Anyone got any good ideas what to buy that can be eaten without cooking or opening refrigerator?

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133. fresh fruit that keeps...

apples, etc. Dried fruit is also a good option, although dried fruit can have certain "effects."

vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, peppers, that can do OK without refrigeration.

Various kinds of nuts and nut butters if you aren't allergic to them.

If you have time, fill your freezer with as many plastic bottles of water as you can (any size from gallon to pint). You can use the frozen blocks of ice to keep your fridge cold for a long time.

There's also summer sausage and salami that are generally more shelf stable, and hard cheeses such as parmesan that will keep if you wrap them up tightly between uses.

Nachos and salsa can be a decent option although it's kind of salty. Salsa doesn't have to be refrigerated prior to opening, and the vinegar and spices in the salsa make it unlikely to go bad very quickly.