Emergency Food Brand Recommendations

GBGX2 · 09-11-2017, 10:48 AM

Greetings, we are considering taking the plunge and ordering some long term food items (Up to 6 months worth). I am confident that there are many on this NH forum who have stockpiled food for whatever may come.

Can you let us know what brand you chose and why ? Canned, Freeze Dried, etc. Did you buy Online, Costco/Sam's Club, Local etc

Any assistance would be helpful.

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Thanks to all !

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GBGX2 · 09-11-2017, 12:59 PM

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ishoot308 · 09-11-2017, 02:27 PM

If you have a Sam's Club membership they sell the "Augason" brand of emergency food rations. They come in all different sizes and configurations with up to a 30 year shelf life if stored properly. Best to check it out on their web site. No one can touch Sam's price on this stuff either.

Dan

Rich · 09-11-2017, 03:01 PM

I don't know if you get to Hooksett very often, but the last time I was in Riley's Gun shop, they had a whole assortment of this sort of thing. I think to feed the 'dooms day preppers' type of person? If you're not near there, you may want to call ahead to see if they still have it.

I think also Kittery Trading Post had some.

Hillcountry · 09-11-2017, 04:20 PM

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MAXUM · 09-11-2017, 04:51 PM

You can get as suggested stuff that is dehydrated and lasts for 30 years but I'd argue who the heck wants to eat that stuff.. if you've ever had a mil spec MRE... yuck can't be much better. It's expensive though. Yes Riley's does keep a wide selection of dooms day stuff in the lower level there.

Or you can do what I did, build some shelves in your basement and buy in bulk when stuff is on sale, pretty soon you got a nice supply of food that you use and when it starts getting low buy more. Instead of buying a can or two at a time we buy cases at a time. Even better add a chest freezer and can do the same thing. Just keep rotating it out and you have a constant supply that is as big as you want it to be. Nice thing in the spring when it's time to stock the camp instead of going to the grocery store I hit the basement and stock the pantry.

If you go the route of a freezer, wise idea to get a vacuum sealer - we buy tons of meat on sale and freeze it, and load up on dirt cheap post holiday turkeys and hams.... never mind a deer usually ends up in there after a successful hunting season!

GBGX2 · 09-11-2017, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the insights, great information.

FlyingScot · 09-11-2017, 06:09 PM

Mountain House has very good tasting freeze dried food, marketed primarily to backpackers, but with a couple of different emergency options. I've enjoyed it for 4-5 day trips, it lasts for 30 years.

https://www.mountainhouse.com/

Seaplane Pilot · 09-11-2017, 07:16 PM

I buy from this company. I tested the food with a small order before I placed a large order, and it was great:

https://secure.food4patriots.com

SAMIAM · 09-12-2017, 09:31 AM

Second for Mountain House.....stockpiled some freeze dried meals in Florida for just such an event as we went through recently.
Tried some just for the heck of it and it's really not too bad.
I's suggest getting #10 cans due to being rodent proof.

codeman671 · 09-12-2017, 09:58 AM

Mountain House has been the top name for a while now, but you pay for it. Augason is decent as well, and bulk specials are frequent on BJ's and Sam's Club websites. Watch the caloric count when buying to make sure you are really getting your moneys worth. Some will give you large # of meals or low pricing per serving, but it can come with low calorie counts per serving/meal.

There are plenty of people that say bad things about Wise, although they have been around for a while as well. Heard their stuff is very salty.

I don't own any long term storage food, but have looked into it in the past.

DRH · 09-12-2017, 02:58 PM

We've stocked up on a variety of Mountain House meals and have tried several of them. The stuff actually tastes very good!

thinkxingu · 09-12-2017, 03:47 PM

Mountain House are great, but if I'm going to be eating them for six months, shoot me now.

For real, though, Chicken and Rice, lasagna, and sweet and sour pork are all pretty good. And don't forget the ice cream sandwich--surviving the apocalypse is easier with snacks.

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DougNH · 09-12-2017, 05:56 PM

Mountain House

Meredith_Resident · 09-13-2017, 10:22 AM

I'd go with MREs

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GBGX2 · 09-13-2017, 11:27 AM

We certainly appreciate all the comments !

