--- product_id: 348780653 title: "Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration, 500g" brand: "katadyn" price: "181.56 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Katadyn" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/348780653-katadyn-nrg-5-emergency-food-ration-500g store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 20+ years shelf life 100% plant-based vegan 2380 kcal dense energy Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration, 500g **Brand:** katadyn **Price:** 181.56 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡️ Ready When You Are: Survival Fuel That Won't Quit ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration, 500g by katadyn - **How much does it cost?** 181.56 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/348780653-katadyn-nrg-5-emergency-food-ration-500g) ## Best For - katadyn enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted katadyn brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **No Prep, No Fuss:** Ready-to-eat bars require zero cooking or water—fuel up instantly wherever you are. - • **Power-Packed Plant Fuel:** 2380 calories in a compact 500g pouch—grab-and-go energy for any emergency or adventure. - • **Shelf-Stable for Decades:** Engineered to last 20+ years, ensuring your prep kit is always mission-ready. - • **Portion-Controlled Convenience:** Nine individually wrapped bars let you ration smartly across days or share with your crew. - • **Diet-Inclusive Survival Nutrition:** Vegan, lactose-free, and GMO-free formula fits diverse dietary needs without compromise. ## Overview Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration delivers 2380 plant-based calories in a compact, 500g pouch of 9 compressed bars. Designed for emergency preparedness and outdoor adventures, these vegan, lactose-free, and GMO-free bars require no cooking or water, offering instant, reliable nutrition. With a shelf life exceeding 20 years, NRG-5 is the ultimate grab-and-go survival fuel trusted worldwide since 1928. ## Description Katadyn NRG-5 packs 2380 calories of plant-based survival nutrition into a single 500g pouch of 9 compressed, ready-to-eat bars. No cooking, no water, and no prep are required, which makes NRG-5 a true grab-and-go fuel source for disasters, evacuations, bug-out bags, and long outdoor trips. The recipe is vegan, lactose-free, and GMO-free, so the same bars work for a wide range of dietary needs. Each bar is individually portioned so you can ration intake across days. Long shelf life means your prep stays ready when you need it. Tear open the foil pouch and eat the bars as is, crumble them into water or broth for a porridge, or pack a few in a daypack for a hard hike. Designed for relief agencies, militaries, preparedness-focused families, and the outdoor community. Review: I liked these :) - I had bought this a long time ago in my last year of high school. Originally for myself and secondly for a friend who had trouble feeding himself. The flavor? Delightfully bland. You will find that if you have ever struggled in your life that this is just above that. A faint toasted vanilla flavor above a sea of wheat. It favors little better with water. I myself ate these before and during weight lifting bit by bit. I could also comfortably eat half of the block at once. It is very absorbent so you could panic and choke, but simply chew slowly and vigorously and you will find that these do not dehydrate you. Though of course, you'll almost always prefer these with a drink. I felt not so much dehydrated, but uncomfortably warm after chewing such gritty things. I find myself wanting to buy these again, and I wonder how it is that I ever found the will to eat them all. I recall these did not last more than a month before they were all gone. I was also the healthiest, and found I could suddenly lift my tall friends as I was merely a five foot shrimp with what people call a sleeper build. These are truly highly nutritious. They are good for hikes, late night snacks and pre workout and post workout and for anyone who is curious enough- and perhaps even hungry enough to eat. They survived being thrown around in a gym and being in the pack of a harried student just trying to get to his next class. Overall I find myself pining for these old days, and oddly enough I remember fondly these NRG-5 rations. In a time where much was junk food or fast food, and the food served at school was often times lacking- this provided a nutritional salvation that could pad the time between meals. It also served as an excellent curiosity around the classroom and my weight room. During the time I ate them, these cured my mortality, and I felt as though the world was mine. 9.6/10 would buy again, the crumbly texture may not be for everyone. Review: Very bland ration, but it does what it needs to--very satisfied - Taste: This ration does not taste bad, it does not taste good--it is just very, very bland. This is not a complaint, just an observation. It's fine for my purposes, this is not a dessert cookie. Texture: The individual servings of the compressed ingredients are very dry and incredibly crumbly. Seriously, don't try to eat this like a cookie unless you