
Mainstay 3600 Emergency Ration
Years ago a dried fatty meat, or pemmican, was used as an emergency ration. It was kept in lifeboats and aircraft because even though it was not very appealing, it lasted a long time and had a great caloric content per weight. Now we have a better alternative; the Mainstay 3600 Emergency Food Ration. The Mainstay 3600 Emergency Food Ration, like the Mainstay 2400 and Mainstay 1200 Emergency Food Ration, is an almost universally used emergency food ration and is a great alternative to the bulkier MRE. Each Mainstay 3600 Emergency Food Ration has a 5-year shelf life, is non-thirst provoking, and withstands temperature extremes. Additionally, the Mainstay 3600 meets U.S. Coast Guard standards and have packaging that meets Department of Defense Guidelines. Each Mainstay 3600 Emergency Food Ration contains (9) 400-calorie meals in individualized potions. Mainstay Emergency Food Rations are must for any survival kit and fulfill the current requirements regarding supplemental food