Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11 x 8.5 x 2.5 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.77 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 6 x 2 inches |
Item Weight | 0.5 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Outdoor Gear & Hardware |
Country of Origin | United States |
Material | Food |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | MRE |
Part Number | 7147905911260 |
Size | 1-Pack |
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MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) Genuine U.S. Military Surplus (1 Pack) Assorted Flavor
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- Long shelf life when stored per manufacturer's directions. 2012 or newer Pack Date.
- Genuine US War Fighter Rations are the ultimate survivalist, Prepper & outdoor enthusiast Meal.
- Ideal for hunting, camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and emergency food supply.
- Designed for maximum endurance and nutrition with average 1250 calories per meal.
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Genuine Military Meal-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) with 2015 pack date or later. Meals typically include water-activated flameless ration heaters, entree, side dish, snacks, beverage powders, and accessory packs. Please note, flameless ration heaters are not packaged with some meal entrees. Average 1250 calories per meal. Entrees are selected at random by Amazon. There are approximately 24 different entrees that may be shipped, so entree may not match the entree shown in the photo. Please note, these are military surplus meals and we can’t control contents packaged with meals. Contents will vary depending on product availability to manufacturer at time of packaging. Military Surplus MREs are not fresh packed. Meals are normally held in climate controlled storage for 12 to 24 months before being released to the field. For the longest shelf life, meals should be stored at or below room temperature. Typical expected shelf life is between 1 to 4 years depending on storage conditions. Please note: MRE package contents will vary based on product availability and specifications at the time of packing. All package contents are subject to substitution, omission, and addition of different products including flameless ration heaters, beverages, accessory packs, condiments, sides, and entrees. Contents frequently vary from what are shown in photos. There are three primary manufacturers who package or assemble MRE Contents -- Ameriqual, Sopakco, and Wornick. Internal meal packages may be packaged by other commercial food suppliers.
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ASIN | B009ZIDU0U |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #19,462 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food) #265 in Packaged Meals & Side Dishes |
Date First Available | October 31, 2012 |
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Customers like the variety, condition, and quality of the meal kits. For example, they mention that it has a good amount of food in the kit, it can be stored for up to 5 years, and that the main dish isn't bad. They are also satisfied with taste, ease of eating, and versatility. That said, opinions are mixed on heating and value.
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Customers like the taste of the food. For example, they mention the cheese spread is mostly edible and the sausage gravy was pretty good. They also say the meals are great and the patriotic cookies are delicious. Some say the wheat snack bread and cheese are good in a weird way. Overall, most are satisfied with the taste and texture of the product.
"...The trail mix and crackers were dry making me thirsty, but not bad tasting...." Read more
"The MRE was delivered in good shape and the Beef Goulash tastes pretty good...." Read more
"...Overall, it was tasty meal pack that had an entree & snacks which was easy to prepare..." Read more
"...The "bread sticks" were bland, but edible. The cheese spread was mostly edible, but I wouldn't have called it "cheesy"...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the MREs. They say it's well-put together, has a lot of quality items, and is well worth the trial. Customers are also impressed by the cobbler and vacuum seals. Overall, customers find the product to be authentic and enjoyable.
"...Everything was awesome!" Read more
"...While the quality was still OK (clearly this MRE was stored at a reasonable temperature), this is still pretty old for someone to be retailing it...." Read more
"...crackers, "kool-aid style" drink mix, utensils, mints....it's well worth the trial, and I was very full off of the meal itself, and snacked on the..." Read more
"...Overall, the MRE was definitely worth it. Our son thinks we should order more to begin prepping for the next hurricane. :)" Read more
Customers like the condition of the tools. They mention that it's in good condition, has a good shelf life, and can be stored for up to 5 years. Customers also appreciate the quality of the vacuum seals and flameless ration. They say the content has no congealment or damage, and the seals were never broken.
"...and texture of the food intact which I love, and this lasts longer than the frozen meals...." Read more
"...It also contains a beverage mix. These can be stored for up to 5 years (after doing research and reviewing the NATICK recommended storage) given the..." Read more
"...Definitely a great item to keep around "in case of emergencies"..." Read more
"...Both mres were sealed, unopened, and in good condition. I will continue to buy from this company as they go the extra mile to help their customers." Read more
Customers like the variety of meals in the meal kit. They say it has a good amount of food and a fan of the menu selection. Customers also mention that the meal kits come with an entire meal, drink mixes, condiments, and utensils. They also say that the meals are self-contained and able to be used for many purposes.
