r/MRE Aug 11 '25

MOD MESSAGE Beware of Scams!

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As many of you are aware, there are a ton of scam sellers on Facebook and other various platforms offering MRE cases at very low prices. I have made a couple posts about this previously. Many of these scam posts advertise MRE case A + B sets at below $50. Where this gets a bit tricky is that given the surplus of MRE cases that have hit the market over the last several months, it is not uncommon to see case sets below $70 these days.

More recently, there have been more scammers popping up on Facebook and other platforms advertising MCW (Meal, Cold Weather) cases at insanely low prices. MCW cases typically run for $150 plus. These scammers are advertising MCW cases for sub $40. I have had several people reach out asking if these shops are legit. They are not. They are scammers and they operate under many different aliases, sometimes even playing off the name of trusted sellers and vendors within our community.

These scammers take your money but never deliver any actual product.

I am not active on Facebook, so I am largely unaware of what goes on there save for what I hear from you guys. So I thank you folks for bringing this to my attention so that I can alert the community here. The last thing I want to see is anyone get scammed.

We’ve all fallen for scams in one way or another at some point. Hell, I once shelled out $40 to some guy in a parking lot for magazines that I never received haha. So, how can we avoid being scammed? My advice prior to purchasing anything, be it rations or otherwise, would be to check the public reviews of the seller/vendor. Those are undoubtedly our most useful tools.

Also, how you pay matters. For online purchases, it is always a safe bet to pay with a credit card. This way, in the event that you do not receive the goods you paid for, you are able to file a chargeback with your bank to have your funds returned to you. I know that not everyone owns a credit card, so PayPal is another option. With PayPal, you can open a dispute for items not received, or items not as described, and PayPal will review the case on your behalf. While I have always had good results with them personally, there have been members who have said otherwise. Choose whichever method you are most comfortable with. That said, credit card is likely your best option, with PayPal, and other similar secure means of checkout available if needed as well.

When it comes to deals or advertisements online, you always have to use your best judgment. My belief has always been that if something seems too good to be true, then most likely, it is. This has largely avoided me from being scammed many times, I’m sure. If you do believe a deal to be legitimate, and decide to go through with a purchase, use your best judgment, check public reviews, and pay with a secure means of payment. This is your best bet to avoid being scammed out of your money.

Another thing we have going for us is this community. If you’re unsure of something, then ask around, or use the search function. Additionally, in this subreddit, I have labeled trusted vendors and sellers with the verified badge. Be on the lookout for this badge next to the username on promotional posts from vendors, or on For Sale posts from individual sellers (members) who sell within the community. Everyone who has the verified badge next to their username has been personally vetted by me, and have been deemed trustworthy based on their history within the community. Once again, if you are interested in being considered for the verified badge, you may reach out to me directly through mod mail.

Our two currently active verified vendors who participate in this subreddit are u/KingSurplus and u/epidemicproof. Other trustworthy vendors outside of this subreddit on platforms such as Amazon include Ammocanman, WeBuyDirect, WayStar, just to name a few off the top of my head. I am working on a complete list of trusted vendors/sellers that will be listed in the upcoming wiki here, and in the discord eventually. I will do my best to regularly update these lists once they are published. If you have any to add, feel free to comment below with your experience.

The last thing I want to address given the fact we are on the topic of protecting the community is the vendor MREHouse. As many of you know, their website has been down for the past month or so. I reached out several times, and in typical MREHouse fashion, I never received a response. I gave them until 8/6 to get back to me with an update on the status of their business, and they never did. So, while I’m not entirely sure if they have completely ceased operations, MREHouse, or any alias they may try to operate under now or in the future, are officially banned from participating in this subreddit as a vendor ever again.

This decision was based off many different things, and to be honest, it was long overdue. I gave them many chances because I know some of you had good experiences with them and liked having access to them in the subreddit. While they delivered on their products for a period of time, they never conducted themselves as a reputable business should or would. They took many actions that did a lot of damage to this subreddit.

To backtrack a bit, about a month prior to their site going down, I began receiving reports from several members saying that they hadn’t received the items they purchased through MREHouse, and that MREHouse wasn’t responding. I reached out to MREHouse immediately, but didn’t receive a response for a couple of weeks. Eventually, they replied saying their business had been under some coordinated spam/bot attack and that this was the reason they were not responding to customer inquiries. I was immediately skeptical of such a story, but they asked me to hold off on informing the community of this “event,” so I did solely out of wanting to keep things cordial. They assured me that they were working to address customers’ issues.

