Ramen: Good for the Prepper Stash?

[halfclickwest]

Just wondering what everyone thinks about keeping ramen in the prep supplies. It ain't exactly packed with nutrients, but it's cheap, fills you up, and lasts ages. I’ve got a few cases tucked away but not sure how long they hold up past the date. Is there a better way to store them than just in the box? Anyone got tips for making it more useful in a long-term pinch? Seems like they outlast their expiration pretty well!

 

[Gopher0]

Prepping is more work than people thing 'But worth it

 

[chili]

Have you tried dried beans and rice packed in mylar bags? At least this method keeps it fresh and bugs out unlike just storing it in the grocery store package.

 

[RFT]

Gopher0 has a handle on prepping.
It takes focus and planning but doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Considerations include bug-out or bug-in.
Who to plan for - self, spouse, family, children, pets?
What are you planning for - short term (power outage), emergency (weather), catastrophic (tornado/flood/civil unrest)?
I use a weekly plan to slowly add items on sale (BOGO’s), to my inventory focused on storage, nutrition, etc.
I also gather and store items and needs based on 3 levels.
Level 1: 72 hr. need
Level 2: 2 - 3 week need
Level 3: A month+ need

All levels require basics including but not limited to water, food (nutrition), first aid/medical, communication, energy, toiletry, security, & finance.

There’s a ton of good info available including check lists detailing what’s needed at each level.

 

[RFT]

UPDATE: Wanted to tell you about an app I use to help manage my food pantry.
Pantry Tracker - on iPhone App Store.
It’s free and includes a barcode reader that records scanned food items into database.

Looks like I have a few items to purge!