Costco is selling an “emergency food bucket” containing 132 servings of food that can last up to 25 years.
Apparently this is "causing concerns"
Costco link here.
Apparently this is "causing concerns"
Costco link here.
Costco Emergency Food Bucket
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Apparently this is "causing concerns"
Oh-yes, The chicken little "The Sky" is falling"
Being prepared is one thing, but some folks just can't help stocking up.
Ten years ago I was spending a LOT of time at the range. For every round I fired I replace it with two. Soon ended up with several thousand round's . So I limited mt range time and did a monthly count of ammo on hand, and replaced only if needed.
Oh-yes, The chicken little "The Sky" is falling"
Being prepared is one thing, but some folks just can't help stocking up.
Ten years ago I was spending a LOT of time at the range. For every round I fired I replace it with two. Soon ended up with several thousand round's . So I limited mt range time and did a monthly count of ammo on hand, and replaced only if needed.
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I’d like to know what’s in bucket for that price. I’ve got a giant tote full of “stuff”. Tuna, oatmeal, spam, jerky , instant coffee etc…… I keep it at my cabin. I also installed a hand (pitcher pump) on top of my well for water. I’m sure my giant tote of food from Walmart is cheaper than Costco bucket. But one or 2 buckets might be convenient during hurricane season in some parts. Or blizzard season in others.
Or, if you feel the need to a Gran-N-Go stash the bucket could be handy. There is an event coming up this November, that we're not allowed to discuss, which could cause temporary "confusion". I'm not in the market but I bet they sell a lot of these.
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FWIW there are nutritionl info labels on the Costco website, plus more info on Readywise website.
Sounds like you're pretty well stocked up. I have totes of "stuff' in the basement but I should check them as they've been there for some time
The Costco/Readywise buckets might have the advantage of longevity. esp. for storage at a remote location. I don't have the latter so would be "bugging in."
Edited to add: These are not listed on Costco Canada's website, so presumably we are to be spared the apocalypse-thingy and will continue to enjoy the "sunny ways" promised by our Head Honcho several years ago. With a dodgy back, the last thing I need is an Apocalypse to contend with
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A good choice for some. For us, since my wife is Gluten free (and I have adopted that as well to make things more convenient for cooking) and coupled to the fact that the "food bucket" stuff is just ehhhh at best, we have found what is a better approach for us.
We have stocked up on the normal things we eat everyday BUT that will last a very very long time. Of course it will not last 25 years, but since they are items we eat all the time, we constantly rotate them - eat the old and restock with new.
Progresso cans of soup
GF pasta
canned goods
steaks, chicken and ribs - frozen will last a while
cereals, mixes, condiments
crackers
paper goods and toilet paper
seltzer, water and a few soft drinks
booze - not just for consumption but for barter as well
batteries
fire started kits
med's, first aid stuff and OTC common drugs
etc, etc, etc.
We normally never have any food around for more than 6 months. The stock is constantly being rotated and as we stock up on new items we just use the stored stuff. PLUS - we do not need to store big buckets of food we will most likely never use. Storage is a premium in our home.
We have stocked up on the normal things we eat everyday BUT that will last a very very long time. Of course it will not last 25 years, but since they are items we eat all the time, we constantly rotate them - eat the old and restock with new.
Progresso cans of soup
GF pasta
canned goods
steaks, chicken and ribs - frozen will last a while
cereals, mixes, condiments
crackers
paper goods and toilet paper
seltzer, water and a few soft drinks
booze - not just for consumption but for barter as well
batteries
fire started kits
med's, first aid stuff and OTC common drugs
etc, etc, etc.
We normally never have any food around for more than 6 months. The stock is constantly being rotated and as we stock up on new items we just use the stored stuff. PLUS - we do not need to store big buckets of food we will most likely never use. Storage is a premium in our home.
Every time I read a thread like this I'm reminded on a story a friend once told me.
The friend was a Mormon I knew nothing of his religious beliefs at the time so I asked questions and one thing he told me about was the doctrine on having 2 years worth of food and supplies on hand for hard times.
So he told me a story about a friend of his who was unemployed and asked to borrow money for groceries, My friend asked him " Well what about your two year supply?" and the guy responded " But that's for hard times."
My friend said he looked the guy right in the eye and asked "What do you think these are?"
I don't even know if he intended it but I learned the lesson
The friend was a Mormon I knew nothing of his religious beliefs at the time so I asked questions and one thing he told me about was the doctrine on having 2 years worth of food and supplies on hand for hard times.
So he told me a story about a friend of his who was unemployed and asked to borrow money for groceries, My friend asked him " Well what about your two year supply?" and the guy responded " But that's for hard times."
My friend said he looked the guy right in the eye and asked "What do you think these are?"
I don't even know if he intended it but I learned the lesson
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The Costco bucket kinda appeals to me. (They have 'em on Amazon, same brand and others, too.)
I have long known I should keep a couple of weeks of food on hand for emergencies, more likely natural than manmade, in my view, but have never gotten around to it. Sticking a prepared emergency food bucket in the garage, hopefully one I would never use, would be an easy solution for me.
I have long known I should keep a couple of weeks of food on hand for emergencies, more likely natural than manmade, in my view, but have never gotten around to it. Sticking a prepared emergency food bucket in the garage, hopefully one I would never use, would be an easy solution for me.
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That’s actually a pretty good price for that much dried food.
What makes it noticeable is a Mega Retailer is featuring it.
Like they recently did with Gold and Silver.
Are they sending a message or just trying to increase sales?