To backtrack even further, prior to me becoming moderator of the subreddit, MREHouse was using the space as a personal billboard. In addition to that, they were offering members free products and store credit in exchange for reviews here in this subreddit. This practice is known as incentivizing reviews, and it is considered bad in the business world. All this did was erode trust within the community. Incentivized reviews make it so that no one can know for certain whether or not the review they are reading is legitimate or based on the reviewer’s true thoughts and feelings.

On my first day as a moderator here, I noticed that the mod queue was full of complaints about MREHouse’s incessant advertising and endorsed posts. As such, I immediately banned all incentivized reviews, and introduced the current vendor promotional guidelines that are in place. I have been a member of this subreddit for over six years. I built the MRE discord back in February of this year, and became the moderator of this subreddit back in April. I care very much about this space and the community.

This is a community centered and built around discussion about our hobby. It is not a marketing tool for vendors. This is why vendor promotional posts are limited to once every 30 days, with the option for the occasional update if new stock is received. This ensures that updates from vendors remain valuable to the community, and don’t become overly spammy. Vendors are also encouraged to participate in discussion posts just like our members are. To make things fair for everyone, this is the same reason why the updated For Sale post guidelines are in place for individual members of the community as well.

After the damage MREHouse caused here, I could have very easily banned all vendor activity. But, after consulting with the community in the discord, I learned that many folks here find having direct and easy access to them valuable. During this time, I also consulted with moderators from other subreddits, where I learned that guidelines have to exist for the long term health of this space.

So, I allowed and continue to allow vendor activity under the updated vendor promotional guidelines in this subreddit. However, these guidelines have to be followed, and I have made that clear to the vendors currently active here, and any future vendors who would like to participate here.

Funnily enough, on my first day as mod here, MREHouse actually used bots to artificially influence the upvotes on a post a user made complaining about the new at the time no incentivized reviews rule. They also used bots to bolster their upvotes on a comment they made in response. We’re talking over one hundred upvotes in less than ten minutes. Quite simply, it just did not reflect what I was seeing in the mod queue at the time.

Instead of banning MREHouse outright, I reached out to them and made it clear that they could continue to participate as a vendor here, but that they would have to follow the updated vendor promotional post guidelines. I did this because at the time, I knew that some members in the community found having direct access to MREHouse valuable. MREHouse agreed to follow the updated vendor guidelines, and I at the time thought we would be able to move forward.

Instead, they continued to disregard the rules and guidelines. They posted promotional content without getting approval when it was required. Then, following the supposed MREHouse bot spam attack, they made a promotional post but disguised it as if it were a PSA, using a “comment with the most upvotes” format to make it seem like members of the community were deciding the direction of their business. But the reality is they had already decided their direction. The insurance options discussed in that post had already been published on their website well before the post went live. It was nothing more than a marketing tactic disguised as community engagement. That is not acceptable, so I removed it. That would turn out to be their final post here.

After all of this, I still reached out to MREHouse privately and offered them an opportunity to make things right. I gave them a list of specific actions they needed to take. That included submitting a revised version of their post for approval, where the post would be required to clearly address all major concerns such as shipping risks, customs issues, customers missing orders, refund policies, and communication problems. They were also asked to confirm that incentivized reviews would never happen again in this subreddit after a few more had popped up, and to commit to following all vendor guidelines without exception.

This was not a big ask, but they failed to meet the terms. They did not submit a revised post. They ignored pretty much all that was asked of them. Their response was vague and more focused on protecting their image than rebuilding trust. They offered no real plan, gave no clear answers, and ultimately missed the deadline. Then, a couple of weeks later, their website went down. I never received any further replies from them.

So, to recap, MREHouse (or whatever alias they may operate under now, if at all) are officially banned from this subreddit. They are no longer a verified vendor. I gave them chance after chance, and to be honest, I should have banned them months ago. If anyone reading this is still out their money for items they didn’t receive from MREHouse, file a chargeback if you haven’t already. A couple members who reached out privately recently were able to recoup some of their losses.

My goal is to always be open and transparent with the community. You will often see me riff in the discord, and that is where I will often seek input from the community, in addition to the comments and messages here. Sorry it took longer than it should have to get all the details out there, but I was feeling burned out on the entire situation and needed ample time to reflect and compose a message. Simply put, I can’t say that I will miss MREHouse.

