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Posted: 4/30/2024 11:13:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 1975: If it tastes even halfway decent tomorrow I’ll order more. 10 days of food for $35 is a steal. Originally Posted By DVCER: I would eat a damn porcupine first. Those HDRs are nasty. Why do you think they are cheap? Porcupine is fine |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/30/2024 11:16:23 PM EDT
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I've eaten all of the menus, they're decent for their intended purpose. At $3.50 a day for 2,200 reasonable calories they're a deal. I toss a couple in a backpack when I'm going hiking. Having tried both, I prefer them to regular MREs honestly.
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Posted: 4/30/2024 11:17:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1975: That’s why I thought they were worth a try (and possible temporary bowel obstruction). Very cheap. I have a feeling that after 24 hours the effect on your bowels will be the opposite of what you expect. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/30/2024 11:29:38 PM EDT
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I like them. My wife actually likes them over regular MREs, so she ordered 4 cases last year. I think she will get tired of them halfway through the first case
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AB, CAN
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Posted: 4/30/2024 11:46:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kidnap_44: Just got 2 cases for kicks.  Holy buckets, they are cheap. Tried to order some. Sadly they do not ship to Canada. 
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Posted: 4/30/2024 11:49:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 56xdx_Z]
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Most of the entrees are concentrated and good with boiled water added.
Especially the "Rice W Veg" - put the entire pouch into a steel cup with water and boil it for a bit - take the pouch out, now boil a little bit of water with the red pepper packet - mix the warm contents of the pouch into the boiling pepper water |
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Posted: 4/30/2024 11:51:59 PM EDT
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I tried a few after I bought a few cases last year.
Definitely needed salt, and more than the one packet it comes with I didn't think they were that bad considering the price. That said I keep one in my desk in case i forget lunch or something. I've not brought myself to eat it yet 
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USA
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Posted: 4/30/2024 11:58:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PDP_Main]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m1awolf: Funny,I don't remember ever giving any gifts of food to other countries... A few months ago, a scumbag in Gaza was reviewing the MRE the US had given him. He wasn't impressed. I don't remember if it was one of these or another. But we were dropping MREs in Gaza. Looks like a regular MRE: Gaza MRE |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 12:05:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrPerceptron: I believe that they are all vegetarian. Pass from me. 
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Posted: 5/1/2024 12:24:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Porcupine is fine Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Originally Posted By 1975: If it tastes even halfway decent tomorrow I’ll order more. 10 days of food for $35 is a steal. Originally Posted By DVCER: I would eat a damn porcupine first. Those HDRs are nasty. Why do you think they are cheap? Porcupine is fine I guess the hdr will give you cheap calories. I’ve only tried one, somebody gave me two. I threw the other out to some hobo. This was a couple years ago, maybe they are better now. Still….  Attached File |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 12:24:32 AM EDT
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wtf i cant get passed the captcha to check out. tried on 2 different browsers
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USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 12:46:47 AM EDT
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I ordered two cases earlier this year, actually got four by mistake. The seller wasn't interested in a return, so woo hoo!
They're just OK. The entree is actually not bad if you add fresh peppers, but in an emergency bell peppers are low priority.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:02:29 AM EDT
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I was thinking about adding some to my preps a year or so ago, asked a knowledgeable friend about them and he said they’re vegetarian/vegan because they were intended to not offend recipients of certain religions that require Kosher or Halal food. He said they tasted like crap and to continue with my Mountain House buckets for preps, I never tried the Humanitarian Rations myself but I took his advice. I’m still curious though, as I’ve found regular Military MREs that I’ve liked, and I like the idea of having snacks and condiments sealed in the same pack as entrees and sides. So I’m following to see your results.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 4:42:20 AM EDT
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They're fine. 3 "meals" in one, basically vegetarian entrees.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 4:42:46 AM EDT
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Hershey squirts thread
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Posted: 5/1/2024 5:46:00 AM EDT
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I'm working EMS today in Mullins. Theres a good chance I'll end up at Sopacko.
