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Originally posted by Sun Matrix
situation x??????????????? Which one?
Originally posted by Rasputin13
I know that M.R.E.'s (Meals Ready to Eat (Military)) would probably be a good start. But even they expire after a while. If you're going to buy them online, especially from a stranger on a site like E-bay, then be sure you know what the experation dates are beforehand.
Originally posted by angryamerican
To answer the question asked in the post I rely on MRE's in all my bags, and At our re-treat , I have enough MRE's for about two weeks for 4 people. That gives us enough time to start hunting and natures bounty if needed.
Originally posted by Cug
MRE's are fine if you enjoy pissing your money down the drain. Really I think MRE's are a "macho" thing, oh look at me I have Army gear.
Originally posted by CX
Cug, whist i find some of your advice usefull, i have to ask....what is your problem with military gear? You seem to dimiss it in an almost bitter manner as though you once wanted to join the military but never got in, and now spend your days putting down anything to do with the military. I may be wrong there but thats the way it comes across.
I just find it hard to believe that someone who supposedly knows so much about good kit and survival needs, can dismiss much of the stuff used by the military. I'm not saying all the gear the forces use is great, but then again it they do pick stuff that has enough durability that should last for long periods of tough times. Most of the times i think if it's good enough to go to war with, it's good enough for a few days in the woods.
That said, there are some great civilian/hiking items of kit out there which should definately be considered. Many cross over too, some hiking makes are adopted by the military are'nt they?
Originally posted by D4rk Kn1ght
military spec kit is designed for contiued use in a harsher than normal operating environment... and as a rule of thumb civvie kit usually follows where mil kit has led..
Not always, but most of the time.
Originally posted by Cug
MRE's are fine if you enjoy pissing your money down the drain. Really I think MRE's are a "macho" thing, oh look at me I have Army gear.