Comments on: More 72 Hour Kit Food Ideas http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/ Ten simple babysteps to food storage success! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-20059 Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:37:06 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-20059 We used to think it would be ok to do it all in one, but have since discovered that it makes the most sense to separate into individual backpacks, even for small children. You never know when you will get separated or who will be home at what times. And it helps lighten the load for any one individual to be carrying too much. We used to think it would be ok to do it all in one, but have since discovered that it makes the most sense to separate into individual backpacks, even for small children. You never know when you will get separated or who will be home at what times. And it helps lighten the load for any one individual to be carrying too much.

]]> By: Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-18594 Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:37:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-18594 We used to think it would be ok to do it all in one, but have since discovered that it makes the most sense to separate into individual backpacks, even for small children. You never know when you will get separated or who will be home at what times. And it helps lighten the load for any one individual to be carrying too much. We used to think it would be ok to do it all in one, but have since discovered that it makes the most sense to separate into individual backpacks, even for small children. You never know when you will get separated or who will be home at what times. And it helps lighten the load for any one individual to be carrying too much.

]]> By: Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-20058 Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:37:06 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-20058 We used to think it would be ok to do it all in one, but have since discovered that it makes the most sense to separate into individual backpacks, even for small children. You never know when you will get separated or who will be home at what times. And it helps lighten the load for any one individual to be carrying too much. We used to think it would be ok to do it all in one, but have since discovered that it makes the most sense to separate into individual backpacks, even for small children. You never know when you will get separated or who will be home at what times. And it helps lighten the load for any one individual to be carrying too much.

]]> By: Katrina Ancel http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-18583 Katrina Ancel Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:54:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-18583 I am wondering if the 72 hour kits need to be parceled out per person as opposed to a box that has enough for the entire family. It just dawned on me that using normal size cans and jars etc would provide a lot more variety than limiting ourselves to things that only come as a single serving size. I am wondering if the 72 hour kits need to be parceled out per person as opposed to a box that has enough for the entire family. It just dawned on me that using normal size cans and jars etc would provide a lot more variety than limiting ourselves to things that only come as a single serving size.

]]> By: Katrina Ancel http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-20057 Katrina Ancel Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:54:57 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-20057 I am wondering if the 72 hour kits need to be parceled out per person as opposed to a box that has enough for the entire family. It just dawned on me that using normal size cans and jars etc would provide a lot more variety than limiting ourselves to things that only come as a single serving size. I am wondering if the 72 hour kits need to be parceled out per person as opposed to a box that has enough for the entire family. It just dawned on me that using normal size cans and jars etc would provide a lot more variety than limiting ourselves to things that only come as a single serving size.

]]> By: Tegan http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-15402 Tegan Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:08:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-15402 I thought the milk jugs seemed like a good starting place- it got me thinking about my 72hr kits as something manageable. And actually, I still might make them- they'd be a good for sending to school with the kids, they would fit in a cubby and be better than nothing in the event of an emergency. Thanks again. I thought the milk jugs seemed like a good starting place- it got me thinking about my 72hr kits as something manageable. And actually, I still might make them- they’d be a good for sending to school with the kids, they would fit in a cubby and be better than nothing in the event of an emergency. Thanks again.

]]> By: Tegan http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-20056 Tegan Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:08:04 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-20056 I thought the milk jugs seemed like a good starting place- it got me thinking about my 72hr kits as something manageable. And actually, I still might make them- they'd be a good for sending to school with the kids, they would fit in a cubby and be better than nothing in the event of an emergency. Thanks again. I thought the milk jugs seemed like a good starting place- it got me thinking about my 72hr kits as something manageable. And actually, I still might make them- they'd be a good for sending to school with the kids, they would fit in a cubby and be better than nothing in the event of an emergency. Thanks again.

]]> By: Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-15400 Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:54:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-15400 Tegan. Great job! We would love to make a post out of this if you don't mind. In looking at our milk jug kits we are getting awfully leery about eating ONLY those foods (yes, that's a hint that that may be an assignment in the 7 day challenge). Tegan. Great job! We would love to make a post out of this if you don’t mind. In looking at our milk jug kits we are getting awfully leery about eating ONLY those foods (yes, that’s a hint that that may be an assignment in the 7 day challenge).

]]> By: Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-20055 Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:54:56 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-20055 Tegan. Great job! We would love to make a post out of this if you don't mind. In looking at our milk jug kits we are getting awfully leery about eating ONLY those foods (yes, that's a hint that that may be an assignment in the 7 day challenge). Tegan. Great job! We would love to make a post out of this if you don't mind. In looking at our milk jug kits we are getting awfully leery about eating ONLY those foods (yes, that's a hint that that may be an assignment in the 7 day challenge).

