@russcunningham5616 Fear? Nah, we just like to be prepared for whatever life throws at us. Better to have a pantry full of goodies than to be scrambling when things get tough! What are you afraid of?
@@SurvivalScope101 I'm not afraid of anything.....thats why I don't have a house full of guns and I don't cower in my shelter waiting for the zombie apocalypse, armageddon, etc....etc....
@russcunningham5616 Do you have hurricanes, tornados or earthquakes to worry about? These types of situations leave us with power outages for days or even longer. No fuel for hundreds of miles for days! Stores closed, supply routes shut down!
@russcunningham5616 You are acting like a 7 year old with your comments. And you would be crying 😭 like 1 too, if you lived on the gulf coast of Mississippi when hurricane Katrina unleashed it's FURY on the residents here. I'm not sure where you are from, but why don't you GOOGLE Hurricane Katrina aftermath.
I eat fish occasionally, but not meat. At this point, I have lots of dried veggies, I bought from 'REDUCED' bins, used some the same day, then dried the rest for soup- making later. I also have many cans of freeze dried food that last for 25 years or more. I like them, because they are ight weight, and I don't have to rotate them. I also bought when reduced priced. I also like having salads that are packed in glass jars. At this point, I shop from home, going to the store is optional. I am a big fan of having lots of Better than Boullion jars for making soups. Nothing like a bowl of soup on a cold day, healthy and full of goodness.
Throw a 3 cans of beans in a large pot along with a can cooked beef, 2 cans of tomatoes, and a small can of diced pimento or peppers along with two beef bouillon cubes, 2 Tbs chili powder, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander mix well and heat up and serve you will have a large pot of enough delicious chili to feed a lot of people. Made entirely from your storage.
Wow! Looks like someone just went full-on chili chef! Are you ready for the “Chili Olympics” with that recipe? Gold medal for you! Thanks for sharing that. Be Safe!
I grow kale and collards and dehydrate them. You can get a huge amount of veg. into a quart jar that way. When I cook, I just add a tablespoon or so to soups and casseroles. It adds extra nutrients and a taste of the garden. I bought a cheapo dehydrator years ago, and it works just fine.
That's an awesome way to make the most of your garden harvest! Dehydrating really does help pack in the nutrients and flavor. Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing. Be Safe.
I also dehydrate my green chips instead of baking. I wash the greens and allow them to sit in lemon or vinegar water with seasonings for 1 hour. This is enough for the seasoning to flavor the green.
I ate a can of tuna at my cabin in N. Minnesota that was 14 years old. Absolutely fine. It was frozen during the winter for five months, kept cool. Still. I have never had a can of food go bad but I have had an occasional can split from being frozen but very rare. Excellent choices. Just be a case of each and rotate. What a miracle canned food is.
Wow, that's impressive! It's amazing how well canned food can last when stored properly. Your experience shows that with the right conditions, it can be a lifesaver! Thanks for watching.
I have dry and canned beans and lentill, Dry and canned veggies and fruits, Canned fish, meat, soups and canned ready to serve meals.Powder and canned milk, rice, pasta, couscous, oats,honey, maple sirup. Salt, sugar, water. Thank you for your help.
I would build on your stockpile: Bouillon Cubes (Beef & Chicken), drink mixes (cause, I have grandkids & water gets boring, so kinda comfort also), Cocoa & Coffee... and you probably have more spices than salt & sugars... as far as foods. A good list! Probably more than one manual can opener. (Mine is at its' life end, going to get at least 2 quality ones.) Do have 'church keys' that will do in a pinch.
I have about 75 pounds of a variety of dry beans at the moment. I can them about 8-10 pounds at a time so I am able to extend their shelf life (meaning I don’t can them all at once since the dry beans last longest). I buy very little canned meat. I buy fresh, then can. I have a grain mill and about 225 pounds of various types of wheat berries. I buy frozen vegetables, then can or dehydrate them. I have about 50 pounds of rice that I stored in glass jars and vacuum sealed. I grow the vegetables that I can, then can or dehydrate them. I purchase frozen, canned or freeze-dried fruits and vegetables that I can’t produce myself. I also stock up on freeze-dried meat.
Wow, it sounds like you have an impressive stockpile! Your preparation and preservation skills are top-notch. Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing your techniques and thanks for watching. Be safe!
Since there are only a few comments hopefully you will read this and respond. I have been prepping for a long time. My concern is with canned tomatoes. As you mentioned canned tomatoes are acidic and after a while the acid can react with the metal and the tomatoes could taste metallic or even compromise the integrity of the can causing spoilage. My solution was to buy tomato sauces and strained tomatoes(passata) in glass jars. The acid in the tomatoes should not affect the glass and there would be no metallic taste and the tomato products should last well beyond the Best Buy date. I would eat canned tomatoes a couple months past Best Buy date but feel I could go months longer with the jarred tomato products. What is your opinion on my solution? I enjoyed your video and will watch more of them. Subscribed. Thank you.
@megasav Thank you for your kind words and for subscribing! In response to your question, Home canned tomatoes are the best way to go. Here are some other tips I hope you find Useful. Avoiding and Reducing the Metallic Taste in Canned Tomatoes: Home Canning in Glass Jars: Glass jars prevent the metallic taste that sometimes arises with metal cans. Look for BPA-Free Cans: Many brands now offer BPA-free cans, which can help minimize any metallic aftertaste. Consider Tetra Paks or Cartons: Aseptic cartons eliminate direct metal-tomato interaction, maintaining a fresher taste. Dehydrate or Freeze Tomatoes: Dehydrating or freezing tomatoes in non-metal containers preserves flavor for medium to long-term storage. If you have canned tomatoes with a slight metallic taste, here’s how to enhance their flavor: Add a Pinch of Baking Soda: This neutralizes acidity and reduces metallic flavors. Add a Bit of Sugar: Balances flavors and minimizes bitterness. Use Worcestershire Sauce: Adds umami, which can mask metallic notes. Drain & Cook: Draining and lightly caramelizing tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness. Incorporate Herbs: Basil, oregano, and other herbs can complement tomatoes and mask any off-flavors. These simple steps can help make canned tomatoes taste fresher and enhance your recipes! Thanks for watching!
I usually dehydrate my home grown tomatoes and canned tomatoes. Then place them in either Mylar bags or glass jars. I don't have the room to can. So I found a hand jar sealer on Amazon fairly inexpensive. That why I can can vegetables and fruit. And it works..
@Denise_B17 Thanks for sharing your method. It sounds like you've got a great system in place! Dehydrating and sealing your tomatoes is a smart way to preserve them. Keep up the good work! Thanks for watching and Be Safe!
@@SurvivalScope101 One can also add grated carrot and celery to the herbs, peppers, onions and garlic used in most canned tomatoes-to-pasta sauce recipes. Adds a bit of fresh flavor (even if there is no metallic taste)
Very interesting video. As a vegan, I agree with canned beans, canned mixed vegetables and tomatoes. My other choices would be some form of canned green - like turnip greens, kale, or spinach - and canned new potatoes (as a nice change from rice). If I had a sixth, it would be unsweetened pumpkin, which is a staple in my house.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Canned greens and pumpkin are such great additions to a vegan pantry. It’s always awesome to see how others are creatively incorporating canned goods into their meals! As a Southerner, I LOVE cornbread and Turnip greens with turnips! Thanks for watching, Be Safe!
2 of my grand kids are Vegans I have some food for them here, nutritional yeast, oat milk, coconut milk, non soya Vegan margerine, Almonds and sesame butter so we can cook when they are with me.
Offgrid prepper here. My must haves are beans, home canned ground beef, home canned tomatoes, home canned fruit, and corn. (If I could only choose 5). Powdered milk, flour, salt, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, yeast, powdered egg. I picked up a 3$ bread machine at thrift store and have not bought bread in years. Spices cinnamon, garlic, and pepper are must haves. (I have binns of spices).
It sounds like you've got a solid off-grid prepper list! Those home-canned goods will definitely keep you well-fed. That bread machine find is a great score-bread from scratch is the best! Thank you for watching an thanks for sharing! Be safe out there!
@@loris2168 I’m not off grid, but I have had things go south a time or three in recent memory. Worst long time was Covid, aka *The Virus.* Now I’m a believer in having means to manage if the power goes down for a day or two, or, say, the electric company isn’t going to turn it on until Monday and you moved in on a Friday. Was glad I had a camp stove to boil water for a warm bath! Fixed food on it, too!
This is great advice for the person just starting out a absolute must a water straw to filter unknown water sources Amazon for less than 20$ some as cheap under 10$ keep one in every vehicle JIC you get hit with a EMP or other problems
I really appreciate your insight! You're absolutely right-a water straw is a must-have for any survival pantry. Somewhat mentioned in step #5, although not in a whole lot of detail. (It's hard enough trying to fit everything in and keep people watching long enough). Thanks for sharing! Be safe.
Good list! Pork & Beans, Various Soups, Ravioli, Tuna, Chicken, Mushrooms are my go to canned items. Honey, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter and Assorted spaghetti sauces and pastas are also standing by. A LittleBuddy Heater, Camp Stove and Candles are in the pantry. An emergency Car Battery Charger/Tire Inflator will be my Cell Phone’s power source.
I ate canned foods that were salvaged out of a sunk boat. No labels, so it was always a surprise, but in spite of exterior rust on the cans, they were fine.
Salvaged from a sunk boat? Talk about a “sea-cret” stash of survival supplies! I bet that never got boring at meal time. You might would think that the sea water would affect the cans. However, the salinity level of ocean water is actually lower than that of some of the salt levels of many brines and pickles. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I don't know if Americans go for pickled onions, Brits do and a lot of Europe so store those rinse off the vinegar and they can go in the pot, so you have stew beans tomatoes and onions plus mixed vegetables
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I love hearing how different ingredients are used in various cuisines. It really opens up a world of flavor possibilities! Americans eat pickled onions as well. I myself love pickled red onions on my pulled BBQ sandwiches and on my tacos. Thanks for watching and be safe.
My top 5 would be canned medium rare prime rib, canned king crab legs, canned diver scallops, canned baby back ribs, and canned jumbo prawns with honorable mentions to canned pizza, canned ice cream, canned skirt steak tacos, canned blue cheese wedge salads, and canned Chinese food (all of it).
Thank you for sharing your stockpiling strategy! It’s great to see everyone taking steps to be prepared. Thanks for joining us from the Philippines. Stay safe.
I bought cases of canned fish - mackerel, sardines, kippered herring, oysters - during Amazon's Black Friday sale. I literally have months of protein on my storage shelves.
When I was in Boy Scouts, we used to get bacon in a can. There was enough bacon for 6 people in one can. Couldn't find any last time I looked for it. Love those can openers that don't make a sharp edge and allows you to put the lid back on. 🤠👍
Canned bacon? Sounds like a prepper's dream! If only they could can a full breakfast too-imagine popping open a can and finding eggs and toast waiting for you! But you can get canned bacon by itself. here is a link. amzn.to/4geJozj As an Amazon affiliate, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thanks and be safe.
I add just a small bit of beef 1/2 - 1lb beef with tomatoes, canned mixed veges, and can make a vegetable beef soup that last days for my family of four. 2 cans tomatoes, 1 can corn, 1 green beans, 2 cans mixed veges, 1 tbsp beef billion. Add extra carrot and potato if you've got them, also, fresh or canned.
That sounds like a delicious and hearty soup! It's amazing how a few simple ingredients can stretch into a meal that lasts for days. Thanks for sharing! Be Safe!
I've been making medicinal tinctures of mushrooms. I am a sensible prepper. I don't have as much food stockpiled as I'd like but we're gaining all the time, little by little. The reason I mentioned the tinctures is each 1 quart jar of medicine is one quart of 100 proof vodka. While I'm making them for sale and personal use they are a great stockpile of booze/medicine. Many preppers overlook medicine. I've put away maybe $100 worth of sinus medicine and found my reishi tinctures works better and has many other uses. I've also put away a lot of antibiotics bought from vet supply and taught myself to make colloidal silver.
It's awesome to hear that you're experimenting with medicinal tinctures! It's true that many preppers focus solely on food, but having a good stock of medicines is equally important. Keep up the great work!
Dunno what´s available in the US, but over here in Europe I´d go for NRG5 food (swiss production), kind of premium military rations. It´s dry bricks based on grain/oats, enriched with fats, sugar, vitamins and trace elements. Mixed with cold or warm water, they provide a high quality comprehensive and easily digestible meal. Comes in one day packages of 500g, providing 2300kcal each. Guaranteed durability is 20 years from production. Just buy, store and forget, no need to swap stuff every year or the other due to limited durability. Regular price is around 10 bucks, but with large package discount and a special offer it may be half. Additional canned or dry stuff to enrichen variety of taste may be nice to have, but there´s no need.
