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How to Store Flour, Sugar, and Beans for 10+ Years
To store flour, sugar, and beans long term, keep each one dry, cool, dark, and sealed away from pests. Pack white flour and dried beans in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers, then place the bags...Read the guide -
Foolproof Methods For Lighting A Fire In An Emergency
The most reliable emergency fire-starting methods are a butane lighter, stormproof matches, and a ferrocerium (ferro) rod, backed up by dry tinder you carry with you. Carry at least three ways to make a flame,...Read the guide -
Freeze-Dried Vs Dehydrated Vs Mylar-Sealed Food: Full Comparison
Freeze-dried food lasts the longest (up to 25 years), keeps the most nutrition, and rehydrates in minutes, but it costs more. Dehydrated food is cheaper and easy to make at home, yet it usually lasts...Read the guide -
How Many Oxygen Absorbers Do You Need Per Bag Size? (Free Calculator)
A full 1-gallon Mylar bag usually needs 300cc to 500cc of oxygen-absorbing capacity. A full 5-gallon bag usually needs 2,000cc to 2,500cc. Use the lower end for tightly packed foods like rice or wheat, and...Read the guide -
What Foods Should You Not Store Long-Term? A Guide for Preppers and Bulk Buyers
Foods not to store long-term are those high in fat or moisture. That includes brown rice, whole wheat flour, nuts and seeds, nut butters, cooking oils, granola, crackers, chips, soft dried fruit, jerky, whole milk...Read the guide - Food storage calculatorHow many bags do you need?Use the calculator
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Desiccant Packets Explained: What They Do and How They Work
Desiccant packets are small pouches filled with a drying material, such as silica gel, clay, or a molecular sieve. They remove water vapor from the air inside a sealed package. This helps protect food, medicine,...Read the guide -
Airtight Food Storage Bags Vs Containers: Which Saves More Space
Airtight food storage bags usually save more physical space because they conform closely to the food, reduce unused space, and store flat when empty. Airtight containers can make better use of shelf space when they...Read the guide -
7 Reasons to Keep a Mylar Emergency Poncho in Your Car
A mylar emergency poncho belongs in your car because it helps reduce heat loss while providing a barrier against wind and precipitation, without taking up the space of bulky outerwear. Its poncho shape also leaves...Read the guide -
How to Organize a Food Pantry Without Buying Bins or Containers
You can organize a food pantry without buying bins or containers by removing clutter, grouping similar foods, assigning each group a shelf zone, and moving older items to the front. Reuse clean boxes, jars, trays,...Read the guide - Put it into practiceThe best starter kit for beginnersShop the starter kit
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How to Light a Campfire in the Rain (A Step-by-Step Guide)
To light a campfire in the rain, build inside an approved fire ring, raise the tinder above the wet ground, and use dry tinder with split kindling. Shield the first flame from falling rain. Add...Read the guide -
Grocery Prices Going Into 2027: How to Build a Budget-Friendly Pantry
Grocery prices are forecast to rise around 2.1 to 2.4 percent in 2027, and the safest way to protect your household budget is to build a budget-friendly pantry now, filled with bulk staples, long-lasting proteins,...Read the guide -
National Preparedness Month: How to Build an El Niño-Ready Pantry
An El Niño-ready pantry is a well-planned supply of drinking water, shelf-stable food, medications, and emergency cooking essentials that helps your household stay safe during heavy rain, flooding, power outages, and short-term disruptions. Start with...Read the guide
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