"...Got a nice varied meal selection, modern menu choices, and with no doubles...." Read more
"It’s an improvement from the MRE’s in 2007-08. Better menu and content. Enjoy." Read more
"...I was surprised that they were actually quite enjoyable! Packed full of food, I couldn't eat all of it in one sitting...." Read more
"...These are not supposed to be fine dining, or even something comparable to a fast food joint...." Read more
Customers find the food easy to eat. They mention it's fun to try, put together, and prepare. They also say it'll be great for an easy meal during backpacking adventures. Customers also mention that the food is great for hunting for extras and pulling out all the different packets.
"...Got a nice varied meal selection, modern menu choices, and with no doubles...." Read more
"...The crackers and cheese spread were decent, not great but perfectly edible. The M&Ms and dried cranberries were fresh, as was expected...." Read more
"...Overall was pretty tasty and fun to try all the items. I would recommend if you, like me, watched a bunch of emmyeats mre videos and had to try one...." Read more
"...handy, quirky a tad, and they seem legit because they are legitimate military meals and that makes them even cooler, the fact that they are genuine..." Read more
Customers find the product versatile and useful for camping trips, hiking, and outdoor activities. They say it's a great addition to any survival kit and a good food source for any emergency.
"...They're great to have in the field and a great emergency food source...." Read more
"...I wish it was a little bit cheaper, around 10 to 12$This is great for camping" Read more
"I really liked this MRE, Everything was fresh and would be great to take camping or have a few in your bug out bag...." Read more
"...unwelcoming situations and name whatever it is also this item is great for camping, urban exploration , name whatever your drooling adventures are I..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heating of the tools. Some mention that it heated up great, while others say that it didn't heat the entree. The heating element in these is no joke, and the reaction is immediate. However, some say that the coffee did not heat up and that the water activated heater didn''t work.
"...with the powder sealed in the heater pouch and that thing gets super hot really quick and cooks your entree in a couple of minutes...." Read more
"...Meal was dated from 2019 and the only issue was the flameless ration heater no longer worked." Read more
"...Finally, I came to the entree. The Flameless Ration Heater (FRH) worked perfectly, delivering a piping hot entree in under 10 minutes...." Read more
"...It didn't properly heat up the main entree though. I'll need to retry this heating method and see where I went wrong...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the military MRE. Some say that it's well worth the money, while others say that the price is too high.
"...Glad I found them For a good price" Read more
"...I found the texture to be just fine and the taste to be OK, if a bit bland...." Read more
"...As experiences go, it was certainly a memorable one and well worth the cost to purchase." Read more
"I'm giving it 4 stars for the decent price. If it cost me $15 and not $7.50, I would have given it 3 stars...." Read more
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Update: Now that i have eaten everything in it (not the drinks), I can honestly say, "not bad". I got menu 13, which is unfortunately vegetarian, but it didn't taste vegetarian if you know what I mean. it didn't include the reses pieces or energy bar or apple pieced like the picture showed though. It included trail mix, entree, accessory pack, crackers, peanut butter, and smoked almonds. The tortellini tasted a lot like chef boyardee ravioli. The trail mix and crackers were dry making me thirsty, but not bad tasting. Again the main gripe is that there was no visible marking that I was able to find to let me know the age of this until I opened it, breaking the seal and essentially rendering a rotation for freshness impossible
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
After serving as a chaplain in the Guard for 6 years I have had plenty of experience eating MRE's. When I was a Boy Scout they took us for a camping trip and we had C Rations. I thought it was a great experience because I felt like I was in the Army. Let me tell you that MRE's are a great improvement over c rats. As an officer I always had enlisted personnel eat first so I would wind up with what ever wasn't chosen by the majority. You had to have a fire or sterno can to cook the c rat entree, which was in a can. That meant having to lug that around and if you didn't have a can opener then you had to use your knife. With MRE's there is a heat pouch that you put your entree pouch in and pour a small amount of water in it and return it to the entree box with it leaning against something like a rock. The water causes a chemical reaction with the powder sealed in the heater pouch and that thing gets super hot really quick and cooks your entree in a couple of minutes. The biggest drawback, which always happened to me, is that you have to be very careful opening the top of the pouch or the super hot steam would burn you. I always got burned because for some reason I couldn't open the flap and get my hand out of the way. Lol. I look back at it and laugh now but it wasn't funny then. I say all that to explain that you can have a hot meal in a matter of minutes with an MRE. They're great to have in the field and a great emergency food source. The entree is printed on the outside of the pouch so you know what your getting before opening it. And if you got one you didn't like then hopefully you can find someone to trade with. I've seen some interesting things offered to entice a trade. Lol
The most interesting thing to me is that you saw guys bragging about what dessert they got like M&Ms, a candy bar and in my experience the most coveted was pound cake over what their entree was.