@andreaslange8256 Thanks for sharing your insights on NRG5 food! It sounds like a fantastic option for preppers looking for long-lasting and nutritious meals. It's always great to learn about different products available in various regions. Thanks for watching and be safe.
@@SurvivalScope101 Got myself a box of 28 daily rations and additional have my allday food stash anyway, may last another 2 or 3 weeks. And being limited on food won´t kill you for weeks and months (depending on physical constitution), so I´m fine for at least 3 months. I´m not into long term preparation - if there´s a need to find a food source after 3 months, it probably would be necessary the same after 6 months with a bigger food stash beforehand. Not to talk other issues being of more urge in such a situation as whole. Btw., a gluten free NRG5 variety is available too, if needed. I really enjoy your channel, both educational and entertaining, thanks for your work!
@andreaslange8256 It's great to hear that you're well-prepared! Having a solid stash is important, and it's smart to think about both short-term and long-term needs. Keep up the good work! I am glad to hear that you enjoy the channel. I am working hard towards improving the experience, acquiring equipment a little at a time. It can get expensive. But soon enough! Thanks again.
I have had canned whole chicken in glass that had a very good flavor. I will likely have to get a pressure canner to put up chicken in glass. I make a chicken sandwich with chicken in a package for backpacking, along with avocado mayonaise and slivers of canned jalapeno peppers escabeche that has the carrot dices. I don't bother with bread so much when I can more easily make wraps. I am inspired to pressure can in glass baby back ribs mentioned elsewhere. I like white beans so I will stock up. I might pressure can that in glass as well. I am intrigued by canned leafy vegetables I have seen in stores. I like leafy kale and okra. Maybe I could pressure can those? Another skill I would like to have is pickled vegetables, because pickled red onions are a favorite. I would have pickled beets, pickled baby carrots, and sauerkraut if I could preserve brats: maybe I could have some vienna sausage in my supplies. My store bought shelf stable food includes stewed tomatos, beef tamales, sardines, kipper snacks, and single serving spam I can consume without heating. I haven't mentioned I purchase artichoke quarters and kalamata olives. Feta cheese and packaged mozarella in brine is long lasting. I have canned pineapple chunks on hand. I like canned white peaches and canned elberta peaches. I will have to make my own canned red or black raspberry preserves. I always like to have canned pears in water. If I had to limit it to five items: white beans, stewed tomatoes, beef tamales, sliced jalapeno peppers, artichoke quarters. I can have these cold, and be satisfied.
Wow, it sounds like you have a great plan for your pressure canning adventures! Those chicken sandwiches with avocado mayo and jalapeños sound delicious. Best of luck with your canning journey! Thanks for sharing.
I edc a 16 oz, single stack 6" 9mm in a kydex front pants pocket. I deepened the chamber of a spare barrel to 9x21mm and make my own solid aluminum bullets, on a lathe. They are hollowbased, hollowpointed and sawn nearly in half, lengthwise. I drive them 2200 fps with 6.5 grs of Alliant Bullseye, which I worked-up to in this gun. 500 ft lbs but no more recoil than a hot 380. I own only 2 more handguns. One is a belt 9mm just like the pocket gun, for practice without wearing out the pocket 9mm. The other is a pocket 22, just like the pocket 9mm, with a silencer option. I also have pocket airsoft pistol.
Thank you for sharing your impressive setup! It's always great to hear from fellow preppers and learn about their unique approaches to survival. My EDC is a GLOCK 27 ( subcompact 40 cal) with OLIGHT and green dot, shoulder harness with 2 extra clips.
@@rhensontollhouse nearly everyone will be doing the same, or starving to death. I"ve got a year's supply of food cached at my BOL, Do you? You're not going to get to use the roads, nor stay where you are. Dogs will smell your food and hang around, causing people to notice. It will be quite easy to snipe you thru a window, or at night burn you out. The entire idea of "bugging in' cant work, Cities will burn, due to not having any water in the pipes. Idiots, drunks, smokers/dopers, malicious pos's (the kind that spray paint other's property and vandalize thing) setting fires or causing them accidentally. When shtf, people will be forced to flee the cities in order to get water. They wont be running the gauntlet to go back, either. So they will have no choice but to move on to small towns and rural areas in an attempt to get food. They will take the stored grain, livestock, produce like locusts. It will all be gone in one month. The the fish and game will be gone in another month. There's 100 million dogs and cats in the USA, They will be hunting, too. In another month, they will all have been eaten by humans and then the cannibalism will start in earnest. 6 months in, 90% of the population will be dead, most of suicide. They wont be able to face what they'd lost and what they will have to do in order to survive.
CANNED FOODS I GET. 1.Stews n Soups 2. Canned Meats. 3. Canned Veggies and Fruit. 4. Rices, Pastas. Instant Rice has virtual ease of Cooking. 5. Peanut Butter and Jelly. 6. Crackers, B&M Canned Bread. Can't always have Fire or Away to Cook So Canned and Fast Cooking Instant Rice and Pastas make everything a Tad easier. Just make sure you Can Clean Your Cookware very Good to keep possible food related illness. Aswell. This gentleman is right, Check your Canned Goods regularly for Spoiled and Bad Foods in your Pantries. Oh be sure to check your water Storage for Leaks and Foul Oders Good Luck All.
Thanks for sharing your list! It’s always good to have a well-stocked pantry, especially with quick meal options. Your reminders about cleanliness and checking for spoilage are super important too! Thanks for watching and be safe.
The thing I appreciate here is that the five foods discussed all may be eaten out of the can if there is a major power outage or, God forbid, a national power grid outage as a result of cyber warfare by bad actors.
Before the age of convenience stores, everyone with a garden growing their own food was a "prepper". They canned their summer harvests for the winter seasons. When food is plentiful, can it for when it is scarce. We've just come to take affluence for granted.
You're absolutely right! It's fascinating to see how the concept of prepping has evolved over time. Growing your own food and preserving it is such a valuable skill!
For me it is canned RUM ! (okay, I put the bottles of rum in a can and then store them in the crawl-space under the house) They can be used for barter/trade if the economy turns south. Of course mood-adjustment is another useful application . . . . . . (ouch!) I do have a 'revolving' stock of canned goods for everyday use & to be 'prepared'. Also into solar powered power stations of greater than 1500 watts output to run your basic microwave, induction cook-top, fridge-eh-frator, & keep other 'devices' charged. take care, rh
@richardhobbs7107 - Thank you for sharing your approach to preparedness! It's inspiring to see how you've combined practicality with a bit of fun. Your insights are much appreciated!
Dried beans do go bad, they stay hard if not kept up. They also take water to soak them in, yes that water can be used to water plants as someone said but just keep it in mind, plus make it stuff you really like, and cook with these foods if your not sure how to go about something . Out in the field is not the time to figure it out.
Great observation! Canned vegetables do have a shelf life for quality reasons, but it's impressive how they can last so long. And you’re right-beans are a fantastic source of protein! And there are so many choices! Thanks again!
the BOL has to be in the woods around your local water source. you dont need to own land in order to cache stuff there, nor to dig a tunnel there, post shtf, you can create a spiderhole in 1 night. have 2 of them 20m apart and you can connect them in 2 weeks. The bugout and everything else, post shtf, has to be done at night, leaving no sign, showing no light, making no noise. otherwise your stuff will be stolen before shtf. Bury some split in half, 2 ft long, 4-5" OD logs, for use as shoring and treat them vs rot. you only want or need 12" of dirt over your 2x2 ft tunnel Rig a 22lr noisemaker on each lid. halfway thru the tunnel, create a 3s3x8 ft sleeping chamber and turn around area. You can did the tunnel from both ends. Every 12" of forward travel, drive a stick up thru the dirt, centered on your tunnel. Have 2 sticks and a string on the surface, so you can check on the alignment of the tunnels every 2 ft or so of forward travel. Dig 2 ft per night, from each end and hide the excavated dirt. Doing so takes just as long as digging and bagging the stuff. you dig the tunnel in advance, It will collapse, fill up with water/mud/spiders, skunks, etc. Why do all that work until you NEED to do it, right?
@SurvivalScope101 They really make the difference, and even if they're old, they can make many different tastes with the s same ingredients to avoid food boredom, which is always difficult to avoid. Thanks for all of the great ideas.
@SurvivalScope101 I've actually started retort canning so that when the power goes out, I'll have meals ready to eat. Beed stew, brats and sauerkraut, cooked eggs and sausage, & cooked Italian sausage and hamburger. In 2020, I really started to buckle down on the prepping, but I now realize I need more salmon than tuna. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing your prepping journey! It's inspiring to see how seriously you're taking it. Your meal ideas are fantastic, and I appreciate you being part of this community! Thanks again.
For those who has a garden you can can in bottles all of this things and more, I still eating food from 2019, just as an option!! Great video though, everyone specially if you have kids, should be prepared.
Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. It’s great to hear that you’re making use of your garden - prepping for the future is always a smart move! Thanks for sharing and Be Safe!
additions to those in the video---- vegetables beets, spinach, peas meats - store version of spam, pork, ground beef fish: sardines, herring general additions--- corned beef hash, beef ravioli, chunky style soups, condensed cream soups, instant potatoes, powdered milk,
Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate your input! Those additions will definitely help others expand their pantry options... But back to the video, If you could only choose 5 canned foods...?
@@SurvivalScope101 I think your 5 are probably a great base for the 5 option. I would keep you alive and healthy . My additions are what I keep stocked in addition to those 5.
@willtopper I do appreciate your input! It’s always helpful to explore different perspectives on survival foods. Variety does keep things from getting boring. Thanks for watching. Be safe.
the only things I have in 'cans' is coconut oil and peanut butter. lthe rest is grains, powdered milk, salt, sugar, Koolaid. I've got a bit of honey, vinegar, baking soda. food supplements. My plan is to dig a tunnel at my BOL and stay in it all but 1 hour per night. The dry goods are scatter-buried their. (at night) If you guys want a work out now and then, bury a 20 gallon drum with 3" of gravel under and around it. Do one per night for a week and you'll have a year's supply of dry goods buried (per adult) . A year's supply of the fats, etc, (for one person) can be lashed to a mountain bicycle and towed behind it on a trailer, as you walk beside the bike.
It sounds like you have a solid plan for your supplies! Digging a tunnel and storing your goods is definitely a unique approach. Your dedication is impressive! Just make sure to stay safe while you’re burying all that food! Thanks for sharing.
@@SurvivalScope101 it was bought and most of it was buried when biden got in. 20m of 2x2 tunnel can be dug in 2 weeks, if you have two spiderholes to start -with. A spiderhole can be created in one night. It takes longer to hide the excavated dirt than it does to dig the 5 ft of tunnel per night. That is, unless you have a river or big creek to just dump the dirt into. How would you get the two tunnels to match up, 12" of dirt overhead?
That's an interesting perspective! Tunnel construction is definitely a complex process, and the logistics can be quite challenging. Matching up those tunnels while maintaining the overhead support is no small feat!
@@SurvivalScope101 @SurvivalScope101 nah, just poke up a stick when you only have 12" of over-burden. two stakes and a string determine the line on top of the ground. Shore up the overburden every 2 ft or so. 12' of dirt can't kill you, if a couple of feet of it collapse, but you dont want to have to fix it, or be exposed as you do so, either. T'he Viet Cong lived in tunnels for 30 years, as they defeated the Japanese, the French and the US. they were digging in clay, so no shoring was needed. T'hey had to be 30 ft down, tho, cause 500 lb bombs were being dropped on them.l They had miles and miles of tunnels in the Iron Triangle, just 70 miles from Saigon, during the entire war. One of the tunnels is now a national museum for the Vietnamese. read "the tunnels of Cu Chi". Amazing stuff. The fighters demanded to see a movie before they'd go atack a US base. These attackers were made in order to let some of the VC slip onto the base (tunneled under when the base belonged to the French) and get the medical supplies that the house-girls had stolen and cached while they worked for the GI"s.
@EsyuDac - Absolutely, and as you mentioned about using the bicycle to move supplies. That's how the NVA and Viet Cong moved tons of supplies on the Ho Chi Minh trail. They used modified bicycles. They would load hundreds of pounds of supplies onto the bikes, then walk beside them pushing the bikes like a cart along the jungle trails.
