unfortunately that won't ever be the case. The material used for MREs is slightly stronger, and intentional. It's designed under the idea that a servicemember will be out on sand, dirt, gravel, rocks, etc. Softer plastics would tear easier. A greater degree of material means that the same size would just cost a lot more. Using a smaller package, also means less magnesium used for heating too. It is double cost beneficial. The hard truth is, it isn't practical in cost or effectiveness. Most MREs used if the ration heater is expected to be used, is under training environment or defendable positions. For training environment it basically means any field exercise, the initial basic combat trainings, and mostly traddoc for logistics and timing. It isn't a main portion of meals for when a soldier would eat them. Think of it this way. How many MREs a solder would eat during a 3 year service period. Likely only a few months worth, if they never deploy to a combat zone. Now regarding combat zones and MREs. MREs are supposed to be used for combat and deployed scenarios, however it gets awkward. If a unit is defended or holding position at a strongly defended position, they will likely not be eating MREs period. If a unit is out on the frontline or in a precarious position, they would be eating MREs. Now if they are in the frontline or precarious position, they would have likely not bothered to heat up their MREs most of the time. Why? because its a waste of time. Modern warfare is not like trench warfare, where holding a position/line is similar to guarding a position. They are dynamic situations that ebb, flow, and vary instance to instance now based on enemy interaction and ally movement. Most servicemembers don't even bother trying to eat the whole MRE in one sitting, but break it down and snack on it through out the day when in those situations. My source, is me. Was a 92g Food service specialist AKA cook and deployed 2010 kandahar afaganistan. I was at both a Air base, forward base, and eventually a frontline outpost. Cop Coke was the outpost I was assigned at where I fed 2 infantry companies. Their combat engagements lasted anywhere form 2 hours to 2 weeks. If they lasted a while, even if I setup and sent out MRE cases to them, I would get open cases full of heaters, condiment packets, and stuff people didnt want to keep. They simply didn't want to waste time heating stuff up. The big house knows this, and they only keep heaters in the meals purely for propaganda and luxury if able to actually use them.
Great to see one of those rations finally edible. You are right though, those heaters are really good for heating multiple meals if necessary. Thanks for sharing!!
I'm thinking of how to maximize this simple ration and that would be to cut the heating element in half, heat the ravioli and eat from the bag while the tortilla and jelly heat with the other half. Then you have a clean tray to eat your hot tortilla/hot jelly pancake as sort of a dessert.
Howdy Amigo! I have seen several of these reviewed, over last few weeks. I have not tried one yet. They seem to be as good as an HDR, and sometimes better. 2 tortillas would be nice, agreed. Like HDR, no drinks are A downer. Have to admit, heck of an FRH! The meal looked good, so did your review Paul. Nicely done. Sorry I am behind on watching friends reviews. I have been under the weather again. Peace, John.
I don't like ravioli but id eat it in an emergency thats for sure. 👍😊😘
I sure wish MREs had this type of FRH it can hold numerous items and it works so well.
@@donaldparlett7708 Agreed!
unfortunately that won't ever be the case.
The material used for MREs is slightly stronger, and intentional. It's designed under the idea that a servicemember will be out on sand, dirt, gravel, rocks, etc. Softer plastics would tear easier. A greater degree of material means that the same size would just cost a lot more.
Using a smaller package, also means less magnesium used for heating too. It is double cost beneficial.
The hard truth is, it isn't practical in cost or effectiveness.
Most MREs used if the ration heater is expected to be used, is under training environment or defendable positions. For training environment it basically means any field exercise, the initial basic combat trainings, and mostly traddoc for logistics and timing. It isn't a main portion of meals for when a soldier would eat them.
Think of it this way. How many MREs a solder would eat during a 3 year service period. Likely only a few months worth, if they never deploy to a combat zone.
Now regarding combat zones and MREs. MREs are supposed to be used for combat and deployed scenarios, however it gets awkward. If a unit is defended or holding position at a strongly defended position, they will likely not be eating MREs period. If a unit is out on the frontline or in a precarious position, they would be eating MREs.
Now if they are in the frontline or precarious position, they would have likely not bothered to heat up their MREs most of the time. Why? because its a waste of time. Modern warfare is not like trench warfare, where holding a position/line is similar to guarding a position. They are dynamic situations that ebb, flow, and vary instance to instance now based on enemy interaction and ally movement. Most servicemembers don't even bother trying to eat the whole MRE in one sitting, but break it down and snack on it through out the day when in those situations.
My source, is me. Was a 92g Food service specialist AKA cook and deployed 2010 kandahar afaganistan. I was at both a Air base, forward base, and eventually a frontline outpost. Cop Coke was the outpost I was assigned at where I fed 2 infantry companies. Their combat engagements lasted anywhere form 2 hours to 2 weeks. If they lasted a while, even if I setup and sent out MRE cases to them, I would get open cases full of heaters, condiment packets, and stuff people didnt want to keep. They simply didn't want to waste time heating stuff up.
The big house knows this, and they only keep heaters in the meals purely for propaganda and luxury if able to actually use them.
@@yummychips_ Thanks for sharing that information
Great review, very informative. Many people in FL are receiving A-pac or Chef meals and Water. Great job explaining Paul.
@garystevens4008 Thanks bud!
Great to see one of those rations finally edible. You are right though, those heaters are really good for heating multiple meals if necessary. Thanks for sharing!!
@thisandthatwithmatt Your welcome brother!
Just bought a case (2024 inspection date). Thanks for the review!
@5.56Media Your welcome!
I'm thinking of how to maximize this simple ration and that would be to cut the heating element in half, heat the ravioli and eat from the bag while the tortilla and jelly heat with the other half. Then you have a clean tray to eat your hot tortilla/hot jelly pancake as sort of a dessert.
@@barryoconnor721 Great Idea!
Probably the best thing you can get in an emergency situation... Very basic, but gets you by...
Nice review Paul..
@@ImMadMaxxx Thanks!
The menu is ridiculous.
Howdy Amigo! I have seen several of these reviewed, over last few weeks. I have not tried one yet. They seem to be as good as an HDR, and sometimes better. 2 tortillas would be nice, agreed. Like HDR, no drinks are A downer. Have to admit, heck of an FRH! The meal looked good, so did your review Paul. Nicely done. Sorry I am behind on watching friends reviews. I have been under the weather again. Peace, John.
Thanks bud take care!
Them mini raviolis are absolutely delicious
@@choossuck7653 👍
holy crap thems some stubby fingers.
@@trollololol3034 Aren't they pretty!
Can you order these from somewhere or is it available only during an emergency? I just wanna try one
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@@PaulsGearReview thanks for the link and reply!
@@UncleSanDiego MY pleasure!
Coming from the U.S. government i thought the ration would be halal kosher and vegetarian to appease all cultures.
These are for the u.s only