50 Ways Mylar Bags Will Save Your Life Post-SHTF - Ask a Prepper
I never gave Mylar bags much thought until I found myself knee-deep in prepping. At first glance, they look like glorified snack pouches. But let me tell you something: these shiny little life-savers are the unsung heroes of any solid survival plan. If the grid ever goes down or we get tossed into a full-blown SHTF scenario, I’ll be holding on tight to my stash of Mylar bags like my life depends on it, because it just might.
So, if you think Mylar is just for hipster coffee or overpriced trail mix, let me show you 50 ways these humble bags can literally save your life when things go sideways.
Long-Term Food Storage
This is the bread and butter of Mylar bag usage. You can store bulk dry goods like rice, beans, oats, wheat berries, and pasta for 10 to 30 years if sealed with oxygen absorbers in Mylar bags.
Add those to a 5-gallon bucket and you’ve got a rock-solid food reserve. I can rest easy knowing my family won’t go hungry in a crisis.
Moisture Protection
Most of you know how moisture …