It's awesome to hear you got them all right! Tuna is a great choice-everyone has their own flavor favorites. Gotta go with what you love, right? Thanks for sharing!
I've read a number of sites that say canned tomatoes are a good source of food but should not be eaten straight from the can like in a salad for example ... but that it needs be to be cooked. What is your take on this?
@VideoGuyHawaii Yes, it is generally safe to eat store-bought canned tomatoes straight from the can. The canning process involves heating the tomatoes to a high temperature, which sterilizes the contents and kills any harmful bacteria. This means that commercially canned tomatoes are safe for consumption without further cooking. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind: Flavor and Texture: While it's safe to eat canned tomatoes raw, they may not taste as good as fresh tomatoes or even cooked tomatoes. Canned tomatoes can be watery and may lack the fresh flavor and sweetness of raw tomatoes. They are typically processed to remove skins and then sealed in a can, which alters their texture and flavor profile. Nutritional Content: Canned tomatoes retain many of their nutrients, including lycopene, an antioxidant that is more bioavailable when tomatoes are cooked. So while you can eat them straight from the can, cooking them can enhance their flavor and nutritional benefits. BPA Concerns: Some canned goods, including canned tomatoes, may contain Bisphenol A (BPA) in the lining of the cans, which has been linked to health issues. If you're concerned about BPA exposure, look for brands that offer BPA-free packaging or consider using glass jars instead. Safety Precautions: Always check the can for any signs of damage such as dents, rust, or bulging before opening it. If a can is compromised, it could indicate contamination, and it's best to discard it. Usage in Recipes: While you can consume canned tomatoes directly, they are often best used in cooked dishes where their flavor can meld with other ingredients. For example, adding them to soups, stews, sauces, or casseroles will enhance the overall taste of your meal. In summary, you can safely eat canned tomatoes straight from the can; just be mindful of their flavor and texture differences compared to fresh or cooked tomatoes. If you want to enjoy their best qualities, consider incorporating them into your cooking! I hope this helps, and thanks for stopping by and watching. Be safe.
Thanks for reinforcing this point! It’s always great to have more reasons to choose water-packed fish. Your input is much appreciated! Thanks for watching.
Interesting point. My in laws had a hunting cabin out in the woods. They would leave a can of tuna in oil in case anyone got stuck in the wilderness and was able to break in. Their thinking was the tuna in oil wouldn't freeze.
Canning pinto beans may not be a romantic dinner, but hey, at least you know these beans will always be there for you-no strings attached! Thanks for watching and be safe.
I live in south africa...we have different products here..but similar....beans....tinned corned beef...i think you guys call it spam...tinned chicken is rare here...pilchards or sardines...we have a major natural event every year on our east coast...a massive satdine run making sardines.common and cheap...salmon is way expensive..tinned mix veg...tinned tomatoes...here tomato and onion mix is common ...very useful for making sauces gravy stews etc...great with pasta and maize meal. .called pap here...a staple food..it means porridge..eated as porridge or a starch similarish to mash potatoe..with sauce...relativy cheap.versitile and easy to store..
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your local insights from South Africa! It’s amazing how diverse survival foods can be around the world. Your tips will definitely help others looking to adapt their pantries! We also have corned beef hash. Spam, is like a chopped ham meat product with spices, Spiced Ham, Spam. Thank you for sharing your views and I appreciate you watching. Be Safe.
That's a solid selection! You've got a great mix of proteins, veggies, and even a sweet treat. Your survival pantry is looking strong! Thanks for commenting, I appreciate that.
🇺🇸Thanks for the great information. I’m 65 and I try to be realistic. I want to be prepared to have no power refrigeration for one month. That means water food protein enough to survive a month. It actually turns out being kind of fun every time we go to the store, you grab a different category of canned food
I'm glad you found the information helpful. Being prepared is so important, and it sounds like you're taking great steps to ensure you have everything you need. Thanks for sharing and be safe!
I eat the carnivore dietary lifestyle and so no beans, veggies, or canned tomatoes. At age 72 I weigh from 171-174 pounds (what I did in high school and have more muscle mass) eating as much as I please and I have based my emergency storage on consuming meat. My doctor approves, so I'll stick with what works for me.
Sounds like you’re the ultimate prepper! While others are stashing beans, you’re just piling up the steaks! Who needs veggies when you’ve got muscle mass on your side? Thanks for watching.
@oceanmariner LOL, I love it! That's an interesting take! While beer might not be a traditional prepper staple, it can definitely bring some comfort during tough times... And if we're gonna be stuck in a bunker, we might as well have a good time, Right? Just remember.... It's a B.Y.O.B. get together. Thanks for sharing and stay safe!
QUESTION? Is anybody else having more problems opening cans without pull top lids? Maybe I'm just old and useless. With hard tom open jars, I figure salt or sugars tighten lids, so I turn the jar upside down in hot water until the salt or sugar melts dry & attempt to open.
@victorwadsworth821 - It's hard to find a good manual can opener that won't break after the first couple of cans. Maybe consider trying the old fashioned "Stab and Lift" style can opener. Good luck and thanks for watching.
why? do you work for Campbell's Soup? That stuff is VERY heavy, bulky, expensive has WAY too much salt in it. If you get a $40 hand cranked grain mill (walmart, ONLINE ONLY) and buy grains direct from the farmer, at harvest time, on average, rice, corn, wheat, soybeans. average $10 per bushel. A bushel is 55 lbs, but it'll have 10% chaff and dust in it. A bushel of wheat or beans average offering 1000 calories to the lb, (rice is poor in this regard) If you're active as a big man, you need 3000 calories per day in summertime and 4000 per day in winter. 50 lbs in a bushel, $10 for the bushel, means a lb of grain costs 50c. So a day's supply is $1.50 per man. if you ate nothing else. Of course you need sources of fat and protein, but powdered milk, dry beans and peanuts can do that. Peanut butter is SO cheap, when bought in bulk is $2 per lb and it has 2500 calories per lb. along with a lot of protein. So it runs at most $2.50 per day to adequately feed a man A can of veggies has VERY few calories in it and they run over $1 per can. and offer only 150 calories per lb. If they were all you had to eat, you'd have to eat 20 cans of tomatoes per day! In other words, all they are good for is a source of vitamins and minerals. and a bit of flavor. You can have pills for the vitamins and minerals and powdered or cubed broth and spices for taste. I just saved you over $1000 per year per person in your group. and maybe your life. Scatter bury the dry stuff, that keeps long term, at your BOL. Bury the vinegar there, too, cause it keeps forever. For $200, Wally's sells a 7 cubic ft chest freezer. That's where you keep your meds, food supplements, oils, seeds, spices, coconut oil. When you bugout, walk beside a mountain bicycle, with 100 lbs of food lashed to it. Behind the bicycle, have a small trailer with the short term (frozen) goodies. They keep forever, if frozen, so you dont have to replace them every 1-2 years. Amazon sells solid rubber bike tires and a spring clamp for mounting your silenced autorifle across the handlebars. Extend those handlebars so as to let you walk erect and comfortably beside the bike. Get night vision, night sights on your guns. Dont be out and about in daylight, dont make noise, dont show a light at night. or you'll get shot during shtf.
You talk about how heavy a can of soup is, and then go into detail about 50# bushels of this and 50# bushels of that and pushing a bicycle uphill with 100 pounds of supplies strapped to it. I think you just don't like soup. However, I do appreciate your detailed and well thought out comment. Thanks for watching and be safe out there digging all of those holes.
@@SurvivalScope101 the holes were dug long ago and not many are required when you bury a 20 gallon drum in each hole. A can of soup is almost 2 lbs. So 100 lbs of soup is just 10,000 calories. 100 lbs of coconut oil and peanut butter is 300,000 calories. I've got you beat by 30 to 1. You need to do a bit of google searching before revealing your extreme ignorance on this subject. I said to bury the dry goods and the vinegar. Almost nobody has any reading comprehension any more. I recently had a guy who just OVERLOOKED that I said to WALK BESIDE the bicycle and tried to give me a ration of crud. about pedaling a bike with all that stuff on it. :- ) Boy, did I ever make HIM look the fool! PB has 2600 calories per lb, coconut oil is 3900 calories per lb. You COULD bury the honey, because it never goes bad, but you dont need a lot of it, it's very expensive and animals will kill to get it. So having honey in a cache endangers all the rest of that cache and having all of your honey in one cache is likely to be a disaster. So I decided to just make the honey part of the bicycle trailer's cargo. I can abandon/hide the bike trailer, or its contents if I must. and maybe go back for it later. I have no intention at all to be bugging out in daylight, or being out in daylight at all for the first year, maybe 2 years of shtf, cause I dont want to get shot.
Thanks for your comment! You make a great point about calorie density being a crucial factor in survival planning, and items like coconut oil and peanut butter certainly pack a lot more calories per pound than canned soup. You're right-caloric efficiency is something to consider carefully when weight and storage space are limited. The video was meant to explore CANNED FOOD options that balance nutrition, shelf life, and versatility. Of course, every prepper’s strategy will vary based on their specific needs and circumstances, and I appreciate your input on diversifying food storage with high-calorie options. I’d love to hear more about your strategies. Feel free to share any additional tips or resources others in the community might find helpful. Just don't judge my intelligence level. You don't know me.
@@SurvivalScope101 I challenge the entire premise that you want more than a small amount of your prepping money spend on canned food. It's just not much bang for your buck If you just want comfort food, quick/easy to heat up and eat, look into chile, twice as many calories per can as vs soup., Gravy, pasta. powdered milk, granola, honey make a good mix. I dont plan to do any baking with the ground up grains. It takes 3 passes thru the grain mill to convert the grain into flour. ONE pass cracks the grain well enough to make porridge., so that's how I plan to eat it. Baking in the woods is a huge pita, and so is any other way of cooking other than boiling/simmering in a metal pot. Possible exception of solar ovens. I dont know anything about those, other than the fact that I'd not CARRY one. :-) It would have to be cached.
@EsyuDach Thanks for following up and sharing your perspective! You’re absolutely right that calorie density and preparation effort are critical considerations when prepping, especially for long-term or off-grid scenarios. I appreciate your suggestions-foods like chili, powdered milk, honey, and granola are great options for their versatility and calorie-to-weight ratio. Your point about grain milling is also a great tip for those planning to stock grains. Making porridge instead of flour-based foods is a smart way to save time and energy in the wilderness. I haven’t explored solar ovens much either, but caching one could be an interesting addition to a setup. We’re all part of the same community here-teaching, learning, and sharing ideas about preparedness. Everyone’s approach is different, and that’s what makes discussions like this so valuable. Let’s keep things respectful so we can all continue to learn from each other. Thanks for contributing to the conversation and providing such detailed insights!
I don't know what I am doing. I have bags of dried beans, chic peas, tomatoes, corned beef, tuna, ham, chicken. I can go 3 weeks without shopping. I have canned veggies as well. Loads of rice!
Thank you for sharing your situation! It’s always inspiring to see how resourceful people can be with what they have. You’ve got a solid stash; I’m sure you’ll come up with some amazing meals! Thank you for watching.
"Only Three Canned Foods", Nice! Thanks for sharing your picks! Chilli and chicken soup are classics, and fruit is a great way to add some sweetness to the mix!
1. can Chili Beans with meat like chicken Chili beans or Beef that has sauce has most what you need 2. Corned Beef Hash the potato and fat kind it has all you need 3. Good meat can Ravioli has meat, cheese, pasta, sauce 4. Beef Stew with real chunks of Beef with veggies which has potatoes and carrots and other vegetables, with sauce and extra fat 5. Some kind of Meat soups that have real veggies, pasta, meat like chicken or beef, beans like Italian Soups which has almost everything you need to live - so that is a lot of types of food in One Soup Can. Though I agree with your cans - the ones I listed are meals already cooked and has all your cans into one can yet I gave you 5 types of meals. You can add water to any of them to make them all soups - you could use to boil down sauce to make it for burrito fillings, you could mix two cans together like chicken chili beans with the Italian soup can to make more types of dishes yet with different flavors. The corn beef hash with potatoes can make sandwich filling or breakfast with found eegs or mixed with oatmeal grain for a type of meatloaf. These 5 cans have so many uses. Just make sure the ravioli is the good kind and not these cheap crap they sell for kids.
