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Locating Civilian MREs For Sale

If you're in the market for MREs, there are many great ways to save money on them and find them on sale. Many people use MREs for camping food, hiking, hunting, doomsday prepper food storage, quick convenience meals, and more. You'll want to know how to save money on them so that you can stock up and have plenty on hand for your needs. It's amazing how many of these ways will save you a lot of money on your MREs.

MREs or Meals Ready to Eat were originally developed by the Military for our troops when they're deployed. They deliver plenty of nutrition and a hot healthy meal. You can find these from as few as 600 calories to as many as 3000+ calories depending on the particular type that you're purchasing. The more calories and the more components to the MRE, the more expensive the MRE is going to be. On average, you can find them from about $4.50 to as high as $9 or $10 per MRE, still, that's less than it would cost to eat out in a fast food restaurant.

Here are some places that you can find MREs on sale and steeply discounted. You can mix and match where you buy them and choose only to buy them when they're on sale from these locations. This will save you a lot of money when you're looking for MREs.

E-Bay

E-bay is perhaps the number one auction site online today. You can find a wide variety of MREs on sale here on any given day. If you do a simple search and type in "MREs" you'll find many sellers put MREs up for auction on their sites.

The key here is to know your seller. The higher their seller score, the better business they're going to do and the happier their previous customers have been. Once you locate a few great sellers you can then bid or choose the "buy now" feature that is available on some of the MRE products.

Be sure that you read to find the "Manufacturers date" on the products that you're purchasing. You want a manufacturers date that is less than five years. Although MREs don't have an expiration date, you want the freshest products that you can find when you're buying food for your family. It will take patience and perseverance to find great deals here, but you can do it if you just keep checking back. Also, sign up to follow some of the sellers and you'll be notified if things are on sale or a special at some point in time.

If you're unsure of the origin of the MREs that are for sale on the auction site, be sure that you ask a lot of questions. It's better to pass up a supposed deal and go on to a more reputable seller than it is to take a gamble and find out that you have been taken advantage of. Don't risk it, it's not worth it.

Surplus Stores

Also referred to as "Army Surplus Stores" or "Army Navy Surplus Stores" these are stores that take military supplies and put them on sale to the general public. The items that they get are excess from a war, a deployment or just excess in general. You may or may not find steeply discounted items in here. Some of the prices will be low while others may appear to be higher.

Focus on watching for closeout deals, discounts, and bulk buying discounts. Also, at certain times of the year, they will have sales so you may be able to stock up then as well. Get to know the sales associates and they may be willing to let you know when items are about to go on sale.

You can also sign up for newsletters and coupons in some of these Surplus Stores. If all else fails, buy a case with a friend and split the cost. You'll save a lot of money doing this and still be able to start stocking up on your food supplies.

Again, be sure that you're keeping an eye out for the manufacturer's date. You want the freshest possible food for your family. While MREs are designed to last well over 25 years, the MREs that are made within the last 5 years are going to be much fresher and much more likely to taste fresh and delicious when you prepare them for your family.

Gun Shows

What better place to have MREs for sale than a gun show? Why? Because many gun enthusiasts are also doomsday preppers and are trying to increase their emergency food supply. It only makes sense that gun sellers would combine this mentality and sell both products.

While they're shopping for weapons at gun shows, they will also be watching for deals on other products that they can use for their bug out supplies, emergency food stores and more. If you're in the market for products to store up for emergencies, you're in the perfect location to find them if you're attending gun shows.  

Gun shows are an ideal location to sell MREs and you may find that if you buy a gun, they will throw in a case of MREs for you. It never hurts to ask and it just may save you as much as $80 or $90 per case.  This is an ideal way to save a bundle on your MREs.  

When factoring in your budget for a gun show, be sure that you also take a few extra dollars along in case there are other great deals there such as MREs and other items that will help you out in an emergency case scenario.

