--- product_id: 608560764 title: "Future Essentials Case (12 Cans) of Hardtack Sailor Pilot Bread" brand: "future essentials" price: "MX$13484" currency: MXN in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 category: "Future Essentials" url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/608560764-future-essentials-case-12-cans-of-hardtack-sailor-pilot-bread store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # 12 cans, 144 crackers total Lightweight & space-saving #2.5 can 30-year shelf life Future Essentials Case (12 Cans) of Hardtack Sailor Pilot Bread **Brand:** future essentials **Price:** MX$13484 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Snack Like a Survival Pro — Crunch Into Timeless Energy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Future Essentials Case (12 Cans) of Hardtack Sailor Pilot Bread by future essentials - **How much does it cost?** MX$13484 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/608560764-future-essentials-case-12-cans-of-hardtack-sailor-pilot-bread) ## Best For - future essentials enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted future essentials brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Epic Shelf Life:** Unmatched 30-year shelf stability ensures you’re always prepared for any emergency or adventure. - • **Compact Powerhouse:** 12 cans packed with 144 durable, energy-dense crackers in space-saving #2.5 cans—perfect for minimalist packing. - • **Trusted Heritage Fuel:** A historic staple from pilot emergency kits to wartime rations—join the legacy of resilience and readiness. - • **Versatile Gourmet Crunch:** Pairs effortlessly with cheese, peanut butter, soups, or even coffee for a sophisticated snack upgrade. - • **Enduring Freshness, Zero Prep:** Ready-to-eat survival snack with no cooking or rehydration needed—just open and enjoy. ## Overview Future Essentials Case of Hardtack Sailor Pilot Bread delivers 144 ultra-durable, lightweight crackers in 12 compact #2.5 cans. With a legendary 30-year shelf life and zero prep needed, these pilot bread crackers are the ultimate emergency snack and versatile gourmet companion, trusted by aviators and adventurers alike. ## Description This product is packed in a 2.5 Can, net weight is 9.9 oz per can. They are 100% US Procured and Produced. There are 12 crackers per can (144 crackers per case). Pilot Bread Crackers are the perfect choice for daytime snacking or a crunchy companion to soups or casseroles. These lightweight snacks are used as survival rations in pilot emergency kits since there is no cooking, preparation, or rehydration needed—just open the lid and enjoy! These crackers are known for their 30 year shelf life. Pilot bread is a significant source of food energy in a small, durable, light weight package. We offer our Pilot Bread in the smaller 2.5 can which saves space, especially if you are in a crunch for packing stuff for a trip. Pilot bread tastes great paired with cheese, peanut butter, salami, or dipped in soup or coffee, just to name a few ideas. Here is some history on Sailor Boy Pilot Bread for all those who have never heard of it. Pilot Bread is known by other names such as Ship's Biscuit and Hardtack. The name Hardtack is derived from the British sailor slang for food, "tack". Because it is so hard and dry, pilot's crackers (when properly stored and transported) will survive rough handling and endure extremes of temperature. The more refined Captain's biscuit was made with finer flour. Many early physicians believed that most medicinal problems were associated with digestion. Hence, for both sustenance and avoidance of illness, a daily consumption of a biscuit was considered good for one's health. The bakers of the time made biscuits as hard as possible, as the biscuits would soften as time went on. Pilot Bread was even used during the American Civil War and Spanish-American War. Review: Bought for emergencies but opened one can to try and they are very good! Even the opened can covered with just foil they stay crisp! Works good for a quick snack with peanut butter and honey. Even added to chicken Ola king using this as the biscuit and it works! Good staple to have on hand. Review: I grew up eating Pilot Bread Crackers....I would prefer to find and purchase the Blue Box of the Sailor Boy Pilot Bread.These one in the cans are a very close product to the SBPB ## Features - Pilot Bread Crackers are the perfect choice for daytime snacking or a crunchy companion to soups or casseroles. These lightweight snacks are used as survival rations in pilot emergency kits since there is no cooking, preparation, or rehydration needed—just open the lid and enjoy! 