@nyxnoch Thank you for adding to the discussion! Your suggestions really highlight how creative we can be with canned meals. It’s all about making the most out of what we have!
i only bother to own one longarm and it's just for shtf. I ieither do everything else with my pistols, or dont bother to do it (with guns) It's a silenced, shorty AR-15 in 223, with a .22lr conversion unit. It stays hidden in my vehicle, cause it's unlikely that you'll have a longarm when you need one around the house. I open carry the practice 9mm around the house. so that if i need a gun, it's less than 1 second from placing a careful hit on an intruder. If I go out of the house, I put the belt gun in the little vault wit the .22 pocket gun. That way I know that nobody is messing with my guns. There's no safe place to leave your other guns when you bug out. My belt gun is my wife's sidearm if shtf and the 22 will be in my daughter's holster. I literally wrote THE books on making silencers. They have sold half a million copies (mostly the 22 lr book) thru Paladin press. Amazon bought out the remaining stock when Peter died and Paladin went out of biz. They still sell a used one now and then. "how to make a silencer for a 22". I know how to make a pocket 22lr pistol plenty quiet enough with a can that's only 2.5" long. Added to the 5.5" long Beretta M21 pocket 22, that's 16 ozs and 8". It groups 2" at 25m, cause the front sight is on the front of the can and I added a real, luminous rear sight to the slide. I pinned down the "pop up" barrel and fitted an extractor. The DA trigger pull and trigger overtravel has been removed. A Taurus PT22 mag has been fitted, for 1 more rd and the pinkie finger extension on the mag. The safety level has been enlarged and extended further forward, cause the gun is carried cocked and locked. So, yeah, you might say that I"m deeper into prepping than most people. :-) The little 22 is great fun to take on hikes in the woods and has won many a $10 bet as to how far away I can hit a 10" steel disk with it, standing unsupported. :-)
I don't feel the need for a long gun either, except maybe a 308 for hunting larger game. i hunt small game with a pellet rifle. It won't draw attention from unwanted guest in a survival situation. However I am seriously considering an ar15 in 300 blackout. debating on the RATTLER or the JAKL. And I also like the Genesis Gen12, for cleaning up a "big mess".
I feel you! Finding space can be a pain. Maybe stash some stuff under the bed or in the closet or a dresser drawer - prepper style! 😄 Thanks for commenting. Be safe!
I would use canned fish with the oil for more calories and the fat makes you feel full longer. Also, if you buy canned veggies, buy them seasoned as much as possible so you use less spices, the juice is flavorful. It also keeps up moral in a scarcity situation.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Your insights on using canned fish and seasoned veggies are really valuable, especially for those looking to make the most of their meals in challenging situations. Thanks for watching.
Salmon is very good, but canned sardines: 1- Far lower cost. 2- Even more nutritious than salmon. 3- Lower on the food chain than salmon so even lower in heavy metals. 4- Even more sustainable than salmon.
I can do everything on the list except canned chicken. I find canned chicken nasty, but I have like 10 cans of tuna. the same with canned potatoes...only if I was starving to death
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It’s always interesting to hear different preferences. Tuna is a solid choice, and I'm glad you have a backup plan! Thanks for watching!
cambium is 600 calories per lb, ready to eat. The issue is the prep required to GET it ready to eat. dice up the inner bark, boil it, fry it in fat of some sort, and then chew it. Let your saliva extract the starches and then spit out the fibers. The fibers will lock up your guts, so avoid them. You have to mix the starches with some sort of fat, or they wont move thru your guts very good at all. Cambium is like a potato, you put butter on boiled potatoes, yes? You prefer fried potatoes over boiled potatoes, too, correct? This is more food value than canned veggies, bro.
Thanks for sharing that detailed info about cambium! It’s always great to learn about alternative food sources and their preparation methods. Every prepper can use all the knowledge they can get!
Cans of mixed vegetables have no advantage in terms of storage size. If you have 3 cans of mixed corn, green beans, and carrots, you could as well have a can of each. Same space, more versatility. And cans of individual vegetables are on sale frequently; not so much for mixed veg.
You make a solid point! Having a variety of individual vegetables can definitely maximize versatility in your pantry. It's all about finding what works best for your needs! Thanks for sharing.
@ in my case, it was often during periods when I was simply too tired to cook, mostly due to serious chronic disease, disabilities, advancing age, and all of the available resources going toward “essential activities,” e.g. cleaning. Cleaning is the hardest “daily living” activity I know of - one hour, total, per day, is my physical and mental limit, and that presumes I do nothing else that day - and I often have to do it repeatedly when needing to do it to an “average” standard, so as to avoid trouble during inspections. (Need cataract surgery - early next year, I hope. Needing to get my face within a foot of the surface so as to clean it is no fun.) Not sure if that what is commonly meant by “prepping” - though there could be *some* crossover in the future.
If you are in a situation where you're living off your stored supplies for an extended period of time. Chicken's lower fat compared to other meats is a negative, not a positive.
That's an interesting point! While chicken does have lower fat, it can still be a valuable protein source. It's all about balance in your survival pantry and ones own specific dietary needs.
In a survival situation I would think you would want high fat choices. It gives the most calories per gram and is an important source of fuel. After all look at what Inuit peoples mainly consume. Its fat
Yes, it can be beneficial to store high-fat foods in a survival situation because they provide long-lasting energy and insulation. Fats contain more than twice the energy of carbohydrates per gram. In a crisis, fatty foods can help maintain body weight and energy levels when food is scarce. However, storing fats and oils long term can be difficult because they can go rancid if exposed to oxygen. Rancidity can be a cause of heart disease, cancer, and arteriosclerosis. Here are some tips for storing fats and oils: Store in a cool, dark place: Keep fats and oils in a sealed container in a cool, dark place to prevent exposure to air. Refrigerate after opening: Once opened, store vegetable and olive oils in the refrigerator. Consider the type of fat or oil: Some fats and oils can only be stored for a few weeks, while others can be stored for up to 10 years if stored properly.
Served with mashed potatoes and "NEEPS and TATTIES"! Canned haggis definitely has its fans! It’s great to see people thinking outside the box when it comes to survival prep.
@ My wife thinks it’s disgusting, but it’s simply the cousin of corned beef hash. Just substitute one meat for another, and one vegetable for another! Loved the video BTW!
I made black belt as a US soldier in Korea, $10 per month for 2-4 guys in a class, from a 5th Dan who could kill the average man like you'd flick a fly off of your arm. I shot my way to the top 10% in the world and US in IPSC "combat' pistol shooting. I believe in being ultimately ready to fight, but I also believe in avoiding such crap like the plague. If I have have to shoot somebody, I'm walking away and leaving the US for several years, living in the bush. of canada from 1 may to 1 November, and the rest of the year in Mexico. When I hear that the wanrants been dropped, or one never got issued, I might return to the US, but not the state where the incident occurred.
It sounds like you've had quite the journey! Being prepared and having a plan is essential, whether it’s for survival or just navigating life’s challenges.
Thank you for sharing your insights! It's always helpful to hear what others prioritize in their prepper pantry. Those choices are definitely solid! Thanks for watching.
Yes, accidents can definitely speed up the spoilage process for tomatoes, especially if they get bruised or damaged. It's always best to handle them with care!
Hate canned vegetables except tomatoes & beans. I would rather stock up on vegetables seeds. Also not a fan of canned meats. Only will stock up on canned tuna and other fish.
I totally get that! Fresh veggies can be a much healthier option and really add flavor to your meals. Tuna and fish are great choices for protein too! Your decision to stock up on seeds is a smart move for future gardening. Thanks for sharing. Be safe.
Is there anything you Americans aren't afraid of ???
@russcunningham5616 Fear? Nah, we just like to be prepared for whatever life throws at us. Better to have a pantry full of goodies than to be scrambling when things get tough! What are you afraid of?
@@SurvivalScope101 I'm not afraid of anything.....thats why I don't have a house full of guns and I don't cower in my shelter waiting for the zombie apocalypse, armageddon, etc....etc....
@russcunningham5616 Do you have hurricanes, tornados or earthquakes to worry about? These types of situations leave us with power outages for days or even longer. No fuel for hundreds of miles for days! Stores closed, supply routes shut down!
@@SurvivalScope101 I would be afraid of all that.....If I was a 7 year old girl
@russcunningham5616 You are acting like a 7 year old with your comments. And you would be crying 😭 like 1 too, if you lived on the gulf coast of Mississippi when hurricane Katrina unleashed it's FURY on the residents here. I'm not sure where you are from, but why don't you GOOGLE Hurricane Katrina aftermath.
1- canned Beans
2- canned Salmon
3- canned Vegetables
4- canned Chicken
5- canned Tomatoes
Thanks for watching, Be Safe!
Thanks for listing the 5. Saved me time.
I eat fish occasionally, but not meat. At this point, I have lots of dried veggies, I bought from 'REDUCED' bins, used some the same day, then dried the rest for soup- making later. I also have many cans of freeze dried food that last for 25 years or more. I like them, because they are ight weight, and I don't have to rotate them. I also bought when reduced priced. I also like having salads that are packed in glass jars. At this point, I shop from home, going to the store is optional. I am a big fan of having lots of Better than Boullion jars for making soups. Nothing like a bowl of soup on a cold day, healthy and full of goodness.
Salmon is too expensive. Go for the canned tuna
Low salt is key. Canned green beans contain more salt than others.
Throw a 3 cans of beans in a large pot along with a can cooked beef, 2 cans of tomatoes, and a small can of diced pimento or peppers along with two beef bouillon cubes, 2 Tbs chili powder, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander mix well and heat up and serve you will have a large pot of enough delicious chili to feed a lot of people. Made entirely from your storage.
Wow! Looks like someone just went full-on chili chef! Are you ready for the “Chili Olympics” with that recipe? Gold medal for you! Thanks for sharing that. Be Safe!
Thx for Chili recipe
And wasted most of it
It's about survival not cooking classes 😂
@@steveffuksake IT BOTH FOOL
I grow kale and collards and dehydrate them. You can get a huge amount of veg. into a quart jar that way. When I cook, I just add a tablespoon or so to soups and casseroles. It adds extra nutrients and a taste of the garden. I bought a cheapo dehydrator years ago, and it works just fine.
That's an awesome way to make the most of your garden harvest! Dehydrating really does help pack in the nutrients and flavor. Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing. Be Safe.
I also dehydrate my green chips instead of baking. I wash the greens and allow them to sit in lemon or vinegar water with seasonings for 1 hour. This is enough for the seasoning to flavor the green.
My cheapo dehydrator died on the 3rd use, what brand did you get?
A tea spoon of dried veg has zero nutritional value lol.
I ate a can of tuna at my cabin in N. Minnesota that was 14 years old. Absolutely fine. It was frozen during the winter for five months, kept cool. Still. I have never had a can of food go bad but I have had an occasional can split from being frozen but very rare. Excellent choices. Just be a case of each and rotate. What a miracle canned food is.
Wow, that's impressive! It's amazing how well canned food can last when stored properly. Your experience shows that with the right conditions, it can be a lifesaver! Thanks for watching.
You should have seen some of the stuff we got in Vietnam you’d change your mind
I have dry and canned beans and lentill, Dry and canned veggies and fruits, Canned fish, meat, soups and canned ready to serve meals.Powder and canned milk, rice, pasta, couscous, oats,honey, maple sirup. Salt, sugar, water. Thank you for your help.
It sounds like you have a great stockpile of pantry essentials! Those items will definitely keep you well-prepared for any meal.
Canned evaporated milk is the best. It puts a latte into an otherwise dismal morning. What a treat! Who knew!?!
Absolutely! Canned evaporated milk really does add a delightful creaminess to any morning coffee. Thanks for watching and be safe.
Store some real, not artificial, vanilla extract. It will make your powdered milk taste better.
I would build on your stockpile: Bouillon Cubes (Beef & Chicken), drink mixes (cause, I have grandkids & water gets boring, so kinda comfort also), Cocoa & Coffee... and you probably have more spices than salt & sugars... as far as foods. A good list! Probably more than one manual can opener. (Mine is at its' life end, going to get at least 2 quality ones.) Do have 'church keys' that will do in a pinch.
I have about 75 pounds of a variety of dry beans at the moment. I can them about 8-10 pounds at a time so I am able to extend their shelf life (meaning I don’t can them all at once since the dry beans last longest). I buy very little canned meat. I buy fresh, then can. I have a grain mill and about 225 pounds of various types of wheat berries. I buy frozen vegetables, then can or dehydrate them. I have about 50 pounds of rice that I stored in glass jars and vacuum sealed. I grow the vegetables that I can, then can or dehydrate them. I purchase frozen, canned or freeze-dried fruits and vegetables that I can’t produce myself. I also stock up on freeze-dried meat.
