Augason Farms 45-Day Kit review

What it is and who it suits

Augason Farms describes the kit as 281 total servings across 14 meal varieties in 34 pouches, designed to need only water. The pail weighs 32 pounds 2.8 ounces, and Augason Farms says the shelf life is up to 25 years. The page also carries Made in the USA and No Refrigeration badges.

It suits one adult who wants a single pail of pouched meals. The page we read is an Internet Archive copy from July 2026, because Augason's own address for this kit now returns a not-found error, so confirm the kit is still sold before you plan around it.

The calorie figure

The kit is sold as 45 days, and the page states 1,218 calories and 35 grams of protein per day. FDA says 2,000 calories a day is used as a general guide for nutrition advice, though needs vary by age, sex, height, weight and activity. Augason's 45 days therefore rest on a daily intake below that general guide, so an adult who eats more each day will use the kit up sooner.

The page also lists smaller 2-week and 30-day kits, at 119 and 194 servings, if you want a shorter supply.

What is in the pail

The list runs from lasagna style marinara, fettuccine alfredo, macaroni and cheese, creamy rice and vegetables, cheesy broccoli rice and Spanish rice to creamy potato soup, cheesy broccoli soup and vegetable stew. Breakfasts are buttermilk pancake and waffle mix, brown sugar oatmeal and a strawberry-flavored farina creamy wheat. There is a chocolate pudding and a whey milk drink. Servings are Augason's unit and vary by pouch, from 5 for the pudding to 44 for the milk drink, so judge the kit by calories, not by the serving count.

The menu is built around rice, pasta, potatoes and oats, with milk and cheese flavors, so check the pouch labels if anyone in the house has an allergy.

Preparing it

Augason Farms says most meals are prepared by adding water and cooking for 12 to 15 minutes, and that individual pouches carry detailed instructions. That means water and a heat source. CDC says to store at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day for 3 days, and says that water is for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth and other uses, so cooking these meals draws on the same store. Ready.gov says charcoal grills and camp stoves are for outdoor use only, so cook outside. Our camp stove comparison lists options, and the water storage page covers containers.

Storage

Augason Farms' 25-year figure is a maker claim, so keep the pail somewhere cool and dry. Ready.gov says to keep canned food in a cool, dry place and to replace expired items as needed. Our emergency food storage guide covers rotation, and the emergency food supply comparison sets this kit beside other long-life options.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you need a full 2,000 calories a day for 45 days from one pail, since the maker's own figure is lower. Skip it if you have no way to cook outdoors, or if allergies rule out milk, wheat or cheese-based meals.

How many calories a day does the kit provide?

Augason Farms states 1,218 calories and 35 grams of protein per day, over 45 days. FDA says 2,000 calories a day is a general guide, so a full-intake adult would use the kit up sooner.

How are the meals prepared?

Augason Farms says most meals are prepared by adding water and cooking for 12 to 15 minutes, with detailed instructions on each pouch. Cook outdoors if you use a camp stove or grill.

How long does it keep?

Augason Farms states a shelf life of up to 25 years. That is the maker's figure, and Ready.gov advises keeping canned food in a cool, dry place and replacing expired items as needed.

Is there a shorter version?

Augason Farms' page also lists a 2-week kit of 119 servings and a 30-day kit of 194 servings, both for one person.