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We love jerky in our house. It doesn’t have to be beef, though that and buffalo are the best. Turkey jerky is popular here. It’s a little different texture and taste; still good, just different. The one I haven’t tried yet is bear jerky. Yes, bear jerky. We’re in bear season here in the Northwest and jerky is a good way to preserve the meat. A whole bear has a LOT of meat on it. Don’t gasp too loudly at the killing of those “poor defenseless teddy bears by the big, bad hunters.” I’ve been hiking with my sons’ Boy … Continue reading →

Three Days’ Worth of Food for Your 72- Hour Kit

The Red Cross encourages every family to have a disaster supply kit including food and supplies in the event of rapid evacuation from their homes. Here is a shopping list for each person’s 72-hour food kit. This food is pretty compact, made to all fit in a gallon-size zipper bag or plastic container with a screw top. Following the shopping list is a sample menu for three days. For each person, buy: 2 Granola Bars Buy bars made with whole grains for the most energy. Look for bars with vitamins and protein, but don’t worry if they have a high … Continue reading →

What to Put in a Basic 72-Hour Kit

Here is a basic list for putting together your family’s 72-hour disaster supply kit. Make sure to think about your family’s unique needs when tailoring this list to your own situation. Also consider your climate and what would be helpful to have to protect you from the elements. Water At a minimum, you should have one gallon of water for each person included in your kit. FEMA recommends two. These can be in one-gallon containers or smaller bottles for easier drinking. Buy unopened bottles instead of filling your own water. Three days’ supply of food Store three days of food. … Continue reading →