Survival Food Storage: How to store food long term for emergencies with A American Tactical Rifleman

Published on May 7, 2021
Duration: 54:39

This video provides a comprehensive guide to long-term food storage, focusing on a cost-effective system using rice, beans, Mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, and food-grade diatomaceous earth within five-gallon buckets sealed with Gamma Lids. The method aims to preserve food for up to 25 years by creating an oxygen-free and moisture-free environment, with practical demonstrations on preparation, sealing, and storage. It emphasizes the importance of bulk staples like rice and beans as a foundation for survival, supplemented by other shelf-stable options.

Quick Summary

The most effective long-term food storage method discussed involves using bulk staples like white rice and beans, sealed in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers and food-grade diatomaceous earth, then placed in five-gallon buckets with airtight Gamma Lids. This system creates an oxygen-free and moisture-free environment designed to preserve food for up to 25 years.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction to Survival Food Storage
  2. 00:39Guest Introduction: Donnie from Angry American
  3. 01:01The Importance of Long-Term Food Storage
  4. 01:12Lessons from the Pandemic and 2020
  5. 02:08Preparedness in Florida: Hurricanes
  6. 02:36Microcosm of Crisis: Gas Stations & Grocery Stores
  7. 02:57COVID-19 as a Rehearsal
  8. 03:25Short-Term Memory of Americans
  9. 03:47Preparedness as Smart Insurance
  10. 04:03Focus Beyond Guns: Skills and Supplies
  11. 05:05The Overlooked Importance of Food
  12. 06:09The Hardest Resource to Get: Food
  13. 07:08The Survival Food Market
  14. 07:28Freeze-Dried Food: Pros and Cons
  15. 08:09A Better Storage System: Legumes, Pasta, Rice
  16. 09:08Zombie Survival Products and Early Business
  17. 09:41LDS Community and Food Storage Expertise
  18. 10:37Phases of a Crisis: The First 72 Hours to 2 Weeks
  19. 11:20Phase One Food: MREs and Snacks
  20. 12:15Phase Two Food: Freeze-Dried Meals
  21. 13:45Number 10 Cans for Long-Term Storage
  22. 14:54Canning Vegetables and Meats
  23. 15:18Storing Animal Proteins: Spam
  24. 16:21The Secret to Enough Food: High Caloric Intake
  25. 16:52The Base of Survival: Beans and Rice
  26. 17:35White Rice vs. Brown Rice for Storage
  27. 18:06Bucket Storage System Demonstration
  28. 18:36Storing Sugar and Salt
  29. 19:06Storing Flour and Pasta
  30. 19:37Making Meals from a Base of Food
  31. 21:31Filling the Bucket: Mylar Bags and Nitrogen
  32. 22:10Bucket Storage System: Oxygen Absorbers
  33. 22:56Mylar Bags for Preparedness
  34. 23:30A System for 25-Year Food Storage
  35. 24:22Sterilizing Buckets and Environment
  36. 24:54Food Grade Buckets vs. Standard Buckets
  37. 26:32Using Gamma Lids for Airtight Seals
  38. 27:50Preparing Mylar Bags for Filling
  39. 28:24Adding Food to the Mylar Bag
  40. 28:45Introducing Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
  41. 30:42Adding Double O2 Absorbers
  42. 31:13DE's Role in Preventing Insect Infestation
  43. 32:09Where to Buy Diatomaceous Earth
  44. 32:44Armor Plating Your Food Storage
  45. 33:30Stacking Buckets for Year's Supply
  46. 33:50Supplementing Bulk Food Storage
  47. 34:17Understanding Bucket Capacity (Rice)
  48. 34:45Finalizing Bucket Preparation
  49. 35:01Moisture Absorbers vs. Oxygen Absorbers
  50. 35:19Selecting the Right Rice for Storage
  51. 36:22Adding Diatomaceous Earth to Rice
  52. 37:37Mixing DE and Rice
  53. 39:04Transferring Rice to Mylar Bag
  54. 39:52Adding Oxygen Absorbers to the Bag
  55. 40:30Sealing the Mylar Bag with a Hot Iron
  56. 42:41Allowing O2 Absorbers to Work
  57. 43:00Labeling the Stored Food
  58. 43:17Achieving 25-Year Food Storage
  59. 43:43The True Wealth of Stored Food
  60. 44:49Diversifying Storage Locations
  61. 45:07Cache Creation and Site Selection
  62. 45:22Understanding Food Storage Duration
  63. 45:54Gardening vs. Bulk Storage
  64. 46:12Storing What You Can't Grow
  65. 46:30Creating Menu Variety with Stored Food
  66. 46:44Personal Food Storage Scale (Metric Tons)
  67. 47:12Other Uses for Storage Buckets and Bags
  68. 47:37Larger Storage Drums (55 Gallon)
  69. 48:15Learning from Survival Stories (Selco)
  70. 48:26Historical Examples: Stalin's Famines
  71. 48:43Food as Power in Crisis
  72. 49:10Opening a 10-Year-Old Bucket of Rice
  73. 50:31Assessing the 10-Year-Old Rice
  74. 51:25The Role of Diatomaceous Earth in Longevity
  75. 51:27Cooking the Stored Rice
  76. 53:22Final Thoughts on Food Storage
  77. 53:38Appreciation for Experts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best method for long-term food storage?

The most effective long-term food storage method discussed involves using bulk staples like white rice and beans, sealed in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers and food-grade diatomaceous earth, then placed in five-gallon buckets with airtight Gamma Lids. This system creates an oxygen-free and moisture-free environment designed to preserve food for up to 25 years.

How long can food be stored using the Mylar bag and bucket method?

When properly executed with Mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, food-grade diatomaceous earth, and sealed in a food-grade bucket with a Gamma Lid, food can theoretically last for 25 years or more. A 10-year-old sample of rice stored under less-than-ideal conditions was opened and found to be perfectly preserved.

What role does diatomaceous earth play in food storage?

Food-grade diatomaceous earth acts as a natural desiccant, absorbing moisture, and as an insect repellent. Its fine, sharp particles dehydrate and kill insects that try to infest the stored food, while also helping to keep dry goods from clumping.

Why is white rice preferred over brown rice for long-term storage?

White rice is preferred for long-term storage because it has been processed to remove the bran and germ, eliminating the oils that can go rancid in brown rice. This makes white rice significantly more stable and longer-lasting when stored properly.

What are the essential components for creating a long-term food storage system?

Key components include bulk staples like white rice and beans, Mylar bags for sealing, oxygen absorbers to remove air, food-grade diatomaceous earth for moisture and pest control, and durable five-gallon buckets, preferably with airtight Gamma Lids, for protection and stackability.

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