Packing meals ready to eat (MRE) on outdoor adventures is a quick,
easy and light weight way to stay out there a little longer. When they first
became available to the public I tried a couple entrees. To say they tasted
like crap is an understatement. To many carbs, way to much salt or just a big
mushy mess. They were originally designed for soldiers in the field. The soldiers
were just glad to get something to eat and didn’t have time to be picky. The manufactures
have improved some of the meals and are now marketing to the outdoor recreation
type person. The meals are still not as good as home cookin’, but are enjoyable
if you don’t have to eat them every day. There is a time and a place to use
them now.
I was sitting in my deer blind this year and like most
hunters, would like to stay on stand all day. It’s only possible to stay for so
long because at some point you have to eat. As soon as you go moving around to
walk out for lunch that trophy you’ve been waiting for sees or hears you and
goes running off. MREs may not be fine cuisine but are better than the usual
soggy sandwich, they are a hearty warm meal that will get you through the rest
of the day. Everything’s a lot more fun if you have a full belly.
Time available for enjoying the outdoors is limited. Think
about how much is spent cooking and cleaning up. Use them while you’re fishing
or camping. No need to stop fishing for two hours for shore lunch or cut a
hiking trip short because you’re out of energy. These meals are an easy alternative
and in the past few years have come down in price and the selection has increased.
Take a look on the internet sometime you’ll be surprised what’s available. The
lower cost meals need to have boiling water added which can be a problem on
some occasions. There are others that you add water and start the self-contained
heater, eliminating the need to boil the water on a secondary source. I put a
link to Amazon (MRE) on the site to use if you want to check it out.
My disclaimer: I don’t work for any of these companies and
don’t care if you buy anything. I just think it’s a great Idea.
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