Wow, it sounds like you have an impressive stockpile! Your preparation and preservation skills are top-notch. Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing your techniques and thanks for watching. Be safe!
Since there are only a few comments hopefully you will read this and respond. I have been prepping for a long time. My concern is with canned tomatoes. As you mentioned canned tomatoes are acidic and after a while the acid can react with the metal and the tomatoes could taste metallic or even compromise the integrity of the can causing spoilage. My solution was to buy tomato sauces and strained tomatoes(passata) in glass jars. The acid in the tomatoes should not affect the glass and there would be no metallic taste and the tomato products should last well beyond the Best Buy date. I would eat canned tomatoes a couple months past Best Buy date but feel I could go months longer with the jarred tomato products. What is your opinion on my solution? I enjoyed your video and will watch more of them. Subscribed. Thank you.
@megasav Thank you for your kind words and for subscribing! In response to your question, Home canned tomatoes are the best way to go. Here are some other tips I hope you find Useful.
Avoiding and Reducing the Metallic Taste in Canned Tomatoes:
Home Canning in Glass Jars: Glass jars prevent the metallic taste that sometimes arises with metal cans.
Look for BPA-Free Cans: Many brands now offer BPA-free cans, which can help minimize any metallic aftertaste.
Consider Tetra Paks or Cartons: Aseptic cartons eliminate direct metal-tomato interaction, maintaining a fresher taste.
Dehydrate or Freeze Tomatoes: Dehydrating or freezing tomatoes in non-metal containers preserves flavor for medium to long-term storage.
If you have canned tomatoes with a slight metallic taste, here’s how to enhance their flavor:
Add a Pinch of Baking Soda: This neutralizes acidity and reduces metallic flavors.
Add a Bit of Sugar: Balances flavors and minimizes bitterness.
Use Worcestershire Sauce: Adds umami, which can mask metallic notes.
Drain & Cook: Draining and lightly caramelizing tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness.
Incorporate Herbs: Basil, oregano, and other herbs can complement tomatoes and mask any off-flavors.
These simple steps can help make canned tomatoes taste fresher and enhance your recipes!
Thanks for watching!
I usually dehydrate my home grown tomatoes and canned tomatoes. Then place them in either Mylar bags or glass jars. I don't have the room to can. So I found a hand jar sealer on Amazon fairly inexpensive. That why I can can vegetables and fruit. And it works..
@Denise_B17 Thanks for sharing your method. It sounds like you've got a great system in place! Dehydrating and sealing your tomatoes is a smart way to preserve them. Keep up the good work! Thanks for watching and Be Safe!
Definately use glass preserving jars for tomatoes!
@@SurvivalScope101 One can also add grated carrot and celery to the herbs, peppers, onions and garlic used in most canned tomatoes-to-pasta sauce recipes. Adds a bit of fresh flavor (even if there is no metallic taste)
Very interesting video. As a vegan, I agree with canned beans, canned mixed vegetables and tomatoes. My other choices would be some form of canned green - like turnip greens, kale, or spinach - and canned new potatoes (as a nice change from rice). If I had a sixth, it would be unsweetened pumpkin, which is a staple in my house.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Canned greens and pumpkin are such great additions to a vegan pantry. It’s always awesome to see how others are creatively incorporating canned goods into their meals! As a Southerner, I LOVE cornbread and Turnip greens with turnips! Thanks for watching, Be Safe!
2 of my grand kids are Vegans I have some food for them here, nutritional yeast, oat milk, coconut milk, non soya Vegan margerine, Almonds and sesame butter so we can cook when they are with me.
Just raid your yard for dandelions
@@vladboy1 Be aware if the yards have been sprayed with weed killer.
Offgrid prepper here. My must haves are beans, home canned ground beef, home canned tomatoes, home canned fruit, and corn. (If I could only choose 5). Powdered milk, flour, salt, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, yeast, powdered egg. I picked up a 3$ bread machine at thrift store and have not bought bread in years. Spices cinnamon, garlic, and pepper are must haves. (I have binns of spices).
It sounds like you've got a solid off-grid prepper list! Those home-canned goods will definitely keep you well-fed. That bread machine find is a great score-bread from scratch is the best! Thank you for watching an thanks for sharing! Be safe out there!
@@loris2168 I’m not off grid, but I have had things go south a time or three in recent memory. Worst long time was Covid, aka *The Virus.*
Now I’m a believer in having means to manage if the power goes down for a day or two, or, say, the electric company isn’t going to turn it on until Monday and you moved in on a Friday. Was glad I had a camp stove to boil water for a warm bath! Fixed food on it, too!
This is great advice for the person just starting out a absolute must a water straw to filter unknown water sources Amazon for less than 20$ some as cheap under 10$ keep one in every vehicle JIC you get hit with a EMP or other problems
I really appreciate your insight! You're absolutely right-a water straw is a must-have for any survival pantry. Somewhat mentioned in step #5, although not in a whole lot of detail. (It's hard enough trying to fit everything in and keep people watching long enough). Thanks for sharing! Be safe.
Good list! Pork & Beans, Various Soups, Ravioli, Tuna, Chicken, Mushrooms are my go to canned items. Honey, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter and Assorted spaghetti sauces and pastas are also standing by. A LittleBuddy Heater, Camp Stove and Candles are in the pantry. An emergency Car Battery Charger/Tire Inflator will be my Cell Phone’s power source.
Thanks for sharing your go-to items! It sounds like you've got a solid stockpile for any scenario. Thank you for watching.
I ate canned foods that were salvaged out of a sunk boat. No labels, so it was always a surprise, but in spite of exterior rust on the cans, they were fine.
Salvaged from a sunk boat? Talk about a “sea-cret” stash of survival supplies! I bet that never got boring at meal time. You might would think that the sea water would affect the cans. However, the salinity level of ocean water is actually lower than that of some of the salt levels of many brines and pickles. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
You had me at baked beans. I once survived for four months on homemade baked beans. Bread and butter was a luxury. 🤗
Bread and butter may be a luxury, but it sounds like you were living the "bean dream"! Thanks for commenting.
I don't know if Americans go for pickled onions, Brits do and a lot of Europe so store those rinse off the vinegar and they can go in the pot, so you have stew beans tomatoes and onions plus mixed vegetables
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I love hearing how different ingredients are used in various cuisines. It really opens up a world of flavor possibilities! Americans eat pickled onions as well. I myself love pickled red onions on my pulled BBQ sandwiches and on my tacos. Thanks for watching and be safe.
That's a great idea. Do you pickle them with other veggies. I was thinking of stew vegetables in a pickle jar.
@timothylongmore7325 I don't pickle myself I'm sure there are excellent books on the subject intriguing idea
My top 5 would be canned medium rare prime rib, canned king crab legs, canned diver scallops, canned baby back ribs, and canned jumbo prawns with honorable mentions to canned pizza, canned ice cream, canned skirt steak tacos, canned blue cheese wedge salads, and canned Chinese food (all of it).
Canned ice cream? Now that’s a scoop I didn’t see coming! I can’t wait for the day we have a canned buffet!
Love it! ;-)
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Nobody wants to be around YOU in a crises. Big whining unprepared baby.
Plus-- beans, beans are good for your heart !!!
Thanks for sharing.
& for Spice simplicity Get the flavored containers of pop-corn shakes.Salt-vinegar cheese even hot-wing shake.🤠
Thanks for sharing. Be safe.
Im from the Philippines Im stock piling canned pork and beans, sardines, tuna, squid, beef and pork, soup, milk
Thank you for sharing your stockpiling strategy! It’s great to see everyone taking steps to be prepared. Thanks for joining us from the Philippines. Stay safe.
I guess you live in the city, people from provinces mostly grow their own food. Kmusta kabayan, mabuhay.
I include in my pantry a couple of cans of pumpkin (not the pie filling). It is high in beta carotene and can be served as a side dish.
@derekbignell823 Thanks for sharing. Canned pumpkin makes a great side dish. I love it withgrilled pork chops or even ham steaks. Thanks for watching.
Never would have considered, but it sounds good! Thanks!!
I bought cases of canned fish - mackerel, sardines, kippered herring, oysters - during Amazon's Black Friday sale. I literally have months of protein on my storage shelves.
With that much canned fish, you might just be the next contestant on "Survivor: Canned Edition!" Just don’t forget to invite me to the feast! 😉
Thanks so much for a great information.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video! Be safe.
When I was in Boy Scouts, we used to get bacon in a can. There was enough bacon for 6 people in one can. Couldn't find any last time I looked for it. Love those can openers that don't make a sharp edge and allows you to put the lid back on. 🤠👍
Canned bacon? Sounds like a prepper's dream! If only they could can a full breakfast too-imagine popping open a can and finding eggs and toast waiting for you! But you can get canned bacon by itself. here is a link. amzn.to/4geJozj As an Amazon affiliate, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thanks and be safe.
I add just a small bit of beef 1/2 - 1lb beef with tomatoes, canned mixed veges, and can make a vegetable beef soup that last days for my family of four. 2 cans tomatoes, 1 can corn, 1 green beans, 2 cans mixed veges, 1 tbsp beef billion. Add extra carrot and potato if you've got them, also, fresh or canned.
That sounds like a delicious and hearty soup! It's amazing how a few simple ingredients can stretch into a meal that lasts for days. Thanks for sharing! Be Safe!
@SurvivalScope101 You, too. We all need to be preparing in afraid.
@deannealbrecht774 - I agree 100%! The world is going to Hell in a Handbasket! Be Blessed.
Canned pumpkin real good one
Absolutely! Thanks for sharing.
I've been making medicinal tinctures of mushrooms. I am a sensible prepper. I don't have as much food stockpiled as I'd like but we're gaining all the time, little by little. The reason I mentioned the tinctures is each 1 quart jar of medicine is one quart of 100 proof vodka. While I'm making them for sale and personal use they are a great stockpile of booze/medicine. Many preppers overlook medicine. I've put away maybe $100 worth of sinus medicine and found my reishi tinctures works better and has many other uses. I've also put away a lot of antibiotics bought from vet supply and taught myself to make colloidal silver.
It's awesome to hear that you're experimenting with medicinal tinctures! It's true that many preppers focus solely on food, but having a good stock of medicines is equally important. Keep up the great work!
Dunno what´s available in the US, but over here in Europe I´d go for NRG5 food (swiss production), kind of premium military rations. It´s dry bricks based on grain/oats, enriched with fats, sugar, vitamins and trace elements. Mixed with cold or warm water, they provide a high quality comprehensive and easily digestible meal. Comes in one day packages of 500g, providing 2300kcal each. Guaranteed durability is 20 years from production. Just buy, store and forget, no need to swap stuff every year or the other due to limited durability. Regular price is around 10 bucks, but with large package discount and a special offer it may be half.
Additional canned or dry stuff to enrichen variety of taste may be nice to have, but there´s no need.
@andreaslange8256 Thanks for sharing your insights on NRG5 food! It sounds like a fantastic option for preppers looking for long-lasting and nutritious meals. It's always great to learn about different products available in various regions. Thanks for watching and be safe.
@@SurvivalScope101 Got myself a box of 28 daily rations and additional have my allday food stash anyway, may last another 2 or 3 weeks. And being limited on food won´t kill you for weeks and months (depending on physical constitution), so I´m fine for at least 3 months. I´m not into long term preparation - if there´s a need to find a food source after 3 months, it probably would be necessary the same after 6 months with a bigger food stash beforehand. Not to talk other issues being of more urge in such a situation as whole.
Btw., a gluten free NRG5 variety is available too, if needed.
I really enjoy your channel, both educational and entertaining, thanks for your work!
@andreaslange8256 It's great to hear that you're well-prepared! Having a solid stash is important, and it's smart to think about both short-term and long-term needs. Keep up the good work! I am glad to hear that you enjoy the channel. I am working hard towards improving the experience, acquiring equipment a little at a time. It can get expensive. But soon enough! Thanks again.
I have had canned whole chicken in glass that had a very good flavor.
I will likely have to get a pressure canner to put up chicken in glass.
I make a chicken sandwich with chicken in a package for backpacking, along with avocado mayonaise and slivers of canned jalapeno peppers escabeche that has the carrot dices.
I don't bother with bread so much when I can more easily make wraps.
I am inspired to pressure can in glass baby back ribs mentioned elsewhere.
I like white beans so I will stock up. I might pressure can that in glass as well.
