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We carry the best selection of MRE full meal cases; MRE entrees; MRE side dishes; MRE heaters; MRE peanut butter, jelly, and crackers; MRE desserts; MRE beverage bases;  MRE cocoa; and other shelf-stable food items. We offer MRE items from Sopakco, Ameriqual and MRE-Star too!
 
.MRE Items on this page:

 
Sopakco brand MRE Meal package contents
MRE Full Meals from Sopakco, Ameriqual and MRE-Star.
MRE Entrees by Sopakco, Ameriqual MRE-Star and othersMRE Side dishSingle Serving Tabasco Sauce
MRE Entrees / Side dishes and sauces
MRE Pound cakesMRE Cheese
MRE Snacks / spreads
MRE milkshake!
MRE Beverages and Coffee
New style MRE heater
MRE Heaters / Hot beverage bags
SOS food bar
Other Shelf Stable, Ready to Eat food items

 
.MRE Full Meal Cases


We have a huge selection of MRE full meal menu selections!

Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE CaseMRE Star Brand - MRE Full CaseAmeriqual aPack
 
 
 
 
 

Right now we have MRE full meal case menus from three different manufacturers!

The best selection on the net! We offer Sopakco, MRE-Star, and Ameriqual brands.

Pick and choose what cases you want and get the exact menu you desire!
 


Start with the Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE case

Discounts for large orders available!

Full pallets contain 48 cases. Ship weight is 1000 pounds / pallet. Call us for a quote.

The Sure-Pak MRE meal case by Sopakco was designed to meet the needs of the end user who requires a top-of-the-line, fully configured meal case. Each case contains 12 complete meals. There are six different menus, with two of each menu in each case.
Sopakco brand MRE Meal package contents

Each meal contains the following:


 

Sopakco SURE-PAK 12 MRE CASES (WITHOUT factory packed heaters in each meal):
New itemSopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE CaseSopakco Sure-Pak 12
"MENU - A" Entree list
MRE cases WITHOUT heaters 
48 cases in stock as of 05/06/08
Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE CaseSopakco Sure-Pak 12
"MENU - C" Entree list
MRE cases WITHOUT heaters 
60 cases in stock as of 05/06/08
Pork Ribs
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Cheese Tortellini
Beef Enchilada
Grilled Chicken
Chicken and Dumplings
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Cheese Tortellini
Pork Ribs (or might be Chicken Noodle)
Jambalaya with Shrimp and Ham
Cajun Style Rice / Beans with Beef Sausage
Beef Chili Macaroni

We had a report that although this case is marked that it has Pork Ribs, it actually had Chicken Noodle. We can't tell you for sure which one will be in your case.

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

MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - A", WITHOUT heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $65.00New Item
Add a dozen Old style MRE Heaters (1995) to the "MENU - A" order above.  Price $3.00
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Hot Sauce to the "MENU - A" order above. Price $1.00
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)

MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - C", WITHOUT heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $65.00
Add a dozen Old style MRE Heaters (1995) to the "MENU - C" order above.  Price $3.00
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Hot Sauce to the "MENU - A" order above. Price $1.00
Add a dozen Hot Beverage Bags to the "MENU - C" order above.  Price $2.64  (can be used with MRE heater to heat water for coffee)
 

Sopakco SURE-PAK 12 MRE CASES (WITH factory packed heaters in each meal):
New itemSopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE CaseSopakco Sure-Pak 12
"MENU - D" Entree list
MRE cases WITH heaters 
210 cases in stock as of 05/06/08
New itemSopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE CaseSopakco Sure-Pak 12
VeggieSaurus - All Vegetarian
"MENU - V" Entree list
MRE cases WITH heaters 
192 cases in stock as of 05/06/08
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Cheese Tortellini
Chicken Noodles
Beef Chili Macaroni
Jambalaya with Shrimp and Ham
Cajun Style Rice / Beans with Beef Sausage
This is a special - all Vegetarian case.  We call it the VeggieSaurus.
Contains four of each of 3 kinds of meals:

Penne Pasta with Spicy Vegetable Sausage
Cheese Tortellini
Vegetable Lasagna
 

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

MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - D", WITH factory packed heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $72.00New Item
Add a dozen Hot Beverage Bags to the "MENU - D" 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 - D" order above.Price $1.00

VeggieSaurus MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - V", WITH factory packed heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $72.00New Item
Add a dozen Hot Beverage Bags to the "MENU - V" 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 - V" order above.Price $1.00


Half case of MREsSlashing Sure-Pak 12 MRE cases in half!

