Combat rations for me are worth their weight in gold and these particular rations, until I order another set, are going to be going straight into my combat loadout. ( good thing, too. I got nothing but what I have deemed "barf bag" MRE menus in my ruck and that shit has to go.....
I tend to pack anywhere from 4-6 days of chow in my ruck, and it can be heavy, even when I field strip my MREs, which I hate doing because of losing out on the proper nutritional gains.
So without further ado, let's open one of these bad oscars and see what Treesuit has sent to help out this old mudroller, shall we?
Main packaging: He uses the same vacuum packing system I use to vacpack ammo, and my battlebuddy's awesome homemade beef jerky. This is more sturdy than normal MRE outer packaging in my opinion, and it seems lighter. So far, so good.
The labeling is clear and concise and unless you are illiterate or blind, you should have no trouble finding out what is in the meal itself.
Contents included: 2 Apple Cinnamon First Strike Bars ( so yummy I'd kick puppies to get them.)
Chocolate Coffee Beans ( I love these things and am thrilled when I get them in my rations)
Crackers
Cheese Spread
Nut Raisin Mix
Peanut Butter Dessert Bar ( Never had this, can't wait to eat it!!!!)
Apple Sauce W/ Raspberry Puree (mmmmmmmmmm
)Tortillas
Tuna W/ Fat Free Mayo
2 Beef Snacks
Lemon and Raspberry Drink Mixes
Sandwich, Shelf Stable, Honey Barbequed Beef ( never had the FSR sandwiches. Am impressed because the
sandwich itself seems like it has some weight to it. I thought it would be lighter somehow...)
Cinnamon Bun, Shelf Stable ( never had these either. I'll bet they are badass w/ coffee)
Mocha Cappucino pack ( I love this drink. Damned good. I'm a chocoholic and they are great.)
Stay Alert caffiene gum ( never had it- but already feel it is a good item to have. Anything to help keep
me awake during extensive manuevers and the like. )
And of course, you got the accessory pack.
The shining jewel of the whole ration has got to be the dental hygiene stuff I found included
. I'm not sure if the genuine issue ones have these but I can't begin to tell you all how much I appreciate the extra touches put into this homemade ration. I have been homeless and can tell you, little comforts like this can make all the difference. A few more observations, if I may.
I have been on a serious mission to procure as much food, water, ammo, and medical gear, etc. As I can lay my hands on. Everything about the situation in this country has got me on full alert and on edge. If things get bad, my children will have to be secured and cared for. I have a two year old and all the items in here I'm absolutely sure she would eat if I fed them to her, and I would. My children should always eat first. I've been forbidden by her momma to feed her MREs, but she'll let me give her the fruit and little Navy loves Almond Poppyseed Poundcake.
So for feeding young children, this is a great ration to have. Treesuit, you got yourself a loyal customer. OOHRAH.
When I get more of these I will taste test them at the rifle range with the guys, who will be piss green with envy cause they don't have any....
I will post my results at that time. Right now as it sits, I'll give it a thumbs up.
