The Why, How, and What Of Bulk Food Storage | Packing Dry Goods In Buckets

[@BrewCityGardener]

Very smart! Good work. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. I get the feeling the next couple of weeks we will be on the edge of our seats. Pray for America. God bless.

[@joyceschofield8979]

Could you do a video on how to build your shelf you have your buckets on?

[@thenewbiesteaders]

This is such a great idea! I am always re-arranging my preps to find the best way to store them.

[@leefury7]

Why put oxygen absorber in the bag? #1, rice are natural absorbers. #2, drill a small hole in the lid and use your vacuum pump to pump the air out of the bucket and then quickly place a piece of gorilla tape across the hole. Works quitet well. Just pull off the tape and then unscrew the top. Reseal when done with a new piece of tape.

[@nachostuff]

Do you have plans for that shelf? it is really the style I am looking for it make for sorting scrap. Let me know if you could help me out.

[@IndependenceAcresHomestead]

I will work to get the measurements and publish them soon.

[@conradhomestead4518]

Hello fellow freedom seeker👋 Good information on food storage 👍

[@IndependenceAcresHomestead]

🙋‍♂️Hello!

[@Citystead]

Nice setup

[@IndependenceAcresHomestead]

Thanks.

[@mi.homefarmsteadtherekucs5476]

Great video! Happy new year. 🎆

[@IndependenceAcresHomestead]

Thanks! Happy New Year to you!

[@alphahoss1947]

Where’s the plans for the 🪣 rack 🤷‍♂️.

[@alifelesordinary]

Did you ever post the plan for the storage rack?

[@conanslater8629]

I am looking for the plan for the storage rack where can I find it please

[@jcmexicohomestead]

The five gallon buckets and GAMMA lids are the best thing since sliced bread, if you ask me lol. Im curious, where do you order your GAMMA lids through? I was paying (like a fool) amazon about $11-$20 for the colored lids, til I found them at Menards for just shy of $7! Unfortunately, it appears they're becoming harder to find these days. Which is good though, means more people are getting on board with being more self sufficient!

[@IndependenceAcresHomestead]

Looks like the best price available now, with free shipping, is the 12 pack on this site. $650-8.20 each depending on color. "5 Gallon Gamma Seal Lids, As Low As $5.98 Ea" www.bayteccontainers.com/5-gallon-gamma-seal-lid-section.html

[@MTknitter22]

Still in Feb 2021 Menards does have these, good price

[@thecrazylifeandtimesofacra2629]

i like the stand you have your buckets on that is exactly what i need oh boy my hubbys going to stop me from watching videos about every one i watch i get these big ideas then he has to work lolol

[@TheLighthouse31]

The gamma lids are already airtight, right? So why do people do the mylar bags also?

[@IndependenceAcresHomestead]

Yes, Gamma lids are airtight. However, to be properly stored for long term use, the mylar provides an impermeable oxygen barrier. This with the O2 absorber, creates an environment that is nitrogen rich and keeps bugs and mold at bay. Just the Gamma lids will not prolong the self life of rice and grains to the 20+ years we are looking for. If you just want a place to store your grains for short term, then a bucket and lid are all you need.

[@TheLighthouse31]

@@IndependenceAcresHomestead So even though the lids are airtight, oxygen can still get in. If you put o2 absorbers just in the bucket, that won’t work?

[@IndependenceAcresHomestead]

Buckets degraded over time and are not considered an oxygen barrier. The cost of a mylar bag, $.40-.50, is a good insurance policy for food security.

[@TheLighthouse31]

@@IndependenceAcresHomestead Ok, thanks! I’ve got like 15 buckets to repack now 🤦‍♂️

[@anne-marie5197]

Other than flour, what needs to be put in the freezer before storing?

[@IndependenceAcresHomestead]

If you are not using oxygen absorbers, any grain, pasta, or legume will benefit from freezing. This will kill any spores, eggs, or bugs present.

[@803brando]

how long will it be edible when stored like this?

[@IndependenceAcresHomestead]

Most dry goods will be edible for 15-20 years as long as it is quality food/grains and properly packed.

[@kamilastraker5511]

Dude, you speak so fast....such valuable info though. Thanks.

[@GrantsDad]

Why don’t you just say Costco lol