MRE Full Meals from Sopakco, Ameriqual and MRE-Star.	MRE Entrees / Side dishes and sauces	MRE Snacks / spreads
MRE Beverages and Coffee	MRE Heaters / Hot beverage bags	Other Shelf Stable, Ready to Eat food items

Sopakco - SurePac12	Ameriqual - Apack	MRE*Star Brand

l is either Beef Ravioli, Chicken with Dumplings, or we have also seen Cheese Tortellini in these cases.

Back in stock -  the MRE STAR Brand
MRE Full meal Case WITHOUT heaters!

Add MRE heaters if you like, using the options below.

These meals don't have the traditional side dish you expect. For the side dish, you will find dried fruit (Mango, Banana, Papaya, Pinapple). They also do not have crackers or spread that the Sure-Pak 12 cases have.

Several of these entrees are not found in any other case or by any other manufacturer! How cool is that?
Each case contains 12 complete meals. There are six different menus, two of each menu in each case.

Meal contents:

• 8 oz Entree (6 varieties, 2 of each in every case, total 12 MRE kits per case)
• Dried Fruit (Mango, Banana, Papaya, Pinapple)
• 2 oz Raisins & Nuts Mix
• Cookies
• Drink Mix (Orange flavor)
• Accessory Pack (spoon, coffee, sugar, creamer, salt, pepper, napkin, moist towel)

The MRE STAR™ Entree list MRE cases WITHOUT heaters  228 cases in stock on 12/04/08 NOTE: Due to shortages at the MRE STAR production facility, some or all of the entrees used in these cases are Ameriqual brand.

Cheese Tortellini Vegetable Manicotti Spaghetti Meatloaf Chicken noodle Mystery Meal which is one of the following: Chicken Salsa, Chicken Fajita, Chicken Dumplings. Chicken Pesto Pasta, or Beef Enchilada.

The MRE STAR™  Full Case of 12 WITHOUT heaters. Price $65.00
NOTE: Due to shortages at the MRE STAR production facility, some or all of the entrees used are Ameriqual brand.
Add a dozen New style MRE Heaters (2006) to the MRE STAR order above.  Price $7.00
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Sause to the MRE STAR order above. Price $1.00
Add a dozen Hot Beverage Bags to the MRE STAR order above.  Price $2.64   (can be used with MRE heater to heat water for coffee)

Or, get a 1/2 case of MRE STAR to try!
MRE STAR 1/2 case (6 meals), WITHOUT heaters. Price $34
NOTE: Due to shortages at the MRE STAR production facility, some or all of the entrees used are Ameriqual brand.

The AmeriQual aPack MRE Emergency Meal Cases WITH heaters!

The aPack™ MRE case offers a totally unique menu while still offering high calorie count and quality MRE components.  Typical calorie count ranges from 1180 to 1300 per meal.

The one thing you will notice is that they don't have traditional side dishes, but these meals have an extra snack / dessert item to make up the calorie count. See the list below.

Each aPack ™ case contains twelve (12) MRE meals (2 each of 6 different meals).

Each meal contains:

• MRE Entree
• MRE Osmotic Raisins
• Any two of the following MRE items: Oatmeal Cookie, Shortbread Cookie, Fig Bar, or Toaster Pastry
• MRE Crackers
• MRE Peanut Butter or Cheese Spread
• Sqwincher Beverage Base (This the same brand we have been selling for over a year! See below.)
• Accessory Kit with Black Pepper, Wet Napkin, and Spoon
• MRE Flameless Ration Heater and 1 oz. salt water packet to activate heater

The Ameriqual aPack™ Entree list MRE cases WITH heaters  263 cases in stock on 12/05/08

Hearty Beef Stew Home Style Chicken with Noodles and Vegetables Southwestern Chicken with Black Beans & Rice Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Pasta with Garden Vegetables in Tom Sauce Spaghetti with Italian Style Meat Sauce

The AmeriQual aPack™ MRE Full Case of 12 WITH factory packed heaters.  Price $72.00

Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 "MENU - A" Entree list MRE cases WITH heaters 432 cases in stock as of 01/05/09

Veggie Burger with BBQ Sauce Beef Patty Beef Enchilada Beef Ravioli  Chicken, Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce Chicken Fajita

Discounts for large orders available! Full pallets contain 48 cases. Call us for a quote.

MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - A", WITH factory packed heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $72.00
Add a dozen Hot Beverage Bags to the "MENU - A" order above.  Price $2.64   (can be used with MRE heater to heat water for coffee)
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Hot Sauce to the "MENU - A" order above.Price $1.00

Sopakco SURE-PAK 12 MRE CASES (WITHOUT factory packed heaters in each meal):

Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 "MENU - B" Entree list MRE cases WITHOUT heaters  48 cases in stock as of 01/05/09

Beef Patty Beef Stew Chicken Pesto Pasta Beef Chili Macaroni Cheese Tortellini  Chicken Salsa

Discounts for large orders available! Full pallets contain 48 cases. Call us for a quote.

MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - B", WITHOUT heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $65.00
Add a dozen New style MRE Heaters (2006) to the "MENU - B" order above.  Price $7.00
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Hot Sauce to the "MENU - B" order above. Price $1.00
Add a dozen Hot Beverage Bags to the "MENU - E" order above.  Price $2.64  (can be used with MRE heater to heat water for coffee)
 

..MRE Entrees / Side Dishes and Sauces

MRE Entrees and Side Dishes

We have marked some of the best ones with "high- and extra-high" ratings only. These are ones that I (as the owner of Epicenter), think are real standouts! The ones with these ratings will surprise and excite your taste buds and have been personally rated by me, the owner! You will also find comments from our family, friends and even customers for other stand-outs.

Some items have no comments at all. It's not that they don't have any comments because they "suck", but rather there is not anything special to say. Take Meat loaf as an example: "It's not as good as my Mother made, but it's not bad – better if warm". If our customers would like comments for all items listed, please note that in the comments section on your order. If enough customers think we should include comments  for all the entrees and sides we offer, we would be happy to expand our ratting system. For now, we only have comments for the real stand outs on the list.

Also:

Cheese Omelet  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! (2005 production, end of year).
        A cheese omelet, with just the right amount of red and green bell peppers and onion. Oh, and for those who like to live on the edge, don't forget the Tabasco sauce, also available below.

Cajun Style Rice / Beans with Beef Sausage (2005 production, end of year).
        John says: “Rich, flavorful, and loaded with energy!”
Beef Enchilada (2007 production) $2.25.  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
Beef Patty, grilled (2007 production) $2.25.
Beef Ravioli (2007 production) $2.25.
Meatballs with Marinara Sauce (2008 production) $2.25. YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (2007 production) $2.25.
Beef Stew (2007 production). The classic Sopakco version is back!
Vegetable Stew with Beef (2008 production). New from the Military Ration Company!
Beef Chili with Beans (2008 production). New from the Military Ration Company!

Poultry: (Chicken / Turkey)

Vegetarian:

Vegetarian Indian Food MRE Entrees, made for the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay:

We have compiled comments on this Indian food from Bryan, Janet, Scott, Jessica, and one of our customers – Kinton.
All in all, the reviews are quite good! We have them listed in the order most of us liked them, starting with the most liked. Give them a try!

