I bought several cases of MRE's in 2006 that have a manufacture date of late 2005. They have been stored in a climate controlled house since I bought them. I read all the charts on shelf life, and these have gone way beyond what is recommended. I can't get myself to throw them out.
My feeling is that MREs are still edible for many, many, years beyond what the shelf life charts show. Even up to 20 years. Anyone have experience with "out of date" MREs? What are your thoughts on this?
At an average of $80-$85 per case, plus shipping, it's too expensive to replace them every 5 or 6 years. I have a pretty good stock of #10 can freeze dried food, but I want to keep MREs on hand too.
My feeling is that MREs are still edible for many, many, years beyond what the shelf life charts show. Even up to 20 years. Anyone have experience with "out of date" MREs? What are your thoughts on this?
At an average of $80-$85 per case, plus shipping, it's too expensive to replace them every 5 or 6 years. I have a pretty good stock of #10 can freeze dried food, but I want to keep MREs on hand too.