Bulk up a little now so you can miss a meal or two later. One gallon of water weighs just over 8lbs, 8.350 I think. How much of that you willing to tote? Filters and purification are best bet. Food takes up a lot of space in a ruck, my 3 day rations are couple pounds deer or beef jerky, two quarts water, usually 4 or 5 marathon bars, 5 5 hour energy shots. Morning coffee and afternoon tea is nice but can wait. If I have to light a fire it won't be for a cup of Joe. Cans are needless weight, and trash. Keep the stuff you got to cook back with the stove. A pack of sugarless gum is in my first line. Trim that grub down make room for ammo.


Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. - Psalm, CXLIV