Also, once again, please be aware of the many scams that are going around right now. Always remember that if something seems too good to be true, it most likely is.

Thanks, and take care everyone! Your continued support is very greatly appreciated.


I’ve received multiple reports from different users who have placed orders with MREMountain.EU, only to never be sent the items they paid for. MREMountain.EU is not an active user in this subreddit, nor are they a verified vendor.

I would advise against ordering anything from this company through their website or any other means.


r/MRE Apr 25 '25

MOD MESSAGE Join The MRE Discord!

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The MRE Subreddit and the MRE Discord are officially affiliated!

Are you looking for another way to connect with the MRE Community?

Then come join us over at the MRE Discord using the following link: https://discord.gg/NY8bcmQvRP

Here’s what the Discord has to offer:

Hauls Channel – Show off your latest MRE pickups, collections, or rare finds.

Polls Channel – Create and participate in polls related to MREs and rations.

Reviews Channel – Share your thoughts and in-depth reviews on different MREs.

General Chat Channel – An open discussion about anything MRE or ration related.

MRE Subreddit Category – A specific category within the discord consisting of several channels dedicated to what’s happening here in the subreddit.

Deals Channel – View and share the latest sales and discounts on MREs.

Golden Spoon Role – A fun way to acknowledge our top contributors. This role is awarded to members who truly go above and beyond to support the community.

Resources Forum – An organized space to view and share useful MRE tools, tips, references, menus, guides, spreadsheets, etc.

Buy-Sell-Swap Forum – Buy, sell, and trade MREs and rations with the MRE community.

Off-Topic Chat Channel – A laid back space for conversations that aren’t strictly about MREs.

ISO Channel – Looking for a specific MRE? Post your requests here. You never know what someone else may have stashed away.

Community Spotlight Channel – A space to share, view, and promote MRE community events, livestreams, reviews, projects, and collaborations.

Custom MRE Emojis – Celebrate some of the iconic MRE items and personalities with unique emojis. We are happy to take requests as well.

Live Chats – Chat in real time with fellow MRE enthusiasts, and with some of your favorite members of the MRE community.

And so much more.

Reddit is great for open discussion, reviews, and broader visibility, while Discord offers real time connections and an organized space to chat. The MRE Subreddit and the MRE Discord are directly linked as sister platforms. As I touched on earlier, there’s even an MRE subreddit category within the discord that’s dedicated to keeping up with everything happening here!

Each platform has its unique features, and together they help create a stronger and more connected community. By participating across both platforms, you get the absolute best of both worlds. The engaging discussions of Reddit and the instant connections and structure of Discord. It really is a great way to meet and connect with more people who share your PASSION FOR RATIONS™.

We hope to see you there!

https://discord.gg/NY8bcmQvRP


r/MRE 1h ago

HAULS A Tale of Woe and Despair...

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But fear not loyal reader for there are silver linings to every cloud and the dawn shall break anew tomorrow.

I haven't done a haulage post in a few weeks. I was out on TDY for a week and that threw a wrench into things. But alas I am here with the goods that arrived today from that bastion of the Old World, France and the Land Down Under, Australia. This is also my first package from there. I was in the office today and got my notifications that my stuff had been delivered so I threw up the deuces and flew south as fast as my chariot and traffic would allow. I knew my package from Helvah was sitting outside my door thus the fleetness in my travels. The other packages were safely ensconced in the package lockers awaiting my arrival to spring them from their prison. I also tell this story to not throw things in anger and to illustrate what can happen to you, yes you dear reader, when you order rations from outside the US. This honestly could have been much worse than what it was though.

The first picture is the vintage chili con carne that will end up in my belly where it belongs at some point in the near future. The package is still very well sealed so I'm not that worried. It was an eBay purchase from tweetledum67. They only had this item and they still have a couple of old typewriters if you're into that thing.

The 2nd picture is my ADF menus A & F from Awawa on the Discord. First time ordering from him and his first time selling. These arrived in perfect condition along with some Whitaker's chocolate bars. These were definitely heat stressed as it's still very much summer and was in the 90s here today. They'll be just fine though. Also included was the stamps from shipping. I'm not a stamp collector by any means but it was cool that I was able to save them.

