tips from up north : the 16 on the IMP is the year of the batch it came from, so that one is from 2016, the first ration heater you used(if you read it) says to wrap it around the meal, don't put the meal inside of it. We all have done the same mistake until some one finally decided to read it. as for this meal, most of us call it chicken stew with fries. cant call that thing poutine
Matches are always included as most of the time a Coleman stove is used to heat rations. It’s always available, especially during winter operations as the heaters may not have enough to them to warm up the food.
I used to just put the pouch around the fire... that we lit up with those matches. It was faster than to boil water onto the Coleman stove and shoving the pouch in the boiling water.
Big fan from Edmonton Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 and I have a back full of maple 🍁 leaves surrounding my family cost of arms from 1699. I’m a very patriotic Canadian. It’s my country. I have to share with you that when I backpacked through Europe and a few years later Asia way back in my late teens and early twenties in the 80’s, aMEricans put Canadian flags on their packs and maple leaf lapel pins on their jackets because Canadians were much more welcome than (what was said at the time) rude aMEricans. As Canadians we always seem to find each other on over seas adventures. I’ve met fellow Canadians at the very southern tip of South America. So … maybe 🤔 don’t be too harsh when throwing out glib remarks about Canada. There are a lot of us that like your stuff. Keep it up! 👍
@aaaaaadasjfodsfdjfbdshifb it's not a myth. I backbacked through Europe twice for 6mos each, and every hostel I met Americans with Canadian flags on their packs and day bags They said they get treated better. I of course made fun of them and made them learn how to spell my home province. Don't believe it, that's on you. But I've seen it numerous times first hand. We're the easiest accent to copy.
Buddy said "fine wine from Canada" jokingly, but Canada does produce excellent award winning wines. The Niagara region in Ontario and the Okanagan region of British Columbia are perfect climate and conditions for producing world class wines. Ice Wines are particularly sought after. You fellas ought to do a tasting.
Being given the poutine MRE in the field felt like being the kid who was given pizza Lunchables to bring in elementary school, instant #1 cool guy in the platoon status.
Canadian here. What you referred to as “meat” is actually cheese curds. The cheese has to be curds to be authentic Canadian poutine. They get all stringy like that when melted. For poutine in a bag; however, I was surprised at how close it looked to something you would get at a restaurant, pub or “Poutinerie” (literally a restaurant that only sells poutine). Gotta go now; watching hockey while getting a maple leaf tattoo. ✌️🇨🇦🍁
The thing about poutine is that it's at it's best ten minutes before you order it. The minute it gets to your table you have about twenty minutes before you have a congealed cheesy potato gravy brick (which still isn't bad... potentially). As for dehydrated in a mre, well think you can add that to the list of Geneva no noes (or as we call it, the Geneva checklist)
There use to be a Canadian Stand-Up Comic, I can't remember the name, He did a routine about the difference between the U.S. Flag and the Canadian Flag. The U.S. flag ever aspect as meaning, 50 stars one for each state, 13 Strips for the original colonies, and even the color each has a meaning. The Canadian Flag, it is a leaf.
I would get the maple leaf tattoo even without being Canadian (it's my favorite North American country), as for the MRE, my dog's food looks more appetizing
Canada has 2 official languages: English and French. That's why you'll see all packaging with both languages present! Companies are legally obligated to do so :) As far as rations go, my best friend was on the military, and they used to have a box full of rations that they would pick from and they'd do games to decide who got to choose first. Apparently it's very hit or miss 😂
Im so glad you're actually heating it up soo many people think because they dont come prepackaged with heaters we dont use them. I believe it is more common to heat it in a canteen cup filled with water over a fire.
I love Bruno's ratings because he hasn't tried too many of the MREs in the past so he's rating them based off what he's tasted before. Knowing me, I'd probably do the exact same thing since I've never had one ever. lol Also, poutine is so good! I've made my own version of it a while ago, definitely wasn't the best, but it was my first time trying to make it so I still give myself a pat on the back for it!
