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by Shadowrunner
Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: MREs
Topic: How to read pack date for HDR's
Replies: 1
Views: 4786

How to read pack date for HDR's

Hi guys, I recently scored a case of Humanitarian Daily Rations in the salmon colored bags. There was no packed/inspection date printed on the box, but the number 9103 is faintly stamped on the bottom of some but not all of the bags. There's a code and a time stamp listed on the entrees. Example: PE...
by Shadowrunner
Tue May 19, 2020 11:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Going rate for G.I. sleep systems
Replies: 5
Views: 8030

Re: Going rate for G.I. sleep systems

if youre not using a tent you should gett a USMC sleeping system. i have used my sett this winter and it was a dream in the cold :D :D cheers ken. Norway I wanted that but couldn't find it anywhere, got a brand new ACU army set and paid the current prices due to possible legitimate emergency coming...
by Shadowrunner
Sat May 02, 2020 3:02 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Going rate for G.I. sleep systems
Replies: 5
Views: 8030

Going rate for G.I. sleep systems

hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if the $200 used, $300 new price range for The ACU camo modular sleep system that the army uses from Tennier is a reasonable price range or if it's panic prices. I'm going to be spending some time camping in the mountains this year and want to do away wi...
by Shadowrunner
Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:20 am
Forum: MRE Tips & Tricks
Topic: add coffee packet & ice to chocolate protein drink
Replies: 2
Views: 13276

add coffee packet & ice to chocolate protein drink

I've been saving mine and finally had one. At first I was scoffing at the label because 12g of protein for 270 calories doesn't pass for a protein shake in my opinion. I dropped the coffee packet in mine and used crushed ice water, I highly recommend it this way. Not much in the way of nutrition, bu...
by Shadowrunner
Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:15 am
Forum: MRE Reviews
Topic: Newbie Comments on Menu 13 - Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
Replies: 7
Views: 8472

Re: Newbie Comments on Menu 13 - Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce

What was that type III coffee like? I've heard from other reviewers its a travesty. Thanks for the write up! If you're a very positive and cheerful reviewer like Steve, you might call it smooth. Otherwise you might say bland or tasteless. Much like a cheap pilsner, it lacks in flavor and bitterness...
by Shadowrunner
Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: MRE Reviews
Topic: Menu #22 Asian Style Beef Strips w/ vegetables
Replies: 3
Views: 6411

Re: Menu #22 Asian Style Beef Strips w/ vegetables

I just ate this recently and was too lazy to write a review. I liked the bread, it was puffy and dense at the same time. Interesting tactile experience just to pick up and touch. I agree about the main course, it needed rice or noodles big time. It's basically that cheap canned chow mein with the bl...
by Shadowrunner
Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: MRE Tips & Tricks
Topic: Choc. Hazelnut Cocoa beverage
Replies: 2
Views: 12959

Re: Choc. Hazelnut Cocoa beverage

Sailswish wrote:
Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:14 pm
I've put a squirt of sriracha on ice cream, but haven't used it in coffee yet. Hmmm.
Careful, the vinegar along with the salt is going to make the coffee suck. Stay away from acidity and salt with coffee.
by Shadowrunner
Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: MRE Tips & Tricks
Topic: Choc. Hazelnut Cocoa beverage
Replies: 2
Views: 12959

Choc. Hazelnut Cocoa beverage

I just tried menu 15 - Mexican Style Chicken Stew. The chocolate beverage powder was far more flavorful than expected! I think they were going for what in Californian Spanish is called a Champurrado. It's spiced hot chocolate. Usually there's cinnamon and ground hot pepper added to spice it up. If y...
by Shadowrunner
Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: MRE Reviews
Topic: Newbie comments on Menu 19 – Beef Patty, Jalapeno Pepper Jack
Replies: 4
Views: 6482

Re: Newbie comments on Menu 19 – Beef Patty, Jalapeno Pepper Jack

What's the date on that meal? Both of the #19 meals I've eaten came with a double pack of MRE bread. The meal is essentially a bacon cheeseburger with two desserts. Or is intended to be; it's a pretty sad cheeseburger. It's comparable to a real one in the way that MRE pizza compares to the real thi...
by Shadowrunner
Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: MRE Reviews
Topic: Newbie comments on Menu 19 – Beef Patty, Jalapeno Pepper Jack
Replies: 4
Views: 6482

Newbie comments on Menu 19 – Beef Patty, Jalapeno Pepper Jack

Menu 19 – Beef Patty, Jalapeno Pepper Jack OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE TFF : This cookie was as good as any crisp cookie you’re ever going to find pre-packaged in a U.S. civilian grocery store. It’s very thick and oversized like a novelty soft-bake cookie, but extremely crumbly and crisp in a ve...