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Wise Foods is what is in the survival kits I sell (2 people for 1 week in a nice "bug out bag"). To be honest though, Wise Foods isn't what I would want for long-term use. One week, sure. Two weeks, I'd be ready to kick a puppy. For longer term, look into ShelfReliance foods (I can order that stuff if you want, but I don't stock it right now).

For short-term, lightweight foods, I like Mountain House the best -- you fix your meals right in the bags. The shelf life is shorter than Wise, so it's all about tradeoffs.

Keep in mind that most dehydrated foods will almost double your daily water requirements (reconstituting plus compensating for additional sodium).

Austinboy is also correct -- get a couple of waterbobs if you plan on hunkering down in-home. GREAT way to keep a water source.

P.S. - I have a few sample Wise Food packages, if anybody in the area is interested.