Use a backyard grill, propane camp stove, or rocket stove outdoors only. Never burn fuel indoors, even in a garage or partially enclosed space, due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. For indoor use, consider flameless options like a solar oven or electric hot plate powered by a backup battery.

No. Propane, white gas, alcohol, solid-fuel, and gel-fuel stoves all produce carbon monoxide and should only be used outdoors or in well-ventilated areas away from enclosed spaces. Never use a fuel-burning stove indoors, in a garage, or in a tent. For indoor cooking during a power outage, consider flameless options like a solar oven or an electric hot plate powered by a backup battery.

Our cedar and wax fuel disks burn for up to 30 minutes, can boil water in less than 5 minutes, and can be extinguished and re-lit — making them an efficient and versatile option for emergency cooking. Since most meals take less than 15 minutes to prepare, a single disk goes a long way. Important: fuel disks produce carbon monoxide and must be used outdoors or in a well-ventilated area only. Never use in an enclosed space such as a home, tent, camper, or car.

Yes. ReadyWise and most freeze-dried meals rehydrate with cold water in 20 to 30 minutes. The result is edible but less palatable than the hot-water preparation. Pack extra meals to compensate for reduced appetite from cold food.

A compact emergency cookset pairs a small pot, a fuel source (solid fuel, gel fuel, or fuel disk), a foldable utensil, a lighter, and fuel for 3 to 5 meals.