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We've found a limited supply of fresh Meals Ready to Eat (MREs). Each meal is packaged in a heavy duty, clear plastic pouch that contains a hearty main entree, fruit flavored energy bar, jelly packet, crackers, tea or coffee mix, salt and pepper, moist napkin, matches, spoon or fork and a chemical heater. Unlike military rations, you can see through the pouch and select your entree flavor without breaking the seal. Our complete case of 12 meals, includes at least three different entree's and boasts a minimum 5 year shelf life.
Fully cooked, this food can be eaten without heating, but a military issue heater has been included with each meal. Only 2 oz of water is needed to activate the chemical heater and in about 5 minutes, your entree will be steaming hot. Simple heater use instructions are printed on every package.
Not to be confused with K rations or C rations, these current issue entrees have a very desireable flavor and texture due to better technology in food processing and space age packaging.
These are not GI Issue MREs, the original meals are marked US Property and cannot be sold to the public. These meals are a commercial version with lots of flavor and nutrition and the closest to military rations available anywhere. We sold out fast during Katrina, so buy yours today and make sure you and your family are prepared for whatever situation might arise.
Because this is a food item, MRE's are non-returnable, and we will not accept any returns on this product. Also see our Mountain House foods Item # FOOD-723.
The production date is a 4-digit number on each entree. For example, "1296" -- 1 represents the year 2001 and 296 represents the 296th day of the year.
These are fresh and current production and will not expire until 2010.
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 it'll do the trick, 03/02/2008 |
| Reviewer: Ray Ray |
| Excellent price, tastes ok, a little cheesy (not the taste but the quality) for MRE's but if the SHTF and your hungry, it'll do the trick. Leave a few in the kitchen, basement, and the truck. Just in case. |
 LRRP Nam vet, 02/27/2008 |
| Reviewer: GH Freeman |
| Why the decaf coffee? Coffee can save your life? No they aren't the C-rats. Or MRE's we had. Ever have the LRRP version? I miss all the little goodies that came with the miltary stuff.
Why doesn't the manufactures just make up MRE's kind of like Mil stuff?
I'd pay for it. I worked for the government for years and we were always issued military MRE's from GSA? When in the Nam we were getting C-rats from Korean war with cigarettes in them. I'd trade a whole Ham and beans (Mf R's) meal for one can of pound cake.
And these MRE's do taste nastier than Mil MRE's. |
| Good product, not a complete Meal though, 02/25/2008 |
| Reviewer: Wolff |
| I'm a loong time CTD buyer and used to good stuff at (usually) great prices, but the price for these MRE's seemed too low, even for CTD. Then I noticed the reason: It looks like there's no sides/desserts with these meals -- entrees only.
G.I. MRE's have 1,000-1,500 calories per meal; so 2 a day is plenty, unless you're humping some tough bush. These meals are still great for emergencies , etc.; though I do not agree with their term "complete meal" you might be let down by them being a bit skimpy. I'm really not ripping on the item here, just passing along my .02 cents. |
| Not millitary but still good, 02/12/2008 |
| Reviewer: lilpoppa |
| I have to agree with Nikonboy, they don't claim to be millitary MRE's but they are just fine. I have eaten them many times on backpacking trips and they do their job just fine. And for those of you who just can't live without your precious Tabasco sauce, there is a place called a supermarket where you can buy whol bottles of the stuff, so quit whining. |
 Hey, they are NOT military MRE's!, 01/19/2008 |
| Reviewer: nikonboy |
| Folks, consider the criticism of these MRE's carefully. Complaints state
"Not the same as" "Not even close" "Not the MRE's I was used to".
HELLO... Anyone paying attention?
NOWHERE does CTD say that these MRE's are the "same as" military MRE's. So why the big deal? You want military MRE's? Want to re-up?
As one commenter said "These are not GI Issue MREs, the original meals are marked US Property and cannot be sold to the public. These meals are a commercial version with lots of flavor and nutrition and the closest to military rations available anywhere. "
Ok, not the same as military. BUT....
*These meals will KEEP YOU ALIVE (I don't need tabasco to survive)
*They require minimal storage requirements (to get a 5 year life expectancy keep MRE's below 75 degrees.. & lower is better).
*They require no (boiling) water as freeze dried or dehydrated meals do.
And if no water is available in your survival situation? MRE's to the rescue. No heating required, so you can eat them right out of the pouch.. something else you can't do with Mountain House (or other) freeze dried or dehydrated foods or rations. But lighten up on the MRE bashing..
They are not claiming to be mil spec & if a civi needs a "MEAL READY TO EAT" during a hurricane, blizzard stranding or evac... what's lighter & as ready to eat?
