Emergency Essentials® Reviews 1,454

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order does not appear to resemble what we would have ordered. Both quantities and contents are confusing. Description is "AF Simple Solution Emgncy Food Supply 6pk box. It contains "5" each (... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

On April 6, 2026, I made a purchase from beprepared.com for a Faraday Backpack and SavedByPackage Protection for $1.67 to protect my package if I don’t receive it. They used OnTrac as their deliv... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

First time ordering and after three weeks of waiting I stil have no order and no response to my several emails or tickets I created. Be Prepared is their website but they obviously aren't prepared... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Good product -- but don't buy in an emergency. With the COVID-19 pandemic developing, everyone bought more emergency supplies. That said, they should not have been advertising "specials" as though t... See more

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  1. Food Products Supplier

About Emergency Essentials®

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Emergency Food, Water, and Gear. Proven in Disaster Since 1987.

When times get tough, Emergency Essentials is there to help keep you and the people you love safe and fed.

  • Chef-Crafted Emergency Foods
    Famous taste and chock-full survival nutrients
  • Pure Water, and Lots of It
    Containers, purifiers, and water that stays pure for 50 years.
  • Professional-Grade Survival Gear
    Only the best of the best, hand-picked by survival pros
  • Survival Kits You Can Actually Survive On
    QSS-certified kits with at least 1,800 calories and 40 grams protein per day, guaranteed
  • Buy Direct and Save
    We manufacture our own food and pass on the savings

Free Shipping Throughout October 2019

Free shipping on every order $299 or more for the month of October! Shop now


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I understand the issues with…

I understand the issues with "PREPPER - Pandemic" posting ahhh sometime in the next 3 months is realistic sure, But You would be more helpful if you posted ON the web pages and Emails due to Demand (unexpected) delays in getting orders Might be Limited availability of items ability to get items, etc at this stage we are Taking orders IN the order recieved and we'll do our best to keep folks informed if an item is sold out or "backordered" we'll advise you I am not upset or anything I know what hell you and your other like food operation have been going through it was just weird getting another email today saying Maybe a couple months 3 hours after my package arrived ..:) Thanks and bless you for dealing with it all ....

14 March 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

6 week delivery delay? Seriously?

Why can't you tell me when I order something that I will not ship for 6 weeks? Crappy deal to let me know a week later. I needed that stuff right away. I'll probably just cancel my order.

14 March 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication

The order was understandably delayed quite a bit due to a surge in demand. But I really appreciated the communication with EE, and how often they kept me updated on the status. Not once did I feel like the order fell through the cracks.

13 March 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Trustworthy Company

Andrew is such a Great Person to talk with. He keeps you informed. I know there is a great demand. So I am patient. I have been a customer for years. As I have been buying from this company for years to use in our RV travels. Great Product. Last Years or as Needed when you travel and Right now!

13 March 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The communication was great as my order…

The communication was great as my order was delayed. It was not a problem because I did not need the items by any particular date. My order arrived sooner than I expected and was complete, Thank you!

13 March 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed with service

I ordered items that were in stock. Web site said most orders ship within 3 business days. The day after I ordered, the site posted a notice that delivery would be delayed 4 to 8 weeks. Have heard nothing since.

13 March 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered the food ( took me almost an…

I ordered the food ( took me almost an hour to go over all of the items, paid or being charged ). Then Emergency Essentials email me my order will be delayed for 3 months. I wish they were more updated with I first order. It is a waste my time.

13 March 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used your products for years as…

Have used your products for years as backpacking food. Have also slowly established an emergency supply. Have always had good service and enjoyed the products. Excellent variety.

12 March 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a great

This is a great, honest company. The food items are top notch and they ship very quickly.. I will definitely recommend BePrepared to friends & relatives. This family is 100% satisfied.

12 March 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

False advertizing

My order showed up in boxes instead of buckets, with no inventory, just pouches. This means I can't just put this food in storage but have to inventory and repackage. I've created a ticket with emergency essentials. If they address this, I'll redo this rating, but IMO this was (is) false advertising.

12 March 2020
Unprompted review
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Reply from Emergency Essentials®

John,
Thanks for your message. The items you ordered were just the pouches, and were not in a bucket. They are Re-Fill packs for the buckets. It was clearly stated. If you are not happy with what you purchased, you are more than welcome to return the items for a full refund.
If you need anything else, please let us know.
BePrepared Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always prompt service

Always prompt service. The panic of Coronavirus has slowed delivery of my products , however this is just a regular order and I am not in dire need. The products are made for long shelf life and they are quite good! I have ordered from this company for many years

12 March 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

False representation of what's in stock

I specifically placed an order for an item that was supposed to be in stock. Then I got an email 1 week later telling me that I wouldn't receive my order for 2-3 months. I understand that supplies have been in high demand, but don't falsely advertise that you have something in stock when you don't.

The reply below of warning for slow shipments makes no sense. 1. It didn't exist in February when I placed the order. 2. Why would you state that something is in stock but that it will take 1-2 months to ship. You have either the worst warehousing system in the world, or you're shipping everything by horse and buggy.

Also - nice copy and paste reply for everyone that has the exact same complaint as mine. You should probably proof read your replies before copying and pasting them. It's "even though", not "even thought"

12 March 2020
Unprompted review
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Reply from Emergency Essentials®

Steve,
Thanks for your message. Our website clearly states the delay in ship times. Due to the unforseen circumstances, even thought those items are in stock, we still have orders that need to be shipped before they can get to yours. Please feel free to call us anytime if you have any questions.

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