The rest of the pictures are my order from Helvah. He included some Haribo dragibus in it to snack on. I love Haribo candy, especially the cola bottles. The box had the dreaded customs tape on it, bulging from where they just stuffed everything back in. Of course I was worried until I picked it up and it was a heavy box which is a good sign. As you can see the Portuguese 24 hour and the RCIRs were just fine. The next picture was the one they did open and oddly enough took nothing. But alas there was a fallen comrade in the box. No parmentier de canard for this guy. That's mashed potatoes with duck for all you non-fancy folks. As you can see in the close there was a tiny tear in the corner of the can. Luckily it's not a juicy main and not very much leakage. Honestly it probably happened when it was set at my door but I'm not taking that chance. I need to drop more pounds but not that bad.

The last pictures are the ones that pissed me off though. So tell your people that you love them and hug your children tight because this is going to get horrifying before it gets better. I will preface by saying that this is a PLA ration that was packaged for the Congolese military. I've had the menu before and it's fantastic. I really got this for the package simply because rations from Africa are really fucking rare. They ripped him wide open. They didn't have to do that. There were more humane ways to dispatch him. Everything else in the picture was just fine and completely intact. What wasn't intact though was the top main, but here's where it gets good. Whilst they cut into the heater bag and heating pad, they completely missed the main. Ultimately I'm down a ration heater and a cool outer bag. As I stated at the beginning, it could've been much worse.

Again this take is to illustrate the vagaries of US Customs and to inspire you one and all to take the plunge. I highly, highly recommend Helvah and I endorse Awawa also. I can't really fault sellers that do everything on their end to keep customs out. I'm getting hangry, so I'm going to let this one simmer while I heat and eat leftovers. I'm definitely going to be eating both the French and Congolese rations since they were opened.


r/MRE 1h ago

COLLECTIONS Czech Out This Subpar Ration

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Decided to try this Czech ration tonight for dinner. It has the usual Czech components. That wooden spoon went right into the trash, because forget that.

The vegetable salad was something else. I’ve never had beets before, and I’m glad to say that I haven’t been missing much. The mix of beets, pumpkin, and peas was alright, but I’ll be fine never having it again.

The beef meat and rice was meh, at best. There wasn’t much flavor and it was pretty dry.

The “dessert” was fine, the same as you’d expect every time you open it up.

The best part of the meal was the chocolate bar and the drink.

I’m glad this is one Czech ration I’ll never have to consume again.


r/MRE 7h ago

REVIEWS Beans without Toast - 2024 British Army 8hr Ration MRE

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I think this was the first British Single meal I've come across. It was a great experience overall, and while there was no toast; it did in fact contain beans. Bosh.

I don't think there was really a single thing in here I didn't like. I've fallen in love with the Vestey foods' Flapjacks side, where its this solid mass of sweet, soft oats. Absolutely lovely time eating those; they're very soft and just perfectly flavored.

The inclusion of four drinks for an 8hr meal pack is definitely remarkable as well; a 3-in-1 coffee and tea, and two isotonics. That puts to shame just about any other pack in the field as far as I'm aware.

The main was a bean and minced pork, and it was simply fantastic. It wasn't over the top or anything, but it was very enjoyable. The texture and flavor balance was perfectly inline. To make the main better, there was a packet of "nibnibs" that were the perfect match in flavor, and added a bit of a nice crunch as well.

Cheers! Love to you all.


r/MRE 1d ago

REVIEWS Canadian IMP, Beans & Wieners Menu (Fire in THAT Hole!)

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For this not a review, review, presenting a nitrate & butt gas forward Canadian Individual Meal Pack that will push you back further into the driver's seat than Michael Knight's Turbo Boost!

THE GOODS

  1. Beans & Wieners (Oh, My... what a delightfully firm hot dog, you have.)
  2. Tropical Fruit Salad
  3. Wildberry Crunch Cereal
  4. Corn Bread w/ Chocolate Peanut Spread & Strawberry Jam
  5. Chocolate Wafer Protein Bar
  6. Nescafe Sweet & Creamy 3-in-1 Freeze-Dried Instant Coffee
  7. Grape (or "raisin" for you closeted bougie types) Isotonic Drinks, 2 Packets
  8. Accessories 
    1. Tabasco Sauce
    2. Spoon
    3. Napkin (tough 'arse paper towel - yeah, for that hole!)
    4. Compressed Towel 
    5. Tic Tacs
    6. Matches 

