The MRE Challenge | 3 Days of Regret @BackpackingwithBuckley
The MRE Challenge | 3 Days of Regret  @BackpackingwithBuckley
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I took backpacking to the next level on this trip by committing to eat nothing but MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) the entire time. No fresh food, no trail snacks—just military-style rations from start to finish.

From the moment I hit the trail, every meal became an experience. Heating up entrees in the field, taste-testing different menus, and figuring out which ones actually hit the spot after a long day of hiking—it was all part of the challenge. Some meals surprised me… others, not so much.

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