Winter Is Coming, What Emergency Foods Do You Carry?

I know this is an older thread, but I think it's time to get in that mindset again. Get your truck stocked and prepared for your survival in case of winter emergency. Don't get caught thinking it can't happen to you. Even a simple breakdown can leave you cold and hungry if it takes hours to get help to you.
Sidenote: if you are broke down but have power, leave your cb on. Many of us are trying to check on your welfare.

 

i always have 3-6 gallons of water, 3-4 packs of 8 packs of assorted crackers, chewing gum, goodys headache powder, 8-10 cans of tuna and two 16 ounce jars of peanuts

 

I don't eat in truckstops so all my food comes from the house. As far as dry foods go, I carry plenty with me to last a whole month if need be. Canned soups, tuna, peanut butter/jelly, cheese/crackers, cereal (hot & cold), instant grits, oatmeal, plenty of water, lunch meat on and on and on. Just as important for me is making sure my truck is taken care of. Blended fuel for cold country, fuel conditioner, alcohol for airlines, kitty litter (for getting unstuck only). I have a heavy weight down comforter, gloves, hat, winter boots and,scarf. One very important thing I never overlook is making sure my cell phone is fully charged. Being prepared for a trip across Wyoming in January could be a life saver.

 

My husband tries to eat most of his meals from the truck so I stock it pretty good all the time. He has an electric cooler and a 12 volt lunch box oven we picked up for him at a truck stop. He always has water, gator ade and at least two kinds of juice, one or two of each in the cooler for easy access and the rest tucked away.I make up 10 or 12 biscuits with sausage or ham and some cheese and wrap them individually in wax paper, then doubles in zipper baggies. He tosses a baggie on the dash to be warmed by the sun or the defroster as he drives for a mid morning meal. He usually takes a dozen boiled eggs, sliced meat and cheese for sandwiches and some pickles, He's loving the little oven. It holds a small loaf size pan, enough for a large can of soup. I also pack and freeze leftovers from the meals we have at home and freeze them in baggies placed in the pan he can use to heat them in later. He puts these frozen things in the bottom of the cooler to prolong their 'shelf life'. Crackers, bread, chips, Spam, canned fish steaks, a variety of canned soups, Little Debbie cakes, and peanut M & M's.

 

I got some slim jims, some stale packs of crackers and some powdered water. (just add water). I'm good!

 

a large can of mix nuts can keep you alive for weeks.

 

If I got stuck in the can with a bunch of mixed nuts, I'd go crazy!