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MRE Ultimate Self-Heating Full Meal - CASE of 12

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These US military rations - meals are 100% self-contained, individually packaged, and will store for up to 5 years.
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Up to 5 Year Shelf-Life | No Cooking Required | Easy & Quick to Heat

• High Quality Military Grade Like Quality
MREs from Ameriqual are trusted quality that even the military uses! • Easy to Store Food Supply Option
All12 meals contained in 1 easy to store box. • Don’t Waste Precious Time
No cooking or preparations, heat up if you would like. • Highest Quality and Shelf Life Available
Up to 5 years or more so you will be prepared no matter when disaster strikes! • Tough Food and Water Storage Packaging
Aluminum pouch with polypropylene laminate provides extreme durability, a slim profile, and up to a 5 year shelf-life!
Even when you prepare for emergencies, the idea of cooking with all your dehydrated food or preparing full meals can be daunting. While it's a good idea to have some preparations, no matter what they are, it's a better idea to have everything planned out so you won't have to stress and waste time preparing meals during an emergency. That's why MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) are so convenient! An MRE can be eaten cold right out of the pouch, but they always taste better hot, so these meals come pre-packaged with a flameless heater. These convenient heaters only require a tablespoon of water, which is included in these meals, and produce enough heat to warm your MRE in a matter of minutes without having to light a stove or clean any cookware.

These packaged meals include entrees like Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini, Southwestern Style Chicken with Rice and Beans, Hearty Beef Stew, and others. And each meal comes with not just the entrée, but a self-heating unit for the entree, side dishes like crackers, desserts, and other snacks, a beverage mix, condiments, utensil and a towelette! Think how secure you'll feel, knowing that you and your family are taken care of with these tasty, easy-to-prepare meals!

These MRE meals are made by the same manufacturer that makes the miliatry's MREs. They are 100% self-contained, individually packaged, and will store for a minimum of 5 years under proper conditions. The only thing that is different from these MREs and the military grade is they do not come with a stick of chewing gum and a hot salsa packet.

MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) are the operational ration employed by the U.S. military because 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 like 72-Hour kits and are an optimal solution for short-term emergency food storage.





All the contents of the MREs are contained in an aluminum-lined polyethylene and have up to a 5 YEAR SHELF LIFE.


"As ex-military I can tell you that [these] MRE’s are much better than what we ate. This food is second only to home cooking."
-Ian Party

At The Ready Store, we always focus on the QUALITY of our products first, rather than quantity because we want you to get the best value for your hard-earned money.

