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 - Sure-Pak 12	AmeriQual - Apack	MRE*Star Brand

Sopakco - Sure-Pak 12 cases are back! 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. These are all fresh cases, and are not involved in the recall from January 2009. The lot numbers in stock are 9065 or 9092 for cases with heaters, and 9053 and 9091 for cases without heaters. Read the full text of the recall from this link.

Each meal contains the following: Main Entree Side Dish (applesauce, noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes; or other) Dessert: Pound cake or other Beverage Powder Cracker pack (or wheat snack bread) Cracker Spread Condiment Pack (with coffee): Coffee, creamer, sugar, salt, napkin, wet napkin, spoon.

Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 MRE CASES (WITH factory packed heaters in each meal):
 

Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 "MENU - F" Entree list MRE cases WITH heaters  38 cases in stock as of 07/02/09 Lot # 9096 (packed the 96th day of 2009)	Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 "MENU - G" Entree list MRE cases WITH heaters  48 cases in stock as of 07/02/09 Lot # 9096 (packed the 96nd day of 2009)
Chicken With Fetta Beef Patty (or might be Beef Ravioli) Chicken Pesto Pasta Chicken Fajita  Beef Chili Mac Omelet (or might be Cheese Tortellini )	Chicken With Fetta Apple Maple Oatmeal Chicken Pesto Pasta Chicken Fajita Beef Chili Mac Chili With Beans

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

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

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

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

Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 "MENU - D" Entree list MRE cases WITHOUT heaters  90 cases in stock as of 07/02/09 Lot # 9091 (packed the 91st day of 2009)	Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 "MENU - E" Entree list MRE cases WITHOUT heaters  58 cases in stock as of 07/02/09 Lot # 9120 (packed the121st day of 2009)
Chili w/ Beans Beef Enchilada Chicken Noodle Grilled Chicken Breast Vegetable Lasagna Veggie Burger in BBQ Sauce	Beef Patty Pork Ribs Pot Roast Beef Ravioli Grilled Chicken Breast Vegetable Lasagna

MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - D", WITHOUT heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $65.00
Add a dozen New style MRE Heaters (2006) to the "MENU - D" order above.  Price $7.00
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Hot Sauce to the "MENU - D" order above. Price $1.00
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)

MRE Full Case of 12, "MENU - E", WITHOUT heaters (Sure-Pak 12, Sopakco brand).  Price $65.00
Add a dozen New style MRE Heaters (2006) to the "MENU - E" order above.  Price $7.00
Add a 4-pack of Tapatio Hot Sauce to the "MENU - E" 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)

Random Menu Sopakco Sure-Pak 12 Half Cases

Need MRE full meals but don't want to buy a whole case?
1/2 cases are now available!
You will get 6 different full meals. No duplications!

We can't tell you what the menu will be the day you order. It's a random batch of miscellaneous menus that we don't have enough of to offer in full cases.

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

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

A statement from AmeriQual regarding their peanut butter.

The AmeriQual aPack™ Entree list MRE cases WITH heaters  204 cases in stock on 07/02/09 Lot # 9013 (packed the 13th day of 2009)

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 $69.00
Or, get a 1/2 case of aPacks to try!
One Half case aPack™ MRE Full meals( 6 meals) WITH factory packed heaters.  Price $35.00
 

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

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  125 cases in stock on 07/027/09 Packed in March, 2009

Beef Stew with Potatoes and Vegetables BBQ Chicken with Black Beans and Potatoes Chicken Noodle Stew with Vegetables Cheese Tortellini with Marinara Sauce Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Veggie Crumbles Vegetarian Chili with Beans

The MRE STAR™  Full Case of 12 WITHOUT heaters. Price $65.00
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
 
 

..MRE Sandwiches

MRE Sandwiches are now available!

These Sandwiches are used in the new First Strike Rations (FSR)!

The First Strike Ration (FSR) is a compact, eat-on-the move ration concept from the United States Army, designed to be consumed during the first 72 hours of conflict, created by the United States Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Massachusetts.

