Simon you're like antidepressants❤️

@bazbarrow6160

Жыл бұрын

Best comment I have seen in ages 😂

@christianboutell7112

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you,he's brilliant.

@annetaylor7496

Жыл бұрын

Same🥰

@oddmanout98

Жыл бұрын

Have to agree with you there!!

@Draculhuhn

Жыл бұрын

Nah....he's better....no nasty side-effects❤

Hello. As a now old (but still in very good physical health eh! ^^) French soldier, in my 34rd year of service (I have 3 left to do) and several OPEX over the world and the past 30 years (arfff time flies so quickly...), I certify the quality of our combat rations, especially if we compare them with those of some of our NATO comrades for example. 😁 I remember very well, for example, that for four and a half months in Sarajevo in 1999 (during the Kosovo war), we made happy soldiers of our US Army comrades by offering them one of our combat rations as a gift. 🙂 PS: For the coffee you put way too much water. ^^ You have to dilute the sachet in a smaller volume of hot water to get the most out of it. ;-)

Excellent stuff. Im not surprised to hear the tinned main meal was good the part of France I spend a lot of time in has a tradition of canning food at home. This winter we dug out a wild boar stew from the back of the cupboard and it was tasty as fook. Ten years old!! A vintage stew. 🤯🤣

Had some of the best tinned sardines I've ever had from a French ration pack. Felt a bit cheated when I saw them, but when I ate 'em, damn they were good. Great video Simon. And I'm digging that beard.

@a.y.t.a.s.494

Жыл бұрын

Were they in a white tin? I’ve still got some bits left in one I got somewhere

I remember going camping and cooking my food over an open fire - a plastic fork was absolutely useless!

Hi Simon, I live in a big city and need two crutches to walk, so I really appreciate you letting me enjoy a few minutes in the countryside. I used to go hiking regularly in the Peak district. I do miss it but you help me think about the good times. Cheers mate, keep up the good work.

I enjoy how Simon talks to the camera like he's talking directly to me like I'm right there with him. He truly makes one feel like they are part of the journey. Thanks Safe travels 💕

Well that’s just made my Wednesday much more bearable 😂😁!! Loved the last ration episode too 👌👌 Cheers

As an American with limited access to this kind of MRE, it's been fun watching you review these. The shorter content also makes for a better bite size of video. Also, none of this surprises me as being French. Thanks for your fun, uplifting content.

@Lalunabreeze

7 ай бұрын

Even in military housing there was always a case in the hall closet. Triggers memories. Thanks

Home from work, a beer and a new Simon! 😊

I used to love the rat packs when I was in the Army, obviously you can't beat fresh but I did enjoy them, esp crumbling all my biscuits brown put in my mess cup with hot water, half a yorkie and powdered milk.

my only comment is that a French soldier would make that amount of instant coffee in half the quantity of water that you used for an after meal coffee so it would need less heating, getting something more espresso than mug of coffee. The brands used such as Henaff and RAYNAL ET ROQUELAURE are high end, available in most supermarkets for the general public who want quick meals from the store cupboard

@gary7vn

Жыл бұрын

That and there was no wind screen.

@cosmoschtroumpf

16 күн бұрын

euh.. Henaff du haut de gamme...? pas sûr .

That was a surprise. Didn’t expect the pack to be that good. I’ve been told that with some ration packs, some of the chocolate gets added to the coffee! Just to make it more palatable. Not sure myself though, not done that. Thanks Simon.

@wurzella1

Жыл бұрын

Especially if it's a French blend style, the chocolate adds a bit more bitterness to a too mild coffee. Also a bit of sugar I suppose seeing as the French apparently don't give you any!

If I could thumbs up this a second time I would, this is really fantastic content. Well edited too, it takes a lot of work to make these videos happen, so it's easy to spot when corners are cut, you do wonderful work

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁

7 seconds when the video is up and i am here 😂

Ive tried most cold war era NATO rations, and by far the best was the French, duck in orange paté for starters, sliced Venison in a red wine sauce with veg as a main and a chocolate mousse thing, like yours, as a desert. The usual extras like drinks and biscuits. Belgium came a close second.

Simon a bloke with a spoon/spork, a mug, a water bottle, a penknife and an appetite.😏

Makes me laugh, at no time in my army career have i had time to sit, eat and enjoy the flavour! Normally just pile it down your throat!

