Food storage deals

[fnfalguy]

Rather than starting to clog up Podmonkey’s thread, I figured we could start a thread of food storage related sales. Intent being posting solid deals. To start things off, Peanut butter powder at the time of this posting, it is $12.38. Using Emergency Essentials as a reference, their price for similar product is close to $30. If prices jump, take a look back on a regular basis as they will go back down at seemingly random times.

Be aware that pricing on Amazon is quite volatile. The buttermilk pancakes I posted yesterday at $7.32 for a #10 can are as of this AM currently priced at $13.24.

 

[Saltwater60]

The prices on Amazon jump like crazy depending on who’s selling it. Also look at reviews of seller and make sure it’s not a third party seller. We ran into an issue where it was a 3rd party seller and they refused refunds. It was only a $9.00 pair of sunglasses so no big deal but if your spending a lot then you want to watch for this.

 

[S&W Fan]

The prices on Amazon jump like crazy depending on who’s selling it. Also look at reviews of seller and make sure it’s not a third party seller. We ran into an issue where it was a 3rd party seller and they refused refunds. It was only a $9.00 pair of sunglasses so no big deal but if your spending a lot then you want to watch for this.

Not to mention that I’ve read a few articles over the last year or so of third party sellers getting caught selling canned goods and other food items recovered from trash piles and dumpsters.

 

[fnfalguy]

Here is one from the ready store. Civi MREs. I typically swap these out each year for the ones I keep in my truck.

Comes to under $67 for the case delivered.

Link: https://www.thereadystore.com/mre-self-heating-emergency-meal-case-of-12
Use coupon code: email4u3nj0y10

 

[fnfalguy]

Potato shreds $8.48 for a #10 can

Amazon.com

Pancakes $7.32

Amazon.com

Peanut Butter powder $12.38

Amazon.com

 

[fnfalguy]

A few at midway with free shipping at $49

Mountain House Rice & Chicken Gluten Free Freeze Dried Food #10 Can

Made with tender cooked chicken, zesty pimientos, and hearty rice, this best-selling favorite has fueled explorers through power outages, snowstorms,...

www.midwayusa.com

Mountain House Chili Mac Beef Freeze Dried Food #10 Can

Big macaroni noodles in a beef & bean chili. Some people simply love Mountain House's Chili Mac recipe so much that they just want to take a whole...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[spat]

Here's a related question.

Any suggestions for storage for the cheap bulky items ?

Things like sugar and salt that you can buy a 50lb sack at Cosco for $20.

I want to store them in a better container than the paper sack they come in, But I don't really want to spend more on the container than the product in it either.


Right now I've been transferring things like that to 5 gallon pails, and using those gamma seal screw on lids.

I would prefer something metal for things that might attract pests, but putting $20 worth of product in $60 worth of containers just rubs me the wrong way...

 

[fnfalguy]

@spat if you can find them in stock and research sealing methods, Mylar bags inside a 5 gallon pail is effective

5-Gallon Standard Mylar Bags

5-Gallon Standard Mylar Bag by PackFreshUSA, a manufacturer of flexible packaging, specializing in oxygen-free storage solutions for commercial food products and home food storage.

packfreshusa.com

if you happen to have an abundance of half gallon mason jars, those work as well for sugar and salt. Don’t need oxygen absorbers for those things.

can also break it down into smaller Mylar bags and throw those into 5 gallon pails or those heavier duty black plastic totes With the yellow tops that the warehouse stores sell.

ETA photos of totes with smaller Mylar as well as salt in the mason jars

 

[spat]

@spat if you can find them in stock and research sealing methods, Mylar bags inside a 5 gallon pail is effective

5-Gallon Standard Mylar Bags

5-Gallon Standard Mylar Bag by PackFreshUSA, a manufacturer of flexible packaging, specializing in oxygen-free storage solutions for commercial food products and home food storage.

packfreshusa.com

if you happen to have an abundance of half gallon mason jars, those work as well for sugar and salt. Don’t need oxygen absorbers for those things.

can also break it down into smaller Mylar bags and throw those into 5 gallon pails or those heavier duty black plastic totes With the yellow tops that the warehouse stores sell.

Those are great for things oxygen will degrade, and things you don't care about resealing.

But what I really want is a 5 gallon ammo can.

I'd actually thought about putting rice in 20mm cans (lined with a suitable bag of course). But again, the container costs more than the contents.

 

[fnfalguy]

And IIRC, you also have one of the Harvest Rights and the best storage solution for the food I’ve found is the Mylar bags in those storage bins pictured above

 

[enigma]

A 55 gallon drum with removable lid and locking ring will store a lot of individually packed bags, while keeping all the critters out.

 

[fnfalguy]

You could also look at the one gallon paint cans with the gold colored linings. Should be under $5 per can. But the cost will still add up.

 

[fnfalguy]

1 Gallon Metal Paint Can with Ears, Bail and Lid, Gold Phenolic Lined

The 30WCG1 is a 1 gallon (128 fl. oz.) gold phenolic lined metal paint can with ears, bail, and lid, generally used for solvents and oil-based products. It can also be used to package coatings, adhesives, mastics and other viscous products.

www.thecarycompany.com

something like this but would have to check on compatibility and food safety.

 

[GOPerfect]

Here's a related question.

Any suggestions for storage for the cheap bulky items ?

Things like sugar and salt that you can buy a 50lb sack at Cosco for $20.

I want to store them in a better container than the paper sack they come in, But I don't really want to spend more on the container than the product in it either.


Right now I've been transferring things like that to 5 gallon pails, and using those gamma seal screw on lids.

I would prefer something metal for things that might attract pests, but putting $20 worth of product in $60 worth of containers just rubs me the wrong way...

 

[GOPerfect]

Those are great for things oxygen will degrade, and things you don't care about resealing.

But what I really want is a 5 gallon ammo can.

I'd actually thought about putting rice in 20mm cans (lined with a suitable bag of course). But again, the container costs more than the contents.

Spices, sugars and salts can be stored long term in Food Safe plastic bottles as well.

Wash them out with bleach water, completely dry, and fill. Screw the cap on tight. I wrap tape around the seal as well.

 

[repete]

A 55 gallon drum with removable lid and locking ring will store a lot of individually packed bags, while keeping all the critters out.

They also have a smaller 30 or 35 gallon 'grease' barrel, I have one with the removable lid (I lost the locking ring) and it's so much easier to reach into.