Amazon

Amazon sells just about anything a doomsday prepper could want, including MREs. Even if you're not a doomsday prepper, there are times that the MREs are very handy to have in the pantry.

Parents who have kids in sports will love the convenience of MREs as they can grab enough for all of their kids and themselves when they're headed out the door. All it takes is some hot water and you're good to go. You'll have a hot and ready meal that is full of nutrition and flavor for you and your family.

Amazon has many sales on these products on a routine basis and all you have to do is watch for the sales and capitalize on the deals. It's also a great way to use up your Amazon gift card and you'll have no out of pocket money if you do that. If you sign up to follow specific sellers you'll get an email every time they have a sale.

You can also put these in your cart for later and you'll be notified when the price changes. This way, you don't have to check back daily, you'll receive an email and you can go from there. It's easy, simple and a great way to follow sales without having to check back daily.

Manufacturers

There are a wide variety of manufacturers on the market today that exclusively sell MREs. You can sign up for coupons, newsletters and more from these sites and save a bundle of money.

Additionally, if you watch closely, most of them put a specific item or two on sale on a monthly basis. If you choose to purchase whatever is on sale you'll eventually stock up on a lot of great deals for your MREs.

Buying directly from the manufacturer can be a great way to save money. Often, if you are a loyal customer, you'll find that they give you a discount when you purchase a certain amount (usually $49 to $100) worth of product on a monthly basis. Or you can order "auto-ship" and you'll save a bundle that way.

Many manufacturers will give you deals for bulk buying as well. Buy with a friend or a group and you may save a lot of money on your MREs. On average, an MRE is about $7.95 per serving. That's less than going out to eat even if you do choose the least costly fast food route. You'll eat healthier and more nutritiously and your meal will be hot and ready when you're ready to eat.

Military Friends

If you're friends with someone in the military you may find that they have an excess of MREs that they're willing to sell to you. It never hurts to ask. They may also be able to find deals for you at the commissary or through their deployment. It doesn't hurt to ask and if they're preparing for emergencies you may find a friend at heart.

Since MREs were originally developed for the military, this is a great route to go. You'll find that many military personnel are stockpiling food and other emergency supplies but keeping quiet. Once they know you're on board, you may be able to work together to stockpile some MREs.

MREs offer a full balanced diet. Everything you need to eat a healthy meal is in there. From an entree to a beverage (usually coffee, tea or a juice drink) and side dishes you'll have what you need. Some even have snacks and desserts. Military versions will also have an FRH or flameless ration heater. This is a small unit that you break open and place into your meal packet. It will heat it up to serving temperature.

All you'll ever need to do is add some water to your meal packet and you'll be ready to eat a hot healthy well balanced meal in no time. It's that simple. Utensils and all are typically included in the military versions of MREs.

Bulk Stores

Some bulk or big box stores also offer MREs. You can find them in the section of the store that sells in bulk or sells items to larger sized families. They may or may not be on sale, however, if you're buying in a bulk store or a big box store, you can rest assured that eventually, they will go on the sale cycle.

Such stores typically have a six-week sales cycle so ask someone when they will go on sale and then you can return to the store during the time that they are on sale and go from there. This is a great way to stock up on your MREs and plan ahead.

During certain seasons, such stores may also give coupons out that you can use on anything that you like in the store. Take advantage of these and whenever possible, combine them with other sales. This will help you to save huge on your food budget and stock up even more.

If you know someone who works there, or you work there yourself, you may also be eligible for an employee discount. It never hurts to ask a friend who works there if they'd be willing to use their employee discount and buy some for you if you reimburse them. It could save you a lot on the MREs that you wish to purchase.

Outlet Stores

In some areas, there are outlet stores. These stores take surplus products from other stores or special sales, and they put them on sale. If you have one of these in your area you can check back periodically to see if they have any of these available. Not all of them will have MREs, but a select few will have them.

