Food Storage: Packaging Dry Goods in Metal Cans for Long Term Storage

Metal cans are a great way to protect your stored dry goods from the environment, including rodents. The trick is to package the food in a way that protects it from the can. Jim asked us if we thought it would be possible to store food inside of a Mylar bag inside of a paint can. His idea was brilliant and inspired us to create this video.

In this video, we demonstrate how to line a paint can with a Mylar bag, fill it with split peas, and seal it for long-term storage. Then we expand this idea to include a repurposed #10 can with a plastic lid and also a metal barrel. The Mylar bags protect the dry goods from the metal and create the ideal environment for the long-term storage of dry goods.

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Learn more about packaging food for long term storage at TheProvidentPrepper.org

How to Package Dry Foods in Mylar Bags for Long-Term Storage
https://theprovidentprepper.org/how-to-package-dry-foods-in-mylar-bags-for-long-term-storage/

Long Term Food Storage: Creative Solutions to Build a Critical Asset
https://theprovidentprepper.org/long-term-food-storage-creative-solutions-to-build-a-critical-asset/

Long Term Food Storage: Best Containers and Treatment Methods
https://theprovidentprepper.org/long-term-food-storage-best-containers-and-treatment-methods/

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