want a lap full of powdery crumbs. The manufacturer suggests that servings can be crumbled into water to make a porridge "suitable as infant food", but I'd seriously consider eating it this way myself (I will try that later). As dry as it is, you'll want water anyway, so you might as well eat it like it's oatmeal. Expiration: Package labeling confirms a shelf life of 20 years or so, and the date on my sampled ration is 01/2041. I can confirm the product description and photos: one "ration" consists of 9 individual servings of 260 calories each, for a total of 2380 calories. With the weight of one full "ration" at about 1.1 pounds, that's enough for a full day's calories for most adults in a survival situation. Packaging, from the outside in: - Outer box: The vacuum-packed foil-sealed complete ration fits snugly inside the outer lightweight cardboard box. This outer box doesn't provide much additional protection, but it does display the expiration date (which I can't find marked on the foil-sealed wrap, below). - Main foil seal: There are 9 individual servings stacked and sealed inside a very heavy duty vacuum-packed foil-laminate wrapper. This layer is the primary seal against water, oxygen, insects, etc. It's hard to tear, so you might want to use a knife when you want to cut it open. - Innermost wrappings: Each of the 9 individual servings is a compressed and dried "brick" of the ingredients, about half the size of a deck of cards, individually wrapped in lightweight plastic. This innermost wrapping is not robust at all, so if you've opened the main vacuum seal (above) I would NOT consider the individual servings suitable for long term storage. Bottom line: Very satisfied. This product is well suited for my purposes (emergency calories with a long shelf life). ## Features - EMERGENCY SURVIVAL FOOD READY TO EAT FROM THE POUCH: Katadyn NRG-5 packs 9 high-calorie compressed bars in a single 500g pouch. No cooking, water, or prep required so NRG-5 is grab-and-go fuel for disasters, evacuations, and bug-out bags. - 2380 KCAL PER POUCH FROM PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS: 2380 calories of dense survival nutrition in one 500g pouch. Vegan, lactose-free, and GMO-free recipe so the same bars fit diverse dietary needs in an emergency or a long-haul outdoor trip. - LONG SHELF LIFE BARS BUILT FOR YOUR PREP KIT: Compressed, individually portioned bars stash easily in a bug-out bag, glove box, evacuation kit, or basecamp cache. Designed for years of storage so your emergency supply stays ready when you need it. - TEAR OPEN AND EAT ANY TIME ANY PLACE: Tear open the 500g pouch and break off one of the 9 bars. Eat as-is, crumble into water for porridge, or dunk into broth. No cookware, no fuel, no clean water needed. Stash extras across your kit for redundancy. - TRUSTED SINCE 1928: Katadyn has been delivering clean water solutions for nearly a century. Used by hikers, travelers, and professionals worldwide, our products are built for reliable performance wherever you go. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B099SD7LM3 | | Age Range Description | Infant, Toddler, Adult | | Allergen Information | Lactose Free, Non-GMO | | Best Sellers Rank | #90,390 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #61 in Emergency Food Supplies | | Brand | Katadyn | | Brand Name | Katadyn | | Color | tan | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 710 Reviews | | Diet Type | Vegan | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00096152302109 | | Included Components | Emergency Bars | | Item Type Name | Emergency Food | | Item Weight | 1.2 pounds | | Manufacturer | Katadyn | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | kd-nrg-single | | Recommended Uses For Product | Emergency Preparedness, Bug-Out Bag, Survival Kit, Disaster Prep, Evacuation Kit, Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, Mountaineering, Relief and Aid Work Recommended Uses For Product Emergency Preparedness, Bug-Out Bag, Survival Kit, Disaster Prep, Evacuation Kit, Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, Mountaineering, Relief and Aid Work See more | | Size | Pack of 1 | | UPC | 096152302109 | | Unit Count | 9 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Katadyn - **Item Weight:** 1.2 pounds - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Size:** Pack of 1 ## Images ![Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration, 500g - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EkOqBdb3L.jpg) ![Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration, 500g - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91QRQEF2jgL.jpg) ![Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration, 500g - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kP2qMkqjL.jpg) ![Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration, 500g - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817MRfWEZnL.jpg) ![Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration, 500g - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81X7wtkZwlL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are the 9 bars individually wrapped?