One of the most popular options for emergency foodstuff are MREs. MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat) were developed for the military and contain a full meal which includes an entree, dessert and more. MREs can be a bit costly but they are prepared and packed with much thought and care, which means you get a nutritionally balanced meal in a small, slim packet. The question is, how long do they last?
According to MREinfo, it depends on how long they are stored at at what temperatures. The range is quite extreme – between one month and over 10 years! Whether they still taste good after all that time is subject to debate.
You can get MREs at military surplus stores or eBay, and there are also “commercial” versions which have been developed for civilian use.