144 Crackers per case (Net weight 9.9 oz). #2.5 size can. - These crackers are known for their 30 year shelf life. Pilot bread is a significant source of food energy in a small, durable, light weight package. We sell our Pilot Bread in the smaller #2.5 can which saves space especially if you are in a crunch for packing stuff for a trip. - Pilot Bread tastes great paired with cheese, peanut butter, salami, or dipped in soup or coffee. Also great with scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast sausage, cream cheese, marinara, pork sausage, beef/pork/chicken/turkey chunks, sloppy joes, taco supper, mirepoix, ham, ground beef, and many other recipes. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008H51BDU | | ASIN | B008H51BDU | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Brand Name | Future Essentials | | Container Type | Can | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (104) | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (104) | | Flavor | Cheddar-Cheese, Peanut Butter | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | cream | | Item Package Weight | 5.23 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 9.9 Ounces | | Item model number | 100013589 | | Manufacturer | Future Essentials | | Manufacturer | Future Essentials | | Model Number | 100013589 | | Number of Items | 12 | | Number of Pieces | 12 | | Package Dimensions | 41.4 x 31.6 x 13.69 cm; 280.66 g | | Part Number | 100013589 | | Size | 9.9 Ounce (Pack of 12) | | UPC | 819531026331 | | Unit Count | 118.8 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Future Essentials - **Flavour:** Cheddar-Cheese, Peanut Butter - **Item weight:** 9.9 Ounces - **Number of pieces:** 12 - **Package weight:** 5.23 Kilograms ## Images ![Future Essentials Case (12 Cans) of Hardtack Sailor Pilot Bread - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JxJYXYrcL.jpg) ![Future Essentials Case (12 Cans) of Hardtack Sailor Pilot Bread - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nkd6r+C6L.jpg) ![Future Essentials Case (12 Cans) of Hardtack Sailor Pilot Bread - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SBJG2ynVL.jpg) ![Future Essentials Case (12 Cans) of Hardtack Sailor Pilot Bread - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61R2JfnnVrL.jpg) ![Future Essentials Case (12 Cans) of Hardtack Sailor Pilot Bread - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Q6hyFDXML.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the can open via poptop, or do you need a can opener or possibly a rock** A: The can has a solid soldered top. A can opener would work best but you can use a rock if you want crumbs instead of crackers. **Q: How easily do these break up? I'm looking for options if my dentures were to break. (End of the world is a crazy place!)** A: Don't know. Bought them for 30-year shelf life. But my experience with other brands i.e. Richmor (which, sadly, are no longer available) I think you would be able to munch them without teeth. **Q: What are the ingredients for these?** A: Enriched flour, palm oil,salt,dextrose,baking soda, and other things... these are round-flat hard tack type crackers. **Q: Expiration date** A: Depends on when you order, these are warehouses products. You're not likely to get an exact date given when you place your order they're pulling you product off a shelf. The only way to get a definite date would be to go through the manufacturer directly. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***N on 8 February 2026* Bought for emergencies but opened one can to try and they are very good! Even the opened can covered with just foil they stay crisp! Works good for a quick snack with peanut butter and honey. Even added to chicken Ola king using this as the biscuit and it works! Good staple to have on hand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***R on 25 October 2025* I grew up eating Pilot Bread Crackers....I would prefer to find and purchase the Blue Box of the Sailor Boy Pilot Bread.These one in the cans are a very close product to the SBPB ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***N on 1 June 2025* These taste way better than i expected. Awesome prep albeit a bit pricey but well packaged and taste is great! ## Frequently Bought Together - Case (12 Cans) of Future Essentials Sailor Pilot Bread Crackers | Ship's Biscuit | Hardtack | Emergency Survival Food | Long Term Food Storage (30 years shelf life) Ready to Eat | #2.5 Can |12 Serving per Can - Beurdell French Salted Real Canned Butter 100% Natural Pasteurized Butter A real butter from France | Great For Hurricane Preparedness Emergency Survival Kit Great For Cooking, Baking Pack of 24 - B&M Brown Bread, Original Flavor, 16 Ounce (Pack of 12) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/608560764-future-essentials-case-12-cans-of-hardtack-sailor-pilot-bread](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/608560764-future-essentials-case-12-cans-of-hardtack-sailor-pilot-bread) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*