This gear edition of Storm The Wire Video covers food and water storage. You can re-use clean heavy duty hard plastic 1 gallon containers (avoid using old milk jugs) or the standard 2-liter soda bottles after they have been cleaned. If you would rather you can buy the 2.5 gallon containers from the grocery store, six 2.5 gallon containers will give you enough water for 3 days using the water for cooking/washing/drinking or 2 weeks if just used for drinking water. Another option is three 5 gallon water cooler style jugs or the same used for camping purposes. You may have to buy a pump or spigot to use these. At camping or surplus stores you may also be able to find 15-50 gallon drums. Tap water in clean containers or commercially bottled water will last at least 2 years before rotation is needed. More resources on food storage can be found on my YouTube playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=59336926284AE129 Store bulk dry goods including rice, pasta, dry beans, grains, etc. in clean heavy duty plastic containers like food grade buckets. Ideally you would use mylar or vacuum sealed bags with oxygen absorbers, but the food will still last years if rodents do not compromise the plastic container. Food can lose some nutrients and discolor over a long period of time due to oxidation if not sealed in mylar or vacuum seal but can still last up to a decade. Store containers in a temperature controlled - cool, dry place if possible. It is advisable to purchase a food dehydrator and vacuum food sealer to aid you in your food storage endeavors. A home canning device may also be useful. Learn to save and sprout seeds and plant a food garden. In an average size pantry it is not difficult to accumulate 6 months to 2 years of canned goods, store what you eat. Remember your cooking oils, and shelf stable spices, sauces and vitamin supplements. You will need foods with a balance between high complex carbohydrates, high protein and unsaturated fats.
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