Are MREs good for prepping?

ISSUE 6 | DECEMBER 2017

EVERSAFE MRES

AN ANSWER TO THE AGE-OLD QUESTION: ARE MRES GOOD FOR PREPPING?

Today's world is filled with

as it is commonly referred to,

risks that could disrupt your

involves setting aside food,

normal way of life in the blink

medical supplies, and other

of an eye. From severe weather

items that may prove useful

events to problems with the

during an emergency.

electrical grid, many things could go wrong, leaving you

One of the hardest parts of

temporarily without a way to get

getting set up is figuring out

food or other essentials. One

what type of food to buy. A

way to avoid this problem is by

common question people have when

preparing in advance. Prepping,Â

they begin stocking theirÂ

pantries is whether or not MREs

balanced meal that is designed

are good for prepping. If you

to provide essential vitamins,

aren't familiar with the acronym

minerals, and calories to

MRE, it stands for Meals Ready

soldiers when they are on the

to Eat. These shelf-stable meals

go. From a prepping standpoint,

are designed for military

that makes them a great choice.

service people to eat when they

Being able to get all of your

are in remote locations away

nutritional needs met from these

from a mess hall.

meals makes them a sensible option.

They contain a nutritionally-

Another reason MREs are good for

situation that you find yourself

prepping is that they contain a

in after a disaster or emergency.

water-activated heater that you can use to heat up your meal

The only downside to these meals

without having to start a fire.

is that they are more expensive

This makes them extremely

than some of the other options

convenient to use in a survival

that are out there. However, many

situation. As an added bonus,

people find the expense

they can also be eaten cold,

worthwhile since the meals are so

which may or may not be

convenient and nutritious. Think

necessary, depending on theÂ

of it this way: if they are

able to provide soldiers with enough energy to get through the extreme conditions that they deal with, they are also capable of providing you and your loved ones with the energy you need to survive during an emergency. read more

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