{"title":"Korean War and Vietnam War Historical Military Rations","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic reproductions, military history, collectible packaging, and edible ration kits.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"complete-edible-and-historically-accurate-korean-war-soldiers-ration-individual-combat","title":"Korean War US Army - Ration, Individual, Combat (RIC) (1951-1953)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHero Rations is so excited that to bring the very best WWII and Korean War fully edible, reusable reproduction Rations. This is the “crown jewel” of our ration offerings – the full day’s Korean War Ration, Individual, Combat (RIC)! The RIC was the most common ration issued during the Korean War and went through a number of changes from 1946-1950s. We offer two of the most common versions, which includes the large outer carton, three B Units, three M Units, fruit can, three spoons in divider and large accessory packet full of goodies. And our reproductions are FULLY EDIBLE with HISTORICALLY ACCURATE CONTENTS AND REUSABLE and REFILLABLE packaging designs in most cases! We have the longer shoebox style carton which was more common early during the Korean War and the later cubicle carton style. The RIC has a complex history with a lot of changes, but these two variants are perfect for your impression. NOTE: these variants include our NEW 2.0 style cans were are impervious to scratches and wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the unboxing video here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8niDZ7Iu75Q\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: Outer carton: Just like originals the kraft outer carton features reverse tuck lids, flaps and correct stamping. Three B Units – The three B Units, B-1, B-2, B-3 feature the CORRECT SIZE 300x308 cans with reusable designs! No more pop-top cans, or incorrectly sized cans like our competitors. The lid simply pops on and off. The cans are correctly OD lacquered, with exposed seam, three-piece design and lithographing right to the can – no decals or stickers here! Inside are the correct contents – laminate foil pouches for coffee and soluble milk, sugar sachet, compressed cocoa beverage disc, jam tins with blackberry or strawberry jam inside, chocolate discs and glassine separators. Top notch contents!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree M Units – Inside each of the M-Unit cans are pre-made freeze dried and fully cooked entrée items that match the contents of the cans! No more having to do this on your own! Simply add hot water, stir and wait 3-4 minutes and you have a superb hot entrée item! We have Beef Stew, Chicken and Noodles and Beef and Noodles, just like three of the original M Unit varieties! These cans are also OD lacquered, three-piece design with reusable tops and lithograph stamping on top. The inside of these cans are bare, no lining or solder so they are food-safe right in the can. The outer can lacquer is durable enough to add the hot water, so no need to heat the cans over flame and ruin the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree clear plastic spoons inside just like originals. Can of fruit – just like originals, commercial sized fruit can ready to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessory packet – inside the foil lined accessory packet are historically accurate reproduced contents – two soluble coffee packets, two soluble milk packets, two sugar sachets, toilet paper, three packs of gum (Topps or Wrigley’s PK), two books of matches, confection (Lifesavers or Sweet Chocolate Bars), water purification tablet bottle with label (empty) and two large foil lined sachets of soup mix. Simply put, this is the best of the best you will find. And with all the food items enclosed you’ll have enough food and variety to last you through several events and meals. And we offer the refill items too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences in the cubicle carton versus earlier shoebox style - The earlier KW shoebox carton contains three three M Units and three B units, fruit can, but lacks spoons and the accessory packet is the canned type which contains a fillable pack of smokes, matches, gum, coffee, creamer, sugar, toilet tissue and water purification tablets. The accessory packet can is also reusable too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTES: Refill items include all contents for the canned items designated, they do not include the cans themselves. Accessory Packet refill includes all the contents with the accessory packet envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Complete RIC Early KW Long Box Style","offer_id":49688555356464,"sku":"","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complete RIC Late KW Cubicle Box Style","offer_id":49688555389232,"sku":"","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/2653\/6240\/files\/731787428_868641299653882_7790787212179351125_n.jpg?v=1782758099"},{"product_id":"korean-war-experience-what-soldiers-ate-fully-edible-korean-war-ration-food-packet-individual-assault-unique-gift-for-him","title":"Korean War US Army - Food Packet, Individual, Assault (FPIA) (1950-1953)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince 2020, Hero Rations has specialized in creating the most authentic reproduction World War II and Cold War era rations available today. Our products are meticulously crafted to replicate the look, feel, and content of original wartime rations, making them ideal for collectors, reenactors, and history enthusiasts. Each ration is made to be historically accurate, using original reference materials, photographs, and documentation to ensure precise replication. From the packaging design to the labels and the contents themselves, Hero Rations strives to deliver a truly immersive experience using over 240 different products and