Best Foods to Stockpile for Long-Term Emergencies?

[CrimsonWren145]

Looking for input on the most practical foods to stockpile for a long-term situation—thinking shelf life, nutrition, and variety. Has anyone had success storing things like hard wheat berries or powdered eggs? Open to suggestions beyond the usual rice and beans.

 

[OrbitJazz21]

Hard wheat berries are solid—they last forever if you store 'em right, and you can grind 'em for flour or even sprout 'em for a bit of fresh green. I’ve experimented with powdered eggs too; the taste isn’t restaurant quality, but for baking or scrambled mixes, it gets the job done and stores for years if kept cool and dry. Variety’s really key, though—eating just rice and beans wears you down mentally and physically after a while.

For a balanced stockpile, I add freeze-dried veggies and fruits (way lighter than cans, and you can snack on them dry), plus some nuts and seeds for healthy fats. Canned fish like sardines or salmon packs in protein and omega-3s. Honey’s another one I never skip—

 

[BlueHarborTea]

Hard wheat berries are solid—they last forever if you store 'em right, and you can grind 'em for flour or even sprout 'em for a bit of fresh green. I’ve experimented with powdered eggs too; the taste isn’t restaurant quality, but for baking or scrambled mixes, it gets the job done and stores for years if kept cool and dry.

Wheat berries are a great pick—so versatile, and I love that you can sprout them for a bit of fresh greens during winter months. I’ve used powdered eggs in baking too, and while they’re not like fresh, you’re right that they get the job done for casseroles and breads. Has anyone had experience storing them in hot climates? I’m always fighting humidity, so curious if there are tips for keeping the powdered eggs from clumping or spoiling faster.