Fun fact; some of the norwegian MREs come with lemon or raspberry hard candies. Even our most hardened special force soldiers fight over ration packs just to get those candies :)
@@MeAncient In the Swedish 24h bags, there used to be a bag of lemon tuna, and I was fortunate enough to be the only one in my platoon to enjoy it. So I always had a steady supply, and I loved it. Esp in winter when it was frozen, like a tuna/lime icecream lmao.
@@Flyingtart I loved enjoying the menu items that no one else cared for. Always put me in an advantageous position for trading. My 'ace in the hole' was ham & eggs. Most guys couldn't stand canned scrambles eggs. I could do pretty good taking those off someone's hands. TFW
Active duty Norwegian military diver here. You really got one of the good ones. We've got many different variants, and although I am biased, I have to say they usually taste better than our allied counterparts, and I feel they give you much more energy in the cold as well. That being said; We do add tabasco to them often - so it should really come with the MRE itself. Fun fact: These are heavily marketed towards the private market as well, and before I joined the military, I was a volunteer in the Norwegian Red Cross Search and Rescue corps. They really stocked up on these, because of course, they don't weigh too much and are easy to prepare out in the field.
Our pleasure! I'm happy to be company for anyone out there who desires it. We enjoy sharing the MREs and putting the outdoor videos together, for sure. TFW!
Fun fact about the Norwegian MRE: Its made as enviornmentaly friendly and healthy (with as few preservatives as possible if not none). It has a rice dish instead of a more traditional Norwegian dish because rice fills you up quickly.
@@Sniperboy5551 Well not in this case. The Norwegian MRE rations are made in a way that doesn’t impact the soliders negatively. It might cost a bit more than traditional packaging but, overall its for the best. I hope this answered your question.
Active personell in Norwegian Armed Forces here. First of all, LOVE your video, I also got a few keypoints about the Norwegian MRE. There are different kinds of MRE that we get, the one you've got (chicken curry) is my favourite. Cod with creamed curry is one that smells awful, but is delicious. You are also able to get some honey glazed peanuts that are WAY better than the already delicious roasted and salted peanuts. The peach energy drink is also available in lemon flavor, which in my opinion is better. You are able to rip the bottom side from eachother (might be sticky), so it will be easier to mix and will be more stable when you put it down. We also carry tabasco sauce just to add to the MRE, which make it better. But some MRE tastes better with some extra butter to it.
It's actually a common misconception that you're supposed to rip the bottom side from each other. It was true like 20 years ago I believe, but todays pouches are not made to survive it so you might rip the pouch. They're supposed to be able to stand on their own without ripping them. :)
Got a tip for all you G.I.'s and NATO personell out there. The Norwegian field meals have two tabs at the bottom that you can rip apart that makes the package more stable on your "table", as well as making mixing the contents night and day easier..! (For all you tourists, it's called "Real Turmat" and you get them at most places that sell camping equipment. And even some grocery stores)
@@ytRANDOMCLIPS there was a headline in norwegian news a week or 2 ago that sayd Real (the companie that make those meals), had gone bankrupt... so maybe they need re-financing or something.. ofc our defence will still need MRE`s, so Im sure they`ll finde some solution eventualy.. or the contract will go to a competitor. I also think we have probebly sent a lot of our backup surplus MRE`s to Ukraine, might be why theyr harder to come by now.
Okay, I'm going directly to where I see the soldier and y'all should know it too. Salt promotes high blood pressure and drains bone density. I'm 40, I can't afford osteoporosis I have a really big mouth.
@AminJones Maybe you’re just getting old, brother. I’d rather enjoy my life, even if it means I die sooner. I’m here for a good time, not a long time 😉 different life philosophies. Respect to you.
Never watched this sort of mil-life video's before and you are a natural presentor! Dressed up, the trays, bringing it as if I was on the way and stopped at this bunker or tent, a bit behind the lines, grabbing 'supper'. The prayer was a strong item, so are the stories from galore: the cans (24 Oz metal!). From an American who lives in Europe (Netherlands - the windmill emblems are somehow used in branding all across the globe). Norway: awesome coastline to travel along, and yes, it gets cold (some say it stays cold - but summer days stay sunny all night long!). Thanks for the excellent presentation!
Something i love is how we can buy the "real field meal" as civilians in many sports shops. Really nice when you're hiking or camping over night. Would recommend!
Every country that produces their own MREs seem to be adding more menu items available on the commercial, retail market. I think it's a good idea....kind of a reminder of home when you've been away a while. TFW!
@@MeAncientThe further strengthened economy of scale that comes with this (at least with producers that really do care a lot about quality), enables use of more premium ingredients, mix and taste ratios - and use of production techniques that might be more expensive and have larger up-front and opportunity costs. But that will give you a significantly better result, _and_ still fetch a good profit margin - as long as you are able to scale production output enough. When you have / can generate that kind of consumer market demand, the producers are able to spread those large investments out more, and a wider and more diverse customer base make risk-adverse companies more interested in making those kind of investments. Having a military supply contract can be great - but running a business with only a single customer is still a risky affair. Especially a public/taxpayer funded one, because department funding csn change abruptly, and open contract renewals and tender rounds are often mandatory by law. Of course, making the commercial / consumer market a big part of your customer base does _require_ you to stay on top of quality in product and experience, because commercial customers and end consumers especially, are free to buy from your competitors instead at any point without hesitation, delay or contract termination compensation. So expanding your customer base to make the commercial market a big part of it _enables_ investment in the neccessary RnD, skilled labor/worker training and equipment necessary to be on top of your game - but it also _demands_ it.
@@MeAncientthat on the one hand, on the other hand if you have a higher production capacity in normal times for commercial consumption you can use that capacity in times of real need for more field rations.
As the brighter and more colourful packaging might have tipped you of to, they are marketed to and sold to normal civilian hikers in normal hunting goods/outdoors stores.
The norwegian MRE main meal is sold in normal convenience stores, and are very popular in the hiking community, which is very big in Norway. Those cranberries look delicious.
It seems like many countries are going to the retail market for various menu items. I think it's a good thing....brings a little of home to the troops and some familiarity to them in an otherwise not so familiar place. TFW
I am Norwegian, and you suddenly appeared in my RUclips feed. Probably because I like (military) history, tasting vids, etc. This was very interesting to see! I have to admit.. I sniggered a little bit when you said 'deki-liters'. It really showed you are American. But really, you have grown up with this as I have with the metric system. I am very confused with the Imperial system! 😂 No ridicule or harm intended 😊 It's very nice that you like the Norwegian MRE more. I know the Norwegian brand of main meal you tasted. They also make meals for hikers etc.. The packs look very much the same. It's probably a change in regards to a text like 'field rations' or something. A nice government contract for the company, for sure 😊 And also, I appreciate that you said 'in Christ's name'. Many don't appreciate the meaning of that detail.. 😊
Weren't the birds just great that day? I didn't realize how much birdsong there was while we were filming (except for the geese coming in for the landing) until I went to edit. It is beautiful in the Appalachians, for sure. TFW!
