Question about ration storage
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Question about ration storage
I've got a few MREs sitting and I don't have a proper storage area, I'm currently keeping the room cold with a fan constantly blowing air into my collection.
My question is would it be an idea to store MREs and other rations in a fridge? I've got some extra cash to buy a ration fridge, but I don't know if that's a good idea or not.
Thanks in advance.
My question is would it be an idea to store MREs and other rations in a fridge? I've got some extra cash to buy a ration fridge, but I don't know if that's a good idea or not.
Thanks in advance.
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A refrigerator to store MREs and most other rations seems like overkill to me. Per DLA guidelines (https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/ ... s/tg38.pdf), MREs are to be kept in dry conditions at ambient temperature. Cooler temperatures don't hurt, and may extend shelf life slightly. But it's more that higher temperatures degrade rations faster. A basement should be good, a closet at room temperature would also be acceptable.PixleRations wrote:I've got a few MREs sitting and I don't have a proper storage area, I'm currently keeping the room cold with a fan constantly blowing air into my collection.
My question is would it be an idea to store MREs and other rations in a fridge? I've got some extra cash to buy a ration fridge, but I don't know if that's a good idea or not.
Thanks in advance.
Of course, not all rations are the same. Some military and commercial rations employ dishes and ingredients that were never designed to last longer than 1-2 years. Others, built for long-term storage are freeze-dried, and can last 10+ years.
My advice is to save your money. Or spend it on a case of German EPAs.
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I don't have a closet or basement and I struggle to keep my room cool, especially due to my PC being in there and the heating being on a lot. I've been thinking about getting a bigger fridge anyway so I can keep both rations alongside more normal fridge items. I'm just concerned what a fridge would do to MREs and other rations.DonJa wrote:A refrigerator to store MREs and most other rations seems like overkill to me. Per DLA guidelines (https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/ ... s/tg38.pdf), MREs are to be kept in dry conditions at ambient temperature. Cooler temperatures don't hurt, and may extend shelf life slightly. But it's more that higher temperatures degrade rations faster. A basement should be good, a closet at room temperature would also be acceptable.PixleRations wrote:I've got a few MREs sitting and I don't have a proper storage area, I'm currently keeping the room cold with a fan constantly blowing air into my collection.
My question is would it be an idea to store MREs and other rations in a fridge? I've got some extra cash to buy a ration fridge, but I don't know if that's a good idea or not.
Thanks in advance.
Of course, not all rations are the same. Some military and commercial rations employ dishes and ingredients that were never designed to last longer than 1-2 years. Others, built for long-term storage are freeze-dried, and can last 10+ years.
My advice is to save your money. Or spend it on a case of German EPAs.
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Oh. Then it should be fine. As I said, cooler is probably better than warmer, and room temperature too.PixleRations wrote:I don't have a closet or basement and I struggle to keep my room cool, especially due to my PC being in there and the heating being on a lot. I've been thinking about getting a bigger fridge anyway so I can keep both rations alongside more normal fridge items. I'm just concerned what a fridge would do to MREs and other rations.DonJa wrote:A refrigerator to store MREs and most other rations seems like overkill to me. Per DLA guidelines (https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/ ... s/tg38.pdf), MREs are to be kept in dry conditions at ambient temperature. Cooler temperatures don't hurt, and may extend shelf life slightly. But it's more that higher temperatures degrade rations faster. A basement should be good, a closet at room temperature would also be acceptable.PixleRations wrote:I've got a few MREs sitting and I don't have a proper storage area, I'm currently keeping the room cold with a fan constantly blowing air into my collection.
My question is would it be an idea to store MREs and other rations in a fridge? I've got some extra cash to buy a ration fridge, but I don't know if that's a good idea or not.
Thanks in advance.
Of course, not all rations are the same. Some military and commercial rations employ dishes and ingredients that were never designed to last longer than 1-2 years. Others, built for long-term storage are freeze-dried, and can last 10+ years.
My advice is to save your money. Or spend it on a case of German EPAs.
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How about an insulated cooler?
Throw some desiccant packs in there to keep tabs on humidity and you should be good to go.
Throw some desiccant packs in there to keep tabs on humidity and you should be good to go.
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I suggest a bigger place.
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That's unfortunately not an option for me.Sgt Roop wrote:I suggest a bigger place.
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Just buy a temperature controlled mansion on a private frozen island and fill it with rations. That would be acceptable, as well as generally affordable.PixleRations wrote:That's unfortunately not an option for me.Sgt Roop wrote:I suggest a bigger place.
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Not all of us can afford that private temperature controlled mansion, sir. I myself, had to sell mine to fund my intergalactic spaceship.Simon2002mre wrote:Just buy a temperature controlled mansion on a private frozen island and fill it with rations. That would be acceptable, as well as generally affordable.PixleRations wrote:That's unfortunately not an option for me.Sgt Roop wrote:I suggest a bigger place.
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Ah the woes of lifeDonJa wrote:Not all of us can afford that private temperature controlled mansion, sir. I myself, had to sell mine to fund my intergalactic spaceship.Simon2002mre wrote:Just buy a temperature controlled mansion on a private frozen island and fill it with rations. That would be acceptable, as well as generally affordable.PixleRations wrote: That's unfortunately not an option for me.
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