MRE DELUXE Self-Heating Food & Water Supply – ONE WEEK

Be ready for any emergency with our MRE One Week Supply of Food & Water. Each supply includes 2 complete meals per day for a total of over 2400 calories per day. During an emergency, you could even ration this One Week Supply to last you up to 2 weeks at 1200 calories per day. 

• No cooking or preparation required!
• Aluminum pouch with polypropylene laminate provides extreme durability and slim profile.
• Up to a 10 Year Shelf-Life!
• Trusted quality from military contracted manufacturer!

MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) are the operational ration employed by the U.S. military because of they are easy to prepare, extremely durable, self-contained, and provide excellent nutrition and energy. They are the perfect solution for grab-n-go emergency food supplies such as 72-Hour kits and are an optimal solution for short-term emergency food storage.

An MRE can be eaten cold right out of the pouch, but they always taste better hot, so be sure to include the flameless heaters with all your MRE purchases. These convenient heaters only require a tablespoon of water and produce enough heat to warm your MRE in a matter of minutes without having to light a stove or clean any cookware.

CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS:

THIS WEEK YOU ONLY HAVE TO LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR FULL NAME ! One Entry Per Person.  Make sure you put in your full name (first name will not count) and use the best email address to contact you.  We will be randomly picking a winner next Wednesday morning.  If we can’t get a response from that winner before noon, Mountain Time, we will have to pick a new winner. (so you might get two chances to win)  Make sure you are checking your email and the blog all day Wednesday!

A high calorie food bar is a short bread that contains anywhere from 1200, 2400, and 3600 calories in each bar and is intended to be used as an emergency ration.  When you run out of food or if you need access to more calories just grab your calorie food bar.  Datrex & Mainstay food bars are a MUST HAVE in your 72 hour kit, Auto Kits, or Food Storage supplies.  The shelf life is 5 years they are not heat sensitive which makes them ideal for storing them in your RV, boat, tackle box, 72-hour kit and camping and hunting supplies.

If you’re wondering which brand is better, Datrex & Mainstay food bars are basically the same, but they have minor differences which are listed below:

Datrex food bars come in 2400 & 3600 calorie options & when you open the package you will notice that the contents are individually wrapped in a plastic wrap. This makes it easy to distribute the 200 calorie pieces and limits the crumbs.  The flavor of the Datrex calorie food bar is a short bread with a hint of coconut flavor to it.  This item is not thirst provoking so if you are limited on water it will assist you with your
conservation.

Mainstay food bars come in 1200, 2400, and 3600 calorie options and the 1200 calorie option is perfect for children or to replace one meal. The Mainstay brand has an easy to break seam that will separate the bar into 400 calorie sections. The flavor of the Mainstay calorie food bar is a lemon short bread flavor, and it has the texture of a sugar cookie, which makes it more enjoyable for children.  The Mainstay food bar is also a non thirst provoking product that will help with water conservation in the case of an emergency.

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Eileen is a gifted artist, writer, public speaker, certified paranormal investigator, and an actor. She has contributed to books, TV and other media and is very active in teaching and lecturing. She is currently writing two books.

Thank you to all who have participated and make sure you tune in on Friday for our next contest…. Remember to tell your friends about The Ready Store!

Deluxe First Responder First Aid Kit – SOFT CASE

Our comprehensive responder kit contains the essential first aid supplies

This 100 denier cordur semi-rigid bag with handle, shoulder strap, side pockets, main compartment has removable divider & pocket, lid has zippered pouch, buckle closure, business card holder includes CPR devices, dressings, bandages, tapes, bio-hazard bags, gloves and more. Plus, there’s still room for your own personal medical supplies.

• Includes medicine & antiseptics, bandages, dressings, injury treatment, and references.
• Main compartment has removable divider & pocket to keep supplies easily accessible
• Treats cuts and scrapes, pain and swelling, and burns.
• Recommended by health care professionals.
• Trusted quality from First Aid Only – in business for 20 years!

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1. Please visit this blog post and then post a comment WITH YOUR Facebook account name(WORTH 5 ENTRIES)
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GOOD LUCK! And as always, if there is anything we can do for your family let us know!

*** We will contact the winner on the morning of next wednesday.  If the winner does not respond by Noon MDT we will be forced to pick a new winner. ***

There could be times when you will need to evacuate the area you live in. This includes disasters such as:

• Fires
• Flooding
• Gas Leaks
• Earthquakes
• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes

It is vitally important that you prepare for the possibility of evacuation. The terrible stories of Hurricane Katrina make it very clear that you should not rely solely on government or other entities for help.  It is true that in most cases there will be help, but it is painfully obvious that this is not always the case.

Here are a few things you can do to prepare:

1. Make a family communication plan

Your plan should be well rehearsed by everyone in your family so that there is no question as to who to call and what to do.  This can help you and your loved ones with coping in an emergency situation.  This will also allow for a quick head count as some family members may be gone during a disaster.

