Cheap MRE's

[Michiganmilitia]

Where is the cheapest place to buy MRE's in Indianapolis?
I saw Indy Army Navy has them for 7.99

Where is the cheapest place online...is it CTD?

 

[Steelworker]

check out longlifefood.com They are located in Richmond, IN. Website says free and fast shipping. Complete meals are $82/ case of 12. (6.83 each)

 

[dudley0]

I have bought from this ebay seller. Half case at a time, but I combined for a full case and saved a bit on shipping.

Right now half case shipped is $36.65 so a full case would be under $73.30.

Best thing is I didn't have to go somewhere to get them.

eBay My World - lynnseylou

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

Sportsman's Guide has 12 entrées for $39

 

[yotewacker]

When considering this, check out the expiration date. They vary greatly.

 

[pudly]

When considering this, check out the expiration date. They vary greatly.

^ This plus not all MREs are equal. They vary considerably on taste and quality.

 

[teddy12b]

armygear.net has them about $4 and change delivered to my house.

 

[Michiganmilitia]

When considering this, check out the expiration date. They vary greatly.

Where are the expiration dates stamped on them? I can't find it unless it's hidden in a code.

 

[Steelworker]

The dates used to be stamped on the outside of the case box. idk if thats what they still do. I havent bought any in a long, long time.

 

[Eddie]

There is an inspection date stamped on the box. If you are buying online find this out before you purchase.

 

[JC_]

The temperature that they are stored is about as important as the manufacture date. Shelf life deteriorates quickly the higher the temperature.

 

[randyb]

Canned goods have a long shelf life, twinkies and poptarts too :-)

 

[sporter]

Canned goods have a long shelf life, twinkies and poptarts too :-)

Twinkies have a life span of 25 days give or take.
Don't believe everything you see in movies.

 

[DIM TIM]

Have you considered getting off the shelf items in bulk and making your own ?

I have tried this, and like what I put into my homemade ones better then the commercial ones IMHO. All you have to do is basicly find items that are comperable to what they stick in one, buy it in bulk as you can, and stick each meal's worth into a gallon or a quart zip-lock baggie.

I also save the baggies, and re-use them a number of times before I have to dispose of them.

 

[dodmarti]

wise foods

Have you guys tried wise foods? Here is there website: Food Storage & Emergency Food Supply | Wise Food Storage

They will send you a free sample of one of their entrees if you go to the site and ask. They sent me a packet of their Beef Stroganoff. It was pretty good and has a long shelf life.

 

[singlesix]

Have you guys tried wise foods? Here is there website: Food Storage & Emergency Food Supply | Wise Food Storage

They will send you a free sample of one of their entrees if you go to the site and ask. They sent me a packet of their Beef Stroganoff. It was pretty good and has a long shelf life.

MRE = Meal Ready to Eat. Wise Food requires adding water. In a situation where emergency rations are required, would water be readily available for cooking?

 

[teddy12b]

MRE = Meal Ready to Eat. Wise Food requires adding water. In a situation where emergency rations are required, would water be readily available for cooking?

Exactly why the MRE is #1. The wise foods were several $'s more than an MRE from armygear.net and you don't have to worry about the water, but you do have to worry about the weight.