Typically societal collapse is a long slow decline, but there are exceptions to this. For instance, warfare, drought, large-scale natural disasters, totalitarianism, lack of personal freedom, or terrorism can quickly bring on societal collapse The main reason I say this is because a majority of the people in the western world provide for themselves by … Read more
You can’t get more realistic Societal Collapse Scenarios than the ones listed below. Why? Because they are real scenarios. The examples aren’t the zombie apocalypse but they might as well be when you look at the death tolls from war, famine, disease, genocide, and poor living conditions. Because my writing leans towards survival and emergency … Read more
In the United States, Wheat stored for long-term storage is wheat berries, wheat kernels with the husk removed. Removing the husk also removes fats, lipids, and oils that reduce shelf-life. I’ve used hard white Wheat to make homemade bread and pasta, but it has many more uses than that. Removing the husk doesn’t detract from … Read more
Beans are among the best foods you can store in bulk to build up a massive stockpile of emergency food for long-term national disasters, civil unrest, and family emergencies. I have over 200 pounds of pinto and black beans stored in my pantry. After a lot of research, I found the easiest and most effective … Read more
Non-perishable foods(NPF) are the cornerstone of long-term emergency food storage. Most of the store a decade to infinity and beyond. Among them are foods that have been tried and tested for thousands of years; they are the best foods you can stockpile because they last for decades and don’t require rotation. I have 100s of … Read more
When I think of shelf-stable foods for emergencies like natural or man-made disasters such as tornados, hurricanes, or forest fires, the first thing that comes to mind is hearty canned food like soups, stews, fruits, vegetables, and meats. Shelf-stable food also includes any other edible that can sit in the pantry without refrigeration, ready to … Read more
Storing rice in a 5-gallon bucket is a simple process. I’ve accumulated hundreds of pounds of rice using food-grade buckets, Mylar bags, and 2000cc oxygen absorbers. It’s easy, believe me; if I can do it, anyone can. To store rice in a 5-gallon bucket for long-term storage, first line a food-grade bucket with a five … Read more
When societies collapse all bets are off, survival isn’t guaranteed even for the prepared. The most likely collapse scenario in the Western World is financial collapse. A consumerist society greased by a global financial system teetering on the edge of the abyss. I am not a professional scientist or a specialist in Collapsology, but it … Read more
The cheapest foods with the longest shelf-life happen to be the best foods for long-term emergencies. When I’m picking backbone foods I want two things the longest shelf-life without refrigeration and tried and tested. The twenty-seven foods below can be stored in a cool dry root cellar or an air-conditioned closet. 27 Affordable Survival Foods … Read more
White all-purpose flour can be stored short-term in an airtight container, but it can also be stored long-term for emergency storage. Keeping bleached-all-purpose types of flour is pretty straightforward. If you are holding it short-term in your pantry, make sure it’s in an airtight container. If you are storing it long-term, it needs to be … Read more
