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Realistically, how long could you live off your preps?

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Realistically, how long could you live off your preps?

I’ve been reviewing my pantry and herbal stores and started wondering—how long could I actually sustain myself if stores shut down for months? Factoring in home-canned produce, dried herbs, and what I can forage, I figure maybe 6-8 months with careful ration
 
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I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this too, especially as the garden yields vary year to year. With what I’ve preserved—jams, pickles, dried roots—I’d say I could stretch things maybe 5 months if I’m careful, more if
 
I can relate—my garden output changes every year, and I never feel like I’ve truly got “enough.” With what’s in my pantry and canned goods, I’d guess maybe six months before things got really sparse, assuming no big surprises or spoilage. Foraging would help a little, but it’s unpredictable where I
 
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