M4JOHN Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Many of us here believe, due to our insane government, that TSHTF within a year or two. Being the good scouts that we are, we are going to be as best prepared as we can. My question is, what types of foods are being purchased (ei, MRE’s, Dehydrated, Canned, Bagged, ect…) brand names, recipes, store names for purchasing such goods, and so on. Water is obvious in this case, but moreover , what are collecting as far as sustenance? I happen to be pretty partial to mountain house, its not too bad ( as good as dehydrated food can expected to be I guess) , expensive, but it lasts for a long time. Beyond that, the obvious stuff, rice, beans, pasta, things that can be vacuum packed and expect to last for a good number of years… Also you can buy it almost anywhere…. So, what are you all collecting and what are your experiences and or suggestions on such? Oh and Happy New Year Gunners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Many of us here believe, due to our insane government, that TSHTF within a year or two. Being the good scouts that we are, we are going to be as best prepared as we can. My question is, what types of foods are being purchased (ei, MRE’s, Dehydrated, Canned, Bagged, ect…) brand names, recipes, store names for purchasing such goods, and so on. Water is obvious in this case, but moreover , what are collecting as far as sustenance? I happen to be pretty partial to mountain house, its not too bad ( as good as dehydrated food can expected to be I guess) , expensive, but it lasts for a long time. Beyond that, the obvious stuff, rice, beans, pasta, things that can be vacuum packed and expect to last for a good number of years… Also you can buy it almost anywhere…. So, what are you all collecting and what are your experiences and or suggestions on such? Oh and Happy New Year Gunners! dammit JOHN!! quit holding out and just tell us where you buy your cheap secret stash !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 dammit JOHN!! quit holding out and just tell us where you buy your cheap secret stash !!! 2 places Le Target Boutique aka TARGET REI, I dont know how many people have one near them, but is basically a high end camping store.... Where I keep my stuff....I keep it in a cool place, on my property.... and, well if you found it, chances are youll have an M4 pointing at ya ;-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 still laughing at that m4 comment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 That was added for amusement, I hope never to have to cause harm to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 That was added for amusement, I hope never to have to cause harm to anyone. i fully agree!! but with that being said, ill blast em back to the stoneage if i have to!! quick note, "GET OFF MY LAWN"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Git Off My Land!!!! I dont know how old you are, but there was a video game made for computers about15 years ago, called RedNeck Rampage... that saying "git off my lawn!" was a main stay in that game.... funny stuff.... No need to bast'm back into the stone age, thats wasting AMMO !!!! , just one head shot.... then bust out the mop and bucket.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Oh and a bucket of paint... depending how close to the nearest wall they were located when the "thought went thru their mind" LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Oh and a bucket of paint... depending how close to the nearest wall they were located when the "thought went thru their mind" LOL it took me a few minutes to figure out what the paint was for!!!! still laughing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Well, since you asked. My wife just bought a whole fillet that I sliced up. Cut me a big 20 ozer. It was good. I figured skeeter, I would just come to your house if I ran out of food. Is that OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Well, since you asked. My wife just bought a whole fillet that I sliced up. Cut me a big 20 ozer. It was good. I figured skeeter, I would just come to your house if I ran out of food. Is that OK? only if ya bring beer during that MADMAX time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 YEA!!!!! Zombie Apocalypse party at Skeeter's house!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioM4 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) I'm still gnawing my way through my Y2K leftovers! I have not actually purchased any food items yet but I somehow got on a mailing list (probably due to my new NRA membership) for a company called Emergency Essentials. You can view their online store at http://beprepared.com . They have multi-year food supply kits available. I'll wait for the looting to start and just take **** away from people who forgot to buy guns and ammo...its cheaper. I did buy a windup radio and light. Not necessarily for when TSHTF... ice storms and snow storms are more likely. Edited December 31, 2009 by OhioM4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhb Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Living in earthquake country, we have a good water supply and food storage which we rotate regulary. Politics is not going to change a damm thing. The workers will always get screwed no matter who is in power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoAtrox Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) Many of us here believe, due to our insane government, that TSHTF within a year or two. Being the good scouts that we are, we are going to be as best prepared as we can. My question is, what types of foods are being purchased (ei, MRE’s, Dehydrated, Canned, Bagged, ect…) brand names, recipes, store names for purchasing such goods, and so on. Water is obvious in this case, but moreover , what are collecting as far as sustenance? I happen to be pretty partial to mountain house, its not too bad ( as good as