I am intrigued by canned leafy vegetables I have seen in stores. I like leafy kale and okra. Maybe I could pressure can those?
Another skill I would like to have is pickled vegetables, because pickled red onions are a favorite. I would have pickled beets, pickled baby carrots, and sauerkraut if I could preserve brats: maybe I could have some vienna sausage in my supplies.
My store bought shelf stable food includes stewed tomatos, beef tamales, sardines, kipper snacks, and single serving spam I can consume without heating. I haven't mentioned I purchase artichoke quarters and kalamata olives. Feta cheese and packaged mozarella in brine is long lasting.
I have canned pineapple chunks on hand. I like canned white peaches and canned elberta peaches. I will have to make my own canned red or black raspberry preserves. I always like to have canned pears in water.
If I had to limit it to five items: white beans, stewed tomatoes, beef tamales, sliced jalapeno peppers, artichoke quarters. I can have these cold, and be satisfied.
Wow, it sounds like you have a great plan for your pressure canning adventures! Those chicken sandwiches with avocado mayo and jalapeños sound delicious. Best of luck with your canning journey! Thanks for sharing.
I edc a 16 oz, single stack 6" 9mm in a kydex front pants pocket. I deepened the chamber of a spare barrel to 9x21mm and make my own solid aluminum bullets, on a lathe. They are hollowbased, hollowpointed and sawn nearly in half, lengthwise. I drive them 2200 fps with 6.5 grs of Alliant Bullseye, which I worked-up to in this gun. 500 ft lbs but no more recoil than a hot 380. I own only 2 more handguns. One is a belt 9mm just like the pocket gun, for practice without wearing out the pocket 9mm. The other is a pocket 22, just like the pocket 9mm, with a silencer option. I also have pocket airsoft pistol.
Thank you for sharing your impressive setup! It's always great to hear from fellow preppers and learn about their unique approaches to survival. My EDC is a GLOCK 27 ( subcompact 40 cal) with OLIGHT and green dot, shoulder harness with 2 extra clips.
Frankly it sounds like you are prepped to rob others stash in time of crisis.
@@rhensontollhouse nearly everyone will be doing the same, or starving to death. I"ve got a year's supply of food cached at my BOL, Do you? You're not going to get to use the roads, nor stay where you are. Dogs will smell your food and hang around, causing people to notice. It will be quite easy to snipe you thru a window, or at night burn you out. The entire idea of "bugging in' cant work, Cities will burn, due to not having any water in the pipes. Idiots, drunks, smokers/dopers, malicious pos's (the kind that spray paint other's property and vandalize thing) setting fires or causing them accidentally. When shtf, people will be forced to flee the cities in order to get water. They wont be running the gauntlet to go back, either. So they will have no choice but to move on to small towns and rural areas in an attempt to get food. They will take the stored grain, livestock, produce like locusts. It will all be gone in one month. The the fish and game will be gone in another month. There's 100 million dogs and cats in the USA, They will be hunting, too. In another month, they will all have been eaten by humans and then the cannibalism will start in earnest. 6 months in, 90% of the population will be dead, most of suicide. They wont be able to face what they'd lost and what they will have to do in order to survive.
Don’t forget some can opener’s
Absolutely! Without a can opener, those beans are just fancy paperweights!
CANNED FOODS I GET.
1.Stews n Soups
2. Canned Meats.
3. Canned Veggies and Fruit.
4. Rices, Pastas. Instant Rice
has virtual ease of Cooking.
5. Peanut Butter and Jelly.
6. Crackers, B&M Canned Bread.
Can't always have Fire or Away to Cook So Canned and Fast Cooking Instant Rice and Pastas make everything a Tad easier.
Just make sure you Can Clean Your Cookware very Good to keep possible food related illness.
Aswell. This gentleman is right,
Check your Canned Goods regularly
for Spoiled and Bad Foods in your
Pantries.
Oh be sure to check your water Storage for Leaks and Foul Oders
Good Luck All.
Thanks for sharing your list! It’s always good to have a well-stocked pantry, especially with quick meal options. Your reminders about cleanliness and checking for spoilage are super important too! Thanks for watching and be safe.
The thing I appreciate here is that the five foods discussed all may be eaten out of the can if there is a major power outage or, God forbid, a national power grid outage as a result of cyber warfare by bad actors.
Thank you for your insight! It's important to think ahead, and I'm glad you found the food suggestions practical. Thanks for watching and be safe!
Before the age of convenience stores, everyone with a garden growing their own food was a "prepper". They canned their summer harvests for the winter seasons. When food is plentiful, can it for when it is scarce. We've just come to take affluence for granted.
You're absolutely right! It's fascinating to see how the concept of prepping has evolved over time. Growing your own food and preserving it is such a valuable skill!
For me it is canned RUM ! (okay, I put the bottles of rum in a can and then store them in the crawl-space under the house) They can be used for barter/trade if the economy turns south. Of course mood-adjustment is another useful application . . . . . . (ouch!)
I do have a 'revolving' stock of canned goods for everyday use & to be 'prepared'. Also into solar powered power stations of greater than 1500 watts output to run your basic microwave, induction cook-top, fridge-eh-frator, & keep other 'devices' charged. take care, rh
@richardhobbs7107 - Thank you for sharing your approach to preparedness! It's inspiring to see how you've combined practicality with a bit of fun. Your insights are much appreciated!
Good to see a guy with the right priorities...go bro go!
Canned tamales (Hormel) are surprisingly edible. I’ve rated 7 year old cans with no issues, except they talk behind your back.
Ha Ha! I caught that. Thanks for sharing.
GOOD JOB SIR...
@@sethsanders2875 Thank you, Sir. It means a lot to me to get a comment every now and then. Thanks for watching, I really do appreciate it. Be safe!
Dried beans do go bad, they stay hard if not kept up. They also take water to soak them in, yes that water can be used to water plants as someone said but just keep it in mind, plus make it stuff you really like, and cook with these foods if your not sure how to go about something . Out in the field is not the time to figure it out.
Thank you for sharing your insights! It's always good to hear practical tips from fellow preppers. I appreciate your advice on using what you love!
& for a quick spice a couple of pieces of beef jerky in the boil.⚡🤠
A complete meal! Got my mouth watering, now! 🥣 Thanks a lot! ✌️
Grand'Dad was in WWII and lived through the depression so he taught me a lot.🤠
That's awesome, it's amazing, the things that stick with us from our childhood.
I've wondered why canned vegetables have a 2 year due date on them. But yes beans are the best. Protein when meat not around.
Great observation! Canned vegetables do have a shelf life for quality reasons, but it's impressive how they can last so long. And you’re right-beans are a fantastic source of protein! And there are so many choices! Thanks again!
I eat a lot of canned beans, preferred over cooking dry beans myself. I add spices, stewed tomatoes and pour it over rice. Easy meal and filling.
Sounds like a delicious and convenient meal! Canned beans really do make life easier in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.
the BOL has to be in the woods around your local water source. you dont need to own land in order to cache stuff there, nor to dig a tunnel there, post shtf, you can create a spiderhole in 1 night. have 2 of them 20m apart and you can connect them in 2 weeks. The bugout and everything else, post shtf, has to be done at night, leaving no sign, showing no light, making no noise. otherwise your stuff will be stolen before shtf. Bury some split in half, 2 ft long, 4-5" OD logs, for use as shoring and treat them vs rot. you only want or need 12" of dirt over your 2x2 ft tunnel Rig a 22lr noisemaker on each lid. halfway thru the tunnel, create a 3s3x8 ft sleeping chamber and turn around area. You can did the tunnel from both ends. Every 12" of forward travel, drive a stick up thru the dirt, centered on your tunnel. Have 2 sticks and a string on the surface, so you can check on the alignment of the tunnels every 2 ft or so of forward travel. Dig 2 ft per night, from each end and hide the excavated dirt. Doing so takes just as long as digging and bagging the stuff. you dig the tunnel in advance, It will collapse, fill up with water/mud/spiders, skunks, etc. Why do all that work until you NEED to do it, right?
Dude, that's intense! I love how detailed your plan is. thanks for the tips.
What about beef jerky ?
@maxiesky9594 - Beef jerky is the ULTIMATE SURVIVAL FOOD! Check out my video here. ua-cam.com/video/SXOvQtX6OoU/v-deo.htmlsi=c-vyv8x68Vrlj8IC
Don't forget the bullion and the spices.
Gotta get it right.
@SurvivalScope101 They really make the difference, and even if they're old, they can make many different tastes with the s same ingredients to avoid food boredom, which is always difficult to avoid. Thanks for all of the great ideas.
@SurvivalScope101 I've actually started retort canning so that when the power goes out, I'll have meals ready to eat. Beed stew, brats and sauerkraut, cooked eggs and sausage, & cooked Italian sausage and hamburger. In 2020, I really started to buckle down on the prepping, but I now realize I need more salmon than tuna. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing your prepping journey! It's inspiring to see how seriously you're taking it. Your meal ideas are fantastic, and I appreciate you being part of this community! Thanks again.
@SurvivalScope101 I'm happy to share ideas anytime. We're all in this together, my friend 😉
For those who has a garden you can can in bottles all of this things and more, I still eating food from 2019, just as an option!! Great video though, everyone specially if you have kids, should be prepared.
Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. It’s great to hear that you’re making use of your garden - prepping for the future is always a smart move! Thanks for sharing and Be Safe!
I once beens in the carrot sauce and my neighbor had shit in his apple dash...but cake is almost fanny.
If you have cans get a vibtage can opener at the thrift stores ..the new can openers are so cheap they fall apart quick ...
Very true! A reliable can opener is just as essential as the canned food itself-can't have a survival pantry without it!
additions to those in the video----
vegetables beets, spinach, peas
meats - store version of spam, pork, ground beef
fish: sardines, herring
general additions--- corned beef hash, beef ravioli, chunky style soups, condensed cream soups, instant potatoes, powdered milk,
Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate your input! Those additions will definitely help others expand their pantry options... But back to the video, If you could only choose 5 canned foods...?
@@SurvivalScope101 I think your 5 are probably a great base for the 5 option. I would keep you alive and healthy . My additions are what I keep stocked in addition to those 5.
@willtopper I do appreciate your input! It’s always helpful to explore different perspectives on survival foods. Variety does keep things from getting boring. Thanks for watching. Be safe.
Mine would be Heinz baked beans , Ambrosia Creamed Rice , Corned Beef , Pilchards ,Beer !
Thanks for sharing your list! It's always interesting to see what others consider essential for their survival pantry. Thanks for watching.
the only things I have in 'cans' is coconut oil and peanut butter. lthe rest is grains, powdered milk, salt, sugar, Koolaid. I've got a bit of honey, vinegar, baking soda. food supplements. My plan is to dig a tunnel at my BOL and stay in it all but 1 hour per night. The dry goods are scatter-buried their. (at night) If you guys want a work out now and then, bury a 20 gallon drum with 3" of gravel under and around it. Do one per night for a week and you'll have a year's supply of dry goods buried (per adult) . A year's supply of the fats, etc, (for one person) can be lashed to a mountain bicycle and towed behind it on a trailer, as you walk beside the bike.
It sounds like you have a solid plan for your supplies! Digging a tunnel and storing your goods is definitely a unique approach. Your dedication is impressive! Just make sure to stay safe while you’re burying all that food! Thanks for sharing.
@@SurvivalScope101 it was bought and most of it was buried when biden got in. 20m of 2x2 tunnel can be dug in 2 weeks, if you have two spiderholes to start -with. A spiderhole can be created in one night. It takes longer to hide the excavated dirt than it does to dig the 5 ft of tunnel per night. That is, unless you have a river or big creek to just dump the dirt into. How would you get the two tunnels to match up, 12" of dirt overhead?
That's an interesting perspective! Tunnel construction is definitely a complex process, and the logistics can be quite challenging. Matching up those tunnels while maintaining the overhead support is no small feat!
@@SurvivalScope101 @SurvivalScope101 nah, just poke up a stick when you only have 12" of over-burden. two stakes and a string determine the line on top of the ground. Shore up the overburden every 2 ft or so. 12' of dirt can't kill you, if a couple of feet of it collapse, but you dont want to have to fix it, or be exposed as you do so, either. T'he Viet Cong lived in tunnels for 30 years, as they defeated the Japanese, the French and the US. they were digging in clay, so no shoring was needed. T'hey had to be 30 ft down, tho, cause 500 lb bombs were being dropped on them.l They had miles and miles of tunnels in the Iron Triangle, just 70 miles from Saigon, during the entire war. One of the tunnels is now a national museum for the Vietnamese. read "the tunnels of Cu Chi". Amazing stuff. The fighters demanded to see a movie before they'd go atack a US base. These attackers were made in order to let some of the VC slip onto the base (tunneled under when the base belonged to the French) and get the medical supplies that the house-girls had stolen and cached while they worked for the GI"s.
