Quote Originally Posted by perna View Post
If the food you store is the food you eat, keeping track of exp dates isnt a problem. Canned food expires 1-2 years later, and if they are 6 months past it isnt going to go bad. I usually check dates every 4-6 months, I take the oldest stuff out and use that up.
One can do as you say and build a SHTF pantry but it takes time before you have a fully stock pantry. If nothing happens during your building period then your good to go, I was thinking more on the line of instant SHTF kit which could be done on a tight budget, no building and ready for use. I know things are hard and monies tight but if the SHTF tomorrow I would rather be a $1500.00 in debt then nothing to sustain and protect my family. We can always find a way to pay a bill over time, are families are worth it.