Arpol Quick Meal no. 12 Food Ration - Vegetarian tomato risotto

The menu was thoroughly checked, however, I think it could use coffee or an isotonic drink and perhaps something additional with the biscuits. Nevertheless, the products are of high quality.

My rating is 5. The heater works, although it’s not perfect. The meal was lukewarm. After adding the spices from the set, the dish is tasty (personally, I usually add more spices, but you have to take into account that the portion should suit everyone). The portion together with the crackers was enough to fill me up. The calorie content is fine – for me, it's a good solution.

A very good alternative for a hot meal during camping or a trip when you don't want to light a fire or use a stove. The taste is fine, although nothing special – I bought it out of curiosity and probably won't buy again unless I need to. I thought there would be pumpernickel, but the description misled me – instead, I got special crackers.

Field rations from militaria.pl are a very convenient option for trips and emergencies. They include everything you need, well packed, with extras like cutlery, napkins, and heaters. Very good quality at an affordable price.

The fillet tastes great, the sauce is a matter of personal preference, but it lacks a side – e.g. groats or rice. Of course, you can add crackers from another ration, but that's still a bit too little. Other than that, I have no complaints.

For me, the lasagne is one of the less tasty ones, it reminds me a bit of paprikash with pasta. However, the portion is sufficient and with crackers you can get full, which is what matters here.

Spaghetti is, in my opinion, the most universal in taste, the heater works very intensely, and you can add the crackers to the spaghetti as a supplement. I recommend it.

The taste is all right, although it doesn't match up to bigos, but it's edible. The heater does its job, although it might heat up a bit too long. It's worth adding the crackers to the goulash so they soften and serve as an additional complement to the meal.

The bigos with sausage pleasantly surprised me – it was one of the tastiest I have tried. The sausage was excellent and the meat-to-vegetable ratio was perfect. I definitely recommend it.

Very tasty, nutritious, and filling dish. It tastes like home-cooked beans. The portion of beans together with the pumpernickel bread makes a complete meal. The chemical heater is a convenient solution, but on cold days it’s better to keep it under your jacket so it works more efficiently. I recommend both the product and the shop Militaria.pl.

The meals are good and quick to prepare. I mainly buy these rations out of sentiment and a desire to try different flavours – they always deliver, to a greater or lesser extent. They are heavier than freeze-dried food, but that's the trade-off. I recommend them both to those who are already familiar with the product and to those who just want to give it a try.

It has a long shelf life, tastes better than cardboard, it's nothing amazing, but I didn't buy it for taste – just in case of emergency and to fill up. It does its job. Perfect for trips to the forest or mountains.

A great way to have something hot to eat while travelling – you only need water. It's important to find a stable, flat surface to heat the meal according to the instructions. If you follow the instructions, the meal is very hot. Having tried several Arpol dishes, I think the goulash is one of the better flavours – it isn't bland or dry. It goes very well with the "pancerwafle" crackers.

Quite good in taste. The texture is like a mush, but there are also larger pieces that you need to chew a bit. I couldn't get the meal really hot; it was only warm. Maybe I did something wrong, or perhaps it's hard to heat properly in cool surroundings. Nevertheless, I will try this product again when I need this kind of food.

This is an example of a military and civilian food ration intended for one meal, without additional gadgets. Once eaten, everything is used up, which makes managing space in your backpack easier. Preparation only requires a bit of water and takes a few minutes. The food is tasty and nutritious. I recommend this product and the shop Militaria.pl.