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You should avoid all of them at least in terms of buying any large volume.

The foods sold as survival foods do in fact last a long time and are generally light and easy to transport but...

None of these products, not even Patriot Supply, puts enough calories (for those of you that measure in calories) into the ration. Those that do put in more than the others often bulk up the count through adding calorie dense carbs not nutrient dense foods. In a situation where you are actually “surviving” and any work needs to be done then 3000 calories is more likely to be needed. Some of these companies offer half that and some even less and are only good for extending your period of slow starvation while sitting in a basement somewhere waiting for death.

Almost without exception the foods are almost devoid of anything resembling fiber. Ask a soldier that spent time eating MREs for any length of time without access to fresh fruit and vegetables. Youre going to wind up with constipation as severe as someone on opioids. Bread and water was a real punishment with real consequences, dont subject yourself to it voluntarily.

The freeze dried products also tend to give people a false sense of security as these people have often not really considered water storage and dont have access to enough. Open sources may be contaminated and unreliable or the situation may be that accessing them in dangerous in your environment.

Should you have some of these lifeboat bars in your car? Seems prudent if you can afford it. Should you have some freeze dried or MRE type foods in a backpack/tote? Being prepared is never unwise. Should you try to live off any of that stuff long term? Only a fool would attempt it.