Costco has introduced an apocalypse dinner kit designed to last 25 years and priced under $100, making it an appealing option for doomsday preppers. As detailed in a viral Instagram post, this emergency food supply variety pack is manufactured by ReadyWise, a company specializing in long-term survival food.
The kit contains 150 servings of freeze-dried food, including pasta Alfredo, cheesy macaroni, teriyaki rice, creamy pasta and vegetables, potato pot pie, tomato basil soup with pasta, chicken noodle soup, brown sugar and maple multigrain, and apple cinnamon cereal. Additional items such as crunchy granola, white rice, vanilla pudding, whey milk alternative, and an orange drink are also included. With a total of 15,280 calories, these meals only require water for preparation, ensuring that preppers can maintain their nutrition when disaster strikes.
The product is part of a broader range of gourmet apocalypse kits available at Costco, including the Mountain House Asian Inspired Freeze-Dried Kit with 48 servings for $179 and the Mountain House Cooked Ground Beef featuring 135 servings.
Costco’s apocalypse dinner kit has sparked a variety of reactions from consumers. One user humorously questioned, “Does Costco know something?” highlighting the sudden emergence of such a product. Another comment pointed out the current economic climate, suggesting, “I mean with this inflation I just may go buy those for regular life while finishing school.”
The thoughtful variety of the food included was appreciated, with one user noting, “I like that someone thought to consider our desire for variety during the apocalypse.” However, concerns were also raised about the longevity of the food, with comments such as, “The fact it says lasts 25 years is making me wonder how many chemicals they’ve pumped into all that to make it last that long,” and “So if the apocalypse doesn’t kill you, this bucket of chemicals will,” expressing skepticism about the preservation methods. Another user summed up the unease by stating, “25 years shelf life? That’s more scary than the apocalypse.” These reactions reflect a mix of amusement, practicality, and concern among consumers regarding the kit.
