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MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) are meals that the military eats while overseas or not at their regular stations. They are easy to store, compact, convenient, and contain all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

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    Can I use cold water?
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    I'm sure you "can," as in the meal would still be edible, but there would be a huge quality and consistency difference. I would recommend you stick with hot water if you can.
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    How many MREs are in a case?
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    There are typically 12 MREs in a case.
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    Will it work just to heat in small pot of boiled water?
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    Yes you can heat an MRE in boiled water just make sure it's medium level of heat and then cook for 5-8 minutes.
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      • MREs are great for emergency purposes, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
      • MRE's can be found in military surplus stores or on eBay. However, be careful and alert while browsing eBay; a good price for a case should be about $50 to $60 (USD).
      • The items usually contained in a MRE are the main entrée, side dish, crackers, peanut butter, cheese spread, dessert, instant coffee, matches, heater, and a spoon.
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