In modern times, the US military stockpiles “Meals Ready to Eat” (MREs), full meals that can be consumed with the convenience of just tearing open a bag, to sustain troops in the field.
2. Military-Style Ready-To-Eat Meals Meals Ready To Eat (MREs) are self-contained, shelf-stable rations used by the United States military. But unfortunately, they could wreak major havoc in space.