Guides & Resources

The Nutritional Value of MREs: How many calories do I need? What are my meal choices? Whether you’re stocking up in case of emergency or going camping, MREs are an excellent source of nutrition when you don’t have access to regular foods. MREs, short for Meals Ready To Eat, began as a design by the United States government to feed troops who were deployed and out in the field. These meals contain all of the required nutrients that were necessary to feed a soldier and gave them t …

MRE Meals & Their Shelf Life | Survival & Preparedness Today, we all know an emergency situation can occur at any time. That’s why it’s necessary to always be prepared with food that you can grab and eat. When a large-scale emergency strikes, you won't be able to get to the store because it’s likely going to be shut down and the streets could be chaotic. Your power will be out, causing the food in your refrigerator to quickly spoil. Without food that doesn’t requ …

When we think of survival we think about the top three; food, water and shelter, but you also need to add medial and communication. Those who are preparing to stay or “Bug in”, usually have not taking enough time to plan ahead. Having your home emergency kit together and also having a solid plan eliminates stress and the likelihood of failure. To be prepared, consider how you are truly facilitating your top needs. In survival there is a term “two is one and one is none”, …

  Here at Army Navy Outdoors, we love our customers and want them to stay healthy! Many of our customers are those who serve our country, and our community. With this responsibility comes working conditions that can be extremely harsh. Yes, this time of the year we are referring to the heat. It can be unbearable and unforgiving. When the temperatures soar as they are doing currently, every measure available should be taken to protect the body from extreme heat. Preventing heat related ill …

At Army Navy Outdoors, as our store title implies, we are passionate about everything outdoors. But sometimes, the outdoors brings hazards and conditions that can threaten your safety. If you live anywhere along the coastline, you are probably familiar with hurricanes and the devastation they can cause. Year after year, as technology improves, we are given the opportunity to increase our awareness and better prepare for these storms. One of the things you can do to prepare is packing an em …

It’s nearly Veteran’s Day and the men and women of our military risk their lives to support our country, and we at Army Navy Outdoors want to return the favor, in the furriest way possible. That’s why we’ve partnered with K9s for Warriors to provide service canines for military veterans with post traumatic disorders and/or injuries. These dogs often help ease the anxiety that many of our veterans experience on a daily basis. We will be selling K9s for Warriors merchandise such as tee …

Sometimes adversity finds you through no fault of your own. In the event your car breaks down and you’re left stranded in an unfamiliar place, it can be absolutely essential that you have a proper emergency kit outfitted with the right items for the situation. Here at Army Navy Outdoors, we’d like to share 6 items that should be in your car at all times in the event of an emergency. Medical First Aid Kit- This one’s a no-brainer. If someone in your party is injured, …

National Preparedness Month is observed each September in the United States. Hurricane season in Florida usually reaches its climax in September and then fizzles out early in October. Tropical storm Erika gave us a bit of a scare when most meteorologists anticipated that the tropical storm would not only strengthen, but also make landfall about 3 hours southeast of Jacksonville. Thankfully, Tropical Storm Erika dissipated after disrupting the island of Hispaniola and most projections had its …

A lot of things have changed since that fateful day on September 11th fourteen years ago. The American people are resilient though and we have picked ourselves up by our bootstraps and have persevered despite military involvement in the Middle East for well over a decade. We have also become a lot more cautious as a society.The morning of September 11th, 2001 brought us out of the dark into a cruel world that forced us to face some difficult truths. Our largest, and possibly, the most globall …