
Best Survival Food Kits in 2021

We live in a wonderful world of modern conveniences, but it’s also insanely fragile. You’re not the only one who’s been prepping for the day the walls come down. Having a survival food kit is essential until you can get more stable sources of food going in a SHTF scenario, and depending on the situation, you may need more than just a couple of days to keep you and your family going.
Whether you’re preparing for a major disaster or the next big hurricane, tornado or far-reaching wildfire, it’s important to have the necessities packed. You’re going to be leading you and your family through hell and back, and in that time, you need to keep them fed, and also keep yourself in prime condition so you can aptly defend them. We’ve snuffed out the top ten survival food kits, to take the guesswork out of your disaster preparation.
The Best Survival Food Kit
1Mountain House Classic Bucket

This emergency food supply kit was manufactured by Mountain House. Mountain House has been standing strong for up to 50 years with an unwavering amount of stance with their products. They seek to provide comfort with their products, and the Mountain House Classic Bucket is one of such products. It has a unique design, with meals capable of satisfying cravings and deep hunger for a suitable time of 3 and a half days — which is a convenient treat for those in need of emergency food supply. It offers a variety of over 12 meals, delicately packaged for immediate use. It is also a great option for both outdoor and indoor food supply, due to its easy-to-use feature and has a packaging that is convenient to carry around which enables it to serve both in and out emergency purposes. What’s more, it’s an ideal pick for going camping, vacationing, and even for a casual everyday meal.
Furthermore, the Mountain House Classic Bucket totally removes the need to use dishes, as the meals can conveniently be prepared and eaten directly from the packet. It also has an easy preparation feature, allowing you to make mouth-watering meals with just the addition of water. As for the delicious assorted meals included in this kit is noodles sizzled with beef stroganoff which comes in two packs, two packs as well of meat sauced lasagna, chicken with pasta, beef stew, blueberries and milk enriched with granola, and chicken teriyaki rice. Overall, the Mountain House Classic Bucket of a surety takes emergency food supply to a dimension of comfortability and trustworthiness.
Approximately 10-minute preparation
12 meals guaranteed
Can be preserved for up to 30 years
Can be eaten from the packet
- BrandMountain House
2S.O.S. Rations Emergency Food Bar

As we’ve said before, the best survival food packs a lot of nutrients into a small space. The S.O.S Rations Emergency Food Bar is probably the best example of that. This two-pack contains a total of 18 bars, providing 410 calories per bar. That’s a total of 7,380 calories across the two packs. That amount of calories could sustain life for a week or more until rescue or more food is available. They come in two flavors (coconut and cinnamon) and have a non-thirst provoking formula. The only slight downside is that they only have a shelf life of five years – this might sound like a lot but it makes them less attractive to serious preppers.
Two-pack (18 bars)
410 calories per bar (7,380 calories)
Coconut and cinnamon flavor
Five-year shelf life
- BrandSOS Food Labs Inc.
- Model2X1
- Weight3.34 pounds
3Augason Farms 30-Day Emergency Survival Food Kit

Immense amounts of food in a pale, perfect for storing in your RV or camper. This is for those of you who believe that you can never be too prepared, and those with more than one mouth to feed. Augason Farms 30-Day gives you 307 servings, equalling over 55,000 calories for longevity without sacrificing your energy levels. This comes in the form of thirty-five packets in the pale, the only issue is, the bags are not resealable. If you’re digging into this pale, chances are these food bags are going to go within a week or so of you opening them, so you should be good there.
Thee price is beyond right; you get a twenty-year shelf life on this entire container, allowing you to stash it away in the RV (even though it’s a bit awkward to find a spot), or anywhere that’s easily accessible. Between the hard ABS plastic pale and thermal-resistant individual food storage bags, this will be your go-to emergency storage if worse comes to worst. Keep in mind, you’ll need to have ample water stored to hydrate most of this food. Our handy guide to the top dehydrated camping foods features more great products like this.
25 years of storage capacity
30 days of meal servings
Comes with a 45-day meal planner
35 airtight, waterproof pouches
- BrandAugason Farms
- Model5-20093
- Weight24 pounds
Wide variety of foods and flavors
Excellent value to product ratio
Bulky and awkward to store in RV or camper
Requires a large quantity of water to hydrate entire pale
4Wise Company Gourmet Seasoned Freeze Dried Meat




