You know I love ya Dan and the channel but mate you could’ve got a nice steak and a slab of salmon for that and a tin of baby Tattie’s.Get the whole concept of doing it tho.All the very best big man 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@_NickB_

Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats fresh cooked food like that for sure, I'd argue the saved weight with something dehydrated and just taking a dinky meths stove over gas and a pan is worth it when far from the car though. Mainly because it means you can fit a few more tinnies in the bag 😉

There is no way I would pay £18.00 for it but they do have there place and use. Thanks for posting Dan

@MikaMikaMika89

Жыл бұрын

Yeah crazy money. I thought £8 was a lot which I see on most of them.

@bigyin.7710

Жыл бұрын

Stupid money, especially in this economic climate.

18 quid. Basecamp is much better. For 18 quid you can get the whole ration pack, even at amazon.

I'm glad that you enjoyed it. You're paying for the convenience of having something in your bag that you can turn into a meal by doing nothing more than adding boiling water and that makes a lot of sense after a day walking. When you were saying how much cheaper basecamp were I was thinking that they would get some of that back on the posts but it gets shipped for free if you are happy with a 3 day delivery time.

I love these vids Dan, thank you for all you put out for us, really enjoyed the budget camping stuff ones too. Cheers mate

Very expensive for that. I must admit I see very little point in these freeze-dried bags in the UK (each to their own I suppose). The vast majority of people who I've seen use them bring the water with them (avoiding all weight savings), so they might as well have cooked up something like a big stew, portioned it, put it in the freezer, and then take a portion each time they go camping. I think unless you are doing something like the coast-to-coast where you are going to have the odd day you are not near a village or town (quite rare in this country) or get there late and want an emergency meal or two (or you going to Scotland trekking for days in the wildness) you might as well schedule in a couple of pints and nice bit of pub grub for the price your spending or bring something nice with you to eat at camp. It's I suppose always a balance of comfort in terms of the hike and what creature comforts you take with you to enjoy when you stop and rest (for instance I find the need for a decent pillow worth the extra weight otherwise I have a rubbish sleep). Modern gear is great for being able to have a lightweight sleep system and a rucksack, which means I can now take decent food and drink with me on longer excursions.

Eighteen Quid.......Think I'll stick with what I use now. . "Ashoka" brand boil in the bag vegetable curry £1:30, Aldi/Lidl microwave rice, which is also boil in the bag £0:60, Mini naan breads 2 x 3 breads, £0:90. What I'd loose in (the negligible) weight saving, I more than gain in reduced cost and/or that saving buying more food.

@jeffjohnstone4362

Жыл бұрын

That's maybe fine if all you do is pop out on an overnighter and go back to the car in the morning. But if your need is to carry 4 days worth of food, at least 3 meals a day plus extras, then your negligible weight saving becomes quite significant and things like these become a critical need. Horses for courses.

@iangregory3719

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffjohnstone4362 Absolutely right, cannot fault you logic Sir. At my age - 60 - and with 40+ years "on the tools" , 1, to 3 days every now and again is about all I can manage these days. Compare what is available today, to 30-40 years ago and its another world. Back then dehydrated food was awful, and hard to source, expedition scran was often pasta, pulses, porridge, with cup-a-soup for flavour. We're I still able, I'd probably invest in a home dehydrator, then vacuum seal it. Nevertheless, I do agree with your conclusion.

What a cracking video Dan and don't think you have to apologise for you're dyslexia as we all understand what you are trying to say you are a trooper don't think anything else good on you

The reindeer ones areeamt to be awesome the outdoor gear review uses these quite a bit cheers for the video

@jumpin4joync

Жыл бұрын

I watch that channel as well. I agree. He uses this brand quite often on his channel.

@ironkid8836

Жыл бұрын

@@jumpin4joync they are pricey alright I have had the tikka one and it was very nice

I always go for Bla band or real Turmat as many of them are lactose free. Nothing worse than on a multi day hike in the middle of nowhere when you are lactose intolerant... Well worth the extra money. I probably safe on tissues anyway..

Pulled pork for £18.40 !!! I would expect a pulled plonker for that !!! And a cuddle afterwards !!! You can get great stuff from supermarkets that are better !!! Perhaps start some videos highlighting supermarket cheaper better alternatives !!!

@jamesellsworth9673

Жыл бұрын

I don't remember how much Dan is into camp cookery. Better fare can be made at home...but think of the cost of freeze-dryers, chamber vacuum sealers, and better-quality ingredients.

it's lactose you want to avoid if you have problems with dairy Dan. Gluten is in wheat, pasta and bread etc :)

I would just get 5 cans of Grant's Pulled Pork in BBQ Sauce for £2.95 on Amazon and 5 Basmati Rice Microwave Rice for £0.39 from Lidls or Tesco's for £16.7 and get 10x the food. Gets around 6000 Kcal compared to 547 kcal.

