[pfflier]

Most MRE places are the same when it comes to offerings and prices. Some that sell "authentic" MilSpec sometimes sell old or outdated ones so be sure they spec the lot date codes in their sales.

One thing I found out was a good and lightweight substitute was Coast Guard approved survival food bars. I got some in cinnamon and some in lemon. They last forever compared to MREs and have just as much food value.

You can carry a week's worth of these bars in your glovebox where that many MREs would take up much more space. These are typical:

https://www.firesupplydepot.com/mayday-food-bar-3600-cal-fb36m.html?cmp=bingshopping&kw=mayday-food-bar-3600-cal-fb36m

I also found another brand in the Wal Mart camping supplies aisle.

[rey]

Coast Guard food bars? They must be good, judging from the weight of your average Coast Guard petty officer.