.

[@vinlago]

Eggs keep as well, especially fresh unwashed eggs (unrefrigerated)

[@vinlago]

@HoboGardenerBen not wrong, but rough when older and broken. It's also frowned upon unless you can keep out of sight.

[@debwoods6011]

@HoboGardenerBen I was homeless almost 3yrs with my 3 dogs lived in a tent, way off from others. Didn't allow many in my camp, i wanted my dogs to protect it which they did. (I had a Rotti, German Shepard, Chow Pit mix. Chow Pit 13yrs passed. Still have other 2) I'm in a home now in not so great a neighborhood so they are still part of my protection. But, there are times that i think about just getting out of the city.( Still have many friends that choose to camp instead of getting in the cycle again).I do have things in place to be able to do just that if it gets to bad. Work everyday towards that goal. And, you are correct on the hotdogs. I knew one guy found some hotdogs a year later stashed in a dark cool place. Ate them and he was just fine. I don't recommend that though. Just saying

[@faithcrisis2138]

Another seed a lot of people could benefit from keeping in their stores is the chia seed. Very digestible, versatile and can be a nutritional asset

[@Ajay_RacMace]

They grow great pets so you won't get lonely, too

[@watchandpray8918]

And maybe hemp and flax, too.

[@trailerfitter2]

Seeds are not very well digested due to the phytic acid in them ( seeds protect themselves that way) cracked or milled seeds are much better.

[@mera8785]

@@trailerfitter2 or sprouted. Beans and seeds that you store dry can be sprouted just in a mason jar on your counter and then become a serving of vegetables

[@artedellavita7789]

Plus makes a great micro green

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

By the way, I have a friend that goes to the Food Bank every month. She's been going for almost 2 years, and has too much, she thinks. Lol She gave me 15 cans of peas she didn't want. I put them in a blender, made a paste, spread the pea paste on Parchment Paper, put in my oven on 170° till they are all flaked up....usually about 3-4 hours. Then I let them slightly cool, and put the dried pea paste into the blender or Food Processor, and pulverize till a dusty powder. All 15 cans just fit into a quart sized canning jar, then vacuum seal. You can use pea powder for bread flour additive, make it a soup base thickener, add hot water to make pea soup, or just add the pea powder to smoothies for the enormous nutrition value. There are so many uses for all veggie powders and fruit powders. And lightweight, too. Lol

[@michellebarnhill5130]

Thanks for that tip.. I will try that.

[@nataliebutler]

Wow, if she's the kind of person who has too much why is she taking from a food bank? Aren't they for people in need?

[@rayandkrisable]

Quinoà

[@venittabennett9753]

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[@Sheepdog1314]

so she basically is a leech? Taking too much food that was meant for people who don't have any? And you're fucking bragging about it?

[@j.b.4340]

I’m going to recommend the OMAD diet (One Meal A Day). It’s a “tactical” diet, that takes a few days to master, so the sooner you can wean yourself from the dinner plate, the better off you’ll be. It’s truly liberating, to train yourself how to function on only one meal per day.

[@patriciahibbert6139]

We do a TMAD diet lol.

[@stevewalter415]

I strongly second OMAD, thanks! We’ve been OMAD for 2 years. - SC Walter

[@patriciagraham4786]

What time of day would you suggest to have that one meal a day? My husband and I have two meals a day, but snack between.

[@stevewalter415]

@@patriciagraham4786 think of it as a window - snacks included. The longer the fasting window the better. We eat 4pm - 10PM. Usually a small carb-free snack after 4, a meal around 6:30

[@growfortoday7862]

I've ate like that, just one meal a day for over 20 years now. Just didn't know it was an actual diet 😂. But anyone wanting to do this I would suggest just getting use to only eating dinner. Whenever I do eat something in the morning I feel like I'm starving by noon! I go hours without eating because I just get to busy to remember to eat!

[@SomeGuy-gc8zs]

Food items that serve multiple purposes are underrated- for example, those you pointed out that also have medicinal properties or can be used to grow more food. What I feel a lot of people neglect, however, is the psychological aspect. Preppers will stock dried beans, jerky, MREs, seeds, and salt to feed an army, but never consider putting away some shelf-stable sweets, liquor, tobacco or entertainment, except perhaps as barter items. I can tell everyone right now, being able to sit back and have a smoke or a beer and watch or read something for fun is absolute gold even at the best of times.

[@annak804]

We have multiple packs of cards and bunches of books.

[@igitahimsa5871]

@Some Guy Yep, I learned how to save my own seeds and make my own clothes, wine, sausage, butter, and pasta and have a distillery for tinctures, etc. I have accumulated a huge Library here in hard copy, plus 5TB of books and research on external drives. Games, I only have a set of Dominoes and a pack of cards. I figure there won't be much time to "zone out". I think we'll all be sleeping with our eyes open for a good while.. I am also prepped for unweaned infants, human or animal, who might need sustenance. I hope others are doing this also, prepping for babies.. I think they will need it. I am setting up an "iron rations" box as you mention, but while it is def there, it is my lowest priority right now. God Bless us all

[@hammerhound168]

A laptop can be charged from a solar system and DvD movies played on them. Anyone that prep and can farm. Should have a smal supply of tobacco seeds. Not only is tobacco a trade/barter item. but it an be used to make pesticides for your garden. Also some hemp style seeds might be useful.

