We all know you weren’t athletic or socially competent enough to get a letter jacket in high school (except those homeschool kids whose moms made cringe varsity jackets with a letter in “being my bestest boy”).

Now it’s your chance to become a real cool dude, a bad dude, the jock of all jocks: Jed Eckert. It’s 1984, and you’re a hick-adjacent high-schooler leading the Wolverines through the Colorado Rockies, fighting off Soviet subhumans with nothing but grit, an AK, and a Calumet High varsity jacket. Your eyes see red, you’re wearing Hoppe’s No. 9 cologne, and you’re slinging x39 brass into the next county. 

Say hello to the Red Dawn Calumet High Letterman Jacket—straight from the cult classic where Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen made guerrilla warfare look like a high school pep rally (we have shared fantasies, dear reader).

Red Dawn Varsity Jacket – Calumet High Forever

True to the film, this jacket features a blue wool body, white leather sleeves, yellow “C” patch, and “Eckert” stitched on the chest—because you’re the leader of this resistance, whether you’re at the range, the drive-in, or embarrassing your poor mother in front of her book club.

Specs: 

• Made exclusively for Kommandostore
• Felt Wool Body
• Faux Leather sleeves and hand pocket openings
• Red Dawn Camo lining
• Snap-button front
• Ribbed cuffs & hem
• Two side pockets
• Sizes S-3XL
• Guerilla warfare not included

Why Red Dawn?

Red Dawn (1984) is the ultimate ‘80s action flick. Directed by John Milius, it follows a band of Colorado teens—the Wolverines—who form a guerrilla resistance after Soviets, Cubans, and Nicaraguans invade the U.S. Swayze’s Jed Eckert rocks this varsity jacket while leading ambushes, stealing gear, and turning Calumet High into a symbol of defiance. This jacket’s your ticket to that legacy—perfect for reenacting the drive-in scene, being subtly autistic, and getting funny looks from jerky vendors at the gun show.

Sizing

Our letterman jacket follows standard US sizing, with a fit true to size. We recommend going with your regular t-shirt sizing if you plan on wearing the jacket with thin layers like a t-shirt underneath. For heavier layers underneath such as a hoodie or fleece, we would recommend going one size up.

Care Instructions

Handwash or Machine Wash on Delicates, Cold Wash Settings. No Bleach. Hang Dry.

Disclaimer:

MRE ORDERS WILL NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY- they will face a high likelihood of seizure and destruction at customs. If you purchase one as an international customer, we'll reach out to you to confirm cancellation and a refund, minus the 5% credit card fee.

Our SOPAKCO Brown Bag MREs are made in 2022, Inspect by August-September 2025. Given that these are Surplus MREs, consume at your own risk. As is our standard policy, we do not accept returns on consumables/foodstuffs.

SOPAKCO Brown Bag MRE – Fuel for the Fight since the '80s.

When the world falls apart, you need food that stands firm (and boy, does this stuff stand firm). The SOPAKCO Brown Bag MRE is the kind of meal that fueled soldiers through Cold War tensions and Desert Storm ops. Now at KommandoStore, these Meals, Ready-to-Eat are perfect for your bug-out bag, backcountry treks, or just to taste a piece of military history. These aren’t the polished MREs of 2025—they’re the real deal, packed with calories and nostalgia to keep you going through any crisis, from a blizzard to being locked out of your mom's house again. Let’s dig into why these brown bag MREs are a survivalist’s dream.

A Slice of Cold War Grit

SOPAKCO has been feeding the U.S. military since the MRE’s early days, and the Brown Bag MREs are straight out of the 1980s and early ‘90s. These meals were built for one purpose: to keep soldiers fighting, delivering around 1,200 calories per pack. Each brown bag is a no-frills experience, sealed in tough plastic with a shelf life that defies logic. Stored right, these can last decades past their pack dates; survivalists on forums report eating 20-year-old MREs with no issues. Ivan's diet is 100% discarded rations, and he's hardly died at all.

The brown bag is classic function over flash. It’s unassuming, built to disappear in the field, and packed with an entrée, sides, a dessert, and a basic accessory pack: spoon, salt, pepper, chemical heater, and maybe a tiny Tabasco if you’re lucky. Use the heater for a morale boost, or embrace the suck and eat straight from the bag with a side of crayons. They’re ideal for emergencies, camping, or just to see what the US military has been running on.

What’s in the Brown Bag?

SOPAKCO Brown Bag MREs come in two cases—Case A and Case B—each with 12 meals and a variety of menus to keep things interesting, even if “interesting” sometimes means “edible.” 

Each case offers a mix of protein-packed entrées, carb-heavy sides, and sugary desserts to keep your energy up. The accessory pack includes a spoon, napkin, and condiments. Some users on survival forums call the taste “functional at best,” but when you’re starving, that government issue mystery meat hits like a gourmet feast.

Why SOPAKCO Brown Bag MREs?

These MREs are built to survive anything. Vacuum-sealed in military-grade plastic, they can handle extreme heat, cold, or humidity—perfect for stashing in a bunker, bug-out bag, or ex's trunk. They’re shelf-stable for decades if kept at 70°F or below, though freezing risks cracking the pouches. They’re your go-to for when SHTF, whether you’re holed up in a cabin or evading glowies.

Condition

Our SOPAKCO Brown Bag MREs are made in 2022, Inspect By August-September 2025. Typically MREs have a total shelf life of 7 years, meaning these are theoretically good until 2029, but an "inspection" is done to ensure MREs haven't been unsealed or otherwise deemed unfit for consumption by the US Military. We carefully sort out any blem MREs but we encourage you to store them in a room temperature location that doesn't pose a risk for insects or other critters to break the seal. 

Final Word

The SOPAKCO Brown Bag MRE is your ticket to survival (and your chance to experience dumps that land like depleted uranium rounds). Stock is limited and unpredictable. Grab them now or cry on eBay later!

Day 17 at FOB: I've sampled each MRE. My blood, jalapeno cheese. My tears — tobasco. I whiz Folger's instant coffee (with non-dairy CREAMER). I have not needed the toilet paper packets. I do not know if I will ever dump again. The civilian mind cannot comprehend what I've become. You can never go home again.