Absolutely recommended MRE's @ approx 1200-1300 calories each
582642
The biggest complaint with MRE purchases online is the packing/expiration date. These meals were plainly marked on the bottom of the box as being manufactured 5 months ago. That is excellent, giving them more than 4.5 years to go at room temp storage. Packaging and labeling are top notch. I tried one of the meals to test for quality and it is up there with the best MRE's that I've purchased. You get a main protein with a full-size starch side (I had sauage patty & bacon hashbrowns), a full-size dessert, drink mix, crackers, spread (cheese, peanut butter, or jelly), chocolate milk mix, and coffee, sugar, creamer, salt/pepper, napkin, sturdy long spoon, and wet nap. All packages are just over 1000 calories, so 2 packs a day will keep you alive and full if camping, 3-4 are needed if on the march/hike. The heaters will require water as no water packet is provided, but you should have water before worrying about food anyway. These are as close to real food as you can expect in camping or survival situations. They are better than most premium frozen dinners and are much, much healthier for you. The selection is quite diverse, so you won't be bored with the meals. Ingredients listed are mostly all-natural and the sodium content is not high, so if you need sodium to retain water, bring salt tabs. I prefer less salty foods, and can suck up the salt packets if needed in arid environments. In a world of hit or miss MREs, these get a solid thumbs-up!
322891
Delicious!!!!! No wrong time or way to nosh: out of the bag, out of a bowl, tossed on baked potatoes, accompanying sweet-and-sour red cabbage. Just love 'em -- all of 'em. A whole bag as a meal indulgence gets you 175 calories and 17.5 gm of protein (one of them, 15 gm of protein, because it has 6 gm instead of 7 gm per portion!) which goes a big way toward the daily protein requirement, but with just a tiny caloric incursion. As for the sodium, well, come on: we all dip into the pretzels and chips from time to time, and they are not nearly as outrageous: thick, substantial, chewy, palate-pleasing, substantial, satisfying, mouth-pleasing! These are simply great! I recommend Louisville Vegan Jerky wholeheartedly. Brilliant!
2714109
These work pretty well. I have sampled one breakfast menu along with a dinner menu. Both were definitely adequate. If you are used to buying MREs from your local Army/Navy surplus store, you will find these are mostly the same. Freshness counts of course, and the heaters definitely work better when they are newer.

I found the only difference between these and a "military" MRE was the lack of chewing gum and toilet paper. If you consider that this is really just for emergency preparedness and not so much "field use" it makes sense.

Packaging was exactly what was expected with full retort packaging on pretty much everything. Would buy again and again providing they keep coming in "fresh". The particular case I ordered was barely more than a month old so that is more than satisfactory in that department.
2727204
I discovered these almond, pecan, cashew clusters about a year ago while shopping at Sam Club's. They were sampling them with yogurt. OMG ... one bite and I was hooked! I LOVE these. My kids love them. They are PERFECT by themselves or in yogurt. A serving size (~5 bite-size clusters) is 170 calories w/12g of fat (as is expected from nuts). They are very addictive ... almost like eating candy. Unfortunately, it's not hard to find yourself eating more than 1 serving. :)

These are are 100% natural and the only other ingredients outside of the nuts are brown rice syrup, organic sugar, sea salt, and sunflower oil. I paid around $8 for a 24 oz bag at Sam's Club.

