Westy
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Dec 6, 2015 8:43:25 GMT -8
Post by Westy on Dec 6, 2015 8:43:25 GMT -8
Reminds me of Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin, "Combination of the Two". Thanks, like the Feedback!
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RedDoug
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Dec 8, 2015 21:22:09 GMT -8
Post by RedDoug on Dec 8, 2015 21:22:09 GMT -8
First time I met Westy he gave me an MRE as a gift. That was maybe 16 yrs ago. And he is still eating them!! People eat what they like. Now, I have seen a few bpers carry very light food they hated to eat...... I am sure there is some point to be made here.........
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almostthere
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Post by almostthere on Dec 9, 2015 9:47:00 GMT -8
The gum in the MRE is a laxative for a reason.
I'll stick with real food, thanks.
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tomas
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Post by tomas on Dec 9, 2015 14:32:50 GMT -8
The gum in the MRE is a laxative for a reason. I'll stick with real food, thanks. Granted the last time I really at MREs was during field exercises back in the mid-80s so I have to assume that they could only get better. But for me to carry them would require that they got a hell of a lot better.
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rebeccad
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Dec 9, 2015 22:40:40 GMT -8
Post by rebeccad on Dec 9, 2015 22:40:40 GMT -8
I have a food dehydrator. That puts my food in a whole other realm than either MREs or freeze-dried. That is, I have real food, light-weight, and cheap, with just the ingredients that I want. I could see the MRE as a decent option for a trip where there is no water, since I would then be carrying all the water anyway. The heat packs would at least mean that one could have a hot meal without the stove (something I have mentioned elsewhere I don't carry when doing dry camps).
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jay
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Dec 14, 2015 6:45:36 GMT -8
Post by jay on Dec 14, 2015 6:45:36 GMT -8
Granted the last time I really at MREs was during field exercises back in the mid-80s so I have to assume that they could only get better. But for me to carry them would require that they got a hell of a lot better. I can honestly say that they have improved, having similar recollections of the MRE of that time frame. I, personally, find them at least as good and often better than the freeze dried meals that are on the shelf.
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May 2, 2016 8:35:38 GMT -8
Post by mocamper on May 2, 2016 8:35:38 GMT -8
MREs lost their magic after basic training. One day I got stuck with the egg & cheese omelet (generally considered one of the worst) for breakfast and lunch. If I never eat another MRE again, I'd be ok with that.
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Post by hippiebutterfly on May 5, 2016 5:53:28 GMT -8
I buy most of the freeze dried food in #10 cans. I watch the prices on Amazon and buy when the prices are at a low point. Example a #10 can of Chicken Ala King. The price will range from 36 to 22 dollars. When the price gets down to 24 or less, I generally buy the #10 can of Chicken Ala King. This is a great idea. I store for "prepping" purposes, but I never thought of getting the complete meals like Chicken ala King and using that for backpacking. This is brilliant! When it's time to go backpacking, I will open the can and separate out, into gallon freezer bags, 3 servings per bag and write down the water requirements on the bag. I store the bags in the freezer till use. Again, brilliant. I am so glad I joined this forum. Everyone's experience and wisdom is invaluable.
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May 5, 2016 5:54:51 GMT -8
Post by hippiebutterfly on May 5, 2016 5:54:51 GMT -8
The gum in the MRE is a laxative for a reason. I'll stick with real food, thanks. I have found certain dried fruits do the same thing. Whoa.
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May 5, 2016 6:00:12 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on May 5, 2016 6:00:12 GMT -8
I bought an MRE for testing. I may use it as a base camp food but not for backpacking. Currently, in the unopened bag the MRE weighs 1.25 pounds for a single meal. Already the MRE weighs more for one meal then I am willing to carry. I will save the packaging after using the MRE breakfast, to weigh the waste materials.
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Westy
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May 5, 2016 7:05:36 GMT -8
Post by Westy on May 5, 2016 7:05:36 GMT -8
I am an MRE advocate for dry camps, packability and a real food alternative to comply with my boil water only cooking protocol. If needed can be consumed as is.
The complete MRE meals are bulky, have lots of excess weight and packaging material as you indicated. Have never used the complete MRE meal. Use is limited to single MRE dinner entrees (Beef Stew, Chili Mac, etc.) and sometimes a side dish (Au Gratin or Garlic Mashed Potatoes). They are also inexpensive when compared to MH, AlpineAir dehydrated meals. A stripped down entrée is about 9 oz. The single entrees and side dishes can be purchased separately.
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Post by immadman on May 15, 2016 5:51:15 GMT -8
The gum in the MRE is a laxative for a reason. MRE-Meals Refusing to Exit! :D
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Aug 31, 2016 7:43:40 GMT -8
Post by okmike on Aug 31, 2016 7:43:40 GMT -8
My recon buddy said they used to strip all the non essentials out of the MRE package before going out, saving weight as much as possible.
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Sept 2, 2016 9:09:23 GMT -8
Post by johntpenca on Sept 2, 2016 9:09:23 GMT -8
Never done an MRE. Are there better or worse brands/meals w/ regard to taste/texture?
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Sept 2, 2016 12:08:09 GMT -8
Post by stealthytomato on Sept 2, 2016 12:08:09 GMT -8
complete ones, not just entrees. We have the same. There is 1.25 lbs of food and packaging in there! 1 meal pack 1 fig bar 1 package raisins 1 package dry crackers bag of skittles 2 Lifesaver mints ration heater pack spork, s&p I could see how only the meal packs would be so much simpler. But I find I prefer freeze dried to MRE meals. MRE's are very calorie dense but they also make me feel very heavy. I use them in my road-side emergency bag.
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