[Paddlewise] Old Freeze Dried Food

OK, so much for Coleman Fuel (thanks for all the responses!)

 

Now, what's the oldest freeze dried food you've eaten?  That is to say,
how long do these F.D. meals last?  I've got a whole shopping bag full
of old FD food left from previous adventures.  The oldest date back to
'98, the newer back to '01.  I'm packing up for a trip, and wonder if
these things are perfectly good (big investment sitting here!), or if I
should just go buy fresh (so to speak).

 

I'm sure freeze dried stuff lasts for ever, but does it degrade
noticeably within say 5 or 8 years?  Inquiring minds!

 

Paddling Content: I'm going to take some of this stuff along for
emergency rations on a week long semi-remote paddling trip next week.

 

Mitch McKinnon

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