ReadyWise is an American manufacturer of long-term emergency food and survival kits, specializing in freeze-dried and dehydrated ready meals designed for emergency storage and outdoor use. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, ReadyWise has established itself as one of the leading brands in the disaster preparedness, severe weather, and emergency readiness segment — in 2025, Forbes recognized their 120-serving kit as the best emergency food supply on the market.
Brand History and Mission
ReadyWise grew out of the legacy of Wise Company, which previously operated under the same mission of providing ready-to-eat, long-shelf-life emergency food. Today the company is part of a global food manufacturer offering both proprietary brands (ReadyWise Emergency Food Kits, ReadyWise Outdoor, Simple Kitchen) and private label and co-manufacturing services for other companies. ReadyWise production facilities hold USDA and SQF certifications — standards that guarantee food safety and quality at an industrial level.
The brand's mission is built on the belief that food security should be accessible to everyone — from families building home reserves to survival enthusiasts, scouts, hunters, and anyone heading out on extended backcountry expeditions. ReadyWise focuses on combining taste, convenience, and long shelf life.
Technology and Product Shelf Life
The defining feature of ReadyWise products is a shelf life of up to 25 years when stored properly in a cool, dry location. This is achieved through freeze-drying and dehydration as the primary preservation methods, with individual servings sealed in airtight foil pouches with oxygen absorbers. The pouches are then packed into durable, stackable buckets or grab-and-go kits ready for emergency use.
Meal preparation is straightforward: open the pouch, remove the oxygen absorber, and add the required amount of hot or cold water. The meal is ready to eat within minutes. This simplicity makes ReadyWise products an excellent fit not only for emergency situations but also for camping, trekking, and other outdoor activities.
Product Range and Variants
The ReadyWise lineup covers a wide range of options: multi-day kits for 3, 7, 14, 30 or more days for individuals or entire families, as well as buckets containing between 60 and 720 servings. The menu is varied — from breakfast options to full entrées (stroganoff, chili, teriyaki rice, pasta alfredo) through to freeze-dried fruits and vegetables. Gluten-free options are available, along with kits tailored to specific use cases — emergency, camping, and car kit configurations.
Who ReadyWise Is For
ReadyWise products are aimed at a broad audience: preppers and individuals building emergency readiness, families looking to maintain a food reserve for hard times, outdoor enthusiasts seeking convenient nutrition for multi-day expeditions, and institutions — including local government agencies and emergency services looking to establish crisis food stockpiles. In 2026, the city of Gdańsk purchased ReadyWise supplies for its emergency storage depot.
ReadyWise at Militaria.pl
Militaria.pl carries ReadyWise food kits — freeze-dried ready meals with a 25-year shelf life, built for emergency storage and outdoor use. It's a proven, Forbes-recognized brand delivering tasty, nutritious meals that are easy to prepare under any conditions. The ideal choice for anyone focused on emergency preparedness and for active outdoor enthusiasts.
