1944 USN M-592 Pilot Survival Kit Navy Ration MRE Taste Test Vintage Gadgets + Fishing Kit in a Can

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
  • Check out this never before filmed WW2 Navy Survival Kit. The Naval Specification M-592 was a pilot's survival kit worn under the life vest and parachute. This 13 pound kit was very uncomfortable for the pilot to wear, pushing them too far up in their seat. It was very comprehensive, a pioneering kit that led to better and more efficient designs as this was one of the earliest. About 40,000 were produced in the couple years it was made.
    Huge thanks to my Patrons at Patreon for making this one possible. I will now choose the proper museum to donate this kit so it will be re-purposed one last time for it served an airman well, used for this footage, and then in the end to be on display for others to see it.
    My most expensive video to date (and longest running), this kit typically costs $1,750 in this condition. The Fishing Kit in a Can runs at $200. I was lucky and only had to pay $800 and change to secure this kit. (Fishing kit in a can was $150) It took me years to find this M-592. I remember starting the search for one back when I was still a teenager. So at least 10 years. I've seen three for sale before this one. They always were far out of my budget and averaged at between $1,250-$2000.
    Table of contents:
    Chapter 1: Intro and first layer of kit: 0:00 - 8:59
    Chapter 2: Second layer of kit: 9:00 - 19:28
    Chapter 3: US Navy Emergency Ration: 19:29 - 31:39
    Chapter 4: Canned Water & Desalination Kit: 31:40 - 33:54
    Chapter 5: Emergency Fishing Kit in a Can: 33:55 - 42:36
    Chapter 6: One Man Fishing Kit M-627: 42:37 - 44:30
    Chapter 7: Finale & Credits: 44:30 - 48:47
    I hope you enjoy this video and stay tuned for more survival kits in my collection as they will all be shared here for everyone to see in a virtual museum experience. Free to enter - and you don't even have to leave your home or place of comfort.
    www.patreon.com/user?u=282133...
    For correspondence, or to send a Military Ration for review, my mailing information is:
    Steve1989
    3616 Harden Blvd
    360
    Lakeland, FL 33803
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    And thank you everyone for watching & subscribing - hope
    you enjoyed this one, as I certainly did making it!
    -Steve
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    LET'S GET THIS OUT ONTO A TRAY, NICE™
    NICE HISS™
    I'LL BE COMING BACK AT YOU WITH SOMETHING NEW OR OLD, ALRIGHT COOL SEE YA™
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @jhkk1269
    @jhkk1269 4 года назад +2616

    I love how the manual calmly explains the kit to someone stranded at sea, but when it gets to the jungle part it's all crazy and in caps lol

    • @tori9365
      @tori9365 4 года назад +36

      😂😂😂

    • @dm3402
      @dm3402 4 года назад +419

      Nothing will really fuck with you at sea besides the environment and exposure. In the Jungle.... God help you.

    • @bengoetz3313
      @bengoetz3313 4 года назад +244

      Tell the natives to take you to T H E G O V E R N M E N T M A N

    • @zwickflixproductions4379
      @zwickflixproductions4379 3 года назад +32

      Ben Goetz aka your friendly local IJA officer

    • @BopWalk
      @BopWalk 3 года назад +96

      Cause it's fucking RAMBO when you get to the jungle.

  • @Kamaji__
    @Kamaji__ 5 лет назад +2717

    "I'm sorry I get excited by the weirdest stuff"
    I mean we all clicked on the video

    • @rhondohslade
      @rhondohslade 4 года назад +40

      Me too. Steve and I must be cut from the same bolt of cloth.

    • @willjones9818
      @willjones9818 4 года назад +14

      massive

    • @icantthinkofaname15
      @icantthinkofaname15 4 года назад +14

      Lol right!!

    • @colling8709
      @colling8709 3 года назад +4

      Hey my name is also Collin but mine is spelled differently

    • @BrothersFreedive
      @BrothersFreedive 3 года назад +4

      @@colling8709 my name is not Colin and also spelled differently

  • @gibbyace5077
    @gibbyace5077 3 года назад +622

    I Sometimes forget, that this man spends thousands to buy, show and donate History

    • @hermsflerms2373
      @hermsflerms2373 3 года назад +93

      And he makes many thousands more by doing it. He deserves it.

    • @jam3009
      @jam3009 2 года назад +9

      @@hermsflerms2373 defernetly!

  • @MrStensnask
    @MrStensnask 4 года назад +916

    3 things Steve appreciates:
    - a nice gusset
    - an aluminum tray
    - a nice hiss

    • @charlieyes4946
      @charlieyes4946 4 года назад +39

      You forgot the old cigarettes

    • @laylalady226
      @laylalady226 4 года назад +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @llary
      @llary 4 года назад +19

      All things I look for in a woman

    • @paolomaniti4836
      @paolomaniti4836 4 года назад +24

      You forgot instant coffee type 2s

    • @paule4566
      @paule4566 3 года назад +2

      @Paolo Maniti -- Spray dried

  • @MrTruth-yn7pq
    @MrTruth-yn7pq 5 лет назад +2494

    Another bit of forgotten kit that would otherwise be lost to the sands of time if it wasn't for the efforts of dedicated people like Steve1989mreinfo..!!

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  5 лет назад +564

      Thank you Mr. Truth - that is a huge mission of this channel is to share these old lost relics in a virtual museum type experience where no entry fee is required and you don't have to even leave the comforts of your home or wherever you're at.

    • @damplips3212
      @damplips3212 5 лет назад +6

      hey steve any insight on where you found one of these id love to try and find one myself

    • @MattDelgrosso
      @MattDelgrosso 5 лет назад +21

      Best channel to watch after work, love the content you upload man

    • @bober9989
      @bober9989 5 лет назад +20

      or before bed

    • @boitoiful
      @boitoiful 5 лет назад +15

      Best channel and Steve will be "back with something new......or old". Gotta love this man!

