Four freeze-dried bulk foods to stash away for emergencies
Tasty meals wherever you go. (Amazon/)Most people stockpile non-perishable canned and dry goods like beans, pasta, and energy bars in the event of a natural disaster or other crisis. But moving half the grocery store into your pantry takes up a lot of space. Lyophilization, or freeze-drying, is a food-preservation alternative designed to remove most moisture from dishes while minimizing impacts to flavor and nutritional value. While we hope you never have to use them, these four compact kits offer a surprising range of meals that last for an astonishingly long time.Not just for a worst-case scenario. (Amazon/)If you’ve never had freeze-dried food and want to supplement an existing emergency stash of non-perishables, these dishes give you a chance to dabble. They’re designed for camping—and thus actual eating—compared to cheaper alternatives focused on getting you the most for your money in terms of sheer ability to survive. Hit the trail...