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09-11-2017, 02:27 PM	#4
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 5,277 Times in 2,051 Posts	Sam's If you have a Sam's Club membership they sell the "Augason" brand of emergency food rations. They come in all different sizes and configurations with up to a 30 year shelf life if stored properly. Best to check it out on their web site. No one can touch Sam's price on this stuff either. Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

09-11-2017, 03:01 PM	#5
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,244 Thanks: 72 Thanked 344 Times in 234 Posts	I don't know if you get to Hooksett very often, but the last time I was in Riley's Gun shop, they had a whole assortment of this sort of thing. I think to feed the 'dooms day preppers' type of person? If you're not near there, you may want to call ahead to see if they still have it. I think also Kittery Trading Post had some. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

09-11-2017, 04:55 PM	#8
GBGX2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alton Posts: 219 Thanks: 206 Thanked 187 Times in 61 Posts	Thank you all! Thanks for the insights, great information.

09-12-2017, 02:58 PM	#13
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 675 Times in 178 Posts	Mountain House We've stocked up on a variety of Mountain House meals and have tried several of them. The stuff actually tastes very good! __________________ DRH

09-11-2017, 10:48 AM	#1
GBGX2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alton Posts: 219 Thanks: 206 Thanked 187 Times in 61 Posts	Emergency Food Brand Recommendations Greetings, we are considering taking the plunge and ordering some long term food items (Up to 6 months worth). I am confident that there are many on this NH forum who have stockpiled food for whatever may come. Can you let us know what brand you chose and why ? Canned, Freeze Dried, etc. Did you buy Online, Costco/Sam's Club, Local etc Any assistance would be helpful. Admin.... if this post is in the wrong place, please advise. Thanks to all !

09-11-2017, 04:51 PM	#7
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	You can get as suggested stuff that is dehydrated and lasts for 30 years but I'd argue who the heck wants to eat that stuff.. if you've ever had a mil spec MRE... yuck can't be much better. It's expensive though. Yes Riley's does keep a wide selection of dooms day stuff in the lower level there. Or you can do what I did, build some shelves in your basement and buy in bulk when stuff is on sale, pretty soon you got a nice supply of food that you use and when it starts getting low buy more. Instead of buying a can or two at a time we buy cases at a time. Even better add a chest freezer and can do the same thing. Just keep rotating it out and you have a constant supply that is as big as you want it to be. Nice thing in the spring when it's time to stock the camp instead of going to the grocery store I hit the basement and stock the pantry. If you go the route of a freezer, wise idea to get a vacuum sealer - we buy tons of meat on sale and freeze it, and load up on dirt cheap post holiday turkeys and hams.... never mind a deer usually ends up in there after a successful hunting season!

09-11-2017, 06:09 PM	#9
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,370 Thanks: 1,271 Thanked 1,016 Times in 626 Posts	Mountain House has very good tasting freeze dried food, marketed primarily to backpackers, but with a couple of different emergency options. I've enjoyed it for 4-5 day trips, it lasts for 30 years. https://www.mountainhouse.com/

09-11-2017, 07:16 PM	#10
Seaplane Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 664 Thanked 943 Times in 368 Posts	I buy from this company. I tested the food with a small order before I placed a large order, and it was great: https://secure.food4patriots.com

09-12-2017, 09:31 AM	#11
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	Second for Mountain House.....stockpiled some freeze dried meals in Florida for just such an event as we went through recently. Tried some just for the heck of it and it's really not too bad. I's suggest getting #10 cans due to being rodent proof.

09-12-2017, 09:58 AM	#12
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	Mountain House has been the top name for a while now, but you pay for it. Augason is decent as well, and bulk specials are frequent on BJ's and Sam's Club websites. Watch the caloric count when buying to make sure you are really getting your moneys worth. Some will give you large # of meals or low pricing per serving, but it can come with low calorie counts per serving/meal. There are plenty of people that say bad things about Wise, although they have been around for a while as well. Heard their stuff is very salty. I don't own any long term storage food, but have looked into it in the past.

09-12-2017, 03:47 PM	#14
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,216 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,049 Times in 1,272 Posts	Mountain House are great, but if I'm going to be eating them for six months, shoot me now. For real, though, Chicken and Rice, lasagna, and sweet and sour pork are all pretty good. And don't forget the ice cream sandwich--surviving the apocalypse is easier with snacks. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

09-12-2017, 05:56 PM	#15
DougNH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Meredith Bay/MA Posts: 79 Thanks: 117 Thanked 49 Times in 19 Posts	Mountain House

09-13-2017, 10:22 AM	#16
Meredith_Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 67 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	I'd go with MREs Sent from my LGUS997 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ In riding horses, we borrow freedom.

09-13-2017, 11:27 AM	#17
GBGX2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alton Posts: 219 Thanks: 206 Thanked 187 Times in 61 Posts	Thank you ! We certainly appreciate all the comments !