ingredients sourced from all over the world. We go to great lengths to source or recreate the food items that would have been included in period rations, such as canned goods, biscuits, candy, and beverages. All of the consumable items are fully edible and made and packaged to GMP food safety standards. Many of the contents are also reusable, like sturdy metal cans and containers, adding practicality and sustainability to their appeal, especially for reenactors and living historians. Hero Rations blends historical accuracy with quality and reusability, providing a genuine taste of history in every ration we produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur fully edible and historically accurate Korean War era Food Packet, Individual, Assault rations are made to mirror originals in every way possible. But also designed to be reusable and refillable to be able to be used again and again! The cans opened from the top and reclose, instead of a single use can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest of all - REFILL KITS AVAILABLE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the FPIA carton is two reusable correct sized and stamped cans. The B unit containing an oatmeal cookie and three biscuits made to exact period specifications and the entree unit can. Inside the entree unit can you’ll find freeze dried ready to rehydrate foods made following the same recipes and ingredients as originals - Meat and Corn, Beef and Pork Loaf, Boneless Chicken, Ham and Eggs, and Pork and Applesauce. Simply add water and enjoy! Also inside you’ll find a pack of three fuel tablets, cellophane wrapped clear spoon and a fully stocked accessory packet. The accessory packet also contains meticulously reproduced contents - two coffee, two soluble milk, two sugar, toilet paper, gum, smokes (no tobacco included), water purification tablet bottle, confection (lifesavers or conserve chocolate bar) - all with historically reproduced packaging! The accessory packet, coffee and milk packets are refillable and reusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREFILL KITS: Our rations are designed to be reusable in many instances. These FPIA kits are no exception. We are offering full refill kits to allow use to reuse the packaging as much as possible. The refill kits contain freeze dried contents for your entree can, and biscuits and cookie for the B Unit, sugar packets and gum. These refill items are ready to eat and simply need to be put in the box or accessory packet to be used again and again! If you need a different item in your FPIA replaced not included in the refill kit, please message us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: No tobacco is included in any of our listings ever! For food ingredients or individual refill items please message us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational buyers: we cannot ship these with the hexamine fuel tablets as shown, due to shipping restrictions of hexamine via air shipments. All other items will be included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Full Kit Boneless Chicken","offer_id":49688555225392,"sku":"","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Kit Ham and Egg","offer_id":49688555258160,"sku":"","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Kit Pork and Applesauce","offer_id":50997071544624,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Kit Beef and Pork Loaf","offer_id":50997071577392,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Kit Meat and Corn","offer_id":50997071610160,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill Boneless Chicken","offer_id":50997071642928,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill Ham and Eggs","offer_id":50997071675696,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill Pork and Applesauce","offer_id":50997071708464,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill Beef and Pork Loaf","offer_id":50997071741232,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill Meat and Corn","offer_id":50997071774000,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/2653\/6240\/files\/IMG_1936.jpg?v=1778977724"},{"product_id":"vietnam-war-fully-edible-long-range-patrol-ration-refillable","title":"Vietnam War U.S. Army LRP Long Range Patrol Ration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAT EXACTLY WHAT SOLDIERS ATE DURING THE VIETNAM WAR!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of our orders are typically made to order so please expected 1-5 business days to ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 2020, Hero Rations has specialized in creating the most authentic reproduction World War II and Cold War era rations available today. Our products are meticulously crafted to replicate the look, feel, and content of original wartime rations, making them ideal for collectors, reenactors, and history enthusiasts. Each ration is made to be historically accurate, using original reference materials, photographs, and documentation to ensure precise replication. From the packaging design to the labels and the contents themselves, Hero Rations strives to deliver a truly immersive experience using over 240 different products and ingredients sourced from all over the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe go to great lengths to source or recreate the food items that would have been included in period rations, such as canned goods, biscuits, candy, and beverages. All of the consumable items are fully edible and made and packaged to GMP food safety standards. Many of the contents are also reusable, like sturdy metal cans and containers, adding practicality and sustainability to their appeal, especially for reenactors and living historians. Hero Rations blends historical accuracy with quality and reusability, providing a genuine taste of history in every ration we produce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fully