Review: Ultimate Tactical Ration Full-Day, MENU V, Pro Ration®

A long day in the field, no stove or kitchen—yet still hot meals, plenty of energy, and even a sweet treat. One of our customers tested the Ultimate Tactical Ration Full-Day, MENU V, by Pro Ration^®, and kindly shared their feedback. The following review has been lightly edited for clarity, but the opinions remain entirely the author’s.

First Impressions & Packaging

From the moment you hold the pack, you get a solid impression of robustness and quality. It’s designed to sustain one person for a full day—and size-wise, it’s surprisingly compact. Compared to packing individual items, this ration is far more efficient. It’s clear the manufacturer intended the packaging to serve additional uses beyond storing food.

✅ Pros

• Heats meals without the need for a stove or fire—just add water

• Includes antibacterial and moist wipes

• Comes with eco-friendly spoons

• Plenty of snack options

• Sturdy and well-designed packaging

❌ Cons

• Three sugars and three heating pads, but four beverages included

• No isotonic drink or flavored beverage—likely for shelf-life reasons

• Heating meals without extra gear can leave the outer pack wet

• Would prefer marmalade over peanut butter

Recommended product

Ultimate Tactical Ration Full‑Day food ration MENU V

€ 59,96In stock

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Meal Breakdown

Main Courses

Rice Pudding with Plums
Absolutely excellent. ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Not ideal for lunch, but perfect as a sweet breakfast or light dinner. The plums tasted nearly fresh and the seasoning was just right.

Chicken Country Style with Beans

Very good. ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Expected a bit more meat and slightly better quality, but overall the dish was well-seasoned. The mix of beans, peas, carrots, and corn was delicious.

Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes
The weakest of the three. ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
The appearance of the mashed potatoes was a bit demoralizing. The meat seemed underseasoned, but the sauce was excellent.

Main Course Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Snacks

Hemp Energy Bar – ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Excellent taste, would be one of the more expensive choices in a store.

Chocolate Energy Bar – ★★★☆☆ (2.5/5)
Too many seeds, not enough chocolate.

Meat Bar – ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Not over-seasoned, easy to chew, not overly tough.

Peanut Butter – ★★☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Liquid separated on opening; thick texture, tasted like unsweetened fat. Sticky and hard to get off teeth.

Salty and Sweet Biscuits – ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Well-balanced flavor, just right.

Coffee and Tea – ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Instant coffee was drinkable with added sugar. Black tea tasted like… well, black tea.

Chewing Gum
Freshens up the mouth a little—nothing fancy.

Overall Verdict

When I get my hands on the Ultimate Tactical Ration Full-Day, MENU V, I know I won’t go hungry. Sure, not everything is amazing, but it’s miles ahead of the “canteen mush” some of us have endured. If you’ve had army rations before, this will feel like a gourmet upgrade.

Food rations Pro Ration^®. From Full-Day and Half-Day to Emergency Food/Water packages – for expeditions and emergency situations. Emphasis on durability, compactness, and functionality.

About Pro Ration^® Tactical Meals

Pro Ration^® offers ready-to-eat meal packs designed for field use, travel, or emergencies. Each pack includes full main dishes, a wide variety of snacks and accessories, self-heating pads, and practical add-ons. The idea is to provide a complete meal solution without cooking—just add water, and you’re minutes away from a hot meal. The product line includes Full-Day, Half-Day, and long-shelf-life emergency rations.

The following chart provides an overview of the main courses available in different Full-Day versions: