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I've eaten those ready rations as a part of a job, where we were on it day after day for weeks. It's ok for the first 2 days, then it gets to be quite a pain for days. Best avoided, unless you really didn't have a choice. They are definitely a -lot- better an option than the survival biscuits thing. Those are proper horrible, but again, if it really is a question of survival, they are easy to store and will last ages.
The way they are setup, whats inside them, how they last etc etc are all based on constraints I would think we dont have when were out overlanding. There are however other read-to-eat type things that work well, with the same goals. Most supermarkets sell boil in a bag rice, there are also can'd things that can be poured out, heated and eaten. There is always things like dehydrated meats and veggies/fruits that could be added to the bag. Nuts and seeds can add flavour ( or a snack in itself). There are instant noodles, pasta etc that just needs hot water and a few things thrown in to make it nice. Some can'd meat can be nice, and I am not talking sardines!
if one was ready for it, I suspect it maybe possible to eat well, on the road, without needing major effort, for a week or more.
Karl, also, lets not forget you are already boiling water for your tea!
The way they are setup, whats inside them, how they last etc etc are all based on constraints I would think we dont have when were out overlanding. There are however other read-to-eat type things that work well, with the same goals. Most supermarkets sell boil in a bag rice, there are also can'd things that can be poured out, heated and eaten. There is always things like dehydrated meats and veggies/fruits that could be added to the bag. Nuts and seeds can add flavour ( or a snack in itself). There are instant noodles, pasta etc that just needs hot water and a few things thrown in to make it nice. Some can'd meat can be nice, and I am not talking sardines!
if one was ready for it, I suspect it maybe possible to eat well, on the road, without needing major effort, for a week or more.
Karl, also, lets not forget you are already boiling water for your tea!