Need MRE full meals but don't want to buy a whole case?
Now we will sell you a 1/2 case!
You will get 6 different full meals. No duplications!

We can't tell you what the menu will be the day you order, but they will be from the menus we have listed for full cases.

MRE 1/2 case (6 meals), WITHOUT heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand). Price $34
MRE 1/2 case (6 meals), WITH heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand). Price $38


MRE Star Brand - MRE Full CaseMRE Star Brand - MRE meal contentsIntroducing the MRE-STAR Brand
MRE Full meal Case WITHOUT heaters!

For folks who would like a different menu than our Sure-Pak 12 or our aPack™ MRE cases, here's another option!

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

Now there is a new player in the MRE game. MRE STAR is a certified supplier of emergency rations for the DoD/DLA, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. These MREs are manufactured in the U.S.A. and their plants are USDA/FSIS and FDA approved.

These meals DO have the traditional side dish you expect, but 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:

MRE Star Brand - MRE Full CaseThe MRE-STAR™ Entree list
MRE cases WITHOUT heaters 
67 cases in stock on 05/06/08
Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles
Beef Stew with Potatoes and Vegetables
BBQ Chicken with Black Beans and Potatoes
Chicken Noodle Stew with Vegetables
Cheese Tortellini with Marinara Sauce
Vegetarian Chili with Beans

The MRE STAR™  Full Case of 12 WITHOUT heaters. Price $65.00
Add a dozen Old style MRE Heaters (1995) to the "MRE Star" order above.  Price $3.00
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)


Ameriqual aPackThe AmeriQual aPack MRE Emergency Meal Cases WITH heaters!

For folks who would like a different menu than our Sure-Pak 12 MRE cases: another option!

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:

Ameriqual aPack
The Ameriqual aPack™ Entree list
MRE cases WITH heaters 
69 cases in stock on 05/06/08
Beef Stew
Chicken Noodle
Chicken with Black Beans & Rice
Chicken Tetrazzini
Pasta with VegetableNew Item
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

The AmeriQual aPack™ MRE Full Case of 12 WITH factory packed heatersPrice $69.00
 
 
..MRE Entrees / Side Dishes and Sauces

MRE Entrees by Sopakco, Ameriqual MRE-Star and others
MRE Entrees and Side Dishes

MRE Entrees are $2.25.
MRE Side dishes are $1.59.

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! Our shipping guys, Scott and John, have also added their inputs on select items as noted. Look for "Scott or John Says".

* Entrees marked with * are new items made by MRE-STAR. Others may be Ameriqual or Sopakco brands.



Breakfast:

Cheese Omelet (2007 production).   YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
        A cheese omelet, with just the right amount of red and green bell peppers and onion. Add some Picante Sauce (available below) and you can make this a Spanish-style breakfast item! Oh, and for those who like to live on the edge, don't forget the Tabasco sauce, also available below.
Hash Browns with Bacon (2007 production). YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!  $1.59 each
        This is actually a side dish but we listed it here also since it is a breakfast item and goes so well with the omelet. Real hash browns with bacon!
    John Says: Good, good, good. This is really good!



Beef:

Beef Steak (2007 production).   Just beef, and nothing else. A sellout anytime we have it!New Item
Beef Enchilada (2007 production).   YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
Beef Patty, grilled (2007 production) .
Beef Ravioli (2007 production).
Chili with Beans / Beef (2007 production).   YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!
Meatballs with Marinara Sauce (2007 production).   YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!
Meatloaf (2007 production).
Beef in BBQ Sauce (Sloppy Joe filling) (2007 production).   YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (2007 production).
Beef Roast with Vegetable (Pot Roast) (2007 production).   To Die for! Extra High rating! (This is a sell-out anytime we offer it! Lots of meat.)
Beef Stew (2007 production). The classic Sopakco version is back!
Beef Chili Macaroni (2007 production).YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!
        John says:“Even good cold.”
Cajun Style Rice / Beans with Beef Sausage (2007 production).New Item
        John says: “Rich, flavorful, and loaded with energy!”

