Excellent article. For years I have been stockpiling food for whatever emergency. I have found a product you all might be interested in. http://www.ofd.com/

The "shelf-life" on commercially made freeze-dried foods is from 25 to 35 years. That's the best bang for the buck I have found in my years of research on the subject. I have MRE's for short term storage and freeze dried for long term.

Use your head and do your homework. Most importantly, BE PREPARED my brothers in arms!

-UPDATE: 01-19-07
I just received some more for my cache and they're actually stamping expiration dates on em now. The latest said; "Expires 2031"

All ya need is water and a heating source. Two sticks can make a fire, and a good portable water purifier will get ya the liquid necessary to have a good meal. BEING READY is crucial!!!

~DeOpressoLiber~

"In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot". Mark Twain - 1904