dehydrated food can expected to be I guess) , expensive, but it lasts for a long time. Beyond that, the obvious stuff, rice, beans, pasta, things that can be vacuum packed and expect to last for a good number of years… Also you can buy it almost anywhere…. So, what are you all collecting and what are your experiences and or suggestions on such? Oh and Happy New Year Gunners! First of all, I disagree with your timeline. I don't believe that the SHTF will happen in the next couple of years. I think you're underestimating the level of complacency in America. It has given folks a very high tolerance for unpleasentness. Everyone thinks that problems will just blow over with time, so nobody wants to do anything. (For an example, just look at how the Democrats in our federal government are treating the threat of terrorism.) Canned foods are the way to go. They have the longest shelf life aside from dehydrated foods. The problem with dehydrated foods (although they are lightweight, compact, and last practically forever) is that they require water, or will otherwise suck the moisture from your blood when you eat them. In a real SHTF scenario, potable water will be a more precious resource than food. Best not to waste it. Coming from the US military, I have developed a preference for MRE's. I can tell you from experience that their shelf life is actually about three times what is printed on the containers, although the quality of the meal does degrade over time. I can live off a single MRE per day--and have several times--and the extras (gum/candy, hot sauce, heating tab, and plastic bag) can be used for other meals and purposes. They are a great "utility" meal and a must-have for when you can't be at home ... Although I still contend that you're better off with canned foods for your store room. Edited December 31, 2009 by LeoAtrox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 great info on MRE's!! thanks LEO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 First of all, I disagree with your timeline. I don't believe that the SHTF will happen in the next couple of years. I think you're underestimating the level of complacency in America. It has given folks a very high tolerance for unpleasentness. Everyone thinks that problems will just blow over with time, so nobody wants to do anything. (For an example, just look at how the Democrats in our federal government are treating the threat of terrorism.) Canned foods are the way to go. They have the longest shelf life aside from dehydrated foods. The problem with dehydrated foods (although they are lightweight, compact, and last practically forever) is that they require water, or will otherwise suck the moisture from your blood when you eat them. In a real SHTF scenario, potable water will be a more precious resource than food. Best not to waste it. Coming from the US military, I have developed a preference for MRE's. I can tell you from experience that their shelf life is actually about three times what is printed on the containers, although the quality of the meal does degrade over time. I can live off a single MRE per day--and have several times--and the extras (gum/candy, hot sauce, heating tab, and plastic bag) can be used for other meals and purposes. They are a great "utility" meal and a must-have for when you can't be at home ... Although I still contend that you're better off with canned foods for your store room. Great Information YES, this is what was looking for... thanks LEO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 OH LOOK!! who FINALLY made it to work?? YOU'RE LATE JOHN!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 LMAO. Nope, taking the day off, so Im sitting at my trading statioin... watcing the tickers tick and the charts chart..... I am Options trader for fun...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barometric Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Time to stock up on the Dinty Moore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Nasty man! Hard to put something that resembles my own stool ( on a "lose" day ) in to my pie hole ! But I guess you do what you gotta do ( no pun intended) sorry, TMI and a bit graphic.... Because in into trading stocks, I also watch the furtures of commodities markets, and looks like things like coffee and grains, sugar and so on are being priced for shortages.... so Im going to make an effort to also buy rice, beans, and so forth... and water purification devices and or bottled water... better safe than sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 ....bump..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 whats the matter JOHN?? you dont like that NASTY stew?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4JOHN Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 whats the matter JOHN?? you dont like that NASTY stew?? Really??? Do I have to respond..... No. But if thats all there is to feast on, bring me a spoon and some hot sauce..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioM4 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I sold my house a year and a half ago, exactly one day before real estate tanked in the neighborhood (the next day three neighboring houses went up for sale and two of them were through relocation companies. Prices dropped a $100K overnight). I'm in an apartment now still looking for a house. Financially its a great position to be in but I have to confess about being nervous in the apartment. I'd rather have a house right now. Easier to defend and easier to stockpile supplies. I keep wondering how to cope with an extended power failure in an apartment. Not many auxiliary heating options and the thought of frozen, burst water pipes keeps me up at night. I've already had two water leaks from upstairs tenants during the summer. Any suggestions for temporary apartment dwellers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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