Originally Posted by
Allen
I think if SHTF prep time would go out the window. Some items will soften and plump up w/o cooking and simmering. It would take a lot longer but time is one thing you would have. Tea, rice, beans--OK this way. Coffee--yuk.
It's amazing how long Spam and tuna last in the can.
The list goes on and on. Man survived before refrigeration, electricity and piped in propane and nat gas. The biggest obstacle I would see now is younger folks being able to adapt to an environment not found in a 5 star hotel. Another reason camping is good--get them use to what life could be like and take to survive.