GOV.UK checklist
Tinned meat and fish
Named in the official checklist. Protein that keeps for years and can be eaten cold straight from the tin.
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Our pick
Long-life emergency food rations
Compact ration bars with a 5-year shelf life. Useful for grab bags and car kits that get checked less often.
What to look for
- Check the calories per bar (2,400 kcal per day is typical)
- Store away from heat
- Not a substitute for familiar food at home
Why it’s in the kit
This is our recommendation. It supports the official GOV.UK advice but isn’t named in it.
Part of our food range.
Guides that mention this
Bug Out Bag UK: Checklist for Families
A practical UK bug out bag list for 72 hours away from home, including what’s legal to carry, family kit and what to leave out.
Emergency Food List UK: 3 Days of Supplies
A UK emergency food supply list for 3 days with no cooking or fridge, following GOV.UK advice, plus how to store and rotate it.
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GOV.UK checklist
Tinned vegetables, beans and soup
Tinned vegetables are on the GOV.UK list. Beans and soups are filling and safe to eat cold.
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GOV.UK checklist
Dried fruit and nuts
Light, calorie-dense and listed by GOV.UK. Good for grab bags and car kits.
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Cereal and energy bars
No-prep food for children and adults. Easy to pack in a grab bag or car.
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