[@SomeGuy-gc8zs]

@@hammerhound168 Yeah, some people will soak cigarette butts in water and use the nicotine solution for pesticide.

[@calebroskamp9937]

@@annak804 easily digestible! ;)

[@oaksparoakspar3144]

(1) Store what you eat. Look at what you already eat, see how much you already eat of it, figure out how long it stores, and then do the math to figure out how much of it you can store without any waste. This allows you to start without fear of waste (and rather with gain, since you get bulk savings without bulk waste). It won't be a balanced diet, but it will be food you can eat in an emergency without any long term costs. (2) Eat what you store. Once you get into prepping you can start to adjust your normal diet and cooking to move you towards things that store better and longer. Maybe this is an additional meal in your normal rotation. Maybe this is making biscuits or baking bread occasionally rather than just buying loaf bread. Etc. (3) Have goals, but don't let perfection be the enemy of the good. Pick something, like dental floss, that you can get a lifetime supply of without taking up a ton of space or worrying about shelf life. That completion will feel good. Realize, however, in a crisis that flour you have for baking bread might end up just thickening soups or making basic crackers (water, flour, heat). That is okay. (4) Know what your end game is. That can change later, but have that for perspective to keep you grounded. Realize that you are not going to prep enough to live the rest of your life in your bunker - and you wouldn't want to. A good goal for prepping is 2 years. That way no matter what time of year it is, you have enough to get you to and through two growing seasons (you never know when a crisis will occur and you can have an entire growing season fail). Two years give you time for those two growing season and will likely leave you an emergency supply (even in an apocalypse you want a back up for when you are sick, injured, crops fail, etc). If you are at two years, you should absolutely focus on skills rather than preps (which, by the way, is what you should be doing if your are young, broke, or in a transitory phase of life as skills are usually free to develop and are completely portable with a shelf life of your lifetime). (5) The foods mentioned here are GREAT options for step #2, as most require a change in diet.

[@vivere__]

Dried red lentils are a good source of protein, and have a mild peppery taste. Very quick to cook in boiling water. Add the lentils to sauces, soups etc.

[@carolhewett3756]

Lentils take less cooking time than beans. The amount of fuel needed to cook survival foods must be taken into consideration.

[@lyndarina9839]

I love red lentils too. They are easy to cook and have a smooth buttery texture when cooked. I buy a few bags of them every month to have on hand in case of an emergency. Am experimenting with different spices for added flavor.

[@theclumsyprepper]

Lentil and potato soup is a staple in my diet. I could live on it for ages.

[@MattAllenTeller]

@@theclumsyprepper I would love your recipe for that. I'm clueless as to spices for flavor.

[@theclumsyprepper]

@@MattAllenTeller the recipe I was given calls for 10 medium potatoes, 250 grams of red lentils, 2 carrots, 1 large onion, 4 cups of water or stock (for a start, you may need to add more), some smoked ham or bacon, salt and pepper to taste. I add dried marjoram to mine as it goes really well with it. You cook it on low to medium heat until the veg is soft and serve with freshly baked bread. The soup tastes even better the next day. Obviously you can scale the quantities up or down, depending on how many people you're feeding.

[@gonefishing3644]

Add a quart size Mylar bag of ascorbic acid powder to your emergency food storage if you want to be sure to have enough Vitamin C in your food storage diet when your vegetable garden is not producing or if you are in a situation where you cannot sprout seeds or make a tea from pine needles. The ascorbic acid powder is your least expensive form of Vitamin C; has a long storage life in a cool, dry vermin-free pantry and its use will prevent the development of scurvy. Just sprinkle some ascorbic acid powder on a plate of lukewarm or chilled food (heat destroys Vitamin C) or stir some into a cool beverage. Ascorbic acid has a tart flavor, similar to adding lemon juice to a beverage.

[@lola8590]

Yep! Swansons sells it for a great price. I soak my apples in water with ascorbic acid before I freeze dry to keep them from turning colors and and to add VitC .

[@Damacles9]

@@lola8590 great idea!

[@lyndarina9839]

Linda Wright, What a brilliant idea. Sources of vitamin C will be difficult to find after SHTF. My morning red grapefruit may not always be available in the future. Thanks for this suggestion.

[@videosrfun4me189]

@@lyndarina9839 plant a sumac tree for the red berries high in vit c. also most rose hips. purslane weed grows naturally and is a superfood. there are many more edible weeds for a hide in plain sight garden.

[@jen9774]

My father was advised to buy vit C powder when he was ill but he was told to mix it in water and drink it through a straw. This was to keep contact with teeth as minimal as possible as the acid could affect the enamel on his teeth.

[@gingerbrimer8486]

I agree with some others. Could you do video on seniors who can’t bug out

[@auntieebony2544]

Get strength at you chair or bedside because We need you senior’s.