As a norwegian who was born and raised in Norway, and live here, who also got a stack of theese freeze dried meals from DryTech, i gotta say that 18,40 pounds are like double the prize as we pay in Norway, if you calculate british pounds to NOK, SO YEAH I gotta say tjat was quite expensive really 😬 But at least I really love the technique and flavor really well done 😊

@CragScrambler

Жыл бұрын

Tbh the average price here is around £12 for the Arctic field ration, and that's a lot more than we used to pay a few years ago, I love dan and his videos but I don't know where he's buying these at such silly prices, for the basic meal i wouldn't pay more than £9.

Sod that! ….it even hurts me to see you paying that! ,sending you love from bournemouth x

Thanks for all the nice videos. Have a nice weekend! Greetings from the southern archipelago in Finland. 😄

I watch another youtube channel about camping. He uses this brand of meal often. He does recommend those meals for their taste. My question would be: If that meal is delicious enough and filling enough, would you enjoy it for a very cold snowy winter camp trip? If you would then I would spend a bit more so I could enjoy a delicious meal when I am shivering from the cold damp weather.

Just to comment that, Im norwegian, and I have eaten Real for at least 12 years now.. Thing is apart from Pinnacle Food from the US, you dont get the same quality as Real. And one big fact is that this dry meals/ MRE stand to its name since they are official partners for the norwegian Army. So we can rely on that food for expeditions and long term exersises. Its defenatly more expensive to buy from Amazon, instead of knowing where and how to get the Drytech meals cheap. And surely you can buy alot of food for 18 pounds in the UK, but in Norway not really. And, its pretty easy to boil MREs in the outdoors, compare to preparing food outdoors specially when you habe walk or stand on skiis all day.

I live in the states, so basecamp is the only place we can get this brand from, it’s usually around $10-12 with shipping, which is worth it, but $18 is crazy expensive

Hi Dan, Great videos as always. Why don’t you buy a freeze dryer (circa £175 for a decent one) and make your own meals or show others how to do theirs? Far cheaper and pay back on the freeze dryer is a no brainer. Keep up the good work…

@SDJ1066

Жыл бұрын

PS: Rough calculation on the meal in the vid and description, you could make 6 or 7 portions of that meal if you purchased the ingredients yourself. Making it just over £3 per meal. You will obviously need to buy bags a sealer which comes in at circa £20 and £10 for 50 decent dry sealed bags….food for thought…..👍

I'm so glad you enjoyed your meal thank you for sharing 👍

Normal price of these is about half that in Norway and Denmark. Yes they are still very, very expensive. They are one the industry's best though.

Enjoying your channel. I appreciate these reviews too as meals are often debated and potentially you saved me some money.

What a lot of people over look with prices of anything from Norway is import taxes . Everyone is keen to blame Amazon for the inflated price but they are doing what all companies do before they sell . Regards Big Andy from Durham.

@banjerina

Жыл бұрын

there were no import taxes before Brexit :(

I've just started watching your videos I must say I am really enjoying watching them good videos Dan 👍

Its from Norway,so thats why its exspensive.Great video.Thanks.

@CragScrambler

Жыл бұрын

i wouldnt say £9 is that expensive compared to other freeze dried meals out there.

@EventyrsorenDenmark

Жыл бұрын

@@CragScrambler Most often I buy Travellunch,its from Germany and is £4.here in Denmark.But Real turmat taste better.

Thanks for the test. I agree it is expensive but I'm going to order one from Base Camp and try it for myself.

Most Real Turmat foods beat out the rest by delivering more meat, more expensive flavorings, and so on. I have seen other Bushcraft KZread personalities try 'cheap' freeze-dried entrees: often they seem to feel 'Yuck...' Bit more money in; a lot more flavor out. I agree with just what you are saying: at the end of a hard trek, when it might be cold and rainy, more money spent on a quality meal can pick up the spirits. We cooked our own food but the idea was the same.