For instance, your spouse could be at work and you may need to rely on them to help you and the other family members as they may have access to resources you may need.

2. Agree on a meeting place

There may be times when communication devices will not function correctly.  If you have agreed on a meeting place, each person can feel safe when they have met in the proper place without having to worry about coordinating with others that they were not able to contact.

This place could be different depending on the emergency.  If the emergency is a house fire, it could be just to meet by the mail box in front of your home.  If you are required to evacuate the area, it could be to meet at the home of a relative or friend that lives in a safer area.

3. Store “Grab N Go” supplies

Keep 72-Hour-Kits for each member of the family in a safe place that is easily accessible in the case of an emergency.  You may want to also keep these in your car.  The kits should have everything they need to survive for 72 hours.  Including food, water, shelter, sanitary supplies, medications, and clothing.

Don’t forget to include a good first-aid kit in your 72-Hour kit.  Most people remember to store food, but neglect a good, pure water supply.  Remember that you can live longer without food than you can without water.

4. Choose an out-of-area contact

There may be cases where there won’t be a practical place to stay, locally.  You will want to maintain an out of state emergency contact so that you can make arrangements with them to help you during a disaster.

5. Make a map of your building’s floor-plan with routes to the nearest exit.

An easy map can be posted in the main areas of your home or building.  Most people understand how to get out of a home quickly but a high rise building can be another thing all together.  The disaster could happen while you are at work or at school.  Don’t neglect the need to be familiar with alternative exits in your place of work.  You may not be able to use the usual ones.

6. Understand the local road system, and plan different routes of evacuation.

There will likely be roads closed in an emergency in order to keep people from driving into the disaster area.  This means you will probably need to use an alternate route out of the area.  Make sure you are aware of at least three different ways out of your neighborhood or city.

7. Make sure you have light and communication devices handy.

The only way you will know which roads have been closed is by listening to the radio or some other media device.  Many hand held devices include a navigation system, however, the power in these devises can be used up quickly.  Also, the disaster could happen at night which means you will need to have access to light.  I recommend a dynamo powered radio and light.  (One that you can crank to charge.)  These can range from the very powerful, to the simple.  Dynamo power is useful as you will always have access to it.  Some of these devices also have solar power which will make it easier to use during the day.

What ever the situation, make sure you are ready.  Don’t wait until it’s too late!

People often ask, “What is better; The #10 Cans or Pouches of Freeze Dried Food?” The answer is both, for different situations.  Both products taste great and what would work best for you depends on the situation you’re preparing for.  Here are the key points to pay attention to:

• The serving size
• The main purpose of each
• The shelf life
• The storage situation

Mountain House™ Pouches

The Mountain House™ Pouches are a backpacking & camping favorite, because they are light weight & you can eat out of the pouch, which saves you from packing a mess kit. With having the options of selecting single-serving,

double-serving and four-serving entrees and with the variety of crisp, fresh vegetables & delicious lunch & dinner entrees it’s easy to see why Mountain House has been so successful.

If you are preparing for an emergency, our pouches are ideal for 72-hour-kits.  If you’re in a Grab-n-Go situation and you have to evacuate an area due to a natural disaster, the pouches are an ideal source of food to take with you.  Based on food storage studies performed by Mountain House™ over several years, in 2006 the shelf life for the entrees increased by 40%, from 5 years to 10 years!  As long as the pouch is stored unopened, in a cool area, and don’t forget the Ice cream products and Organic Fruit Pouches have a 2-year shelf life.

Mountain House™ & Saratoga Farms™ #10 Can(s)

The Mountain House™ & Saratoga Farms™ #10 cans can also be used for backpacking and camping, just like the pouches, but they are more ideal for a Shelter-in-Place situation.  This is when you are confined to your home due to a natural disaster or even a pandemic outbreak. Now a  #10 can that holds an entree provides 9-12 servings, depending on the entree, and the fruits and vegetables provide 18-48 servings, again, depending on which fruit or vegetable.

Packed in airtight #10 cans, freeze-dried foods have the longest shelf life available. The interior and exterior of the cans are coated with protective enamel for double protection, and during the canning process, which matches military standards, both vacuum oxygen removal and nitrogen flushing is used. Just like the pouches, as long as they are stored unopened, in a cool area avoiding temperatures 75° F (24° C) and up, they will last the predicted life span.  It’s also important to remember that after opening, it is recommend to use the dry contents within 2-4 week for best results and taste.  Use the plastic lid between uses to seal in the freshness and its great to know that each #10 can has a 25-30 year shelf life.

To have comfort in knowing that, in the case of an emergency, you have the supplies needed for you and your loved ones is priceless. Please comment and let me know what do you think is better Can or Pouch?

Congratulations Adrien Neely! You have just won our MiniWorks EX Water Filter!