If you find them here you can take advantage of them and stock up. Outlet stores have rock-bottom prices and will help you to save a small fortune on MREs if they happen to have them in stock. It's kind of hit and miss at these stores as they take surplus from sales and manufacturers when items don't sell or the sale is over.

Outlet stores have been around for many years and in addition to accepting coupons, they also accept food assistance programs and manufacturers coupons as well as giving out store coupons on top of those.

You're sure to save some money if you find them in these stores. Again, not all areas have these stores, but if you find one in your area or have one within an hours drive that has them, it may be well worth the drive that it takes to get to them and take advantage of the deals.

Relatives

Many people were raised to stockpile foods. If you have an older relative that has been doing this, you may be able to talk to them about their food storage and buy some of them. This is especially true if they are moving, or in need of elderly medical services and moving to a residential facility where they will be receiving more care.

Many don't want to get rid of such food stores, but they will sell you some or they will ask you to "hold" on to their food stores for them until they leave the facility. While some won't ever leave the facility, others will and if you reassure them that you'll mind them for them, they will be forever grateful and you can help take care of them and have more food as well.

Other relatives will ask you to share in the cost of buying in bulk. This works well too and is a great way to save money. Typically, the more of a product that you buy, the lower the overall cost. Many people have been able to pay as little as $4.50 per package of MRE by buying larger sized quantities and dividing them up amongst a larger group of family members.

While this particular method isn't really a sale per se, it is a way to save a lot of money on your food supply so that you don't have to stress over it. You can find so many ways to save on your MREs if you just step back for a few moments and assess your options.

Groups

There are many groups that buy food in bulk and share it amongst themselves. This is a great way to save a small fortune on your MREs. You can join a preppers group, or a group of food savers and save a lot on your MREs.

Group discounts can net you huge savings and you'll love the amount of money that you can save. You can use your savings to buy more money, or spend it on other supplies for other needs.

Group discounts aren't anything new, many organizations use them to save a lot of money. From church groups to gardening groups and more there are many ways to join a group and net huge savings. Get your family and friends together and create your own group. It only takes a meeting a month to make it a group and by pooling your money you may find that you're able to stockpile a huge amount of food in a short amount of time.

Add this group discount to a sale and you're sure to save even more. It's amazing how much savings you can get when you're stacking deals and offers. It can be a daunting task to stock up on food when you're on a budget, but by joining a group you can find that it's much more manageable.

In an effort to take advantage of sales on MREs, many people combine several of the above-mentioned ideas together to take advantage of ways to find them on sale. It's not unusual to find that someone works closely with a group of friends or an organization to save money on their MREs. Civilian MREs are slightly different from the Military versions of MREs, however, they offer the same nutrition in an easy to prepare packaged ready to eat a meal.

It's not unusual to find them in camping supply areas of some sporting goods stores or other stores. Learning to watch for sales it the best trick to getting a great deal on them. You can also try shopping for deals on sites or in stores that offer "Price Match". Here you can find a steal of a deal because they want your business. Bring in the ad or have it on your phone to show them and they will match the price of the sale or deal that you found.

This is a great way to stock up and save. Many stores do this to compete for business. It's a great way for you to do all of your shopping in one easy to shop location. It can also save you a bundle of money on things that you buy.

Once you've signed up for a few newsletters and deals you'll find that all you have to do is sit back and watch for the deals to pour in. Once you see these deals, it's time to jump in and take advantage of them. It's fun and easy if you just take the time to mix and match the various suggestions here and you'll find that you're stockpiling food for a fraction of the cost.  

Now that you know all the ins and outs of saving money on your MREs, you can begin to take advantage of them and stockpile your own MREs. You'll find them handy for a variety of uses including camping, hiking, sporting events, flying, quick meals on busy days, and more.