  • @carlosflar
    @carlosflar 5 лет назад +507

    ''Keep cool and use your head. Steadiness and good temper have got many a man out of the same fix you are in. Never give up.'' I think this is some of the best things you can read in a intruction manual if you are lost in the middle of nowhere... Calming, with hope and with courage

    • @carlosflar
      @carlosflar 5 лет назад +13

      they tell you if you catch a bird you can skin it with the feathers still on and dry it and use it for cover... cool :D

    • @carlosflar
      @carlosflar 5 лет назад +12

      Nearly all natives are friendly scept some dudes in new guinea... cannibals maybe?

    • @mbb1489
      @mbb1489 5 лет назад +3

      think you're thinking of the Andamans with the uncontacted guys who kill sailors, but there are probs some in NG too

    • @LarryDavis2099
      @LarryDavis2099 5 лет назад +13

      sounds like something from a Codec conversation

    • @kidbach
      @kidbach 5 лет назад +2

      rah!!!

  • @Criminalupper2200
    @Criminalupper2200 3 года назад +753

    "Took me a long time to find this"
    I know he means find someone to buy it off of/trade whatever
    But I still just imagined Steve crawling through some forgotten jungle in the pacific somewhere hunting down a downed plane from WW2 with the kit that the pilot abandoned after a fast rescue

    • @stickman3214
      @stickman3214 3 года назад +64

      The fact that he says "A long time to *locate*" really makes me imagine that too, like he had GPS satellites scanning every inch of the Pacific Ocean.

    • @nicolab2075
      @nicolab2075 2 года назад +56

      Or Steve unstrapping it from an unnamed skeleton propped against a tree 😄

    • @jimmyzhao2673
      @jimmyzhao2673 2 года назад +22

      @@nicolab2075 Or Steve using his Time Machine to go back to 1944 and taking one off a supply truck

    • @dragonladygray1335
      @dragonladygray1335 2 года назад +3

      😅😅😅

    • @donkEEpunch85
      @donkEEpunch85 2 года назад +3

      Yall need to go outside and touch some grass... Stop watching amine and conversing thru text.

  • @rzznakhvonvoraath4566
    @rzznakhvonvoraath4566 Год назад +63

    I loved how you noted the smells I always refer to that odor as "sailor stank". It can be associated with basically every piece of equipment. It's a compelling cocktail of flame retardants, polymers, petrochemicals, leather, rubber, dyes, decaying textiles, and oxidized metals. Still one of my favorite smells along with Diesel and coffee 👍

    • @schakalicious6023
      @schakalicious6023 5 месяцев назад +2

      I’ve been to museums where they’ll have like a B25 or a Huey or something that you can go inside of, and they all have the same exact “army navy store smell”. I’ve always wondered what exactly I’m smelling. Whatever it is it’s probably carcinogenic 😂

  • @Steve1989MRE
    @Steve1989MRE  5 лет назад +2409

    Hey everyone, this is a special video on another WW2 item that has never been filmed before. My highest budget video to-date and it was a labor of love. I'll be putting another comment up with a table of contents so you can skip around freely.

    • @YellowOverlord
      @YellowOverlord 5 лет назад +238

      Nobody will skip around, trust me

    • @autismo2440
      @autismo2440 5 лет назад +48

      Man this is some great stuff, especially when you compared all the contents with other rations. Love your work or your so called 'labor', nice!

    • @TroubleTwo
      @TroubleTwo 5 лет назад +24

      Steve1989MREInfo
      We love you, Steve!

    • @josepimann7384
      @josepimann7384 5 лет назад +19

      Steve1989MREInfo thank you MRE Jesus. no ads! woo! awesome!

    • @Joe.Rogan.
      @Joe.Rogan. 5 лет назад +34

      You seriously spoil us Steve

  • @SamuraiPie8111
    @SamuraiPie8111 5 лет назад +348

    Thunderstorm during the ration review, this video could not be more comfy

    • @Esp11990
      @Esp11990 5 лет назад +3

      agree

    • @404HandleNotFound
      @404HandleNotFound 5 лет назад +14

      Storms are awesome! Especially at night. 😍

    • @aceofcheems7685
      @aceofcheems7685 5 лет назад +1

      Agree

    • @James-May
      @James-May 5 лет назад +3

      Perhaps he was wondering why not film this in a rainy weather, instead of a sunny day.

    • @BaroqueBros
      @BaroqueBros 5 лет назад +4

      Couldn't have said it better myself

  • @patton303
    @patton303 3 года назад +26

    7:25: “Think things out, then act.”
    Such solid advice.

  • @paule4566
    @paule4566 3 года назад +63

    Steve's narration is so wholesome and appreciative of history.

  • @guywiththeheadphones
    @guywiththeheadphones 5 лет назад +297

    Steve takes a bite of the mysterious lipid meal replacement lozenge
    S: "This is"
    *thunder roars*
    S: "Delectable!"

  • @OutgrownThings
    @OutgrownThings 5 лет назад +306

    You waving in the mirror at 4:48 epitomizes how you always come across: the nicest, goofiest, and most genuine dude on all of RUclips.

  • @johngori9477
    @johngori9477 4 года назад +59

    The morse code card that he showed is actually a training device to teach yourself morse (or brush up on what you've forgotten). The pilot would then use the morse skills with the signal mirror. I was actually issued an identical looking one in the 1970's at the Naval Academy as part of my initial training kit.

  • @epochpilot9404
    @epochpilot9404 3 года назад +46

    19:38 Glad to hear you had it pouring rain when reviewing the ration part to really give us the immersion of being stranded at sea.

  • @GarbageDanks
    @GarbageDanks 4 года назад +3261

    Too bad that morphine is gone. Would've loved to see you test it out.

