A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Family Emergency Food Kit at Costco which many readers did not know was available. I recently came across something even more interesting from Costco's website.
Costco now carries on their online store and perhaps in some retail stores, long term storage foods in bulk. These products are comparable to what Mountain House produces and what is sold by well known and respected outfits like Emergency Essentials and Nitro-Pak.
The brand name at Costco must be a store brand, THRIVE. It looks like many of the products we have heard or tried before. Here are the units and prices:
Shelf Reliance Thrive 6-month, 4 person food supply
Price - $1999.99 shipping and handling included.
Compare this to Nitro-Pak, 6-month food supply for ONE
Price - 1699.99
and Emergency Essentials, Premium One Year supply for ONE
Price - 1549.95
The pricing is better than these established companies for the most comparable products. Note that the Nitro-Pak products contain greater variety and often contain other accessories like water equipment not available from other suppliers.
Here's what is in the Costco THRIVE six-month food supply:
Grains
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6 Cans of Instant White Rice (48 servings per can)
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18 Cans of Hard White Winter Wheat (44 servings per can)
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1 Wheat Grinder
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6 Cans of Spaghetti (32 servings per can)
Vegetables
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12 Cans of Potato Chunks (42 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Freeze-Dried Sweet Corn (54 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Freeze-Dried Peas (41 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Freeze-Dried Onions (50 servings per can)
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3 Cans of Freeze-Dried Cauliflower (43 servings per can)
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3 Cans of Freeze-Dried Broccoli (47 servings per can)
Fruits
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6 Cans of Organic Apple Slices (17 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Freeze-Dried Strawberries (43 servings per can)
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3 Cans of Freeze-Dried Blueberries (50 servings per can)
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3 Cans of Freeze-Dried Raspberries (48 servings per can)
Dairy
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6 Cans of Instant Milk (65 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Chocolate Drink Mix (65 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Cheese Blend (36 servings per can)
Proteins/Beans
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The taste and texture of TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) is consistent with real meat, making it a great addition to vegetarian diets
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12 Cans of Bacon TVP (54 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Beef TVP (44 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Chicken TVP (45 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Pinto Beans (49 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Lentils (52 servings per can)
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6 Cans of Taco TVP (42 servings per can)
* 12 Cans of Whole Eggs (236 servings per can)
That is a lot of food and it includes a grain grinder (looks to be an upright, counter lock, plastic grinder of unknown manufacture).
There are smaller food blocks available as well with very reasonable prices.
Protein and Wheat pack, 273 servings, 6 #10 cans - 54.99
Vegetable Variety Pack, 277 servings, 6 #10 cans - 89.99
Starter Pack, 477 servings, 6 #10 cans - 84.99
Freeze Dried Fruit pack, 185 servings, - 129.99
All include shipping and handling.
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Freeze-dried products have up to 20 year shelf life if unopened
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Dehydrated products have up to 10 year shelf life if unopened
Here is my opinion:
Costco has many retail outlets, is a recognized and trusted name with millions of club members.
Club members and shoppers have demanded this type of product (that should be a sign to all).
The prices are very affordable.
I have not tried any of these yet, and there are no reviews, but if they are available in one of my nearby retail outlets, I know I am going to try them.
Finally, a cost affective way to get Long Term Storage foods, with shipping and handling included, and they look pretty good.
Also take a look at Nitro Pak long term storage foods - Ultimate Family Preparedness Pak
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