@stephenlambert9826

Жыл бұрын

I think you mean a lot more money in for a bit more flavour out

Great video Dan. I ordered the bulk batch of these, 14 pouches for £99 from Basecamp. You're meant to get 7 mixed muslei and 7 mixed main meals. They came yesterday and they sent me 7 vegetarian meals with the muslei 😡I was absolutely disgusted. I got in touch with Basecamp and they are sending out replacements, so can't fault their customer service. From all the reviews these meals are top class

@antduke2361

Жыл бұрын

I don't get it with the breakfast ones like oats as oats are basically dehydrated anyway and need water. You can buy the bags like these meals come in, I get 8 bags for a quid and add oats and a few chocolate chips ground nuts a little sugar. It costs like about 30p, takes no time to prepare and good calories and tastes nice. Just add water and seal the pack and leave for 5 minutes.Same with puddings just buy the steamed puddings that come in the pots add custard and then heat the bags in hot water like army ration packs. Cost 50p instead of 7 quid for something similar. The main meals are a a bit different though I find it's just noodles, couscous or half cooked rice and struggle to find things to add. That is where buying a dehydration machine would come in very handy. Some of the main meals are really nice thought in these brands I have to admit but still no way worth the prices they are now! Expedition Foods are a good brand but the prices shot up.

I tried my first Real Turmat meal last weekend. I think it was the Kabob stew. It looked just like the one you just tried....lots of rice. They are difficult to order over here in the states and there's not much choice as most varieties are sold out. Overall, I thought is was just fine, well spiced, BUT, it wasn't any better than Peak Refuel or a couple of other brands. I was definitely food curious on this one. I'll order another if I can find one without spending a fortune on shipping. For now, I'd probably opt for something I can pick up on sale here locally. My husband thought I was a bit bonkers, ordering a backpacking meal that arrived from Germany AND we had to go to the post and actually sign for it. Heck, just getting the Real Turmat meal was an adventure in itself. lol

Dan my dear dad was dyslexic and you are a bloody champion 🏆 just like he was ❤️

They are tasty you get what you pay for great video again Dan thanks for sharing 👍 😀

I'm glad it was a nice dinner for the price. It seemed to be a good serving size as well. 😁🙋‍♀️

Looked yum and looked really filling and it seemed like the spoonfuls went forever... 10pound is better than 18 👍👍

I would never pay that! You can’t beat a Pot Noodle..A quid :) Great video.Thanks

Hi Dan, a very expensive meal, however we are only here once so you have to enjoy life, you could have ordered a Chinese takeaway the day before and then reheated at camp for under £10, a much more substantial meal, you can make a basic meal of noodles and smoked sausage for under £2 or meals around £20 it's all about budgets, keep up the great video's Dan, all the best Mark.

In Sweden it costs 7,61 GBP

no way i would pay that price fiver or six pounds tops

The Real turmat Pulled pork cost about £7,49 in norway😊

That one is my favourite 😋 I have never etan a better freeze-dried meal

Love your videos mate!

As always thanks!

Do they have ration packs with grilled steak and onions? :)

1849! I know Real Ternat is good gear but for that price I'd hit Just eat!

In skandinavia the cost 7£

Back to £10.99 again for pulled pork at Base Camp Foods. They are meant to be packed meals for expeditions, not for your average UK camping trip. :))))

@englishwoodsman

10 ай бұрын

Does it matter what or when we use them ?? I've done loads of hiking and camping and used them meals. I know a train driver that uses them for meal at work ..

@jadeosprey7908

10 ай бұрын

@@englishwoodsman No of course not. They can be used whenever. The point I was making was they are made primarly for multi-day usage, where normal food would be difficult to carry and would likely go off. Hence the price point. Sorry I didn't make that clear.

dan i wont buy the dehydrated style meals .because they are all just too expensive . thier is cheaper options available .the compromise is your carrying alittlebit more weight .?

I know I’m always banging on about making my own dehydrated meals but for the price of two of those meals you can get a starter dehydrator and have a go.don’t you fancy trying that out to show the viewers Dan?just copy Kevin outdoors method,some different content for the viewers?just a thought 👍

Here in Norway they are only 8 pounds but its made here so thats prob why. No way i would pay 18..

£18.40? Balls to that lol are they imported or something? I can't understand why they would be so much, I would sooner have soggy sandwiches

You were done. Don’t buy them from Amazon. Basecamp foods half that price and it includes postage and packaging. 🤷‍♂️

10 Quid on Basecamp Foods.. Raindeer stew brilliant 😊

Why do people buy at that price?! Can of stewed steak, can of potatoes, can of veg = £5. Heat in a pan, boom!

It amazes me how many people on KZread seem to carry dehydrated food and the water they need to rehydrate them. Unless you are getting water up the hill you might as well take wet food.

I stand by pasta n sauce packets for a quid each, lightweight and just add water, plenty enough calories for a wkend camping and because they are light and packable means you can take other foods, even potnoodles are better value than that staggering 19 quid, rip off.....

Yorkshire man not wanting to save money BASE CAMP FOODS. SHOP AROUND. 👍

Too much mate, what's that in Euro 23?