  • @UhhSure2012
    @UhhSure2012 5 лет назад +2376

    Lol that manual is awesome it said "make contact with natives and ask them to take you to "government man"" Lol
    Edit: Time stamp 7:34

    • @wobblybobbly9456
      @wobblybobbly9456 5 лет назад +259

      After ensuring they won't eat you.

    • @Lance1640
      @Lance1640 5 лет назад +180

      and after dodging the spears and arrows

    • @lex1945
      @lex1945 5 лет назад +201

      back in '44 in Borneo, that would have been a very, very bad idea..

    • @toro64xxx
      @toro64xxx 5 лет назад +16

      HAHAHAHAHA

    • @hoshvex
      @hoshvex 5 лет назад +5

      Oof

  • @EODReddFox
    @EODReddFox 3 года назад +65

    Your enthusiasm, interest, and natural wonder for these kits is what makes your videos the best man. So interesting

  • @julian5675
    @julian5675 3 года назад +83

    Thank you for filming the manual page-by-page. Absolutely fascinating.

    • @ivanscottw
      @ivanscottw Год назад +4

      Agreed - I paused at every page to read the manual ! I was wondering if anyone had made a transcript

  • @ridespirals
    @ridespirals 4 года назад +346

    "After a turtle's head is cut off, the head may bite and the claws may scratch. Watch out "
    whoa

    • @rhondohslade
      @rhondohslade 4 года назад +37

      Primal nervous system hard at work, still.

    • @armypenguin
      @armypenguin 4 года назад +17

      Whoa
      Cool

    • @zoomer5700
      @zoomer5700 3 года назад +31

      The good old days when you could eat endangered species without PETA bothering you

    • @hendo337
      @hendo337 3 года назад +6

      That's frightening actually

    • @thezodiac8973
      @thezodiac8973 3 года назад +41

      Let's get that out on to a tray

  • @Steve1989MRE
    @Steve1989MRE  5 лет назад +819

    Table of contents:
    Chapter 1: Intro and first layer of kit: 0:00 - 8:59
    Chapter 2: Second layer of kit: 9:00 - 19:28
    Chapter 3: US Navy Emergency Ration: 19:29 - 31:39
    Chapter 4: Canned Water & Desalination Kit: 31:40 - 33:54
    Chapter 5: Emergency Fishing Kit in a Can: 33:55 - 42:36
    Chapter 6: One Man Fishing Kit M-627: 42:37 - 44:30
    Chapter 7: Finale & Credits: 44:30 - 48:47

    • @NathanKirby2001
      @NathanKirby2001 5 лет назад +2

      well that was fast

    • @joshh9755
      @joshh9755 5 лет назад +6

      Wow insane video steve! Once again you amaze me with your finds!

    • @brendonmorris2281
      @brendonmorris2281 5 лет назад +2

      Steve1989MREInfo I love your videos you iron stomach champ!
      Ps. Pin me plz

    • @christophermcdonald2471
      @christophermcdonald2471 5 лет назад +4

      Steve1989MREInfo you're awesome dude keep up the good work I've wanted to start doing what you're doing for a while now I subscribe to you almost year ago but RUclips unsubscribe me and I had to subscribe back I had like 40 MREs but I didn't know at the time I could have sent them to you sorry I would have

    • @chriswheeler2912
      @chriswheeler2912 5 лет назад

      where is the shout out to camp barnabas i am sorry i am not seeing it

  • @jonboino7239
    @jonboino7239 4 года назад +373

    18:01 "Smells like cat urine...
    Cool."
    -Steve

    • @bo49685
      @bo49685 4 года назад +3

      Jon Boino He is so funny and such a cool dude!

    • @obidahasdia4095
      @obidahasdia4095 4 года назад +4

      Cat sperm nice hisd

    • @TheSMPStudios
      @TheSMPStudios 3 года назад +2

      That’s t shirt material right there!

    • @feellucky271
      @feellucky271 3 года назад +3

      South Park
      Kenny "cheeses" huffing cat urine and starts tripping to Don Felders' Takin' a Ride from Heavy Metal

    • @jaber4life
      @jaber4life 3 года назад

      An odor like cat urine often means mold.

  • @kyleshuler2929
    @kyleshuler2929 3 года назад +113

    "Hmmm... it smells like metal.... and.... a nursing home....."
    Metallica. The scent was Metallica.

    • @conchosewing
      @conchosewing 3 года назад +6

      welcome home sanitarium

    • @chicoscience502
      @chicoscience502 3 года назад +2

      @@conchosewing best master of puppets song... damage inc. is awesome too

  • @battlebrew4140
    @battlebrew4140 5 лет назад +643

    9:35
    no morphine syrettes
    well, pack it in boys, party's over

    • @nitehawk4067
      @nitehawk4067 4 года назад +36

      no cigarettes too ! How we are supposed to survive now :)

    • @Ved000000
      @Ved000000 3 года назад +1

      Courtney Sheldon stole them all.

    • @casenjones826
      @casenjones826 3 года назад

      @@Ved000000 hey I got that reference

  • @JoshThewonder
    @JoshThewonder 5 лет назад +480

    Thank you for the in depth archival museum quality video. It is very informative and well made. These kits are amazing slices of military history and your videos bring them into the modern day. Your detailed and realistic descriptions of all these items are great. I have seen many of your videos and the ones with the old rations & kits are probably my favorite ones; they have such varied mixtures of the most efficient and practical things, they really are amazing pieces of, for their time, technologically advanced packages.
    I'm happy that you're donating these things to a museum, seeing all these items in near pristine condition and knowing that they'll be available for display & education for the public is awesome, again thank you. I very much appreciate the factual and historical tone of your videos. I hope all the stuff you find is in as nice of condition as the items in this video

    • @christophermcdonald2471
      @christophermcdonald2471 5 лет назад +12

      Teach me your language you worded everything so beautifully

    • @ciamarrajohn
      @ciamarrajohn 5 лет назад +23

      In other words: SMACC that motherfucking like button

    • @deeznutz2646
      @deeznutz2646 5 лет назад +6

      Christopher McDonald It's called the English language.
      Nothing extremely sophisticated in what he wrote.

