MRE Crackers (50-Pack), Vegetable, Long Shelf Life

The good news is that the crackers I received were packaged on Aug. 1, 2020 (0213 stamped on the pouches). So, it appears I am getting fresh crackers. Also, I received 51 packs, not 50. Of course, we can't assume that will happen for everyone. These are the same crackers that go into military MREs. So, with proper temperature storage (below 70 degrees F), they could last 6-8 years. I just had a pack of crackers from a 2014 MRE meal and they tasted fine. As the other reviewer noted, the price is high ($48.60 with taxes for me), especially when compared with other products from Long Life Food Depot, the vendor. But let's take a closer look at what we are getting for our money. We need to look at the cost per cracker or per ounce compared with other crackers. There are 100 crackers, two per pack. So the price per cracker for me is .486 cents, .45 cents if you don't have taxes added. The package says the net weight is 1.34 oz. or 38 grams. I weighed the two crackers at 40 grams, or 1.41 oz. So, that is about .7 oz. per cracker. And the price is 69 cents per ounce. By comparison, Sailor Boy Pilot Crackers (38 crackers weighting about 32-33 oz. per package at about $11) works out to about 28.4 cents per cracker or 33 cents per ounce. Each cracker weighs about .86 oz. On the other hand, Mountain House #10 cans of pilot crackers (62 to a can with a net weight of 31 oz. and costing $27) works out to 43.5 cents per cracker or 87 cents an oz. So, these crackers are cheaper than Mountain House (which are difficult to find right now) and more expensive than Sailor Boy. But, in my opinion, these crackers will last longer. Sailor Boy crackers are wrapped in cellophane inside a cardboard box. And they don't come with any packed date or use by date. If long-term storage is your objective, these might be the way to go.

Great product. Very satisfied with purchase. Shipping was very quick. Items packaged well, nothing broken. Crackers taste good. Will buy from this company again.

These crackers are excellent for chili, cheese slices, smoked salmon or whatever else you might want a large, unsalted semi-fluffy cracker for. They store forever basically and are excellent just for regular use crackers. They do have a mild flavor as they are infused with some fine red peppers it appears and so they aren't bland at all. Only thing I would complain about is they are tiny bit expensive per each, but with 50 of them you will have plenty as they are very large. Neatly sorted into single serving pouches as well.

Sturdiness: They keep well and are filling Quality: The quality was quite good

I missed these crackers from my military days and brings back memories.

Taste terrible. Plain crackers are better but not in stock. I thought these were plain as the AI suggest this substitute.

Not the same as I got from uncles in the military.. they are vegetable crackers.. The ones I got were like giant saltines.. Not these. They left a residue, sorta waxy.

Taste good, different than regular MRE CRACKERS. slightly spicy.