edible reproduction Vietnam LRP rations are finally here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing original unused LRP bags, with fully edible contents inside and reusable packaging. The freeze dried entree, coffee sachets, creamer sachet, cocoa powder sachet, spoon pouch are all refillable and reusable without sacrificing authenticity, using resealable foil lined craft sachets. With a few items from the store you can refill and reuse this kit over and over again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur kit is based on an original Chicken and Rice LRP in our collection. It’s includes the chicken and rice freeze dried entree inside, cocoa beverage powder, spoon, match book, toilet issue, two coffee type I sachets, creamer sachet, sugar, gum and enriched chocolate disc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest of all, refill items are also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill we adding other menu choices in the future? 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These aren't repainted food cans, or paint cans, or 3D printed nonsense, or simple reproductions—they were custom designed from the ground up to capture the look, feel, and function of the original military ration cans while remaining practical for modern collectors and reenactors. We worked with an engineer for the dies, and they are custom made for us by a food safe container manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOh, and they are HALF the price of other produces out there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT MAKES THE NEW 2.0 CANS DIFFERENT?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eCustom Manufactured to Original Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to match the size and appearance of original WWII and Cold War ration cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eProfessional Lithographed Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo stickers. No paint. No shortcuts. 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We are starting with several menu combinations, with additional menus and individual components planned for the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable 2.0 Packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike our other reusable Hero Rations, the MCI is designed to be enjoyed, displayed, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erefilled for future use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur reproduction cans utilize our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable 2.0 can design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the contents to be removed and replaced while maintaining the appearance of a period ration. Individual refill components are also available separately, making it easy to rebuild your ration after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the MCI an excellent option for collectors, reenactors, living-history displays, educational programs, or anyone who simply wants to experience something similar to what American servicemen ate during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur entrée cans feature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efreeze-dried foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e selected to represent the original MCI menu components. Simply add the appropriate amount of water to the food to rehydrate and prepare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe B Units are fully stocked with ready to eat contents like the Peanut Butter in tin, Jam, crackers, cookies, beverage powder. Just like originals. We even have the corrected white corrugated paper used to protect the contents inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accessory packets are fully stocked in a mylar foil envelope. Not only is the packet itself reusable, many of the contents inside are as well. Or easy to refill with simple grocery items of your choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBread and cake components are different. Depending on the selected menu, these may contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh white bread, prepackaged pound cake, or fruit cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Because these are not intended to be long-term survival foods, they have a considerably shorter shelf life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpiration\/best-by information we have marked on the applicable cans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe good news is that these components are extremely easy to refill yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, after eating the White Bread component, simply clean the reusable can. Stack several slices of ordinary store-bought white bread, then press the open can down through the stack like a cutter. This creates a small loaf shaped perfectly for the can. Place it inside, reinstall the reusable lid, and you have a freshly refilled White Bread component. 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Our initial menu selection is only the beginning — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadditional MCI menus and refill components will be added over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hero Rations products are modern reproductions inspired by historical military rations and packaging. They are not original U.S. Government-issued rations. Food contents are modern products selected to recreate the experience and appearance of the original ration. Shelf life varies by component, particularly fresh bread and cake products. Always refer to the expiration\/best-by information provided with your ration. Due to state and local law and online selling platform restrictions we do NOT include tobacco products. We do include the empty historically accurate packaging. 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