Food Question

CamJacks · Post by **CamJacks** » Thu May 26, 2011 7:26 pm

I am looking to bring a pretty good variety of food. But I also wanted to bring some MRE's. Does anyone know of a cheap website or something I could buy some? Thanks!

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Thu May 26, 2011 9:14 pm

I am certain Denver has a military surplus store. They sell them along with everything else you need to survive the playa environment. They may be listed under "Army Surplus", "Navy Surplus", "Army/Navy Surplus" or outdoor sporting goods, etc.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu May 26, 2011 10:07 pm

www.cheaperthandirt.com has em in 12 packs, for between $4 and $7 per meal.

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Thu May 26, 2011 10:40 pm

TomServo wrote:www.cheaperthandirt.com has em in 12 packs, for between $4 and $7 per meal.

IIRC they are from $5 to $6 each at the store here. For a dozen, you would think there would be a better per meal price.

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Thu May 26, 2011 10:58 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/12-Military-MRE-Ent ... 2637wt_924

$50 for 12 meals.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Emergency-Survival- ... 2250wt_690

Not military, but $150 for 275 meals??

ConnieH · Post by **ConnieH** » Fri May 27, 2011 8:46 am

Something cheaper and just as easy as MREs (and *possibly* more healthy...that's a tough call) is instant potatoes with salmon or tuna and a can of green beans. Homemade "MRE" for less than half the price

phil · Post by **phil** » Fri May 27, 2011 9:10 am

http://www.cieux.com/bm/quickMeals.html

Louise and I always have a few Heater Meals available for when it's too windy to cook. The Quick Meals page has other alternatives, as well as info on official military MREs and their calories and salt. Quick Meals will give you a list of a variety of food which can be prepared with no cooking or just boiling water. It's not all cheap, though - it costs to be quick.