It's usually a lopped off finger. 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 6:29:56 AM EDT
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So you're going vegetarian, then.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 7:19:36 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/1/2024 7:23:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrPerceptron: I believe that they are all vegetarian. Pass from me. Not nice |
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USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 7:26:38 AM EDT
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These are the ones that weren’t good enough for a Palestinian. They were complaining about the free food we gave them.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 7:40:01 AM EDT
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Reminds me I could use some MRE’s for backpacking food.
Where I backpack I don’t have good access to water so rehydrated meals use up water I have to carry…water I would rather use for coffee. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 7:54:40 AM EDT
[#22]
 2021 HDR Humanitarian Daily Ration Menu 1 & 2 Review 24 Hour MRE Tasting Test |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 7:56:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/1/2024 8:17:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryHere’s a review of menu 5 being sold in the OP. They said menu 5 is pretty good.  NEW HDR Ration Menu 5 US Food Aid For Ukraine In 2022 Are These Better Than Starving ??? |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 8:18:33 AM EDT
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I have eaten thousands of MREs and I will go the rest of my life without eating another. So gross
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Posted: 5/1/2024 8:20:13 AM EDT
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i keep waiting for epidemic proof to get cold weather ration cases back in stock, though there's a guy out of alaska selling them fairly cheap on ebay right now
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Posted: 5/1/2024 8:25:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexRdnec: i keep waiting for epidemic proof to get cold weather ration cases back in stock, though there's a guy out of alaska selling them fairly cheap on ebay right now Why? The entrees are just repackaged Mountain House from what I've seen. Maybe the new ones are different than the older ones I had, IDK. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 8:27:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Why? The entrees are just repackaged Mountain House from what I've seen. Maybe the new ones are different than the older ones I had, IDK. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Originally Posted By TexRdnec: i keep waiting for epidemic proof to get cold weather ration cases back in stock, though there's a guy out of alaska selling them fairly cheap on ebay right now Why? The entrees are just repackaged Mountain House from what I've seen. Maybe the new ones are different than the older ones I had, IDK. because they're complete with sides and drinks they are back in stock, i just noticed. epidemic raised the price $50 though, so ebay is cheaper on them our halal MREs are fucking delicious as well, go figure |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:04:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1975]
[#29]
I was a coward and decided I couldn’t eat one today.
 Will have to shoot for tomorrow. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:05:37 PM EDT
[#30]
Oh, HDRs.
They're marginally better than starving to death. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:11:22 PM EDT
[#31]
They finally did away with the yellow packaging. FNs were confusing cluster bomb munitions with MREs.
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USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:14:37 PM EDT
[#32]
I ate a bunch of these during hurricane Ian. Also handed a ton out. They are pretty good for what they are.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:18:38 PM EDT
[#33]
Sopakco Low Sodium MRE's were terrible. I remember right when covid hit, you could get a case for $35 shipped. Still wasnt worth it imo.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:19:11 PM EDT
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I have several cases and eat them fairly regularly. I find them cost effective and palatable.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:27:49 PM EDT
[#35]
In for a case.