[@terrysitar3054]

Yes I'm also elderly and alone and on a very fixed income. There's no way I could bug out. I will have to stay In my apartment. I get anxious thinking about what's coming

[@judyd.5026]

Some of the herbs I buy by the pound that are known to be very nutritious are: nettle leaf, rosehips, alfalfa, and slippery elm bark powder.

[@igitahimsa5871]

@Judy D. May I suggest the Alfalfa in seed form, since they can be grown as microgreens? God Bless

[@GothamandGomorrah]

Just want to take the time to say thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into each one of your videos. The videos you, Canadian Prepper, The Urban Prepper and Full Spectrum Survival have created over the years have been invaluable to me.

[@janeta3639]

Don’t forget the angry prepped too

[@NTJedi]

Also Alaskan Prepper is good

[@Rejoiceoutdoors-]

Chris, the 41 g protein content of 1 cup pinto beans is for UNCOOKED beans. That would equal around 2 cups cooked. Just wanted to make sure the audience understands this so they don’t count on more protein in the beans than they thought. Thank you for all your videos!

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Powdering is the key to taking food storage to the next level. Powders can be used in breads, pastas, soups and added to dairy and breakfast cereal.

[@CityPrepping]

Thanks for the tips!

[@kathymcmc]

Do you think they lose a lot of their nutrients by heating to dry & then grinding to a powder?

[@12seano]

@@kathymcmc not if you first freeze dry. Doing that saves 70%-95% of the nutrients. Downside of that is freeze dryers are expensive. I plan on buying one eventually, hopefully by this time next year with my bonus check + savings. For now, rice, beans, canned fruits and veggies will have to do.

[@12seano]

@HoboGardenerBen I’m like you and hate mushrooms, but my girlfriend LOVES them. So it wouldn’t be a terrible option for her, especially with the nutrients they pack. To each their own, right?

[@SharonAnnMenefee]

Canadian Prepper did a video on powdering.

[@alanbirkner1958]

When I shop in fall or winter, the fresh vegetables I buy are carrots, onions, potatoes, and root vegetables like turnips. I usually keep dried fruits on hand and a couple jars of sauerkraut. I like to keep dry milk even though I don't drink it. I add it to casseroles and cream soups. Tina, Al's wife

[@urbanfrog8466]

Greetings from New Zealand. I would like to point out one other very important point about salt that most people don't seem to be aware of - digestion. Our digestive acid is hydroCHLORIC acid. The ONLY edible source of chlorine is salt. This is why people on low salt diets have digestive and gastric issues - they are unable to produce enough hydrochloric acid for proper digestion. As a result, most are on various suppliments, enzymes, and/or reflux medications. In a long-term emergency/disaster situation, where medical help/medications will likely not be available, digestive issues can lead to serious nutritional deficiencies, despite having enough food.

[@lyndarina9839]

Wow, thank you Dana A, very informative comment. Glad to learn something positive about more salt in our diet.

[@Growmap]

@@lyndarina9839 Ignore b.s. put out by the mainstream. The first thing every rancher is taught is to always provide salt and minerals free choice to every mammal. That would include humans. But you want healthy salt like quality (it varies) Himalayan crystal salt. Swanson Vitamins has it at a good price in 1 lb jars. People don't need low salt diets -- they need minerals in balance, especially sodium, magnesium and phosphorous. Those you can get with Celtic or Himalayan salt. Avoid table salt as it contains additives that are not good for you including aluminum and in some places fluoride.

[@GeckoHiker]

Very good advice. Thanks for reminding people of the truth about full spectrum salt. I think the channel has covered this but I see so many prepper channels it's hard to say. We have a large quantity of Himalayan and Celtic sea salt, from when the salt flats were not as polluted. Real Himalayan salt comes from ancient deposits so I prefer that. Hence several hundred pounds collected over the decades.

[@igitahimsa5871]

@@GeckoHiker 100% agree Sandra :-). I keep about 12 kinds of salts from diff places, just because I am a Salt Freak :-). Top of my list is Celtic. Then Himalayan. Last, one bucket of Redmond Realsalt. One thing I always hear from new preppers is, they are amazed at how much salt they now use. Commercially prepared foods are usually loaded with salt, and it isn't usually the healthy kind. When you quit using prepared foods, the lack of salt is very obvious. Folks, please do not fall for the "no salt in your diet" cr@p, unless medical interference has made it necessary. There is a reason why farm livestock require salt licks. There is a reason why entire tribes of Humans around the globe will travel for weeks to get to a salt source, and why wildlife is healthier when it is available. God Bless

[@chickadeestevenson5440]

yeah, I'm fucked in a long-term survival thing. Chronic Iron deficiency, ARFID, gastric issues due to smallness....

[@julieshamas7793]

Could you actually do a piece on how you package these, what exactly you package and what fits in your food bag ? I'd love to see that!

[@lorkainenkingg8497]

Amaranth is quite a prolific seed producer. I grow a crop of it every year and harvest huge quantities of seed. I regularly get amounts of 1/2 to 3/4 pound of seeds per plant! The most I have gotten from one is nearly 3 pounds! Great suggestion on sprout seeds. I have an assortment in my bugout bag. You need a container of some sort--a great option is a sprout bag (or nut milk bag) because these take up little room when not used.