The wise company made this container with meat-eaters in mind. Since they don’t want you to be left with that hungry feeling in your gut, there’s also an additional twenty rice packets that are simple to prepare. Wise offers a 15-year shelf life, which helps you keep down on replacing your emergency food supplies, and it’s all thanks to the low-oxygen packaging with thermal-resistant materials. That being said, the actual meat in the containers does come out a little bit bland, so it’s recommended to bring your own spices.
Apart from that, the serving sizes are designated by Wise, and as a result they’re fairly small. Wise Company Gourmet Seasoned Freeze Dried Meat is a preferred selection to those who don’t just want the normal flavored rice-style packets found in most kits; you want meat, something with substance, something that’s going to help stave-off hunger. This container has a total of 80 servings, and take about 12-15 minutes to prepare if you’re looking for a piping hot meal in the middle of a sticky situation.
15 years of storage capacity
60 meal servings
20 extra servings of rice
12 – 15 minutes preparation time
- BrandWise Company
- Model01-760
- Weight1 pounds
Perfect light-blocking container is easy to store
Thermal-resistant packages contain low oxygen; longer shelf life per packet
Marketed as seasoned, but very bland; bring your own spices
Small serving sizes
5Premium Emergency Survival Food Kit, by Sustain Supply Co.




Everything you need, and not a hair of what you don’t. Premium Emergency Survival Bag comes with seventy-two hours of supplies for a two-person team. Whether it’s you and your SO heading out into the great unknown, or you want to extend that for six days for yourself, this is the go-to kit and editor’s choice, all in one. Those first three days after a disaster are critical, and on average, supply/rescue windows start to look better after that first period. You get access to a plethora of first aid essentials, as well as a guide for those that lack the knowledge.
This kit has a serious amount of necessities in it, and as a result, the cost hikes up a bit. You will be able to forego purchasing other related items as a result. This kit includes a firestarter, one knife, bathing wipes, a flashlight, LED lantern, twelve servings of food, and twenty-four packets of Datrex water. Everything is in the palm of your hand. We recommend getting acquainted with your kit before bringing it out in the wild (there’s a lot to it). Be sure to also check out our list of the top bug out bags for more great items like this.
Built for 72 hours, for a two-person team
Kit includes a firestarter
Contains knife, whistles, and bathing wipes
- BrandSustain Supply Co.
- Model9-08400
- Weight20.6 pounds
Comes with light sources
Includes basic first aid kit
Higher cost due to non-survival food items
Made for two, but only includes one of certain items (blanket, lantern, etc.)
6NorthWest Fork Kosher, Non-GMO Emergency Food Kit




It’s nothing but the good stuff, cutting out all of that GMO garbage, staying kosher and vegan-friendly, but if you have a nut or legume allergy, stay away from this kit. The good folks at NorthWest Fork made a great product, but they should have had more prominent labeling. If that isn’t a bother to you, you’ll be able to take full advantage of the high-nutrition food packets, each with about three to five meals in them. They don’t take a crazy amount of water to rehydrate, either.
You get a total of ninety packets in here, equalling a thirty-day supply to keep you and your companions going strong. In total, you have ten years of shelf life, so long as you use the proper storage conditions (which we’ll cover in the guide below). Organizing these packets and putting them into the appropriate packs and bug-out bags will give you and your family an immediate head start in an emergency situation. You’ll have the upper hand, and peace of mind. If you plan to go to the wilderness, make sure you also check our paracord survival bracelets review and be on top of any situation.
Completely kosher, vegan,-friendly, and non-GMO
Comes with a total of a ten year shelf life
90 total servings
- BrandNorthWest Fork
- Weight16 pounds
Contains food with high nutrition value (and a variety so you won’t get bored)
Good for a thirty day period for one person
Fairly high price
Does contain peanuts and tree nuts (depending on variety) but barely lists this information anywhere on packaging
7Wise Company Emergency Food Supply

