MRE's suck....10 years in the army, actually they are tolorable, but you're looking at well over a full day's calories in one package.  That and the military uses them to plug you up in the field, therefore, you can go a couple of days without using that scratch paper   (toilet paper for those of you "scratching" your heads) One thing to keep in mind about MRE's is that they ARE NOT dehydrated.  You just heat them and open the package, no water necessary, therefore weigh alot more than standard backpacking foods.  I'm not sure about buying them on the net, I think I had my fill of them before I got out of the army, so I haven't bought any.  I would be leary of buying some that are old, first off they got better with time, not as in aging, but as in better quality meals, the ones from the late 80's are actually pretty nasty.  and there is nothing more stomach turning than opening an MRE that has gotten too hot on a shelf and gone bad, it will turn your stomach for a week , just keep all those things in mind.  I am planning on carrying in Mountain House meals when I come in may, a week worth of MREs for 2 people, Hmmm, lets see, about 1.5-2 lbs a piece, 2-3 3 meals a day, 7 days... do the math, thats a bunch of extra weight when there are plenty of other options.

my $0.02

Jeff

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Same opinion here. I like MREs, but it takes two to make a meal (IMHO) so I only use them when I want a no-hassle meal as when hunting or on weekend trips.

-aj

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Yeah I know, almost twenty . , times have changed, I liked the old ones, no matter what you always got cheese, peanut butter, and crackers included in the pack. The new ones I can find no problem, the newer mouse trap just ain't the same.
I have used the newer version on overnighters x2, long trips I think they're  too much bulk. The older version that I so fondly remember were really bulky. 

for one that was u said 86-89? thats over ten years ago. things have changed ..two.  ive found the new mre's atleast 4 times for sale.

MRE's & chloroquine... I did some Navy stuff in the P.I. 86-89.
Just loved those MRE's, yeah right, and not getting malaria.  I have never found the real deal MRE's for sale anywhere. The generic version from places like "cheap as dirt"  really suk, they are a rip off, they are not worth $0.25.  I had a case of the generics once and used them on short forays, they are too bulky and have a high "trash to carry" ratio for the food value.  IMHO don't even consider them. 

hey every you should try MRE's u can find them online and some camping stores. they are manly for us in the military but u can buy them too. they have the full 3 course meal in them even the desert. snack. all the condements. even the toliet paper . they run about 6 dollars for a meal. u can find them online cheaper in bulk. and theres tons to chose from. sure beats dehydrated food. buts not as light. but probably saves on space