Seems I messed up commenting, but stil like the video. Love your channel woodsman! 👍

Hope it tastes better than it looks

13,- euro's here in the Netherlands.

Have you tried making your own?

hard to find anything cheaper than rice.

People need to understand you cannot compare a meal like this to a Weatherspoons. They are for different things.

@tommo9757

Жыл бұрын

Having experience of working in a Weatherspoons kitchen, I can assure you that 99 percent of it is pre-prepared, and is just warmed up or deep fried

@rachelcrompton1867

Жыл бұрын

@@tommo9757 I was referring to the price and the portability. as far as I am aware there is not a Weatherspoons available on the summit of Ben Nevis.

Never understand people paying stupid money for these> A pot noodle and a couple of sausages - less than £1.50 about 600cals - job done..

get more i want some!

Any old tents

The real turmat brand of meals are used by serious hikers and mountain climbers who are used to buying expensive gear as they really on it for survival so they buy the best, real turmat foods latch on to this so I believe they inflate the price in my opinion.

Again why would u pay that base camp foods does that meal for 10.99

At £18.40 I’d defo be licking the inside of that pouch very clean!

nice

Not worth the money 7nless you are up Everest, God bless 🙏..lee

a nice stake and vegetables are half the price these meals really anger me they should piss off they are only fooling people that have no camping experience boy cot the lot we need a KZread to shore the new campers they dont the need this crap that puts new campers off p.s love your channel micky outdoors

you liked it dude...lol.

its cheaper on bass camp foods

You're not out of your mind, if you don't give it a go you can't criticize it? People just can not handle the little extra effort to cook real food, no single meal could ever be worth that, and that's my 2p's worth.

£18.40 wtf does it contian gold

Fools and their money are easily parted. Buy a dehydrator and make your own. You would have about 20 portions for that price.

Way to expensive...you can have a real meal for lot less.Even at today’s inflated prices.I would not enjoy eating blubber and prefer to cook something on my trangia.

Buy one get one half price firepot meals from go outdoors do me rightly . £18 no way or even at the £10 price ,that’s for rich people dressed in the latest gear and have £800 tents 😂.

When you said 18.40 .....are you nuts ....

No would have paid that 👍

£0.50p per mouthful! Ouch!!! 😲

Maybe buy a dehydration machine Dan learn how to use and make meals then show us would be good now that these meals are so expensive a lot of people would like that I think

That's to much 20$ U.S. I can get fish and chips dinner at local pub and a beer 🍺:)

They like to over season these ration packs I don't like lots of pepper 🌶️

It’s on average £8 here

89Nok în Norway

👍👍👍

Can get british army 24hr rations cheaper.

That is disgusting. £18.40 for one dehydrated crap meal. Some families as you know don’t have that to spend a week on food. You can’t say that’s much better than the alternatives available from go outdoors!

Thanks Dan been wondering why they were so expensive. Definitely won’t be buying any of them.

@jamesellsworth9673

Жыл бұрын

Pay for quality ingredients. Pay more for lightweight. Pay plenty for longevity.

Looks like a dogs dinner.....very expensive one

All camping food is way overpriced

Your nuts man...£18.40... 😂🤣...beans and sausage 40 pence..Aldi..

@jeffjohnstone4362

Жыл бұрын

Fine for folks who pop out for one night then back home. But even dehydrated food for 4 full days will be heavy and you'll need way more calories than your tins will offer.

@chrisjenkins4094

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffjohnstone4362 I'm just showing there is a cheaper option....you don't have to spend nearly £20 on one meal..ok 2 tins of beans and sausage with have way more calories than that packet food.plus the carbs will be massive in the beand..and protein from the sausage...

@jeffjohnstone4362

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree on the price, it's something you'd only play sure to necessity. But if your out for several nights, weight is weight, and somehow needs avoiding. Even £7 dehydrated meals seem a tad dear....

@chrisjenkins4094

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffjohnstone4362 bread and cooked chicken...light as you like...carbs from the bread and protein from the chicken.. I could go on but hopefully you get the idea..

I’ve seen more meat in a vegetarian meal

Hello Dan , How much ! , Great food , but too expensive in my Opinion , I can understand the ease of making them when Camping , but I prefer to take real meat and Veg with me , in a Freezer pack . , Be well my Friend , until next time .🙂👍

Ey up me duck. I won't touch Real Turmet meals no matter how tasty they are, their prices are ludicrous!

I will never understand how anyone can eat what comes inside these bags

@jamesdobson5022

Жыл бұрын

They do look like dog puke to me !!!

$20.53 in USA. I would rather eats knorrs and jerky for $2 dollars

Looks worse than army food 😂