KB>AT>I have seen MREs advertised for about $5 each. I don't think it is fair KB>Geez...$5? That's WAY too much money... Of course, if it was KB>developed by the military, that would explain it. :-] Sierra Supply sells banded cases of 12 complete meals for $43.00 post paid to your door (5 cases for $200.00). Their number is 303-259-1822. KB> AT>I have seen MREs advertised for about $5 each. I don't think it KB> is fair to KB> KB> Geez...$5? That's WAY too much money... Of course, if it was KB> developed by the military, that would explain it. :-] They aren't cheap, but they do have some rather unique advantages. Long shelf life; light weight/small; immunity from NBC contamination (nuclear, biological, chemical); self-contained (no water needed), etc. AT> I have seen MREs advertised for about $5 each. I don't think it is fair AT> compare on a 'per serviing' basis, though. I think maybe a per calorie, AT> per nutritional value basis would be more realistic. After all, these ar AT> what you would be LIVING on. 3 dinners that consisted of a 300 calorie AT> Slimfast would still not go far in keeping you alive and healthy. You wo AT> need FAR more than 900 calories to do any movement/work at all. AT> In addition, they require water. That is that much more water that you w AT> need to carry - and water weights a lot. Also, if your water supply was AT> restricted, it would pose a problem. AT> What I'm presently stocking up on are the S.O.S. life-boat survival food packs. They contain 9 cakes of food concentrate. They have a high caloric value with considerable fat (a VERY precious commodity in a true situation of survival) and are wrapped VERY tightly. (like I) (Each package of 9 is a three day supply of food for one. (1 cake, three times a day). Six or seven of the packages will fit into a 100 rnd. linked .50 cal ammo can. They're definitely NOT something you WANT to have as a steady diet, but they beat the hell out of starvation at about $5.00 a package. The survival store here carries 'em if you can't find them in a theatre near you. ;-} TP> AT>> I have seen MREs advertised for about $5 each. TP> KB> Geez...$5? That's WAY too much money... Of course, if it was TP> KB> developed by the military, that would explain it. :-] TP> They can be purchased surplus, like from Major Surplus, for a sale price TP> of about 50.00 a case (12). Remember, the MRE's have it all, all the way TP> down to the crackers, chewing gum, coffee, and the toilet paper. It's TP> cheaper than a meal at McDonalds, and more well balanced and nutritious. TP> You'll get: (for example) TP> Ham Slice (real ham, cut off the bone, not processed) TP> Au Gratin Potatoes TP> Cherry Fruit bar TP> Crackers and Peanut Butter TP> Kool-aid TP> Cocoa mix TP> Salt, sugar, coffee, creamer, chicklets, matches, candy, toilet paper, sp TP> In case you haven't seen and eaten an MRE: If you'd like, TP> Leave your mailing adress in a private message to John Mudge on the Point TP> Mudge BBS, ask him to pass it to me, and I'd be happy to send you a few t TP> play with and sample. They're really neat. This may sound a tad screwy, but to be honest, I never minded "C"-Rations either! I remember the funny looks I used to get when I requested them for overnight field duties reconnoitering the impact zones at Ft. Hood. One Lt. Colonel imparticular saw fit to aquire a case of them for me so I wouldn't have to keep making out the req. forms. ('course, they didn't last but a week. I went camping that weekend and they (the rat.s) somehow diminished). If anyone has some of THOSE that need to be disposed of, LEMME' KNOW ! :-) BS> Sierra Supply sells banded cases of 12 complete meals for $43.00 post BS> paid to your door (5 cases for $200.00). BS> Their number is 303-259-1822. When ordering from Sierra, be SURE that your shipment is INSURED. When I ordered from them a few years ago, the order blank listed a fee for "Shipping, Handling, and Insurance," which I paid. The postal idiots lost my order (use UPS whenever possible, folks) and, when I contacted Sierra, they told me that "insurance was extra!" I remained adamant, though, and they immediately replaced the merchandise at their expense and even shipped it next day air. Just be sure to ask about this when you order...perhaps their order blanks have not kept up with their policies. :-) KB> How do they taste? I like MREs...as good as anything in a can.