Canned Food for Survival

Canned food items can be used for long-term survival, at least a year or more, in an emergency. There are benefits to using canned food versus other food items for survival.

Significance

Canned food is much cheaper than stocking up on freeze-dried foods. It is also easier to purchase over time and stays fresh for just as long.

Function

The canned food should be non-perishable items only. Also, most food can be made in the can in an emergency by just adding water.

Types

Any type of canned food can be purchased. Having a good mixture of foods available to cover all nutritional needs is best.

Time Frame

Canned foods have a longer shelf life than other foods. However, make sure before buying the canned food that you check the expiration date and that it will last at least a year or more on the shelf. You want to have enough food to last a year in case of a long-term emergency.

Considerations

What you do need to consider is that canned food does take up more room than freeze dried foods. You will need ample storage for a year's supply of food.

References

• Preparing Basic Survival Stash
• Home Survival
• Canned Food vs Freeze-Dried

Resources

• Get a Kit
• 72-hour Survival Kit
• Survival-Warehouse.com