    • @JoshThewonder
      @JoshThewonder 5 лет назад +9

      But you're admitting I wrote an at least somewhat sophisticated comment, right? ;) Thank you Steve1989 for highlighting my original comment, and in response to Christopher McDonald, I just put a bit of effort into writing my comment. It's hard to believe a comment on a youtube video could be halfway relevant, civil and intelligible, I know right, it must be some type of black magic. Read lots of books and stories and all sorts of literature if you want to increase your vocabulary and learn about how one can use language. There is a lot you can learn and enjoy with works in genres ranging over the entire spectrum of humanity in fiction and non-fiction writings. Lol just go to a library or find stuff online you like to read

    • @jonhicks7546
      @jonhicks7546 5 лет назад

      Good video !

  • @12345.......
    @12345....... 7 месяцев назад +11

    I love the smell descriptions
    1:27 (long sniff) leather and industrial glue
    2:28 plastic and leather
    2:54 army navy store
    17:19 metal and nursing home
    17:52 cat urine, cool
    21:21 Fruity mint
    46:43 nice

    • @noahboat580
      @noahboat580 6 месяцев назад +2

      Now i want a SteveMRE compilation of him sniffing/describing old and unique objects 😂

  • @12-gaugesage
    @12-gaugesage 6 месяцев назад +10

    Late to the game but here's something y'all might find interesting! The small fishing knife seen at 37:35 made by imperial knife co caught my attention immediately because the imperial knife factory on King Street in Providence had been left abandoned for a long time until a few years ago (unfortunately they turned it into fancy loft apartments). I was lucky enough to explore the building before it was renovated and there were so many blades and handles left inside, and I'm almost certain I remember seeing handles very similar to the one seen on this fishing knife! If I had known I would have grabbed one while I had the chance 😂 just thought that was kinda wild and wanted to share a cool experience

  • @mrlocasefsec
    @mrlocasefsec 5 лет назад +115

    Nearly 50 minutes, looks like I found my evening's entertainment.

  • @donaldparlettjr3295
    @donaldparlettjr3295 5 лет назад +167

    I've have one of these complete except for the flare gun. Mine has the other fishing kit and more rations. I'm a vintage survival kit collector as well. On RUclips there is a survival film of a navy pilot surviving at sea and land with this kit. It's a two part film about 28-28 minutes long. I also have a complete B2 back pad survival kit attached to the seat chute. With my complete C1 that rascals like 11 pounds. Most pilots put them in a mussete bag which the rigger attached a spare clip that attached to the chute harness. The pacific area saw the most use of these but there are pictures of P38 photo groups that the pilots wore a slimmed down version of the C1. When WWII started for us in 1941 we had really no kits for the flight crews but it's interesting how within the year we started to get some good gear to the guys. Thanks again to Steve for filming this kit, well done. Oh a little trick about old snaps, if it's not corroded use the edge of a knife blade between the male and female part and twist and Bobs your uncle.

    • @waldozer
      @waldozer 5 лет назад

      Do you remember what the film is called by any chance ?

    • @thra5herxb12s
      @thra5herxb12s 5 лет назад +1

      Hi there. I've searched for the Survival video but nothing comes up like the one you describe. is there a link or key word I can follow.

    • @kingtimc
      @kingtimc 5 лет назад +11

      I think the film might be this:
      CASTAWAY U.S. NAVY WORLD WAR II SURVIVAL FILM PART 1 22144
      ruclips.net/video/FAeUIU-KG-Q/видео.html

    • @adamln1977
      @adamln1977 5 лет назад

      I have this kit as well, excellent shape but I’m missing the oil can (3oz). Also, mine is gray with only a few content differences from Steve’s.

    • @homelesmans7500
      @homelesmans7500 5 лет назад

      Donald Parlett jr i too have one my grandpa geve it to me but he died before telling me how did he git it home

  • @NiklasAdv
    @NiklasAdv 3 года назад +18

    That little handbook or survival-paper is such an amazing history piece.

  • @adama6440
    @adama6440 3 года назад +47

    How are you not famous yet from the history channel picking you up or something. You got literally the number one best show according to me and your subscribers. And u have so much respect for the rations opening them traditionally and with the p-38 and knowing soo much about history

    • @katj3443
      @katj3443 2 года назад +3

      I can’t believe it either, this man is beyond a national treasure. His knowledge and ability to describe and explain things is remarkable. He brings to life history in a way so unique to him only. I could never grow board of his channel, it’s just too fascinating.

    • @DoughboyJonesmk2
      @DoughboyJonesmk2 2 года назад

      Because the history channel isn't isn't interested in any actual history, just pawn scum and other "reality" garbage.

    • @BigSchlebowski
      @BigSchlebowski 2 года назад +6

      I think in order to make it to the history channel you have to make a documentary about how hitler had help from aliens

    • @DoughboyJonesmk2
      @DoughboyJonesmk2 2 года назад +2

      @@BigSchlebowski ngl, I kinda want to see that... just not on the history channel...

    • @Big_AlMC
      @Big_AlMC 2 года назад +1

      History channel aint about history.

  • @russell5920
    @russell5920 5 лет назад +33

    "look at that thing" Slashes the air several times like a ninja

  • @GSXK4
    @GSXK4 4 года назад +256

    Take me to the "Government Man."

  • @secundusytp4517
    @secundusytp4517 Год назад +19

    This has to be my favorite MRE video from steve. The notes in particular are absolutely fascinating, and sound like they were written back when people actually cared. Bravo.