These FSR / MRE Sandwiches are packaged like MRE Pound cake or MRE bread, require no refrigeration, and have a 3 year shelf life at 80 degrees.
They can be eaten cold, but we discovered that they fit inside an MRE Heater! So you can even have a hot sandwich if you purchase heaters separately.

The calorie count ranges from 320 to 340 per sandwich!

Epicenter taste testing results:

Italian Style (made the 352nd day of 2008)
This was our number one pick. Just great!
Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, and Mozzarella cheese with Tomato Sauce inside bread. Crazy good.
Average 8.3 rating.

Honey BBQ Chicken (made the 221st day of 2008)
Good amount of Chicken, right amount of sauce. BBQ sauce is like any good quality, national name brand.
Average 7.3 rating.

Honey BBQ Beef (made the 353rd day of 2008)
Lower rating than Chicken because we thought it could use a bit more sauce.
Average 6.6 rating.

Bacon Cheddar (made the 323rd day of 2008)
Good amount of bacon. The bread has a texture making it more like a hot pocket. Two of us liked the texture, one of us did not.
When we asked the manufacturer what was different about the bread in this sandwich, we received this response:
"You are correct.  The bread formulation in the Bacon Cheddar is different.  There are Cheddar flakes in the Bacon Cheddar and there is a butter flavor to compliment these cheddar flakes.  Also the other breads are a little different in pH level to keep them stable."
We would like to have the bacon spread out more evenly, and have the cheese inside with the bacon in addition to being mixed in the bread. But pretty darn good.
Also, slightly more expensive than the other sandwiches.
Average 6.0 rating.

MRE Sandwich, Italian Style. Price: $2.89
MRE Sandwich, BBQ Chicken. Price: $2.89
MRE Sandwich, BBQ Beef. Price: $2.89
MRE Sandwich, Bacon Cheddar. Price: $2.99

MRE Entrees and Side Dishes

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 Meatloaf 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:

Breakfast:

Maple Pork Sausage Patty  (2009 production). $2.35 To Die for! Extra High rating!
    Janet Says:  "I give it a 10! The extra juices would be great over hash browns too!"
    Bryan Says: "Off the chart great!"
Cheese Omelet  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating! (2005 production, end of year). $2.35  On-sale $2.10 each
        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.
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 and Pork Patty. Real hash browns with bacon!
    John Says: "Good, good, good. This is really good!"

Beef Brisket (2009 production) $2.35. To Die for! Extra High rating!
    Janet Says:  "This dish is even better than the traditional Beef Stew -- a generous serving of deliciously tender sliced beef with lots of yummy gravy!"
Beef Ravioli (2009 production) $2.35.
Meatloaf (2009 production) $2.35
Chili Macaroni (2009 production). $2.35.YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!
        John says: “Even good cold.”
Beef in BBQ Sauce (Sloppy Joe filling) (2009 production) $2.35..   YUM, YUM, YUM! High rating!
Vegetable Stew  w/ Beef (2009 production). New from the Military Ration Company! $2.35.
Beef Chili w/ Beans (2009 production). New from the Military Ration Company! $2.35.
Beef Enchilada (2009 production) $2.35.  YUM, YUM, YUM!  High rating!
    Bryan Says:  "This entree has some zip to it. Not too much, but zip there is."
Beef Patty, grilled (2007 production) $2.35 On-sale $2.10 each Near sell out!
        Beef Patty, and nothing else. Get creative with it!
Beef Stew (2007 production). The classic Sopakco version! $2.35  On-sale $2.10 each  Near sell out!

Poultry: (Chicken / Turkey)

Vegetarian:

Other:

MRE Side Dishes

Older side dishes are on sale!
Super low close-out prices on the sides listed below ...