It feels like the music coming up to the end when you guys are talking about what to score the pack was getting louder and louder, like there was a band in the background playing louder so you guys would finish and get out so they could go home. I was waiting for the music to get faster as well :P Always love these videos!
All federal government level institutions/organisations have to produce documents/label items in English and French because they are our two official languages. We don't have an official bird, but my vote goes to the Cobra Chicken (aka Canada Goose). Another fun video, although it's too bad the poutine wasn't as good as the pizza pasta meal Tyler tried solo a while ago. Cheers from Ottawa! 🇨🇦
We have two official languages in Canada, excluding Quebec. Quebec has one official language. I'm amazed at how many Canadians don't know this. Quebec doesn't have to legally recognize English as an official language, nor will it ever, but they get to shove French down the rest of the country's throat. Quebec is the only province in Canada that is treated like a U.S. State. Unfortunately we have a two-tier system within our Commonwealth concerning the provinces right to rule themselves. Quebec also has its own legal system, Charter, and the RCMP have been replaced by their own police force (SSQ), etc. All Canadian provinces should be treated equally under the Charter btw, but they aren't. Although I am not a Trudeau supporter, Pierre was correct when he said that he didn't want to live in a country where some Canadians have more rights than other Canadians. That was in reference to recognizing Quebec as a country within a country. As long as Quebec remains in Canada they should be forced to recognize English as an official language. Btw, look at my name and guess where I am from. 😉
@@WhirlyGirl_2679 We have a tree, a tartan, a horse, 2 sports, and the beaver as official national symbols. Canadian Geographic did a poll and picked the Grey Jay, but the government has not adopted it as an official symbol.
I have a Maple Leaf tattooed on my left arm, right before our final field ex on the QL2/3 in CFB Wainwright AB. Our platoon Sgt was super pissed with us and consulted to have us charged with self inflicted wounds. Mostly to scare us I think.
You can often revive FRH's by adding a bit of salt, also if both your lights in the back flicker at the exact same time, changing the bulbs wont do anything lol.
As someone with relatives in Quebec, it should be stated as everything is in French and English because some of those French Canadians have quite the ego. We had my uncle and his family visit us in Germany and his wife refused to speak English because she was from Quebec and considered French Canadians superior. Three generations of my family had practiced English to accommodate her and she was like “Non!” Believe me, eating this MRE was much more enjoyable than our meals with my aunt, who made it clear that she was better than everyone else. At least you had pleasant company with your MRE. BTW I love poutine - my favorite quick fix dinner.
Have you thought of writing to the different delegations at NATO in Brussels to see if they would send you their best? They could make a competition and have the troops vote for their favourite to put forward. It would be brilliant. Shower thoughts... 🌎🌍
I don't know if someone already commented on this but "Wunderbar" is German and means "wonderful" - maybe intended as a pun? Well, sometimes the product doesn't live up to its name though 😂😂😂
Have only had a single MRE in my life. It was in the 80s or very early 90s and it was a Canadian MRE Chili Con Carne. From my memory, it wasn't that bad. This Poutine MRE does not look very appetizing at all. Specifically texture wise it looks horrible. But as a Canadian, I know what good poutine should like like, so could just be my personal preconception.
Great video as always, gents. Might I please suggest turning down the volume of the music a bit? All of your voices are on the softer side and tend to be drowned out by the rest of the soundtrack. Thank you!
G'day Tyler, like to see the boyz tryout another aussie combat ration pack. You guys just need to learn to spread vegimite thinly, not like peanut butter 😂
Great vid as always! Any chance of a scoreboard? It’s been joked about a few times now but we really do need something. Or a graphic at the end showing all the scores for each MRE?
Cool review friends. These, Like our U.S. MRE'S, hash browns for example, would be better with, crunchy potatoes. Alas, we as A human race, are not that good yet. At least in MRE format. We can hope? IMP'S are awesome. The pain, buns, are not cut into completely, so halves do not rub together and make crumbs. So I am told, from Canadian. FRH'S suck, as A general rule. aftermarket beats military, hands down. Your episode surprised me on results? usually opposite? I am glad, you had some fun and enjoyed most? Please remember, given the situation, this and others, would be A welcome meal. Yes, real Poutine is better, like hashbrowns or other. Hard to reproduce in rations however. Peace, John. Ky.
