1-week and 2-week emergency food supplies compared
We track 5 kits sold as 1- to 2-week supplies. Here's how much food each really contains, and what it costs per 2,000 calories.
| Kit | $ per 2,000 kcal | Real days at 2,000 kcal | Sold as | kcal per advertised day | Price | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Patriot Supply 2-Week Emergency Food Supply | $10.57 | 14.0 | 14 days | 2,000 | $147.95 | Brand per-day claim |
| ReadyWise 2 Week Emergency Food Supply | $13.49 | 12.6 | 14 days | 1,800 | $169.99 | Brand per-day claim |
| ReadyWise One Week Emergency Food Supply | $18.68 | 7.0 | 7 days | 1,989 | $129.99 | Label total |
| Valley Food Storage 7-Day Food Bag - Patriot Preparedness Package | $21.68 | 6.9 | 7 days | 1,976 | $149.95 | Label total |
| Mountain House 14 Day Emergency Food Supply | $38.06 | 12.0 | 14 days | 1,719 | $457.99 | Brand per-day claim |
What stands out
- Cost per calorie varies 3.6×: $10.57 for My Patriot Supply 2-Week Emergency Food Supply up to $38.06 for Mountain House 14 Day Emergency Food Supply.
- The lowest price isn't the best value. ReadyWise One Week Emergency Food Supply has the lowest sticker price ($129.99, 7.0 days of food at 2,000 calories a day), but per calorie My Patriot Supply 2-Week Emergency Food Supply is cheaper.
- One kit supplies less than 1,800 calories per advertised day: Mountain House 14 Day Emergency Food Supply. At 2,000 calories a day, it runs out sooner than the label suggests.
Cheapest ways to cover 14 days for one person
You don't have to buy a kit labeled "1- to 2-week". These are the cheapest single products (bought in whole units) that add up to 28,000 calories, 14 days at 2,000 a day:
| Option | Units | Total cost | Days covered | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Patriot Supply 2-Week Emergency Food Supply | 1 | $147.95 | 14.0 | Brand per-day claim |
| My Patriot Supply 72-Hour Food Kit Sample Pack | 5 | $174.95 | 15.6 | Label total |
| Augason Farms 30-Day 1-Person Emergency Food Supply Kit | 1 | $182.99 | 19.4 | Brand per-day claim |
| ReadyWise 72 Hour Food Kit | 6 | $269.94 | 16.4 | Label total |
| ReadyWise 52 Serving Prepper Pack Bucket | 3 | $269.97 | 14.2 | Label total |
Rounding up to whole units means some options cover more than 14 days. For other household sizes, use the calculator.
Prices are list prices on each brand's store, checked November 8, 2026. They change often, and sales are common.