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product_id: 655469957
title: "U.S. Military Meals Ready to Eat (12 Packs) - Flameless Heaters, Freeze Dried Meals w/Entree, Side Dishes, & More - MRE Packs for Emergency Survival, Hunting, & More - Inspection Date 2023 or Better"
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price: "$307.29"
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# Flameless heater included 6+ years shelf life 1250 calories per meal U.S. Military Meals Ready to Eat (12 Packs) - Flameless Heaters, Freeze Dried Meals w/Entree, Side Dishes, & More - MRE Packs for Emergency Survival, Hunting, & More - Inspection Date 2023 or Better

**Brand:** ammo can man
**Price:** $307.29
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Fuel your next adventure with military precision and flavor!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** U.S. Military Meals Ready to Eat (12 Packs) - Flameless Heaters, Freeze Dried Meals w/Entree, Side Dishes, & More - MRE Packs for Emergency Survival, Hunting, & More - Inspection Date 2023 or Better by ammo can man
- **How much does it cost?** $307.29 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Ready When You Are:** Military-grade MREs with a robust 6+ year shelf life keep you fueled for any emergency or adventure.
- • **Heat Without the Hassle:** Innovative water-activated flameless heaters deliver warm meals anywhere—no fire or stove needed.
- • **Nutrition Meets Endurance:** Packed with 1250 calories per meal, designed to sustain energy and focus during high-demand situations.
- • **Complete Gourmet Survival Kit:** Each pack includes entree, sides, snacks, beverage powders, and accessories for a balanced, satisfying meal.
- • **Versatility for Every Mission:** Perfect for survival, camping, hunting, or emergency prep—because being ready is the new cool.

## Overview

This 12-pack of U.S. Military Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) offers a diverse selection of freeze-dried entrees, sides, snacks, and beverage powders, all designed for long-term storage with a shelf life exceeding 6 years. Each meal delivers approximately 1250 calories and includes a flameless ration heater for convenient warming without fire. Ideal for emergency preparedness, outdoor activities, and survival scenarios, these MREs combine durability, nutrition, and portability in one compact kit.

## Description

U.S. Military Meals Ready to Eat (12 Packs) - Flameless Heaters, Freeze Dried Meals w/Entree, Side Dishes, & More - MRE Packs for Emergency Survival, Hunting, & More - Inspection Date 2023 or Better - desertcart.com

Review: Quite nice and fairly tasty - I am not a part of the military and I have no experience with "real" MREs whatsoever and I don't know how they supposed to be, so this review is my subjective experience and opinion after I used them. This is my first time buying them for the purpose of checking what they are, how they taste and how well they preserve with my own experience. This review is for those like me, who is looking for a good preserved food that you potentially can take camping. The box I received in December of 2023 was manufactured in 2019, which is quite long for me. Since this is supposed to be preserved food and by checking on how people ate more than 30 year old MREs, I decided to give it a try. After calling emergency services preemptively and writing my will after saying goodbye to my family, I had my first hash brown with lemon drink MRE. It's been a week since and I have eaten 5 more MREs and I am still alive and I also didn't have any toilet issues. So, my friends, this food is save 5 years after manufacturing date. Given that it was not stored in some really improper conditions, of course. The taste. I would say, it's not bad. It is kind of on a level of store-bought frozen food for the main. But I was really impressed how preserved food can be quite decent. In my opinion, though, the highlights are the extra snacks and drinks you get with the main. They are also pretty good and most of the time actually taste better than the main. The portion size of the main is overall pretty small. It reminds me of the airplane portion size and is about a third of what I would eat if I cook myself the same thing. However together with the snacks it will satiate you for a while and let you not feel the hunger. One annoying issue I have with these MREs is heating it up with FRH. I don't know if I got bad batch or something, but I can never heat it well, especially when the food is mostly solid, like tortellini or pizza. I had good success with beef ravioli which went to a "normal warm" meal temperature, but for others it seems to mostly heat the bag and not the food. I followed all instructions properly and made sure the pad is wet, positioned it the way I was supposed to and all that, but the most I usually get is the temperature just above room level after 15 minutes of heating. And don't get me wrong, most of the time the FRH itself is piping hot (although sometimes it's not, maybe it expired or something). Just the food isn't. I prefer warming it in a bowl of tap hot water, or just poring the main out of the bag into a bowl and heating it on fire. One of the FRHs was somewhat damaged and the powder inside spilled out. Others take a lot longer to get hot than expected. Overall I succeeded in heating 1 time out of 5 with it. I am not sure if it's supposed to be barely warm, but I kinda expected the food to be hot enough to have steam. Only got steam 1 time, though. Oh, also tried the gum. It's kinda meh, but interesting overall. Cinnamony. Didn't try other stuff like towels or coffee. Had all the cold drinks that come with it and the pudding - liked all of them. It's not something you want to eat every day, but it's quite nice for what it is. And one of the meals had missing "accessory pack" - towel and cold drink. I am not sure if it was supposed to be like that or not, but I know that other people got this meal with the raspberry drink.
Review: Very good MREs - I’ve been purchasing survival food for over a decade, mostly for natural disasters and power outages. I eat the emergency food purchased and am astonished by all the reviews where people admit they have not——yet they rate the product. I opened and ate an MRE out of this case after it arrived, #7 I believe-Beef Strips in a Savory Tomato Sauce. The Mylar package is amazing and this food is likely to survive any emergency except a fire. Items inside are also packed well with nutrition info included. Beef strips were good-a modest but ample portion considering all the other items. Heater included, spoon, etc. A tasty cappuccino mix was a nice touch. Peanut butter and blackberry jam came with a piece of flatbread. The flatbread was soft and fresh. I ate all the food cold and out of the package to simulate a real emergency. The cappuccino mix was made with 6oz of hot water and was delicious. I am 6 ft 2in (225) and could survive on one of these per day if needed. Two per day would be plenty for anyone Also included are a wet nap, candy and gum, a dessert item- (pudding), and matches. This is far superior to other emergency food because: -variety -items individually packed (easily save items not used) -lots of protein for the price -heater if you prefer hot food and are lacking an energy source -better bang for the buck Many other marketed survival food is not worth your money b/c it’s overpriced carbs like rice and Mac and cheese. These items can be stored easy at a fraction of the price and they last a long time even without special packaging. Compared to an MRE with meat and all the other items, it’s not a close call. Other survival food scams customers with lots of “servings” but these servings are not individually packaged making them terrible in a true emergency situation. And you don’t need to pay a premium for Mac and cheese. Just buy some and store properly. I’m Buying more and I recommend this product and seller. Keep a couple in your vehicle too. These could save your life at most…or at a minimum, they can make a bad situation much more tolerable.

