I'm looking for some genuine US military issue MREs. I've only ever bought them when I've been on military installations (I work for .gov as a civilian). My last few were from Fort Benning for $4.55 each, what a great price! I'm seeing knock-offs going for $10+ online!

I know the .gov has pressured the manufacturers to not sell them to consumers and requires them to print US Government Property Not for Resale on the boxes. Stupid .gov stuff.

I also know that Ameriqual is one of the 3 authorized producers for the .gov. They sell civilian versions called A-Packs, but have a much more limited menu selection (6 vs. 24).

Anyone know where I can get genuine MREs for a decent price? (I know the $4.55 at Fort Benning was a steal, I'm not looking for that, but I'd like less than $10).

Issued ones are not supposed to be in private hands.

















 

www.armygear.net.         Real mre's for $64.98 a case plus shipping.  That is the best online place I have ever found to buy them from.

Down here on the coast after hurricanes the National guard hands out truckloads of MRE's, after Katrina my household got atleast a truckbed full of them. Only other place I can get them is either of the two military bases in my area for around 12 bucks a piece

I cant think of a single reason for a civilian to purchase MREs. Bulk food is cheaper, healthier and easy to prepare.

1. High Calore = good in survival or high metabolic situations
2. Easy hot meal during camping, hiking, hunting.
3. Good shelf life. Not great, but good.
4. Good further addition to preps. No they are not my "go to" but they are a back up for my back ups and have a place on my shelf.
5. Good to hand out to neighbors and friends who are in need for whatever the case may be.
6. Can be eaten cold and require no water or cooking source. Can be heated numerous different ways.

Bulk food is cheaper. But this is prepared, sealed, wrapped food, not 50lbs of rice. Bulk food is healthier but these are not designed as granola, they are packed with calories for a reason. How are bulk foods easier to prepare? I put a cup of water in a pouch, drop in another pouch into first said pouch. Wait 5 minutes and ta da. Dinner.

Ask some buddies in the national guard/reserve, all the ones i know have them coming out the wazoo in their garage.

http://www.mredepot.com/servlet/the-MRE's%2C-Meals-Ready-to-Eat/Categories

This place has a lot of individual entrees and other MRE components:
http://beprepared.com/food-storage/mres.html