I just got a grain mill and will soon be preparing a bulk order of grain. I know that storing the grain in the paper sacks is asking for trouble. So I'm looking at food safe plastic buckets with either all Gamma lids, or the typical recommendation of mostly hammer-on lids plus a Gamma for the current 'draw' bucket. Haven't found anywhere with free buckets, probably because I'm losing out to the frugal weirdo competition.
If it makes a difference, I will be storing mainly wheat, corn, dry beans, oats (initially rolled, but I may get a flaker to make my own rolled oats), and brown rice (the rice will be in the deep freezer to avoid rancidity).
-I know Gamma seals can't be used with oxygen absorbers because of the negative pressure.
-Do I even need oxygen absorbers? I am NOT doing long-term storage here. I am storing for at most 12 months, with maybe a 6 month buffer once we get the system down.
I know there's a fair number of people around here who do food storage and want some input. Thanks!