[@CityPrepping]

Thanks for the info!

[@midgeb.2863]

I haven't figured out how to harvest it yet and use it.

[@jmo2104]

I absolutely love amaranth!

[@volqueen]

I grow cockscomb and apparently it is in the same family from other research inspired by this video. I had no idea it was edible.

[@cm-xq5zj]

The amaranth leaves are edible also.

[@u.s.militia7682]

Don’t forget a water filter. Sawyer sells great filters that are very affordable and compact.

[@eathealthier4u]

One note on flours as opposed to wheat berries (that you grind into flour)...the flour from the store is nutritionally barren. Freshly ground wheat berries have the most nutrients. Nutrients bread down within 72 hours!!! Bear that in mind! Wheat Berries are the only way to store your "flour"!!!

[@drec0002]

Grains do not need to be milled into flour at all. I eat boiled rye, wheat, and barley every day for breakfast. It's far more filling that way and stays with you for hours.

[@laurajones6398]

Soak the grains 10-12 hrs. Drain water off. Now rinse once or twice daily. When the root is longer than the grain it is ready to eat. Nutritional value is extremely high. It's soft too.

[@emeraldsea8754]

@@laurajones6398 would the water drained off be safe to drink or used in a soup? Or does it have to be discarded?

[@mmccrownus2406]

@@emeraldsea8754 discard it. It is full of anti-nutrients

[@pulpfiction2122]

Honey is great for wounds. I got MERSA years ago and successfully treated it with raw local honey.

[@farmerboy916]

Interesting. I doubt it being raw or local really helped from a medical perspective, but there’s something about drug-resistant infections; the more they adapt to be resistant to one thing like antibiotics, the more susceptible to other things like UV light they are. And presumably also the dehydration they suffered from the honey! Just gotta be careful to clean the wound frequently and well with it

[@westernwanderer8397]

I've had honey so long its crystallized. Still good though!

[@r.l.5720]

Thank you for the very informative and quality information. I use and would suggest 1lb of dried or powdered moringa leaf. It is a superfood powerhouse worldwide, a green food, and when hydrated can be used in an instant nutritional shake or in soups or added to easy flatbread. The research on this is worth doing. Moringa trees can be grown indoors as well in a pot in a cold region.

[@dennismitchell5276]

One of the best videos I've seen on storing long term foods. Wild greens are plentiful. Take 8 to 12 cups greens, 1/2 cup rice, 1/2 beans, table spoon dried mushrooms, dehydrated onion, bullion cubes, and anything else, you will have a highly nutritious meal for a family. I eat a version of this for breakfast every morning. Only problem, even with an apocalypse, second coming, earthquake, and locust, I doubt my wife would touch it.

[@hammerhound168]

Hunger will change her mind. You do not have to like what you eat, as long as you do eat.

[@dantheman8112]

Chaffa/ tiger nuts are in my pantry for survival. You can eat them fresh throughout the summer and fall. You can dry them in the winter and store them and they are perennial like sunchokes but they don't give you the gas

[@DouglasRadzanowskiJr]

alertness-I would add green coffee beans and experience roasting them yourself. You can roast them even in SHTF situations pretty easily, and they impart a great flavor and alertness. Green beans (before roasted) have a very long shelf life. I've got a rotisserie roaster that's been modified for the task, but you could even do on a cast iron skillet over an open flame.

[@tarot_esoterica_with_erin]

I suggest adding raw whole nuts to the list. Raw whole almonds easily last a year, up to 2 years at room temp (not including being stored in fridge or freezer) and have protein, calcium, potassium & more. In addition to most nuts making tasty nut "butters", raw cashews can create a "creamy" soup, almonds & sunflower seeds can be soaked, ground and let to ferment for a couple of days and you have add'l nutritional benefits.

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Good list. I have and/or grow just about everything you listed but I will not be bugging out, at nearly 65 yrs old I'll be more preparing to protect my stuff and myself than can I pack it up.

[@mister-action1]

Same situation here

[@carrowxhex6891]

I’m young and in shape but I still wouldn’t bug out. I live a block from a lake. I have a concrete retention wall behind my house that I turned into a large vertical garden. Plus a few small fruit trees. I got chickens, rabbits and I’m starting a quail pen. I wish I had room for goats though. We have enough food to last 3 months but I have 6 nephews living with me. It would be two years worth of food for just me and my husband.

[@dancer7531]

If the tanks are rolling into your neighborhood or bombs are being dropped, you may not have a choice. No one chooses to become a refugee, but it happens.

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

@@dancer7531 that's why I have the knowledge and skills from bushcraft and survival practice to have options but that's not my primary plan.

[@nrob450]

At nearly 70, same here. Kris, could you do a KZbin on seniors that can't bug out?

