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Quick backstop. No I wasn't in the military so maybe military grade MREs are horrible. But the ones I had were amazing. Especially beef stew. Ever since I had my first beef stew MRE I prefer the taste of canned stuff.
Also I wasn't sure if I should have used this or a confession bear.
Also also...anyone with better knowledge of MREs feel free to explain better in the comments. But for those who don't know its a meal on the go kinda thing. I think it stands for Made Ready to Eat. And you basically take your dried food, mix with water, and put in a little bag that cooks the food for you. It's great and delicious.
officialJimmyrustler
I agree, if you haven't eaten in several days MREs are delicious, imo.
tonyret5199
I'm the only one I know that likes the veggie omelet
xXOccamsChainsawXx
If you filled the cooking pouch with water to the top then sealed it...food bomb.
BongoMonkeyPooPooPlatter
I love them. Everything about them. The food itself is adequate-good. The cooking mechanisms are just plain fun to use.. I still 1/
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
It's been about....9 years since I've had one. Have they further improved since then or am I getting the same kind you had?
BongoMonkeyPooPooPlatter
/2 remember the tactile pleasure of holding the hot pouch while it bubbles and heats your food. It's just so cool. Best part of boot camp.
NostalgicNinja
Military MREs are acceptable for like one meal.. eat them for more than a couple days and you hate them..
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
I figured that was the general opinion on them. I never had to eat them for more than a couple days haha.
MOfitserov93
Rock or something.
boevis
I had them extensively when I was in Civil Air Patrol in the late 90s early 00s. Some were really good. Avoid cheese spread and the cracker
Justapartofyourimagination
If you didn't become constipated. It wasn't a real MRE.
herheartsfyre
It's meals ready to eat. My dad use to bring them from work (army) all the time when I was a kid. It was great loll
benovere
The MREs now are delicious. The older ones were not. IDK when they changed, but the ones I had in the early 90s were vastly different than 1
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
Ahhhhh that might be why I thought this was an unpopular opinion. I don't think I've heard of opinions on the newer stuff. Until now anyway.
benovere
the ones they had in 2009 (which I assume they still have). 2
ThumbDunkTheDirtstar
First strike rations is where it's at
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
What's that? :)
ThumbDunkTheDirtstar
Same thing as an mre, but higher qualitayyyy
TanDumpLord
Don't know anything about American MREs, but the Norwegian ones are pretty good :)
Slowpoke90
The hot water is good for making coffee after heating them up. ...or not.
SprinkleTinkler
As an active duty Sergeant in the Corps I can tell you that eating them everyday for 30+ days will ruin your appetite for them. Try it...
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
Lol I think that can be said about most things though. Chicken makes me want to puke but that's because I ate it 3 times a week for like 4
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
Months. Oh and granola. But I imagine it's a bit worse in your case because you might not have a choice.
SprinkleTinkler
At least chicken is good protein. MRE's are pure preservatives/salt that give me Horrible acid reflux. I bring a bottle of TUMS to the field
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
Oh I feel you on the acid reflux... That can't be pleasant over there.
CeruleanSky1988
scores even.
ricraynor
Some of the new ones are great... until you have to eat them for 6 months... and you only get 24 choices if you get to the cases first
poorwhitetrash
Do they still come with the tiny Tabasco bottle in them?
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
It was about 9 years ago when I had them so I have no idea. I know it had salt and pepper so I don't see why it wouldn't have Tabasco sauce
theelvesoflothlorien
It's "Meal Ready to Eat" and it's combat rations. If you're not in the military you're not getting what they get.
JimmySmits
You can get regular military MREs without being in the service. I've even seen them at surplus stores. Same ones I had in the Guard.
benovere
They gave me the same stuff in boot as I got from FEMA after hurricane Ike. While AFAIK they aren't for sale, there are ways to get them.
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
The Air Force Camp I went to is close to our main Army base and they dumped a lot of the rations on to us for the first few days of camp.
icanmakeayomamajokeoutofanything
The ones I had to eat in the 90s were horrible with few exceptions. The stew, spaghetti or mac and cheese were ok. Never eat ones with egg.
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
Ugh I can barely handle properly cooked eggs...MREs would have killed me.
ThatSplainsItLucy
Tuna with noodles fan, reporting for duty, sir!!
spannnumber72
That veggie omelet though
icanmakeayomamajokeoutofanything
The peanut butter is okay but the cheese spread is foul. And mini Tabasco sauce was a nice touch. We never got the heat pack. Always cold.
ThisWorldMakesMeSad
Cold stew is great though. Hot or cold...just...mmmm. Straight out the can. I'm hungry.
BoatswainsMate
You grab one, don't pick and choose. Asshole non operational guys always grab them all and leave the shit behind us men doing God's work.
PeeDrinker69
I loved the "potatoes au gratin". But it was more like potato balls in a pool of cheese-food. So salty, and so good! And the ravioli was...
PeeDrinker69
...Good. reminded me of the Chef whats-his-face in a can. But I think after a fucked up hike, I was down to eat anything. Lol