Helpful Info. Make Your Own MRE

[Clyde]

I found the following video, and that it was a great idea.
Unfortunately I don't know how long food will last in an air tight environment such as is explained.

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[Myrrph]

I saw this too. I would use food stuff like tea, salt, sugar, rice, canned foods and pilot bread for Long Term Storage.

Then rotate stuff like milk, chocolates and other stuff that have shorter life spans.

I saw some trail MRE videos which make a heck lot of sense with pastas. I think those can keep for 3 years or less. I really need to get my vacuum sealer now!

 

[jontte]

damn, looks like I'll have to invest in a new gadget...

 

[Silent Bob]

Thanks for the post Clyde. I've had to get my own sealer. I ruined the wife's one, so bought two at Walmart. I didn't think of the fork stabbing into the bag..guess the stuff I make is pretty near time. I noticed he didn't mention shelf life on them or maybe I missed it.

Here is a good recipe that I use instead of always using MRE's. I guess it best belongs in the cooking forum.

Two cups of dry rice (I use Japanese Nikishi brand), but instant will do in ziplock bag,
A chicken bullion cube Vacuum pack it with a small 1/2 pack of Knorr veggie soup mix, it makes it a bit salty, but then you don't have to drink a hydration packet if your not drinking water in the field. Add one packet of Tyson's chicken in vacuum packet (sold in Walmart, next to Tuna area). You can add the other things that you like and then vacuum packet. You can also add a Kikkoman Curry Paste packet in there if you like things spicy. This packet will make enough food for 2 very hungry people.