@EsyuDac - Absolutely, and as you mentioned about using the bicycle to move supplies. That's how the NVA and Viet Cong moved tons of supplies on the Ho Chi Minh trail. They used modified bicycles. They would load hundreds of pounds of supplies onto the bikes, then walk beside them pushing the bikes like a cart along the jungle trails.
i got all of these right! however, i chose tuna instead of salmon purely based on my own preference.
It's awesome to hear you got them all right! Tuna is a great choice-everyone has their own flavor favorites. Gotta go with what you love, right? Thanks for sharing!
I've read a number of sites that say canned tomatoes are a good source of food but should not be eaten straight from the can like in a salad for example ... but that it needs be to be cooked. What is your take on this?
@VideoGuyHawaii Yes, it is generally safe to eat store-bought canned tomatoes straight from the can. The canning process involves heating the tomatoes to a high temperature, which sterilizes the contents and kills any harmful bacteria. This means that commercially canned tomatoes are safe for consumption without further cooking.
However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:
Flavor and Texture: While it's safe to eat canned tomatoes raw, they may not taste as good as fresh tomatoes or even cooked tomatoes. Canned tomatoes can be watery and may lack the fresh flavor and sweetness of raw tomatoes. They are typically processed to remove skins and then sealed in a can, which alters their texture and flavor profile.
Nutritional Content: Canned tomatoes retain many of their nutrients, including lycopene, an antioxidant that is more bioavailable when tomatoes are cooked. So while you can eat them straight from the can, cooking them can enhance their flavor and nutritional benefits.
BPA Concerns: Some canned goods, including canned tomatoes, may contain Bisphenol A (BPA) in the lining of the cans, which has been linked to health issues. If you're concerned about BPA exposure, look for brands that offer BPA-free packaging or consider using glass jars instead.
Safety Precautions: Always check the can for any signs of damage such as dents, rust, or bulging before opening it. If a can is compromised, it could indicate contamination, and it's best to discard it.
Usage in Recipes: While you can consume canned tomatoes directly, they are often best used in cooked dishes where their flavor can meld with other ingredients. For example, adding them to soups, stews, sauces, or casseroles will enhance the overall taste of your meal.
In summary, you can safely eat canned tomatoes straight from the can; just be mindful of their flavor and texture differences compared to fresh or cooked tomatoes. If you want to enjoy their best qualities, consider incorporating them into your cooking! I hope this helps, and thanks for stopping by and watching. Be safe.
@@SurvivalScope101 Thanks for a great response.
I prefer keystone ground beef as my top long term can food. Also canned ham.
Nice picks! Keystone ground beef and canned ham are solid choices. Gotta love having some tasty options when the world gets wild!
Another reason to use water packed fish instead of oil packed is the oil gets rancid after a relatively short time...
Thanks for reinforcing this point! It’s always great to have more reasons to choose water-packed fish. Your input is much appreciated! Thanks for watching.
Interesting point. My in laws had a hunting cabin out in the woods. They would leave a can of tuna in oil in case anyone got stuck in the wilderness and was able to break in. Their thinking was the tuna in oil wouldn't freeze.
Thank you 🤠👍👌
Your welcome, thank you.
Tomatoes & okra with a beef bullion cube, Viola.beef verge soup.⚡🤠
With a Dash, or 4 or 5, of Louisiana Hot Sauce! Thanks for sharing and be safe!
I'm canning pinto beans right now. I'm single so I'm using pints jars.❤
Canning pinto beans may not be a romantic dinner, but hey, at least you know these beans will always be there for you-no strings attached! Thanks for watching and be safe.
When SHTF don’t worry as you chose the low sodium options.
Got to get those priorities right. :)
Absolutely! Low sodium options can make a big difference in staying healthy during tough times. It’s all about smart choices!
I live in south africa...we have different products here..but similar....beans....tinned corned beef...i think you guys call it spam...tinned chicken is rare here...pilchards or sardines...we have a major natural event every year on our east coast...a massive satdine run making sardines.common and cheap...salmon is way expensive..tinned mix veg...tinned tomatoes...here tomato and onion mix is common ...very useful for making sauces gravy stews etc...great with pasta and maize meal.
.called pap here...a staple food..it means porridge..eated as porridge or a starch similarish to mash potatoe..with sauce...relativy cheap.versitile and easy to store..
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your local insights from South Africa! It’s amazing how diverse survival foods can be around the world. Your tips will definitely help others looking to adapt their pantries! We also have corned beef hash. Spam, is like a chopped ham meat product with spices, Spiced Ham, Spam. Thank you for sharing your views and I appreciate you watching. Be Safe.
I have canned pork, canned tomatoes, canned tuna, canned butternut squash, and canned lemon marmalade.
That's a solid selection! You've got a great mix of proteins, veggies, and even a sweet treat. Your survival pantry is looking strong! Thanks for commenting, I appreciate that.
🇺🇸Thanks for the great information. I’m 65 and I try to be realistic. I want to be prepared to have no power refrigeration for one month. That means water food protein enough to survive a month. It actually turns out being kind of fun every time we go to the store, you grab a different category of canned food
I'm glad you found the information helpful. Being prepared is so important, and it sounds like you're taking great steps to ensure you have everything you need. Thanks for sharing and be safe!
Might also need to canned whupass .Worked good for popeye the sailor man.
Spinach! Canned whupass is on my shopping list now! I guess we all need a little Popeye strength to tackle our challenges! Thanks for watching.
Great video thanks ❤😊
You are so welcome, thanks for watching.
I eat the carnivore dietary lifestyle and so no beans, veggies, or canned tomatoes. At age 72 I weigh from 171-174 pounds (what I did in high school and have more muscle mass) eating as much as I please and I have based my emergency storage on consuming meat. My doctor approves, so I'll stick with what works for me.
Sounds like you’re the ultimate prepper! While others are stashing beans, you’re just piling up the steaks! Who needs veggies when you’ve got muscle mass on your side? Thanks for watching.
#1 Beer. Hops, selected grains, just like Corn Flakes in a can.
If you have enough beer the other 4 won't matter.
@oceanmariner LOL, I love it! That's an interesting take! While beer might not be a traditional prepper staple, it can definitely bring some comfort during tough times... And if we're gonna be stuck in a bunker, we might as well have a good time, Right? Just remember.... It's a B.Y.O.B. get together. Thanks for sharing and stay safe!
Good video! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching! Your support means the world to me!
QUESTION? Is anybody else having more problems opening cans without pull top lids? Maybe I'm just old and useless. With hard tom open jars, I figure salt or sugars tighten lids, so I turn the jar upside down in hot water until the salt or sugar melts dry & attempt to open.
@victorwadsworth821 - It's hard to find a good manual can opener that won't break after the first couple of cans. Maybe consider trying the old fashioned "Stab and Lift" style can opener. Good luck and thanks for watching.
@@SurvivalScope101 losing strength in hands, no one to help with. Got my Boy Scout knife 🗡️ as a reserve measure.
I use a plastic strap oil filter remover to open jars.
@skiptomylou22 - Thanks for sharing your tip! It's always great to hear how others find unique solutions to everyday problems.
@@skiptomylou22 They used to use a leather belt that way on oil filters.
Thank you.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks
Thank you for your comment! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video!
Thank you ❤
You're welcome , thank you. 😊
why? do you work for Campbell's Soup? That stuff is VERY heavy, bulky, expensive has WAY too much salt in it. If you get a $40 hand cranked grain mill (walmart, ONLINE ONLY) and buy grains direct from the farmer, at harvest time, on average, rice, corn, wheat, soybeans. average $10 per bushel. A bushel is 55 lbs, but it'll have 10% chaff and dust in it. A bushel of wheat or beans average offering 1000 calories to the lb, (rice is poor in this regard) If you're active as a big man, you need 3000 calories per day in summertime and 4000 per day in winter. 50 lbs in a bushel, $10 for the bushel, means a lb of grain costs 50c. So a day's supply is $1.50 per man. if you ate nothing else. Of course you need sources of fat and protein, but powdered milk, dry beans and peanuts can do that. Peanut butter is SO cheap, when bought in bulk is $2 per lb and it has 2500 calories per lb. along with a lot of protein. So it runs at most $2.50 per day to adequately feed a man
A can of veggies has VERY few calories in it and they run over $1 per can. and offer only 150 calories per lb. If they were all you had to eat, you'd have to eat 20 cans of tomatoes per day! In other words, all they are good for is a source of vitamins and minerals. and a bit of flavor. You can have pills for the vitamins and minerals and powdered or cubed broth and spices for taste. I just saved you over $1000 per year per person in your group. and maybe your life. Scatter bury the dry stuff, that keeps long term, at your BOL. Bury the vinegar there, too, cause it keeps forever. For $200, Wally's sells a 7 cubic ft chest freezer. That's where you keep your meds, food supplements, oils, seeds, spices, coconut oil.
When you bugout, walk beside a mountain bicycle, with 100 lbs of food lashed to it. Behind the bicycle, have a small trailer with the short term (frozen) goodies. They keep forever, if frozen, so you dont have to replace them every 1-2 years. Amazon sells solid rubber bike tires and a spring clamp for mounting your silenced autorifle across the handlebars. Extend those handlebars so as to let you walk erect and comfortably beside the bike. Get night vision, night sights on your guns. Dont be out and about in daylight, dont make noise, dont show a light at night. or you'll get shot during shtf.
You talk about how heavy a can of soup is, and then go into detail about 50# bushels of this and 50# bushels of that and pushing a bicycle uphill with 100 pounds of supplies strapped to it. I think you just don't like soup. However, I do appreciate your detailed and well thought out comment. Thanks for watching and be safe out there digging all of those holes.
@@SurvivalScope101 the holes were dug long ago and not many are required when you bury a 20 gallon drum in each hole. A can of soup is almost 2 lbs. So 100 lbs of soup is just 10,000 calories. 100 lbs of coconut oil and peanut butter is 300,000 calories. I've got you beat by 30 to 1. You need to do a bit of google searching before revealing your extreme ignorance on this subject. I said to bury the dry goods and the vinegar. Almost nobody has any reading comprehension any more. I recently had a guy who just OVERLOOKED that I said to WALK BESIDE the bicycle and tried to give me a ration of crud. about pedaling a bike with all that stuff on it. :- ) Boy, did I ever make HIM look the fool! PB has 2600 calories per lb, coconut oil is 3900 calories per lb. You COULD bury the honey, because it never goes bad, but you dont need a lot of it, it's very expensive and animals will kill to get it. So having honey in a cache endangers all the rest of that cache and having all of your honey in one cache is likely to be a disaster. So I decided to just make the honey part of the bicycle trailer's cargo. I can abandon/hide the bike trailer, or its contents if I must. and maybe go back for it later. I have no intention at all to be bugging out in daylight, or being out in daylight at all for the first year, maybe 2 years of shtf, cause I dont want to get shot.
Thanks for your comment! You make a great point about calorie density being a crucial factor in survival planning, and items like coconut oil and peanut butter certainly pack a lot more calories per pound than canned soup. You're right-caloric efficiency is something to consider carefully when weight and storage space are limited.
The video was meant to explore CANNED FOOD options that balance nutrition, shelf life, and versatility. Of course, every prepper’s strategy will vary based on their specific needs and circumstances, and I appreciate your input on diversifying food storage with high-calorie options.
I’d love to hear more about your strategies. Feel free to share any additional tips or resources others in the community might find helpful. Just don't judge my intelligence level. You don't know me.
@@SurvivalScope101 I challenge the entire premise that you want more than a small amount of your prepping money spend on canned food. It's just not much bang for your buck If you just want comfort food, quick/easy to heat up and eat, look into chile, twice as many calories per can as vs soup., Gravy, pasta. powdered milk, granola, honey make a good mix. I dont plan to do any baking with the ground up grains. It takes 3 passes thru the grain mill to convert the grain into flour. ONE pass cracks the grain well enough to make porridge., so that's how I plan to eat it. Baking in the woods is a huge pita, and so is any other way of cooking other than boiling/simmering in a metal pot. Possible exception of solar ovens. I dont know anything about those, other than the fact that I'd not CARRY one. :-) It would have to be cached.