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

Thank you for your videos and insight! Many preppers mention split peas and pea powder for protein, but in my time learning of Krsna Consciousness, I also learned of cooking Dal. There are many forms or types of Dal. Split peas is a Dal. Most use Chana Dal or Toor Dal. I've learned that Urad Dal is very high in protein and should not be eaten more than 3-4 times a week or you'll get too much protein which will be hard for the digestive system to process. Chickpeas are also another good source, and Besan Flour (chickpea flour) is something I take with me on camping trips and is now in my Prepper Gear. Kichidi or Kichari is a mix of Dal and rice is a complete complex mix of protein and carbohydrates, which I also now keep in my gear as well. I also keep a few Norwex cloths with me for cleaning everything including bathing. I'll be posting a video soon of all these ideas! I hope this helps!

[@amandaterry4381]

Chia seeds powdered milk and honey you can make chia pudding with these. Chia seed can be added to other things as well have high calories, calcium and omega 3s. They keep 2 to 3 years amd are also light weight and packable.

[@arsenalreign]

I always stock organic heirloom open pollinated survival seeds gmo free

[@lorkainenkingg8497]

If you save seeds, you can build an emergency seed bank from your own crops, and these will already be acclimated to your growing environment (improving germination and growth rates a little). You can also rotate this bank each year ensuring the most viable (freshest) seeds are in it.

[@igitahimsa5871]

@ARSENAL REIGN Yep, I now have a huge seed library, same, Heirloom, non-GMO, non-hybrid except for a very few exceptions.. I actually have saved seeds from *Organic* grocery store produce as well. Just one squash can supply you for a few years, Spaghetti Squash, Delicata, pumpkin, butternut, acorn, etc. God Bless

[@theurzamachine]

For the hard tack, keep it no thicker than 1/8 inch thick. Any thicker and it becomes increasingly harder to chew through. Also, add a bit of course cornmeal and it will help the hard tack break when you bite into it.

[@Damacles9]

I wonder if adding chia or sesame seeds to the hard tack with decrease it's shelf life? Maybe just covering the top with the seeds or a sprinkling.

[@jaytee2642]

I've never had hardtack, but I think I read somewhere that it can be softened in water or other liquid before eating. Not sure if that would make it more or less palatable, but at least it's an option if the hard version is TOO hard.

[@theurzamachine]

@@jaytee2642 Yep. It's basically just unleavened bread that is baked to a crisp.

[@EvilSanta482]

I would recommend against eating hard tack raw and that is a good way to break a tooth. Eat it the way that they used to in the civil war and sauté it in the left over grease from the rest of the meal especially animal fat from meat. That way you don't waste any of the calories/nutrition from the fat and it softens the hardtack to boot.

[@theurzamachine]

@@EvilSanta482 Keep it thin and it will be easier than stale bread crust.

[@Lemonz1989]

Great tips :) But please don’t use rancid fats/oils as a face moisturizer. There is a risk that bacteria and other microorganisms are present, and can cause the skin to have a negative reaction. Making soap out of them is fine, though. It might make the soap smell a bit funky or make it look weird (discoloration), but it’s perfectly fine to use anyway, if done correctly. :)

[@straighttalk6473]

Nice catch! How about after you heated them to a bacteria-killing temperature?

[@dawnbaker9274]

We have to be careful with several food allergies in our family but definitely starting conversation with your video as a help. Thanks.

[@CityPrepping]

awesome, glad this video will help you start that discussion. stay safe!

[@bighill5680]

I love starting my day with a cup or two of coffee. Freeze dried coffee will last for many years in the pantry.

[@gypsypath1]

Quick note about amaranth: There are forage varieties grown for their leaves as well as varieties grown for seeds.

[@catherineabramson5460]

I recently added powdered citrus lemon, lime, orange, and pineapple, ginseng, ginger, Wheatgrass to my supplies. Dehydrated onion, garlic, tumeric, cloves add flavor but are also highly medicinal and can be used to make a variety of teas.

[@hokudadog7637]

This is so smart! Can you share your recipe?

[@catherineabramson5460]

I'm not sure what you mean by recipe but dehydrated and powdered forms of ingredients are readily available online. I use them often in tea because I am an avid tea drinker. I should also have mentioned cinnamon and powdered chocolate, which gives a tremendous boost. You probably already have a variety of spices. Try adding them, a small pinch at a time to whatever you eat or drink. I add dehydrated powdered spinach or kale to scrambled eggs,, soups,, stews.. very convenient. These are all lightweight, can be placed in a baggie. Several baggies can be placed in a container and off you go. Very lightweight and compact.

[@MichaelSHartman]

We put rice grains in our salt shakers to keep them free flowing. 1 part *borax, 4 parts sugar, and enough water to make a slurry will kill ants. One teaspoon is usually more than enough. *as in 20 mule team box (not a plug).

[@jessicali8594]

Borax and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) makes laundry detergent.

[@francinebowman990]

I open a container of pancake strup every day shake u0 many ants will stick comtinue until all anrs are in syrup jar,shake seberal times a day with top on

[@commonconservative7551]

barley is my latest discovery, it does not get mushy even after being a leftover and reheated and the kids won't get food burnout due to the chewyness and use as a dessert-"pudding" etc i reccomend getting lemon crystals to your not so common remembered items, especially for the backpack -last ditch liteweight items

[@caribecastaway6447]

Thanks for the information, I like the idea of the rock sugar and rock salt, You can get rock sugar at a chineese grocery store. I stored granulated sugar in a sealed 7 mil Mylar bag in a 6 gallon bucket with oxygen absorbers (supposedly a no no) ,on a tropical island without climate control for 11 years. When I finally opened it it was as fresh and loose as the day I put it in. Just sayin'.

