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Food for Survival - Foods that Last a Long Time



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The following are items that will last you for a long time in your food for survival kit. These items are ideal for quick-term emergencies because they don't require much preparation or cooking. Ramen noodles, which are cheap and easy to make, are great to keep in an emergency kit. Honey is also recommended due to its healing properties and anti-bacterial properties. Finally, you should always keep a small quantity of canned fruits in your bag, since these can be eaten outdoors.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal, a versatile food, can be used as a staple in survival kits. Oatmeal has low calories and fat. It can be used for breakfast and mixed with other food to create a variety. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals. It is low on calories and sugar. Oatmeal is an excellent food for long-term storage. It must be kept dry and away from direct sunlight as it can spoil if exposed.


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Beans

Beans are rich in fiber and protein. Because of their low fat and high nutritional density, beans are very easy to prepare and store. A cup of cooked beans has approximately 115 calories. A cup of beans has 8g of protein and a cup of dried beans has 125 calories. A half cup (or one-third) of cooked beans is about the recommended daily intake for both men and women, if they are not pregnant.

White rice

Rice is considered one of the most important foods for survival. Although it is true that rice is a good food for survival, it is not the best. While rice does contain a variety of nutrients, not every rice variety is able to provide all that your body requires to thrive and sustain itself. Long-term, you will want to consider other foods such as nuts or dried fruits to be eaten alongside rice. These foods are rich in essential nutrients and low in calories.


Canned fruits

Canned foods are great for long-term storage and preparedness. Cans are shelf-stable and can be consumed long after their expiration date. A recent study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that canned goods are safe to eat for over 100 years after their manufacture. Despite the fact that canned goods lose their texture, color, and nutritional content over time, they still contain high levels of vitamin C and A.

MRE's

If you're preparing for a natural disaster or other emergency, you might be considering using MREs as food for survival. MREs can be very convenient, but they can also have side effects. MREs can cause a change of stool, increased energy, and decreased thirst. These side effects aren’t exclusive to MREs.


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Nuts

Nuts are a great source for protein and nutrition. They're a great choice for long-term survival. The outer shells of nuts should be removed before storing, as they contain tannins that can make nutmeat taste bitter. Nuts should not be exposed to direct sunlight and stored in layers up to several inches. It is best to wait one month before shelling nuts if you are storing them for long-term purposes.




FAQ

How to Navigate Without a Compass, or with it?

Although a compass does not tell you where you're going, it can help you get back to your home in case you lose your bearings.

There are three options for navigation:

  1. By landmarks
  2. Magnetic North (using a compasse)
  3. By stars

Landmarks can be objects you recognize as soon as you see them. They are trees, buildings or rivers. Landmarks provide visual clues to where you live.

Magnetic North is simply the direction in which the Earth's magnetic field points. When you look up at the sky, you'll notice that the sun appears to be moving across the sky. However, the earth’s magnetic field actually causes it to move around the Earth. The sun appears to move across the sky but it actually moves around the horizon. The sun is directly overhead at noon. The sun is directly beneath you at midnight. The magnetic field on the earth changes daily, so the direction of the North pole's magnetic North pole can change every day. This could mean you can be off-course by quite a bit in one day.

Stars can also be used to navigate. Stars appear as if they rise and fall over the horizon. These are fixed points in space that you can use to determine your location relative to other locations.


What can you do when faced with a survival situation

There's not much time for you to think about what next. Prepare for everything. Make sure you know how to react when confronted with an unexpected problem.

If you're not sure how to proceed, it is essential to be flexible.

In a survival situation you might face the following problems:

  • Being trapped in a remote area
  • Getting lost
  • Limited food supplies
  • Low on water
  • Facing hostile people
  • Facing wild animals
  • Finding shelter
  • Fighting off predators
  • Setting fire to
  • Making use of tools
  • Building shelters
  • Hunting
  • * Fishing


What are some basic survival skills in the wild environment?

If you live off the soil, you must learn how to build a fire. It's not just a matter of lighting a match; you must learn how to start a fire using friction and flint. Also, you need to be able to avoid being burned by the flames.

It's important to learn how to make shelter with natural materials like leaves, grasses, trees, etc. These materials will help you stay warm at night. You should also know how much water your body needs to survive.

Other Survival Skills

You can do other things to help you stay healthy, but they're not as vital as knowing how light a fire. While you may be able to eat many different species of animals and plants, you won’t be able cook them if it isn’t possible to light a flame.

Also, you will need to be able to identify edible and non-edible food sources. You could become sick or starve if you don't have this knowledge.


What's the difference between a folded knife and a fixed blade knife?

Folding knives fold down compactly so that they can fit into a bag or pocket. When not in usage, the blade folds down.

Fixed-blade knives have a fixed blade that can be used for normal tasks. They often have longer blades then folding knives.

Fixed-blade knives are more durable but less portable.


What is your best survival tip for the future?

Staying calm is the best way to survive. Panic will make you fail and you will die.



Statistics

  • In November of 1755, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 and a maximum intensity of VIII occurred about 50 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. (usgs.gov)
  • Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
  • We know you're not always going to be 100% prepared for the situations that befall you, but you can still try and do your best to mitigate the worst circumstances by preparing for a number of contingencies. (hiconsumption.com)
  • The downside to this type of shelter is that it does not generally offer 360 degrees of protection and unless you are diligent in your build or have some kind of tarp or trash bags, it will likely not be very resistant to water. (hiconsumption.com)



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How To

How to build a lean-to shelter

Lean-tos are small structures found throughout the United States. They are typically made from wood or metal poles covered by tarps, canvas, plastic sheeting, or corrugated roofing material. The roof is typically added after the walls, floor, or ceiling have been built.

Lean-tos are temporary shelters that are built to the side of buildings when the weather isn't allowing for permanent shelter. It can also be called a "leaning-to shed", "leaning-to cabin", or "leaning-to house".

There are many types o lean tos.

  1. A simple wooden frame with a tarpaulin covering. This type of lean-to is commonly seen in rural areas.
  2. A lean-to tent, consisting of a frame made up of poles which support a tarpaulin.
  3. A lean-to-cabin, also known "cabins-on-frame", consists primarily of a platform supported via beams and posts.
  4. A leanto shed, also known under the name "shelter–on–a-pole" or “paddock shed”, is made of a frame of poles supported by a cover.
  5. A leaning garage, also known by the names "garage ofstilts" and "overhang", is made up of a steel framework supported on concrete stilts.
  6. A leaning studio, also known as "studio -on–a-frame" or simply "studio -on–a-post", is made up of a framework with two parallel horizontal members ("posts”) and one perpendicular component (beam).
  7. A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.




 



Food for Survival - Foods that Last a Long Time