  • @paulmiller1618
    @paulmiller1618 3 года назад +27

    I never get sick of rewatching these reviews. It has helped me so much when my life is not on track. Thankyou Steve.

    • @ZacharyCusanelli
      @ZacharyCusanelli Год назад +2

      Same. Listening to him be passionate about something so irrelevant to my life but presented so well that it's fascinating is therapy. Hope your life is better.

  • @jaydawggaming931
    @jaydawggaming931 5 лет назад +708

    Walks into a US Navy historical store just to sniff everything

    • @ethan5610
      @ethan5610 4 года назад +23

      Nice

    • @Siegberg91
      @Siegberg91 4 года назад +38

      @@ethan5610 starts eating historical artefacts.

    • @jakeob5884
      @jakeob5884 4 года назад +1

      Siegberg91 artifacts

    • @customerguy8581
      @customerguy8581 4 года назад +2

      I have a sneaking suspicion he took a nibble of that match and/or that sun ointment. Just a hypothesis though.

    • @bo49685
      @bo49685 4 года назад +2

      Brad Fuller He is AMAZING at making you feel like you are right there with him!

  • @killakriq6144
    @killakriq6144 5 лет назад +30

    The way you handle historic items makes me very happy. You show the items, dont man handle them and you treat them with respect.

  • @momotheelder7124
    @momotheelder7124 4 года назад +18

    You have to admire how comprehensive the survival kit is for 1944.

  • @low-keyrighteous9575
    @low-keyrighteous9575 2 года назад +3

    I love that Steve shares this amazing part of history with us then donates the kit to a museum for others to enjoy . A true historian indeed ..... Thanks Steve for buying this kit so your viewers like myself are able to see history as it was ....

  • @SilverWalker84
    @SilverWalker84 5 лет назад +200

    I think we're gonna need a bigger tray

  • @Sticky745
    @Sticky745 5 лет назад +167

    What a trip back in time 👍

  • @pistontube
    @pistontube 4 года назад +7

    Absolutely amazing to step back in history through these videos. Thanks for all you do Steve!

  • @user-co4rs7ob1t
    @user-co4rs7ob1t 3 года назад +10

    Этот комплект для выживания лучше чем современные комплекты....все вещи сделаны на совесть!!!

  • @benjaminfoster2005
    @benjaminfoster2005 5 лет назад +166

    "Government Man" that line was great. This stuff is great.

  • @thebrassmonkey100
    @thebrassmonkey100 5 лет назад +42

    *LOVE THE AMBIENCE OF THE STORM STEVE* !!! super cozy, campy, makes ya want to dark the house out, take the phone off the hook, put on your pajamas, get your favorite food and snacks ready to go, or just order out, some chips or popcorn, set the mood and check in with everyone's favorite MRE kingpin, and maybe even put on some good classic horror movies of your choice or just anything that gives you that, warm, cozy feel...heck, maybe even light up a vintage "left hand cigarette" and indulge....NICE!

  • @Snow.Frostborne_Ch
    @Snow.Frostborne_Ch Год назад +5

    Man I love watching these videos, the passion, the history and the community. Whenever I’m feeling like I’m down in the dirt I come back to these videos just to relax

  • @throwbacksonly
    @throwbacksonly Год назад +2

    Your personality is half the reason people watch these videos. Along with Matt from demo ranch you’re the only people who’s videos I actually follow. Been watching for a long time and really appreciate all the content and even the way you show as much as you can. You try the foods to see if they’d still work. You even showed a demo of a flare before you donated it. Love it man thanks a ton for the videos.

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 5 лет назад +1025

    Now this kit is immortalized online thanks to you steve. Nice!

    • @emizzy35
      @emizzy35 5 лет назад +6

      I am the first to reply!

    • @Cheesier
      @Cheesier 5 лет назад +3

      a

    • @mario_adv2nture
      @mario_adv2nture 5 лет назад +7

      Justin Y. 🍑🍆

    • @system5660
      @system5660 5 лет назад +2

      I wouldn’t say you suck on something important so no what

    • @turtlemation1158
      @turtlemation1158 5 лет назад +13

      Justin Y. The last time I saw you in a vid was this one every video I ever watched you were in it just what

  • @evirareid1500
    @evirareid1500 5 лет назад +28

    Steve if you want to stretch that poncho out, just set it on the toilet and then your shower up on the hottest setting. It will basically rehydrate. The ponchos I wore on a mission once were dry and left in the sun for weeks, this is how we bought them back. Not WWII old but I'm told they are designed to do this.

  • @Retrofire-47
    @Retrofire-47 Год назад +95

    What fascinates me the most about this kit is the absence of plastics. Everything is of remarkable quality almost 80 years later - and the craftsmanship - even compared to MRE's from Vietnam it just blows everything modern out of the water. Also the bottled water in metal containers is just unbelievable to see... Now we have this trash.. i won't rant.

    • @kanggoo57
      @kanggoo57 10 месяцев назад +22

      because plastics are light. i would hate to carry all this around for food. The modern kits we had in -20 were way lighter

    • @kimdontcare244
      @kimdontcare244 10 месяцев назад +11

      you're not thinking about the weight of all this would have caused to the person carrying it
      its not hard to understand....plastic weighs less than tin
      this would have been a nightmare to carry

    • @ChoJun69
      @ChoJun69 8 месяцев назад +3

      It looks phenomenal and craftmanship is praiseworthy, for sure. But carrying x2-x3 weight instead of plastic MRE's would be quite a change back then.

    • @Ganiscol
      @Ganiscol 7 месяцев назад +3

      Also: metal containers of the era holding anything that isnt dry as a rock might come with a lead surprise.

