So back in the late 80's early 90's I had a few cases of MRE's. These were the ones in the OD green plastic. I generally liked them and ate them when camping, hiking, during training days, etc..
Fast forward to 2004. I wound up buying some MRE's, which I think might be civilian versions. They are packed in a clear plastic outer package, and the entrees are in brown plastic. I'm trying to rotate out my preps so recently started to eat them. What a difference between these and the ones I had previously. Can't say I have liked any of these so far, and the worst being the omelette, which does not even look like eggs, just some brown paste with pieces of red and green pepper sprinkled throughout. The wheat bread sucks, fortunately my chickens like it though. What happened to the deserts? No more cherry nut cake, or my favorite the oatmeal cookie bar. Now you get some fig newton knock off with blueberry filling.
Are current production MRE's any better? I see cases on Craigslist from time to time and wonder if I should buy some newer ones, but I really don't want to if they taste like the ones I am eating now.