Western Beans  - like Chili without the meat. (2005 production, end of year) $1.59 each  On-sale $1.19 each
Refried Beans (2005 production, end of year) $1.59 each On-sale $1.19 each
Mexican Style Rice (2005 production, end of year) $1.59 each On-sale $1.19 each
Yellow and wild rice pilaf (2005 production, end of year) $1.59 each  On-sale $1.19 each
Applesauce, carbohydrate enhanced (2005 production, end of year) $1.59 each On-sale $1.19 each
Pineapple (2005 production, end of year) $1.59 each  On-sale $1.19 each
Pears (2005 production, end of year) $1.59 each  On-sale $1.19 each
Mixed Fruit  (2005 production, end of year) $1.59 each On-sale $1.19 each
Cobbler (Cherry and Blueberry mix in each side) To Die for!  Extra High rating! (2005 production, end of year)  $1.59 each  On-sale $1.19 each
Spiced Apples  Like apple pie without the crust!  To Die for!  Extra High rating! (2006 production). $1.59 each On-sale $1.19 each
 
 

Tabasco / Hot Sauce..

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

TAPATIO 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 Cakes Fresh 2009 production! MRE Lemon Poppy Pound Cake (12 pack).  Price $11.88 ($0.99 each) MRE Almond Poppy Seed Pound Cake (12 pack).  Price $11.88  ($0.99 each) MRE Spice Pound Cake(12 pack)  Price: $11.88 ($0.99 each) MRE Marble Pound Cake (12 pack)  Price: $11.88 ($0.99 each)   MRE Brownies are back! Fresh 2009 Production! MRE Brownie (12 pack) Price $11.88 ($0.99 each)     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 Wheat Snack Bread   Back in stock after over 2 years! Sold in 12-packs. MRE Snack Bread (12 pack).  Price $10.68   ($0.89 each) More MRE Snack items! MRE Dried Fruit (12 pack).  Price $9.00  ($0.75 each) A mix of Banana, Papays and Pineapple MRE Filled French Toast (12 pack).  Price $15.48   ($1.29 each) This is great! It is like a cross between the Breakfast Squares, and a Fig Newton. But the filling is smooth and maple flavored. MRE Oatmeal Cookies (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each) MRE Cinnamon Breakfast Squares (12 pack).  Price $8.28   ($0.69 each)

MRE Jelly / Jam Packs A mix of 4 kinds per 12 pack. Some of each! Grape Apple Butter Blackberry Strawberry MRE Mixed Jam/Jelly, 12 pack. - Price: $5.88  ($0.49 each) MRE Peanut Butter   Fortified with Vitamin C, A, B6 and B1. Sold in 12 packs. This peanut butter is lot number 8283 made by Portion Pac, and is NOT involved in the peanut butter recall of products by Peanut Corporation of America, or Boca Grande Foods. This is the same peanut butter that AmeriQual uses in the aPack meals, and was purchased directly from AmeriQual. See the AmeriQual statement above. MRE Peanut Butter (12 pack).  Price $6.60   ($0.55 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. Shock-A-Lots (12 pack).  Price $19.08   ($1.59 each) 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)

..MRE Beverage Bases / Coffee / Other Stuff

MRE Accessory Packets are back!

These are the real deal!
These are actual accessory packs used in Military MRE meals.
Super fresh, packed on the 20th day of 2009!

These contain not only a bottle of Tabasco but also a packet of Tasters Choice freeze dried coffee!
Those two items, and the TP alone are worth $1.43!

Each accessory pack contains:

• A 1/8 oz bottle of green Tabasco brand hot sauce
• Tasters Choice freeze dried coffee
• A packet of non-dairy creamer
• A packet of toilet paper
• A packet of salt
• A pack of matches
• A moist towelette
• A 2-pack of gum. This is the military gum people say is enhanced. We cannot confirm nor deny those crazy stories! We think they are just regular Chiclet™ brand gum.

MRE Accessory pack. -  Price: $1.25 each

MRE Toilet Paper

Sold in 12 packs, 50 packs or 100 packs.

Another great use for this MRE TP is for checking the oil in your car!
I keep several packets under my hood. When it's time to check the oil, I insert the dipstock into the end of the roll to wipe it, then take the oil measurement. Works great!
 

MRE Toilet Paper 12  pack. Price: $1.80   ($0.15 each)
MRE Toilet Paper 50  pack. Price: $6.00   ($0.12 each)
MRE Toilet Paper 100  pack. Price: $9.00   ($0.09 each)

MRE pouch style Freeze Dried Coffee!

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 decaffeinatedcoffee.

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 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 Berry 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 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)
QwikStik Berry 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!

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.
 
 
 

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