UPDATE: I have been trying to reduce the amount of sugar in my diet, so I have switched to just eating raw/plain almonds, pecans, cashews and walnuts. :)
278670
I want to explain why I gave these MREs a 5 star rating but the truth is... I'm to lazy lol So your just gonna to take my word for it. I ordered 3 different flavors and they where all great. I have no complaints and will definitely be ordering more.
4638055
These are so good I'd give them at least two more stars if I could. I am On a 1200 cal diet and they are really good for a quick snack.
4097521
these are the real deal but 200 cals is what you sacrifice for great taste
3544812
So it is pretty simple, Open a can of chef_bor whatever ravioli. That is what you get when you have a REAL MRE. I do not condone nor promote freeze dried foods. I have had both but, the freeze dried is very much non desirable. If you want a emergency food supply than go for a REAL MRE with a long shelf life (in other words, do NOT order an MRE case with one year of shelf life remaining unless you plan to use it right after delivery. Trust me, I know what happens with an expired MRE.) Freeze dried is exactly what is says. Usually there is no flavor, it is there to provide energy. Nothing more. CLIFF bars to the rescue. Yea I have had both, MRE in combat and Freeze Dried on the camping trail. MRE (real food) always won. Even if it is full of chems, MRE always wins if within the shelf life of 5 years.
3328880
Yummmm. This mix of dried fruits and seeds of various kinds is delicious and utterly decadent. Why decadent? Because the package says that one serving is about 1/6 or so of a package - a tiny handful. I had devoured an entire package and was rooting around for a second when I saw the Nutritional Information. A quick calculation of how many calories I had just consumed brought me to a complete stop.

Put it this way - eat the whole six pack and you've had enough calories to gain a pound, and that's before the TV "Movie of the Week" is over! These are sooo dangerous, tasty and very fast to eat, with loads of calories. That's the kind of a snack that's the most dangerous for me - one I can devour in moments without sating my hunger my one bit. I gave the rest to a relative who can eat that kind of stuff by the pound without gaining an ounce (she is tall and skinny - life isn't fair sometimes!)

I took off one star because of the likelihood that you can devour a whole bag in less than five minutes without even realizing it. If these weren't so fattening, they'd get five or even six stars - if I could squeeze one in.
2231942
This is a life saver on a backpack trip. These are premium dinners on the trail. This is a sharable meal at around 1,000 calories. Overall this may be the best backpack meal I have ever had.
2363611
I love the taste of this. So much that I was just eating it plain. Not kidding. Then I looked at the calories - AAAAHHHH! Good lord. 20 calories for a tsp, which means 60 for a tbsp, which means 240 for 1/4 cup, which meant nearly FIVE HUNDRED CALORIES for a  half cup! Yeah I know you're not supposed to go around eating half a cup of this stuff, but I like to do the comparison. This is a ridiculously calories supplement, IMO.
2793922
I love mres. I loved them through basic. I order them now for bulking purposes and I actually enjoy the taste. It's funny to me to see how many civilians can't handle the taste....love being part of that ONE PERCENT! HOOAH
412256
These are a nice choice if you are looking to bring some portable, non-refrigeration required protein sources with you during the day.  I wouldn't say that they compare to a freshly made muffin from a bakery, but they don't have tons of empty calories (and give you 20 of protein to boot).  My only wish is that I usually don't have a quarter cup measuring spoon with me, and eye balling it leads to it being too thin or too thick.  Some of the flavors have a "fill to this line" which I find highly helpful and I wish it occurred with all the flavors.  I think my favorites are the apple cinnamon as well as the S'mores.
4609246
Seems to be the best flavor selection and highest calorie content.  I can't say I love the taste, but they worked well fueling me for a 50 mile race.  Portable and easy to carry.  I also like that they have a high salt content.
3506858
Good stuff. Seems like it was well stored as the contents has no congealment or damage. It's my first time trying an MRE but it was the best 2 year old food I've ever eaten.
I ordered three. Part of me wishes I didn't get two of the same kind, but considering that I hear the beef ravioli is the best rated, I guess I'm lucky to get two of the most desired menu.
4573527
These are the best! Found them quite by accident. Agree the individual pieces are difficult to open, but maybe that is a very good thing. At 16 calories per piece, these are a great treat.
1083026
MRE is an MRE. Taste like all others. Eatable and filling. I just wish that they would reduce the price on them as they get older. Tired of paying full price for something with half life left on it.