{"id":3382,"date":"2016-08-27T19:00:24","date_gmt":"2016-08-28T00:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homesteaderdepot.com\/?p=3382"},"modified":"2016-08-27T19:00:24","modified_gmt":"2016-08-28T00:00:24","slug":"5-tips-for-storing-food-in-harsh-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survivalhomesteader.net\/2016\/08\/27\/5-tips-for-storing-food-in-harsh-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Storing Food in Harsh Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Storing dry foods can be tricky. Ideally, you want to store your food at about 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit, with low humidity (less than 15%). Of course, that just isn\u2019t possible for a lot of people, especially those who live in exceedingly warm or cold climates, floodplains, etc. So how can you improve your food\u2019s longevity, even if you\u2019re storing it in harsh conditions? Follow these tips.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be selective with expiration dates \u2013 Canned goods can usually last years past their expiration dates, but it\u2019s a good idea to choose the ones with the longest dates to be sure that your food doesn\u2019t go bad while you\u2019re not paying attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>In humid conditions, store food higher \u2013 Your gut instinct might be to store food in the basement, but if you live in a floodplain, that can be problematic. Store food in the attic or one of the upper floors of your house to avoid flood damage and minimize humidity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Invest in a vacuum sealer \u2013 if you\u2019re bagging up dry goods, you can extend their shelf life in any conditions by sucking the oxygen out of them. A vacuum sealer is an inexpensive investment for longer lasting food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Date your food inventory \u2013 Your canned goods will likely have expiration dates on them, as well some of your dry goods. If you\u2019re doing your own canning or bagging, though, make sure to put the dates on all containers. Then always use the oldest dated foods first before moving on to newer containers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Grab some Five-Gallon Buckets \u2013 If you\u2019re worried about pests getting into your food supplies and\/or you want to keep them fresher longer, invest in some five-gallon buckets with tight-fitting lids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With these tips, you should have no trouble extending the shelf life of all of your canned and dry foods, even in harsh conditions.<\/p>\n<p><b>If you like\u00a0this, you might also like:<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/b0ee4r4c7d9a2lzr50rw5w4ncx.hop.clickbank.net\/?tid=VEGGIEGARD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advanced Gardening Course To Accelerate Your Food Production\u2026<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/df069q5c19447q1f3ma8toav2s.hop.clickbank.net\/?tid=SiteWouldUInfo\">Survival Medicine &amp; Wilderness Survival\u2026<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/032eahxn59a6xqt93f6ipwyrft.hop.clickbank.net\/?tid=SiteWouldUInfoTLW\">Survival Techniques From Long Ago, Re-purposed For The Modern Era\u2026<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Storing dry foods can be tricky. Ideally, you want to store your food at about 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit, with low humidity (less than 15%). 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