SKU: MR0028x12
Total Items: 12
Weight (lbs): 18
Supply Type: Grab-n-Go, Shelter-in-Place
Supply Duration: 1-Week
Needs Supplied: Food & Nutrition
Situational Usage: Auto, Biological, Earthquake, Electrical, Financial, Fire, Flood, Hurricane, Nuclear, Storm, Tornado
Estimated Shelf Life: 1-5 Years
Age Group: Adult
Brand: AmeriQual
Calories/Day: NA
Dimensions: 15.5 x 9 x 11
Estimated Shelf Life (Opened Container): 1-7 Days
Total Calories: 14,600
Allergen & Specialty: Shellfish Free
Water Required (gal): 0.00
Packaging: Retort Pouch
Food Type: Full Meal
Total Servings: 12
Price if Purchased Individually: 113.88
VEGETABLE STEW WITH BEEF (2 full meals):
Contains the following:
Nutrition Facts
MEAL INCLUDES:
  • VEGETABLE STEW WITH BEEF ENTRÉE
  • CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
  • FROSTED BROWN SUGAR TOASTER PASTRY
  • RAISINS
  • CRACKER
  • PEANUT BUTTER or CHEESE SPREAD
  • LEMONADE FLAVOR DRINK MIX
  • SPOON
  • TOWELETTE
  • HEATER
  • SALT WATER FOR HEATER
INGREDIENTS: WATER, SEASONED COOKED BEEF WITH WATER AND BINDER PRODUCT (BEEF, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT), DEHYDRATED DICED POTATOES, CARROTS, PEAS (PEAS, SALT), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, TOMATO PASTE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH WITH ERYTHORBIC ACID, BEEF BASE (ROASTED BEEF INCLUDING BEEF JUICES, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, POTATO FLOUR, DRY WHEY [MILK], CARAMEL COLOR, FLAVORINGS, CORN OIL AND PAPRIKA), MARGARINE (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED AND FULLY REFINED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEY (MILK), AND SOY LECITHIN. SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED TO HELP PRESERVE FRESHNESS. ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED. ARTIFICIALLY COLORED WITH BETA-CAROTENE. VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED.), SUGAR, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, PEPPER, CARAMEL COLOR.
Spaghetti with Italian Style Meat Sauce (2 full meals):
Contains the following:
Nutrition Facts
MEAL INCLUDES:
  • SPAGHETTI WITH ITALIAN STYLE MEAT SAUCE ENTRÉE
  • CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
  • FROSTED BROWN SUGAR TOASTER PASTRY
  • PEANUT BUTTER or CHEESE SPREAD
  • CRACKER
  • LEMONADE FLAVOR DRINK MIX
  • PEPPER
  • SPOON
  • TOWELETTE
  • HEATER
  • SALT WATER FOR HEATER
INGREDIENTS: WATER, TOMATOES IN JUICE, TOMATO PASTE, ENRICHED SPAGHETTI [SEMOLINA (WHEAT), EGG WHITES, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID], BEEF PATTY CRUMBLE (BEEF, WATER, SALT), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), DEHYDRATED ONION, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH WITH ERYTHORBIC ACID, SUGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, ONION POWDER.
Home-style Chicken with Noodles and Vegetables (2 full meals):
Contains the following:
Nutrition Facts
MEAL INCLUDES:
  • HOMESTYLE CHICKEN WITH NOODLES AND VEGETABLES IN SAUCE ENTRÉE
  • OATMEAL COOKIE
  • FROSTED BROWN SUGAR TOASTER PASTRY
  • PEANUT BUTTER or CHEESE SPREAD
  • CRACKER
  • LEMONADE FLAVOR DRINK MIX
  • PEPPER
  • SPOON
  • TOWELETTE
  • HEATER
  • SALT WATER FOR HEATER
INGREDIENTS:WATER, CHICKEN, CARROTS, ENRICHED PASTA (DURUM FLOUR (WHEAT), EGGS, EGG WHITES, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), PEAS (PEAS, SALT), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, RENDERED CHICKEN FAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CHICKEN BROTH, RED BELL PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SPICE.
Macaroni and Beef (2 full meals):
Contains the following:
Nutrition Facts
MEAL INCLUDES:
  • MACARONI AND BEEF IN SAUCE ENTRÉE
  • OATMEAL COOKIE
  • FROSTED BROWN SUGAR TOASTER PASTRY
  • RAISINS
  • PEANUT BUTTER or CHEESE SPREAD
  • CRACKER
  • LEMONADE FLAVOR DRINK MIX
  • PEPPER
  • SPOON
  • TOWELETTE
  • HEATER
  • SALT WATER FOR HEATER
INGREDIENTS:WATER, ENRICHED ELBOW MACARONI [SEMOLINA (WHEAT), EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID], COOKED BEEF TOPPING (BEEF, WATER, SALT), CRUSHED TOMATOES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: BROWN SUGAR, ONION POWDER, SALT, SPICES, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER AND OTHER SPICES, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC).
Pasta with Garden Vegetables in Tomato Sauce (2 full meals):
Contains the following:
Nutrition Facts
MEAL INCLUDES:
  • PASTA WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES IN TOMATO SAUCE ENTREÉ
  • OATMEAL COOKIE
  • FROSTED BROWN SUGAR TOASTER PASTRY
  • PEANUT BUTTER or CHEESE SPREAD
  • CRACKER
  • LEMONADE FLAVOR DRINK MIX
  • PEPPER
  • SPOON
  • TOWELETTE
  • HEATER
  • SALT WATER FOR HEATER
INGREDIENTS: WATER, KIDNEY BEANS, ENRICHED ELBOW MACARONI [SEMOLINA (WHEAT), EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID], TOMATO PASTE, CORN, CARROTS, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH WITH ERYTHORBIC ACID, SUGAR, SALT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER.
Southwestern-style Chicken with Black Beans and Rice (2 full meals):
Contains the following:
Nutrition Facts
MEAL INCLUDES:
  • SOUTHWESTERN STYLE CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS AND RICE ENTRÉE
  • CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
  • FROSTED BROWN SUGAR TOASTER PASTRY
  • PEANUT BUTTER or CHEESE SPREAD
  • CRACKER
  • LEMONADE FLAVOR DRINK MIX
  • PEPPER
  • SPOON
  • TOWELETTE
  • HEATER
  • SALT WATER FOR HEATER
INGREDIENTS: WATER, CHICKEN, BLACK BEANS, TOMATOES IN JUICE, WHITE RICE, CORN, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER AND OTHER SPICES, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC), CHICKEN BROTH, RED BELL PEPPER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH WITH ERYTHORBIC ACID, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER.
Nutrition Facts for Meal Components (found in each meal):
(milk chocolate candies occasionally substituted for peanut chocolate candies)
OATMEAL COOKIE INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), OATMEAL, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS), CORN SYRUP, EGGS, SPICES, SALT, BAKING SODA.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE INGREDIENTS: CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE: BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL), CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLIN [ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR]), MOLASSES, POWDERED EGGS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, BAKING SODA, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE.

