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- Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:40 am
- Forum: MREs
- Topic: WWII 'Kit, Emergency Sustinance (Aids Box) Type E-3C' 1945
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3983
Re: Need Help ID'ing this WWII survival kit flask
It looks like you have a near-complete E-3A Flyer's Personal Aids survival kit. These were produced in ethyl cellulose with a clamp-on lid secured by a wire bail, and screw cap spout. The E-3A was designed to fit in the shirt pocket; once the contents were removed, the kit could be used as a water c...
- Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:42 am
- Forum: International Rations
- Topic: Why is scho-ka-kola so expensive?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13857
Re: Why is scho-ka-kola so expensive?
In case anyone is interested, you can make your own Scho-ka-kola for a lot less money. -Take a package of DARK chocolate baking chips or shave a DARK chocolate baking bar. -Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave -Mix in one heaping tablespoon of instant coffee (powder, NOT the freeze-dried cr...
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:55 am
- Forum: MREs
- Topic: what is your favorite old US ration
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5169
Re: what is your favorite old US ration
My favorite is still the MCI Turkey Loaf. Favorite dessert was the MCI pound cake with MRE strawberries.
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:48 pm
- Forum: MREs
- Topic: Poll: What is your favorite US ration?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11911
Re: Poll: What is your favorite US ration?
The old Vietnam Era LRRP was the best
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:26 pm
- Forum: MREs
- Topic: What role did Spam play in the US military?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8953
Re: What role did Spam play in the US military?
Many pictures of SPAM in WW2 show it packed in a round silver colored can labeled "Pork Luncheon Loaf." SPAM was so ubiquitous, supply depots were nicknamed "SPAM Canyons," and Uncle Sam was sometimes called "Uncle SPAM." The 125th Fighter Squadron named their base in the Pacific "SPAMville". A souv...
- Fri Jan 10, 2020 12:32 pm
- Forum: MREs
- Topic: MRE's in some bad movie
- Replies: 28
- Views: 49395
Re: MRE's in some bad movie
MCI's are shown in both "Platoon" & "Hamburger Hill". (Both movies about VietNam.) C-rats are shown in several WW2 movies (e.g. "A Walk in the Sun"), but I can't recall any Korean War movies that show C-rats. As an aside, I wish someone would make a movie based on the book, "The Gentle Infantryman" ...
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:56 am
- Forum: MREs
- Topic: 1-Man, 24-Hours: How much water?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12953
Re: 1-Man, 24-Hours: How much water?
What I normally carry for a "bring-your-own-water" Boy Scout weekend hike is: - 3-liter Camelback attached to outside of pack - US Army surplus 5-quart collapsible water bladder inside main pack - US Army surplus 2-quart canteen clipped to side of pack - 1 quart Nalgene in outside pack pocket - US A...
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:36 pm
- Forum: MREs
- Topic: 1-Man, 24-Hours: How much water?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12953
Re: 1-Man, 24-Hours: How much water?
It really depends on the situation. In the desert (Iraq, Saudi Arabia & Kuwait) we needed 7-8 liters/day in the summer, 4-5 liters/day in the winter. Same in Panama, roughly 4 liters/day MINIMUM. This was for drinking purposes only,, by the way. Cooking required additional water. I've been taking Bo...
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:59 pm
- Forum: International Rations
- Topic: Prized ration?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9929
Re: Prized ration?
Vietnam era LRRP, Chili con carne. Actually had a real chili flavor, and the chocolate covered coconut bar was fantastic. You had to be careful and completely rehydrate it, though.
- Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:38 pm
- Forum: MREs
- Topic: What to include in homemade/DIY MREs?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13691
Re: What to include in homemade/DIY MREs?
-pouches of tuna, salmon & chicken, single serving pouches of spam -small cans of crab, ham, shrimp, tins of sardines, small cans of Vienna sausage -if you can find them, the small single serving cans of pork & beans or "Beanie Weenies" are pretty good -starting to see small plastic cups of vegetabl...