Be sure that you sign up for every deal you can find and don't be afraid to purchase your MREs from more than one source so that you can take advantage of such deals on MREs. Your savings will help you to buy even more and be well stocked up for any event that you may have come up. Even if you've been laid off or are out of work, your family can eat a healthy nutritious meal if you stock up on MREs when you can afford them on sale. Start saving now and stock up on great deals for your family.

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Learn More About XMRE Meals

MRE's, which stands for meals ready to eat, was created for military soldiers when they were in the field. The soldiers needed a way to have meals that would sustain them and keep them strong. At the same time, these meals needed to be light weight so that they could carry enough when they were in the field. Here we will take a look at some facts about MRE's and we will give a comprehensive XMRE meals review.

The New Trend For Survivalist And Extreme Sports  Enthusiast

Although these meals were designed for military soldiers that were in the field and typically engaged in warfare, there has been a new trend regarding MREs. Survivalist have long looked for ways to provide themselves with shelter and food in the case that a natural disaster or terrorist attack were to take place. One of the biggest issues with trying to prepare for such an event is to be able to have edible food that can last for a substantial amount of time.

In the past, canned and jarred food were among the type of choices. Of course, there has been dried food like Ramen and cup of noodle and other such food that has been around for a very long time. For that reason, many of the choices that the survivalist would use would be among those things. Canned goods, dried goods, and other items that were made to last with minimal or no refrigeration required and fast and easy to eat.

It is no surprise that once they learned about MREs it became among the favorite items for survivalists. These types of meals can be kept for an extended period of time without any refrigeration, they are fixed easily and quickly without having the need to have heat to make a hot meal, and they're lightweight.

For the same reason, those into extreme sports also began to favor this type of meal. When they are on extreme adventures either climbing or long hikes or rafting and other activities that require them to be out in the elements for an extended period of time, having lightweight food that doesn't need refrigeration is very helpful. This led the sports enthusiast to favor this type of meal above others in a similar way that survivalist did.

This led to companies making these meals for the civilian population, whereas in the past, they were made exclusively for the military.

How MREs Came Into Existence

Early attempts at this type of meal trace all the way back to the last World War. Obviously, at that time the technology wasn't available to make the type of meals that are being made today. None the less, soldiers have always had the need for meals that are easy to carry and that don't require any type of refrigeration. One of the problems that many soldiers complained about in the earliest attempts at making this type of meal, is the fact that the taste of the meals was limited and the choices were limited.

The military came to realize that they needed to supply the soldiers with more than just sustenance. For the soldiers to remain not only strong but strong of mind, meant that they needed to have meals that they could choose among so that if one day or one meal they ate one thing, the next one they could eat something different and not just the same thing every time. It also was found that where possible, improving the taste was similarly important.

For that reason, the companies that make these meals began looking into ways to make a wider variety of choices and to be able to add spices and other ingredients that would improve the overall taste. Obviously, this type of meal is not likely to ever be something of gourmet taste but none the less, the leaders of the military and the makers of these types of meals agreed that improving the choices available and the taste was something that was important.

Are MREs Suitable For Long-Term Survival Such As A Nuclear Holocaust?

Some survivalists are interested in using these meals to store in a bunker somewhere that they feel they could survive World War 3 in. If this is your intention then there are a few things that you want to be aware of. The first thing is how long will these food packages be good for.

Under the ideal conditions where pest and humidity and heat are kept at reasonable levels, then these meals are considered good for up to five years. It is possible that you may be able to eat these past five years but that's the longest that's recommended. One of the things that you have to keep in mind is that it's not just a matter of filling your stomach but also giving the body the nutrition that it needs. The older these meals are the more they lose any nutrition that they once had.

As part of the XMRE comprehensive review,  we found that there were many good aspects about this maker's meals but it should be said that they have more sodium content than is recommended for the average person. Many survivalists may not think about that as being so important but if you need to eat these on a daily basis or even in fact as your only food source, then it could become a significant concern.

