Emergencies can happen at any time and it’s wise to be prepared. Long term food storage is not just for the military and doomsday preppers. Everyone should be prepared to care for yourself and your family in times of natural disasters or national crisis. Show
In light of this, I have been doing a lot of research and comparing companies that sell freeze-dried and dehydrated foods as we prepare to start our off-grid homestead. In this article I’ll share my research with you and provide a chart that compares these companies. I hope you find it helpful. 1. My Patriot SupplyYour All American Long Term Food Storage SOLUTIONMy Patriot Supply focuses on helping Americans be prepared for emergencies. It seems like they have thought of just about everything including the coffee! Ammo cans are sold for short-term emergencies. They stand apart from most long term food storage companies because they promise 2,000 + calories in each meal. Their black and white packaging is very classy looking with their Ready Hour logo. When you shop on their website you will see the option to buy not only long term food storage but other emergency preparedness items such as water filtration systems, First Aid Kits, and Heirloom Seeds. Pros
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Take a look at the chart below to see how My Patriot Supply compares with other Survival Food Companies. 2. NuMannaYour All Organic Long Term Food Storage SOLUTIONNuManna was started in 2011. They focus on producing products that are high-quality and free of MSG and GMOs. They offer a variety of Organic products consequently setting them apart from most other long term food storage companies. Their products include Grab-n-Gos, Family Packs, Defender Packs, and Combo Packs. NuManna has a very clean simple looking style with white buckets and silver Mylar pouches. Pros
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3. Thrive LifeYour Vegetable and Meat Long Term Food Storage SOLUTIONThrive Life is different than other long term food storage companies in that they focus more on the ingredients rather than the meal. You can buy meat, vegetables, fruit, dairy, cereals and grains and create their recipes or your own. They do the best job I have seen on the market in offering a great choice of freeze dried vegetables so that in emergencies you won’t be lacking in essential nutrients. Pros
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4. Augason FarmsYour Most Cost Effective Long Term Food Storage SOLUTIONStarted in 1972 by Phil Augason, Augason Farms products can now be found in Walmart, Associated Foods, WinCo, Sam’s Club, Costco, and other places. Their first product was Morning Moo’s Milk, which is their number one selling instant milk. They focus heavily on producing food supplies for long term storage in case of emergencies. After doing my own price comparison, I found that when compared to other Long Term Food Storage Companies Augason Farms is the most cost effective. See my comparison chart at the bottom of this article for more details. Pros
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5. Wise CompanyYour Emergency Preparedness Long Term Food SOLUTIONWise Company (ReadyWise) is uniquely different from other companies in that they combine freeze-dried and dehydrated technologies in their ingredients. The Wise Company sells Grab-and-Go Food Kits for daily-use, such as camping and hiking, but mostly caters to Emergency Kits for individuals, couples, and families. In addition to long-term food storage, they also offer survival packs, emergency supplies, auto kits including jumper cables, and emergency pet kits for dogs and cats. Pros
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Take a look at the chart below to see how Wise Company compares with other Survival Food Companies. 6. Mountain HouseYour Convenient Long Term Food SOLUTIONBorn in Oregon in 1969 Mountain House is seen sold in many stores including your local Walmart. They began by making freeze dried foods for the military but are now enjoyed by all types of consumers such as hikers, campers, preppers, and backpackers. Known by most consumers are Mountain House’s convenient Pouches. In addition to Pouches, they sell Pro-Paks, #10 Cans, Emergency Preparedness Buckets and Kits. The difference between a Pouch and a Pro-Pak is that the Pro-Paks are vacuum sealed to ensure they stay compact at high altitude. Pros
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Take a look at the chart below to see how Mountain House compares with other Survival Food Companies. 7. Legacy Food StorageYour Discount Long Term Food SOLUTIONBased in Salt Lake City, UT Legacy Food Storage has been around since 2006. All their food is processed, packaged and shipped within the United States. They guarantee the lowest prices online and say they will match any competitor’s online prices. They also have a 100% free shipping policy, payment plans, and group discounts. Pros
Take a look at the chart below to see how Legacy Food Storage compares with other Survival Food Companies. Cons
8. Backpacker’s PantryYour Recycling Champion Long Term Food SOLUTIONInspired by a group of Girl Scouts on a hike, Backpacker’s Pantry has been in the thought process since 1951. They are based in Boulder, Colorado where they produce and ship their products. While they do offer some #10 Cans for emergency food supplies, their main focus is on outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, camping, and backpacking. Backpacker’s Pantry is participating in an upcycling program so you can recycle your Backpacker’s Pantry flexible packaging. Since they are currently the only freeze-dried food company to offer this program, you can also send their competitors’ products in the same envelope FREE of charge. Pros
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Comparison Chart*NuManna, Thrive Life, and Backpacker’s Pantry did not provide enough information on their websites to be included on my chart. ConclusionWith so my options on the market it’s important to make an educated decision and choose a survival food company that meets your needs. I hope that this article has been helpful and informative for you highlighting some of the pros and cons of each company. Please tell me in the comments which is your preferred company and why. And if I didn’t include your favorite please tell me in the comments as well so we can all benefit. Keepsm:)ing! |