How Long Would Your Supplies Really Last?

[AquaFern1028]

Ever actually sat down and calculated how many days your pantry would hold out if the grid went down—no supply runs, no top offs? I did a spreadsheet audit and was a little surprised (not in a good way) at how fast “plenty” started looking like “barely enough.” Do you folks rely on calorie count, meal plans, or just a gut feeling? Curious how others really check their numbers, especially for long-term scenarios. Any overlooked pitfalls or tips to share?

 

[StarlitNavigator]

Spreadsheets made me rethink my stash too, honestly. When I finally sat down and inventoried every can and bag, it was eye-opening how easily you can overestimate. I started using calorie counts per person per day—2,000 as my target but figured in lower activity levels too, since we wouldn’t