I live in Norway and do always bring Real Turmat from Drytech when fishing, hunting and hiking in the Norwegian mountains. That Tikka Masala is one of my favourites but you should try the new Beef Stew. That is a winner. Real is also sold as a single package dinner only, the package is then orange instead of the green military day ration pack.
My dad who was Vietnam vet, used to bring home MRE’s all the time when he would go visit his friend who was supply Sargent. God I miss those days. Great content, glad I stumbled on your channel. God Bless. And thank you for service.
Another great comparison and video. Love the Canadian geese in the back ground , just watch where you step if walking around where they’ve been. Keep em coming. Made my afternoon. Mike
I love the fact that you pretty much always film outside. In reviews from other channels, they're usually inside, so it's dark and feels crowded. But with your videos, I love listening to the birds and having the nice natural light. Plus, you have Ace as a live cameraman, while on other channels they have a camera setup that makes it feel more cramped. Just did my own little comparison there (:
This is the first time I've seen this channel and I'm impressed. I also knew which one was going to win. I eat MREs often when I'm lazy or broke because we get them during fire season here out west. Fire season gets longer and longer the older I get, so I end up with about a half pallet of cases of MREs come November. When I lived in Germany in the early ninetys after the wall fell, but before reunification I used to go hiking for a week and we'd get MREs from all over Europe. The ones you don't want are from former Soviet countries and the best ones are Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands in no particular order. The Finnish one was the strangest without being gross just different. Of the former Soviet countries MREs I'd say the "best" are from the Czech Republic and also Romania. Not gross, just different and the ones I ate were newly stolen and sold into the Berlin flea markt and surplus stores. Old ones wouldn't have sold. That's how Soviet and post Soviet economys work. Its how much you can steal and where is the best price. We bought and sold stuff from all over the former Soviet block countries and that business showed no signs of slowing by the time I started getting homesick for Oregon. Have a good time folks. And a nice video.
Mike, sounds like I need to get over to Europe and take in a few flea markets and surplus stores to do some real unique reviews. Welcome aboard! Are you back in Oregon? TFW
Loved this one. The wooden spoons are getting to be a little more common, there are restrictions of the use of plastics all over Europe, even plastic bags are getting "booted out", so its natural MREs would also contain less plastic items. And I agree with you, when camping especially, freeze dry food is much better for a quick meal, add hot water and its done. Great video.
@@MeAncient we're generally more about showing off physical aptitude than money around here, so even a fair share white collar people have experience eating in the "wilderness". Which might explain why things are thought through, probably by people with experience, led by people with at least some experience, and with budgets approved by people with at least some experience. ;) And you can't really call yourself successful in business around here if you haven't done "birken" (54km on ski), so every 30-50 something business person does it atleast once. /s'ish
I don't know how I stumbled upon this channel, but I'm Norwegian and have eaten quite a lot of MREs... Great review, YEAH Norway MRE, and great video as well! Subscribed and will follow!
I wood choose the wooden spoon. Not for primary useability but for secondary use. I can make tooth picks, feather sticks, use it to help fuel a canteen cook system, make it a hook to pick a bail style pot from the fire and be insulated. I like a US plastic mre spoon., I keep one in several bags and lunchboxes, they last years. but in the field, one is enough, one in your pocket to be safe is smart, but a wooden spoon in every mre pack . I think that would be more helpful in the field if the supply stream ran out. love your channel, maybe my comment gives you some ideas for content.
Wow, thanks! I'm happy you enjoyed it that much. the next one will be quite fun, I believe. We are hoping to film it this week. I'll try and edit it quickly to get it out there before the end of the month. It's an International MRE sent to me by Vlad. I think everyone will like it. Stay tuned.
Norwegian here. My favourite part of the MRE's were small packages of Mackerel in tomato sauce, normally used for spreads. I was the only one in my team who liked them, so I always got all got all of them every day. I munched on them all day, every day. Taking to me must've been like standing on a low tide shore on a sunny day...
Nice memories as a child. Wonder how many of us had the canteens and web belts as a child. My Dad passed on his web belt from WWII to me and I still have it. We did the same thing, into the woods, exploring, cooking canned goods. What a blast. Looks like Norway has some good chow. Great comparison, and thanks for your stories as a child.👍🏻
i have no experience with being in the feild, but i love seeing your videos. The way you talk makes me feel at ease and it's just very fun to watch! Im norwegian, and used to eat those meal packs when i was out camping with my family, i personally find them very good! 😊 keep up the great videos!
Hello I came upon your channel by accident and I am here to say I love your videos, and you remind me of my uncle James he was in nam and was a usmc 😍. I lost him few years ago and he was more like a brother to me and I took his death hard. Thank you for your service and I pray you and your family a safe and Blessed Lives. Keep up great work
That’s awesome about Indian creek! I grew up in Cedar Rapids and as boys we use to fish in Indian creek between Cedar Rapids country club and cottage grove dr. We used to catch a lot of smallmouth bass. Those were the days! Thanks for sharing
3 "dL" is 3 deciliters, or 3/10ths of a liter, or 300mL. The word comes from "deci" which means 1/10th. EDIT: OK, to clear up some confusion, 3 dL is 3 deciliters, or 3/10ths of a liter, or 300 mL. One deciliter is 100 mL. Seems people confused my original post.
@@michael-dm2bvDecimeter is 1/10th of a meter. 3 deciliter is 3 times 1/10th of a liter (as the original comment stated), therefore it is 3/10th of a liter.
Love your videos, Me Ancient (and your son’s videos too)! I know your wife prefers to be off camera but if she had a channel where she cooked her recipes…I’d subscribe in a heartbeat too!
This is my second or possibly third MRE video. Not sure what got me here, but I do watch military stuff often ( USN navigator Vietnam era ). The Navy doesn't have MRE's but I've enjoyed the heck out your presentations.
Hello sir, Semper Fi, I also served on the USS Iwo Jima. I was on the last deployment the USS Iwo Jima made from May 1992 - November 1992 we spent that trip off the coast of Yugoslavia. LPH-2 the L- Landing P- Platform H - Helocopter is what LPH stands for. As a Marine in those days we Deployed a lot the Marine Corps was 217,000 Marines strong they got down to 172,000 after I got out.
The company, Drytech, has delivered MREs to the Norwegian Military since the 90's, and even back then they had a good variety of flavours that all tasted excellent. All of their products, I think, is commercially available for anyone who wants to purchase them.
Steve, I hope you enjoy it. Wait till you see the next one. I hope to film it this week and have it edited before the end of this month. I'll just say it may have some equestrian delectables........Stay tuned and TFW, as always!