Here is what Adrien said when he one:

I am a Vietnam Vet with a son who just left today for Afghanistan. As a very conservative voter who strongly believes in less government and more individual freedom, I believe we are in a national crisis that makes it all the more important for folks to get ready. Even the Homeland Security website tells us to be prepared. www.Ready.gov. So, thanks for your great newsletters and products. Keep up the good work!

Adrien Neely

Atlanta, Georgia

Thanks to all who participated and tune into the blog on Friday for our new contest!

The MiniWorks EX is the best-selling filter on the market, delivering long-lasting, fully field-maintainable water filtration. Its durable ceramic element ensures protection, pumps water for years, and can be cleaned repeatedly for full recovery, with no tools required for complete disassembly. The MiniWorks is also lightweight, compact, and, thanks to its innovative AirSpring Accumulator™, capable of pumping one
liter of water per minute.

• Removes bacteria, protozoa (including crypto and giardia), and particulate.
• Durable ceramic element ensures protection and will pump water for years.
• Carbon core removes unpleasant tastes and odors caused by chemicals.
• Can be cleaned repeatedly for full filter without tools.
• Cartridge Treats up to 2000 liters of drinking water.
• Trusted Quality From the MSR Brand.

By using a bubble of trapped air, the AirSpring Accumulator pushes more water through in less time. On the handle down stroke the air bubble is
compressed, storing some of the pump force, then on the up stroke, the bubble expands pushing water through the cartridge.

Texture Vegetable Protein,
is a high-fiber, high-protein meat substitute made from soy flour and available in an assortment of flavored and unflavored varieties, as well as different sizes, from large chunks to small flakes. This product is perfect for those on a Vegetarian, Kosher, or Gluten free diet.  It’s also great to not have to worry if the meat contains bacteria’s such as Salmonella or e coli.

You might also have seen TSP out in the emergency market place which stands for Textured Soy Protein, and it’s also another name for TVP. Since it is a dehydrated product, TVP needs to be reconstituted in hot water for about ten minutes or in the cooking process before eating. TVP absorbs spices and flavorings well, much like tofu, so it is an extremely versatile staple.

You might wonder if it has the same texture as Tofu? TVP has a similar texture to ground meat when cooked and TVP works well in dishes such as pasta sauces, casseroles, chili, vegetarian soups and much more.

It’s a very easy way to add fiber & protein to a child’s diet without them noticing anything different and in the case of an emergency you want to have the high-protein in your diet to give you the energy you will need.  Look over our Saratoga Farms™ TVP products and enjoy the great flavor and quality that Saratoga Farms™ has to offer.

• Saratoga Farms Sloppy Joe Mix TVP – #10 CAN
• Saratoga Farms Taco Mix TVP – #10 CAN
• Saratoga Farms Ham Bits TVP – #10 CAN
• Saratoga Farms Beef Bits TVP – #10 CAN
• Saratoga Farms Chicken Bits TVP – #10 CAN
• Saratoga Farms Bacon Bits TVP – #10 CAN
• Saratoga Farms Sausage Crumbles TVP – #10 CAN

NEW CONTEST!  WIN A MiniWorks EX Water Filter!

The MiniWorks EX is the best-selling filter on the market, delivering long-lasting, fully field-maintainable water filtration. Its durable ceramic element ensures protection, pumps water for years, and can be cleaned repeatedly for full recovery, with no tools required for complete disassembly. The MiniWorks is also lightweight, compact, and, thanks to its innovative AirSpring Accumulator™, capable of pumping one
liter of water per minute.

• Removes bacteria, protozoa (including crypto and giardia), and particulate.
• Durable ceramic element ensures protection and will pump water for years.
• Carbon core removes unpleasant tastes and odors caused by chemicals.
• Can be cleaned repeatedly for full filter without tools.
• Cartridge Treats up to 2000 liters of drinking water.
• Trusted Quality From the MSR Brand.

By using a bubble of trapped air, the AirSpring Accumulator pushes more water through in less time. On the handle down stroke the air bubble is
compressed, storing some of the pump force, then on the up stroke, the bubble expands pushing water through the cartridge.

So by now you are thinking… HOW DO I WIN? You can gain 20 entries this week.  Here is what you need to do:

1. We would love to have your feedback and ideas.  Please visit our blog post here called “My Best Emergency Preparedness Ideas” here. And then post a comment with your ideas. (WORTH 5 ENTRIES)

2. Follow us on Twitter.  All you need to do is go to http://www.twitter.com and sign up for a free account.  Then click on this link: www.twitter.com/ImReadyMan and then click “follow”. To get credit, please post a comment on this blog post saying you are following us on twitter. (if you already use twitter, just follow us and let us know you did back on this blog post) (WORTH 5 ENTRIES)

3. Start your own ReadyParty!  Just go to this link http://www.thereadystore.com/readyparty/ and follow the easy  directions.  (WORTH 10 ENTRIES)

GOOD LUCK!  And as always, if there is anything we can do for your family let us know!

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