* Entrees marked with * are new items made by MRE-STAR. Others may be Ameriqual or Sopakco brands. 


Poultry: (Chicken / Turkey)

Chicken Pesto Pasta (2007 production). To Die for! Extra High rating!New Item
Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini (2007 production). To Die for! Extra High rating!New Item
Chicken Breast with Shell Noodles in Tomato Sauce, also called Chicken Cavatelli (2007 production). To Die for! Extra High rating!
        Back after well over a year! This is the last production of this item and will not be packed any longer. Get it while you can!
Chicken and Dumplings (2007 production).  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
Chicken Fajita (2007 production).   YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! Even good cold. A richer sauce than Chicken Strips in Salsa, with a hint of chili pepper flavor.
Chicken Strips in Salsa (2007 production).   To Die for! Extra High rating!
Chicken, Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce (2007 production).New Item
BBQ Sauce with Chicken, Black Beans and Potatoes (2007 production).* Really tangy sauce and not too sweat. Chicken to sauce ratio is a little low. Good overall flavor.
Grilled Chicken Breast (2007 production).
        Chicken breast and nothing else.

* Entrees marked with * are new items made by MRE-STAR. Others may be Ameriqual or Sopakco brands.


Pork:

Boneless Pork Ribs (2007 production).    To Die for! Extra High rating!(Bryan Says: The portion is kind of small, so be sure to order twice as much as you might for other entrees.)
        Be sure to order some BBQ sauce to go with this. The combination is just great!

Vegetarian:

Vegetable Lasagna (2007 production).    YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!New Item
Penne Pasta with Spicy Vegetable Sausage (2007 production).    Surprisingly great! YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!
        This is better than it sounds! Don't miss out on this new one!
        Typical MRE tomato sauce like found in spaghetti, tortellini, ravioli, and such, but the zip in the veg sausage pushes it over the edge into the surprisingly great category.
Vegetable Manicotti (2007 production).    To Die for! Extra High rating!
Veggie Burger with BBQ Sauce (2007 production).    Surprisingly great! YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
        Haven't seen this for well over a year!  Think of a Boca Burger with BBQ sauce.
Vegetarian Chili with Beans (2006 production).*    YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!  Thick and flavorful. Vegetarian TVP with meat like texture. 18 grams protein, 1 gram of fat!
        Scott says: “Surprised to really like the textured vegetable protein. "Pretty damn good!"
Cheese Tortellini (2007 production).

* Entrees marked with * are new items made by MRE-Star. Others may be Ameriqual or Sopakco brands.


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

These are over runs from a mid 2006 contract to supply vegetarian entrees to Guantanamo Bay. When these are gone, we never expect to see them again. This is a one shot deal, so please get them while they are still available if you have interest.

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!

Saag Chole (2006 production).  To Die for! Extra High rating!
        Tender spinach and garbanzo beans in a creamy and  pungent sauce. Brilliant spices and fenugreek leaves create the unique and exotic aroma.
        This is the hands down winner.
        Bryan says, “Just the right amount of zip.”
        Janet says, “Great aftertaste and unique flavor. This tastes much better than it looks.”
        Kinton says, “…was very surprised - it was quite tasty!”
        Scott says, “Spicy chili like texture but with creamy spinach.”
Canna dal Masala (2006 production). To Die for! Extra High rating!
        Creamy yellow lentils simmered with green bell peppers, carrots, onions, and tomatoes. Seasoned to perfection with mustard and spices.
        This is the runner up.
        Janet says, “Like Indian chili. Rib-sticking good!”
        Kinton says, “Wow, was that good! … had a nice yellow curry in it.”
        Scott says, “Love the lentils.”
Dinghri Mutter (2006 production).  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).
        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 Jalfrazi (2006 production).
        Green bell peppers, carrots, green beans, and tomatoes are sauteed with onions, spices, and a melange of exotic herbs.
        Jessica the Vegan says, “This is the best – like all the others combined.”
        Kinton says, “This one seemed to be a combination of the curried vegetables and the alu chole.”
        Janet says, “Strong pungent flavor, good!”
        Scott says, “Thick and chunky in red curry like sauce.”
Vegetable Curry (2006 production).
        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:

Clam Chowder, New England style (2007 production).  To Die for! Extra High rating!
Ham and Shrimp Jambalaya (2007 production).  To Die for! Extra High rating!


MRE Side dishMRE Side Dishes!

MRE Side dishes are $1.59.

Mixed FruitNew Item
Raspberry ApplesauceNew Item
Yellow and wild rice pilafNew Item
PineappleNew Item
Hash Browns with Bacon YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
        John Says: Good, good, good. This is really good!
Cornbread Stuffing   To Die for! Extra High rating!
Fried Rice  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
Pears
Applesauce (carbohydrate enhanced)
Western Beans (like Chili without the meat)
Mashed Potatoes  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
        Also good with the beef patty entree!
Cobbler (Cherry and Blueberry mix in each side)   To Die for!  Extra High rating!
Spiced Apples  Like apple pie without the crust!  To Die for!  Extra High rating!
 

South of the Border MRE Sides:

Mexican Mac-n-Cheese  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
        John says:  “Most Outstanding! For fans of the Jalapeno MRE Cheese.”
Mexican Corn
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans



 

New itemToo new for photoHofner bassEight Days A Week

The MRE Food Supply for a week (and a day).


Not just a 7 day food supply, this is an 8 day supply!

You get 3 meals a day for 8 days.

Entrees included: Cajun Style Rice / Beans with Beef Sausage, Beef Chili Macaroni, Chicken Noodle, Beef Roast with Vegetable (Pot Roast), Beef Enchilada, Cheese Omelet and/or Clam Chowder.
Side dishes included: Cobbler (Cherry and Blueberry mix), Spiced Apples, Western Beans, Pears and/or Applesauce.
Snacks included: Raisins, Cranberries and Cinnamon Breakfast Squares.

This kit will be best if used by the Summer of 2011 if stored below 75 degrees.
See the MRE storage life chart at the bottom of this page for other storage temperatures. Up to this point, all product has been stored well below 65 degrees.
The oldest items in this kit are from the Summer of 2005.

Other info for MRE people in-the-know: The raisins are in Humanitarian Daily Ration packaging. The MRE Heaters are the old style (1995). The accessory packs are commercial versions. These cases are packed in plain brown boxes, with a reminder about when the contents should be used.

If you bought all this stuff at our normal prices, this kit would cost $114.72 not including the 24 free Accessory Packs we include. Because we are making room for new products and using 2005 production date stock in this kit, we are passing on some serious savings!
Imagine having all these great MRE food items Eight Days A Week at a big discount!

Eight Days A Week, The MRE food supply for a week (and a day). Price $88New Item


Single Serving Tabasco SauceGreen Tabasco!MRE Tabasco Sauce in mini bottles!

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

A true G.I. favorite!

MRE Regular Tabasco SaucePrice $0.79
       Or, get 12 of them for $0.69 each!  Get 100 of them for $0.59 each!
MRE Green Tabasco SaucePrice $0.79
       Or, get 12 of them for $0.69 each!  Get 100 of them for $0.59 each!

MRE hot sauce in pouchMRE Hot sauce in pouchTAPATIO Hot Sauce!

Lower cost pouch style

For years, we have been offering the G.I. favorite MRE Tabasco in the miniature 1/8 oz. glass bottles. When the war started, the supply dried up, and we started offering this brand of hot sauce in a pouch at a much lower cost.  The pouch is like you would find ketchup in at a fast food store. But don't be confused, this is HOT sauce and not some wimpy taco sauce!

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!

Tapatio Hot Sauce (4 pack).  Price $1.00  ($0.25 each)
Tapatio Hot Sauce (100 pack).  Price $18.00   ($0.18 each)
 
 
..MRE Snacks and Spreads

MRE Pound cakesMRE Pound Cake!
MRE Pumpkin Pound Cake (12 pack).  Price $11.88 ($0.99 each)



 

Too new for photoMore MRE Snack items!

MRE Oatmeal Cookies (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)
MRE Shortbread Cookies (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)New Item
MRE Ranger Bar (12 pack).  Price $9.00   ($0.75 each)
MRE Kreamsickle cookies (12 pack).  Price $9.00   ($0.75 each)
MRE Toaster Pastry with brown sugar frosting (12 pack).  Price $9.00   ($0.75 each)
MRE Chocolate Banana nut muffin tops (12 pack).  Price $11.88   ($0.99 each)
MRE Osmotic Cranberries (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)
MRE Cinnamon Breakfast Squares (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)

MRE Mixed snack (12 pack).  Price $9.00
With the mixed snack 12 pack you get some of each of the following:



HDR Raisins

HDR Raisins

HDR Raisins (12 pack).  Price $5.40   ($0.45 each)



 

MRE Vegetable CrackersMRE Vegetable Crackers

Back in stock after over a year!

Some people like the regular style, some people like the Vegetable style better. As the owner of TheEpicenter.com, I have always liked the Vegetable Crackers better. Although not as salty as the regular crackers, the combination of flaked carrots, onions, red and green bell peppers mixed into the wheat flour give these crackers a fancy flavor like high end boxed party crackers.

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


Too new for photoMRE Jelly / Jam Packs

Back in stock after over a year!
A mix of 4 kinds per 12 pack. Some of each!
Note: some are in the military brown packages, and some are in the HDR Silver packages. MRE Mixed Jam/Jelly, 12 pack. - Price: $5.88  ($0.49 each)

MRE CheeseMRE Cheese Spread

Back in stock after over a year!

Two kinds now available:  Regular or with Jalapeneos! MRE Regular Cheese Spread (12 pack).  Price $9.48  ($0.79 each)
MRE Jalapeneo Cheese Spread (12 pack).  Price $9.48  ($0.79 each)
MRE Mixed Cheese (12 pack).  Price $9.48 ($0.79 each)
        We will mix a dozen pack of Regular and Jalapeno cheese!

MRE Peanut butterMRE Peanut Butter

MRE Peanut Butter (12 pack).  Price $6.60   ($0.55 each)
 
..MRE Beverage Bases / Coffee

MRE Cappuccino and Cocoa!MRE Cappuccino Mocha, MRE Cappuccino French Vanilla!

Add 6 ounces of water for a fabulous coffee drink! You get a mix of Mocha and French Vanilla in your 12 pack!

MRE Cappuccino (Mixed 12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)


MRE Beverage BaseOrange MRE Beverage Base

MRE Orange Beverage Base (12 pack).  Price $6.60   ($0.55 each)


MRE freeze dried coffeeMRE pouch style Freeze Dried Coffee!

The world famous Taster's Choice™ brand.
The coffee you often find in full meal MREs!

Now available in Regular or Decaf!

Available in 10-pouch packs, or a box of 80 for extra savings!
And, either Regular or Decaf.

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)


Special deal on coffeeSpecial Deal on Single Serving Coffee

From Farmer Brothers.

We just acquired a big batch of these one cup serving size coffee packets, and are going to move them at a super price.
The catch is we are selling them in 100 packs, but for a great price.
This coffee is 97% caffeine free.
 
 
 

Farmer Brothers Coffee (100 pack).  Price: $8.00 (8 cents / pouch)
        SPECIAL DEAL: Get 2 or more 100 packs for $7.00 each! (7 cents / pouch)


Electrolite replacementsElectrolite replacementsMRE style, Sugar-free Electrolyte Replacement Mix

Since last hurricane season, MRE electrolytes have been tough to find. Many of our Search & Rescue customers have asked for a similar product and now we have one to take its place. These Qwik Stiks are now even being used in MRE full meals like the Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 case.

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!

Sqwencher electrolite replacementHere is some additional info on this product:

Calories: 0, Sodium: 55 mg, Potassium: 45 mg
Ingredients common to both flavors: Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Sodium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate.

Available in many flavors!

And available in 10 packs of any flavor, 10 packs of mixed flavors, or 50 packs of a single flavors at additional discounts.
Intended to be added to your own 20-oz. bottle of water.

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 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)


Hot StixNow a Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix!

The new Hot Stik

These new flavors can be added to 8-10 ounces of hot water, for an instant hot drink.

Hot Stiks can also be used with cold water!

Available in two (2) flavors:

HotStik Green Tea only (10 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix) Price $4.90  ($0.49 each)
HotStik Green Tea only (50 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50 ($0.39 each)
HotStik Apple Spice only (10 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix) Price $4.90  ($0.49 each)
HotStik Apple Spice only (50 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix). Price $19.50 ($0.39 each)
HotStik Mixed Green Tea/Apple Spice (10 pack, Hot Electrolyte Replacement Mix) Price $4.90  ($0.49 each)

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 heater, chemical heater

MRE Chemical Heaters

Chemical MRE heaters! These units will make your MREs piping hot in a few minutes using only a little water! But note that MREs don't require cooking. We are offering MRE heaters as an easy way to have an occasional hot meal during a disaster, and could also be used to heat your own food if packaged right. The MRE heaters work like this: Note: The makers of over 800 million MRE Heaters are also the makers of the Heater Meals we offer! They really work!

New style MRE heater

New style, new production dates, 2006 (more expensive)

At this time, we are sold out of new style heaters. Please see the Old style heaters.

Old style MRE heaters

Old style, older production dates,  1995 (less expensive)

In the old style heater, the chemical is sandwiched between a cardboard-like material. These old style units take a bit more time for the water to soak into the chemical, so they take more time to get going. Typical activation time is 2 minutes. These are still factory shrink wrapped like back in 1995 and still work great!

Old Style MRE Heater Dozen Pack (1995 production date).  Price $3.00/dozen
       Typical activation time is 2 minutes.

We recommend the Old style as replacements for our Food and Beverage Heating Kit on this same page, as they take a few minutes to activate and give extra time to place items to be heated in the kit.


Hot Beverage Bag (for use with MRE heaters)

Now, make hot coffee with your MRE heaters!

Now anyone can make a hot beverage using a standard MRE heater (sold separately), and the new Hot Beverage Bag developed for the military.

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!

Anything you can put in the special high temperature bag can also be heated using an MRE heater.
Even if the item (once placed inside the beverage bag) can't fit in the MRE heater, it can be placed ON TOP of an activated heater with our new insulated bag below!

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.

15 oz can of beans in MRE hot beverage bagHot dogs and buns in MRE hot beverage bagTake these hot examples of cool uses for MRE Hot Beverage Bags!

They are not only useful for making hot coffee, hot apple cider, or hot tea!

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?

In this example, the buns don't need a lot of heat and don't need to be inside the heater. The Hot Dogs can be inside or on top of the heater, and the buns can be warmed with the excess heat (if using our new insulated heating bag).

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!

Hot Beverage Bag (12 pack).  Price $2.64
Hot Beverage Bag (50 pack).  Price $9.00
Hot Beverage Bag (100 pack).  Price $14.00

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 below! The Old style heaters take only two minutes to activate, the new ones take 30 seconds. They both get as hot over time.
We recommend the Old style heaters since they take a bit longer to activate and give you more time to situate items.


Emergency food and beverage heating kitEmergency Food and Beverage Heating Tote Kit

Includes MRE Flameless Ration Heaters (FRH) and MRE Hot Beverage bags as well!

We now offer a special insulated tote kit that can be used to heat food or beverages, or both!

This kit can be used to heat odd shaped items like cans of food, or anything else that is packaged such that it can't fit inside an MRE heater.

This kit includes:

The bags can be used to heat any beverage (like coffee, hot cider, cocoa, etc.), or can be used to hold any other food items for heating!

140 degrees is hot!Heat kit temperature hits 190 using 3 MRE heatersHow hot can this get?

Answer: Using two MRE heaters, the inside air temperature will hit over 140° F. Using three heaters, the inside air temperature will hit 190° F. Caution: Never use more than three MRE heaters in this kit at one time! A good rule of thumb is to use one heater for each 8 oz main item. Less dense items (like coffee or, in this example, hot dog buns) get heated with excess heat. In this example, we heated 15 oz of pork and beans, so two heaters were needed for that, one for the hot dogs, and the buns and coffee were heated with the excess.