Not sure if you noticed, but the Norwegian meal package also got a second tear-point below the zip-lock, so you can get a lower "cup" that's easier to eat out of.
I think that you'll find US MRE cold weather meals are designed to provide more caloric content due to the cold weather conditions. When I was assigned to AK years ago, we had supplemental rations (trail mix) that pushed daily caloric to over 5000. The meal designers discovered that soldiers operating in cold weather burned calories like racecars. My experience was in a 10-day operation, I could lose 10 pounds of weight despite consuming 3 meals plus water and supplemental rations per day. I'm sure the other nations have theor meals designed to account for this.
Norwegian supply sergeant here! "arctic" is kinda our standard issue, doesnt really mean "arctic conditions", i have had a couple of "tropical" aswell, they were absolute bomb! havnt seen those for years though. There actually is a fill line on both the drink and meal, to get it" right" but i usually does like you myself, depending on what kind of meal it is. Sorry about the wooden spoon, we used to have plastic utensils but people dont know how to throw away trash correctly, hate them myself. And the army stopped using issue metal utensils ages ago because of "sanitary condition". the empty bag is for trash or whatever you want to use it for. There should have been a multivitamin pill in there aswell, unless they have discontinued them (still in our surplus packets). In addition, the REAL meals are not only military issue, these are sold for hiking, trips, and so on aswell, so its no surprise the quality might be of a better standard than an "army only" ration
Ole, I'm thinking most Norwegian MREs should be considered 'Arctic.' I appreciate the insight into the meal. I'll try and remember it when I review the next one I have coming from Norway. TFW
I have never had a freeze dried meal, but I am headed to Cabela's today to try one out. Great video. Got me excited to try one. Really cool listening to the birds in the background. Looking forward to the next video!
Weren't those birds something! We have mocking birds all over and the cardinals were in on that video as well as the Canadian Geese, obviously. TFW and I hope you enjoy your Cabela's MRE or freeze dried foods.
Decided to watch this out of the suggested videos and definitely wasn't disappointed! A fellow Iowan is always a good thing! Plus, I absolutely love mres as well, so it's a win-win
I bought it online. The overcoats we were using when I was active duty were still the green sateen uniforms. I never saw camo jackets when I was in. Got out in '84. TFW, Christa.
I love watching your videos mate, they remind me of my time serving with the British forces and training with the Americans. Keep making them buddy we all enjoy watching them very much.
I always have a big box of the Norwegian Mre field meals. they are perfect for when you go hunting or just when you want something simple to eat.. the packing are even ABC certified, not that that matters much on a normal day, but you never know, if you have a small war break out or you just spill campfuel on them they will be fine. you can also just buy the main course pack seperatly and you also get some breakfast variants with oatmeal and cereals and the like. always good stuff
I've also always had the idea that if tshtf, you could augment these meals with whatever foraging and fishing/hunting you could do to make them last longer. TFW, Jimmy.
I remember back in the 80ies, when I was in the Norwegian navy, when our norwegian MREs still was mainly conserved cornedbeef dated back to the 40ies and 50ies. It was a pleasure when my brother (that served two years later than me) as a cook in the north of Norway brought home the US and French MRE rations. It was such an delight and we used to share them att night after our parents had fell a sleep.Yes I had a stove back then hidden in my room and a 20 liter water supply, so as long as we kept it quiet my parents wouldnt know.
There are so many different meals you can get aswell from the Norwegian ones other then Chicken, and they are all insane! I always buy several when i go camping and they are 10/10!
Thank you for your service my grandpa's was in the Marine corps my father in Marine Corp when I graduated high school I enlisted into the Marine corps South Carolina to Parris Island medically washed out
The peach energy drink is awsome!, it also comes with lemon, the inferior real energy drink. You also bought my favorite MRE, I always pack those. I also like the Vegan chili, because in the winter I pack rasped cheese, tortilas and salad chicken (pre coocked and sealed for a few weeks) put it back in my scania and has tacos every day haha. Its amazing, try it!
When i was in military in 1991, military in Norway started to do new MRE for soldiers. We had 2 days of exersice and we ate old food. They gave of tast of brand new stuff norwegian soldiers will fase in the future. We tasted a pasta dish and it was great tasting.
In general it's good to see that modern MREs aren't just bags of disappointment and lies. Norwegian here, so I already knew we're pretty "advanced" as far as freeze dried meal pouches go, but I've heard rumours and exaggerations galore about our friends from across the sea.
@@MeAncientto be honest I don't. I do have family un mexico but none are in the military. If I happen to see them I will ask although I heard it's not easy getting one of those. But if I get one I will definitely send it your way.
That Norwegian one looks so compact, nice high energy density. And NATO definitely trusts Norway to know what they're doing with anything related to cold weather.
Great to see a Scandinavian MRE coming out on top. Our Militaries work together so it's usually great food there. Fun fact: When I was in the army (Kungliga Jämtlands Fältjägarregemente, also known as I5) we ate food that was made between WW1 and WW2. Tasted ok, not more. Our palates were different, but it was ok food, and what better way to not waste food?
Martin, no kidding......"Let the troops eat it. They are hungry and they'll eat anything!" Hopefully if you were eating WW2 food you were in a long time ago.........TFW
Brought back some memories for me, on the road to Kunduz and trading MRE's with our american colleagues. They loved ours for the meal and chocolate, we loved theirs for the candies and milkshakes. Sitting and eating just like this, comparing and trading little items was a good icebreaker with anyone.
@@MeAncient I'm from Norway myself, so it was the summer version of these rations that we were trading with our american colleagues. Good times in bad places!
The reason there's a dutch windmill on the colombian coffee is because while the beans are colombian the instant was made by the Dutch brand Poldermill. They're in a lot of European MREs.
Makes me proud to be Norwegian. But as a fun fact: We can get most of these MRE components in a civilian packaging at sports stores. Especially the bits from REAL like the Chicken Tikka Masala
Reminded me of doing field exercises in the Norwegian army, and the damn ammo & supplies troops always sorting out the best flavours for them selves. Resulting in me and the boys raiding theirs at night, and leaving the less tasty ones in their trucks.
For the Norwegian MRE they come in may different types in each package, at least it did when i was in the army, we were almost fighting each other to trade for the best one haha, chicken, kebab, beef, spicy Bolognese, fish stew you name it. the high ranking always came to collect the coffee and beef jerk for the energy drink and chocolate they had. iv not tried any other country's MRE, but i could for real live on MRE since there are so many flavors!
Lots of fun facts here so I'll add more: Real in Norwegian is pronounced a bit different and means something along the lines of "proper". Also, as long as its stored well it is no issue eating a 20 year old one. Done it on several occasions since I've been handed these for almost 25 years now and sometimes find an old package in the basement. They never failed me in the arctic winter so I have no complaints.
