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When planning a food storage space, organization and cleanliness are crucial. Prepper suggests a three-layer protection system against the external environment:
Micro Layer: The first line of packaging, often the food's initial wrap.
Meso Packaging: Buckets or cans that store the micro-layer items.
Macro Packaging: The overall storage space, which should ideally be clean, dry, and organized.
The climate control of the storage area is also vital. Fluctuations in temperature can impact food integrity, leading to spoilage. Ideally, the space should be cold, dry, and dark, minimizing exposure to heat and moisture.
Choosing the Right Foods
Canadian Prepper uses a color-coded system inside his buckets for easy identification: