Pro and Con , I don’t like MRE’s because of the short shelf life , plus they are not all that good . Look for the LLRP or MCW’s . They are the same thing with different color packaging , they are very tasty , and with a 15 year shelf life for the mains . They run around 15 for the whole ration . Water is dependent on your location . In Maine , no worries . Price ? Depends on how you look at it . Whats your life worth ? With such a long shelf life , getting them little , by little , shouldn’t be an issue . If you don’t already have one , I would very highly recommend getting a vacuum sealer . You should be able to get a decent one for under 100 . With that , you can make some of your own items . One favorite of mine , is dry roasted peanuts and dried cranberries , 50/50 mix , perhaps a little heavier on the berries . Let the sit on the shelf for about two weeks , and the moisture , with the flavor of the cranberries migrates into the nuts . Good recharge when you start to ” drag a$$ ”
