The Best Prepping Foods to Stockpile Before It’s Too Late by an Ex-CIA Officer

This guide details how to evaluate canned ham for long-term food storage, drawing on expert insights from Alaska Prepper. It covers inspecting cans for safety, understanding expiration dates per USDA guidelines, comparing brands like DAK and Iberia, and preparing the ham for consumption. The emphasis is on maintaining food quality and safety through proper storage and inspection, even with products significantly past their 'best by' date.

This guide details the process of preparing and cooking a 20-year-old freeze-dried sirloin steak, as demonstrated by former CIA officer Jason Hanson. It covers the reconstitution and cooking steps, highlighting the longevity and quality of freeze-dried survival food from Freeze Dry Wholesalers. Hanson's expertise in survival skills underscores the practical application of this long-term food storage method.

This guide, presented by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, details how to assemble a 'blackout bag' for power outages. It emphasizes including essential lighting and communication tools such as multiple flashlights (SPYTAC X-6), a reliable lantern, a multi-powered emergency radio (Solar Crank TY9900), and glow sticks. The bag itself should be durable, with a 3V Gear sling bag recommended.

This guide, based on insights from Alaska Prepper, focuses on long-term food storage strategies for emergency preparedness. It details how to store various food items, including freeze-dried meals, canned goods, oils, and pantry staples, to last for years or even indefinitely. The advice emphasizes proper storage conditions and recognizing signs of spoilage, drawing on practical experience and USDA guidelines.

This guide, presented by an experienced prepper from SensiblePrepper, focuses on improvising survival solutions using common household items. It details the multi-functional uses of items like zip ties, contractor bags, various tapes, and batteries, emphasizing preparedness for diverse scenarios from natural disasters to civil unrest. The instruction highlights the importance of redundancy in fire-starting methods and sensible stockpiling.

This video from Alaska Prepper provides expert advice on optimizing emergency food storage by focusing on cost-effective DIY packaging over expensive pre-packaged solutions. The speaker, an experienced prepper, details how to save significant money by buying bulk ingredients like beans, rice, and pancake mix, and repackaging them using Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers, contrasting this with the higher costs of brands like Augason Farms and Mountain House. Key takeaways include prioritizing dehydrated over freeze-dried vegetables for density and recommending pressure canning for meats as a more economical alternative to freeze-dried options.

This guide, presented by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, outlines critical steps for disappearing without a trace. It emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness with cash reserves, strategic location selection in smaller, conservative cities, and avoiding electronic footprints. Hanson, a New York Times best-selling author with expertise in executive protection, stresses that discipline and habit changes are paramount for successful evasion.

This guide details a technique for escaping zip tie restraints, taught by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson. It emphasizes proper positioning of the zip tie lock, tightening it for easier breakage, and using explosive downward force with raised hands to snap the restraint. Hanson notes that adrenaline in a real-life situation provides the necessary strength.

This guide details the creation of a low-cost, improvised flail weapon using common hardware store items. As demonstrated by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, this 'nut on a string' can be assembled for under $5 and is designed to be TSA-compliant when disassembled, making it a discreet self-defense option for travelers. The weapon's effectiveness is highlighted through impact demonstrations.

This guide, drawing on insights from former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, outlines techniques for deterring individuals with malicious intent. It emphasizes acknowledging potential threats with eye contact, avoiding escalation, and projecting confidence through body language. The use of a tactical pen as a subtle deterrent is also discussed.