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· 34 in stock · prices checked Nov 1, 2026, 6:03 AM ET
Best emergency food under $100, per day of eating
Every in-stock food we can rank that costs $100 or less, ordered by price ÷ (brand-stated calories ÷ 2,000). A good way to start a pantry a little at a time. The full ranking at every price is the Bunker Index.
The ranking lowest cost per 2,000 kcal day first
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| Rank | Product | $ / 2,000 kcal day | Total kcal (brand) | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Calorie Booster Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $10.99 | 18,200 | $99.99 | no change |
| #2 | 72 Hour Emergency Food Kit ReadyWise In stock | $14.75 | 6,780 | $49.99 | no change |
| #3 | 52 Serving Prepper Pack Bucket ReadyWise In stock | $19.07 | 9,440 | $89.99 | no change |
| #4 | Camping Outdoor Favorites Kit - 25 Yr Shelf-Life - Cook in Pouch ReadyWise In stock | $24.09 | 5,230 | $62.99 | -10% from $69.99 |
| #5 | Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites Peak Refuel In stock | $24.97 | 640 | $7.99 | no change |
| #6 | OnX Elite Trail Pack Peak Refuel In stock | $24.98 | 3,480 | $43.47 | no change |
| #7 | Creamy Peaches and Oats Peak Refuel In stock | $25.72 | 1,010 | $12.99 | no change |
| #8 | Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bites Peak Refuel In stock | $26.20 | 610 | $7.99 | no change |
| #9 | Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Peak Refuel In stock | $27.25 | 1,100 | $14.99 | no change |
| #10 | Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Peak Refuel In stock | $27.50 | 1,090 | $14.99 | no change |
| #11 | Bison Ranch Mashers Peak Refuel In stock | $28.55 | 1,120 | $15.99 | no change |
| #12 | Beef Pasta Marinara Peak Refuel In stock | $28.83 | 1,040 | $14.99 | no change |
| #13 | Strawberry Granola Peak Refuel In stock | $30.15 | 530 | $7.99 | no change |
| #14 | Butternut Dal Bhat Peak Refuel In stock | $30.41 | 920 | $13.99 | no change |
| #15 | Mountain Berry Granola Peak Refuel In stock | $31.54 | 570 | $8.99 | no change |
| #16 | Chicken Pesto Pasta Peak Refuel In stock | $32.59 | 920 | $14.99 | no change |
| #17 | Chicken Alfredo Peak Refuel In stock | $33.71 | 830 | $13.99 | no change |
| #18 | Backcountry Bison Bowl Peak Refuel In stock | $34.39 | 930 | $15.99 | no change |
| #19 | Venison Country Casserole Peak Refuel In stock | $34.76 | 920 | $15.99 | no change |
| #20 | Sweet Pork & Rice Peak Refuel In stock | $34.98 | 800 | $13.99 | no change |
| #21 | Chicken Coconut Curry Peak Refuel In stock | $35.27 | 850 | $14.99 | no change |
| #22 | Peach Cobbler Peak Refuel In stock | $35.79 | 670 | $11.99 | no change |
| #23 | Beef Stroganoff Peak Refuel In stock | $37.01 | 810 | $14.99 | no change |
| #24 | Homestyle Chicken & Rice Peak Refuel In stock | $37.81 | 740 | $13.99 | no change |
| #25 | White Chicken Chili Peak Refuel In stock | $39.45 | 760 | $14.99 | no change |
| #26 | Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Peak Refuel In stock | $39.95 | 400 | $7.99 | no change |
| #27 | Mountain Berry Cobbler Peak Refuel In stock | $39.97 | 600 | $11.99 | no change |
| #28 | MeatEater American Buffalo Goulash Peak Refuel In stock | $43.22 | 740 | $15.99 | no change |
| #29 | Chicken & Dumplings Mountain House In stock | $44.79 | 580 | $12.99 | no change |
| #30 | Mexican-Style Adobo Rice & Chicken Mountain House In stock | $44.79 | 580 | $12.99 | no change |
| #31 | Three Bean Chili Mac Peak Refuel In stock | $45.87 | 610 | $13.99 | no change |
| #32 | Chicken Teriyaki Rice Peak Refuel In stock | $48.24 | 580 | $13.99 | no change |
| #33 | Breakfast Skillet Peak Refuel In stock | $55.52 | 540 | $14.99 | no change |
| #34 | Emergency Food Favorite - Freeze-Dried Strawberries (3 x 8 Serving Pouches) ReadyWise In stock | $177.72 | 360 | $31.99 | no change |
We have 15 days of price history (since Oct 17, 2026). Prices checked Nov 1, 2026, 6:03 AM ET at each brand's own store. Tax and shipping not included.
Sold out today (12)
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Cheesy Macaroni (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Crunchy Granola (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Savory Stroganoff (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Loaded Baked Potato Casserole (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Chicken Noodle Soup (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise 60 Serving Bug Out Bucket, last price $80.00
- Legacy Food Storage 36 Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Box, last price $89.99
- Legacy Food Storage 12 Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Box, last price $34.99
- ReadyWise 2 Boxes of Emergency Food Favorite - Crunchy Granola, last price $34.99
- Mountain House Just in Case...® 3 Day Emergency Food Supply, last price $99.99
- Mountain House Homestyle Chicken Noodle Casserole, last price $12.99
- Mountain House 2-Day Backcountry Protein Box, last price $69.99
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Questions people ask
What is the cheapest emergency food under $100 right now?
At today's prices: ReadyWise Calorie Booster Bucket at $10.99 per 2,000 kcal day ($99.99). This page updates every day.
How often is this ranking updated?
Daily. We check each brand store once a day and rebuild this page; the last check was Nov 1, 2026, 6:03 AM ET.
Why isn't my favorite brand listed?
We only collect prices from stores whose terms allow automated price checks. Brands that forbid it, such as EcoFlow, Jackery and Sawyer, are listed on our methods page.