How to Properly Stock and Rotate Supplies

Rations: How to Ensure You Have Enough Stocked Food

Disaster can strike at any time, usually when you least expect it. Here’s how to make sure you have enough stocked food to ride out any catastrophe. Whether you plan on riding it out in style with meals fit for a king, or making do with a modest budget, take the time to get everything in place.

How Much Is Enough?

Of course everyone wants to be prepared, should the worst ever happen. But how much food do you really need? Everyone seems to have their own opinion, this writer included. Many people say you need at least a three-day supply, while others firmly believe in stocking up with nothing less than a week's supply. Still there are those who scoff at anything under a month and some who won’t think twice about keeping a year’s worth of food ready at hand.

The truth is that the answer is complicated. Unfortunately there is no quick fix and no simple answer. Lucky for you, you’re taking the time to figure things out at your leisure, before the proverbial dirty diaper hits the fan. Here are some questions you need to consider in order to find what works best for you. When in doubt, play it safe and store a little more.

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