Why I'm Ditching My Expensive 12V Fridge | Better Overlanding Food Storage!

Discover how combining freeze-dried meals that you make at home with a smaller 12-volt refrigerator can revolutionize your overlanding food storage system! This innovative approach delivers massive benefits: 60% lower power consumption, carry up to a four month food supply, and provides significant cost savings over commercial freeze-dried meals. This approach makes meal prep and cleanup a breeze on the trails… and more importantly, it reduces the chances of a dangerous encounter with wildlife!

🔋 Power Management
Reduce fridge power consumption by 60%
Better performance under forest canopy
More power available for other gear
🥘 Food Storage Revolution
Store 4+ months of home-cooked meals
Preserve meals at peak freshness
97% nutrient retention
Significant cost savings vs commercial freeze-dried meals
🏕️ Enhanced Camp Safety
Minimal cooking odors
Reduced wildlife attraction
Simple cleanup with no food waste

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🔗 Helpful Links
HarvestRight Freeze Dryers: https://harvestright.com/
Dometic CFX5-25 fridge:
Snomaster CLASSIC SERIES (CL56D) Stainless Steel AC/DC Fridge/Freezer: https://www.snomasterusa.com/product/...

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Timeline
00:00 - Introduction
02:31 - Electronics & Power Needs
04:20 - My Solution
06:47 - Freeze Dryer
09:05 - Costs
12:14 - Freeze-Dry Preservation
13:10 - Preparing Food
13:54 - Small Fridge
14:18 - Trail Suppertime
14:51 - Trail Meal Prep
16:25 - Wildlife Safety
16:32 - Bear Attacks
17:57 - Wild Boars
19:14 - Cougar Attacks
20:20 - Coyote Attacks
21:05 - Moose Attacks
21:53 - Wolf Attacks
23:09 - Mice Problems
24:26 - Chipmunks
24:52 - Reducing Risks
25:46 - Cleanup
26:41 - Power Reduction
28:28 - Space/Containers
29:10 - Kitchen & Trail Food
30:13 - 3 Purposes
30:44 - Tested & Proven
31:48 - Discussion

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