[@cs4723]

Its also good to have a selection of seeds, who knows how long you may need to sustain yourself.

[@MalikaBourne]

Making sugar rocks will be next on my list. Thanks for the tip. Sprouting is wonderful when you have nothing fresh. Easy to do.

[@amfearliathmor9747]

For SHTF Breakfast I won't be eating a fermented mushroom powder and mung bean sprouts brew with a sprinkling of microgreens on top with cup of Lapsang Souchong tea. I will be getting a can of condensed milk and a can of Hamlyn's Pinhead Oatmeal with some Freeze dried Blueberries to make a nice tasty Porridge with a can of Tenent's Super Lager.. er I mean a cup of PGtips freeze dried tea.

[@thelifeofjools8384]

Brilliant ! Now I've got to watch it again, with a pen and paper to make notes :) 👍

[@christenascott9100]

I feel pretty proud of myself I have 13 of these items already bought and prepared or long term storage. I really like the idea of making salt and sugar rocks I’m going to have to try that! Thank you you are a very good help

[@mgsharnhorst]

Many animals were hunted to near extinction in short order during the great depression. It would be more extreme today.

[@JustaFanBoy]

Quinoa is considered a complete protein. Chia seeds are too and can be used as an egg substitute due to the gel they make when they absorb water. While it doesn't contain iodine, the 40lbs bags of salt used for water softeners are available at most hardware stores. They will contain small rocks and other impurities, however.

[@MFV77]

I use ground flax to make egg substitute. How do you adapt for chia seeds?

[@DDDD17890]

Chick pea water from the can can also be used as an egg white substitute

[@farmerboy916]

@@DDDD17890 Always try to make hummus, then make merengue cookies with the aqua farba!

[@DDDD17890]

@@farmerboy916 Exactly :D

[@highlandscommunityclub1160]

In addition to other sugars, some cultures use sugar in the form of piloncillo. It is boiled down cane juice that is hardened into a cone shape mass. Great for LT storage.

[@spacemanspiffy6596]

this was wonderful, one thing i will add, Pre soaking your beans/grains prior to eating will reduce the phytic acid which will deplete yourself of minerals.

[@nolanalicia1]

I love you videos. You are calm and down to the point . I believe this helps others not panic and know that they can be proactive in any situation no matter where they are.

[@seth2638]

Thanks for this. Always full of info and low on hype, your videos are first in class. That sugar brick recipe is exactly the process we use to create sugar blocks for our over-wintering bees. Never considered using it for storage purposes.

[@nancyfahey7518]

I'm making sprouts right now out of my popcorn seeds. I'll share them with my parrot and chickens.

[@silverdragoneyes]

I'd like to add one calorie rich item to this list. Sorghum. More specifically, martin milo, or just milo. It's an ancient grain, like amaranth, and it tastes like a cross between wheat and rice. Its calorie count is close to rice and it can be boiled like rice, as well as other benefits. It can also be ground into flour, though it has no gluten so you can't make bread out of it. You can make tortillas and pancakes(they'll be dense but they're still pancakes) out of it, though. Buying some heirloom milo is a good idea too. It's a prolific crop that's very drought resistant. The reason why a lot of people don't know about milo is because in modern days it's been used as animal grain, like for chickens and cows. Some feed stores will sell martin milo in 50lb bags for a cheap price. A feed store near me sells 50lb bags of milo for $12 a bag. That's a huge deal.

[@tincankiller6454]

The one item we have not yet tried on your list is the Amaranth, looks like it's time to check it out. Thanks for the good info. Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the preppers, homesteaders, survivalist and any other self-sufficient person. Stay Safe & Good Luck

[@xxtranZerxx]

We eat often puffed up Amaranth here in Mexico. Usually in a type of candy (Similar to puffed up rice binded with honey or sugar) or you can just add it to cereal, yogurt and etc.

[@reginafetty6374]

I have had it in a five grain cereal. I love warm cereals in winter and found it at health food store. I had no idea it was easy to grow. I have seeds to plant this year. Some for us, some for the chickens.

[@littlelomaricafarm7302]

I have boiled it with quinoa and made a grain salad with tomatoes, parsley, cucumbers , olive oil and lemon juice

[@natalienichols6980]

Several excellent tips. Based on this recommendation I added a pound of amaranth. ( stored 1/2 with my seeds.) also added sorghum.

[@judithstorck5195]

Thank you Chris for all the research you do to bring us such very important information, must haves and ideas. Spices have been added to our preps. Even have some Asian, Indian and Mexican spices to give a bit of added cultural tastes. Wishing you Chris, your family and this community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy Safe New Year. Judi

[@davegeorge9538]

These are things I hadn't considered, but all are nutrition powerhouses! Also easily transportable! I've got my basic game down as well as my son and his family. Now I'm going after the the variety! Thank you for all your help!