“The look is not there”, lol in fairness Poutine roughly translates to “hot mess” so while wouldn’t say that’s the best looking poutine I’ve seen, it’s not the worst😂
Tyler, you and Josh both have beautiful "hand model" hands. What's your hand care regimen? I don't see any visible battle scars from service is that from wearing gloves or are you wearing hand makeup? Do you get manicures? I need your routine Grandma swore by Baby Magic lotion but they don't sell it anymore! P..S. Thank you for your service my hubby did 20 years Navy
Canadian dont wear "Canada" theme clothing, Canadian don't get Canadian Flag or maple leave tattoo in general... Quebec people probably get "fleur de lys" more. The whole wearing your countries flag as clothing theme is pretty unique to the USA and athlete at the Olympic... Realistically only tourist wear other countries themed clothing...
What we keep secret is Canadian flag tattoos are a part of our Healthcare system, and every 4 years for the census we go to a rogers arena. There we show our lower back to be counted.
Tyler! The music is . . . weird? Your basement is not a schmoozy jazz club - or is it? save your time and effort - there is no need for music at all!!!!
This Bruno guy does not fit in the image. You don’t see his eyes and how can you watch three people doing things at the same time. Think Bruno had enough food and can go
tips from up north : the 16 on the IMP is the year of the batch it came from, so that one is from 2016, the first ration heater you used(if you read it) says to wrap it around the meal, don't put the meal inside of it. We all have done the same mistake until some one finally decided to read it. as for this meal, most of us call it chicken stew with fries. cant call that thing poutine
Matches are always included as most of the time a Coleman stove is used to heat rations. It’s always available, especially during winter operations as the heaters may not have enough to them to warm up the food.
I used to just put the pouch around the fire... that we lit up with those matches. It was faster than to boil water onto the Coleman stove and shoving the pouch in the boiling water.
Big fan from Edmonton Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 and I have a back full of maple 🍁 leaves surrounding my family cost of arms from 1699. I’m a very patriotic Canadian. It’s my country. I have to share with you that when I backpacked through Europe and a few years later Asia way back in my late teens and early twenties in the 80’s, aMEricans put Canadian flags on their packs and maple leaf lapel pins on their jackets because Canadians were much more welcome than (what was said at the time) rude aMEricans. As Canadians we always seem to find each other on over seas adventures. I’ve met fellow Canadians at the very southern tip of South America. So … maybe 🤔 don’t be too harsh when throwing out glib remarks about Canada. There are a lot of us that like your stuff. Keep it up! 👍
Oh and you can always spot a fake Canadian by just asking him where he’s from in Canada and how close his house is to the North Pole! LMFGAO 🤣😂😅
Just ask them to spell and pronounce Saskatchewan! (I'm fr SK:)
Why are you capitalizing ME in american?
@aaaaaadasjfodsfdjfbdshifb it's not a myth. I backbacked through Europe twice for 6mos each, and every hostel I met Americans with Canadian flags on their packs and day bags They said they get treated better. I of course made fun of them and made them learn how to spell my home province. Don't believe it, that's on you. But I've seen it numerous times first hand. We're the easiest accent to copy.
As a Canadian, I watched this to verify my suspicions that this mre would be disgusting. Also we would call it a chocolate bar, not a candy bar.
Hell yeah, I also read the French stuff out loud in English
What about adding some bloopers in at the end of every video?
I thought it was the whole video? 🤣
Yes.....😂
Canada has two official languages English ang French !That's why you see it on products and signings
Buddy said "fine wine from Canada" jokingly, but Canada does produce excellent award winning wines. The Niagara region in Ontario and the Okanagan region of British Columbia are perfect climate and conditions for producing world class wines. Ice Wines are particularly sought after. You fellas ought to do a tasting.
Being retired from CAF, this MRE was one of the worst haha
From the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond… great work, guys! Love it 😂
Being given the poutine MRE in the field felt like being the kid who was given pizza Lunchables to bring in elementary school, instant #1 cool guy in the platoon status.
Canadian here. What you referred to as “meat” is actually cheese curds. The cheese has to be curds to be authentic Canadian poutine. They get all stringy like that when melted. For poutine in a bag; however, I was surprised at how close it looked to something you would get at a restaurant, pub or “Poutinerie” (literally a restaurant that only sells poutine). Gotta go now; watching hockey while getting a maple leaf tattoo. ✌️🇨🇦🍁
The thing about poutine is that it's at it's best ten minutes before you order it. The minute it gets to your table you have about twenty minutes before you have a congealed cheesy potato gravy brick (which still isn't bad... potentially). As for dehydrated in a mre, well think you can add that to the list of Geneva no noes (or as we call it, the Geneva checklist)
There use to be a Canadian Stand-Up Comic, I can't remember the name, He did a routine about the difference between the U.S. Flag and the Canadian Flag. The U.S. flag ever aspect as meaning, 50 stars one for each state, 13 Strips for the original colonies, and even the color each has a meaning. The Canadian Flag, it is a leaf.
I would get the maple leaf tattoo even without being Canadian (it's my favorite North American country), as for the MRE, my dog's food looks more appetizing
Canada has 2 official languages: English and French. That's why you'll see all packaging with both languages present! Companies are legally obligated to do so :)
As far as rations go, my best friend was on the military, and they used to have a box full of rations that they would pick from and they'd do games to decide who got to choose first. Apparently it's very hit or miss 😂
YES!!! A new one just before I go to work....and it's Canada 🇨🇦 yay
Pulled beef IMP is definitely peak, that or the Montreal style one
Back in late 90s to early 2000s, Bangers and Mash was a very good one...
Im so glad you're actually heating it up soo many people think because they dont come prepackaged with heaters we dont use them. I believe it is more common to heat it in a canteen cup filled with water over a fire.
I love Bruno's ratings because he hasn't tried too many of the MREs in the past so he's rating them based off what he's tasted before. Knowing me, I'd probably do the exact same thing since I've never had one ever. lol Also, poutine is so good! I've made my own version of it a while ago, definitely wasn't the best, but it was my first time trying to make it so I still give myself a pat on the back for it!
It feels like the music coming up to the end when you guys are talking about what to score the pack was getting louder and louder, like there was a band in the background playing louder so you guys would finish and get out so they could go home. I was waiting for the music to get faster as well :P Always love these videos!
Ghosts of MREs past is haunting your basement
Hey I think we sent you this one! Glad you all liked it. (Sorry about the ration heater).
The 3 amigos - enjoy all of you together 😊
'It's okay' 'it's not bad' 'it's not terrible' - I just love you guys 😂 and Bruno? and his Coooaaarl instant TWD 😂 best one ❤
Is Josh looking to add a peach fuzz mustache to his chefs whites?
All federal government level institutions/organisations have to produce documents/label items in English and French because they are our two official languages. We don't have an official bird, but my vote goes to the Cobra Chicken (aka Canada Goose). Another fun video, although it's too bad the poutine wasn't as good as the pizza pasta meal Tyler tried solo a while ago. Cheers from Ottawa! 🇨🇦
Each Province has a provincial bird!
Canadian here. The national bird of Canada is the Gray Jay.
@@Samantha-vf5vj Yes, but the country as a whole does not (yet).
We have two official languages in Canada, excluding Quebec. Quebec has one official language. I'm amazed at how many Canadians don't know this. Quebec doesn't have to legally recognize English as an official language, nor will it ever, but they get to shove French down the rest of the country's throat. Quebec is the only province in Canada that is treated like a U.S. State. Unfortunately we have a two-tier system within our Commonwealth concerning the provinces right to rule themselves. Quebec also has its own legal system, Charter, and the RCMP have been replaced by their own police force (SSQ), etc. All Canadian provinces should be treated equally under the Charter btw, but they aren't. Although I am not a Trudeau supporter, Pierre was correct when he said that he didn't want to live in a country where some Canadians have more rights than other Canadians. That was in reference to recognizing Quebec as a country within a country. As long as Quebec remains in Canada they should be forced to recognize English as an official language. Btw, look at my name and guess where I am from. 😉
@@WhirlyGirl_2679 We have a tree, a tartan, a horse, 2 sports, and the beaver as official national symbols. Canadian Geographic did a poll and picked the Grey Jay, but the government has not adopted it as an official symbol.
I have a Maple Leaf tattooed on my left arm, right before our final field ex on the QL2/3 in CFB Wainwright AB. Our platoon Sgt was super pissed with us and consulted to have us charged with self inflicted wounds. Mostly to scare us I think.
I remember being threatened to be charged with getting sun burnt at CFB Gagetown......and for having a pool at the shacks..
Good times lmao
You can often revive FRH's by adding a bit of salt, also if both your lights in the back flicker at the exact same time, changing the bulbs wont do anything lol.
Canadian ration packs are called IMP (Individual Meal pack) not MRE (Meal Ready To Eat).
A poutine MRE must be a huge morale booster for all Canadian soldiers 🇨🇦✌🏼💜🙏🏼
Edit: I am Canadian, but I don’t have a Maple Leaf tattoo 😅
Bruno is big boy!
Ive been rewatching these we need new ones.
I think the number of people with maple leaf tattoo is way higher because of Toronto's maple leaf hockey fans
5:30 three guys chewing trail mix in a microphone
As someone with relatives in Quebec, it should be stated as everything is in French and English because some of those French Canadians have quite the ego. We had my uncle and his family visit us in Germany and his wife refused to speak English because she was from Quebec and considered French Canadians superior. Three generations of my family had practiced English to accommodate her and she was like “Non!” Believe me, eating this MRE was much more enjoyable than our meals with my aunt, who made it clear that she was better than everyone else. At least you had pleasant company with your MRE. BTW I love poutine - my favorite quick fix dinner.
I’m French canadian from Quebec and i will never consider me as superior as anyone else. The ones with their big egos are idiots
Are we just all going to gloss over the ghosts flickering the lights or… 👻 😂
Have you thought of writing to the different delegations at NATO in Brussels to see if they would send you their best? They could make a competition and have the troops vote for their favourite to put forward. It would be brilliant. Shower thoughts... 🌎🌍
I don't know if someone already commented on this but "Wunderbar" is German and means "wonderful" - maybe intended as a pun? Well, sometimes the product doesn't live up to its name though 😂😂😂
"I did this to him last night" sounds quite horible out of context 🤣
As a Canadian, the thought of a Canadian MRE poutine is stomach churning
"...or things that you would like changed..." You could maybe starting by changing that damn light bulb. XD Great vid as always guys, enjoy the vibe.
Have only had a single MRE in my life. It was in the 80s or very early 90s and it was a Canadian MRE Chili Con Carne. From my memory, it wasn't that bad. This Poutine MRE does not look very appetizing at all. Specifically texture wise it looks horrible. But as a Canadian, I know what good poutine should like like, so could just be my personal preconception.
This is a great trio!
Joshua! I like the diminutive Sous-Chef
Canada having poutine as an MRE is so on-brand. 😂
Pretty sure that was me freaking out about heating the fruit up lol.
Thank god you did not do it again
Great video starting to get comfortable with the triple host system.
warming up the fruit wasnt the worst ive seen i saw someone warming up the ryebread from the german mre and ate it like a cake out of the tin
Great video as always, gents. Might I please suggest turning down the volume of the music a bit? All of your voices are on the softer side and tend to be drowned out by the rest of the soundtrack. Thank you!
G'day Tyler, like to see the boyz tryout another aussie combat ration pack. You guys just need to learn to spread vegimite thinly, not like peanut butter 😂
Great vid as always! Any chance of a scoreboard? It’s been joked about a few times now but we really do need something. Or a graphic at the end showing all the scores for each MRE?
