Depending on who you ask, MREs are either a supremely convenient and long-lasting source of food when you are in the field, or something that sprang from the devil’s very own cafeteria. The opinion is usually divided based on whether or not someone served in the military and was subjected to them! But love them …
If you know anyone who has served in the military, in any branch, you have probably heard them gripe about the food before particularly when they were in the field. This is because, more often than not, a traditional cooked meal was out of the question, and instead they were forced to eat portable rations. …
Pretty much every prepper understands the value of an MRE, even if they don’t care for them. I myself know a few friends who are former military service, and they swear they would rather die than ever eat another one of these bagged meals. However, there is no disputing that their durability, long shelf life, …
Love them or hate them, MRE’s are a staple for military personnel, outdoor adventurers and the properly prepared prepper. MREs contain everything that a hard-working body needs to survive and thrive, and it all comes in a compact, easy to carry and heavy duty package that will keep the food fresh and safe to eat. …
MREs are one reliable source of food that is easy to transport, easy to prepare (if it requires any preparation at all) and generally dependable with a long shelf life. Ubiquitous in militaries all over the world use them as field rations, This means that they are staple inclusions and survival caches and bug-out bags …
MREs are often talked about as a great emergency food option for any prepper’s stockpile because they come complete with everything you need for a single meal. However, while MREs are popular amongst preppers, they are quite expensive, especially when compared to other long-term food options. At an average price of $5-$15 each, MREs are …
MREs are extremely nutritious and can be stored at extreme temperatures for long periods of time, making them highly sought after from preppers. In my time as an Infantryman, I’ve eaten my fair share of MREs. Some of them taste pretty good, and some are terrible. Personally, I like to spice mine up with “Tabasco” …
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MREs, or Meals Ready to Eat, originated from the military. In fact, the military has a whole department in charge of the development of these unique meals. MREs are scientifically designed to last up to 5 years. Crafted to be immediately edible, they provide an average of 1250 calories. The composition breakdown is 13 percent …