[@hauntastic158]

man, Kris i love finding these older videos. You sir are going to save not only my Family but many more

[@falsificationism]

One important and VERY easy prep anyone can do now: Increase your dietary intake of fiber SLOWLY. I eat over 100 grams of fiber per day (I'm vegan weightlifter). Your gut bacteria adjust and all that fiber doesn't lead to excess bloating, gas, or discomfort. And you'll be healthier for it!

[@falsificationism]

My preps are filled with many varieties of beans and lentils. They have different soluble/insoluble fiber ratios. Red lentils are among the easiest to digest.

[@ronconte4292]

Parboiled enriched rice is one of the most nutritious forms of rice to store. The parboiling process drives nutrients from the rice hulls to the grain, and then enrichment adds iron and some of the B-vitamins.

[@allyrooh3628]

Looking forward to the sprouting video. A video is good when I learn something. This is one of those! TY

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures and some facts and truth brother

[@frankwaldeck2359]

Fantastic video. Well thought out and very informative. Love the fact that you though about long term uses for the seeds also. Most people don’t think about what if you just can’t go back. Thanks for the great video. 👍

[@AlpinePreparedness]

We stock a lot of honey. Hard candies can be nice for morale too 😃

[@igitahimsa5871]

@Vancity Prepper Yep. Peppermint for upset tummies, coffee candy for if you run out of coffee, etc. Crystallized Ginger for general health and digestion. That's the way I do it, in case it gives someone an idea... God Bless

[@AlpinePreparedness]

@@igitahimsa5871 💯💯

[@bjm315lacy9]

Amazing load of information. I’ve listened to many ‘must have’ Prepper videos and fully didn’t expect to learn anything new. But your details for rock sugar and rock salt were great new details, among other notes I took. I will be watching this multiple times. Thanks, Chris!

[@angieall9873]

I like the idea of bagging them. I'll have to watch this again to really grasp what's needed. I have all those things but just put up, not really ready if bug out was needed. Thx Chris always informative. I'm visual so seeing them pkgd up would be nice as well.

[@northernoffgridfringe6540]

If you're looking for longevity, forget the Crisco, it's a killer.

[@LuisC7]

Exactly. Seed oils are so bad for your health. Lard all the way

[@Growmap]

Quality palm shortening is the best replacement for Crisco. I get mine from Healthy Traditions.

[@onmyway7363]

Crisco makes a nice candle. And I will add a bit to dogs food in winter if needed

[@delilahdyer8898]

May I suggest you add gravy mixes. They are a powder that last year's and can change the taste of rice offten. I don't eat bean now so I don't save them . You can get or make honey powder as well.

[@justwannasay5454]

Honey powder? That sounds interesting. How?

[@delilahdyer8898]

@@justwannasay5454 you can dehydrator or Amazon order

[@melvinhowell5469]

Wow...absolutely invaluable perspective and information, Chris...Thank you so much...will be re-orienting my food preps immediately....Also, although I have been into prepping at a basic level for a long time, I downloaded your book. Thanks again!

[@shakdown85]

Excellent information. One of the best yet. Thanks for all you do.

[@fishcreekcountrygal9896]

This is an amazing list of must haves! I just purchased several types of mushroom kits (indoor and outdoor) and I'm looking forward to getting started!

[@UglyDoug]

Many MANY health benefits from eating mushrooms on a daily basis - you can grow mushrooms in (No) Cost wood chips from a garden bed or a log simply by boiling it in water to sterilise it then adding mycelium from you Kit . . . . cheep as SH!T

[@ginni1361]

I have grown mushrooms, the easiest were oysters. Love the King Oyster best but the others are wonderful to bulk out a meal. I haven't had much success with shiitake but will try some logs again soon. Good luck with yours.

[@carolhewett3756]

Folks need to learn about plant based complete proteins and how to combine incomplete plant proteins. Very simple to learn. Have a fine sieve. I was able to get rid of a boatload of ants that somehow got into my maple syrup.

[@LuisC7]

@HoboGardenerBen The protein argument for eating meat is not weak. Its hella strong. Its much better to store pounds of dry meat than sacks of different plant powders. But plants are a great addition especially if you have no meat

[@LuisC7]

@HoboGardenerBen yeah, protein yes, but the rest is a lot harder... Vegans have it very hard and problably won't last long at all in SHTF

[@LuisC7]

@HoboGardenerBen yeah exactly, the fact that they'll have to mix and match so many things won't be any good...

[@carolhewett3756]

After several years of being a vegetarian who cheated now and then I became quite anemic. Red meat especially liver is your best source of iron. The complete iron form of meat versus a hemi iron form in certain veggies makes a difference ( at least in my case).

[@LuisC7]

@@carolhewett3756 what do you recommend for vegetarian preppers as a full complete meal? Also, yeah many people i know had to give up. It was killing them

[@mommapreps4526]

I have almost everything you mentioned in this video. I averiado feel better after watching this video. Thank you!

[@heathersmith3958]

I always learn something vital on your channel..I'm excited about adding amaranth to my garden! Have never heard of it but after researching it I'm impressed by it nutritional value and the fact it's easy to grow in Mississippi..thankyou for a great video!