Cool review friends. These, Like our U.S. MRE'S, hash browns for example, would be better with, crunchy potatoes. Alas, we as A human race, are not that good yet. At least in MRE format. We can hope? IMP'S are awesome. The pain, buns, are not cut into completely, so halves do not rub together and make crumbs. So I am told, from Canadian. FRH'S suck, as A general rule. aftermarket beats military, hands down. Your episode surprised me on results? usually opposite? I am glad, you had some fun and enjoyed most? Please remember, given the situation, this and others, would be A welcome meal. Yes, real Poutine is better, like hashbrowns or other. Hard to reproduce in rations however. Peace, John. Ky.
Amazing video as always, y’all should try to get a Russian MRE just for fun 😂
nice tune.....
The Three Amigo's have been confirmed!
I feel too much the three at the same time. Too crowded...
By the way, 😂you are still missing the board at the back to keep track of the best ones.
Where is the cheese in the Poutine?!!! The most important part
the “pain hamburger” is finally acknowledged @6:00
“The look is not there”, lol in fairness Poutine roughly translates to “hot mess” so while wouldn’t say that’s the best looking poutine I’ve seen, it’s not the worst😂
Have you ever try the Italian MRE?
Trying to get my hands on one!
@@Butterworthdasyrup if you can' t, i cloud ask to my army friend here in Italy ✌
Be carefull! because here in italy is not called MRE, but "Razione K"
@@marcorosso2338 That would actually be amazing!
And just like people who’s names have Con, Rob, or Aaron, Ties will also be excluded from participating in Dragonball, Naruto, and Kingdom Hearts.
WE see who got the "organizing-skills."
Tyler, you and Josh both have beautiful "hand model" hands. What's your hand care regimen? I don't see any visible battle scars from service is that from wearing gloves or are you wearing hand makeup? Do you get manicures? I need your routine Grandma swore by Baby Magic lotion but they don't sell it anymore! P..S. Thank you for your service my hubby did 20 years Navy
Went back to watch and could it be the Bambu earth keeping those hands gesturing ready? Which product?
As a Canadian myself. I've had most of the mres available here. I love poutine. But the mre version just isn't it for me haha.
canadian here with a maple leaf tattoo
Canadian dont wear "Canada" theme clothing, Canadian don't get Canadian Flag or maple leave tattoo in general... Quebec people probably get "fleur de lys" more. The whole wearing your countries flag as clothing theme is pretty unique to the USA and athlete at the Olympic... Realistically only tourist wear other countries themed clothing...
Canada Day is the exception . I try to wear red on the day, at least.
The civilian doesn’t know how to eat army: in a hurry….
And remember. Pants are always optional. 😉
Nope. That wasn't the light bulb. That was the Maple Spirit. Better be careful and not say anything negative about Canada. Just saying....
Tally board pls. Awesome vids ❤
I have a maple leaf tattoo :)
No maple leaf tattoo here, but one of my instructors in basic training had a black Canadian flag on his fuckin hand lol
No beaver tattoos here!
Canadian 0 maple leaf tattoo on me, but my husband has one lol
The dry sealed trail mix is dry?
Don’t let the pvt touch anything
Another french with poscato to grade with the Finnish package
Great aimless music.
Bruno 😍😍
That's the tallest 12 year old I ever saw
Hello Bruno! 👀
Tell Josh he has some dirt on his lip lol
🇨🇦👍😉🇨🇦
Apologize for that abortion of an mre in advance
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Look ok😂❤
What we keep secret is Canadian flag tattoos are a part of our Healthcare system, and every 4 years for the census we go to a rogers arena. There we show our lower back to be counted.
Sorry but it’s too “busy” with all three at the same time. Alternating sous-chefs is better.
Too many chefs spoil the broth. Hehe
Tyler! The music is . . . weird? Your basement is not a schmoozy jazz club - or is it? save your time and effort - there is no need for music at all!!!!
God I don't know man seeing that 12 year old with a mustache growing really confuses me
Mild fart flavor. Lmao
This Bruno guy does not fit in the image. You don’t see his eyes and how can you watch three people doing things at the same time.
Think Bruno had enough food and can go
a small correction, Canadian army food is called IMPs, not MREs.
First it’s an IMP..Not an MRE 🫡‼️🇨🇦
Pain bread is what we usually say lolol