@EsyuDach Thanks for following up and sharing your perspective! You’re absolutely right that calorie density and preparation effort are critical considerations when prepping, especially for long-term or off-grid scenarios. I appreciate your suggestions-foods like chili, powdered milk, honey, and granola are great options for their versatility and calorie-to-weight ratio.
Your point about grain milling is also a great tip for those planning to stock grains. Making porridge instead of flour-based foods is a smart way to save time and energy in the wilderness. I haven’t explored solar ovens much either, but caching one could be an interesting addition to a setup.
We’re all part of the same community here-teaching, learning, and sharing ideas about preparedness. Everyone’s approach is different, and that’s what makes discussions like this so valuable. Let’s keep things respectful so we can all continue to learn from each other. Thanks for contributing to the conversation and providing such detailed insights!
Beans,salmon, canned vegetables.. canned meats- chicken, canned tomatoes,
Thanks for watching.
Sockeye salmon , dolphin free, from the west coast of canada i buy. I eat the bones and skin.
That's awesome! Sockeye salmon is such a delicious choice, and it's great to hear you're enjoying it in all its forms! Thanks for sharing and be safe.
I don't know what I am doing. I have bags of dried beans, chic peas, tomatoes, corned beef, tuna, ham, chicken. I can go 3 weeks without shopping. I have canned veggies as well. Loads of rice!
Thank you for sharing your situation! It’s always inspiring to see how resourceful people can be with what they have. You’ve got a solid stash; I’m sure you’ll come up with some amazing meals! Thank you for watching.
Tomato paste is a candy to me. I enjoy it as is.
That's a unique perspective! It's interesting how food can evoke such different feelings and tastes in everyone. Thanks for sharing.
Chilli, chicken soup, and fruit
"Only Three Canned Foods", Nice! Thanks for sharing your picks! Chilli and chicken soup are classics, and fruit is a great way to add some sweetness to the mix!
1. can Chili Beans with meat like chicken Chili beans or Beef that has sauce has most what you need
2. Corned Beef Hash the potato and fat kind it has all you need
3. Good meat can Ravioli has meat, cheese, pasta, sauce
4. Beef Stew with real chunks of Beef with veggies which has potatoes and carrots and other vegetables, with sauce and extra fat
5. Some kind of Meat soups that have real veggies, pasta, meat like chicken or beef, beans like Italian Soups which has almost everything you need to live - so that is a lot of types of food in One Soup Can.
Though I agree with your cans - the ones I listed are meals already cooked and has all your cans into one can yet I gave you 5 types of meals. You can add water to any of them to make them all soups - you could use to boil down sauce to make it for burrito fillings, you could mix two cans together like chicken chili beans with the Italian soup can to make more types of dishes yet with different flavors. The corn beef hash with potatoes can make sandwich filling or breakfast with found eegs or mixed with oatmeal grain for a type of meatloaf. These 5 cans have so many uses. Just make sure the ravioli is the good kind and not these cheap crap they sell for kids.
@nyxnoch Thank you for adding to the discussion! Your suggestions really highlight how creative we can be with canned meals. It’s all about making the most out of what we have!
i only bother to own one longarm and it's just for shtf. I ieither do everything else with my pistols, or dont bother to do it (with guns) It's a silenced, shorty AR-15 in 223, with a .22lr conversion unit. It stays hidden in my vehicle, cause it's unlikely that you'll have a longarm when you need one around the house. I open carry the practice 9mm around the house. so that if i need a gun, it's less than 1 second from placing a careful hit on an intruder. If I go out of the house, I put the belt gun in the little vault wit the .22 pocket gun. That way I know that nobody is messing with my guns. There's no safe place to leave your other guns when you bug out. My belt gun is my wife's sidearm if shtf and the 22 will be in my daughter's holster. I literally wrote THE books on making silencers. They have sold half a million copies (mostly the 22 lr book) thru Paladin press. Amazon bought out the remaining stock when Peter died and Paladin went out of biz. They still sell a used one now and then. "how to make a silencer for a 22". I know how to make a pocket 22lr pistol plenty quiet enough with a can that's only 2.5" long. Added to the 5.5" long Beretta M21 pocket 22, that's 16 ozs and 8". It groups 2" at 25m, cause the front sight is on the front of the can and I added a real, luminous rear sight to the slide. I pinned down the "pop up" barrel and fitted an extractor. The DA trigger pull and trigger overtravel has been removed. A Taurus PT22 mag has been fitted, for 1 more rd and the pinkie finger extension on the mag. The safety level has been enlarged and extended further forward, cause the gun is carried cocked and locked. So, yeah, you might say that I"m deeper into prepping than most people. :-) The little 22 is great fun to take on hikes in the woods and has won many a $10 bet as to how far away I can hit a 10" steel disk with it, standing unsupported. :-)
I don't feel the need for a long gun either, except maybe a 308 for hunting larger game. i hunt small game with a pellet rifle. It won't draw attention from unwanted guest in a survival situation. However I am seriously considering an ar15 in 300 blackout. debating on the RATTLER or the JAKL. And I also like the Genesis Gen12, for cleaning up a "big mess".
My problem is room to store.😮
I feel you! Finding space can be a pain. Maybe stash some stuff under the bed or in the closet or a dresser drawer - prepper style! 😄 Thanks for commenting. Be safe!
I would use canned fish with the oil for more calories and the fat makes you feel full longer. Also, if you buy canned veggies, buy them seasoned as much as possible so you use less spices, the juice is flavorful. It also keeps up moral in a scarcity situation.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Your insights on using canned fish and seasoned veggies are really valuable, especially for those looking to make the most of their meals in challenging situations. Thanks for watching.
Kind of hard to hide in the bushes after eating a can of beans
Haha, true! Beans have a way of making their presence known, don’t they?
Canned tuna beans corned beef canned fruit peas
Thanks for sharing your go-to canned staples! They really do make meal prep a breeze!
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Salmon is very good, but canned sardines: 1- Far lower cost. 2- Even more nutritious than salmon. 3- Lower on the food chain than salmon so even lower in heavy metals. 4- Even more sustainable than salmon.
Great points! Sardines definitely pack a powerful nutritional punch and are a fantastic choice for any survival pantry.
I can do everything on the list except canned chicken. I find canned chicken nasty, but I have like 10 cans of tuna. the same with canned potatoes...only if I was starving to death
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It’s always interesting to hear different preferences. Tuna is a solid choice, and I'm glad you have a backup plan! Thanks for watching!
You can dress up canned chicken much as you would other canned meats. Canned chicken added to a rice dish can make a nice meal.
@@maybee... I have a refined palate.
Canned potatoes - are awful.
cambium is 600 calories per lb, ready to eat. The issue is the prep required to GET it ready to eat. dice up the inner bark, boil it, fry it in fat of some sort, and then chew it. Let your saliva extract the starches and then spit out the fibers. The fibers will lock up your guts, so avoid them. You have to mix the starches with some sort of fat, or they wont move thru your guts very good at all. Cambium is like a potato, you put butter on boiled potatoes, yes? You prefer fried potatoes over boiled potatoes, too, correct? This is more food value than canned veggies, bro.
Thanks for sharing that detailed info about cambium! It’s always great to learn about alternative food sources and their preparation methods. Every prepper can use all the knowledge they can get!
I can my own chicken. It tastes delish when used!
That's awesome! Canning your own chicken is a great way to preserve flavors and have delicious meals ready to go. Thanks for sharing.
Cans of mixed vegetables have no advantage in terms of storage size. If you have 3 cans of mixed corn, green beans, and carrots, you could as well have a can of each. Same space, more versatility. And cans of individual vegetables are on sale frequently; not so much for mixed veg.
You make a solid point! Having a variety of individual vegetables can definitely maximize versatility in your pantry. It's all about finding what works best for your needs! Thanks for sharing.
Nothing is wasted.
For sure! In prepping, it’s not just about what you stockpile but how creatively you can use it all!
@@SurvivalScope101 Indeed!
Roast beef hash! Check the back of the can, has it as all.
Absolutely! Roast beef hash is an excellent choice. I appreciate you taking the time to engage. Thanks for watching and be safe!
Yes, I *have* eaten beans straight out of the cans as a cheap, no-cook meal. Prefer Garbanzo beans.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s always great to hear how others make the most out of their prepper pantry!
@ in my case, it was often during periods when I was simply too tired to cook, mostly due to serious chronic disease, disabilities, advancing age, and all of the available resources going toward “essential activities,” e.g. cleaning.
Cleaning is the hardest “daily living” activity I know of - one hour, total, per day, is my physical and mental limit, and that presumes I do nothing else that day - and I often have to do it repeatedly when needing to do it to an “average” standard, so as to avoid trouble during inspections. (Need cataract surgery - early next year, I hope. Needing to get my face within a foot of the surface so as to clean it is no fun.)
Not sure if that what is commonly meant by “prepping” - though there could be *some* crossover in the future.
Canned peaches
Canned peaches are a classic! They’re so versatile and can be used in many recipes or enjoyed straight from the can.
If you are in a situation where you're living off your stored supplies for an extended period of time. Chicken's lower fat compared to other meats is a negative, not a positive.
That's an interesting point! While chicken does have lower fat, it can still be a valuable protein source. It's all about balance in your survival pantry and ones own specific dietary needs.
In a survival situation I would think you would want high fat choices. It gives the most calories per gram and is an important source of fuel. After all look at what Inuit peoples mainly consume. Its fat
Yes, it can be beneficial to store high-fat foods in a survival situation because they provide long-lasting energy and insulation. Fats contain more than twice the energy of carbohydrates per gram. In a crisis, fatty foods can help maintain body weight and energy levels when food is scarce.
However, storing fats and oils long term can be difficult because they can go rancid if exposed to oxygen. Rancidity can be a cause of heart disease, cancer, and arteriosclerosis. Here are some tips for storing fats and oils:
Store in a cool, dark place: Keep fats and oils in a sealed container in a cool, dark place to prevent exposure to air.
Refrigerate after opening: Once opened, store vegetable and olive oils in the refrigerator.
Consider the type of fat or oil: Some fats and oils can only be stored for a few weeks, while others can be stored for up to 10 years if stored properly.
My 5 Cans .....
Canned meat
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned seafood
Can opener
Thank you for sharing your list! It's always great to see what others consider essential for their survival pantry. Thanks for watching.
Beef in gravy, chicken, tuna, beans and green beans. Both me and my dog can eat and enjoy them. But a bulldog on beans no one really enjoys
Sounds like you’ve got a survival pantry fit for both humans and canines! Just remember, no one wants to be stuck in a bunker with a gassy bulldog!
Canned haggis should be first on the list.
Served with mashed potatoes and "NEEPS and TATTIES"! Canned haggis definitely has its fans! It’s great to see people thinking outside the box when it comes to survival prep.
@ My wife thinks it’s disgusting, but it’s simply the cousin of corned beef hash. Just substitute one meat for another, and one vegetable for another!
Loved the video BTW!
@martystrasinger3801 Thank you. I appreciate it. Be safe.
I made black belt as a US soldier in Korea, $10 per month for 2-4 guys in a class, from a 5th Dan who could kill the average man like you'd flick a fly off of your arm. I shot my way to the top 10% in the world and US in IPSC "combat' pistol shooting. I believe in being ultimately ready to fight, but I also believe in avoiding such crap like the plague. If I have have to shoot somebody, I'm walking away and leaving the US for several years, living in the bush. of canada from 1 may to 1 November, and the rest of the year in Mexico. When I hear that the wanrants been dropped, or one never got issued, I might return to the US, but not the state where the incident occurred.
It sounds like you've had quite the journey! Being prepared and having a plan is essential, whether it’s for survival or just navigating life’s challenges.
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canned fish and meat. Stew, chili, beans and soup. Want to avoid high acid food as it corrodes the can faster.
Thank you for sharing your insights! It's always helpful to hear what others prioritize in their prepper pantry. Those choices are definitely solid! Thanks for watching.
Can tomatoes go bad faster because of accident
Yes, accidents can definitely speed up the spoilage process for tomatoes, especially if they get bruised or damaged. It's always best to handle them with care!
Hate canned vegetables except tomatoes & beans. I would rather stock up on vegetables seeds. Also not a fan of canned meats. Only will stock up on canned tuna and other fish.
I totally get that! Fresh veggies can be a much healthier option and really add flavor to your meals. Tuna and fish are great choices for protein too! Your decision to stock up on seeds is a smart move for future gardening. Thanks for sharing. Be safe.