** A: Yes each bar is wrapped but in very thin plastic. **Q: Is it 1 bar per person a day? Or 3 bars a day? Can 1 adult live off half a bar once a day?** A: Hi there are 9 bars totaling 2200 calories. It’s one days ration. You’ll eat 3 bars, 3 times a day. **Q: How long do the rations last once opened?** A: They last about 4 weeks once opened. **Q: Does this stuff have any flavor,or like dry rice cakes ????** A: They are slightly sweetened and yes they are dry. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I liked these :) *by A***T on September 2, 2025* I had bought this a long time ago in my last year of high school. Originally for myself and secondly for a friend who had trouble feeding himself. The flavor? Delightfully bland. You will find that if you have ever struggled in your life that this is just above that. A faint toasted vanilla flavor above a sea of wheat. It favors little better with water. I myself ate these before and during weight lifting bit by bit. I could also comfortably eat half of the block at once. It is very absorbent so you could panic and choke, but simply chew slowly and vigorously and you will find that these do not dehydrate you. Though of course, you'll almost always prefer these with a drink. I felt not so much dehydrated, but uncomfortably warm after chewing such gritty things. I find myself wanting to buy these again, and I wonder how it is that I ever found the will to eat them all. I recall these did not last more than a month before they were all gone. I was also the healthiest, and found I could suddenly lift my tall friends as I was merely a five foot shrimp with what people call a sleeper build. These are truly highly nutritious. They are good for hikes, late night snacks and pre workout and post workout and for anyone who is curious enough- and perhaps even hungry enough to eat. They survived being thrown around in a gym and being in the pack of a harried student just trying to get to his next class. Overall I find myself pining for these old days, and oddly enough I remember fondly these NRG-5 rations. In a time where much was junk food or fast food, and the food served at school was often times lacking- this provided a nutritional salvation that could pad the time between meals. It also served as an excellent curiosity around the classroom and my weight room. During the time I ate them, these cured my mortality, and I felt as though the world was mine. 9.6/10 would buy again, the crumbly texture may not be for everyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very bland ration, but it does what it needs to--very satisfied *by H***L on April 3, 2022* Taste: This ration does not taste bad, it does not taste good--it is just very, very bland. This is not a complaint, just an observation. It's fine for my purposes, this is not a dessert cookie. Texture: The individual servings of the compressed ingredients are very dry and incredibly crumbly. Seriously, don't try to eat this like a cookie unless you want a lap full of powdery crumbs. The manufacturer suggests that servings can be crumbled into water to make a porridge "suitable as infant food", but I'd seriously consider eating it this way myself (I will try that later). As dry as it is, you'll want water anyway, so you might as well eat it like it's oatmeal. Expiration: Package labeling confirms a shelf life of 20 years or so, and the date on my sampled ration is 01/2041. I can confirm the product description and photos: one "ration" consists of 9 individual servings of 260 calories each, for a total of 2380 calories. With the weight of one full "ration" at about 1.1 pounds, that's enough for a full day's calories for most adults in a survival situation. Packaging, from the outside in: - Outer box: The vacuum-packed foil-sealed complete ration fits snugly inside the outer lightweight cardboard box. This outer box doesn't provide much additional protection, but it does display the expiration date (which I can't find marked on the foil-sealed wrap, below). - Main foil seal: There are 9 individual servings stacked and sealed inside a very heavy duty vacuum-packed foil-laminate wrapper. This layer is the primary seal against water, oxygen, insects, etc. It's hard to tear, so you might want to use a knife when you want to cut it open. - Innermost wrappings: Each of the 9 individual servings is a compressed and dried "brick" of the ingredients, about half the size of a deck of cards, individually wrapped in lightweight plastic. This innermost wrapping is not robust at all, so if you've opened the main vacuum seal (above) I would NOT consider the individual servings suitable for long term storage. Bottom line: Very satisfied. This product is well suited for my purposes (emergency calories with a long shelf life). ### ⭐ Very bad test *by C***R on August 20, 2025* Please, get rid of this product, it’s bad and the taste has been terrible and awful. No return, I throw two of these in the trash. ## Frequently Bought Together - Katadyn NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration 500g Pack of 1 (9 Bars) Ready to Eat 2380 kcal, Vegan, Lactose-Free, GMO-Free | Long-Term Survival, Emergency Preparedness and Outdoor Adventure Food Bar - S.O.S. 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