0:40 Well yes, three tenths. Deciliter is from the Latin decimus, meaning "tenth". Then comes centiliter (cl), and milliliter (ml), which is hundredths and thousandths of a liter. Glad you liked the products. I do like them my self. And have eaten several versions, since they sell that exact brand for commercial? Civilian? Idk. For *everyone*, in like hiking/hunting stores etc. 😅
I was also on the Iwo LPH 2 during the Gulf War, It was a rust bucket! I Moved to the Nassau LHA-4 and it was like moving to Beverly Hills for an Embarked Marine!
I'll bet it was in pretty rough shape by then. That would have been at least 7 years after I was on board. They scrapped her shortly after that. TFW and Semper Fi!
I remember seing us troops training with swedish Defence Forces.. the americans loved the swedish mre for the flavor and quality and did trade 2 us MREs for one swedish.. haha 😂
I had bought every one of the Drytech (Norwegian) MREs to see which I liked the most for hikes and to store for emergencies. The first two months of covid, when everything was very uncertain, I lived off them. They were all great and I highly recommend them. It really is impressive what they can do with freeze drying. But these field rations are designed to rehydrate very quickly and that means the pieces are small. If you allowed for more time to rehydrate, these types of meals could be made much better simply by having larger chunks of beef and carrots, etc. I think someone should do that, because it was actually a very comfortable way to get an easy dinner.
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Fun fact; some of the norwegian MREs come with lemon or raspberry hard candies. Even our most hardened special force soldiers fight over ration packs just to get those candies :)
Yes, when you are active duty, you know every item of each menu and everyone had their favorites. TFW
@@MeAncient In the Swedish 24h bags, there used to be a bag of lemon tuna, and I was fortunate enough to be the only one in my platoon to enjoy it. So I always had a steady supply, and I loved it. Esp in winter when it was frozen, like a tuna/lime icecream lmao.
@@Flyingtart I loved enjoying the menu items that no one else cared for. Always put me in an advantageous position for trading. My 'ace in the hole' was ham & eggs. Most guys couldn't stand canned scrambles eggs. I could do pretty good taking those off someone's hands. TFW
@@MeAncient My dad's favorite in Vietnam was the fruit cocktail in the MCI.
Is that a Eva Solo pot for hot water
Active duty Norwegian military diver here. You really got one of the good ones. We've got many different variants, and although I am biased, I have to say they usually taste better than our allied counterparts, and I feel they give you much more energy in the cold as well. That being said; We do add tabasco to them often - so it should really come with the MRE itself. Fun fact: These are heavily marketed towards the private market as well, and before I joined the military, I was a volunteer in the Norwegian Red Cross Search and Rescue corps. They really stocked up on these, because of course, they don't weigh too much and are easy to prepare out in the field.
Can confirm I have eaten a lot of REAL turmat, and never been in the army before.
@@kim-robinsylow3486 To be freeze dried they're really good!
The chicken tikka masala is a pretty good one, especially, IMO
It is interesting how so many countries are using menu items available in the retail market. I don't mind it myself. TFW and your input.
@@MeAncient Hi. Could you tell me what TFW means?
I dig the vibe hearing the birds and you two are a great combo, it's like having company for us who live alone.
Thanks 👵🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🇺🇸
Our pleasure! I'm happy to be company for anyone out there who desires it. We enjoy sharing the MREs and putting the outdoor videos together, for sure. TFW!
Nice, thank you
Fun fact about the Norwegian MRE: Its made as enviornmentaly friendly and healthy (with as few preservatives as possible if not none). It has a rice dish instead of a more traditional Norwegian dish because rice fills you up quickly.
It did fill me up, for sure. TFW!
Plus rice is easy/cheap carbs. Carbs = energy!
Don’t you think a focus on “environmentally friendly” is a detriment to military readiness?
@@Sniperboy5551 Well not in this case. The Norwegian MRE rations are made in a way that doesn’t impact the soliders negatively. It might cost a bit more than traditional packaging but, overall its for the best. I hope this answered your question.
environment friendly. well you get a plastic bag so you can take with the trash after you are done eating.
Active personell in Norwegian Armed Forces here. First of all, LOVE your video, I also got a few keypoints about the Norwegian MRE.
There are different kinds of MRE that we get, the one you've got (chicken curry) is my favourite. Cod with creamed curry is one that smells awful, but is delicious.
You are also able to get some honey glazed peanuts that are WAY better than the already delicious roasted and salted peanuts.
The peach energy drink is also available in lemon flavor, which in my opinion is better.
You are able to rip the bottom side from eachother (might be sticky), so it will be easier to mix and will be more stable when you put it down. We also carry tabasco sauce just to add to the MRE, which make it better. But some MRE tastes better with some extra butter to it.
I like, "We also carry tabasco sauce....." I have another Norwegian MRE coming. Stay tuned. TFW
It's actually a common misconception that you're supposed to rip the bottom side from each other. It was true like 20 years ago I believe, but todays pouches are not made to survive it so you might rip the pouch. They're supposed to be able to stand on their own without ripping them. :)
Got a tip for all you G.I.'s and NATO personell out there. The Norwegian field meals have two tabs at the bottom that you can rip apart that makes the package more stable on your "table", as well as making mixing the contents night and day easier..! (For all you tourists, it's called "Real Turmat" and you get them at most places that sell camping equipment. And even some grocery stores)
Tks for the tip. I have noticed among all MREs, both USA and international, they are including more and more commercially available menu items. TFW
Might tell about the fill lines on the real turmat😜 there is notches to where to fill water and when eating, you can tear the top off
Might tell about the fill lines on the real turmat😜 there is notches to where to fill water and when eating, you can tear the top off
@@lolboty Yeah, those Real packs are like bags of holding. You pour any amount of water in, and it just disappears.
Jeg skal bli med i luftforsvaret når jeg blir eldre. Takk for at du jobber i NATO. Ja, jeg er selvfølgelig Norsk.
I like those Norwegian MREs. I did one review video just a few weeks ago and it featured Chili Con Carne as the main course. It was very good too.
I'll have to check you out.
Norwegian MREs are really good. I had a fish one a year ago or so. Man, it was good. TFW!
I think they still have the Reindeer stew. with lingonberry. it is worth the try if you can get a hold on it
I haven't seen it anywhere in a while. I can buy those packs here at local outdoor stores for 10-15 euros.
@@ytRANDOMCLIPS there was a headline in norwegian news a week or 2 ago that sayd Real (the companie that make those meals), had gone bankrupt... so maybe they need re-financing or something.. ofc our defence will still need MRE`s, so Im sure they`ll finde some solution eventualy.. or the contract will go to a competitor.
I also think we have probebly sent a lot of our backup surplus MRE`s to Ukraine, might be why theyr harder to come by now.
Shout out to Eric for sending absolutely amazing MREs to keep us all entertained and me ancient fed
Second that
He came in big time, for sure. TFW!
Okay, I'm going directly to where I see the soldier and y'all should know it too.
