Top 5 Survival Pantry Staples

As promised, here are our top 5 survival pantry staples:

1. Water: This should be in everyone's survival pantry. You need it to make food, brew coffee and to stay hydrated. I know a lot of folks who use these water bricks to keep their water safe.

2. Meat: Everyone should have a stash of meat in their stockpile. After all, it's essential for building muscle, and the protein helps keep you full. I personally like this meat kit since it doesn't require refrigeration.

3. Milk: Speaking of protein, the next item is milk. And no, it's not just for milk mustaches. Milk is one of the first things to sell out when things hit the fan. So it's nice to have your own supply on hand. I prefer this milk because you don't have to worry about it spoiling.

4. Eggs: Survival situations can leave you scrambled. That's what makes eggs such an important staple. They're a good source of protein, which can turn a hard-boiled situation sunny side up. Plus they taste great, so your taste buds won't be fried eating gross sludge. These are the eggs I recommend to most people.

5. Freeze-Dried Fruit: This one may seem like a bit of a curveball. But it's all about 1 thing — variety. Having something unique, like freeze-dried fruit, helps you avoid "survival food burnout" where you eat all the same foods over and over. This is the kit I like the most for freeze-dried fruit.

There you have it. Those are our top 5 survival pantry staples. If you don't have all 5, I'd recommend stocking up pretty soon. They also happen to be the top items that sell out in a crisis.