Any idea what the temperature tolerance is for these? Can I leave them in my car they still stay good for 5 years?
1042242
I've had 3 of these Mre's stored in a compartment in my car for two years now and they are still in tact. I guess if something were to go bad and I needed to eat one, it would still be okay.
1042243
Not sure if there is one. They are the same ones I ate in the army just packaged different. We stored them in a non temp controlled store room in our motor pool. So hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter.
1042244
Locked in a car (depending on where you live) the temp goes over 150 degrees in summer, and that puts a new MRE's expiration date from about 5 years to closer to three months, degrading the calorie and nutrient content as it repeatedly heats and cools.
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I read somewhere that these are suppose to last for up to a year. Just make sure you keep them stored somewhere cool.
1685875
I also keep some in my car, I live in Florida. They will not contaminate unless they are punctures or the seal is broken. However, if you keep the water in their or in changing temperature environments for over 4-5 years the water will go flat and somewhat stale. However still safe to drink.
297300
I live in Austin, TX and use the product in my Motor Home. It is stored in a lower storage compartment in a plastic tub and I have had no problems in six years. In the summer, the road and ambiant temperature can well exceed 100 degrees.
2025262
Typically car seats are good for 5 years or need to be replaced in the case of a car accident...from what I've read :)
608417
I have used these pens for years, but I have never deliberately left them in a vehicle for an extended period of time, maybe the occasional weekend here or there, but I don't think it should be a problem, they don't seem to be too sensitive to heat or cold. I recommend them, I regularly use them to write on wet or frosty items, when a Sharpie can't. I think would put your pen(s) in a small zipper bag just to be safe until you see hav they react in your climate this summer. Good idea keeping one with your CERT gear, I should probably thow one in with mine too.
648621
When kept in cool and dry storage, I've kept them for at least several months. Don not expose to warm temps like keeping in your car. The gum seems to break down and when you pop it in your mouth it just melts.
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I don't know but have had them for 5 months without a problem. I only refrigerate after I open a bag
1119224
Really depends on the outside temperature but in a car it is like a fridge and in 90-95 temps it stays pretty cool. I will check temp next time to see.
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I cannot say for temps under 35 degrees. I also keep the batteries in the back of a vehicle. I have never had an issue.
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Yes they are. I got a pair of my own for my car, and I LOVED them. They are extremely durabale and are coated with polyethylene on the back wich is like the silver duck tape you'd use for pressure-sensitive things and they are weather-resistant. I have drove with those over 90* F and under 30*F and through heavy storms and dry humidity, and they are still in perfect condition. If you really want those, I highly recommend getting them, and don't worry about the air blubbles you might develope upon putting them on, cause the heat will flatten them out. Hope I helped answering your question!! :) Yes they are. I got a pair of my own for my car, and I LOVED them. They are extremely durabale and are coated with polyethylene on the back wich is like the silver duck tape you'd use for pressure-sensitive things and they are weather-resistant. I have drove with those over 90* F and under 30*F and through heavy storms and dry humidity, and they are still in perfect condition. If you really want those, I highly recommend getting them, and don't worry about the air blubbles you might develope upon putting them on, cause the heat will flatten them out. Hope I helped answering your question!! :)
1625877
This, I cannot answer other than to say I have had mine over a year and they are still good. I keep them in a cabinet away from moisture and a fluctuation in heat or cold, with the bottle tightly sealed.
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I'm not sure. I keep them inside my truck mounted on the top portion of the windshield. I have cleaned them off a few times with a wet rag and they still work, but I'm not sure if they would be ok outside
991977
I don't know. We do wash them in the dishwasher, but I don't know what temp they can tolerate.
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I use them in a trailer in the mountains and they have kept it mouse free for the summer. They last for a month, but they are effective. If the problem is severe, place the packets under the hood, but I don't know if you could leave them in while driving. Otherwise, place them around the garage floor, this should keep them at a distance. Good luck!
1616623
Depends on how long you are planning on keeping them. I've kept them unrefrigerated for a few weeks and they were fine.
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I keep them in my cars. I live in southern California and have not had a problem