What is the most size-efficient emergency food? That is, the smallest amount that will last you the longest.
Posted by tonystark29@reddit | preppers | View on Reddit | 8 comments
I guess this might be the same thing as saying the smallest serving with the most calories. In Lord of the Rings, there is a fictional bread that one bite would be enough to fill your stomach. Obviously, I know this is impossible, but what is the closest thing in real life?
Thanks!
Obtusemoose399@reddit
Lifeboat rations. High calorie. Compact. Shelf stable. Utterly. Disgusting.
I’ve lived off of them for a few days of hiking. They’ll keep you from dying. Can’t say much else in their favor.
nokangarooinaustria@reddit
To add to that.
Non lifeboat rations.
NRG-5 or BP-ER were way more palpable for me than the Seven Oceans lifeboat rations.
The lifeboat rations are good for their use case - sitting around and waiting while not eating much. They are ok to eat as long as you are hungry but not a moment longer than that. Exactly what you want on a lifeboat with nothing to do.
The other variants are still bland but with a bit less fat content. This makes it easier to enjoy.
I also like the Convar-7 bars because they are packet in "one meal units" which is nice because I just have two in my glove compartment and I can eat them if something minor happens. I would not open a 500g brick for "missed lunch and am in a traffic jam for another hour" but the little convar package is nice for that kind of "emergencies"
In a home situation I would go the noodles and dried instant sauces route. I is way more fulfilling, noodles keep for at least a decade if stored right and if you have a fryer just always have 4 liters of additional oil for it. You can rotate it easily this way and as long as you add the oil to something like noodles or rice you can digest it pretty well. Even just grass and salads with oil will sate your hunger and keep you alive. Don't just drink the oil or you will lose all your bowel contents in the next few hours...
bgplsa@reddit
I wonder if the unappetizing flavor is to encourage “rationing” 🤔
Negative_Freedom_357@reddit
Yeah that would make sense, if they tasted great then people would eat them too quickly and.... Not be repeat customers
Own_Pack_9950@reddit
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Own_Pack_9950@reddit
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FamilyNudism4Us@reddit
Pigs, put up a fence, feed them all your table scraps, hunting scraps etc. don’t name them unless it’s like “Bacon” or something or your kids will get attached to them. If that still happens, when you get more pigs take a few of them out and inform the child that they are food not pets. Also, you can trade/barter them.
gr4474@reddit
Microgreens seeds, Seamoss powder, Moringa powder.
I like to mix the powders in water with some sweetener and a bit of juice if I have it.