Best emergency food supply kits

Top pick: ReadyWise Emergency Food Supply Kit — a 30-day supply with 2,000+ calories a day and up to a 25-year shelf life, no refrigeration needed. It's the best balance of duration, calories and brand track record for a household starting from scratch.

Who the others suit:

• 72 Hour Food Kit — a grab-and-go bag for a car or apartment; vegetarian and gluten-free, just add water.
• 4Patriots 4-Week Kit — the most-reviewed option if you want a month of cover from a name people trust.
• ReadyWise 1 Month Supply — pouches instead of buckets, easier to split between two homes.
• 3 Month Emergency Food Supply — for a serious long-term stockpile.
• 52 Serving Prepper Pack Bucket — a cheap way to start a pantry without committing to weeks.
• ReadyWise Meat & Rice Bucket — protein-heavy add-on to round out carb-heavy kits.

Check calories per person per day, not just serving counts — many kits assume 1,200–1,600.