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Different Kinds Of Survival Food Supplies

By Gloria Gardner


If you are concerned about the devastation that can be caused by any kind of disaster, you may be putting together an emergency stock of survival food supplies. With constant threats of major weather changes, with flooding and hurricane season being but two potential disasters, as well as unforeseen circumstances such as war or the end of the world, it is not uncommon to find many people taking such measures. This way, you can ensure that you and your family are covered.

It is estimated that the majority of homes only have enough food stocked in their fridges and on their shelves to last 3 to 4 days. This is not long at all. However, the recommended amount of supplies should be enough for three days in an emergency. Canned and dried products make it very possible to survive for longer, but there are an increasing number of products that ensure longer term survival, with equally long shelf lives.

Calculating the daily intake of each family member will help determine the amount of items necessary. On average, a person consumes between fifteen hundred and two thousand calories per day. These numbers will help in properly planning a survival kit.

You will need vitamins as well as minerals for suitable nutrition. Look for these, as well as high-energy goods. These will give you the most value, especially with the amount of storage space available. Don't forget that you may need to move with supplies, so consider heaviness.

Canned goods generally last for 1 year after purchase date. Backpacking meals are prepared specially to last anywhere from five to seven years. The longest-lasting nourishment comes in the form of freeze-dried and nitrogen packed items in lined heavy duty cans. Their shelf life can be up to or more than 30 years.

Finally, when purchasing survival food supplies, consider whether preparation would be a possibility or necessity. If meals need to be prepared using heat, invest in a portable chemical heater. These often come with bulk packs of MREs.




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