Where can i get good quality MRE's?

V-1 · Sep 4, 2006

Does anyone know where I can pick up some cases of FRESH, quality, complete MRE's? Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks.

Sid Post · Sep 4, 2006

Do they really need to be MRE's?

The backpacking dehydrated foods are much better IMHO. Add a little water and you have something that I would generally rate as good as your average commercial chain diner on the Interstates. I also tend to think they are healthier for you but, they don't have the huge caloric load traditional MRE's do.

V-1 · Sep 4, 2006

Sid Post said:
Do they really need to be MRE's?

Yeah, I'd prefer MRE's. The backpacking dehydrated foods have there place and I eat and enjoy them. But for what I'm looking for, MRE's pretty much fit the bill. No water, heat, etc. required.

ericb445 · Sep 4, 2006

LOL
You said quality MRE's ..........thats an oxy-moron
Quality is not what I think of when I think of Meals Ready To Eat.
I would try your local Army surplus store if you have one in your area.

tonyccw · Sep 4, 2006

I got my supply from this place: http://saratogatradingcompany.com/food___water.html

It's made by the same manufacturer as for the Military, just missing the heating elements. Which you'll have to buy seperately.

V-1 · Sep 4, 2006

tonyccw,

Thank you sir. That's just the info I was looking for. Real world feedback. :thumbup:

MRE's; they're not the best but they fill that empty, painful hole in your stomach rather efficiently.

ericb445 · Sep 4, 2006

V-1 said:
tonyccw,

Thank you sir. That's just the info I was looking for. Real world feedback. :thumbup:

MRE's; they're not the best but they fill that empty, painful hole in your stomach rather efficiently.

Yes they have done the job many times for me as well.
-Eric

uncle Alan · Sep 4, 2006

V-1 said:
Does anyone know where I can pick up some cases of FRESH, quality, complete MRE's? Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks.

'Druther have C-rats anyday.

Uncle Alan

V-1 · Sep 4, 2006

uncle Alan said:
'Druther have C-rats anyday.

Uncle Alan

I've tried K-rations, C-rations and MRE's. I'd have to say that I'd rather eat the MRE's...if I couldn't swing a porterhouse.

tonyccw · Sep 4, 2006

There's some classics that can only be found in a C-Rat. Ham and Lima Beans, flavored with saltpeter... Hmmmmm...

rebeltf · Sep 4, 2006

Today's MRE's are fine , I have yet to try one I didnt find palatable , add that to the fact that when you actually do eat one your going to be darn hungry (hiking , camping etc).
There are some good threads in http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=692 here that speak much on this subject.

note: I bought a case off of eBay in 02, had the Beef Stew saturday morning (quality check

) and it was excellent , as good as Dinty Moore.