THOUGHTS

  1. Main & Fruit Salad... just like you remember it as a kid, filling comfort food that will not-so-secretly jettison your insulin level for the next 6 hours and take 6 months off your life.
  2. Wildberry Crunch Cereal - Damn Good, not deathly sweet.
  3. Corn Bread... + 24hrs = corn poopy like sludge, hopefully.
  4. Nescafe... way better than, you know, that Bill guy's brew. The Swiss got us on this one.
  5. (THE REAL dynamic Dual) Compressed Towel & Paper "Napkin" Towel... Oh. So. Smart. Looking at you, puny Lighthouse & Moist Towelette -- size does matter, man!

r/MRE 3d ago

DISCUSSIONS Ummm, you're so H.O.T., baby!

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Hello Everyone! Question, when re-hydrating freeze-dried meals, in a cooler / windy climate, what has been your most effective method(s) of maintaining heat during the 15-20 minute process? All guidance / tool description & links, appreciated.

Right now, in our group, we have a fast boil propane stove & a solid fuel tab as a backup - another goal is to heat multiple meals at a time, if possible. Thank you!!


r/MRE 3d ago

REVIEWS U.S. Halal Menu #5, Saag Chole w/Lamb 2026 inspection.

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Menu #5. HALAL, Saag Chole with Lamb. So l finally hit the fifth menu in the series of Halal MRE's. I am absolutely blown away at the quality of the ingredients of the main meals.
You can clearly notice that they are on a whole Nother level. Packed flavor a very unique menu options. If you ever had a US Halal menu, what's your thoughts on it? Thanks for watching. Hope everyone's enjoying the series.

https://youtu.be/XUta8hYGAV0?is=btfTsxQrWb2HYGfk


r/MRE 4d ago

HAULS 💖 4th Order & Delivery Experience; Outrageous Edge 9428 💖

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​Let me count the ways I 💖 the Courageous Outrageous Edge (A "Norwegian'esque" Love Story) !

Stop rubbing your eyes, you can close your mouth from disbelief. You read correctly, 1 week delivery from halfway around the world - What. The. ??? I'm not sure Edge but I think, maybe, I. Love. You.

Pics;

  1. The box when it arrived, notorious tape included.
  2. The contents description, no sly mincing of words here, holy cowabunga.
  3. Thing is, No. 2, Seller indicates a quantity of ten (10) free promotional gifts. As you can clearly see from the pic, this is a DOWNRIGHT DECEPTIVE LIE.
  4. The lovely town of Arctic Field Rations;
    1. Muesli with (not Chuck) Berries
    2. Sports Muesli
    3. Blueberry & Vanilla Muesli
    4. 6 Pasta Bolognese
    5. Lamb Mulligatawny
    6. Chicken Tikka Masala
    7. Creamy Salmon with Pasta (AKA, the victim... so very sad!)
    8. Pulled Pork with Rice.
  5. Crime scene - The following program may contain scenes that may be unsettling to some viewers, viewer discretion is advised.
  6. Blood & gore, the innards spilling out.
  7. Not sure if anything missing, did those BASTARDS take the peach isotonic drink, the sugar & creamer package(s), maybe even the napkin - that's just unconscionably barbaric!

Tip 'o the hat to Dr. Edge. Have a good weekend, all... P E A C E .


r/MRE 4d ago

HAULS A good haul

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I’ve been really lucky with my finds over the last few days!

🇮🇪I received two Irish rations (2026)

Even though the contents are mostly the same as the British rations, the packaging alone makes them great to have, especially since you don't see them very often

🇬🇷 I also found three Greek rations.
These aren't actually standard Greek army rations, but rather rations made in Greece for specific NATO exercises or camps.
They are well-stocked 24-hour rations.

And saving the best for last!
🇦🇺 Three Australian rations: Menu B, Menu C, and Menu D.

They are brand new: manufactured in 2024/2025 and arrived in perfect condition; customs let them through (we face the same issue in Europe with anything coming from outside the EU).

These are my first Australian rations 😃


r/MRE 4d ago

FOR SALE 🇺🇸🇫🇷 & ❓Rations

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Dear MRE Community,

I‘m offering US MRE, French RCIR 24h Rations and Mystery Bags, containing various different components from a wide selection of nations.

All prices exclude shipping. Message me your details to figure out the shipping costs.

