In my bug-out bags I carry a few “nutrition” bars to fill a gap between meals. From reading many threads on survival & preparedness forums – carrying these bars in bug out/”get me home” kits is quite common. I put nutrition in quotes as for the most part – many of these bars are advertised as “good for you” when in reality they are glorified candy bars.
I have had my own favorites that I keep around – and decided to get several others a try and report the finding here.
I went to a couple of my local grocery and department stores and gathered up a selection – here’s what I found:
These 6 food bars are by far not the only ones available – these are just the ones I selected.
Here is a breakdown of the bars – specifically listing calories, fat, protein, and carbs.
Honestly – I had planned a pretty extravagant break down and list of all the characteristics with a performance chart for each – eventually coming up with a winner. Most of them are pretty evenly matched – I think the reality is any of these would do well – taste may be the deciding factor.
Here are a few observations:
Something to consider: the Snickers Bar.
The Snickers Bar has 280 calories / 14 grams fat / 4 grams protein / 35 grams carbohydrates. Comparing and looking for food items for your bug out/get me home bag – why not the Snickers Bar?
Taste is great – an all American favorite. 280 calories is right in line with the “nutrition” bars in this post. Cost is awesome – as you can often find these bars on sale for .50 – .75 cents. Also – they are readily available at almost any gas station or corner store.
What is your favorite bug out/get me home kit food?
Take care all -
Rourke
I have had my own favorites that I keep around – and decided to get several others a try and report the finding here.
I went to a couple of my local grocery and department stores and gathered up a selection – here’s what I found:
Here is a breakdown of the bars – specifically listing calories, fat, protein, and carbs.
- Power Bar Triple Threat – Caramel Peanut Fusion (230 calories / 9 grams fat / 10 grams protein / 31 grams carbohydrates)
- thinkThin – Creamy Peanut Butter (230 calories / 8 grams fat / 20 grams protein / 22 grams carbohydrates)
- Tiger’s Milk- Protein Rich (140 calories / 5 grams fat / 6 grams protein / 18 grams carbohydrates)
- Balance Gold – Carmel Nut Blast (210 calories / 7 grams fat / 15 grams protein / 23 grams carbohydrates)
- Power Bar – Protein Plus (300 calories / 6 grams fat / 23 grams protein / 39 grams carbohydrates)
- Clif Bar Energy Bar - Crunchy Peanut Butter (250 calories / 6 grams fat / 11 grams protein / 42 grams carbohydrates)
Honestly – I had planned a pretty extravagant break down and list of all the characteristics with a performance chart for each – eventually coming up with a winner. Most of them are pretty evenly matched – I think the reality is any of these would do well – taste may be the deciding factor.
Here are a few observations:
- The Power Bar Triple Threat bar has more calories per ounce than the others. The Tiger’s Milk bar runs a distant second. The Power Bar Protein Plusis noticeably heavier than the others. Something to consider when packing a bag that you may have to carry.
- All bars had expiration dates on them. Purchased on the 9th of October – expiration dates ranges from 3/2011 (Clif Bar) to 7/2011 (thinkThin). I think it’s safe to say that 6-9 months is a decedent shelf life considering the purpose.
- I purposely stayed away from fiber bars like FiberOne – as they can cause some issues with “having to go to the bathroom”. Not good in a survival situation.
- Power Bar Triple Threat – Caramel Peanut Fusion Very tasty- excellent overall flavor
- Tiger’s Milk – taste great & very satisfying – a close second
- Clif Bar Energy Bar - Crunchy Peanut Butter Not bad – wholesome flavor and texture – I liked it more than my son
- Balance Gold - Carmel Nut Blast OK – not that great
- Power Bar - Protein Plus Pretty bad – pass on this one
- thinkThin – Creamy Peanut Butter I wanted to rip my taste buds out – absolutely gross
Something to consider: the Snickers Bar.
Taste is great – an all American favorite. 280 calories is right in line with the “nutrition” bars in this post. Cost is awesome – as you can often find these bars on sale for .50 – .75 cents. Also – they are readily available at almost any gas station or corner store.
What is your favorite bug out/get me home kit food?
Take care all -
Rourke
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