U.S. Meals Ready to Eat (Variety Pack of 12) – (A or B Case Selected at Random) Nutritional Emergency Food Rations - Freeze Dried Food w/ Flameless Heater, Entree, Dessert, & More - MRE Kit for Emergency Survival, Hunting, & More

I take chances with not opening the box after several months of receiving it, I mostly keep these as a backup in case there's a food shortage, or when traveling/camping etc. As long as the straps are intact, there's no revealing damage (punctures, slashes, dropped from a 2 story building) and the TTI sticker doesn't reveal exposure to long term heat 80+, we're good.I wasn't happy (they = who ever shipped it) put the document bag right over the TTI sticker, almost like they were ashamed something might be revealed. But, they lucked out and it was still in good condition when I removed the white portion. I really wish (they = the shipper) would overwrap the box with a thick paper at least to hide what's inside, these are not cheap replacements due to porch pirates. It doesn't need to be over boxed as it's already well protected, and the mailman doesn't need to know ALL of your order habits. :)Anyways, since the TTI is good and the box isn't mangled. It's a good bet the food is intact. Always keep these in a70 degree and below environment away from the sun light.You get a lot of nutrients in these meals, with tons of variety and tasty portions. I wouldn't live on these, but they are good for emergencies. The mains are filling, most of the time you should heat them for maximum taste value. Although, you can eat all of these cold. The snacks and sides are fairly well assorted, you won't get bored of them unless you eat a box every month.The heaters are hit & miss, from experience you can take the salt packet that's inside the condiment pack and add a dash to the heater and it gives it a kick to the reaction of the water/chemical mix.Keep one in your car during winter when you travel, one in your backpack for hiking. You don't need a knife or scissors to open them as they pull apart on the top of each MRE, and they all come with a long sturdy spoon. Everything should be easily eaten without need of a knife, you can even eat all of it directly from the mylar packets they are packed in.They are based on calorie needs of the soldiers, and you know they need tons in the field. You can typically spread each MRE out in 2 portions if you aren't going to push yourself burning 1500+ calories within 2 hours. Eat the main and have the drink powder, and 30 mins later eat the snack/side.I've had these in the past, and still use them now for civilian life as it's just convenient for car trips, and adventures. Ozark has been my go-to for the supply of these for several years, they have not failed me.

Idk what these other humans are blabbing about but they came in perfect. I've ordered 4 boxes and both came sealed with both A and B bundled up in each set. Now since some people order individual boxes instead of the set, you might get 2 of the same case if you order a set of 2. I would say its rare but it does happen. These are military rations so dont expect the flavor to be michelin star quality lol. They taste exactly how I remember them when I was serving with the boys. The only difference is there is no candy or mini Tabasco bottle. And for those who dont know, dont worry about the inspection date or none of that nonsense. You'll be fine. Just stuff your face and carry on. I'm not busting these all open but I wonder if they still have the strike bars. Others hated them, I loved them (kinda).

The price was very reasonable for what you get—12 full MREs packed with calories and nutrition, making it a smart investment for emergency preparedness or outdoor needs.The taste was surprisingly good for shelf-stable meals. Each MRE came with a main entrée, sides, snacks, and even a dessert in some cases. I appreciated the variety—getting a random Case A or B added a bit of fun to the unboxing, and every meal had something different to offer.The packaging was sturdy, just like what you’d expect from military-grade rations. Everything arrived sealed properly and in great condition. The flameless ration heaters worked well and heated the meals thoroughly without any hassle.

Bought 2 cases when they were $35 each and i was happily surprised they sent 1 A and 1 B for some variety. I took the italian sausage/peppers/onions hiking with me yesterday and it tasted good. I ordered another case when I got home. Theyre lightweight, calorie dense, and dont require more than a bit of water for the heater, great to have a hot meal after a long hike. The heater did not work well at first but i used the tips in these Amazon reviews and added a little salt and it worked! Happy with this purchase and the quick delivery.I do wish the packaging was a little more secretive, as i dont want my neighbors knowing i have emergency food in case times get tough/have my package stolen as MREs can be pretty pricey.

MREs arrived on time. I understand that they were randomly selected meals, the ones I got werent that great. I've ordered this box of 12 MREs twice from the same seller. The first box I received I got decent MREs (chicken chunks cooked white, pizza slice, etc). This one was mostly beef stew, beans, and other menus that arent as desirable as the first box.Not a bad buy though, if you need a convenient bag of snacks (and main meal) for if you're on the go. Some people dont react very well to the low fiber, preservatives, and proteins, but it didnt affect me!

They came early, which was a great surprise for our backpacking trip. We opened the first MRE at home, saying it was tuna, but it was actually jalapeno steak, which was a nice surprise too! We took one each on the overnight hike, which kept us both okay for breakfast and dinner. The heaters worked. Don't take the tortellini hiking; there wasn't enough snacks in that one. The beef and beans had enough for my hubby and me to share the snacks for the next day. The crackers were stale, but out in the woods, you get what you get and you don't throw a fit. Definitely recommend for hiking and camping. Drink lots of water, lol.