British Armed Forces 24 hour MRE Field Test Review
Manufactured in the UK 02/2022
Weight: ~4 lbs
Overall Ration: 7\10
Pindi Channa Aloo: chickpeas, lentils and potatoes. Very mild flavor, filling.
Chili Con Carne: good amount of meat, quality chili
Sides: Cooked Rice - Chili Con Carne poured over it
Snacks: Salted Peanuts - good quality, not just pieces
Exotic Fruit Nougat Bar - good but very sugary
Cheese Oat Biscuits - not very cheesy more like a digestive McVitties biscuit
Cheddar Cheese Spread - very similar to US MRE but more oily
Cinnamon Cake - the best item in the pack. Soft, chewy, great flavor like bakery quality
Drinks: Energy Drink Peach Iced Tea, Grapefruit, Pear, Lime, Hot Chocolate
Good calories but lots of sugar in these drinks!
A step up from USA drink powders with vitamins
Accessories: Red Chili Sauce (sambal), Tea x 2, Coffee x 2, Chewing Gum, Sugar x 4, Creamer x 4, Wet Wipes x 2, Water Purification Tablets x 6, Tissues, Matches, Spork
Tea and coffee are of good quality.
High quality hurricane matches.
High quality water purification tablets.
Pros:
- Good hearty mains with a good starch side
- Amazing Cake
- Plenty of electrolytes
- Convenient bag, can fit inside a pack and carry easily
- Essential quality of life items: matches, water purification, wet wipes, trash bag
Cons:
- No heaters
- Too many sugary drinks
- Not the strongest spork
- Only 3 snacks for all day
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