Food for 72 hr. kits

MRE’s – These are lightweight and there is no need to add water or cook.  You can heat them in the sun or use a small pan if you prefer them warm.  Rotate every 4-5 years.

Canned Food – These are heavy (pop tops are lighter but can explode if not packaged carefully).  There is no need to add water, in fact you can drink the liquid of fruits, etc.  Must have a can opener or use pop tops.

Instant food packets – (oatmeal, hot chocolate, soup mix, etc) – These are lightweight and the drink mixes can add flavor to your drinking water.  These will taste really good but you must have extra water to prepare them.  Water is heavy.

Dried Food – (beef jerky, dried fruit, etc.) – These will taste good and they are lightweight, but you again need to drink extra water with these for proper digestion.  You don’t want to add cramping to your emergency situation.

Freeze-Dried food – These taste good and are very lightweight.  They do need extra water to prepare them.  Might be worth packing some as extra food in case water is not a problem .

Crackers – These will also taste good but may cause extra thirst.  Use spreads to add flavor such as jams, cheese spread, peanut butter, etc.  Pack carefully so they don’t disintegrate.

Hard Candy – These will taste good and can help quench thirst.  They also can help reduce stress for kids.

Infant Formula – Even if you are a nursing mother you need to include canned ready-to-use-formula.  Stress can lesson your ability to feed your baby.  Also include the disposable bags for bottles so you don’t have to wash them.  A nursing mother needs extra food and water also.

Medications – don’t forget to include any needed medications!

Keep in mind that in a high stress situation your body will need extra calories!

Do what works best for your family and your situation!

Include 3 days of food for each person