Prepared foods or food that can cold soak to rehydrate. Especially lightweight items that have their own bowl.
Pre-cooked rice packets
Salmon or tuna packets/envelopes
Beef jerky
Dried fruit
Dried vegetables
Nuts
Seaweed snacks
Granola bars
Soup cups - bean soup, split pea, etc
Oatmeal cups
Instant oatmeal packets
Backpacking dehydrated meals
Dehydrated refried beans
Dehydrated peanut butter
Instant mash potatoes
Instant coffee
Ramen or gluten free rice noodle soups
Hygiene items:
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Floss
Baby wipes
Spoon or fork - metal to be reused is great
Pee funnels - so women can pee standing up
Water purification tablets
Life straws for purifying water
Feminine hygiene products
Pantry Staples: Grains: Rice, pasta, quinoa, oats, flour, cornmeal
Canned Goods: Beans (black, pinto, chickpeas), vegetables (corn, green beans, tomatoes), soups, meats (chicken, tuna, salmon)
Baking Essentials: Sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, yeast
Cooking Oils: Vegetable oil, olive oil, shortening
Spices & Condiments: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise, peanut butter
Broths & Sauces: Chicken/vegetable broth, pasta sauce, soy sauce
Protein Sources: Dry Beans & Lentils (long shelf life, versatile)
Shelf-Stable Tofu
Nut Butters & Nuts (peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seeds)
Powdered or Shelf-Stable Milk
Canned or Pouch Tuna/Salmon
Breakfast & Snacks:
Cereal, granola, protein bars
Crackers, rice cakes
Dried fruit, applesauce
Trail mix, popcorn
Shelf-stable cheese (Velveeta, Laughing Cow)
Fresh & Perishable (if storage allows)
Bread, tortillas
Fresh fruits & vegetables with longer shelf life (potatoes, onions, carrots, apples, oranges)
Shelf-stable dairy or plant-based milk
Household & Hygiene Items
Toilet paper, paper towels
Dish soap, laundry detergent
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant
Feminine hygiene products
It depends! Who frequents the pantry? What is their culture?
What gets left behind? What is the first to go?