[@OnusBones]

Be careful of [partially] hydrogenated vegetable oils (e.g. shortening, margarine). Also called trans-fats, these last so long because they are not a food; only humans are dumb enough to eat them (they aren't found in pet foods because "enough" will kill animals). They will screw up cholesterol balance. In a dire emergency, there may be no way to avoid them, but if it can be helped, skip this toxic non-food. Liquid oils, butter, and ghee are fine, but solid oils may be made with this industrial waste. Lard (which is okay) may include some of this mixed in (which is not), so read the labels.

[@tenchraven]

This PSA brought to you by the Better Bigger Brother Bureau. Trust me health nut, six weeks after the lights go out, you'll eat it. Assuming anyone shares with you.

[@Truenorth747]

@@tenchraven He will lick the Crisco can clean.

[@highlandscommunityclub1160]

Agree!!! Lard a much better choice!!

[@trailerfitter2]

True. Any processed vegetable oils are not good for the heart in the long term. I watch prepper videos and wonder how many are taking diabetes and heart disease into their futures with them due to their food choices.

[@MrDosonhai]

Is olive oil any good?

[@carolhewett3756]

Make sure your salt has iodine in it.

[@cynthiasnyder6425]

Make sure you also have NON-iodized salts as well for pickling and fermenting. You can't use iodized salts for that.

[@honghong3153]

@@cynthiasnyder6425 salt tastes better without it.

[@igitahimsa5871]

@@honghong3153 Yep it does :-). We still need it, though, so I store my Iodine separate from salt. Also, that way the iodine will come in handy if anything nuclear should happen. God Bless

[@GG-dq6dx]

Also get Redmond's Real Salt for the trace minerals also. Best salt I have ever tasted.

[@rebeccaiya8731]

I think this is your most informative video yet.I researched all this & more years ago.thanks for caring

[@volqueen]

Wow, information overload! I love it. I am going to have to watch this more than twice!

[@MustangWriter]

Excellent 'out of the box' thinking. Thanks. Great video. 👍

[@CityPrepping]

Glad you liked it!

[@robmarotta233]

We have several of these including grits and pottage, Irish oatmeal. These are also highly nutritional, are easy to prepare and are lightweight. Just a thought.

[@annswann1941]

Chris thank you so much for your balanced approach, great information and research. There’s so many channels that are straight up fear; similar to mainstream media it’s all opinions no facts and nothing helpful. Even the great mom cooking channels have become pantry stock up & complaining. THANK YOU for good information

[@thelmaavila3685]

Good video! I've been dehydrating fruits and vegetables, and powdering them. I've been very happy with the results.

[@davidhawkins847]

Hadn't considered rock Crystal sugar for storage since most store versions are not 100% sugar. Another hard sugar to store can be had from Latin markets. Its usually a brown cone, if I remember correctly called piloncilla. Basically a brown sugar in solid form. I do wonder if it would be better to transfer some of the store bought stuff from plastic containers into glass for a better air tight seal like honey. Especially since it crystallizes as it ages and would be easier and safer to warm up and reliquify in glass rather then plastic.

[@jessiferri2922]

I have pinocilla, it is delishous , it is basically brown sugar made solid. I ate up Jiff peanut butter and reused the plastic container and put in small chunks thus solid brown sugar for camping trips.

[@mariagardner9588]

Great info. Love the idea for the mushroom powder! We don't like mushrooms, but this could work!

[@chronicon5616]

One of the informative videos I've seen on the topic ever!

[@ashamanprotect3026]

Wow. This was as packed with information as those foods were packed with nutrition. I have downloaded and will go back and take notes for my binder

[@davidmcfatridge]

I have dehydrated Idaho mashed potatoes, steal oatmeal and raisin Bran. Not mentioned. Always looking for more dried staples that need little processing to use. Parboiled rice and pinto beans of course.

[@ANNOTTO]

Solid info I'm not even done watching it yet.

[@TechMechRandom]

Good to know I have all these. I have a few other home freeze dried preps that I have been playing with to make things better.

[@TheGuyThatWondersWhy]

Beans, rice, and ramen were staples of my childhood. Growing up poor we made the best with what we had. Miss this simple life.

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

Great video! I had to laugh when you said "necessary sugars". The human body has zero need for processed sugars, regardless of what the food industry tries to claim. Keep up the amazing work, I learn something from pretty much every video you've made.

[@phyrewillow6463]

I believe he was referring to food preservation techniques, or for feeding the yeast to rise bread, or other such necessities.

[@smalltownbill4470]

Never have I ever seen crisco last over one year. Have plenty of crisco candles for proof. ( at least not in the south). But thanks for the info. Some I had not thought of.

[@Jauffre-innit]

A point on the mushrooms, you can get mushroom logs to grow your own, these can (depending on species) be grown in any cool, dark and humid area such as in a cupboard or in a basement. I'm not sure about the practicality and possibility of storing mushroom spores lot long peroids of time but there are a lot of kits out there which claim to have a 10-day harvest time

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

One of the best informational videos. Thank you so much Kris.

[@heathercook9998]

TVP and nutritional yeast are part of my preps.