Thanks for sharing Simon, hope you're keeping well. French army rations are amazing, best army rations of them all I reckon. You wanna try the other french army rations you'll be blown away !! 🙂

@Roblovesbushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Napoleon said "an army marches on its stomach"

I never get tired of ration pack videos. That ration pack meal looked superb and I love the little cooker. Would love to take that pack hunting 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇳🇿

Thank you, that was interesting. Will be waiting on the next to come. Have a good week Simon 😊✋️👍👍👍👍👍

Simon - un connaisseur gastronomique dans la forêt (sentant légèrement l'ail) 😉 😂

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Hi Simon. I'm enjoying your taste testing of all the different rations being former USAF here. I've only had the option of trying a few from around the world but mainly ours here in the USA. Keep it up and Thank You!!!~

The only thing missing was the wine! Another great ration pack video.

@macewindupage

Жыл бұрын

I once read that Napoleon's soldiers had a ration of 1 litre of wine each per day!

@MartinHughes-cc6lc

Жыл бұрын

@@macewindupage I'd sign up tomorrow😄

@macewindupage

Жыл бұрын

I hear you brother but I doubt they got Châteauneuf du Pape 😄

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

I heard a rumour that they used to have wine in their ration packs 😃

Love these MRE videos mate, channelling your inner SteveMREInfo haha

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

French by far the best ration food! Great video Simon, glad you liked the grub.

Thanks Simon, must agree with you 14:21 the French rations are really good 👍

Thank you Simon for a great French ration pack video it looks amazing ration pack cheers Simon for sharing this great video 👍

I like the little esprit stove keep it for later add more heat tabs,I’ve seen French rations before they always look good I’m sure the troops learn what to bring to add,

Only one thing g than bloke in the woods video and that's when there's some military rations on the go 😊

Let's get this out onto a stump. Nice. I tip for heating those tins up on a stove like that, pull the top off so you can stir it as it heats for a more even reheat. Great video. Thank Simon.

Thank you , Simon . 🐺Loupis Canis .

@loupiscanis9449

10 ай бұрын

What , No T-Bag !!! Pha ! 🐺Loupis Canis .

nerves are come just to get all ration pack ready THANKS of SHOWING I enjoy

I always thought all MRE's came with a clothespin for your nose to help you deal with the bad taste. You have shown us differently where it seems these meals are not so bad but actually pretty good. As much as I love your bushcraft videos, I have to admit that I really enjoy these MRE videos too. Thanks for mixing it up Simon, you never disappoint.

@timp3931

8 ай бұрын

Canadian Army IMPs from 1985 were good, especially the sweet and sour pork.

Really enjoying these ration pack reviews. Long they continue

I do understand why a lot of European forces stick with tinned foods instead of the heat in the bag stuff, the quality of their tinned food is just leagues ahead of ours. I went through a phase of ordering lots of stuff from the survivalist type sites just to try things, German tinned bread with French tinned butter and tinned confit pork is better than anything you can buy in the shops in the UK, they know what they're doing.

@timp3931

8 ай бұрын

Canadian army "boil in the foil" were fine when I was eating them in the 1980s. I noticed there was less food when compared to the full day ration packs of 1979.

It looked rather appetising did that Simon ! 😃😃

I don't think the US DoD is going to spring for an MRE like this, but it is, after all, FRENCH 😉😉😉😁 Julia Childs had a clue about Haute Cuisine 😅😅 Another quality video, sir. Thank you for what you do 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Loving these "ration reviews". Great idea!

The little cans the tuna and dessert came in are ideal for making an alcohol stove.

That looks like quality food. Nice one Simon.

Nice! Very good 👍 loved the video .

So miss your Copilot Maggie, She would have been great for a Maggie approved MRE segment 💔, i love how the French refuse to move from Cans still in their ration packs

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

I think she definitely would have approved of this one 😊😔

I am amazed at how well you eat on the trail even when you don't have to prepare your own grub! I am not a fan of lentils (my fault--healthy food), but that main dish still looked delicious. I too prefer milk chocolate. The heating system left much to be desired. Nonetheless, the French know how to go to war, meal wise, in style! Another very interesting and entertaining video. Thanks and take care.

