The foods I posted about yesterday could weigh down your pack, making it heavier than you might want. There are other alternatives you might want to consider, although the cost will be a bit higher.Freeze-Dried Meals--There are several varieties of these foods, and they are packed especially for back-packing. The meals are very light-weight, but need water to rehydrate them, and usually hot water at that (check the package). The cost can be fairly high.
MRE's--These are military "Meals Ready to Eat." They come wrapped in plastic and don't need to be heated to eat. They have come a long way in taste and texture, and are very light-weight.
High Protein or Carbohydrate Bars--These are high-energy bars meant to boost energy levels when it is necessary, but not as meal replacements--both have their places.
Energy Gels--are similar to the bars in energy boosting, but are faster working because they are liquid.
As with any foods that are packed for emergency evacuation, taste the foods before they are needed. You don't want to get out of town and find you really don't like the foods you packed. It's better to find out when you are able to replace foods you don't like.
MRE's a a great resouce to have in your food storage or 72hr kit. There are many ways to obtain them, local stores, military surplus out lets, internet, etc. Be careful when buying from the internet. May times the great prices are because they are our of or rewal close to being out of date. Check the inspection date, if it's not within a couple of years, don't bother. We have a great sourse right here in Clovis tthat has some of the best price I've found. "Top's Military Supply" on Shaw Ave. His MRE's show an inspectiondate of 2008 or 2009. I just bought 2 cases (12 me o a case)
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