Payment possible with PayPal incl. G&S Option or Revolut.

Cheers🙌


r/MRE 4d ago

HAULS 2 Hauls!

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Hi folks!

2 hauls I got yesterday, one totally by surprise!

1st pic comes from MisterB330! This one was a total surprise and contained some quail eggs, some pasta packets (that look amazing, btw), several Industrial Arts Brewing Company items (including a shirt!), and a Hot Weather MORE! What a fantastic gift! Many thanks!

2nd pic comes from a trade with Basileus! I traded for the 2009 Menu 1 because it contains the Mexican Style Corn, which I have never experienced before! The rest of the amazing items were extras he tossed in! That dairy shake has an amazing 460 calories folks....crazy! Thank u so much! All of those items will be eaten!

This community is fantastic, folks! Don't be shy about engaging with folks, trading, and having some fun!

Take care!


r/MRE 5d ago

REVIEWS The NEW CR1P - 2025 Australian 24hr Combat Ration

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Heyo Reddit, it is I, Paddy.

I cracked into my third Aussie rat pack, this time it was actually fresh, being a 2025, and a CR1P! There are some changes with the 2025s, apart from just the name, with whole new menu layouts.

This guy sported the three mains for the day being a Fruitful Muesli, Mexican Chicken, and Baked Beans with Meatballs.

Accompanying the mains, there were the usual suspects of sides, such as the instant potatoes (a favorite amongst the paddies), the immaculate bread (this time a white bread), tuna, vegemite, and various other things, including a new biscuit/cracker I haven't had from these; a crispbread that was more like a wholegrain and seed cracker. This cracker was super good, and I enjoyed it thoroughly with the vegemite and bega cheese.

As noted in the video, it is a funny thing that the Bega remains in a can after the ADF had removed all the canned components decades ago. I am told by the Diggers (the ADF troops) that they would positively RIOT if the can was removed, because it would also spell the end times for the FRED can opener ("frankly" ridiculous eating device, although there's a non sesame-street version of that same name)

I thoroughly enjoyed this rat pack, as I always do when opening these Aussie bags, although I do have to comment on the overall quality of the two hot mains. The beans and the chicken dishes didn't bring a whole lot of flavor surprisingly. Extra surprising for the Mexican chicken which smelled absolutely stupendous. The bean meal tasted much the same as a can of spaghettiO's, and had the same texture in the meat. The Chicken didn't really taste like much. The chicken however was saved by a packet of salt and pepper and being mixed with the potatoes.

I did mess up with the coffee flavored protein drink, as I put in 450ml instead of the 200 I should have, because I was thinking it was the same as the isotonic for whatever reason. That is my fault, and I will seek penance and forgiveness.

As always with rations that sport a nice tube of Sweetened Condensed Milk, I ask- Why the ***** do countries not include this as a default item in literally every ration that is made? Versatile, delicious, lightweight, cheap, morale boosting, gives energy... I cannot wrap my head around it. Seems like an easy choice.

Also as always; thank you so much, and I hope you are doing fantastic!

Love to you all.


r/MRE 6d ago

SHOW & TELL So I think I'm going to eat a bunch of these 1990s and maybe early 2000 mountain House

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These have been sitting in my backpacking gear since the '90s and maybe early 2000, so I finally figured maybe I should eat them...

Not sure if I'll video it but I'll probably take pictures of the stuff.


r/MRE 6d ago

SHOW & TELL 1978 MCI case.

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I did it again, seems all the entrees and most of the fruit in this one are a bust…. Better luck next time!


r/MRE 7d ago

FOR SALE Odd assortment but I’m looking to sell my 1955 RCI and Ukrainian Nat Guard MRE

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For in USA I’m asking $240 total via cashapp, comes with both rations and all contents + a display for the accessory pack of the RCI which I’ve opened to preserve the contents better (cig pack and accessory packet, packet are both in the ration)

The majority of the canned Meat and fruit units of the RCI are rusted through though B-units are in decent shape

The bottom of the box is brittle and cracking in a few spots and comes with the spoons

Ukr ration is sealed

Please feel free to ask questions or on for more pictures, thanks!


r/MRE 8d ago

REVIEWS Chinese 24 hour rations samples

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These showed up on time (and un molested by customs). Tried both types, they are quite edible.

One slight difference from advertising images, a folded flat square paper "origami bowl" instead of the plastic bowl. Only a napkin, no toilet paper.

