food preparation, keeping the army marching

What’s for the dinner?

- After the bag itself and water. the next important item in your bug-out bag is food. You will burn a lot of calories in a survival snuafion.
- If you do not have the proper amount of fuel, it will be exceedineg hard for your body to function properly.
- To stay strong, the body needs the right amount of proteins, carbs, vitamins and minerals.

Types of food for survival

- Canned food such as meats and beans.
- Energy bars, granola bars, and candies.
- Dried fruit such as raisins and apricots.
- Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs). They are available at army surplus stores and have a shelf life of 15 to 20 years. They come with a self-sustained heat pack, so cooking or a stove Is not re uired.
Remember: this is a survival kit and not a luxury trip.

Comprehensive food list

- Six protein, energy. or granola bars.
- Three prepackaged meals.
- Three or four cans of soup.
- A stove about the size of a Campbell’s soup can.
- A spork (spoon and fork combination tool) and a can opener.
- A lightweight cooking utensil.
- A sharp knife.
- A collapsible fishing rod

Special diets

- Know your dietary needs. If you have a special diet due to a severe medical problem, by all means tailor your bug-out bag diet accordingly.
- It is also possible to get kosher and halal prepackaged meals from a variety of sources.
- Small ‘luxury’ items such as instant hot chocolate, cider, instant coffee and powdered creamer. These can provide a much-needed psychological boost to keep you motivated and thinking sharply in a survival situation.

Eating from nature’s table

- It is always possible to supplement your food supply in the wilderness.
- If you have proper training and knowledge, there are a number of plants and their fruits which can be eaten. (Extreme care should be taken as many wild plants and fruits are poisonous.)
- Fish, rabbits, and frogs are good options provided you have live fire and can hunt.
- Remember: all it takes is proper training.