]]> By: Tegan http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/18/more-72-hour-kit-food-ideas/#comment-15396 Tegan Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:43:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=916#comment-15396 I've just done a 72hr kit for my family. I bought backpack/lunch bag combos for each of us- 2 adults and 3 preschoolers. Everyone has their own change of clothing, flashlight, thermal poncho, ect. The kids each have a stuffed animal, crayons, a coloring book, and a few other little things. And the adult's packs have the heavier emergency items- the radio, mini campstove, and so on. Also, the lunch bags fit neatly inside the backpacks so that we all can carry our own food supply. This leaves us hands-free to carry anything else we may need at the time- like water and the cat carrier. Here's what I packed, food wise: Breakfasts: *instant oatmeal packets (3/per child, 6/adult) *raisins (3 sm boxes/person) (constipated child + emergency = not fun!!) *carnation instant breakfast pouches (3/person)(high protein! add to reconstituted milk) Lunches/Suppers: (a variety to avoid appetite fatigue) *Uncle Ben's ready rice pouches- I got the brown rice (3/person) *Old El Paso heat and serve black beans (2 pouches/person- to go with rice) *Tasty Bite Indian entree pouch (1/person- to go with rice) *Heath Valley dehydrated cup-of-soup (3/person) *Kashi crackers, single-serving pouches (3/person- to go with soup) Snacks/Comfort Food: (enough for 3 snacks/day- very important for kids!) *Bumble bars (3/person) (these are very nutritious and tasty! case pricing is most economical) *8oz bags unsalted nuts/seeds- almonds, pumpkin seeds, etc (2/person) *8oz bag mixed dried fruit (1/person) *applesauce cups (2/person) *Poptarts (1 pouch/person) Drinks: *powdered milk (2/person)(I bought a box of packets that make 1qt/packet) *individual electrolyte mix packets- Propel brand (6/person) *V8 (3-8oz cans/person)(tasty mixed into rice or soup cups instead of water) *tea bags (as desired- I just tossed a few that I already had into the adult bags) *hot chocolate mix (3/person) Other Items: *condiment packets (saved from restaurants- soy sauce, hot sauce, pepper, etc) *True Lemon packets (6/person)(a great shelf-stable source of vitamin C!) *a snack-size ziplock of hard candies (1/person) *plastic utensils *wet naps The food for all 5 packs, all-told, cost about $75- or $5/day per person. Nothing requires more cooking than adding hot water and I avoided cans- except for the V8- to make the overall weight much lighter. This is pretty much how we eat on camping-trips and it's always been enough- and I know it's healthy, high-energy food. (We're vegetarian, but I imagine you could add some jerky or whatever and be pretty happy with the above regardless.) Thanks for the ideas and the kick-in-the-behind to get this done! I’ve just done a 72hr kit for my family. I bought backpack/lunch bag combos for each of us- 2 adults and 3 preschoolers. Everyone has their own change of clothing, flashlight, thermal poncho, ect. The kids each have a stuffed animal, crayons, a coloring book, and a few other little things. And the adult’s packs have the heavier emergency items- the radio, mini campstove, and so on.
Also, the lunch bags fit neatly inside the backpacks so that we all can carry our own food supply. This leaves us hands-free to carry anything else we may need at the time- like water and the cat carrier.

Here’s what I packed, food wise:
Breakfasts:
*instant oatmeal packets (3/per child, 6/adult)
*raisins (3 sm boxes/person) (constipated child + emergency = not fun!!)
*carnation instant breakfast pouches (3/person)(high protein! add to reconstituted milk)

Lunches/Suppers: (a variety to avoid appetite fatigue)
*Uncle Ben’s ready rice pouches- I got the brown rice (3/person)
*Old El Paso heat and serve black beans (2 pouches/person- to go with rice)
*Tasty Bite Indian entree pouch (1/person- to go with rice)
*Heath Valley dehydrated cup-of-soup (3/person)
*Kashi crackers, single-serving pouches (3/person- to go with soup)

Snacks/Comfort Food: (enough for 3 snacks/day- very important for kids!)
*Bumble bars (3/person) (these are very nutritious and tasty! case pricing is most economical)
*8oz bags unsalted nuts/seeds- almonds, pumpkin seeds, etc (2/person)
*8oz bag mixed dried fruit (1/person)
*applesauce cups (2/person)
*Poptarts (1 pouch/person)

Drinks:
*powdered milk (2/person)(I bought a box of packets that make 1qt/packet)
*individual electrolyte mix packets- Propel brand (6/person)
*V8 (3-8oz cans/person)(tasty mixed into rice or soup cups instead of water)
*tea bags (as desired- I just tossed a few that I already had into the adult bags)
*hot chocolate mix (3/person)

Other Items:
*condiment packets (saved from restaurants- soy sauce, hot sauce, pepper, etc)
*True Lemon packets (6/person)(a great shelf-stable source of vitamin C!)
*a snack-size ziplock of hard candies (1/person)
*plastic utensils
*wet naps

The food for all 5 packs, all-told, cost about $75- or $5/day per person. Nothing requires more cooking than adding hot water and I avoided cans- except for the V8- to make the overall weight much lighter. This is pretty much how we eat on camping-trips and it’s always been enough- and I know it’s healthy, high-energy food. (We’re vegetarian, but I imagine you could add some jerky or whatever and be pretty happy with the above regardless.)

Thanks for the ideas and the kick-in-the-behind to get this done!

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