DemolitionMan Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Out of discussion with colleagues about my Bundeswehr time I got curious if the combat rations had changed much in the past decade. Does anyone know a cheap source for them? I tried ebay and some military and outdoor shops but the prices are way too high in my opinion. I want to compare the current US, German, French and British ones. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted October 22, 2018 Members Share Posted October 22, 2018 Can't help with a source, just with a critic who compared most of them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Edited October 23, 2018 by 12Alfa 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have worked with many different nations armies, and found that the main difference is the selection of menu's. Most armies now have generally the boil in the bag type rations, not so 20-30 years ago. I also found that we trade our rations when working together for the fun of eating other's rats, and to mix it up our menus. Never did like any food in a army green can, or bag, just something about that form of packaging that did not sit well with me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marques Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 You should include the spanish ones in your comparison. If I remember correctly they are generally very well regarded even within the spanish army. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian90 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Polish Army rations are considered as one of the best. And I must say I really enjoy them myself, they can also be purchased on civilian market and I grab one or more if I have opportunity. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemolitionMan Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Thank you all for your input. I had a bit more luck in the meantime and was able to buy a couple of US, UK, French and German rations for a decent price. What I find lacking about most review videos is the kind of mess kit the different armies use. For example you can't complain about missing cutlery in a German pack when you know that each soldier is issued a standard re-usable set. Edited October 26, 2018 by DemolitionMan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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