Originally Posted By: SwampDonkey
Hi Hacksaw,

Excellent review of an IMP, nice photographs also.

I remember reading somewhere that you SHOULD NOT CONSUME THE WATER used to heat the IMP entree in and also wash the container out before you cook in it again (I do not remember the reason why).


HAHAHA! That's why I test these things at home before I take them out to the real wilderness. That's definitely an argument for flameless heaters. I have a few civilian heaters of the Eaterz brand. I'll try one when I eat the next IMP. It only takes 70mL of water to activate...seems a waste to use a couple of cups of water to heat a meal and not be able to drink the water...when water is tight anyhow.

It's likely only an issue if you eat a bunch of them like a soldier might. I haven't spent the afternoon in the bathroom so I'm sure I'll be fine.

I like the idea of stripping and repacking the IMPs. You could ditch the waste packaging, remove some of the unwanted items, and add a few extras at the same time.