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      Operation Just ‘Cos 1992
 

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In 1992 a cartel of confectionary smugglers seized control of a small island off the south coast of England.

To restore order and ensure American tourists were not over charged for Mr Whippies the US Army’s 99th infantry division “the Twinkie eaters” were deployed by passenger ferry from Lymington.

When the Pentagon realised they had mistakenly reacted to a screen play by Anthony Minghella a truce was negotiated. The cartel would supply 4000 Fab’s in exchange for temporary custody of Heather Locklear.

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The stuff that is marked best before June2022 seems to be fine. I mean the kids didn’t notice.

 
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Cannonfodder said:
Very nice. Where did you get them? The site which is probably going to become my regular haunt doesn't provide lunch do I've been looking around for a good deal on MREs
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MRE's in their various forms are usually VERY expensive, unless you start looking at your lesser known eastern European menu  variants, but you'd better have a strong stomach lol. 

For an average skirmish day, a half decent packed lunch should more than cover your need, MREs are better suited to a hard routine 72hr milsim, massive concentrated calorie intake, little waste product?, & compact packaging. 

 
It is literally a loadout…. ?

I do tend to carry a full belt kit for skirmishes, so scran and a couple of canteens are habit.

I do buy bits and bobs from evaq8/adventurefood/ukpreppershop etc but mostly of it is “from a mate”.

I quiet like some of the French rations. It’s just their beer that is too frothy! Never delved into the Eastern European stuff apart from the odd entree.

Half a rat pack is good for a day at work or an overnight camping trip if you are just bimbling along. A long spoon is a useful accessory. ?

 
Tackle said:
MRE's in their various forms are usually VERY expensive, unless you start looking at your lesser known eastern European menu  variants, but you'd better have a strong stomach lol. 

For an average skirmish day, a half decent packed lunch should more than cover your need, MREs are better suited to a hard routine 72hr milsim, massive concentrated calorie intake, little waste product?, & compact packaging. 
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They definitely are, hence me hoping for a lead on cheaper ones. I'm not planning on eating a whole 24hr pack on a skirmish day (I learnt not to do that the hard way?). I just find it nice to have something warm to eat, especially as the temperatures drop.

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I do buy bits and bobs from evaq8/adventurefood/ukpreppershop etc but mostly of it is “from a mate
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Fair enough, I suspected that would be the case. 

 
Easy remedy, a jetboil, spare cup & a tin of all day breakfast from the shop, hot meal in 2 minutes ??. 

To be fair a jetboil, or one of the decent copies, is a great compact investment, whether its for winter regular skirmishes or full on milsim weekenders, the ability to knock up a steaming hot cup of tea/coffee/bovril/hot chocolate at a minutes notice is an absolute lifesaver & can make all the difference to the morale of yourself & those around. 

It's a priceless asset?. 

Ask any ex squaddie lol

 
I've already got mess tins and a mini camping stove (not sure of the make but it's pretty good at heating up water quickly) so I'm sorted for that. The tin sounds like a good idea as even the civi camping meals can work out a bit pricey when you add the postage, especially now that my local mountain warehouse have stopped selling them in store

 
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I didn’t realise MW had stopped stocking meals in store. I do pick up packs in the high street if there is a sale ie. Every other week at Millets.

Much prefer the wet meals over freeze dried so they can be eaten cold. But I usually have some of the latter in the tactical bumbag as they are so light.

I’ve heard Firemaple do a decent Jetboil clone but haven’t tried them as I have the original and a zip. 
 

I usually have Firedragon blocks on me as they are pretty stable. And they make a nice aperitif to crayons if doing  milsim!

I forgot it’s a picture thread so….

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