By Denis Korn
Know the facts about do-it-yourself packing!
By popular demand I am posting this updated article first written 5 years ago and still timely and important, especially as more and more folks are packing their own to save money and create a diverse selection of food reserves. This information is always […]
By Denis Korn
Use A Comprehensive Guide to Long Term Food Reliance as the language of long term food storage – defining and clarifying terms, product options and related information
As the awareness and motivation to store food provisions for extended periods of time grows with every alarming headline, I have been asked […]
Shelf life considerations for preparedness foods is an essential factor in effective preparedness and survival provisioning. […]
By Denis Korn
When I consult with preparedness planners about the various food options for long term storage, the foremost question is, “What is the shelf life?” Shelf life considerations for preparedness foods is an essential factor in effective preparedness and survival provisioning.
HISTORY
When I began in the natural foods/outdoor recreation/preparedness industry in […]
By Denis Korn
Interest in the use of oxygen absorbers for those who pack their own food storage has been extremely high since I wrote the following post in February that introduced my detailed article Using and About Oxygen Absorbers. The post highlighted the beginning of my article with an appropriate link to the whole […]
By Denis Korn
The foods being referred to in this post are shelf-stable freeze-dried, dehydrated, dried commodities. Optimal storage conditions can also be applied to wet pack: retort, MRE’s, canned goods, and other specialty longer term wet pack foods.
Temperature– This is the primary factor effecting the storage life of foods. The cooler the […]
Do-it-yourself Foil Pouches
By Denis Korn
The purpose of this article is to present specific details and recommendations for packing your own shelf stable foods for food storage, including what works and what doesn’t in creating an oxygen free atmosphere for long term food storage, and the common misconceptions of how to do […]
The Essential Emergency Planning Guide for Food and Water
by Denis Korn
The Preparedness Essentials
These guidelines, questions, suggestions, and facts are directed to issues concerning food and water planning during emergency situations, outdoor recreation, or any situation where proper food […]
There are six conditions to be aware of when storing food for emergency preparedness food storage, or outdoor recreation. The foods being referred to in this post are shelf-stable freeze-dried, dehydrated, dried commodities. Optimal storage conditions can also be applied to wet pack: retort, MRE’s, canned goods, and other specialty longer term wet pack foods.
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