## Features

- 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲-𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤: Composed of 12 delicious meal varieties, our MRE meals military case contains 12 Meals-Ready-to-Eat. This army food MRE meal is compatible with and caters to a wide variety of dietary restrictions. Box A or Box B
- 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞: Count on the longevity of our genuine military MREs, meticulously crafted to withstand the test of time. Crafted to endure, the army MRE food meal boasts a shelf life of 6+ years when stored below 70 degrees, ensuring they're always ready to fuel your adventures, whether it's tomorrow or years down the line.
- 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 & 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠: Our genuine military MRE meals are designed for maximum endurance and nutrition, with an average of 1250 calories per meal. These us MRE provide the balance of daily nutritional requirements.
- 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐭: Every meals ready to eat military surplus typically features water-activated flameless ration heater, along with an entree, side dish, snacks, beverage powders, and accessory packs. Please note that meal ready to eat flameless ration heaters may not be included with certain meal entrees.
- 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞: These army meals ready to eat can be utilized for varied civilian activities. Our civilian MRE military food packs are ideal for survival situations, hiking, camping, fishing, boating, and as emergency food supply.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00JFC8VQ4 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,205 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #6,078 in Safety & Security |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,156) |
| Date First Available | April 2, 2014 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00811095036511 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 19.46 pounds |
| Manufacturer | MRE |
| Number of Pieces | 12 |
| Part Number | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 16 x 10 x 9 inches |
| Size | 16x10x9 inches |
| UPC | 000090648748 |
| Unit Count | 2.00 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ammo Can Man
- **Flavor:** Assorted
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Number of Items:** 12
- **Package Information:** Box

## Images

![U.S. Military Meals Ready to Eat (12 Packs) - Flameless Heaters, Freeze Dried Meals w/Entree, Side Dishes, & More - MRE Packs for Emergency Survival, Hunting, & More - Inspection Date 2023 or Better - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+lmxKV0QL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What menu are these??**
A: mine were menu 13 to 24 , all were ok. Not great but pretty good for emergency rations

**Q: Hi, is it possible to buy only the veggies MRE ?**
A: There are non meat MRES but they come as a 12 meal selection...I don't think there are selections of all vegetarian meals...perhaps you can buy your selections induvidually...

**Q: When do the MRE's expire?**
A: There is no true expiration date. However recommended that it has a five year shelf life if stored in Temps under 75 degrees. There is a three year inspection date listed, that is for you to inspect the contents to ensure no storage issues. Check the orange TTL sticker in the box. If the circle in the middle is black, then use your own judgement if using. So.e parts of the MRE if commercial candy in their packaging can go bad after five years so again be wary. There is a desert item call toffee bars. Those ate actually tootsie rolls vacuum packed. I tried these 5 years out of date and no issues.

