ReadyWise emergency food, by the numbers

ReadyWise sells 13 one-person emergency kits we could compare on the numbers that matter. Here is what they really deliver per person, per day - and how ReadyWise stacks up against the field. Every figure is from ReadyWise's own page.

ReadyWise's one-person kits range from 1,675 to 2,693 kcal per person per day; 9 of 13 clear a full 2,000-calorie day. On value it is among the cheaper options, from about $3.88 per 1,000 kcal. Stated shelf life runs up to 25 years - real, but conditional on cool, dry storage.

ReadyWise kits, compared

Kit	Supply	kcal/day	$/1,000 kcal	Shelf
6 Month Mega Food Supply	6 mo	2,693	$6.07	25 yr
1 Month Mega Food Supply	1 mo	2,693	$6.07	25 yr
72 Hour Emergency Food Kit	3 day	2,260	$7.37	25 yr
Wise 3-Month Survival Food Supply	3 mo	2,224	$3.88	25 yr
WFS 4-Week Patriot Emergency Food Supply | Over 2,200 Calories/Day	28 day	2,212	$3.88	25 yr
6 Month Emergency Food Supply	6 mo	2,085	$4.48	25 yr
3 Month Emergency Food Supply	3 mo	2,085	$4.48	25 yr
1 Month Emergency Food Supply	1 mo	2,085	$4.48	25 yr
1 Year Emergency Food Supply	1 yr	2,036	$4.52	-
One Week Emergency Food Supply	7 day	1,989	$9.34	25 yr
2 Week Emergency Food Supply	14 day	1,827	$5.86	25 yr
72 Hour Food Kit	3 day	1,820	-	25 yr
Outdoor 2-Day Adventure Meal Kit	2 day	1,675	-	-

kcal/day = each kit's own published total divided by the days it claims to feed one person; green clears a full 2,000-calorie day, amber falls short. Cost is brand-direct MSRP per 1,000 kcal. Shelf life is manufacturer-stated and depends on cool storage.

Data source: ReadyWise's own product pages, captured 2026-09-16. We compare one-person, single-supply kits on calories per person per day (total calories ÷ advertised days), cost per 1,000 kcal (brand-direct MSRP) and stated shelf life. Prices are not live - confirm on the brand's page before buying. No brand paid for placement; there are no affiliate links here.