Strategies for Long-Term Food Storage: Tips and Tricks?

[StarlitAtlas]

Been doing a lot of thinking about long-term food storage. It ain't exactly a walk in the park and there's a ton of factors to deal with - temperature, moisture, light, you name it. Anyone got some smart tips on how to keep our stocks fresh for years on end? Maybe some lesser-known tricks of the trade? Really looking for practical, tried-and-tested advice

 

[EchoTangoFox]

A good radio signal ain't worth jack if you're starving, right? Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers are top of my list for long-term food storage. Keeps the food dry and prevents oxidation. And don't forget, rotate, rotate, rotate - if you're not using it, you're just storing trouble. Out of curiosity, anyone else here use glass jars instead of bags for storage?

 

[BlueHarborTea]

I rely on glass jars for a lot of my storage, especially for things like dried fruit, nuts, and herbs—just feels sturdy and I can see if there’s anything going off. Mylar’s great for bulk grains, but jars with tight lids suit my smaller batches better. Rotating is key, but labeling with dates is the