Posted: 1/3/2011 6:02:52 PM EDT
| I am going to be placing my first order with them in the next few days. Probably just for some mylar bags and O2 absorbers. Is there anything there that I should buy while I am ordering that is kind of specialized to them that I dont want to miss out on. Just in-case it is a while before i order from them again. I saw that they had a pretty neat looking mixing pitcher for powdered milk, anything else? What are your favorite things to buy from them? |
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If you are planning to pack in 5gal buckets,
I see lots of people buying the Gamma Seal lids, I am not sure if Emergency Essentials has the best price on those, but it looks like they are on sale. Also a lot of people like the: Bucket Opener 
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Well, you might could order buckets. Order 'em with regular lids––only need to put Gamma lids on "daily use" buckets.
I try to fill their large 20" X 30" Mylar bags inside their 6 gallon buckets with as much product that I can put in, and still have enough room to affix the lid. I also use their larger oxygen absorbers, which come in a 10-pack. In order to maximize oxygen absorbption, the wife and I wait until we have enough buckets to utilize all the absorbers in one package––usually 10––and just do 10 buckets at a time. |
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I just got the new catalog w/ sale items in yesterday...they have some pretty decent deals, but some of them you have to buy 6-12 cans to get the sale price so just be mindful of that. I'm pretty excited about my LRP meals I got from them on sale for $3/piece last month (unbranded mountain house).  The shipping was a flat price and they gave me free lids on all my #10 cans...they are a great company IMHO. Speed |
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DEFINITLY purchase (at least) one of those 2 quart mixing pitchers. You won't believe how fast and easy those things work. I bought two; keep one in a large zip lock in my prep area and the other I use frequently for juice and other powdered drink mixes. Another item you might consider is their #10 can of honey. Pricey (about $32.00) but I don't know were else (or at what cost) you can get it at. And besides, honey is  !
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DEFINITLY purchase (at least) one of those 2 quart mixing pitchers. You won't believe how fast and easy those things work. I bought two; keep one in a large zip lock in my prep area and the other I use frequently for juice and other powdered drink mixes. Another item you might consider is their #10 can of honey. Pricey (about $32.00) but I don't know were else (or at what cost) you can get it at. And besides, honey is !Is that honey dehydrated? or just a #10 can of honey? |
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DEFINITLY purchase (at least) one of those 2 quart mixing pitchers. You won't believe how fast and easy those things work. I bought two; keep one in a large zip lock in my prep area and the other I use frequently for juice and other powdered drink mixes. Another item you might consider is their #10 can of honey. Pricey (about $32.00) but I don't know were else (or at what cost) you can get it at. And besides, honey is !Is that honey dehydrated? or just a #10 can of honey? honey will store for a long....long time....w/o any special packaging. ETA: we have a good relationship with a bee keeper.....he packs it in mason jars.....we have gallons of the stuff....
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DEFINITLY purchase (at least) one of those 2 quart mixing pitchers. You won't believe how fast and easy those things work. I bought two; keep one in a large zip lock in my prep area and the other I use frequently for juice and other powdered drink mixes. Another item you might consider is their #10 can of honey. Pricey (about $32.00) but I don't know were else (or at what cost) you can get it at. And besides, honey is !Is that honey dehydrated? or just a #10 can of honey? honey will store for a long....long time....w/o any special packaging. ETA: we have a good relationship with a bee keeper.....he packs it in mason jars.....we have gallons of the stuff.... That is why I was asking, the website is not clear (but I think it is just raw honey). I can't really see an advantage of buying it in a #10 can - raw or powdered. Thought I might be missing something. Being from Texas, we also store/use Agave Nectar.
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How is the hand mill they have advertised for around $69? For use as a back up one. I know the Country living one is the shizznit. I dont have $400 for a grinder yet. not bad....but I wonder about longevity.....the group has 2 of those...one country living and one monster red model I can't think of the name right now. |
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How is the hand mill they have advertised for around $69? For use as a back up one. I know the Country living one is the shizznit. I dont have $400 for a grinder yet. I have one and it works fine. Grinds wheat very fine, not too difficult to grind. Five minutes gets you enough for a loaf of bread. |