Originally posted by CaHermit:
We're looking at about a 50+ mile pilgrimage to the mountains... and I was wondering what to take with me, until I can get the crops planted, root cellar built, and game hunted.
[b]Not to mention that we're also heading up to plant brambles, and other self sustaining food producing crops before TSHTF.
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Can I assume that you already own the land, or have at least made arrangements with the owner? If so, dig that root cellar Greywolf mentioned. Keeping your food at lower temperatures will extend the shelf life. Canned foods will be edible after their expiration date, they will just loose some of their nutricial value and vitamin potency.