  • @yourauthenticitywitch
    @yourauthenticitywitch 3 года назад +10

    I really loved this video. Showing the different components in a generational style set up was very useful. The instruction sheets were wicked cool.

  • @verakatterfeld3075
    @verakatterfeld3075 5 лет назад +253

    I love when the thunder started..and me just so into it, almost made it feel like he was in the jungle in a tent. Its like going back in time, i love it!

    • @hrbestalkinme3690
      @hrbestalkinme3690 5 лет назад +1

      How far back in time do you havr to go before you end up in a tent during a war? It feels like just yesterday for me.

    • @sawyermounce1927
      @sawyermounce1927 5 лет назад +3

      *Riders on the storm starts playing
      "Someone took the morphine"

    • @MsDevilicious13
      @MsDevilicious13 5 лет назад +1

      Same! Like hes vlogging his survival.

    • @Gokraut
      @Gokraut 5 лет назад +1

      CarinaB. 13 I felt the same way couldn’t explain it

  • @levikohler1961
    @levikohler1961 5 лет назад +140

    *Pulls out matchete*
    Steve: "Alright lets get this onto a tray"

  • @donaldpriebsch
    @donaldpriebsch 11 месяцев назад +2

    Man, what an amazing channel! I'm wilderness educator here in Germany and have a big interest in all sorts of survival technics. It is so interesting, how they figured out solutions for survival situations back in the days. Especially when you think about, how much experienced armies all over the world gain because they where in deep trouble so often. They really knew, what worked out fine and what did not. Thank you for your amazing content and your deep knowledge you share here.

  • @Maxaldojo
    @Maxaldojo Год назад

    One of my favorite videos, Steve! Thanks for sharing. Appreciate the care you take when exploring the parts of the kit and for the supplemental material, like the wrapped fishing kit. AND, thank you for slowly filming the instructions and other print materials. It gave an opportunity to read everything. Your appreciation for this historic material is evident. Keep it up!

  • @Meriale46
    @Meriale46 5 лет назад +116

    My Father still had one when he came home from the war. My brother has it now, but I can remember being a little kid and getting into it as did my brothers. We were so curious to see what our Dad used during the WWII...much of it we lost over the years taking them out and not putting it back. But there was enough for my eldest brother to salvage as a memorial to our Father who fought in the war from beginning until the end. He bore the scars of a true hero on his body. So what little is left of him lives on through us and the memories of that time that he shared with us. I appreciate that you're showing this and taking me back some years to some wonderful childhood memories. Thank you.
    I just want to add that this kit differs than the one my Father used. Because this one you're showing was for Airmen who used them in case they were shot down. My Dad's was a land survival pack he used during the invasion of Normandy.

    • @quetshupfa
      @quetshupfa 5 лет назад +4

      Wot why are u watching men stuff???? Go away to the kitchen or make laundry!!

    • @quetshupfa
      @quetshupfa 5 лет назад

      shut up latin...

    • @michaelallen4331
      @michaelallen4331 5 лет назад +18

      quetshupfa please learn English before commanding people

    • @machinenkanone9358
      @machinenkanone9358 5 лет назад

      Michael Allen haahaa...yeah. I know he's joking but low key sexist.....not.

    • @ladycplum
      @ladycplum 5 лет назад +3

      quetshupfa Disrespectful piece of human waste.

  • @CdrSpock
    @CdrSpock 5 лет назад +452

    You‘ve got a really calming Bob-Ross-like voice. Nice.

  • @misarara4481
    @misarara4481 4 года назад +29

    "SLEEP AND FOOD ARE IMPORTANT, DON'T FOREGO THEM IN YOUR EAGERNESS TO GET OUT"
    Yep agreed it truly is very important 💪

  • @catherinebll
    @catherinebll Год назад

    Man you are thorough! I really appreciate how you scan each page of that guide, letting us pause as needed to take it all in! A wealth of knowledge! Love your videos!

  • @fearchimera7642
    @fearchimera7642 5 лет назад +235

    How Steve had the balls to fire a 75 year old flare gun without it blowing up in his hands is beyond me.
    We love you Steve!

    • @Bloodreign137
      @Bloodreign137 4 года назад +2

      Sergio Galvan I shoot 90 year old firearm ammo all the time :)

  • @23pamolson
    @23pamolson 4 года назад +308

    To illustrate how serving in the South Pacific might have been, I was always told this story about my uncle, who served in that area. He had recently gotten back from the war, and his mother, my grandma, went to wake him up, and he reacted very aggressively, grabbing her, and then feeling so sorry, and asked her to never do that again. War scars us all, brings out the bad, but also the good, I will forever be grateful to all the stalwart soldiers who who went where we didn't want to, and gave us their all

    • @23pamolson
      @23pamolson 4 года назад +27

      Hence, that is why I love Steve, whenever he mentions that food is so important to morale

    • @Magnus_Inno
      @Magnus_Inno 2 года назад +3

      Great story

    • @danvincent2600
      @danvincent2600 2 года назад

      Morphia was especially important from the us civil war via the Red Cross

    • @low-keyrighteous9575
      @low-keyrighteous9575 2 года назад

      My cousin reacted the same way when his mom woke him once ...the only difference is he did a seven piece in prison .

    • @missjddrage1111
      @missjddrage1111 2 года назад +1

      Beautifully worded Lovely. 💐🥂
      That made me cry. Very correct. Thank all out soldiers and veterans for their service. They've given so much more than people seem to be thankful for nowadays. 💐🕊️💕

  • @shockedFace759
    @shockedFace759 10 месяцев назад +1

    Steve apologized for not having something This mans collection is extensive and he is so cool about showing everyone who wants to know

  • @davidmarshall7752
    @davidmarshall7752 2 года назад +3

    Extraordinary find. I love your passion for this stuff, directly experiencing history.

