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 While some 'dwellers love their [[food:refrigeration|refrigerators]], others prefer a simpler and less expensive approach.    While some 'dwellers love their [[food:refrigeration|refrigerators]], others prefer a simpler and less expensive approach.   
  
-Vegetarians are one subgroup associated with fridglessness since they don't need refrigeration to keep meat. +Vegetarians are one subgroup associated with fridglessness since they don't need refrigeration to keep meat.  Fridgeless eating is also popular with folks with minimal or no [[electrical:12v:intro|house power system]].
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 +Further reading:  using [[food:refrigeration#using_a_cooler|insulated coolers]]. 
  
  
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   * eliminates a $400-$1000 purchase -- compressor fridges are very expensive.   * eliminates a $400-$1000 purchase -- compressor fridges are very expensive.
   * consumes zero power instead of the 20Ah/day consumption of a good compressor unit.   * consumes zero power instead of the 20Ah/day consumption of a good compressor unit.
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   * Romaine lettuce lasts longer at room temp than iceberg lettuces.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=12882&pid=129721#pid129721))   * Romaine lettuce lasts longer at room temp than iceberg lettuces.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=12882&pid=129721#pid129721))
   * "certain produce lasts longer than others -- apples, bananas, oranges, other citrus, carrots, celery, a small bag if spinach will last 3 days, tomatoes, potatoes"((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30632&pid=382377#pid382377))   * "certain produce lasts longer than others -- apples, bananas, oranges, other citrus, carrots, celery, a small bag if spinach will last 3 days, tomatoes, potatoes"((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30632&pid=382377#pid382377))
-  * hard cheeses require little or no refrigeration 
   * a damp cloth over items will help keep them cool through evaporation((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30632&pid=382377#pid382377))   * a damp cloth over items will help keep them cool through evaporation((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30632&pid=382377#pid382377))
   * unwashed fresh eggs are not refrigerated in most countries.  Cook thoroughly!   * unwashed fresh eggs are not refrigerated in most countries.  Cook thoroughly!
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     * instant mashed potatoes instead of fresh potatoes.  The instant pouches are surprisingly good.      * instant mashed potatoes instead of fresh potatoes.  The instant pouches are surprisingly good. 
   * If you urban camp, let the the supermarket store your fresh foods until you need them.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30632&pid=382379#pid382379))   * If you urban camp, let the the supermarket store your fresh foods until you need them.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30632&pid=382379#pid382379))
-  * store your cooler out of the sun in the coolest part of your vehicle((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30632&pid=382377#pid382377))+  * store your foodstuffs out of the sun in the coolest part of your vehicle((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30632&pid=382377#pid382377))
   * grains, legumes, and beans store well without refrigeration   * grains, legumes, and beans store well without refrigeration
  
-==== other approaches ====+===== what to eat ===== 
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 +  * dried fruits and vegetables 
 +  * dried grains and beans 
 +  * hard cheeses require little or no refrigeration 
 +  * granola 
 +  * oatmeal 
 +  * peanut butter 
 +  * canned or retort (pouch) packaged foods 
 +  * potatoes 
 +  * pasta 
 +  * crackers 
 +  * protein powder((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/hoe96x/for_those_of_you_without_a_fridge_what_is_your/fxhb0c4/)) 
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 +====== other approaches ====== 
 Canning is a way to make your own shelf stable foods. Canning is a way to make your own shelf stable foods.
  
 Dehydration greatly extends shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dehydration greatly extends shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and meats.
  
-Sprouting gives you access to fresh greens as you need them. +[[food:sprouting|Sprouting]] gives you access to fresh vegetarian food on the fly.  
 + 
 +===== further reading =====
  
 +  * thr0wsk1n's [[https://www.reddit.com/r/urbancarliving/comments/o6c30m/do_you_have_any_grocery_recommendations_that_dont/h2rgo4m/|post on fridgeless eating]]
 +  * kaylee's [[https://pitafree.com/users/kaylee/food/tips_tech/concept_protein_cost.htm|Cost per day of some shelf stable Protein dense foods]]
 +  * subreddits
 +    * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/urbancarlivingcooking/|/r/urbancarlivingcooking]]
 +    * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/FrugalFridgeFreeFood/|/r/FrugalFridgeFreeFood]]
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