72-Hour Emergency Kit: Meal-in-a-Bag Plan Challenge

These are quick, easy meals to keep you going in an emergency. Pack each meal in a gallon ziplock baggie and label it with the date you put the ingredients in it. This will help you keep the food dry and together when you need it.

Day 1

Breakfast Bag #1

• Instant oatmeal packets (2-3 per person)
• Small box of raisins or dried fruit
• Single-serve peanut butter packet
• Granola bar
• Tea bag or instant coffee packet
• Sugar/sweetener packets
• Plastic spoon

Lunch Bag #1

• Tuna pouch (I like variety, I think these are fun: Tuna/rice/beans pouch, full tuna/cracker option, or gluten-free options)
• Small pack of crackers (gluten-free cracker option)
• Individual mayo (or miracle whip packet (optional)
• Fruit cup in juice (with plastic spoon)
• Trail mix or nuts in small bag
• Drink mix packet (electrolyte powder or flavoring)

Dinner Bag #1

• Cup of noodles or ramen package (Gluten free Ramen)
• Beef jerky (gluten free) or small pouch of pre-cooked chicken (gluten free option)
• Small bag of dehydrated vegetables (optional)
• Applesauce pouch or a fun smoothie pouch
• Chocolate or cookie treat (Gluten free cookie)
• Plastic fork

Come back next week for a new list item 🙂

Additional Items to Pack Separately:

• 3 gallons of water (1 gallon per person per day)
• Small bottle of olive oil or butter packets (adds calories and makes meals more satisfying)
• Salt and pepper packets
• Multivitamin tablets
• Small bottle of hot sauce or other preferred condiments
• Waterproof matches or lighter (if cooking is possible) Fire starters may be useful too.
• Collapsible cup and bowl
• Utensil set (if not included in individual bags)

Meal Preparation Notes:

1. No cooking option: All meals can be eaten cold if necessary
2. Minimal cooking: If you have access to hot water (from a camping stove or other heat source), the meals with rice, pasta, or oatmeal will be more appealing
3. Water needs: Account for extra water needed for rehydrating or cooking certain items
4. Rotation schedule: Mark each bag with date assembled and check every 6 months to replace any expiring items