Economical Long Shelf Life Food - What Do You Like?

[AZ_Five56]

I was working on building up my food supply, and I just put a big order in for some Keystone meats. I've never had a problem with any of their products before, but every single can of Pork in a big order was bad with the lids bulging.

 

[BigNate]

I did a month of freeze dried stuff per person, and we've been buying a bit of "extra" canned stuff - like 5-6 extra cans when stuff is on sale - for a few years. The extra stuff goes in a different pantry. Like you said - the "best by" dates tend to be a couple of years - but presuming that they are actually sealed and sterile when sealed I can't see much difference between 2 years and 10 years. Every once in a while I'll open one of the older cans (the last one was about 5 years old - 3 years past the "best by" date) and so far they have been just fine.

 

[AndyEdw]

For something easy and ready-to-eat, I’d go with canned or vacuum-sealed nuts. They’re packed with calories, last a long time, and work as a quick snack or something to toss into a recipe. I also like to keep a stash of spices and seasonings—super cheap and they make basic stuff like beans or rice way less boring.

Honestly, I’ve found that checking out some online spots for natural foods can help mix things up. You can find stuff that’s healthy, lasts forever, and doesn’t feel like the same old cans.

 

[Excmelin]

I tossed a can in my pack for a camping trip and was impressed. If you're looking to switch it up, I’ve been keeping barley juice powder around too. It’s great for energy and doesn’t take up much space. Found it when trying to add more greens to my diet without lugging fresh stuff around.