1. Food (Ready to Eat)
Unfortunately, almost all foods are too heavy, too bulky, they spoil/expire too soon or they melt in summer heat.
You might be surprised to know many experts caution against even carrying those handy meal-in-a-pouch or MRE foods in your survival bag.
Why?
Those kinds of foods require you to boil water. That means carrying fuel and some kind of stove.
Even a small amount of fuel and a stove will probably add more weight than is practical. A significant weight, since you can only carry a few packets of food.
That package of eggs and sausage or spaghetti might seem tastier than a granola bar…but lugging around all the extra weight to eat it? That’s probably a dangerous decision if you need to keep your pack light.
Then there’s the other extreme. Some people assume they can always forage or kill their own food as they go.
Even if you’ve got years of experience proving you can do this… experts say it’s wise to carry at least some food with you.
Yes, the Rule of 3’s says you can go 3 weeks without food. But you can’t afford to get anywhere close to that.
In the hours following most emergencies, you need more than ever to avoid panic, poor decisions and tiredness.
A quick burst of energy from a lightweight snack can mean your survival.
Diet limitations? What if you must eat gluten free? Try Lara bars. And you might want to pack a pound or two more food than others. FEMA probably won’t be able to hand you gluten free items.