by S. Easton

April 4, 2023

Have you noticed this lately – grocery shelves with empty spaces? The supply chain has impacted such things as baby formula, eggs, and, of course, we all remember the run on toilet tissue. Various products have been in short supply and when the items become available the price becomes prohibitive. It makes good sense to start your own personal long term food storage program for protection of your family’s future. Buying foods at today’s prices, even though they’re high, will save you money as prices continue to soar.

Which Emergency Food Storage Containers Should I Use?

Sagan Life® offers long term food storage containers which are the perfect answer to begin and sustain your project. Each AquaBrick® Container will store 20 lbs of dry goods when used as an emergency food storage container. Easily store 20 pounds of flour, sugar, or even pet food, in each container. AquaBricks are BPA free and made of HDPE material for long term strength and durability. The AquaBrick® storage containers are easy to carry, easy to clean, watertight and will stack in a variety of configurations for convenient storage.

What Should I Include in My Food Storage?

There are so many items you can easily store for long term and even short term use. For example, dried fruit has a shelf life of up to a year and can be stored in these long term food storage containers. Dried pasta, oats, jerky, dark chocolate, jams and jellies have a shelf life of 1-3 years. Canned tuna, pickles and spices will last 3-5 years. Canned fruits, grains and molasses have a 5-10 year shelf span. Instant coffee, powdered milk and rice can safely be stored in your emergency food storage container for 10+ years. Cornstarch, dried beans, sugar, vinegar, salt, maple syrup, honey and vanilla have an indefinite shelf life. These are just a few examples of what you can include in your long term food storage. You’ve created your own grocery store as you rotate the foods on a regular basis. How convenient! Who knew?

AquaBrick® Water Storage Containers Perform Double Duty

The AquaBrick® has a dual purpose and is made to be a water storage container, as well. Each AquaBrick® Container will hold 3 gallons of water and make ideal stackable water storage containers. Say goodbye to plastic water bottles and leaky gallon jugs. Personally, I have these stackable water storage containers in my closets, under the beds and in my car. They’re all filled with water and ready to use, should we incur an emergency such as an earthquake, wildfire or water main break (which happens frequently around here because of old infrastructure).

The average person can go several days without food, but only three days without water, so having an Aquabrick® 6 pack of food and water storage containers stashed throughout your home and a couple in each vehicle is imperative. The two pack and six pack of Sagan Life® storage containers includes the handy water spigot dispenser for camping, parties or emergency use.

Portable and Convenient Emergency Food and Water Storage

Transporting is easy with the AquaBrick® Containers. Integrated grooves on the sides of the container assist in strapping them securely in place for travel in your car, boat or aircraft. Two integrated handles in the design help to support and easily carry full containers. They’re a snap to carry because of this design. Also, with a Sagan Life® AquaBrick® Funnel accessory they’re easy to fill with any of your emergency dry goods or water. 100% opaque walls reduce dry food and water degradation from UV rays. The AquaBrick® Containers do double duty, as a Food Network star would say, they’re “multi-taskers”. They’re great to take to picnics and parties with the ventless Sagan Life® Spigot and Cap accessory which converts them into beverage dispensers. So, fill one with lemonade and another with water and you’ve got a plentiful beverage stand.

Get started today preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. We sincerely hope you never have to use your long term storage of food and water, but you’ll sleep more securely at night knowing you are prepared for the long haul, should an emergency occur. It seems like we hear daily of some tragic event – so – Let’s Be Ready!