>>9465236Rice lasts indefinitely on the shelf
$8 will buy you 20 pounds of it, or nearly 33,000 calories. (high carbs)
Dog Kibble lasts indefinitely on the shelf
$12 will buy you 18.5 pounds of it, about 33,000 calories (high protein)
Salt will make rice and kibble palatable. $.50/pound granulated, $.25/pound bulk bags (for water softeners)
Lard keeps at room temperature and will make rice palatable. $.69/pound
An aluminum trash can with lid will keep 6+ 20lb bags of whatever safe from rodents.
Pic is 6 trashcans and a tool chest for a pickup truck storing 1 year of 1000 calorie rations sufficient for a family of four. Fits in an area the size of a washer & dryer.