I say even civi MRE's are 5 bullets!
but then again I don't need tabasco or great taste to keep me alive |
| they help!, 10/06/2007 |
| Reviewer: robert |
| as a disabled outdoors man i do appreciate this product. i know some people will disagree , but i do give credit where credit is do. i was stranded for 2 days in the woods and i am a diabetic. your product saved my life. so i always keep a few handy i know they work for what i need for me and the family |
| Why complain ?, 09/17/2007 |
| Reviewer: Robert |
| So many complaints about how these are not Mil MRE's. If people would read a little it does say that they are not Mil MRE's. For camping, hiking or for emergencies they are great to have. They are still a little high on the price but they are so much cheaper here then any other place that I have priced them. |
| It may not be a Mil MRE but it will help, 08/12/2007 |
| Reviewer: ARMY STRONG 6YRS |
| As all military personel know this is the civi version yes but when it comes down to a do or die situation like stroms, hurricanes, tornados, ect. you know these could save your butt if the SHTF I have been down range as well and have had plenty of Mil MREs I colect those matches and tabasco sauce, but we also know it is illeagal to resale or whole sale Mil MREs. But for an emegancey kit incase mother nature wants to make life hell it will keep you and your family going until help is avalible we all saw what happened with Katrina just give the guys cedit for trying to make life a bit easier for those that camp hike or want to perpare for the worse. |
 CTD used to have Sopakco MREs?, 08/02/2007 |
| Reviewer: Gerry |
| Suppliers of genuine MREs are Sopakco, Wornick, and Ameriqual. I think CTD used to carry Sopakco (and if they didn't, I wish they would). Military MREs cannot be sold to the public under regs by the Directorate of Subsistence, Operational Rations, Defense Logistic Agency. But the three to five DoD suppliers (above) all have civilian versions. Yeah, they are a little bit different, and I'd be surprised if anyone included Tobasco, since the military contracts suck up the entire supply of mini-bottles. But you can get it, or 100-packs of some other brands. |
 MRE, 07/26/2007 |
| Reviewer: Jay |
| Not even close to the army ones I ate dont wast your get the real thing. |
| Civilian grade, 06/13/2007 |
| Reviewer: USArmy 31R Vet |
| Everyone knows, Military issued MREs were made a big no no for civilian commercial marketing. So someone had the idea of making the Civilian MRE.....its just not the same. i want my lil bottle of tabasco. Mil MREs had more substance to them. I guess the civi ones are good for, well just that CIVILIANS!!
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| Not feeling it, 06/05/2007 |
| Reviewer: M Redd |
| Definitely not the MRE's I was used to. Military MRE's come with much higher quality stuff such as matches with a coat on the outside to make them water resistant in the rain, not a free pack from your local Hess station. The condiments such as forks, spoons, and knives did not bend when attempting to eat with them and I AM MISSING MY TABASCO SAUCE. Definitely cheapest of the civi version, but the civi version of an MRE is crap. |
| read the description, 05/02/2007 |
| Reviewer: mreater |
| you know, if you read the description, it says that these are not US military MREs. Real MREs cannt be sold to the public. these are a commercial brand |
| fake, 03/31/2007 |
| Reviewer: eddie |
| These are fake the matches are supposed to be green the package not clear(khaki), no little hot sauce fake crackers no cheese, nacho cheese, peanut butter, or jelly, john wayne TP, and only the main meal, youre better off buying canned food |
| not real, 02/18/2007 |
| Reviewer: downrange |
| if it is not in the the brown bag dont pay more than $2.50 a meal, if you do it is at your owne loss. real mre have heaters and quality condements packs and spoons, not free stuff they stole from taco bell to seal in a clear plastic bag with one actual real component from a real mre. |
| Not even close to MRE quality, 02/11/2007 |
| Reviewer: Randy |
| REAL MREs have two boxes inside (one entree and one desert), high-density crackers (not the comercial crumbs), peanut butter or cheese spread, TP, and a plethora of other condiments that you will NOT find in these "civillian" cases/meals. Buy REAL MREs at gun shows for less.
SFC Randy Baker, US Army
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| Best MREs, 02/02/2007 |
| Reviewer: Bhill671 |
| If you want MREs for your vehicle or pack, this is it. I have purchased these EXACT same packs from our local supply place at nearly twice the price. This is the best deal I could find anywhere, and the shelf life is better than most. |
| Ruling or ruined?, 01/26/2007 |
| Reviewer: The General |
| Yes, the lowest prices for MREs on the web are here at CTD. Unfortunately, they're still too expensive! I have considerable stocks of dried and freeze dried foods, and pound for pound they cost about one third of what you get buying MREs. But for the underinformed or the just plain preparer, these meals will keep you from feeling too hungry in an emergency. |
| Great for camping., 11/27/2006 |
| Reviewer: Christopher |
| You think a MRE would taste bad, but these are pretty good. Great for camping or just to have around in case of an emergency. If you are hiking, these are great because they don't take up to much room. The heaters included will heat the food up in a hurry. Don't get me wrong it's no gourmet meal, but it satisfies the hunger and nutrition you need. Meals come individually sealed. You can't find them any cheaper than the Dirt! |
| The best price for MRE's on the web!, 11/14/2006 |
| Reviewer: runningwstorms |
| I have shopped around for along time, and so far, Cheaper Than Dirt has the cheapest prices for cases of MRE's anywhere. Definately a great buy for anyone who goes camping, hunting, or hiking alot, and needs a real good meal out on the go. Also a great item to have on hand in case of emergencies, such as Hurricane Katrina. These have an excellent shelf life if kept in a cool, dry area, and out of any sunlight, like a closet.
I highly recommend these as a survival food item as each MRE has it's own heater which requires very little water to activate!!! This is a major plus for those times of need, especially if water resources are at a minimum where strict rationing is needed. |
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