Goes to show how quickly things go in a panic... (And we're not even in a panic yet.)

If you looked at Mountain House meals back when the thread had first started, they were available everywhere. A week later, and they're sold out nearly everywhere, including Mountain House's own website.

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Originally posted by OKCGene:
Their canned roast beast is pretty good too.

Roast beast? Never tried that before.

Silly autocorrect.

Canned roast beef.

And sometimes some Costco’s have canned pork carnita meat, IIRC.
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Now that you have a month you can breath a small sigh of relief. Now you can only buy stuff that is on sale and just make a habit of slowly adding to your supplies. Canned food on sale, FD food on sale, a little at a time. Before you know it, the 1 month supply will grow to 3 then 6!

Same way I slowly acquired a bunch of AR mags, 1-2 at a time only when on sale along with another order.

What do we like for a portable stove and fuel?

Weber and propane.

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What do we like for a portable stove and fuel?

I'm testing out my Colman camping stove today, haven't been used in years. Buying a bunch of extra bottles as well as picking up extra charcoal, and filling spare 5 gallon tank for the grill. Might even top off the 2/3 full one on the grill now so I am extra covered.

Only thing that sucks is I don't have a kitchen right now, so no sink or stove due to remodel.

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Originally posted by rusbro:
What do we like for a portable stove and fuel?

How portable?


Are we talking a tiny, ultralight stove to stick it in your backpack with all your other gear, hump it up a mountain, then boil water to mix with your dehydrated food and make coffee?

Get a JetBoil with propane/isobutane fuel mix cannisters.


Or are we talking something to keep in the closet to use for cooking meals when the utilities go out and the stove doesn't work, and then occasionally stick it in the car to drive with the family to the campground or the beach?

In that case, look at a Weber Q or Coleman RoadTrip, with 16 oz propane canisters.

Camp stove tested out fine, other than a bit of rust from sitting in basement last 5+ years. Got a crap ton of food today.





Plus some storage stuff.



Also got my shipping notice from Sierra (thanks K0ZZZ).

We now have months worth of food, and three weeks worth of super long shelf life food. Good for next 6 months plus on beef and a number of other items, so if this all just blows over, I'm eating filet and Ribeyes for the next 6 mo plus. No down side to being prepared.

Stopped at ABC store and got a handle of Tito's vodka and Captain Morgan as well. Purely for antiseptic/anesthesia/trade purposes.

Also filled my spare full size propane tank and bought 8 extra small ones for the lantern and stove.

I've got everything covered now, and feel a lot better. I'm ready for the storm or have my groceries for a while prepaid. Just for good measure, gonna clean the rifles tomorrow too.

Hope everyone reading this has at least something squirreled away.

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Originally posted by Skins2881:

Also got my shipping notice from Sierra (thanks K0ZZZ).

What am I, chopped liver?

On a serious note, Sierra still shows some Mountain House meals in stock if anyone is still looking to order.

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Originally posted by Herkdriver:

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Originally posted by Skins2881:

Also got my shipping notice from Sierra (thanks K0ZZZ).

What am I, chopped liver?

On a serious note, Sierra still shows some Mountain House meals in stock if anyone is still looking to order.

Not at all. You were original suggester, I scrolled backj and his quote of your post was first one I saw. Thanks to both of you for the suggestion!

TP seems to be gold when it hits.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:

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Originally posted by rusbro:
What do we like for a portable stove and fuel?

How portable?


Are we talking a tiny, ultralight stove to stick it in your backpack with all your other gear, hump it up a mountain, then boil water to mix with your dehydrated food and make coffee?

Get a JetBoil with propane/isobutane fuel mix cannisters.


Or are we talking something to keep in the closet to use for cooking meals when the utilities go out and the stove doesn't work, and then occasionally stick it in the car to drive with the family to the campground or the beach?

In that case, look at a Weber Q or Coleman RoadTrip, with 16 oz propane canisters.

I ended up just getting a Coghlan’s Emergency Stove for $10, and bunch of the fuel tablets. The last few days have been my first venture into prepping, so I’m starting with basic, low cost stuff mostly so I cover the bases without spending too much.

Save all that cash on toilet paper and get yourself a bidet attachment.

https://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bi...gads-lpcontext&psc=1

Seriously one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. Put on all my toilets.

I was preparing for the poopocalyse and I didn’t even know it!

A simple and inexpensive way to cook is to buy a portable gas stove. I have one, it’s great. I purchased it from a food wholesaler. I’ve seen them in stock at a local Oriental Grocery.

Just go to Amazon and search for “Portable Butane Gas Stove”. You can buy the Blue Coleman for $20.00. Then go to YouTube to see how used.

These use the butane canisters. That’s fine. I’m going to purchase a Dual Fuel made by Gas One, it uses the butane canisters but also runs on propane, letting you use the little green propane bottles or an adapter to use the 20 pound backyard grill bottles, etc. it’s just a few bucks more than the $20 models.

The only consideration, I think, is to be aware of BTU output, you may want a little more heating power, or not, depending on your needs and wants.
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For anyone that is interested you can also dehydrate your own meals. YouTube has a ton of info but almost anything you make, and like, can be dehydrated. Stews, rice meals, and pasta work the best.

Only two real things to keep in mind... smaller consistent sizes are better and get as much fat out as possible (rinse meat in hot water after browning). Once the meal is cooked throw it on the dehydrator for 12ish hours, package, and freeze. Will taste fine for a long time but loses nutritional value over time (best to use within a year).

I’m not prepping but I have jambalaya going on the dehydrator tonight for backpacking meals.