**Q: Will i receive a sealed case or just 12 separate mre?**
A: Depends on the seller,  some ship in a sealed case but it's unlawful to do so and other sellers sell it packed into smaller boxes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite nice and fairly tasty
*by S***K on December 18, 2023*

I am not a part of the military and I have no experience with "real" MREs whatsoever and I don't know how they supposed to be, so this review is my subjective experience and opinion after I used them. This is my first time buying them for the purpose of checking what they are, how they taste and how well they preserve with my own experience. This review is for those like me, who is looking for a good preserved food that you potentially can take camping. The box I received in December of 2023 was manufactured in 2019, which is quite long for me. Since this is supposed to be preserved food and by checking on how people ate more than 30 year old MREs, I decided to give it a try. After calling emergency services preemptively and writing my will after saying goodbye to my family, I had my first hash brown with lemon drink MRE. It's been a week since and I have eaten 5 more MREs and I am still alive and I also didn't have any toilet issues. So, my friends, this food is save 5 years after manufacturing date. Given that it was not stored in some really improper conditions, of course. The taste. I would say, it's not bad. It is kind of on a level of store-bought frozen food for the main. But I was really impressed how preserved food can be quite decent. In my opinion, though, the highlights are the extra snacks and drinks you get with the main. They are also pretty good and most of the time actually taste better than the main. The portion size of the main is overall pretty small. It reminds me of the airplane portion size and is about a third of what I would eat if I cook myself the same thing. However together with the snacks it will satiate you for a while and let you not feel the hunger. One annoying issue I have with these MREs is heating it up with FRH. I don't know if I got bad batch or something, but I can never heat it well, especially when the food is mostly solid, like tortellini or pizza. I had good success with beef ravioli which went to a "normal warm" meal temperature, but for others it seems to mostly heat the bag and not the food. I followed all instructions properly and made sure the pad is wet, positioned it the way I was supposed to and all that, but the most I usually get is the temperature just above room level after 15 minutes of heating. And don't get me wrong, most of the time the FRH itself is piping hot (although sometimes it's not, maybe it expired or something). Just the food isn't. I prefer warming it in a bowl of tap hot water, or just poring the main out of the bag into a bowl and heating it on fire. One of the FRHs was somewhat damaged and the powder inside spilled out. Others take a lot longer to get hot than expected. Overall I succeeded in heating 1 time out of 5 with it. I am not sure if it's supposed to be barely warm, but I kinda expected the food to be hot enough to have steam. Only got steam 1 time, though. Oh, also tried the gum. It's kinda meh, but interesting overall. Cinnamony. Didn't try other stuff like towels or coffee. Had all the cold drinks that come with it and the pudding - liked all of them. It's not something you want to eat every day, but it's quite nice for what it is. And one of the meals had missing "accessory pack" - towel and cold drink. I am not sure if it was supposed to be like that or not, but I know that other people got this meal with the raspberry drink.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good MREs
*by B***S on November 20, 2022*

I’ve been purchasing survival food for over a decade, mostly for natural disasters and power outages. I eat the emergency food purchased and am astonished by all the reviews where people admit they have not——yet they rate the product. I opened and ate an MRE out of this case after it arrived, #7 I believe-Beef Strips in a Savory Tomato Sauce. The Mylar package is amazing and this food is likely to survive any emergency except a fire. Items inside are also packed well with nutrition info included. Beef strips were good-a modest but ample portion considering all the other items. Heater included, spoon, etc. A tasty cappuccino mix was a nice touch. Peanut butter and blackberry jam came with a piece of flatbread. The flatbread was soft and fresh. I ate all the food cold and out of the package to simulate a real emergency. The cappuccino mix was made with 6oz of hot water and was delicious. I am 6 ft 2in (225) and could survive on one of these per day if needed. Two per day would be plenty for anyone Also included are a wet nap, candy and gum, a dessert item- (pudding), and matches. This is far superior to other emergency food because: -variety -items individually packed (easily save items not used) -lots of protein for the price -heater if you prefer hot food and are lacking an energy source -better bang for the buck Many other marketed survival food is not worth your money b/c it’s overpriced carbs like rice and Mac and cheese. These items can be stored easy at a fraction of the price and they last a long time even without special packaging. Compared to an MRE with meat and all the other items, it’s not a close call. Other survival food scams customers with lots of “servings” but these servings are not individually packaged making them terrible in a true emergency situation. And you don’t need to pay a premium for Mac and cheese. Just buy some and store properly. I’m Buying more and I recommend this product and seller. Keep a couple in your vehicle too. These could save your life at most…or at a minimum, they can make a bad situation much more tolerable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They are classified as food.
*by A***R on August 8, 2025*

Cheaper than mountain house, don’t have to boil water for them, they taste better than you expect but not quite like real food. Great for camping or invading a foreign country.

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