Might get some MREs for kids to try. What are the good menu entrees? I haven't had an MRE since surplus desert storm. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:35:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FistPeso: They are probably near the end of their shelf life. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FistPeso: Originally Posted By treasurediver: $35/case of 10 and free shipping? That seems like a good deal. They are probably near the end of their shelf life. The ones i got were fairly new. They're cheap because goofballs get on places like this and pontificate on how bad they are I like them as well or better than most MREs. They are vegetarian and dont constipate NEARLY as bad as MREs. The tender tummy brigade always cracks me up. Ewwwww lentils, peas, rice. They are a much better value being a 24hr ration for less money than an MRE. They dont have any FRH. I dont remember a spoon or much of an accessory pack. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:36:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By amos-moses: They're cheap because they taste like ass. I heard a saying about them once.. "We give these out to third world shitholes? No wonder they want to kill us!" The two cases I got for free will be the last thing eaten in any SHTF situation because after those 24 life won't be worth living after that. Have you tried them? |
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USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:37:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ronin72]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Krombompulos_Michael: These are the ones that weren’t good enough for a Palestinian. They were complaining about the free food we gave them. Even the Palestinians think these need bacon, ham, and sausage. I hope we send plenty of the ones with pork products. Btw...these aren't bad with hot sauce and either beer or bourbon. It seems like those additions can make anything taste great. And for the haters, these beat eating the cat or the dog. Or even the neighbors. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:40:27 PM EDT
[#39]
They aren’t good but they beat the Hell out of going hungry. Just added 3 cases to the hurricane stockpile
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:41:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DVCER: I would eat a damn porcupine first. Those HDRs are nasty. Why do you think they are cheap? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DVCER: Originally Posted By treasurediver: $35/case of 10 and free shipping? That seems like a good deal. I would eat a damn porcupine first. Those HDRs are nasty. Why do you think they are cheap? Chef boyardee ravioli is nasty HDR is very passable while not being what I'd generally call delicious. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:42:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Krombompulos_Michael: These are the ones that weren't good enough for a Palestinian. They were complaining about the free food we gave them. He got sold a couple of the snack/condiment packets and thought it was a whole MRE |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 4:54:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Curmudgeon762: They aren’t good but they beat the Hell out of going hungry. Just added 3 cases to the hurricane stockpile 
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Posted: 5/1/2024 5:34:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1975: I was a coward and decided I couldn’t eat one today. Will have to shoot for tomorrow. Come on, man. Nobody said you have to clean your plate. Cut the mains open and take a taste the way they were intended to be eaten, with a brown plastic spoon right out of the pouch! The salt and crushed red pepper help with the blandness. I like the Peas in Tomato Sauce best (they're black-eyed peas, not green peas). Even if you hate the entrees, there's two largish cookies, Pop Tarts, and crackers with PB and J to fill up on. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:33:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kidnap_44]
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1975: I was a coward and decided I couldn’t eat one today. Will have to shoot for tomorrow. Mine shipped today. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:35:17 PM EDT
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The oatmeal cookie tastes weird as hell after you eat a few.
They were palatable at first and now I just throw them away. Also, vegetable crackers with PB&J is a war crime. May fuck be upon whoever decided upon that. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:39:46 PM EDT
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Aren't they kosher?
Been looking at trying a box. Just to keep on hand when we need a quick meal to bring boating and sharing. 
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:45:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Terriblis:  Norwegian Artic Field Rations and French RCIRs is where the good eats are at. Unfortunately the French ones don't last as long as the U.S MREs, the biscuits go stale after a few years. Originally Posted By DVCER: I would eat a damn porcupine first. Those HDRs are nasty. Why do you think they are cheap? Taste like turpentine. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:52:44 PM EDT
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Those things kept me alive for a year in Iraq.
I was embedded as an advisor with an Iraqi Army unit. They made me eat what they did, which was horrible and unrecognizable, except for the bread. However, we had several pallets of humanitarian rations to give out, and they became my go to meal. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:04:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FCEMS_MEDIC: I'm working EMS today in Mullins. Theres a good chance I'll end up at Sopacko. It's usually a lopped off finger. So you're saying we might get some meat in our rations?
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:06:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ridgerunner9876: The ones i got were fairly new. They're cheap because goofballs get on places like this and pontificate on how bad they are I like them as well or better than most MREs. They are vegetarian and dont constipate NEARLY as bad as MREs. The tender tummy brigade always cracks me up. Ewwwww lentils, peas, rice. They are a much better value being a 24hr ration for less money than an MRE. They dont have any FRH. I dont remember a spoon or much of an accessory pack. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ridgerunner9876: Originally Posted By FistPeso: Originally Posted By treasurediver: $35/case of 10 and free shipping? That seems like a good deal. They are probably near the end of their shelf life. The ones i got were fairly new. They're cheap because goofballs get on places like this and pontificate on how bad they are I like them as well or better than most MREs. They are vegetarian and dont constipate NEARLY as bad as MREs. The tender tummy brigade always cracks me up. Ewwwww lentils, peas, rice. They are a much better value being a 24hr ration for less money than an MRE. They dont have any FRH. I dont remember a spoon or much of an accessory pack. Per the old dinner date thread, constipation was NOT an issue with the MRE casserole that OP made for his GF. |
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