@jamescoffey5225

Жыл бұрын

A second thought: the only thing that French ration pack is lacking is a nip of cognac! 🙂

I love everything in this ration but the tuna pâté. It’s a bit too fishy for me. You can’t beat an Esbit stove! The nougat is one of my favorite “desserts “ that come in rations. Some say it smells like gasoline but it doesn’t to me. Great review!

Mmmm love a good French ration pack, it's like a French bistro in a box 😂

Great to see you Simon, thanks for posting...

Yes Simon! Was looking forward to this one after you mentioned you was doing this after our camp! Keep up mate! 🤙🏻🍻🔥

Portmanteau of the day: spoon+fork = spork. Interesting video, thanks!

You always have the best music with your videos. Great.

Surprised it doesn't come with a small bottle of wine. Loving the series though!

Hi Simon...well done MATE and Thanks👍👍👍👍👍

After months of mre food from the Dutch army ,I can't see any ration anymore , still nice to try people it out and promote it thanks for sharing

Loving the ration pack vids 😊

Solid content bro. Thanks.

Love these ration pack vids. Keep them coming.

Great video Simon! I am enjoying this series.

That looked yummy!

Hey Simon, really enjoying the ration reviews!! Great job!!!!

That actually looked really good! I'm enjoying these test videos. Thanks Simon.

“Yep that’s coffee…”🕵🏼‍♂️ 😂

I like seeing these ration videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Yay

Finally, someone who understands how to heat up the French mains!

You really are a bloke in the woods!

Love the vibe of your videos Simon, chilled yet interesting and engaging.

Way to go simon, looked really good!

Great review, Thanks for sharing.

Excellent as always

thanks for the review..

Love your vids Simon,keep um coming .

Nice one Simon, truly appreciate your videos. Please continue to do ration pack videos. Cheers

great vid simon

Good job Simon, please do more of these.

Great vlogg as always Simon ❤

I really enjoy your take on the various MRE’s. Keep them coming!

Top video as always.👌 Short and sweet, Ration pack looked good👍

Well done sir, great job filming and reviewing. 👍🏻❤️🇺🇸

Love the video series’s bruv

All that food looked delicious!..very nice

Napoleon is supposed to have said that an army travels on its stomach. That ration pack looked like a nice meal, but I confess that I am not a fan of esbit type solid fuel cookers. If I had to do it, I think I would have put the water for the coffee on the burner, and the can of pork and lentils on the top of the kettle/mug. That way you would have ended up with hot water and a warm main course, instead of a hot main course and tepid water for coffee. Also, once the water boiled, then you could move the warm main course to the open flame for what was left of the solid fuel. The solid fuel doesn't give much heat, stinks, and is susceptible to wind. Kudos for using the empty can to try to block the wind. I enjoy your videos, thanks again,

Good ration review , thanks for sharing , God bless !

The Downton Abbey wipe of the mouth at the end 😉🤣😉 very posh 🤪

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

The bearding is stunning Simon!!! The French rations are great, a little taste of home with tinned products you can find in the larder...bit different than some of the US MRE's that have the nuclear powdered drinks. I prefer the Canadian IMP's to the MRE. The French mains can be dodgy...too short on time, food is cold, too long and you get that burned bark on the bottom! Did you catch a twig in the face or in the shop? Great stuff!- Mike.

Great video buddy always love the ration pack videos.

Lovely stuff simon, good quality ingredients from the French. Looked delicious as well.

Great video Simon really enjoying theses videos. Would love to see how they are made. And developed.

Nice job in a fantastic setting👌

Instant coffee tip: The grains burn easily, so dissolve them in room temperature water before you add the boiling water and you won't get that scorched taste. 😮🙂

I absolutely love the music you choose for your videos. Great series! Really enjoying it 😊

Brilliant simon another cracking vid love these ration packs... yer tash is coming along nicely too

Simon, you make the simple look and feel elegant. Thanks for taking us along. Skillet

Great video

That nougat looked almost exactly like the bars I used to buy as a kid in the 80s, in Hastings!

Brilliant content fella! Esbit stoves are fabulous!

This is fast becoming my favourite channel something so soothing about it. Keep it up Simon great content mate.

Simon, another great video BROTHER!!!

Awesome vid sir.. hope sir do alot video like this content 💪

Of the many enjoyable aspects of your videos, I always find your attention to the cleaning and care fo the woodland environment applaudable. Thank you so very much for including "leave no trace" practices into your routine!

Love your work from here down under Simon.