Salt promotes high blood pressure and drains bone density.
I'm 40, I can't afford osteoporosis I have a really big mouth.
Some salt is okay, but I don't salt fried eggs, I don't salt a ham sandwich, i don't use salt with every meal.*
@AminJones Maybe you’re just getting old, brother. I’d rather enjoy my life, even if it means I die sooner. I’m here for a good time, not a long time 😉 different life philosophies. Respect to you.
I have no idea why this is so entertaining to me, but it is. Love the videos, went back and binged them all. Your son's channel is fantastic too
Glad you like them! I'll pass those kind words on to my sons. TFW, Clint
Never watched this sort of mil-life video's before and you are a natural presentor! Dressed up, the trays, bringing it as if I was on the way and stopped at this bunker or tent, a bit behind the lines, grabbing 'supper'. The prayer was a strong item, so are the stories from galore: the cans (24 Oz metal!). From an American who lives in Europe (Netherlands - the windmill emblems are somehow used in branding all across the globe). Norway: awesome coastline to travel along, and yes, it gets cold (some say it stays cold - but summer days stay sunny all night long!). Thanks for the excellent presentation!
Welcome aboard and thanks for those kind words. I trust you will enjoy my other videos. TFW!
Something i love is how we can buy the "real field meal" as civilians in many sports shops. Really nice when you're hiking or camping over night. Would recommend!
Every country that produces their own MREs seem to be adding more menu items available on the commercial, retail market. I think it's a good idea....kind of a reminder of home when you've been away a while. TFW!
@@MeAncientThe further strengthened economy of scale that comes with this (at least with producers that really do care a lot about quality), enables use of more premium ingredients, mix and taste ratios - and use of production techniques that might be more expensive and have larger up-front and opportunity costs. But that will give you a significantly better result, _and_ still fetch a good profit margin - as long as you are able to scale production output enough. When you have / can generate that kind of consumer market demand, the producers are able to spread those large investments out more, and a wider and more diverse customer base make risk-adverse companies more interested in making those kind of investments. Having a military supply contract can be great - but running a business with only a single customer is still a risky affair. Especially a public/taxpayer funded one, because department funding csn change abruptly, and open contract renewals and tender rounds are often mandatory by law.
Of course, making the commercial / consumer market a big part of your customer base does _require_ you to stay on top of quality in product and experience, because commercial customers and end consumers especially, are free to buy from your competitors instead at any point without hesitation, delay or contract termination compensation. So expanding your customer base to make the commercial market a big part of it _enables_ investment in the neccessary RnD, skilled labor/worker training and equipment necessary to be on top of your game - but it also _demands_ it.
I bring them with me when I go out with my boat. Very handy.
@@VidarLund-k5q Indeed
@@MeAncientthat on the one hand, on the other hand if you have a higher production capacity in normal times for commercial consumption you can use that capacity in times of real need for more field rations.
The Norwegian MRE looked fantastic. Thanks for the video, brother.
It was, Robert. TFW! Wait till you see the next one!
As the brighter and more colourful packaging might have tipped you of to, they are marketed to and sold to normal civilian hikers in normal hunting goods/outdoors stores.
The norwegian MRE main meal is sold in normal convenience stores, and are very popular in the hiking community, which is very big in Norway.
Those cranberries look delicious.
It seems like many countries are going to the retail market for various menu items. I think it's a good thing....brings a little of home to the troops and some familiarity to them in an otherwise not so familiar place. TFW
I am Norwegian, and you suddenly appeared in my RUclips feed. Probably because I like (military) history, tasting vids, etc. This was very interesting to see! I have to admit.. I sniggered a little bit when you said 'deki-liters'. It really showed you are American. But really, you have grown up with this as I have with the metric system. I am very confused with the Imperial system! 😂 No ridicule or harm intended 😊 It's very nice that you like the Norwegian MRE more. I know the Norwegian brand of main meal you tasted. They also make meals for hikers etc.. The packs look very much the same. It's probably a change in regards to a text like 'field rations' or something. A nice government contract for the company, for sure 😊 And also, I appreciate that you said 'in Christ's name'. Many don't appreciate the meaning of that detail.. 😊
Man, I love these videos, especially with the nature sounds
Weren't the birds just great that day? I didn't realize how much birdsong there was while we were filming (except for the geese coming in for the landing) until I went to edit. It is beautiful in the Appalachians, for sure. TFW!
I live in Norway and do always bring Real Turmat from Drytech when fishing, hunting and hiking in the Norwegian mountains. That Tikka Masala is one of my favourites but you should try the new Beef Stew. That is a winner.
Real is also sold as a single package dinner only, the package is then orange instead of the green military day ration pack.
That's what I figured. TFW
Been enjoying your videos for several months now. Thumbs-up on giving thanks before meals. I'm army veteran, combat engineer, 84-95. Desert storm.
Terry, thank you for tuning in. Stay tuned for more......TFW!
My dad who was Vietnam vet, used to bring home MRE’s all the time when he would go visit his friend who was supply Sargent. God I miss those days. Great content, glad I stumbled on your channel. God Bless. And thank you for service.
Welcome aboard, Michael. Great memories of days gone by. TFW!
Another great comparison and video. Love the Canadian geese in the back ground , just watch where you step if walking around where they’ve been. Keep em coming. Made my afternoon. Mike
You know about careful stepping, I see. TFW, Mike!
I love the fact that you pretty much always film outside. In reviews from other channels, they're usually inside, so it's dark and feels crowded. But with your videos, I love listening to the birds and having the nice natural light. Plus, you have Ace as a live cameraman, while on other channels they have a camera setup that makes it feel more cramped.
Just did my own little comparison there (:
This is the first time I've seen this channel and I'm impressed. I also knew which one was going to win. I eat MREs often when I'm lazy or broke because we get them during fire season here out west. Fire season gets longer and longer the older I get, so I end up with about a half pallet of cases of MREs come November. When I lived in Germany in the early ninetys after the wall fell, but before reunification I used to go hiking for a week and we'd get MREs from all over Europe. The ones you don't want are from former Soviet countries and the best ones are Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands in no particular order. The Finnish one was the strangest without being gross just different.
Of the former Soviet countries MREs I'd say the "best" are from the Czech Republic and also Romania. Not gross, just different and the ones I ate were newly stolen and sold into the Berlin flea markt and surplus stores. Old ones wouldn't have sold. That's how Soviet and post Soviet economys work. Its how much you can steal and where is the best price. We bought and sold stuff from all over the former Soviet block countries and that business showed no signs of slowing by the time I started getting homesick for Oregon.
Have a good time folks. And a nice video.