What makes it noticeable is a Mega Retailer is featuring it.
Like they recently did with Gold and Silver.
Are they sending a message or just trying to increase sales?
Here in hurricane country emergency supplies:
1) AA powered lights, lanterns, flashlights. 2x 36 "Home Depot packs" changed out yearly.
2) Propane stove & 4 1 lb tanks. The single mantle lantern is extra and creates lots of heat.
3) 8 cans tuna, 4 double size cans chicken breast. 2 40 oz peanut butter.
4 lb boxes pasta. 4 cans tomato sauce.
4) Cell phone & backup charger.
5) Several good "purposeful knives."
6) Guns, ammo. You decide. Folks evacuate to here so I ain't carrying anything far.
If stuff ain't fixed in 2 weeks no preparations are adequate. I went down to Miami on a "relief trip" after Andrew in '92. 3 weeks after the storm trash and debris was 6 ft high on both sides of the street. If you went out after dark you were on your own, nobody to call, nobody was coming.
I brought a van load of "shrinks" to counsel victims. Day one 78 folks met "Baker Act criteria." No where to send them.
Believe what you want, when SHTF you are on your own. I've seen it. Joe
1) AA powered lights, lanterns, flashlights. 2x 36 "Home Depot packs" changed out yearly.
2) Propane stove & 4 1 lb tanks. The single mantle lantern is extra and creates lots of heat.
3) 8 cans tuna, 4 double size cans chicken breast. 2 40 oz peanut butter.
4 lb boxes pasta. 4 cans tomato sauce.
4) Cell phone & backup charger.
5) Several good "purposeful knives."
6) Guns, ammo. You decide. Folks evacuate to here so I ain't carrying anything far.
If stuff ain't fixed in 2 weeks no preparations are adequate. I went down to Miami on a "relief trip" after Andrew in '92. 3 weeks after the storm trash and debris was 6 ft high on both sides of the street. If you went out after dark you were on your own, nobody to call, nobody was coming.
I brought a van load of "shrinks" to counsel victims. Day one 78 folks met "Baker Act criteria." No where to send them.
Believe what you want, when SHTF you are on your own. I've seen it. Joe
Heck, I might get one and try it, just because I hate going to the grocery store. I ain't fussy about what I eat. When my wife got sick and I had to start buying the groceries the only thing I knew to buy was bread, bologna, and tomato soup, eggs, coffee, and tea...what else was there?
Cooking is as much a survival skill as bushcraft. I've had 3 wives and if'n I wanted to eat well I have to get after it. I'm not gourmet but I haven't been to a house with regular inhabitants that I couldn't whip something up, very tasty more often than not. A box of pasta, a can of tomato sauce/paste, an onion and any protein available, seasoned to taste. I'm getting hungry typing this. Joe
I remember a news segment after Sandy. It was literally the day after and a woman was on there saying she had no food and that someone needed to bring her food, as the stores weren't open. She hadn't even kept one days' worth of food. Now, why she hadn't is open for discussion. Maybe she was used to buying her food fresh every day. I know that some places in Europe that is the norm. It doesn't matter why, she was unprepared for even a one day disruption. I mean 6 cans of soup is what? Less than $10 even not on sale. Some people are woefully unprepared to deal with any interruption in supply. Whether it be food, water, gas, electricity or whatever, they have no plan or resources to deal with it.
I live, not in, but next to a city of bridges. Old bridges for the most part, but lots of them. We are also due for a massive earthquake, possibly up to a 9. In that case, bridges gonna be rubble. Same with others all over the state and neighboring states too. Transporting anything is gonna be a nightmare. A couple of these buckets, or one of the competing brands, would be a comforting insurance against the immediate need for food. This isn't paranoia any more than having homeowners or life insurance.
And above all this I remember a quote, from who I forget, that said civilization is only 3 meals thick.
I live, not in, but next to a city of bridges. Old bridges for the most part, but lots of them. We are also due for a massive earthquake, possibly up to a 9. In that case, bridges gonna be rubble. Same with others all over the state and neighboring states too. Transporting anything is gonna be a nightmare. A couple of these buckets, or one of the competing brands, would be a comforting insurance against the immediate need for food. This isn't paranoia any more than having homeowners or life insurance.
And above all this I remember a quote, from who I forget, that said civilization is only 3 meals thick.
Back in around 2013 or so I bought three buckets of long lasting dried food. In 2020 I opened one rather than brave the masked hordes at Walmart. I could starve or die from eating that maxed out sodium loaded foul stuff. One serving exceeded my allowance of salt for the day. Want nothing to do with that stuff even if it is still good for another 15 years
I agree with grover99. Much of this stuff is loaded with salt and sugar, and mostly carbs to begin with. There are MRE's and then there is "survival food".
I think I have a week's supply of food under my belt.
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I would add a solar charger for the phones and a couple of rechargeable flashlights.
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Like I stated in my post #6 above, buying, storing and constantly rotating the normal things you eat makes sense to me - AND it tastes good. All that is necessary is that the quantity be increased. Nothing goes to wast because it is just in your normal diet.
While I suppose in an emergency the food buckets would suffice to feed you, it certainly would not be a health option. Loading up MRE's with salt and sugar may be ok for fighting GI's in the field who need the calories and carbs, but not so good for older people who are just not as active as soldiers.
While I suppose in an emergency the food buckets would suffice to feed you, it certainly would not be a health option. Loading up MRE's with salt and sugar may be ok for fighting GI's in the field who need the calories and carbs, but not so good for older people who are just not as active as soldiers.
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