FROSTED BROWN SUGAR TOASTER PASTRY INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BROWN SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, COTTONSEED AND HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID FOR FRESHNESS), SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CRACKER MEAL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, CORNSTARCH, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CINNAMON, WHEAT STARCH, GELATIN, CARAMEL COLOR, SOY LECITHIN, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID.

RAISINS INGREDIENTS: RAISINS, GLYCERINE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES. PEANUT BUTTER: ROASTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (RAPESEED, COTTONSEED AND/OR SOYBEAN OILS), SALT, VITAMIN C*, VITAMIN A*, VITAMIN B6, THIAMIN. *INGREDIENTS NOT IN REGULAR PEANUT BUTTER.

PEANUT BUTTER INGREDIENTS: ROASTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (GRAPE SEED, COTTONSEED, AND/OR SOYBEAN OILS), SALT, VITAMIN C, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B1.

CRACKER INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL WITH TBHQ TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), YEAST, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, EXTRACT OF MALTED BARLEY AND CORN).

LEMONADE FLAVOR DRINK MIX INGREDIENTS: CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, ASPARTAME**, NATURAL FLAVOR, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE AND YELLOW 5. *PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.

BLACK PEPPER INGREDIENTS: BLACK PEPPER.

ALLERGEN INFORMATION: VARIOUS COMPONENTS IN MEALS CONTAIN MILK, SOY, EGGS, WHEAT AND PEANUTS.

"well fortified, easy and convenient "
Review by mike k. - 2/7/12
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"great for camping obviously, well fortified with minerals and nutrients for the day with snacks . Also I have a hard time gaining weight with crohnes disease,, and with adding the extra calories and nutrients helped."

Pros: Long Shelf-Life, Easily Portable, Very Durable, Light Weight, High Volume/Capacity, Extremely Convenient, Small Size, High Nutrition, High Calories
Cons: Acceptable Taste

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"All in one"
Review by Patrick - 1/22/12
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"All in one, Staple for any one, easy to enjoy."

Pros: Easily Portable, High Quality, Light Weight, High Volume/Capacity, Delicious Taste, Extremely Convenient, Small Size, High Nutrition, High Calories, Large Variety
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(7 of 13 people found this review helpful)
"Good product, can come in handy."
Review by S. Hughes - 11/7/11
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"Price is about average for a case of 12 MREs. Quality of food is much better than other MREs I've had in the past. It's not 5 star dining, but when the power is out or you're stuck in a blizzard, these small packs can come in handy. "
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"No need for additional fiber"
Review by Bob - 10/16/11
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"I read somewhere that you should have additional fiber supplements (Metamucil) on hand if you plan on eat these over an extended period of time; that they were designed to make you "move" less than normal. Believe me, these meals have enough fiber in them. No need for supplement. I ate these meals over a weekend and there is more than enough fiber to keep you "moving." All the meals I received had >30% of your daily fiber - in the complete package.

The meals also taste great!"

Pros: High Quality, High Volume/Capacity, High Nutrition, High Calories
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(50 of 109 people found this review helpful)
"Great for Emergency Kit"
Review by rkbnj - 10/3/11
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"These complete meals are great for emergency supplies. There is plenty in each meal packet, you do not need 3 of these a day! There is plenty to have breakfast and lunch from 1 package, another for dinner and late night snack. Not having to prepare anything (or clean anything up) during an emergency is a definite plus. Taste is good, much better than the thought of surviving 72 hrs on emergency bars."