  • @hudsonkiyonaga
    @hudsonkiyonaga 5 лет назад +25

    Please, please always film in a thunderstorm. What a great ambience it created

    • @snakeysnake758
      @snakeysnake758 5 лет назад +2

      hudson k Upload will become a bit less regular haha

    • @LilCripplingAnxiety
      @LilCripplingAnxiety 5 лет назад

      I normally watch his videos a little sped up (don't always have the time to invest but want to see everything) but as soon as I heard the thunder I slowed it back down. It's the perfect ambient noise.

    • @SigEpBlue
      @SigEpBlue 5 лет назад +2

      He's in Florida, right? Pretty regular there to have lightning and thunder.

  • @brianpendley9360
    @brianpendley9360 5 лет назад +149

    Wow. That's f'n cool. I love your channel man. Your videos give my step dad (Vietnam War vet), and I (Iraq war vet) something to watch together and bond.
    Thanks man. I appreciate it.

    • @SindyJ37
      @SindyJ37 4 года назад +5

      Thank you for your service ♡♡ xoxo please take care of yourself and I'm grateful for your sacrifices to keep us free

    • @rhondohslade
      @rhondohslade 4 года назад +3

      It's great that the two of you have another thing in common to bond with.

    • @mikeprimm4077
      @mikeprimm4077 3 года назад +2

      Thank you and your father for everything you went through on our behalf.

  • @adriver7978
    @adriver7978 2 года назад +3

    I appreciate your attention to the straps and avoiding tearing at the snaps. If you need to re-hydrate old fabric I have used cheap hair conditioner and water. I have restored an 80+ year old quilt and used this trick. It worked extremely well to add pliability without damaging the fabric.

  • @jonfoulkes3160
    @jonfoulkes3160 Год назад +7

    Steve, as a fellow geek, I couldn't imagine a better time than opening this beautiful survival pack all cousy in a shed during a thunder storm. Top stuff as always brother 👍👊👊

  • @PranksterGL25
    @PranksterGL25 5 лет назад +244

    Just to add, the knife they include with that long wood handle will float. That's why a small blade and long handle.
    Thanks man, love the vids.

  • @benjaminreece546
    @benjaminreece546 5 лет назад +1111

    Steve
    Gets 70+ year old machete
    First thought " let's give it a swing"

    • @LKS-1976
      @LKS-1976 5 лет назад +25

      That machete and knife are awesome.

    • @tylercahill614
      @tylercahill614 5 лет назад

      Hahahahahhahaa

    • @ARM0RP0WER
      @ARM0RP0WER 5 лет назад +1

      I can understand I think what he is getting behind very old thing that's rustish can become very bad if you hit yourself with it

    • @boynextdoor1
      @boynextdoor1 5 лет назад +1

      NICE

    • @ronnieronson4390
      @ronnieronson4390 5 лет назад +6

      Do machetes go bad?

  • @joeysingingchannel
    @joeysingingchannel 4 года назад +1

    Some of these items have beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing!

  • @John_Notmylastname
    @John_Notmylastname 3 года назад +1

    Man Steve’s voice, the sense of adventure investigating the past and then hearing the thunder rumble in the background is awesome!

  • @DeathBringer769
    @DeathBringer769 5 лет назад +270

    "You can't chew on these" **crunch crunch crunch**

  • @Saimyoshu
    @Saimyoshu 5 лет назад +1563

    Steve: “That smells awesome! Like metal and a nursing home!”
    Me: K

    • @BriBri1208
      @BriBri1208 5 лет назад +4

      Sheldon Gunby 😂😂😂😂

    • @x7sage7x
      @x7sage7x 5 лет назад +64

      You must be new around here.....

    • @Saimyoshu
      @Saimyoshu 5 лет назад +76

      ive been around since his third video so relatively new

    • @prestonbrownlow2378
      @prestonbrownlow2378 5 лет назад

      hahahahahah

    • @destineyhopkins7097
      @destineyhopkins7097 5 лет назад

      😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂fr

  • @pistonar
    @pistonar Год назад +1

    I can sense the excitement in your voice as you're unpacking this; unopened and everything new and unused. I would not be able to contain myself with something so basic, but so cool to handle in perfect condition. I salute your dedication.

  • @ottomechanic1370
    @ottomechanic1370 3 года назад +2

    Really enjoyed your showing M-592 Pilot Survival Kit. The history and thought-out process of the type of gear that was issued to the pilots back in WW2 was very cool to observe. Thanks?

  • @mojostevo
    @mojostevo 5 лет назад +95

    A tip for opening old snaps, if you must, use a small pocket knife blade and wedge it between the two buttons. Carefully rock it between the tabs until the pop apart. This allows you to force apart the two snaps without applying pressure to the fabric. I did this to open an old Army first aid kit that had the cloth outer pouch.

    • @1060michaelg
      @1060michaelg 5 лет назад +2

      Did the Army first aid kit have the syrettes in it or no?

  • @Thomas-lk5cu
    @Thomas-lk5cu 5 лет назад +299

    I really love the professionalism and enthusiasm put in these videos! And this one is a real gem, thanks Steve!

    • @quetshupfa
      @quetshupfa 5 лет назад +2

      THomas the LGBTG train lol!!!

    • @dansdendanable
      @dansdendanable 5 лет назад +3

      I agree. Great to read through the manuals. Very nicely written instructions. One can imagine the scenarios that were considered making this survival pack.

  • @chipchaffee2416
    @chipchaffee2416 3 года назад +1

    We always understand Stevo. Thanks for showing such amazing finds . Love your videos

  • @rickyoceans2943
    @rickyoceans2943 2 года назад

    Probably your best, most historical video ever. My favorite anyway and i have seen so many of your vids. Always good sir!