Dinghri Mutter (2006 production) $2.25.  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
        Garden-fresh peas and delicate mushrooms combine with ginger and garlic in a succulent tomato sauce. A touch of cumin and cilantro.
        Kinton says, “Not too bad - lots of potatoes and vegetables in this one.”
        Janet says, “Has a pleasant aftertaste.”
        Scott says, “Lots of peas, and the sauce is like chili.”
Alu Chole (2006 production) $2.25.
        A satisfying mix of potatoes, tasty garbanzo beans, onions, ripe tomatoes, and ginger.
        Janet says, “It grows on you with each taste. Satisfying chunks of potato and mild sauce.”
        Kinton says, “This one was interesting. I still can't figure out what the flavor in there was.”
        Jessica the Vegan says, “I like the garlic. Lots of chic peas. Good texture.”
Vegetable Curry (2006 production) $2.25.
        Scott says, “Very mild. Kind of like minestrone soup in texture, with curry flavor.”
        Kinton says, “It was OK but seemed to be more of an Americanized-Indian entree than a true Indian entree.”
        Bryan says, “Needs more zip. Expected stronger spices. OK though.”

Seafood:

Get a maxi-mix o'MRE entrees ONLY with the Mix'emup case!

Entrees are normally $2.25 each,  But with this special mixed deal, the unit cost works out to $2.10 per entree!

• A total of 68 to a case.
• We do the work, you store the goods.
• Sorry, we select the menus and pack the cases in advance, so no special orders allowed on this special deal -- but you save cash and get a great variety of entrees for one price.
• Just entrees, nothing else.
• May include entrees listed above, and others not listed if we have some. A random mixture of what is in stock, or on the shelf on pack day.

MRE Side Dishes

Yellow and wild rice pilaf (2005 production, end of year)
Mixed Fruit  (2005 production, end of year)
Cobbler (Cherry and Blueberry mix in each side)   To Die for!  Extra High rating! (2005 production, end of year)
Pineapple (2005 production, end of year)
Mashed Potatoes  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! (2005 production, middle of year)
        Also good with the beef patty entree!
Pears (2005 production, end of year)
Applesauce, carbohydrate enhanced (2005 production, end of year)
Cornbread Stuffing   To Die for! Extra High rating! (2007 production).
Fried Rice  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! (2007 production).
Spiced Apples  Like apple pie without the crust!  To Die for!  Extra High rating! (2006 production).

South of the Border MRE Sides:

MRE Tabasco Sauce in mini bottles!

Back in stock after several years, but now also available in Jalapeno (Green)

A true G.I. favorite!

• The all-time favorite addition to any meal -- especially great on MRE entrees.
• Packed in a super miniature 1/8-oz. glass bottle.
• Makes a great party favor.
• The Green (Jalapeno) is great on eggs!

TAPATIO Hot Sauce!

Lower cost pouch style

Note that the Tabasco brand is now available again in the little glass bottles, but we will continue offering the Tapatio brand in the pouches as well.

Sold in 4 packs and 100 packs!

MRE Regular Crackers

Back in stock after over 2 years!

• Sold in 12-packs, two crackers per serving (24 crackers total).

MRE Regular Crackers (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)

MRE Peanut Butter

• Fortified with Vitamin C, A, B6 and B1.
• Sold in 12 packs.

MRE Nut Raisin Mix

• Peanuts, Raisins, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds.
• 400 calories per pouch for lots of energy.

MRE Nut Raisin Mix (12 pack).  Price $9.00  ($0.75 each)

Shock-A-Lots®

Chocolate covered, candy coated, hyper-caffeinated, shock coffee beans with an extra crunch. Eating a mouthful of these is about the equivalent of drinking a cup of coffee. We think you'll agree ... these are the tastiest Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans you've ever had! These are the same coffee beans approved for the 2008 Military meals.

Shown above are 2 packages. The clear one we do not sell - that's the commercial version.
The ones we sell are in the foil packaging and are being used in current production Military MRE's.

• Sold in 12 packs.
• Fresh 2008 Production!

MRE Wheat Snack Bread

Back in stock after over 2 years!

• Sold in 12-packs.
• Fresh 2008 production!

MRE Snack Bread (12 pack).  Price $10.68   ($0.89 each)

MRE Jelly / Jam Packs

A mix of 4 kinds per 12 pack. Some of each!

• Grape
• Apple Butter
• Blackberry
• Strawberry

More MRE Snack items!

MRE pouch style Freeze Dried Coffee!