Pros: Easily Portable, High Quality, Very Durable
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"Great improvement"
Review by Joe - 6/22/11
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"These are great. Self heating is nice and the three meals I had so far were pretty good. I recommend having a couple boxes for that just in case or for camping or hiking. "

Pros: Long Shelf-Life, Easily Portable, Extremely Convenient, High Calories
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"They have come a long way."
Review by Greg - 6/7/11
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"I was in the Army in the mid 80's when Meals Ready to Eat started replacing the remaining C-rations and those 1st generation military ration's were far from...edible (if anyone remembers the dehydrated pork and beef patty and the beans & weenies that came with the "Do not fly after eating" warning").
I got out in the late 90's and they had improved vastly by then. I just received my shipment of the 72 Entree and a case of 12 full meals and tried the Veggie Burger in BBQ sauce. The flavor was pretty good and after comparing the ingredients to those of a loaf of commercial white bread, we found it to have fewer preservatives and chemical additives.
So far for what I have tried...very satisfied with the quality of my order."

Pros: Long Shelf-Life, Easily Portable, High Quality, Very Durable, Light Weight, Very Flexible, Small Size, High Nutrition
Cons: High Price, Low Volume/Capacity, Small Variety

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"Flaw in system"
Review by Perplexed - 5/31/11
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"I just received my self-heating meals ready to eat. I looked all over the sealed package for an expiratin date and there is not one. I called and was told that I have to break open my waterproof package to get a code off each individual item. Then I have to look up the codes for the expiration date. What a terrible system. Now I have food that either a) I don't know what the expiration date is or b) is not sealed in a waterproof package. What a horrible system.

From The Ready Store:

The Meals-Ready-to-Eat manufacturers use an abbreviated Julian Code system to communicate the manufacture date, they do not put expiration dates on them as it depends on the storage conditions. Also since each individual item is not manufactured on the same date they need to put the manufacturer date on each item which does require you to open the outer pouch to see these dates."
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"Great, Convenient, and my kids like them!"
Review by Nellie - 5/25/11
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"We bought these mostly to use in case we had to evacuate and bring food with us, but it turns out we use them for so much more than that. One night a typical afternoon storm knocked out power but it was no problem, we didn't have to eat cold/room temp food and I didn't have to figure out a way to grill in the middle of a thunder storm I just pulled out a few packs and a candle and presto we had a hot candle light dinner. We also always throw a few of these into our camping supplies before a trip they are small enough and light enough to be a great addition to our camp supplies. I have also stuck some in the car before long road trips so if you see the family at the picnic area of the interstate rest stops eating them you'll know its me LOL. The meals are packaged well and have always worked properly for me. They contain everything you need and they taste fine. My kids ate them without compliant and really that is the ultimate test. I persoanlly thought the meal was a touch bland, but I prefer my food with kick typically so any percieved blandness is proabbly just me. They do come with a pepper pack and for most people that would probably be sufficient. I added a few spices and thought they tasted fine after that. For future use I put a jar of spices into the box with the meals so I won't have to "suffer" through an emergency with bland food My husband did tease me about my emergency seasoning supply but it was only in good fun. The bottom line is they really taste fine, even my kids ate them. They come with everything you need and they are lightweight and durable. "

Pros: Long Shelf-Life, Easily Portable, Very Durable, Light Weight, Extremely Convenient
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"good complete system"
Review by sid - 5/2/11
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"this case comes with everyhting you need... water to start the heaters... heaters... complete meals and drinks and snacks, highly recommend it!"
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"NOT ORGANIC"
Review by Huh? - 4/26/11
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"These ingredients are definitely NOT ORGANIC.

From The Ready Store:

The manufacturer was claiming this up through at least mid summer of 2010 (if not later) as that was the last time we investigated it. We were somewhat surprised when we heard this claim because they didn't always state this. When we talked to them at that time they said they were changing their ingredient sourcing to only come from organic suppliers. They communicated it on their website so we decided to relay the information on our product page. After getting this review this morning we decided to revisit their site so we could respond to your comment with a link and sure enough we could no longer find the claim on their site. We contacted our rep and as of 5 minutes ago we heard that they are no longer making that claim. As a result we just took that verbiage off of the page.