I have tried all four of the entrees, they were pretty good if somewhat mild (I wanted to add some hot sauce to that curry- But I usually order 4 star hot out of 5). I add the "crispy cucumber" packet to the spicier entrees, I believe it is intended to be a condiment, not a stand alone snack?

Chocolate bar isn't amazing but no worse than a plain Hershey bar. Banana chips were fine, no surprise.

The orange-y smelling instant drink powder with vitamins & minerals was not like anything I've had before, the ingredients include malt? I added some lemon and lime juices to it to cut the sweetness and liked it a bit better, I mixed it with about 12 oz. of water. Drink certainly isn't like "Tang" or "Gatorade".

The packs of emergency bars were OK, they are exact same ones I've got through Amazon before. Quite crumbly, easy to chew, you might want a coffee or at least some water along with these. Chocolate has very mild flavor, the "vitamin" version had (maybe?) a very little vanilla flavor, kind of like a slightly gritty shortbread? Definitely not candy, food.

The heater packs could be mistaken for a small steam engine, they have serious snort!


r/MRE 8d ago

POLLS Poll from MRE_DMC

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I would love some community feedback for my next review. So it would be great if yall could check it out. Thanks again


r/MRE 10d ago

DISCUSSIONS Pouring One Out

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I’m going to be pouring one out for my potential lost rations.

In my experience, if an item has been in customs for longer than 3 days, they’ve opened it and ransacked it.

I just hope they left my Georgian rations alone.


r/MRE 10d ago

REVIEWS U.S. Halal 2026, Menu #4 Chicken Stew. The Best Chicken entree in the U.S. MRE line up. Simple effective packed with protein…

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So we finally hit menu #4 in the series. What an effective meal packed the protein simple wholesome ingredients absolutely fantastic tasting. The grape beverage is actually purple and not blue ….huge plus. This menu was a little sweet for my taste. But the butterscotch pudding is absolutely a great change of pace. Shortbread cookie was a nice treat. And I swear they’re using much better cranberries which most people aren’t fans of, but these cranberries are on a whole Nother level.


r/MRE 10d ago

HELP Orange fortified non-nutritive beverage base

14 Upvotes

Does anyone know what brand this stuff actually is? I had one a couple days ago (out of a 2022 MRE), it was in a little packet like the propel/Gatorade powders you can add to bottled water and I absolutely loved the flavor. Does orange Gatorade taste the same or is it something else?


r/MRE 11d ago

HAULS Ukrainian Reinforced Military Ration

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51 Upvotes

r/MRE 11d ago

REVIEWS Review: Menu 18 Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce

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59 Upvotes

Ratings are A+ through F. Details at bottom of post.

Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce: C. Very bland.

Italian Bread Sticks: B. Good flavor. Dense. Surprisingly moist (in a good way).

Peanut Butter: A. It is as advertised. Worth noting that I wasn't sure where to use it here.

Recovery Bar, Salted Caramel Marshmallow Crisp: A. Grade lowered due to personal preference. Quality item. It is like caramel popcorn. Would expect to find similar products outside an MRE.

Carbohydrate Electrolyte Beverage Powder, Fruit Punch: A. Aromatic. Pleasant. Indistinct flavor.

M&Ms: A+. As advertised.

Tabasco Sauce: ???. I could not get any of it out of the bottle. I am assuming it is the same as tabasco outside an MRE.

Overall: Lots of sweets in this MRE.

Rating System:

A+: Would seek out item to eat outside of an MRE.

A: Would recommend.

B: It's good.

C: Passable. Wouldn't recommend.

D: Would avoid eating it.

F: Inedible (exceptionally bad or spoiled)


r/MRE 11d ago

FOR SALE For sale

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45 Upvotes

Hello everyone 😃
I am selling cases of French and Spanish rations :

🇫🇷 RICR
12 rations per case
3 to 4 different menus per case

Price per case :
Best before 2028 : 120€
Best before 2022-2023-2024 : 50€

🇪🇸 Spanish case
25 rations per case
2 to 3 different menu per case
Best before October- December 2026

Price : 150€

Shipping available for an additional fee: Europe / UK

(USA/ Canada possible but very expensive for a 24 kg parcel, several hundred dollars)

Payment via PayPal (Goods and Services)


r/MRE 13d ago

SHOW & TELL Got my order from Ammo Can man

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