I won't be original and I'll say that this is a classic. I always take it with me when I go out, and I have packs stashed in various backpacks, bags, and organizers. They always taste good and don't crumble like wafers or rice cakes.
A set of 4 packs of authentic military crackers included in Polish field rations. Perfect as a bread replacement, these crackers are designed to withstand tough storage conditions and active use in the field. Highly nutritious, they pair excellently with canned foods or stews. Each package holds six crackers. Favored by outdoor adventurers and survivalists, their energizing properties and status as a staple in military kits have earned them the nickname "armor wafers" among soldiers.
Thanks to drying and hermetic sealing, these crackers can be kept for several years without compromising quality. Waterproof packaging makes them reliable for food reserves in any terrain or environmental condition, both on land and at sea.
Ingredients: wheat flour, rye flour, inverted sugar, vegetable fat (palm oil), glucose syrup, caraway, salt, yeast.
May contain traces of milk, eggs, soy, or peanuts.
Nutritional values per 100 g:
- energy 1615.9 kJ / 386.2 kcal,
- fat 6.8 g, of which saturated 1.1 g,
- carbohydrates 72.1 g, including sugars 16.9 g,
- protein 8 g,
- salt 1.075 g.
Technical data
Quantity: 4 packs (6 crackers)
Net weight: 4 x 90 g
Manufacturer: ZPC Piast, Poland
| Unit value | 360 g |
|---|---|
| Food type | Snack |
| Net weight | 360 g |
| Energy value (kJ) | 1615,9 kJ/100 g |
| Energy value (kcal) | 386,2 kcal/100 g |
| Protein | 8 g/100 g |
| Fats | 6,8 g/100 g |
| Carbohydrates | 72,1 g/100 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16,9 g/100 g |
| Salt | 1,075 g/100 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | 1,1 g/100 g |
| Dish type | Vegetarian |
| EAN | 5907049006282 |
| Brand | Piast |
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Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 73
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A classic among classics – I take these crackers on every camping trip and every longer excursion, because I just know they’ll sit in my backpack for weeks without any issues, waiting for their moment. The taste is distinctive, with caraway, completely different from anything from the store. At this price and with this durability, it’s one of the most sensible elements of any survival kit or field ration.
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A classic, well-known and beloved. Tradition and sentiment aside, for me it's above all an excellent substitute for classic bread during shorter trips outdoors. Easy to store, lightweight, and unlike light crispbread, it doesn't get crushed in a backpack, plus it tastes way better than those styrofoam-like rice cakes from the supermarket that some people use just because they're light. Overall, 5/5.
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Piast SU-2 Special Rusks, 4 x 90 g, are a classic soldier's food. Very tasty and reminiscent of youth. Long shelf life. Polish product. Useful for everyday life and travel. I highly recommend it.
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Panzer waffles bought again, I can't even say which time. I found a pack in a backpack from the bottom of my closet, expired for two years, I ate it and I'm still alive, so it's possible.
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Very tasty, moderately hard rusks. A classic. One star less because for such ordinary rusks, I think the price is way too high.
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Special Piast rusks are a classic for every mountain trip—I always take at least one pack with me. These rusks are tasty and filling, perfect as a quick snack. They stay fresh for a long time.
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Pretty good little snack. One pack won’t fill you up for sure, but as a bite on the go or during a short break, it definitely does the job.
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Crackers bought just in case :) Long shelf life so they can safely stay in the backpack or closet. Nice that they’re high in calories—you can take them, for example, on a mountain trip and get some energy. I recommend.
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The rusks are tasty and filling, perfect with tea from a thermos during longer trips. They are not particularly hard. They can be stored for a very long time.
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Well, I bought it for a short trip abroad so I’d have something in my backpack for emergencies, but I ate it all before I even left. Perfect snack for work. :)
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The classic of long-term food, bought countless times—I probably can't count anymore. It's worth having, both for big and small trips.
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I carry them as emergency food, hidden in my backpack in the pocket for a rain cover. They are tasty and can fill you up for a while. Just watch out for your teeth ;)
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Probably everyone knows the armored wafers, an inseparable part of trips and not only that, with a long shelf life and a unique taste. If you haven't tried them, I recommend it.
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4 solid packs in one order—savings and practicality. Long shelf life, good taste, and above all: properly nutritious. Ideal for your backpack, car glove compartment, or emergency supply at home. Tested on camping trips—they survive everything.
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