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4Patriots 4-Week Emergency Survival Food Kit
4Patriots
Four-week kit of 192 servings in a stackable tote that fits under a bed.
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What you get
Eleven recipes run from oatmeal and pancakes to stew and mac and cheese. The maker lists 36,480 calories over 28 days for one person. Cooking means boiling water and simmering for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 192 servings, 36,480 kcal for 4 weeks
- 25-year shelf life (proper storage)
- Stackable, water-resistant tote that fits under a bed
Pros and cons of the 4Patriots 4-Week Emergency Survival Food Kit
Pros
- The water-resistant tote stacks and slides under a bed.
- Eleven recipes include banana chips and pudding alongside the main dishes.
- The maker rates shelf life at 25 years with proper storage.
Cons
- About 1,302 calories a day is listed and the maker's FAQ calls its kits not complete caloric replacements.
- Each meal needs 15 to 20 minutes of simmering after the water boils.
Specs
- Servings
- 192
- Calories in total
- 36,480 kcal
- Calories per day
- 1,302+ (stated)
- Shelf lifemaker's claim
- 25 years
- Days
- 28
- Preparation
- bring water to a boil, stir in food, simmer 15-20 minutes
- People
- 1
- Meals
- 11 recipes: oatmeal, pancakes, mac & cheese, stew, Alfredo, rice dishes, pudding, banana chips, powdered milk
Why it scores 7.3
7.3/10
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Emergency features
- Shelf life of 20 years or more
- 2,000 kcal or more per day
- Calories listed by the maker
- Ready to eat without cooking
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