Re: MRE & MCI Myths
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:45 pm
Huh. I always thought the outer package was for transportation protection vs longevity. Guess I'll stop breaking MRE/IMPs down for space saving.
NNF, thank you for your informationName_not_found wrote:Yesmreheater72 wrote:[
Now the MRE myth I have read or heard about: If the MRE pouch has only a tiny hole, the single items inside will have a shorter shelf life! Is that really true
So long mreheater72
Its all about 02 permeation.
Each layer adds X amount of barrier to the outside, when a layer is compromised it no longer adds any protection, shortening the lifespan overall.
! So I "googled" and found the following interesting link:http://www.oxygen-transmission-rate.com ... items.html
So long mreheater72