· prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 6:34 AM ET
ReadyWise vs Echo-Sigma
The numbers, side by side: freeze-dried & long-term food, water storage & filters, bug-out bags & kits. Built from the prices we collect every day at ReadyWise and Echo-Sigma. No opinions, just math.
The short answer
On cost per 2,000-calorie day, the cheapest ReadyWise food today is $5.32 a day vs. $5.78 for Echo-Sigma. Median: $15.96 (ReadyWise) vs. $6.33 (Echo-Sigma).
🥫 Freeze-Dried & Long-Term Food
| Freeze-Dried & Long-Term Food | ReadyWise | Echo-Sigma |
|---|---|---|
| Products tracked | 241 | 17 |
| In stock today | 183 | 17 |
| Lowest in-stock price | $4.00 ✓ | $19.99 |
| Median in-stock price | $80.00 ✓ | $114.99 |
| Brand markdowns today | 67 (median 45% off) | 0 |
| Cheapest 2,000-kcal day | $5.32 ✓ | $5.78 |
| Median 2,000-kcal day | $15.96 | $6.33 ✓ |
| Longest shelf-life claim | 25 yr | 10 yr |
Cheapest ReadyWise freeze-dried & long-term food
- Wise 3-Month Supply & 72-Hour Kit Bundle: $5.32/day ($549.99)
- Wise 4-Week + Wise 72-Hour Kit Bundle: $5.82/day ($199.99)
- 4-Week Wise & Ready Bundle: $5.90/day ($239.99)
- 1 Month Mega Food Supply: $6.07/day ($244.99)
- Buy a Wise 4-Week Supply, Get Free Wise Milk & Vegetable Bucket: $6.55/day ($239.99)
Cheapest Echo-Sigma freeze-dried & long-term food
- Mayday Food Bars 2400 Calorie -Case 24: $5.78/day ($166.50)
- Mayday Food Bar 1200 Calorie -Case 36: $6.87/day ($148.50)
💧 Water Storage & Filters
| Water Storage & Filters | ReadyWise | Echo-Sigma |
|---|---|---|
| Products tracked | 3 | 5 |
| In stock today | 3 | 5 |
| Lowest in-stock price | $149.99 | $19.99 ✓ |
| Median in-stock price | $149.99 | $34.95 ✓ |
| Brand markdowns today | 3 (median 10% off) | 0 |
| Longest shelf-life claim | 25 yr | – |
Cheapest ReadyWise water storage & filters
Cheapest Echo-Sigma water storage & filters
- 2.5 Liter Hydration Bladder: $19.99
- LifeStraw Peak Series Straw: $25.99
- LifeStraw SIP: $34.95
- Echo-Sigma Hydration Runner Pack: $39.99
- 18oz Yeti Echo-Sigma Rambler Bottle with Chug Cap: $44.99
🎒 Bug-Out Bags & Kits
| Bug-Out Bags & Kits | ReadyWise | Echo-Sigma |
|---|---|---|
| Products tracked | 3 | 31 |
| In stock today | 3 | 31 |
| Lowest in-stock price | $3.99 ✓ | $14.95 |
| Median in-stock price | $95.99 ✓ | $289.99 |
| Brand markdowns today | 1 (median 67% off) | 8 (median 22% off) |
| Longest shelf-life claim | 25 yr | – |
Cheapest ReadyWise bug-out bags & kits
- 5L Dry Bag: $3.99
- Camo 64 Piece Survival Backpack: $95.99
- Red 64 Piece Survival Backpack: $95.99
Cheapest Echo-Sigma bug-out bags & kits
- Pocket Organizer Pouch - MOLLE: $14.95
- 1 Person One Day Survival Kit (16 Piece): $32.99
- Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit: $49.99
- SOG FastHawk: $54.99
- Echo-Sigma Get Home Pack: $59.99
Price history started Oct 17, 2026; week-over-week changes appear as it builds. Prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 6:34 AM ET at each brand's own store. Tax and shipping not included.
How to read this
A ✓ marks the lower number in a row. Median prices depend on what each brand sells (a brand with many small items looks "cheaper"), so for food the fair comparison is cost per 2,000-calorie day. See methods.
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Questions people ask
Which is cheaper, ReadyWise or Echo-Sigma?
On cost per 2,000-calorie day, the cheapest ReadyWise food today is $5.32 a day vs. $5.78 for Echo-Sigma. Median: $15.96 (ReadyWise) vs. $6.33 (Echo-Sigma). Prices change daily, and this page updates with them.
How many ReadyWise and Echo-Sigma products do you track?
249 from ReadyWise (191 in stock today) and 98 from Echo-Sigma (98 in stock), checked once a day at each brand's own store.
Is this a quality review?
No. We compare prices and the specs each brand publishes. We don't test products or take money from brands for placement.