Mike, sounds like I need to get over to Europe and take in a few flea markets and surplus stores to do some real unique reviews. Welcome aboard! Are you back in Oregon? TFW
Loved this one. The wooden spoons are getting to be a little more common, there are restrictions of the use of plastics all over Europe, even plastic bags are getting "booted out", so its natural MREs would also contain less plastic items. And I agree with you, when camping especially, freeze dry food is much better for a quick meal, add hot water and its done. Great video.
That resealable pouch in the Norwegian MRE was clutch. They thought that one out well. TFW, as always, Joao!
@@MeAncient we're generally more about showing off physical aptitude than money around here, so even a fair share white collar people have experience eating in the "wilderness". Which might explain why things are thought through, probably by people with experience, led by people with at least some experience, and with budgets approved by people with at least some experience. ;)
And you can't really call yourself successful in business around here if you haven't done "birken" (54km on ski), so every 30-50 something business person does it atleast once. /s'ish
I don't know how I stumbled upon this channel, but I'm Norwegian and have eaten quite a lot of MREs... Great review, YEAH Norway MRE, and great video as well!
Subscribed and will follow!
Welcome aboard! TFW
I wood choose the wooden spoon. Not for primary useability but for secondary use. I can make tooth picks, feather sticks, use it to help fuel a canteen cook system, make it a hook to pick a bail style pot from the fire and be insulated. I like a US plastic mre spoon., I keep one in several bags and lunchboxes, they last years. but in the field, one is enough, one in your pocket to be safe is smart, but a wooden spoon in every mre pack . I think that would be more helpful in the field if the supply stream ran out. love your channel, maybe my comment gives you some ideas for content.
seen every review this is for sure one of your best!
Wow, thanks! I'm happy you enjoyed it that much. the next one will be quite fun, I believe. We are hoping to film it this week. I'll try and edit it quickly to get it out there before the end of the month. It's an International MRE sent to me by Vlad. I think everyone will like it. Stay tuned.
Norwegian here.
My favourite part of the MRE's were small packages of Mackerel in tomato sauce, normally used for spreads. I was the only one in my team who liked them, so I always got all got all of them every day.
I munched on them all day, every day.
Taking to me must've been like standing on a low tide shore on a sunny day...
Always great to destress after work and watch another great MRE video,keep it up!
We'll try. The next one should be epic! TFW and stay tuned!
Nice memories as a child. Wonder how many of us had the canteens and web belts as a child. My Dad passed on his web belt from WWII to me and I still have it. We did the same thing, into the woods, exploring, cooking canned goods. What a blast. Looks like Norway has some good chow. Great comparison, and thanks for your stories as a child.👍🏻
Mike, Norway definitely has good chow. TFW and here's to the happy memories of childhood!! TFW
Norway looked way better, gonna have to try one now lol great content as always, can’t wait to see what ya got next!!!
You are going to love it! I believe it will involve a little equestrian flavor.........TFW, as always!
You can get most of the components in sporting goods stores like XXL here in Norway
i have no experience with being in the feild, but i love seeing your videos. The way you talk makes me feel at ease and it's just very fun to watch! Im norwegian, and used to eat those meal packs when i was out camping with my family, i personally find them very good! 😊 keep up the great videos!
Frida, it's good to have you along on our adventures. Those meal packs are good, aren't they? TFW
Been waiting for another one. Really enjoy these and you’re very entertaining to watch especially if the mre has M&M’s for Ace to swipe. 😂
More to come! TFW, as always.
Hello I came upon your channel by accident and I am here to say I love your videos, and you remind me of my uncle James he was in nam and was a usmc 😍. I lost him few years ago and he was more like a brother to me and I took his death hard. Thank you for your service and I pray you and your family a safe and Blessed Lives. Keep up great work
Alyssa, thank you for your kind words. I am happy that the videos bring back good memories of your Uncle James. We appreciate your prayers and TFW!
i love your videos so much! i was so happy when you made your own channel after seeing you on aces videos! god bless
Those are some kind words, my friend. Thank you for that and TFW!
Did i just find this video when im supose to be asleep? Yes. Did i enjoy it? ABSOLUTLY.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me and I hope that you are doing well
Thank you! I am and I trust you are doing well, too! TFW, as always, Felisa.
That’s awesome about Indian creek! I grew up in Cedar Rapids and as boys we use to fish in Indian creek between Cedar Rapids country club and cottage grove dr. We used to catch a lot of smallmouth bass. Those were the days! Thanks for sharing
That's too cool! It's a small world! TFW, Steve.
3 "dL" is 3 deciliters, or 3/10ths of a liter, or 300mL. The word comes from "deci" which means 1/10th.
EDIT: OK, to clear up some confusion, 3 dL is 3 deciliters, or 3/10ths of a liter, or 300 mL. One deciliter is 100 mL. Seems people confused my original post.
like a decimeter? 3/10 of a meter?😂 Metric sucks bass.😂😂😂😂
@@michael-dm2bvDecimeter is 1/10th of a meter. 3 deciliter is 3 times 1/10th of a liter (as the original comment stated), therefore it is 3/10th of a liter.
@@youmayu Yes I know. You misunderstood my OP.
@@michael-dm2bv Uhhh I never said meter. However, metric is much better than imperial (US) units IMHO.
Makes sense. Me and my Imperial Measurement ways........TFW!
The american banana chokolade bar sounds really good. The jerky reminds me of stuff you give dogs as a treat :P
Love your videos, Me Ancient (and your son’s videos too)! I know your wife prefers to be off camera but if she had a channel where she cooked her recipes…I’d subscribe in a heartbeat too!
Same! Love them all 🫶🏽
Her channel is called, "My Mom." Here's a link......
www.youtube.com/@MyMomRUclips
Enjoy and TFW!
See above and TFW!
This is my second or possibly third MRE video. Not sure what got me here, but I do watch military stuff often ( USN navigator Vietnam era ). The Navy doesn't have MRE's but I've enjoyed the heck out your presentations.
I’m a simple man get a notification from me ancient and I click
I like the simple kind of life. It never did me no harm........TFW!
Great content man I enjoy it! Interesting to see what other countries MREs look and taste like.
What a an AWESOME COMPARISON
SERIOUSLY COMRADE
Those Norwegians have a good thing going, for sure. TFW
Hello sir, Semper Fi, I also served on the USS Iwo Jima. I was on the last deployment the USS Iwo Jima made from May 1992 - November 1992 we spent that trip off the coast of Yugoslavia. LPH-2 the L- Landing P- Platform H - Helocopter is what LPH stands for. As a Marine in those days we Deployed a lot the Marine Corps was 217,000 Marines strong they got down to 172,000 after I got out.
Mark, we were part of an elite corps, for sure. TFW, Semper Fi, and stay tuned.
Those Real meals are sold here in Sweden too. I get them for whenever I go hiking. Most of them are very tasty.
Some of the USA MREs have commercial items available at retail stores as well. Must be a trend in the West. TFW, Marcus.
