- Is the whole kit gluten-free?
- The kit is sold as a gluten-free selection, but the components vary. Check each pouch's ingredient and allergen list before relying on it, especially the soups, rice mixes and drink powder.
- How long does it last?
- Up to 25 years unopened, according to Ready Hour. Once a pouch is opened, plan to use it within about a year.
- How much water does it need?
- About 4.17 gallons to prepare the full kit. Most items are reconstituted with water, so store water alongside it.
- What is actually in the bucket?
- 18 pouches across 11 foods: mashed potatoes, oatmeal, three rice dishes, whey milk, banana chips, orange drink mix, chocolate pudding, cheesy broccoli soup and black bean soup.
- How many people does it feed?
- It holds 120 labeled servings and 22,860 calories. Portion sizes are modest, so treat the serving count as a guide rather than full meals for a large group.
- Does it include meat?
- No meat entrées. Protein comes mainly from the whey milk, black bean soup and the rice and oat dishes.
- Where is the Gluten-Free Emergency Food Kit (18 pouches, 120 servings) cheapest?
- At Madelynn's outdoors, for $107.99, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Gluten-Free Emergency Food Kit (18 pouches, 120 servings)?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Last Country, Madelynn's outdoors, Nex Wave 06, Patriot Reserve.