Storing food allows you to survive for extended periods of time and will give you the peace of mind required to concentrate on using your survival skills.
Some of the information that has come out on survival is absolutely excellent, but there are always those who will put their own untested ideas out there.
I believe that in these uncertain times, a carefully planned and stocked pantry is a must not only for preppers and survivalists but for every American.
From hurricanes to massive crop failures and foreign trade issues, there is a very real chance that we will be facing either short or long term food shortages.
The sheer volume of things that we need to do to be prepared can become overwhelming. When it does, we look to find balance between our preps and our lives.