Only just recently learned about Steve1989MREInfo (aka “Let’s Get This Out On a Tray, Nice” dude), who records soothingly comprehensive video reviews of military rations from around the world and through history.

I was especially interested in the Humanitarian Daily Rations, airdropped by the US to feed a wide range of civilian populations in crisis — how are they adapted to fit a variety of dietary restrictions? (The answer: lots of beans and lentils and rice. Interestingly they still include peanut butter packets; I guess peanut allergies aren’t much of a concern.)

• Year 2000 Yellow Pack review
• Year 2003 Pink Pack review (colour was changed because the yellow looked too much like undetonated cluster bombs)

Also thinking of getting some civilian MREs for emergency or camping use. And in case you were wondering, yes, there are Filipino MREs as well.