The company, Drytech, has delivered MREs to the Norwegian Military since the 90's, and even back then they had a good variety of flavours that all tasted excellent. All of their products, I think, is commercially available for anyone who wants to purchase them.
Me Ancient Thanks again, just got back from a road trip to Twin Falls and now i am hungry..can’t wait to see what ya got next!!!
Steve, I hope you enjoy it. Wait till you see the next one. I hope to film it this week and have it edited before the end of this month. I'll just say it may have some equestrian delectables........Stay tuned and TFW, as always!
Another Me Ancient video! Woohoo! God bless brother!
Alan, God bless you as well, my friend. TFW, as always.
Not sure if you noticed, but the Norwegian meal package also got a second tear-point below the zip-lock, so you can get a lower "cup" that's easier to eat out of.
Makes sense. I like to put it out where everyone can see it. TFW
Good to see you SQUARED AWAY 😎🤌
You know it! Thanks for noticing, Markie.
I think that you'll find US MRE cold weather meals are designed to provide more caloric content due to the cold weather conditions. When I was assigned to AK years ago, we had supplemental rations (trail mix) that pushed daily caloric to over 5000. The meal designers discovered that soldiers operating in cold weather burned calories like racecars. My experience was in a 10-day operation, I could lose 10 pounds of weight despite consuming 3 meals plus water and supplemental rations per day. I'm sure the other nations have theor meals designed to account for this.
Interesting. My brother, Lee (God rest his soul) was in AK for a year back around 1981 or 82. He loved it! TFW
Number one today chief!!
Ryan
Ryan, you are indeed number one! Congratulations & TFW!
Norwegian supply sergeant here! "arctic" is kinda our standard issue, doesnt really mean "arctic conditions", i have had a couple of "tropical" aswell, they were absolute bomb! havnt seen those for years though. There actually is a fill line on both the drink and meal, to get it" right" but i usually does like you myself, depending on what kind of meal it is. Sorry about the wooden spoon, we used to have plastic utensils but people dont know how to throw away trash correctly, hate them myself. And the army stopped using issue metal utensils ages ago because of "sanitary condition".
the empty bag is for trash or whatever you want to use it for. There should have been a multivitamin pill in there aswell, unless they have discontinued them (still in our surplus packets). In addition, the REAL meals are not only military issue, these are sold for hiking, trips, and so on aswell, so its no surprise the quality might be of a better standard than an "army only" ration
Ole, I'm thinking most Norwegian MREs should be considered 'Arctic.' I appreciate the insight into the meal. I'll try and remember it when I review the next one I have coming from Norway. TFW
I appreciate the info, Ole. I'm thinking all Norway MREs should be considered 'Arctic.' TFW
I like the Norwegian one better😊.....nice woodland bdu too
Eltenda, Norway's was definitely better on this round. TFW and the nice comment about the bdu.
Norway is a very beautiful, peaceful country.
I grew up in the southwest. Military surplus stores were all called, "Surplus City".
As always, I enjoy your videos. Keep them coming!
I wonder if they were chain stores? TFW, Joe.
Yessssssss good stuff my man ❤❤
Tks for that and TFW!
A remarkable presentation of military rations, I am impressed with the packaging styles but also calorie content
Clarence, I am always amazed at comparing meals from different countries. It's quite enjoyable to me. TFW
Thanks for your service and keep up the videos I like watching them
Austin, you are welcome and will do. TFW
Love your videos! A little hello from Norway here!🙏🏽 im from Norway☺️
Awesome! Thank you! Welcome aboard from Norway here in the USA. I was in Trondheim some 40 years ago this month! TFW!
@@MeAncient Sweet! Keep it up! Love follow up on ur and Ace’s videos!🙏🏽 Welcome back to Norway anytime!🤝🏽🙏🏽 wish u all good🙏🏽
Also thank you for your service
My pleasure.
I have never had a freeze dried meal, but I am headed to Cabela's today to try one out. Great video. Got me excited to try one. Really cool listening to the birds in the background. Looking forward to the next video!
Weren't those birds something! We have mocking birds all over and the cardinals were in on that video as well as the Canadian Geese, obviously. TFW and I hope you enjoy your Cabela's MRE or freeze dried foods.
Yes it's a deciliter, it is .1 liters.
Makes sense why it is about 10 ounces then. TFW
Decided to watch this out of the suggested videos and definitely wasn't disappointed! A fellow Iowan is always a good thing! Plus, I absolutely love mres as well, so it's a win-win
Nice! Nick, are you a Hawkeye or a Cyclone? TFW
Where is your name tape on your uniform Marine?
Likely omitted for privacy.
It’s Nunya sir!
I bought it online. The overcoats we were using when I was active duty were still the green sateen uniforms. I never saw camo jackets when I was in. Got out in '84. TFW, Christa.
Nice one. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
Great video! I learned a lot about my own country’s MRE meal, thanks to you. I definitely want to do the same comparison myself now!
Go for it! TFW
I love watching your videos mate, they remind me of my time serving with the British forces and training with the Americans. Keep making them buddy we all enjoy watching them very much.
John, the next one on the docket to be filmed and edited might involve some equestrian delights. Stay tuned and TFW!
Your videos are awesone sir! Ty for your service and great videos.
I always have a big box of the Norwegian Mre field meals. they are perfect for when you go hunting or just when you want something simple to eat.. the packing are even ABC certified, not that that matters much on a normal day, but you never know, if you have a small war break out or you just spill campfuel on them they will be fine. you can also just buy the main course pack seperatly and you also get some breakfast variants with oatmeal and cereals and the like. always good stuff
I've also always had the idea that if tshtf, you could augment these meals with whatever foraging and fishing/hunting you could do to make them last longer. TFW, Jimmy.
Best wishes from Norway
I remember back in the 80ies, when I was in the Norwegian navy, when our norwegian MREs still was mainly conserved cornedbeef dated back to the 40ies and 50ies. It was a pleasure when my brother (that served two years later than me) as a cook in the north of Norway brought home the US and French MRE rations. It was such an delight and we used to share them att night after our parents had fell a sleep.Yes I had a stove back then hidden in my room and a 20 liter water supply, so as long as we kept it quiet my parents wouldnt know.
Sounds like good times. TFW
Enjoyed the comparison as usual you've done an awesome job now I have to try and get a Norwegian ration both have a lot of food
Decarlos, you have to try one. I think you'll enjoy it. I have tried one other Norwegian MRE on my channel. It was good as well. TFW, as always!
There are so many different meals you can get aswell from the Norwegian ones other then Chicken, and they are all insane! I always buy several when i go camping and they are 10/10!
Do you live in USA? TFW
Thank you for your service my grandpa's was in the Marine corps my father in Marine Corp when I graduated high school I enlisted into the Marine corps South Carolina to Parris Island medically washed out
The peach energy drink is awsome!, it also comes with lemon, the inferior real energy drink. You also bought my favorite MRE, I always pack those. I also like the Vegan chili, because in the winter I pack rasped cheese, tortilas and salad chicken (pre coocked and sealed for a few weeks) put it back in my scania and has tacos every day haha. Its amazing, try it!
