How well prepared are u?

[Graebarde]

Originally Posted by mikeo80

Freeze Dried vs. M.R.E's

Which would YOU buy? Why? Have you already bought?

All things being equal (ie cost not a factor) I would opt for FD, due to wieght and space constraints. HOWEVER all things are NOT equal, and the MRE has the benefit of being READY TO EAT duhhhhhhh... while FD needs water to reconstitute in most cases. USE CAUTION eating freeze dried or dehydrated foods without first reconstituting.... you do NOT want it to do that in the guts...

Nonyons!!

Originally Posted by mikeo80

So far my "stash" of survival food has been things like soups and stews that can be eaten straight from the can without heating. Granted, warm soup or stew would REALLY taste good during a survival situation...However you might not want the neighbors to know you have food, water, fire, etc....

I am interested in reading what you have to write... I am looking to expand my "stash" for longer term survival.

My $0.02

Mike

Actually the wet pack is good, and less expensive than the FD or MRE. And you can use the can for the pot to heat it in and dish to eat out of... which is the point I would make, aquire some Nu-wick 120 hour candles. They can heat a closed space, as well as provide heat for cooking.. boil water in short order with six wicks going... and better than Sterno since it does not have noxious fumes to cope with, but like any open flame, it does still need ventilation. They're relatively inexpensive, light weight.. one in pack could make your day.

For home storage it's wet pack under rotation. It use to be home canned, dried, etc.. but been many years... I went through a period where I used the home stored items.,. that's what they were for right... not all emergencies are nuclear war... and dead is dead...

[headquarters]

How to store for it to keep for the longest ?

What kinds to get that keep better?

[dragoon500ly]

Originally Posted by headquarters

How to store for it to keep for the longest ?

What kinds to get that keep better?

this is about the best website that I've found for basic info:

https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/i...e_of_foods.htm

[Panther Al]

Originally Posted by bobcat

panther i have only one question.

WHY would you want an AC556? have you ever seen the A-team? that gun has gotta be the least accurate weapon ever. special forces munchkins can't even hit the broad side of a barn with it from the inside.

Came with the 50 as part of a deal. For an extra K, he tossed it in. Why not?


And if you are basing the effectiveness of a weapon based off of cheesy 70's TV shows that bragged about no one being hurt?

Seriously?

[Legbreaker]

Originally Posted by Panther Al

And if you are basing the effectiveness of a weapon based off of cheesy 70's TV shows that bragged about no one being hurt?

It was the 80's for that thicker, cheesier flavour!

[Panther Al]

Originally Posted by Legbreaker

It was the 80's for that thicker, cheesier flavour!

Ah yes, good point that: How did I miss that wiff of limburger?

[mikeo80]

Originally Posted by Graebarde

Actually the wet pack is good, and less expensive than the FD or MRE. And you can use the can for the pot to heat it in and dish to eat out of... which is the point I would make, aquire some Nu-wick 120 hour candles. They can heat a closed space, as well as provide heat for cooking.. boil water in short order with six wicks going... and better than Sterno since it does not have noxious fumes to cope with, but like any open flame, it does still need ventilation. They're relatively inexpensive, light weight.. one in pack could make your day.

For home storage it's wet pack under rotation. It use to be home canned, dried, etc.. but been many years... I went through a period where I used the home stored items.,. that's what they were for right... not all emergencies are nuclear war... and dead is dead...

I use the soup/stew/fruit as needed for normal every day menus. I just make sure that the Mrs. and I have at least that 30 day supply. So when we go shopping, I'll put 2 or three extra cans of something good in the cart.

AS far as storage, I live in one of the worst areas, south eastern part of North Carolina. HOT HUMID about 5-6 mths, nice about 2, cool to cold rest of year. All food items are kept inside house. If S&&& hits fan, every thing close to hand.

I 'll have to look into Nu-Wick candles. Good idea. I do have Sterno for emergency heating of food/water/etc. I have standard large candles.

My $0.02

Mike

[ArmySGT.]

[mikeo80]

Army Sgt,

Those pictures look like an old railway lantern. I have the "hurricane" style oil lamp. Lots of light, heat, not much use of oil fuel. I do have a couple of quarts of oil lamp fuel. Just in case......

My $0.02

Mike

[ArmySGT.]

It is a Dietz Lantern.

It is a 70 hour "Little Giant". Commonly used before battery powered lamps when installed with red tinted glass as a hazard warning device.

I bought this one for $2.50 and paid $4.50 for a new glass globe.

Dietz lanterns are still around but, like so much other stuff....... now made in China.