Now available in Regular or Decaf!

• A great addition for emergency supplies!  If you are like me, I can't do anything without my morning coffee.
• Each packet is a single serving. Just add water.
• It's freeze dried, compact and light weight!
• In my family, we call this "camping coffee," and always take the big and bulky jar along. But this single-serve pouch is really compact, and easy to find space for.
• The red pouches are the regular, and the green pouches are the decaffeinated coffee.

10 pack of Regular Freeze Dried Coffee.  Price $4.90 ($0.49 each)
80 pack of Regular Freeze Dried Coffee.  Price $31.20 ($0.39 each)
10 pack of  Decaffeinated Freeze Dried Coffee.  Price $4.90 ($0.49 each)
80 pack of Decaffeinated Freeze Dried Coffee.  Price $31.20 ($0.39 each)

MRE style, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix

These are the "Sqwincher" brand, in a unique package called the "Qwik Stik." Each stick is a self contained packet that can be added to a bottle of water to make an instant sports drink full of necessary electrolytes.

Take a standard 20-ounce bottle of water, add the contents of one of these sticks, shake, and you have just made a 20-ounce bottle of sports drink -- as good as any leading brand you have tried!

Here is some additional info on this product:

Available in many flavors!

QwikStik Orange only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Fruit Punch only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Lemonade only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Berry only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Raspberry only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Peach Tea only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Lemon-Lime only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)
QwikStik Grape only (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)

QwikStik Assorted (10 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $4.90   ($0.49 each)

QwikStik Orange only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Fruit Punch only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Lemonade only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Berry only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Raspberry only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Peach Tea only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Lemon-Lime only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
QwikStik Grape only (50 pack, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50   ($0.39 each)
 

Now a Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix!

The new Hot Stik

• Great for strenuous winter activities!
• Packed with Echinacea, B5, B6, B12, Niacin (B3), Phosphorus, Potassium and Vitamin C.
• Stay hydrated even in cold conditions!
• No caffeine.
• Low in sugar, 3 total carbs, 10 calories per serving.

Hot Stiks can also be used with cold water!

Available in two (2) flavors:

• Green Tea (with antioxidants)
• Apple Spice

To make hot water for the Hot Stiks (or coffee), be sure to check out our Hot Beverage Bags, MRE Flameless Ration Heaters, or our Food and Beverage Heating Kit on this same page!
 
 

..MRE Heaters and Hot Beverage Bags

MRE Chemical Heaters

• You place your MRE entree (or anything else that is water tight and needs to be heated) into the bag, and pour water into the bag until the water reaches a mark on the bag.
• Then hold the heater level so the chemicals soak up the water.
• Prop the bag and MRE (or other items) up using a rock, and the heat is on!
• After 10-15 minutes, the contents are piping hot!

New style, new production dates, 2006 / 2007 dates

New Style MRE Heater dozen pack (2006 production date).  Price $7.00/dozen
       Typical activation time is 30 seconds.

Hot Beverage Bag (for use with MRE heaters)

Now, make hot coffee with your MRE heaters!

These 4.5" x 9" PET / Poly side weld, 3 mil bags are not your normal zipper lock style bag.
These are made to military specifications and have unique features including resistance to the high temperature MRE heaters develop!
They are designed to heat water for beverages but have many, many other uses!

It gets better, read on!

When using the bag for beverages, you just fill the bag with the desired amount of water using the printed ounce marks, put the desired mix in (like instant coffee) seal it, place it inside the heater bag and activate the heater. After six minutes it's ready and really hot!  These bags also have measuring marks for 6 oz, 8 oz, and 12 oz. with instructions.

Just read the instructions for the beverage you want to make, and determine how much water to use and fill the bag to the mark.

Take these hot examples of cool uses for MRE Hot Beverage Bags!

A whole can (15 oz) of pork and beans fit in these special bags. Although the combined package won't fit inside the MRE heater, it can be placed ON TOP of the MRE heater in our new insulated bag (available separately or in kit form) and lets the product spread across the surface of the heater for maximum heat transfer.

How about things that don't fit inside MRE heaters like Hot Dogs and Buns?

We have discovered many other uses for these high temperature bags and are offering an emergency food and beverage heating kit as well. See more details below.

Buy more and save!

• 12 pack: $0.22 each
• 50 pack: $0.18 each
• 100 pack: $0.14 each

The Hot Beverage Bags are intended to hold water for use in MRE beverages like coffee, but have many other uses. Use your imagination!
The Hot Beverage Bags do not produce heat and only provide a way to contain items.
Be sure to order MRE heaters (above)!
 
 

.Other Shelf Stable, Ready to Eat food items

Mainstay Brand 2400 Calorie Emergency Food Rations

Mainstay™ is Kosher and it meets the dictates for Hala!
 

• 5 year Shelf Life
•  Non-Thirst Provoking
•  Withstands Temperatures of -40° F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C)
•  Ready to Eat: Each package contains 6 pre-measured 400 calorie meals.
•  Individualized Portions eliminate the messy breaking-up that occurs with other bars
•  Allows for on-land emergency consumption in a high-stress active situation.
•  Contains no cholesterol or tropical oils.
•  Meets the US Coast Guard standards (160.046/23/0). It's new modern packaging even meets the stringent guidelines set by the Department of Defense (SOLAS 74/83).
•  Enriched with vitamins and minerals exceeding the RDA requirements.
• Pleasant lemon flavor which appeals to everyone.

Mainstay Brand 3600 Calorie Emergency Food Rations

 Mainstay™ is Kosher and it meets the dictates for Hala!
 

• 5 year Shelf Life
•  Non-Thirst Provoking
•  Withstands Temperatures of -40° F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C)
•  Ready to Eat: Each package contains 9 pre-measured 400 calorie meals.
•  Individualized Portions eliminate the messy breaking-up that occurs with other bars
•  Allows for on-land emergency consumption in a high-stress active situation.
•  Contains no cholesterol or tropical oils.
•  Meets the US Coast Guard standards (160.046/23/0). It's new modern packaging even meets the stringent guidelines set by the Department of Defense (SOLAS 74/83).
•  Enriched with vitamins and minerals exceeding the RDA requirements.
•  Pleasant lemon flavor which appeals to everyone.

Emergency Water Rations

• U.S. Coast Guard approved for 5-year storage
• Purified by reverse osmosis
• Meets/exceeds U.S. Pharmacopoeia standards
• 4.225 fl. oz. flexible trilaminate foil pouches
• No oxygen transfer (In other words, no chance of bacterial contamination)

Water Ration - 12 pack.  Price $3.60
Water Ration - case of 60.  Price $16.20

Notes about MRE shelf life:

The manufacturer uses an estimated shelf life figure of "3 to 5 years, plus or minus" for its MRE-type pouched food products. Actual shelf life may vary from this estimate. A key factor effecting actual shelf life is the temperature of the storage environment. Storage at temperatures higher than 85°F may shorten the shelf life of MRE-type food products. On the other hand, lowering the storage temperature will help extend the products' shelf life. This effect is common to most processed food products.

The shelf life figures given in the table for MREs are based on taste test studies conducted by the U.S. Army's NATIC Research Laboratories. This study was conducted by NATIC without participation of the MRE manufacturers. As such, the manufacturer cannot verify the test procedures used by the NATIC labs, nor do they adopt these shelf life figures as a guarantee of any sort. The data is useful, though, as a general indication of the effects of storage temperatures on the shelf life of MRE-type food products.
 
 
 

Be sure to check out our HUGE selection of Freeze Dried foods too! More than 75 individually-packed items are available on the Freeze Dried page! Click here! We also make MRE 72-Hour Emergency Supply Kits! Our Emergency MRE Totes and Backpacks are available on our 72 Hour Emergency Supply page Click here!