C-rats weren't bad.......except 'Lima beans with Ham'.
Many have gone hungry having gotten that draw.
Posted on 04/19/2006 5:25:34 PM PDT by neutrino
I've been thinking of procuring some MREs as the hurricane/severe weather season approaches - and thought my fellow FReepers would be the best possible source of information.
It appears that there are two general options - the MRE pack from SOPAKCO - an example of which is here
The other supply seems to be assembled from contract overruns, for example the item at this link
It appears that MREs are more cost-effective than freeze dried items. I prefer to have an assembled meal instead of purchasing individual items. Also, I recognize that the Sopakco meals don't have heaters - but, those can be obtained elsewhere.
I realize that actual military MREs are available on eBay, but I hesitate to go there since I understand there are legal issues with purchasing them.
So, fellow FReepers - please share your wisdom with me. What should I look at?
PING
LOL!
Takes a while to get used to the peanut butter and crackers.
Yes, the Ham Slice was always my favorite one, used to try and trade to get it.
One of the funniest things I ever saw -- during Basic Training, a couple of guys made a bet, and the rest of us got to watch to be judges for them. The bet was that one guy couldn't eat the entire MRE cracker and then whistle within 2 minutes.
So we started the timer, he started scarfing the cracker down and even though it seemed like he ate it quickly enough to give himself plenty of time, he just couldn't whistle. It was funny as heck, he was forming his lips in the right shape and blowing, but his mouth was bone-dry and little bits of cracker crumbs were the only thing coming out -- no sound.
Or Salems for Marlboros! :-)
I have found that MRE's are best for storing in a vehicle or boat for an emergency. I use them as my meals when hunting or fishing, so I do go through a couple cases a year. I get whatever Sportsman's Guide is selling.
When trail riding with friends it's usually Tillamook cheese, venison or elk sausages, crackers & red wine.
Your long term home emergency food is should be just the stuff you like to eat that has a good shelf life. Rotate your stock.
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