What is a high calorie emergency food bar?
A high calorie food bar is a short bread that contains anywhere from 1200, 2400, and 3600 calories in each bar and is intended to be used as an emergency ration. When you run out of food or if you need access to more calories just grab your calorie food bar. Datrex & Mainstay food bars are a MUST HAVE in your 72 hour kit, Auto Kits, or Food Storage supplies. The shelf life is 5 years they are not heat sensitive which makes them ideal for storing them in your RV, boat, tackle box, 72-hour kit and camping and hunting supplies.
If you’re wondering which brand is better, Datrex & Mainstay food bars are basically the same, but they have minor differences which are listed below:
Datrex food bars come in 2400 & 3600 calorie options & when you open the package you will notice that the contents are individually wrapped in a plastic wrap. This makes it easy to distribute the 200 calorie pieces and limits the crumbs. The flavor of the Datrex calorie food bar is a short bread with a hint of coconut flavor to it. This item is not thirst provoking so if you are limited on water it will assist you with your
conservation.
Mainstay food bars come in 1200, 2400, and 3600 calorie options and the 1200 calorie option is perfect for children or to replace one meal. The Mainstay brand has an easy to break seam that will separate the bar into 400 calorie sections. The flavor of the Mainstay calorie food bar is a lemon short bread flavor, and it has the texture of a sugar cookie, which makes it more enjoyable for children. The Mainstay food bar is also a non thirst provoking product that will help with water conservation in the case of an emergency.
Great post….I love that you have both available. There are plenty of people out there who may be allergic to the coconut oils. Personally, I like the Mainstay bars best. Not only do I keep two of each in my E-Kit but I use the Mainstay bar as a dietary aid as well. You know, bar in the morning, bar at lunch and a sensible dinner, lol.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:30 amThere is one out there that is apple-cinnamon flavored that I have yet to try…
July 30th, 2009 at 8:34 amI have not tried these brands yet, so great descriptions on them, thank you. This kit along with the shelter and first aid kits and your pretty much ready for the “dash and go” emergency. And very useful for heavy storms where power is out.
July 31st, 2009 at 1:36 pmThank you so much for all the useful information!
August 1st, 2009 at 10:08 pmIs there such thing as a gluten-free (wheat,rye,oats) survival food bar? I purchased a case of Datrex only to discover months later that I have the gluten allergy which means I have to rethink my emergency food. NEED HELP / ADVICE !!! thanks!
August 6th, 2009 at 10:34 amHello Scott,
Try doing a search on your favorite internet search engine for “luten Free Emergency Food”. i did not find any prepackaged answers but their were a number of interesting ideas.
Enjoy
August 7th, 2009 at 5:49 pmThere is also a 400 calorie bar called the Millennium Bar made by the folks who make the SOS bar. There is also something called the Patriot bar but I’m not finding much info about it.
November 21st, 2009 at 11:01 am