Je regarde vos vidéos avec toujours autant de plaisir…le woodland M81 vas très bien à un ancien Marines devant une haie…
Frederic, merci pour ces aimables paroles. TFW !
When i was in military in 1991, military in Norway started to do new MRE for soldiers. We had 2 days of exersice and we ate old food. They gave of tast of brand new stuff norwegian soldiers will fase in the future. We tasted a pasta dish and it was great tasting.
That's what I thought of the book....pretty darned good! TFW, Jan.
Those Norwegian field dinners are sold in wildlife, hunting and fishing shops also, many different meals. Very popular for hiking.
In general it's good to see that modern MREs aren't just bags of disappointment and lies. Norwegian here, so I already knew we're pretty "advanced" as far as freeze dried meal pouches go, but I've heard rumours and exaggerations galore about our friends from across the sea.
I really enjoy your videos. They have a calming demeanor. I’m hoping someone gives you a Mexican MRE I think you are gonna find it the best😂
Tom, Do you know where I could get my hands on an MRE from Mexico? I don't believe I've ever heard of one. TFW
@@MeAncientto be honest I don't. I do have family un mexico but none are in the military. If I happen to see them I will ask although I heard it's not easy getting one of those. But if I get one I will definitely send it your way.
So many different companies making these "Wow"!
Liked 👍
Have a Beautiful and Delicious Day 😋
Thank you! You too! TFW, as always!
That Norwegian one looks so compact, nice high energy density. And NATO definitely trusts Norway to know what they're doing with anything related to cold weather.
That makes sense, doesn't it? Cold weather food and Norway. Like a hand in a glove. TFW
thank you for your service Me Ancient. much respect.
My pleasure and TFW, Brandon.
Great to see a Scandinavian MRE coming out on top. Our Militaries work together so it's usually great food there.
Fun fact: When I was in the army (Kungliga Jämtlands Fältjägarregemente, also known as I5) we ate food that was made between WW1 and WW2. Tasted ok, not more. Our palates were different, but it was ok food, and what better way to not waste food?
Martin, no kidding......"Let the troops eat it. They are hungry and they'll eat anything!" Hopefully if you were eating WW2 food you were in a long time ago.........TFW
Brought back some memories for me, on the road to Kunduz and trading MRE's with our american colleagues. They loved ours for the meal and chocolate, we loved theirs for the candies and milkshakes. Sitting and eating just like this, comparing and trading little items was a good icebreaker with anyone.
Friendships made over food. Always that opportunity in the military. What country are you from? TFW
@@MeAncient I'm from Norway myself, so it was the summer version of these rations that we were trading with our american colleagues. Good times in bad places!
Love the comparison videos. Love the prayer!! Blessings!
Thank you so much! It's fun to do comparisons, for sure. TFW, Mary!
That Norwegian Coffee said to be from Colombia but with a dutch windmill on the front had me laughing so hard.
I actually had a viewer from Norway tell me they have windmills in Norway.......funny the things you don't know. TFW!
The reason there's a dutch windmill on the colombian coffee is because while the beans are colombian the instant was made by the Dutch brand Poldermill. They're in a lot of European MREs.
Makes me proud to be Norwegian. But as a fun fact: We can get most of these MRE components in a civilian packaging at sports stores. Especially the bits from REAL like the Chicken Tikka Masala
That's funny. Do you know if that's how the military packages their MREs? TFW
Reminded me of doing field exercises in the Norwegian army, and the damn ammo & supplies troops always sorting out the best flavours for them selves. Resulting in me and the boys raiding theirs at night, and leaving the less tasty ones in their trucks.
Man! That's some treachery! TFW
Thanks for the cool video.
I found it interesting that all the Norwegian products had English packaging. Thank you for your service.
Noone in norway that would even be considered for service would have trouble with English packaging. This way, our allies can read it too.
I had mixed hopes for the test. I am an American married to a Norwegian and living in Norway so i was happy with the results either way!
For the Norwegian MRE they come in may different types in each package, at least it did when i was in the army, we were almost fighting each other to trade for the best one haha, chicken, kebab, beef, spicy Bolognese, fish stew you name it. the high ranking always came to collect the coffee and beef jerk for the energy drink and chocolate they had. iv not tried any other country's MRE, but i could for real live on MRE since there are so many flavors!
Those are some good ones, for sure. TFW all the way from Norway!
Lots of fun facts here so I'll add more: Real in Norwegian is pronounced a bit different and means something along the lines of "proper".
Also, as long as its stored well it is no issue eating a 20 year old one. Done it on several occasions since I've been handed these for almost 25 years now and sometimes find an old package in the basement.
They never failed me in the arctic winter so I have no complaints.
0:40 Well yes, three tenths. Deciliter is from the Latin decimus, meaning "tenth".
Then comes centiliter (cl), and milliliter (ml), which is hundredths and thousandths of a liter.
Glad you liked the products. I do like them my self. And have eaten several versions, since they sell that exact brand for commercial? Civilian? Idk. For *everyone*, in like hiking/hunting stores etc. 😅
Reason for the wooden spoon is eu forbids plastic waste. To a large degree. Even Norway is not in EU we still follow most of the regulations.
I love wooden spoons....TFW
I had 20 different arctic field rations fro my basic training days in switzerland, they taste really good, i loved them.
Were they from Norway or does Switzerland provide their own 'brand?' TFW
@@MeAncient They bought the arctic field rations from norway. Switzerland doesn't have an MRE as far as i know.
I was also on the Iwo LPH 2 during the Gulf War, It was a rust bucket! I Moved to the Nassau LHA-4 and it was like moving to Beverly Hills for an Embarked Marine!
I'll bet it was in pretty rough shape by then. That would have been at least 7 years after I was on board. They scrapped her shortly after that. TFW and Semper Fi!
@@MeAncient Even the Nassau has been scrapped! Make you feel "Ancient" Semper fI!
I remember seing us troops training with swedish Defence Forces.. the americans loved the swedish mre for the flavor and quality and did trade 2 us MREs for one swedish.. haha 😂
Awesome video, really good comparison.
Matt, thank you for those kind words and TFW!
I had bought every one of the Drytech (Norwegian) MREs to see which I liked the most for hikes and to store for emergencies. The first two months of covid, when everything was very uncertain, I lived off them. They were all great and I highly recommend them. It really is impressive what they can do with freeze drying. But these field rations are designed to rehydrate very quickly and that means the pieces are small. If you allowed for more time to rehydrate, these types of meals could be made much better simply by having larger chunks of beef and carrots, etc. I think someone should do that, because it was actually a very comfortable way to get an easy dinner.
It is an amazing way to preserve food, isn't it? TFW, Jes.