Awesome stuff @alaqrab! MRE's are frustrating to order because there are so many types. The whole meals with the water heaters in them tend to be more expensive. I would say take the tent, but if you do its a must you seam seal it and spray seal it so it doesn't leak if a nice rain hits. @derekrichardson taught me that and its been invaluable advice, having a leaking tent is no fun. Last thing i would say is make sure you have a patch for the sleeping pad just encase. I have had one get a hole while out on the trail and that is no fun as well.