No, that's not smoke, that's steam from just two MRE heaters!

Steam from 2 MRE heatersThe Beverage bags (and the contents) are normally placed inside the MRE heaters, but with this insulated bag, you can just place the MRE heater in the bottom and anything else you want heater (inside the Hot Beverage bag) on top of the heat source.

Got more stuff to heat?

Just place another heater on top of that, and another item you want heated on top.
This insulated tote bag holds in the heat, and allows all items inside to be heated even if it doesn't fit inside a normal MRE heater.
Just use the MRE heater as the heat source, and the insulated tote keeps the heat inside.

15 oz can of beans in MRE hot beverage bagHot dogs and buns in MRE hot beverage bagWhenever possible, transfer odd shaped items (like canned goods) into our Hot Beverage Bags. A normal can of food won't fit inside the MRE heater. If a can of food is just placed on top of a heater, it will not provide enough surface area in direct contact to be effectively heated by an MRE heater. But if the food is transferred into a Hot Beverage Bag, and then placed on top of a heater, it gets really hot.
Stacking MRE heaters and food inside TheEpicenter.com food and beverage heating kit.Our new insulated bag can hold it all! Just layer the items between MRE heaters.
Follow these easy steps:

  1. Determine how many beverage bags you will need.
  2. Transfer odd shaped items into beverage bags.
  3. For heating coffee or other beverages, place the correct amount of water in the bag. You can either add the beverage now, or after the water is hot.
  4. Determine how many heaters will be needed. Figure on using one heater for each 8-10 ounces of soup, hot dogs, or other canned goods. Do not use more than three heaters total at a time.
  5. Next, determine how you will be packing the heaters and items into the insulated bag. Layer the items. Start with a heater, food, another heater, more food, etc.
  6. The final step is to activate the heaters and start packing items into the bag. Using older style MRE heaters is ideal since they take about 2 minutes to activate, giving you time to place items in the tote bag.
  7. Zipper the tote closed. Steam will escape from the seams around the zipper.
  8. Wait about 10-12 minutes.

a lunch being made with MRE heaters and MRE hot beverage bagsA meal of beans, hot dogs and coffee made with MRE heaters and MRE hot beverage bagsFrom cold items to a hot meal in 10-12 minutes!

In this example we heated 2 hot dogs, 2 buns, the contents from a 15 oz can of of pork and beans, and a cup of coffee. All with only three MRE heaters, and five Hot Beverage Bags.
 
 

Please note: Your bag may be blue or white due to availability.

Emergency Food and Beverage Heating Tote Kit (includes bag).  Price $12.23
Insulated Bag onlyPrice $2.95
 
.Other Shelf Stable, Ready to Eat food items

SOS food barSOS Brand Emergency Food Rations

These are the same ration bars we use in some of our 72 hour kits.
 
 

SOS 2400 Calorie Ration.  Price $4.95
SOS 3600 Calorie Ration.  Price $6.95


MRE Shelf Life
(based on taste testing at U.S. Army's NATIC Research Laboratories)
Storage Temperature (Fahrenheit) 100 90 85 80 75 70 60
Storage Life in Months (and years) 22 Months
(1.8 years)
55 Months
(4.5 years)
60 Months
(5 years)
76 Months
(6.3 years)
88 Months
(7.3 years)
100 Months
(8.3 years)
130+ Months
(10.8+ years)

Notes about MRE shelf life:

We tell our customers to figure on a 5-year shelf life for MRE items at room temperature. But from the chart, you can see that the cooler you can keep your MREs, the better. If stored at room temperature (75 degrees on the high end), the taste testing indicates slightly over seven (7) years. If you can keep them cooler (like in a basement or like in our warehouse for example), the shelf life is over ten (10) years. Remember, the shelf life of MREs is based on taste testing, and not that the product goes bad and would be harmful to you."I've had 10-year old spaghetti that was in my own supplies and it was just fine. The noodles were not quite as firm as the fresh MREs, but other than that, just fine". TheEpicenter.com owner

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.
 
 
 

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Our Emergency MRE Totes and Backpacks are available on our 72 Hour Emergency Supply page

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