5 Best MREs

The XMRE 1300XT provides 1,200-1,500 calories of US military grade, ready to eat meal components. All components are field tested and fully cooked so they can be eaten right out of the pouch. The 1300XT is always freshly packed with complete nutritional information printed on the back of each bag. The XMRE 1300XT is designed as a military MRE that can also meet the needs of the civilian market.

Each XMRE 1300XT contains: Entree, 3-4 side components, beverage, accessory kit and a flameless ration heater (FRH). All components are packed in high-density water and tamper proof XMRE XT Series outer bag and embossed with a lot number (pack date) on each bag and case. Full menu details and nutritional information for all food items printed on the back of each XMRE XT Series bag.

Component Details:

Entree: Variety of beef, chicken, turkey, pork, tuna, pizza or vegetarian options

Bread Item: Crackers, Breads, or tortillas

Spread: Peanut butter, cheese spread, fruit jellies, fruit jams

Snack: Nut raisin mix, dry fruit mix, corn nuggets, seeds, chickpeas, dried fruit

Side: Wet packed fruit, side dishes, or bars

Dessert: Puddings, pound cakes, brownies, dessert cookies

Beverage: Single or assorted fruit flavored drink mixes

Beverage Bag: Hot beverage bag

Accessory Kit Includes: Single serve instant coffee, heavy-duty military spoon, brown napkin, salt, pepper, non-dairy cream, sugar, and moist towelette.

Features

• U.S. military grade components
• Fully cooked meals, no water required to reconstitute food
• No refrigeration required
• Lightweight, durable and waterproof packaging
• 3 yr Guaranteed Shelf Life*
• Full meal nutritional information printed on each bag
• Lot number (pack date) embossed on bag and printed on case

Note: XMRE meals offer a guaranteed shelf life of 3 years at 80°F (27°C), or for 6 months at 100°F (38°C), from date of XMRE assembly/pack date printed on or embossed in all bags and cases. Some components from time to time may have production dates prior to pack or assembly dates. Shelf life of XMRE product follows the same standards as set forth by the U.S Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center's study and evaluation of the military’s Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), which employs identical type of packaging and production technologies as XMRE Meals.

The XMRE Blue Line provides 800 to 1,200 calories of high quality shelf stable components. All components are fully cooked so they can be eaten right out of the pouch. The XMRE Blue line has been specifically engineered to meet the critical requirements of government institutions, medical facilities, educational institutions, municipal entities, Law Enforcement, public service entities, and emergency preparedness programs.

Each XMRE Blue Line contains: Entree, 2-3 side components, beverage, accessory kit and a flameless ration heater (FRH). All components are packed in high-density water and tamper proof XMRE Blue Line outer bag and embossed with a lot number (pack date) on each bag and case.

Component Details:

Entree: Variety of beef, tuna, chicken, pork, pizza or vegetarian options

Bread Item: Crackers, Breads, or tortillas

Spread: Peanut butter, cheese spread, fruit jellies, fruit jams

Snack: Nut raisin mix, dry fruit mix, corn nuggets

Side: Wet packed fruit, side dishes, or bars

Dessert: Puddings, pound cakes, brownies, dessert cookies

Beverage: Single or assorted fruit flavored drink mixes

Beverage Bag: Hot beverage bag

Accessory Kit Includes: Spoon, napkin, salt, pepper, and moist towelette.

Features

• Fully cooked meals, no water required to reconstitute food
• No refrigeration required
• Lightweight, durable and waterproof packaging
• 3 yr Guaranteed Shelf life*
• Lot number (pack date) embossed on bag and printed on case

Note: XMRE meals offer a guaranteed shelf life of 3 years at 80°F (27°C), or for 6 months at 100°F (38°C), from date of XMRE assembly/pack date printed on or embossed in all bags and cases. Some components from time to time may have production dates prior to pack or assembly dates. Shelf life of XMRE product follows the same standards as set forth by the U.S Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center's study and evaluation of the military’s Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), which employs identical type of packaging and production technologies as XMRE Meals.

A pack of the AlpineAire Trek N Eat NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration covers the daily energy requirement of an adult. Ready-to-eat, no heating or boiling required. It can even be given to children as young as 6 months old. You can even crush the compressed bars and add water to prepare a nutrition mash or an energy drink depending on the amount of water added.

Features

• Lactose Free
• 20 shelf life
• 2300 calories

Mountain House Freeze Dried Chicken and Dumplings is a twist on an old Southern favorite. With layers of chicken, vegetables and fluffy dumplings in a white gravy, this recipe gives you that home-cooked flavor you've been craving. The Pouch size makes this freeze dried meal portable enough to take with you camping or road tripping, and the best part? It's easy to make - just add hot water and you'll have delicious chicken and dumplings ready to enjoy in minutes. You can even eat 'em straight from the pouch if you'd like!

With Mountain House Chicken and Dumplings, you don't have to worry about tedious meal prep or cooking after a long day on the trail. But you also don't have to worry about eating five granola bars for dinner, either. With Mountain House Chicken and Dumplings, you'll have a filling, comforting and truly delicious meal to enjoy without all the effort. And with a 30 Year Taste Guarantee, you can be certain it will taste great even years from now. Shop now and see why Mountain House is the best destination for camping, backpacking and emergency food online.

Ingredients

Buttermilk Biscuits (enriched unbleached flour wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin {B3}, iron, thiamine mononitrate {B1}, riboflavin {B2}, folic acid {B9}, palm oil with mono and diglycerides, buttermilk powder, baking powder sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate, sugar, salt), Chicken (chicken meat, salt), Sauce (rendered chicken fat, nonfat dry milk, corn starch, chicken flavor cooked ground chicken with juices, sea salt, chicken flavor, onion powder, potato flour, carrot powder, turmeric, flavor, black pepper, cane sugar, seasoning yeast extract, yeast, white pepper, thyme, sage, black pepper, garlic powder), Green Peas, Carrots, Onion

CONTAINS: Milk, Wheat

While creating this meal, Chad Mendes knew from the start that it had to have bison in it. Similar to the traditional Navajo taco dish, this meal consists of rice, beans, and bison meat in a delicious, creamy chili sauce. The best part? It also includes two whole buttermilk biscuits. This is a hearty, filling meal that not only has unbeatable taste and flavor, but will keep you full and content in the backcountry! 

Features

• Protein – 42g per pouch
• Servings - 2
• Serving size – ½ pouch
• Contains – Milk, Wheat
• Net Weight – 7.05 oz
• Calories per Pouch - 930
• Prep Time - 10 min

Ingredients

Bison chili sauce (ground bison, 2% milk reduced fat milk, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3, black beans, tomatoes, onions, pinto beans, kidney beans, sour cream cultured milk and cream, enzymes, heavy cream cream, carrageenan, red bell peppers, cheddar cheese pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto color, garlic powder, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, chili powder, paprika, beef bouillon salt, maltodextrin, yeast extract, natural flavor, onion, and garlic powder, caramel color, dehydrated celery and carrot powder, spice, garlic powder, paprika,
black pepper), buttermilk biscuit (enriched wheat flour wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, palm oil with mono and diglycerides, buttermilk powder, baking powder sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate, sugar, salt), enriched instant white rice (precooked long-grain rice,
niacin, iron ferric orthophosphate, thiamine thiamine mononitrate, folic acid)

milk, wheat