On Thu, 16 Oct 2003 18:56:46 +0100, "On-Liner" > wrote:
>I suppose that as the majority of the survival related sites are US based,
>the bias to US sources (or almost total exclusion of non-US sources) is
>understandable.
>However, there are people from all around the world who would like to see
>more suppliers listed for their areas.
>
>Two similar suppliers for the UK a
>
>http://www.hotpackmeals.co.uk/index.html
>Hot PackT Self-Heating Meals offer a cost effective solution for instant hot
>food and is the answer for flameless ration pack heating, away from home or
>base.
>
>
>https://clarahost.clara.net/www.hotcan.com/english.htm
>Simple, quick and easy to use, HOTCANŽ represents a real breakthrough in the
>ready prepared food market. Whether you are at your place of work or
>leisure, from now on you can enjoy a hot, well balanced meal which has all
>the gourmet touches of great prepared cuisine.
>
>These both provide meal packs which offer a single meal per container.
>The hot packs use a sealed, foil pouch with a water activated heater (the
>same style as the MRE heaters).
>The HOTCANs have an air activated heater built into the walls of the can,
>with the food in a separate section in the middle. Activation is achieved
>by piercing the inner seal within the heater section via pre-drilled holes
>in the top of the outer container. (Piercing spike included with can.)
>
>
>More UK suppliers:
>
>http://www.springfields.biz/Index.asp
>Springfields offer a wide selection of survival equipment and ration packs.
>They sell a variety of dry ration packs from Reiter, as well as seven menus
>of 24 hour GP Rations (the sort used by the British army).
>
>
>http://www.adventure1.co.uk/
>
>Offer a variety of equipment and currently sell MRE's with the following
>menu options available.
>beef stew -- grilled chicken breast -- beef with mushrooms -- meatloaf --
>jamaican pork chops -- chicken cavatelli
>
>
>http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=home
>
>Again, a full range of equipment and survival gear along with food packs,
>mint cakes and hydro-packs.
>The food packs are pre-prepared meals that can be eaten hot or cold.
>
>
>http://www.milisupply.com/index.htm
>Amongst other army surplus gear is a selection of food prep/serving
>equipment including cookers, mess tins, cutlery and so on.
>No food is available for sale via this site.
>
>
>There is a noticable lack of sites offering long term storage equipment
>options or even foods for long term storage. The majority of the meal packs
>from UK sites have a shelf life of four years or less, depending on
>manufacture date.
>
>On-Liner
>
Well, far out! I have some Canadian sources in the FAQ, but overseas
sources of storage foods and/or food storage/preservation equipment
has always been thin on the ground so far as I could find. Of course,
it's been four years since the last update so some companies that
weren't on the net back then have come online now. The FAQ readership
is world wide so to the extent that I can help them out I include
international sources.
Thanks for the links!
......Alan.
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