  • @HansensUniverseT-A
    @HansensUniverseT-A 5 лет назад +18

    Haha just as he put it in his mouth at @25:21 there was loud thunder outside, what an incredible kit and the thunderstorm outside just added to it, tropical areas have lot's of thunder so this was added immersion!

  • @mr.morris2907
    @mr.morris2907 5 лет назад +72

    How in the BLUE HELL does Steve still get thumbs down? ...Seriously, how do you dislike a guy that is literally doing his own thing for the sake of doing it and the love of global history and is using a platform to share said love with others

    • @ClockCutter
      @ClockCutter 5 лет назад +36

      1. Steve's a white male, and white males should not have such fabulous channels.
      2. "It's military" and so it has no place in our new progressive world.
      3. Steve eats old food, and hence takes risks with his health that he should not be able to take without proper licensing.
      4. All of the above.

    • @kylelee1911
      @kylelee1911 5 лет назад +11

      It's automatic robots that dislike everything on youtubw

    • @kathyflorcruz552
      @kathyflorcruz552 5 лет назад +3

      Mr. Morris There's still a commie cult out there.

    • @geno5592
      @geno5592 5 лет назад

      One was by me. Jk. I think it was by other MRE reviewers hating on Steve. I think we all know who they are lol

    • @tacticalchunder1207
      @tacticalchunder1207 5 лет назад +2

      Every single RUclips video gets dislikes.

  • @chris7infdiv835
    @chris7infdiv835 3 года назад +1

    Man, that was amazing video. And the explanations of everything was great.

  • @ravensmadhouse75
    @ravensmadhouse75 Год назад +30

    Yes, I agree with the difference between Charms candy during the war and what they give you now. What you got back then looks like they really put a lot of effort into the flavoring as opposed to what you get today, so I am no stranger to artificial flavoring. I would die to have some of that WWII era candy just to taste that authenticity.

  • @Bchan
    @Bchan 5 лет назад +30

    Watching an MRE video from Steve while there's a thunderstrom, best combination!

  • @slibstalsongr2056
    @slibstalsongr2056 5 лет назад +196

    "Steve, fire off all those flares and go fishing with that kit!"
    "IT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM!"
    *adjusts whip and hat*

  • @adamlawrence3427
    @adamlawrence3427 Год назад +1

    Love this channel! I think I have a new found desire to start collecting old military items. God bless you bro!

  • @ronaldren5581
    @ronaldren5581 Год назад

    I’m glad to see you preserve things as much as possible.

  • @vorshack8968
    @vorshack8968 5 лет назад +527

    *Native People*
    Nearly all native people are friendly. Show them you are friendly too.
    Proof that these instructions were written well before the Vietnam era.

    • @wobblybobbly9456
      @wobblybobbly9456 5 лет назад +4

      And Michael Rockefellers stewpot demise.

    • @amyturner6275
      @amyturner6275 5 лет назад +34

      In New Zealand back in the day if you crossed the maori they ate you ! the people writing instructions obviously hadn't been to NZ, the English brought the gospel and they all became christian and changed their ways !

    • @r0b45
      @r0b45 5 лет назад +50

      To be fair, the south Vietnamese were mostly friendly to the US who were there to support their government. The north/south divide in VN long since predates the vietnam war

    • @colintaylor5445
      @colintaylor5445 5 лет назад +48

      @shadow faze
      SJW. Go away. No one cares for you here.

    • @UhhSure2012
      @UhhSure2012 5 лет назад +15

      In the jungle landing paragraph it said. Ask natives to take you to "government man" lol 7:34

  • @carlosflar
    @carlosflar 5 лет назад +52

    Wow man... With the rarity and the good shape this pack is... Man this is museum quality!

  • @sailwesterly5444
    @sailwesterly5444 11 месяцев назад

    Great explore of a fascinating piece of kit. The comprehensiveness of the kit packed so perfectly.

  • @jamesmeadows93
    @jamesmeadows93 2 года назад

    I know I say this for all your videos, but I wish I could like this more than once. Thanks for doing all these videos. I know it costs you so much. I love history and learning new things.

  • @Ducaso
    @Ducaso 5 лет назад +37

    To be honest, I like the thunderstorm raging in the background. It added a nice ambiance to the video! Also that flare launcher was so cool.

  • @GeneralJackRipper
    @GeneralJackRipper 5 лет назад +69

    If I had a time machine, I'd go back in time and get some rations, so I could give them to Steve.

    • @cynthiaklenk6313
      @cynthiaklenk6313 5 лет назад +5

      I remember when my brother rotated back from Vietnam (In country 67-68 (Tet)) Mike had a big crate with all of his stuff that got back to the country before he did. I remember it had boxes and boxes of MCI rations, jungle boots, fatigues, electronics of the day - unfortunately it was all so nasty and moldy it all got pitched. It smelled pretty awful too as well as oozing green funk.

    • @gamegiant5136
      @gamegiant5136 5 лет назад

      Cynthia Klenk Damnnn what a waste of antiques, what a shame. Still sounds pretty cool imo

  • @barjee8965
    @barjee8965 Год назад

    This is so cool and harrowing all at the same time, thank you for sharing dude

  • @lady_trevelyan4908
    @lady_trevelyan4908 3 месяца назад

    That was a seriously fun and educational experience to follow along with. Truly unique. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @---qg6nq
    @---qg6nq 5 лет назад +5

    Holy heck the sounds of the storm and the thunder in the background increases the comfiness of this review by 1000%

  • @joemo1033
    @joemo1033 5 лет назад +22

    There are no words to describe my excitement before watching this video...

  • @zeening
    @zeening 2 года назад

    thank you for opening this great kit and sharing it with us and opening so many of the different items inside it which you can clearly tell you treasure, super super cool to see

  • @neilfurby555
    @neilfurby555 2 года назад

    Strangely satisfying and always fascinating...tremendous work. The items are handled with such care! Wonderful.