This large tub of emergency food sachets is ideal, whether you need to save space in your pack or you’re stocking up for the end of the world. One of the biggest complaints leveled at emergency food suppliers is the lack of variety. Wise Company has heard those complaints and offered up 13 different styles of food, from across the world. You don’t need any equipment to prepare these foods, they’re ready to eat and come in easy-to-open sachets. All you have to do is add water, wait 12 to 15 minutes, and eat.
The best thing about this pack of Wise Company Emergency Food is that they come with a 25-year shelf life. That makes them perfect for preppers and anyone else who might not need them in the near future. Our only slight complaint is that they only contain around 200 calories per serving, so you’ll have to eat a few to get your recommended daily intake.
60 servings
13 different styles
Approx 200 calories per serving
25-year shelf life
Just add water to prepare
- BrandWise Company
- Model01-160
- Weight10.7 pounds
8Survival Tabs 60-Day 720 Tabs

The ideal survival food packs a serious amount of nutrition and calories into the smallest package possible. Eating to survive isn’t about delicious gourmet meals, it’s about survival. This 60-day pack of Survival Tabs is absolutely ideal for survival situations. Whether you’re holed up in your shelter or out on the road, these little chewable tablets will keep going. Each tablet contains all of the 15 essential vitamins and minerals and is made with high-quality protein. They’re also gluten-free and not genetically modified, so you can eat them without any guilt. Another interesting fact about Survival Tabs is that your body will use 99% of the calorie content because they’re digested so quickly.
60-day pack
720 tabs
Contains all essential vitamins and minerals
25-year shelf life
20 calories per tab
- BrandSurvival Tabs
- ModelST-4B-MIX-CH00022
- Weight1.8 pounds
9Survival Tabs 8-Day Food Supply 96 Tabs

Next up, we’ve got a smaller pack of Survival Tabs, designed for keeping on you at all times. You never know when disaster is going to strike. You could be driving in your car and get stuck in traffic for hours, a tornado could hit and you’re in your basement for a week… anything can happen. That’s why it’s important to be prepared at all times. We’ve already featured a 60-day pack of Survival Tabs on this list. This pack will only last you eight days, but you easily carry it around with you. The formula is the same – it contains all of the essential vitamins and minerals and each tablet has 20 calories in.
8-day pack
96 tabs
Contains all essential vitamins and minerals
25-year shelf life
20 calories per tab
- BrandSurvival Tabs
- Weight1.8 pounds
10Augason Farms Emergency Food Supply Kit

Not all emergency food supplies have to taste like dust and come in the form of tablets. You can actually find some that are pretty pleasant to eat. This 72-hour Emergency Food Supply Kit is just that. It will only keep you going for three days, but with five different meals and 42 servings, it’s much better than eating astronaut tablets. You don’t need any equipment to prepare them, just access to a water supply. The pack has a total of 8,000 calories, so you could actually make it last longer than three days if you had to.
72-hour pack
Total of 8,000 calories
Five different meals
25-year shelf life
Just need to add water
- BrandAugason Farms
- Model5-32200
- Weight5.34 pounds
Survival Food Kit Buying Guide and FAQ
Meal Variety - Just because it’s built for an emergency, doesn’t mean it needs to taste like it. There are plenty of kits out there with multiple servings and a variety in flavor/consistency, so you don’t get bored with what you’re eating.
Number of Servings - Whether it’s just for you or for a small group, factor this in. Take into consideration the possibility of having additional, unexpected members with you. Disaster is never convenient.
Portability - The fewer utensils and additives your kit has, the easier it will be to carry. There’s an art to packing a lightweight and effective bug-out bag.
Preparation - On average, preparation on all of these kits are extremely simple to achieve. Preparation is set to take the same amount of time.
Calories - You want high-calorie content in your emergency food kits. Most of these come with 800 to 3,600 per serving, allowing you to maintain your body weight and energy levels.
Ingredients - Every kit has brand-specific ingredients. More often than not, there are not a lot of preservatives or chemicals in these foods. They are kept by air-tight sealing and proper packaging, focusing on nutrition above all else.
Taste - We’re not going to lie: these aren’t all going to taste pretty. We have some tips to increase the flavor of your emergency food in the guide below. As time has gone on, the initial taste of survival food has gotten much better.
Packaging - Light and moisture are bad for your stored foods. Packaging comes in the form of aluminum cans, thermal-resistant and anti-light-permeable packages, and airtight, food-safe containers.
Shelf Life - One of the biggest factors is, how long will your food last for? We cover the averages and other information below, but keep this in mind during the purchase process so you can adequately plan for its eventual replacement if you don’t end up using it within the shelf life time frame.
