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What Are Powdered Eggs?

By Ben Slaughter August 15, 2025 | eggs food freeze dried freeze dried food powdered eggs

Powdered eggs are particularly popular amongst campers, hikers, survivalists and preppers. But what exactly are powdered eggs? Well, to put it simply, powdered eggs are eggs that have been dehydrated and turned into an easy-to-store powder. Fresh eggs, which are obviously very tasty and also rich in protein, need to...

The Long Shelf Life of Powdered Eggs: An Essential Survival Food

By Ben Slaughter January 01, 2025 | eggs food freeze dried freeze dried food powdered eggs

The Long Shelf Life of Powdered Eggs: An Essential Survival Food Powdered eggs emerge as a great solution for survival scenarios, offering convenience, ease of preparation, and an impressive 25-year shelf life. Dispelling myths, powdered eggs aren't a substitute but a real egg product. The production involves washing, cracking,...

How much food should I store for an emergency?

By Brody Danielson November 13, 2020 | be prepared emergency food emergency preparedness food food storage freeze dried freeze dried food preparedness prepper

How much food should I store for an emergency? This is a question customers ask all the time and in light of the disasters of 2013, we’ve changed how we answer. As we mentioned last week, you’ll want to carefully determine your calorie needs as you make your emergency plan....

How to Properly Store Grains Long Term

By Brody Danielson February 21, 2020 | be prepared emergency food food food storage food supply grains

How to Properly Store Grains Long Term Paleo diet gurus argue that people should not consume grains because 10,000 years is not long enough for the human digestive system to adapt. That is a rather extreme viewpoint, especially when you look at growing evidence that grains have been part of...

Repel Bears While Camping - What to Do and What NOT to Do

By Brody Danielson February 21, 2020 | animal bear camping food outdoors

Repel Bears While Camping - What to Do and What NOT to Do Running into bears while camping can be a harrowing experience. An encounter with a 240-pound black bear has a way of reminding you humanity isn’t always at the top of the food chain. Fortunately bear attacks are...

Non-Hybrid vs Hybrid Seeds: What's The Difference?

By Brody Danielson February 21, 2020 | food food supply growing food hybrid seeds supply

Non-Hybrid vs Hybrid Seeds: What's The Difference? Whether you’re concerned with the rising cost of food or just want to be self-sufficient, you may have started growing your own fruits and vegetables. If so, you may have discovered the ongoing debate about the pros and cons of hybrid and non-hybrid...

Vegetarian MRE: Options, Storage, and Usage

By Brody Danielson February 20, 2020 | emergency food food food storage food supply vegetarian

Vegetarian MRE: Options, Storage, and Usage Of the estimated 240 million adults 18 and older in the U.S., research indicates about 8 million are vegetarians, and of those, about one million are vegan. According to surveys, the needs of people interested in vegetarian meals differs, which can certainly also apply...

Pickling 101

By Brody Danielson February 20, 2020 | emergency food emergency preparedness food food storage pickling prepper

Pickling 101 Most people think of “pickles” as pickled cucumbers and only as a garnish. Did you know you can pickle a wide variety of fruits and vegetables? Pickles of one kind or another have been made for more than 4000 years and are so popular in the United States...

Long Shelf Life Foods to Keep in Your Pantry

By Brody Danielson February 19, 2020 | emergency food emergency supplies food food storage shelf life storage 1 comment

Long Shelf Life Foods to Keep in Your Pantry If you are thinking about setting up an emergency pantry in your house, that is a laudable goal. However, you need to keep in mind that selecting the right foods is just part of what it takes to be a successful...