Ultimate Guide to Long-Term Food Storage: Massive Prep and Costco Business Center Tour

TLDRIn this video, Jessica and Aaron show you how they do massive storage and preps for long-term food storage. They take a trip to a brand new Costco Business Center and give you a sneak peek. They demonstrate how they use 5-gallon Mylar bags and food-grade buckets to store a variety of items. They also explain their system for tracking inventory and rotating through stock. This video is a comprehensive guide to long-term food storage.

Key insights

📦Learn how to do large-scale storage and preps for long-term food storage

💼Take a tour of a brand new Costco Business Center and see what they have to offer

🔒Discover the best methods for storing food in 5-gallon Mylar bags and food-grade buckets

📋Understand the importance of tracking inventory and rotating through stock

📅Learn how to store food with a long shelf life for emergency situations

Q&A

Why do you do massive storage and preps?

We do massive storage and preps to be prepared for emergencies such as job loss or natural disasters. It gives us peace of mind knowing we have food that can last for years.

What items do you store in Mylar bags and food-grade buckets?

We store a variety of items, including grains, rice, beans, and salt. These items have a long shelf life and can be stored for up to 30 years when stored properly.

How do you track inventory and rotate through stock?

We track inventory by labeling each bag and bucket with the contents and date of storage. We use the oldest items first and replenish our stock to ensure freshness.

Why do you use Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers?

Mylar bags provide an airtight seal and protect food from moisture, bugs, and oxidation. Oxygen absorbers remove oxygen from the bags, which helps extend the shelf life of the food.

How often do you replenish your stock?

We replenish our stock as needed, usually when we use up a certain item or when we see that it is running low. We aim to have a continuous supply of food with a long shelf life.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and overview of what will be covered in the video

01:00Demonstration of massive storage and prep area in the basement

05:56Explanation of the process for sealing Mylar bags using a vacuum sealer

12:58Demonstration of storing bulk salt in food-grade buckets

13:58Explanation of the importance of labeling and tracking inventory

16:28Demonstration of sealing 5-gallon Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers

18:18Discussion of the system for storing and organizing the sealed bags