Thanks for leaving the note as it led us to re-investigate it which in turn led to a change that needed to be made on the product page."
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"Not Military"
Review by SSgt_Lewis - 4/23/11
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"You are promoting a false product. You advertise as "Military MRE's". This is false advertising as military MRE's are not legal to resell. So are you breaking the law by selling Military Meals Ready to Eat or by your false advertising?

From The Ready Store:

SSgt_Lewis, we do not say they are military MREs but that they are military grade rations made by the same company that makes them for the military. The only thing different from these and the ones that soldiers get in the field is they don't have chewing gum nor a packet of hot salsa. You are right though that no one can legally sell military meals ready to eat. Hope this helps clear things up.

The Ready Store"
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"Liked them, very happy"
Review by Sanchito - 10/12/10
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"I bought these for a back up plan but have been pulling a little out from time to time to try and from the few meals I have made so far I have been happy with the taste and how easy it is to get ready to eat. "

Pros: Light Weight, Very Flexible, Delicious Taste, High Nutrition, High Calories, Large Variety
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"dissapointed"
Review by Eric - 10/7/10
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"About two months ago, my family was planning on going on our annual trip to the boundary waters, so we located the two boxes (of twelve) of Military Rations. However, when we opened the boxes, 18 of the meals ready to eat had been infiltrated by flying ants. I then called your company to complain about the loss of $140 worth of meals and I was told that I could purchase more at a reduced price. I had really no choice because my second trip to the BWCA/Canada was soon after the first. Also, two of the meals did not heat up properly on this last trip. Back when I used the Armed Services rations, no ants would have perforated the encasement. Overall, I was dissatisfied and was hoping for replacements, not paying more money for what I should have had in the first place. I have not quit on your company, but I am disappointed. Thank you for your time and patience.

Sincerely,
Eric Aurelius
11053 98th Ave. N.
Maple Grove, MN, 55369"

Cons: High Price, Heavy Weight

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"Recommend for moderate duration shelf life"
Review by Mario - 10/7/10
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"Hey! I bought two cases for something between canned goods and freeze dried shelf-life food. I am a CERT. Community Health Worker in E. Texas. I used a couple as part of a demo along with Mountain House freeze dried cans for long term storage goods useful for disaster prep. People liked them both. What would be helpful is the decoder for date of manufacture with every shipment so people know what shelf life they have.

*from The Ready Store: Mario thanks for the review, as for decoder we have a shelf life calculator if you head to our meals ready to eat page and look down on the left column. Hope that helps!"

Pros: Long Shelf-Life, Easily Portable, Low Price, Very Durable, High Nutrition, High Calories
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"Definate plus for your 72-hour kit or camping supplies! "
Review by Darcy - 10/7/10
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"We bought these to add to our 72-hour kit. The emergency bars are fine, but I don't see us lasting comfortably on those for 3 days. One kit with the heaters is awesome and the snacks can be used all day. I think it is way too much to eat in one meal, but for sharing or saving it is great! Delicious taste! "

Pros: Easily Portable, High Quality, Very Durable, Light Weight, Delicious Taste, Extremely Convenient, High Calories
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"Man Vs. Hurricane Charlie"
Review by Corey - 9/23/10
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"I had to eat a Meal Ready to Eat before down in Florida when Hurricane Charlie came to town. After the 6th day they actually tasted pretty good! But we did not have any heaters and well anything tastes good when your hungry."

Pros: Delicious Taste
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"Surprisingly Good"
Review by Anne R. - 9/23/10
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"My family was surprised at how good these tasted. We bought them for our 72 hour kits. They are a great way to get variety and high calories into your emergency kit! We'll definitely buy more!"

Pros: Long Shelf-Life, Easily Portable, High Quality, Low Price, Very Durable, Extremely Convenient, Small Size
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"I just bought a pile of these things!"
Review by DH - 9/22/10
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"I am pretty sure that we are in for some rough time ahead. And I am not interested in mixing water into anything, so I bought a bunch of these cases of military rations. I have had them before so I know how they taste and they are not bad for what they are for. I was totally happy though with how the Ready Store treated me and sent me them super fast. "
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"Hunting buddies love them"
Review by Stan - 9/14/10
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"I used these on my last hunting trip and they tasted great. I was worried they would be nasty, but I actually really liked them. Super easy to use."

Pros: Long Shelf-Life, Easily Portable, High Quality, Low Price, Very Durable, Very Flexible, Small Size, High Nutrition, High Calories, Large Variety
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