25 Best Bug Out Bag Food Items for Survival & Emergencies

When you're loading up your backpack, you want to be sure that you fill it with the items that give you the best chance for survival, including the best bug-out bag foods.

After all, you might one day be staking your life on the contents of your bag.

Many people who have done a trial run have discovered that the items they packed were either not quite right for their purpose or added too much weight for their value.

So back to food...what are you thinking of including? Check out this breakdown on the best food for bug-out bags before you decide on what to include.

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What Are the Best Bug-Out Bag Food Options?

1. Trail Mix

Trail mix is a good option for your bug-out bag because it's lightweight and provides a lot of energy.

2. Nuts

Nuts are a good option for Bug Out Bag food because they're easy to eat on the go and provide a lot of energy, fat, and protein.

3. Food Bars

Food bars are ideal because they're lightweight, compact, and calorie-rich.

This makes them the perfect solution for providing energy when you're on the go and need to keep your strength up.

4. Tuna Pouches

Tuna contains protein that will keep your strength up when you're on the go. Tuna also has omega 3s, vitamin D, and B12, all-important nutrients.

5. Chicken Pouches

Like tuna, chicken pouches are an excellent food option because it's lightweight and high in protein.

6. SPAM Pouches

SPAM is a food that you can eat on the go. It is lightweight and compact, making it a good option for Bug Out Bag food.

SPAM is also high in protein and fat, making it a good choice for people who need to maintain their strength during emergencies and other situations.

7. Jerky

Jerky is an excellent food for bugging out. It's lightweight and compact and doesn't need to be refrigerated, so it's perfect for packing with you.

8. Pemmican

Pemmican is a traditional Native American food made from dried meat, fat, and berries.

It is a high-energy, protein-rich food originally used by hunters and traders who spent long periods away from home.

9. Biltong

My friends from South Africa first introduced me to biltong while in Iraq.

Biltong is similar to jerky and is lightweight and compact, making it easy to pack into your backpack.

Second, it doesn't need to be refrigerated so that you can keep it with you at all times.

Third, biltong is high in protein and fat, making it an ideal choice for people who need to maintain their strength during emergencies or challenging circumstances.

10. Dried Salami

I love dried Salami and know that most people love it as well. So, when packing your bag and looking for something tasty and easy to eat on the go, grab some salami and get ready to hit the road.

Note: Reader Ralph Scott warns in the comments below that "Salami has an odor and can attract animals while you sleep. The less food odor the better."

11. Protein Powder

Protein powder is a shake it and drink it sustainment option that helps you keep you moving and on the go.

12. Meal Replacement Shake Powder

Like protein powder, meal replacement shake powders are a convenient way to ensure you're getting the nutrients you need when you're on th

e go.

13. Powdered Milk

Powdered milk is a low-cost, high-nutrient food that can last for years without spoiling. It's a good source of calcium, protein, and vitamin D.

14. Coconut & Olive Oil Packets