Emergency Ration: Advanced Emergency Ration Pack

Product Description

This U.S. Version of the Emergency Ration Pack, containing US Government Approved Survival Gear, was designed by Best Glide ASE. It includes numerous enhancements to the original UK design. he Emergency Ration Pack is a perfect way to prepare oneself for hurricane survival, tornado survival, earthquake survival and unforeseen non-natural disasters seen every day around the world. Throw a couple in the car or keep a few at home just in case. Each Disaster Survival Kit contains approximately 1500 calories of life preserving nutrition, as well as numerous items to stay comfortable, remain warm, keep oriented and to be rescued. The Emergency Ration Pack comes sealed in an airtight bag which is constructed of a high barrier foil laminate designed for the preservation of food items. It is impervious to sun, moisture and air. The high grade survival items within, some of which are military and/or NATO approved, are protected by a permanent seal but include a heavy duty zip lock which makes the bag resealable after initial use. The Emergency Ration pack is available in two versions: Basic and Advanced. The basic version of the Emergency Ration Pack includes the following items: Emergency Food, Bouillon Cube, Energy/Candy Bar, Coffee, Creamer, Sugar, Military Approved Gel Fuel, Matches, Foil Tray, Water Bag, Water Purification Tablets, Survival Whistle, Pencil, Survival Instructions, Wire (Snare Type), Hard Candy, Button Compass and Fresnel Lens Fire Starter. This Advanced Version of the Emergency Ration Pack (US Version) adds a Utility Knife, Basic Fishing Kit, NATO Survival Matches, Basic First Aid Supply and a Desiccant. Notes: Minor substitutions sometimes occur due to product availability. A recent change is to Military Gel Fuel instead of the Solid Fuel Tabs and the addition of NATO Survival Matches to the Advanced Ration Pack. This product sometimes contains peanuts.

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Categories: Emergency, Emergency rations, ER, Mainstay Emergency Food Rations

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Emergency Ration : Mainstay Emergency Food Rations - Case of 10 Packs

Mainstay Emergency Food

The purpose of these rations is to keep people alive despite limited potable water supplies. They've got plenty of vitamins and minerals, however, they are greatly lacking in sodium and other electrolytes. That's a benefit when potable water is extremely limited, but it's a curse if you'll be performing strenuous activities. Each bar contains only 23mg of sodium, which is 1% of the recommended daily allowance. That makes sense - any more salt is going to provoke thirst. But it also means that with any moderate or greater activity, you're going to be sweating out electrolytes, and these bars won't replace them. If you have any desire to fend for yourself in a survival situation (doing anything but sitting around waiting for help to arrive) I'd STRONGLY suggest adding a sports drink powder high in sodium and potassium. Same thing if you're planning on using them to replace/augment hiking rations.

The texture is heavy but crumbly, and doesn't seem to absorb much water. (The first two ingredients on the list are Enriched Flour and Vegetable Shortening; the shortening would repel water or saliva) Meaning: it's not going to provoke thirst anywhere nearly as bad as most baked goods.

The taste is similar to a lemon cookie. It's slightly cloying, but quite tolerable. Taste might not be a significant consideration for adults, but when you've got kids, you don't need the extra aggravation of one of them refusing to eat at meal time because they don't like the taste of their rations.

The packaging is a sturdy foil. Tough, but can be opened without tools, and can be folded closed to protect an unused portion.

All in all, I'm impressed. I wouldn't want to eat these things for a month straight, but they would be great to get by for a few days. They managed to cram 3 days worth of food into a package about 1/3 the size of an MRE.

Mainstay also markets 1200 and 2400 calorie packages, which are more conveniently sized for personal emergency kits.

Nutrition facts (summarized from the package I received):
Serving Size: 1 bar
Servings per container: 9
Calories: 400
Fat: 20g (36%)
Sodium: 23mg (1%)
Carbohydrates: 46g (15%)
Protein: 3g
Vitamin A: 50%
Vitamin C: 60%
Calcium: 50%
Iron: 10%
Thiamin: 15%
Riboflavin: 25%
Niacin: 30%
Vitamin D: 50%
Vitamin E: 25%
Vitamin B6: 90%
Folic Acid: 35%
Vitamin B12: 20%
Phosphorus: 40%
Magnesium: 30%
Pantothenic Acid: 100%

Categories: Emergency, Emergency rations, Food, Mainstay, Mainstay Emergency Food Rations, Rations

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