Especially as someone begins to age or if they have existing conditions such as hypertension or high blood pressure, heart disease, or other similar types of chronic conditions, then consuming too much salt can be serious. That said, in a survival situation, eating is a good thing and XMREs are better than most others. Another thing that anyone that is keeping these for survival purposes will need to do is to regularly rotate out the food. So if you're storing some emergency bunker with food and you're stocking it with these MREs, then you'll need to make sure that on a routine basis that you rotate them out and consume the ones that are getting older and replaced them with new ones.

XMREs Review

Of the makers of this type of meal for civilians, this is among one of the highest quality. There's no question that there's a lot to be said about this maker. Although they are, in our consideration, one of the best tasting of these meals we do recommend that you buy a small amount and taste it to make sure that it's something that you like. Also, if you're going to be getting this for your family to eat as well, then you should have each of them try it to see what they think. Obviously, the most awesome food on the planet will not be liked by someone. For that reason, while this is unquestionably one of the better tasting MREs, it is still highly recommended that you and any others that will be eating it, try it to make sure that it's going to be okay for everyone.

The 24-Hour Test

It is our review of this product that it is a solid Meal Ready-to-Eat and we give it a thumbs up as our review. That said, we realize that there are a lot of people out there and so what we recommend is that you give your taste test 24 hours. It's not just a matter of it being suitable for your palate but also for your stomach. For this reason, you want to take 24 hours to see how your stomach digest it and to make sure that there's no problem.

Meal Choices

Once you've done the taste test and the 24-hour test, and you have decided that XMRE meals are the right choice for you, then you'll be interested in knowing what type of meal choices they have available. Some of the first menu items that you will notice are chili and macaroni, southwest style beef with black bean sauce, cheese tortellini, shredded beef with barbecue sauce, and chicken pesto pasta.

The entrees include vegetarian choices along with chicken and beef for those who eat meat. The meals include flour tortillas and snack bread. The meals will include snacks and among those are corn nuggets and raisin mixes as well as other dry fruit mixes. Some sauces that are available include fruit jams and jellies as well as cheese spreads and peanut butter.

These meals even include desserts and among those are cookies, pound cakes, puddings and wet packed fruit. Some of the drink mixes included an assortment of fruity flavors. There was also a single serving of instant coffee. There is a hot beverage bag included in each meal. These meals also include salt and pepper along with creamer and sugar. Since the meals already have too much salt, however, we wouldn't recommend adding more.

So that survivalist, as well as soldiers, can have a hot meal there are flameless heater meals. These meals can be made to be hot without using any type of fire. In an emergency, the XMREs are a great choice. Try them today.

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Why You Should Buy Self Heating Meals

If you spend a lot of time camping, you already know about outdoor cooking. However, if you're trying to stock up on food for emergency situations, you may not have heard of self-heating meals.

Self-heating meals are an ideal alternative to cooking meals outdoors when you're camping. Here are some of the benefits of self-heating meals.

Long Term Storage

It won't matter if you store the meals for a long period of time. These are going to last a very long time. Your meals won't require refrigeration nor will you have to store them in any special means, they can be stored on a shelf or in a closet or wherever you happen to have room.

Easy To Heat

It's so easy to heat these meals that even your child can do it. All you have to do is use the heating pack that allows you to heat the meal. It will deliver you a home cooked meal even if you're nowhere near a  heat source. You'll love the home cooking no matter where you're at or what the situation is. Small and lightweight, it won't be any easier to find a portable meal than this. 

Plenty Of Options

Regardless of what you're craving, you'll love these self-heating meals. With a wide variety of flavors, you'll have plenty to choose from.

With so many to choose from you'll always have something that you like on hand. You can stock up and keep them handy for any situation.

If you're seeking a way to stock up on food for camping or emergencies, this is a great way to do it. You'll appreciate the variety and the fact that you can readily heat these and eat a hot and healthy meal. It's never been easier than this to have healthy meals at the ready. Your family will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

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