Now for the recipe. In the field you are often staying awake for long periods of time. To sleep while on guard duty was a serious offense and during war you could be shot for it. As a chaplain I didn't have to pull guard duty but would be awake during fire watch sometimes as this was a good time to get to know the soldiers in my care. I'm not a coffee drinker as I'm not a fan of hot beverages so I missed out on the coffee caffeine. Inside an MRE there is a tiny bottle of Tabasco sauce and I have seen soldiers rub it under their eyes to help them stay awake. I have even heard of some putting it in their eyes but I never personally saw that. Inside an MRE you get a condiment pack that contains Tabasco sauce, instant coffee, cocoa powder, sugar, salt/pepper, coffee creamer, a ration of toilet paper and a pack of 2 Chiclets which children overseas love. There is a dish you can make called "Ranger Pudding". I don't know if the Rangers actually came up with the recipe but that's what it's called. To make it you open your packet of cocoa powder and pour in your instant coffee, sugar and creamer packs with a little water and stir it with the long spoon you get. Then you eat it out of the cocoa pouch and it gives you a caffeine rush that will help you stay awake or give you a boost of energy. It's not bad and a great use for some of the things you may not want (like my coffee and creamer). So if you get an MRE give it a try and see if it doesn't work for you too.
Now I've said all of this to say that MREs are a great emergency food source or to put in your pack to go hiking, hunting, camping, etc...
Overall, it was tasty meal pack that had an entree & snacks which was easy to prepare (I'm working on the heater thing - user's incompetence I hope).
Typical Contents:
• Entree - pork in white sauce of some kind. It was good.
• Side dish - I got a granola mix that was surprisingly good. Had blueberries in it.
• I got the cracker & the cheese spread which were good. (Unfortunately so did my cat. There was a bit of "fighting" over the custody of the cheese spread but at the end I won. Yes... I did give her some because she liked it so much and I felt guilty. Just a small bit as she may be lactose intolerant.)
• Dessert - Chocolate muffin top - OMG, it was AWESOME!
• Candy - I can't remember if I got the candy. Crap... Where do you think I put it? I was overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in the pack.
• Beverages - I received the lemon & lime powdered drink and the coffee.
• Flameless Ration Heater - instructions was bit unclear, and it took me a while to figure it out. It didn't properly heat up the main entree though. I'll need to retry this heating method and see where I went wrong. The "carton" that I was suppose to use was not easily identified - should have said a "foldable cardboard sleeve".
• Accessory Pack - spoon, matches (special matches that can lite in a damp environment, I'm keeping it "just in case), coffee, creamer, sugar, salt, chewing gum & toilet paper.
I was very pleased with it and ordered two more packs. I know you can get the specific entree but those were $2 more. Since I wanted to taste variety of meals, I chose this item which comes in "assorted flavors" = surprise!
I highly recommend it.
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It will not keep you fed if you plan on doing something other that having a snack in the car
Je ne parlerais ici que du produit en lui même.
Première note : il s'agit d'une ration 1 repas. Cependant, bien plus conséquent que l'équivalent d'un repas français.
Mon menu est le n7, beef stripped in tomato sauce.
La ration est complète ( pas de manquement, la cuillère est la, le plat et son accompagnement, le snack etc... )
La cuillère est ultra solide : gardez la ;)
Bœuf effiloché en sauce tomate. Le réchaud est fonctionnel, pas facile à prendre en main mais fonctionne du feu de Dieu. Le plat est consistant, savoureux, bien conçu.
L'accompagnement, le pudding vanille, que j'ai préparé à l'eau froide est comparable à une crème dessert style Danette très consistante, volumineuse. Croyez moi, vous êtes rassasiés après ça !
Le pain snack est dense, mais frais et sent super bon ! Le beurre de cacahuète est très crémeux, et la confiture de mûre excellente, avec de beaux morceaux de fruits.
Les bonbons Life saviers à la menthe (de gros 'polo' anglais) sont très parfumés.
La boisson saveur limonade est désaltérante, et fait penser aux bonbons PEZ au citron.
Le café cappuccino à l'irlandaise est un vrai délice, un bon mug de boisson chaude, légèrement sucrée, un peu crémeuse.
Pour moi, c'est une excellente découverte, c'est pour cela que j'ai commandé une autre ration dans l'espoir d'avoir un autre menu.
Je recommande !