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[hotel21]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meal,_Ready-to-Eat

The water heater is shown bottom left in the exploded contents part way down.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flameless_ration_heater

Remember, this is one meal and not 24 hours as per the UK ratpacks.

[tunnie]

Tunnie .. have a look on fleabay under ration packs ... loads of them there...

And contrary to popular belief .. the "quality" is extremely high .. as (1) they are designed with a very long shelf life, and (2) they have to give the energy a soldier requires in order to fight.. not just survive ....

Correctly prepared some of them actualy taste reasonably decent as well.

If memory serves me .. the 24 hour packs come in about 10 or 12 "menus"

HTH 

I did see ration packs on eBay, but felt they were quite a lot of money, almost much as a nice pub meal  :-/ They are popular on GS forum too. Looks like they are worth a go!

[hotel21]

Tunnie .. have a look on fleabay under ration packs ... loads of them there...

And contrary to popular belief .. the "quality" is extremely high .. as (1) they are designed with a very long shelf life, and (2) they have to give the energy a soldier requires in order to fight.. not just survive ....

Correctly prepared some of them actualy taste reasonably decent as well.

If memory serves me .. the 24 hour packs come in about 10 or 12 "menus"

HTH 

I did see ration packs on eBay, but felt they were quite a lot of money, almost much as a nice pub meal  :-/ They are popular on GS forum too. Looks like they are worth a go!

As said, it is 24 hours worth of food, not just one nice meal at dinnertime....

I'll send the few samples I have left.  Caveat Emptor, or whatever the cullinary equivelant is, 'cos they have been in my possession for a couple of years and goodness knows how long on the shelf in QM stores before that.      

[Entwood]

Tunnie .. have a look on fleabay under ration packs ... loads of them there...

And contrary to popular belief .. the "quality" is extremely high .. as (1) they are designed with a very long shelf life, and (2) they have to give the energy a soldier requires in order to fight.. not just survive ....

Correctly prepared some of them actualy taste reasonably decent as well.

If memory serves me .. the 24 hour packs come in about 10 or 12 "menus"

HTH 

I did see ration packs on eBay, but felt they were quite a lot of money, almost much as a nice pub meal  :-/ They are popular on GS forum too. Looks like they are worth a go!

A pub meal is one meal .. these are basically 3 meals and 2 snacks .. a full 24 hours worth of food ... makes them somewhat better value when thought of that way !!

Edit :  done a little searching ..  there are 12 menus ..

Menu 1

Bacon omelette & beans,
lamb curry & rice,
cream of tomato soup,
chocolate pudding in chocolate sauce,
tuna in light mayo,
isotonic lemon drink,
golden oat snack bar,
chocolate drink plain.

you also get in every pack ..

Instant coffee,
Oatmeal block,
Tea instant Black
Biscuits fruit filled
Beverage whitener
Biscuits service brown
Sugar
Chocolate bar
Boiled sweets

Yeast extract
Tabasco sauce
Jam
Chewing gum
Fruit grains

Matches waterproof
Water purification tablets
Paper tissues


HTH 

[tunnie]

Tunnie .. have a look on fleabay under ration packs ... loads of them there...

And contrary to popular belief .. the "quality" is extremely high .. as (1) they are designed with a very long shelf life, and (2) they have to give the energy a soldier requires in order to fight.. not just survive ....

Correctly prepared some of them actualy taste reasonably decent as well.

If memory serves me .. the 24 hour packs come in about 10 or 12 "menus"

HTH 

I did see ration packs on eBay, but felt they were quite a lot of money, almost much as a nice pub meal  :-/ They are popular on GS forum too. Looks like they are worth a go!

As said, it is 24 hours worth of food, not just one nice meal at dinnertime....

I'll send the few samples I have left.  Caveat Emptor, or whatever the cullinary equivelant is, 'cos they have been in my possession for a couple of years and goodness knows how long on the shelf in QM stores before that.      

Cheers, looking forward to giving them a whirl! 

[Kevin Wood]

This thread reminds me of the second week after I left home. I think week 1 was pot noodle, as they were on special offer in the student's union shop. Never again. Week 2 was boil in the bag stuff like this. Never again. Week 3 I figured out how to cook and lo and behold! flavour. As an added bonus "normal movements" were resumed too. I've never looked back.

There are so many nice little places to pick up food north of the border. Little village stores with nice deli counters, touristy tea shops with very nice cake, pubs, restaurants... I wouldn't be burdening myself with any survival food and all the related paraphernalia if I were heading North for a holiday.

Kevin

[hotel21]

........There are so many nice little places to pick up food north of the border. Little village stores with nice deli counters, touristy tea shops with very nice cake, pubs, restaurants... I wouldn't be burdening myself with any survival food and all the related paraphernalia if I were heading North for a holiday.

Kevin

Did try to tell him but he appears hellbent on doing a self contained Ray Meers thaaang without picking it fresh....   

[CaptainZok]

The englishman abroad.
Remember Tunns, always keep yer vest on and don't drink the water.

[aaronjb]

........There are so many nice little places to pick up food north of the border. Little village stores with nice deli counters, touristy tea shops with very nice cake, pubs, restaurants... I wouldn't be burdening myself with any survival food and all the related paraphernalia if I were heading North for a holiday.

Kevin

Did try to tell him but he appears hellbent on doing a self contained Ray Meers thaaang without picking it fresh....   

Oh.. someone really needs to 'adjust' tunnie's username.. 

[tunnie]

........There are so many nice little places to pick up food north of the border. Little village stores with nice deli counters, touristy tea shops with very nice cake, pubs, restaurants... I wouldn't be burdening myself with any survival food and all the related paraphernalia if I were heading North for a holiday.

Kevin

Did try to tell him but he appears hellbent on doing a self contained Ray Meers thaaang without picking it fresh....   

Oh.. someone really needs to 'adjust' tunnie's username.. 

 

I don't understand the fuss, £0.70p for an evening meal? I'm not going to beat that with local forage!

I don't have the skills, to trap animals and do a proper survival trip.

Another reason for these ideas, is wild camping. Apparently in Scouser land, you can camp almost where ever you want (at least its 100m away from a public road)

[tunnie]

Ohh and another reason for these cheapo meals is a trip to Norway is planned at some point, have you see the cost of living over there? 

Beer is £9 a pint! 

[aaronjb]

Ohh and another reason for these cheapo meals is a trip to Norway is planned at some point, have you see the cost of living over there? 

Beer is £9 a pint! 

So don't drink beer Used to be able to get a really decent meal in a little kebab shop (they served more than just kebabs ) just off Karl Johans Gate (the main street up to the palace) for about that price, including a glass of red..

'course if you wanted to eat in The Grand it was a tad more expensive but I highly recommend visiting Norway.