I literally just ate one of these an hour ago because I didn't feel like cooking. I like them because they are all vegetarian and they taste good cold. That's how we usually ate them in the field. They definitely aren't as good as the ones I had in the Army but they work for what you need. They lack real variety in a case but if you can get them at a good price buy them. The peas in tomato is great and I wish I could just get straight packets of that.

@robertsbushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Peas and tomatoes just sounds so...vegetarian lol! Seriously though, I agree that they are good eaten cold.

The peas in tomato sauce is my absolute favorite.

@robertsbushcraft

Жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it yet. Maybe I'll give it a try sometime during the summer after the cabin is finished.

These meals look outwardly like they’re way less than a MRE but they contain a lot of food. To someone truly hungry (not just missed lunch like most of us when we say we’re “hungry”) this would be a treat. People have stated they should contain heaters and beverage mixes but when you consider they’re intended for famine relief or natural disasters, water is a separate concern. One use heaters vs. matches? In most instances of humanitarian relief I’d say matches are preferable. I’m with you on the salt Curry. Salt makes so many foods palatable that wouldn’t be otherwise. Take care!

@robertsbushcraft

Жыл бұрын

I will always take matches (ability to make fire) over the heaters.

Each provider makes slightly different menus. In the case of Wornick rations a friend gave me, there are 5 menus, which contain a combination of two of three entrees; Lentil Stew, Beans & Rice in Tomato Sauce, and Pasta in Tomato Sauce. Though vegan (no animal products are used), the entrees make me think of canned pork & beans. Not bad, but they would get old fast.

@robertsbushcraft

5 ай бұрын

I agree 100%! They can get real old real fast. Salt and pepper help, but yes I agree!

@petesheppard1709

5 ай бұрын

@@robertsbushcraft I suppose that the people these meals are intended for don't have much variety in their regular diets, though so for them these rations are great.

Thanks for the video, I came across these MRE’s on Amazon. Did know what to expect, but I do now. Thanks again for posting, keep up the magnificent work. Watching from the great state of Georgia, the home of the DAWGS.

@robertsbushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, Outdays Together! I'm glad the video was helpful!

a "gift" you say lol

@robertsbushcraft

Жыл бұрын

A gift indeed!

a guy at our local indoor flea market. he has army stuff. he has these for 5 dollars a meal. i got 2 of them. next time i go back i will buy them all at that price. if he still has some. he had plenty.

Not everyone is going to have a BK-11 to poke a hole in there bag!! Why did you open it and not open it???

Say Roberts Bushcraft, tonight might be a good time to come up here and test out your winter gear. NW Wisconsin is scheduled for -22F with 35 to 45 mph winds to -60F windchill. I think my old Swede arctic gear would have a hard time in this weather. Heating the veggies with rice might take a back seat to the cookie and the other squeeze packs. I'm not going anywhere for a couple days. I think the MRE you have there would be edible for almost any nationality. Time to hunker-

@robertsbushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Sheeeeweee....that's a nice night to just stay in by the fire with hot cup of coffee and good book!

@ralphwatten2426

Жыл бұрын

@@robertsbushcraft That's a roger!

Y u no eat? Huh?!?!!?!!?

@robertsbushcraft

Жыл бұрын

I didn't want to waste it, only open up the contents to see what was in there.