Emergency Essentials - MRE Peanut Butter

karlsgunbunker · 05-14-2008

Emergency Essentials has Group specials every month.
All group specials have free shipping.
To get the special price you have to buy a minimum number.

One of the specials this month is a Pack of 25 MRE peanut butter packets for $5 Minimum order is 12 to get that price.
That's 300 packets for $60 with free shipping.

MRE Peanut Butter 25-Pack - Emergency Essentials

If you don't need that much get together with some other members and split it up. That's why it's called a "Group Special".

Other Group specials this month:

Emergency Essentials Group Specials

Is there any interest in forming a "Group" to take advantage of these specials?
They have new specials every month.

Each month we could decide if there is any interest and make a group purchase.

Mr. Mysterious · 05-16-2008

Ahhh MRE peanut butter. It's probably pretty good to have on hand. It's packed with nutrients and heavily fortified with vitamins.

Feign · 05-16-2008

I'm down for $10 worth.

Is the first aid kit worth $25 if eight got in on it?

rhino · 05-16-2008

Man, I can't stop thinking about MRE peanut butter.

Disclosure: I am a peanut butter addict.

Back in the 1970s, I had relatives in California who got assistance from the gov't in the form of food. When they'd get a #10 can of gov't issue peanut butter, they'd send it to me because they didn't like it. The stuff was awesome ... all gritty and sweet like the inside of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.

I'd like to think the MRE peanut butter is similar, but it's probably more like real peanut butter. That's not bad, but just not the same.

What's the real shelf life of a packet of MRE peanute butter? Indefinite as long as the package remains intact? What's the life expectency of an unopened jar of JIF? Too bad no one cans peanut butter commercially.

Josh Smith · 05-16-2008

This isn't GI, is it? I thought they could no longer sell military or government as of a number of years ago, and so private companies are taking over production for demand?

This stuff doesn't look like it has the concentrated calories of the military stuff...?

Josh <><

RogerB · 05-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Mysterious

Ahhh MRE peanut butter. It's probably pretty good to have on hand. It's packed with nutrients and heavily fortified with vitamins.

Yes and add some bug repellent juice to it and stir to mix... and you have a damn fine Sterno like heat source. In case you wanted to heat up something else rather than eating peanut butter.

rhino · 05-16-2008

Man, I'll need some kind of preserved-forever-in-mylar crackers to go with this stuff!

karlsgunbunker · 05-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Smith

This isn't GI, is it? I thought they could no longer sell military or government as of a number of years ago, and so private companies are taking over production for demand?

This stuff doesn't look like it has the concentrated calories of the military stuff...?

Josh <><

Yes it's the real deal GI issue Peanut butter.
Same stuff you get in MRE meal packs.

I have 400 packets (Wife and Kids love PB)
Also have 100 or so jelly packets.

flagtag · 05-17-2008

Emergency Essentials has so many great deals - not just food.
Did any of you request the catalog? Best way to make sure you don't miss any of the great deals. Having a hard copy to carry around is a great way to get others involved. The more that get into it, the more secure we all will be.

rhino · 05-24-2008

I can now testify that the current version of MRE peanut butter is freakin' good.

Each packet contains 1.5 oz, which is 250 Cal, 10g protein, 10g carbohydrates, 21g fat. If you're under a lot of physical stress, it would ideal food, especially in cold weather when you need significant amounts of fat on a regular basis. It also has Vitamins C, A, B6, and B1 added to complement the existing nutrients.

Does anyone know how to interpret the date coding on these things? The one I have in front of me is stamped with "72157TP," with no other markings indicating date or lot number.

I'm guessing the shelf life is guaranteed ten years, but of course we don't know when this was made. I suspect it will remain edible indefinitely as long as the package is not damaged and its stored at temperatures that humans can tolerate.

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karlsgunbunker 01FFL - Arming America Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indy, Airport Area Posts: 688	Emergency Essentials - MRE Peanut Butter Emergency Essentials has Group specials every month. All group specials have free shipping. To get the special price you have to buy a minimum number. One of the specials this month is a Pack of 25 MRE peanut butter packets for $5 Minimum order is 12 to get that price. That's 300 packets for $60 with free shipping. MRE Peanut Butter 25-Pack - Emergency Essentials If you don't need that much get together with some other members and split it up. That's why it's called a "Group Special". Other Group specials this month: Emergency Essentials Group Specials Is there any interest in forming a "Group" to take advantage of these specials? They have new specials every month. Each month we could decide if there is any interest and make a group purchase. __________________ KGB 01FFL - $15 Transfers in Indianapolis Area "There is one Firearm for every Twelve people... How do I arm the other Eleven?"

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Feign Springfield XD40 Service in Olive Green Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Columbus-ish Posts: 204	I'm down for $10 worth. Is the first aid kit worth $25 if eight got in on it? __________________ Always looking forward...

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Josh Smith Plinker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wabash Posts: 187	This isn't GI, is it? I thought they could no longer sell military or government as of a number of years ago, and so private companies are taking over production for demand? This stuff doesn't look like it has the concentrated calories of the military stuff...? Josh <>< __________________ The Roman Empire fell due to a large, corrupt government, overspending, an overextended military, insecure borders, and the illegal immigration of Goths, barbarians (anyone who was not educated), and religious fanatics. Sound familiar?

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05-16-2008	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Mysterious Plinker Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 59	Ahhh MRE peanut butter. It's probably pretty good to have on hand. It's packed with nutrients and heavily fortified with vitamins.

05-16-2008	#4 (permalink)
rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,246	Man, I can't stop thinking about MRE peanut butter. Disclosure: I am a peanut butter addict. Back in the 1970s, I had relatives in California who got assistance from the gov't in the form of food. When they'd get a #10 can of gov't issue peanut butter, they'd send it to me because they didn't like it. The stuff was awesome ... all gritty and sweet like the inside of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. I'd like to think the MRE peanut butter is similar, but it's probably more like real peanut butter. That's not bad, but just not the same. What's the real shelf life of a packet of MRE peanute butter? Indefinite as long as the package remains intact? What's the life expectency of an unopened jar of JIF? Too bad no one cans peanut butter commercially.

05-16-2008	#7 (permalink)
rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,246	Man, I'll need some kind of preserved-forever-in-mylar crackers to go with this stuff!

05-17-2008	#9 (permalink)
flagtag Sharpshooter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westville, IL Posts: 721	Emergency Essentials has so many great deals - not just food. Did any of you request the catalog? Best way to make sure you don't miss any of the great deals. Having a hard copy to carry around is a great way to get others involved. The more that get into it, the more secure we all will be.

05-24-2008	#10 (permalink)
rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,246	I can now testify that the current version of MRE peanut butter is freakin' good. Each packet contains 1.5 oz, which is 250 Cal, 10g protein, 10g carbohydrates, 21g fat. If you're under a lot of physical stress, it would ideal food, especially in cold weather when you need significant amounts of fat on a regular basis. It also has Vitamins C, A, B6, and B1 added to complement the existing nutrients. Does anyone know how to interpret the date coding on these things? The one I have in front of me is stamped with "72157TP," with no other markings indicating date or lot number. I'm guessing the shelf life is guaranteed ten years, but of course we don't know when this was made. I suspect it will remain edible indefinitely as long as the package is not damaged and its stored at temperatures that humans can tolerate.