Simply The Best Ration We Have EVER Reviewed The Norwegian Arctic Field Ration Chicken Curry

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2022
  • Simply The Best Ration We Have EVER Reviewed The Norwegian Arctic Field Ration Chicken Curry
    Nathans MRE
    Po Box 115 Altenburg Mo 63732
    nathan.youtube@yahoo.com
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  • @TexasStormChaser
    @TexasStormChaser 2 года назад +165

    "Hear the vacuum seal"?? Nah bro we say: Nice hiss.

    • @ricklane8554
      @ricklane8554 2 года назад +19

      Mkay, nice ;)

    • @2laughandlaugh
      @2laughandlaugh 2 года назад +11

      Nice....

    • @ralphrutherford2583
      @ralphrutherford2583 2 года назад +3

      Do you realize the forces you’re toying with? Comments like this may start a Rocky IX situation. I never want to repeat the Dolf Lungren years- super witty though

    • @ricklane8554
      @ricklane8554 2 года назад +1

      @@ralphrutherford2583 What abacadabra is this ??

    • @davestier6247
      @davestier6247 Год назад +5

      He he hasn't put out a video in 9 months :(

  • @SilverPigeon1
    @SilverPigeon1 Год назад +84

    I have actually worked at Drytech who produces these in Tromsø/Norway. Chicken curry is one of the oldest versions, and one of the most popular. You need more water than you used, there are set levels on the bag for how much water. Also, you dont need a knife, you can tear the bag open. You will see two slots on the side of the bag, top one for opening and inserting water, and the bottom one you tear when you are going to eat. To bad they dont have the chocolate anymore for the arctic ration.

    • @rick5078
      @rick5078 11 месяцев назад +2

      thing is, he, just like most of us around the world, are used to that if you add the exact amount of water indicated on the package of freeze dried food, it turns out very very watery and inedible.

    • @SwanseaTitanFan
      @SwanseaTitanFan 11 месяцев назад

      If it’s Norwegian then why the English writing on the package?

    • @rolsen1304
      @rolsen1304 11 месяцев назад +10

      ​@@SwanseaTitanFan NATO requirements

    • @SilverPigeon1
      @SilverPigeon1 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@SwanseaTitanFan All rations are by deafult made with norwegian and english writing. When I worked there, they also had contracts with many other countries, where we made rations with other languages on.

    • @SilverPigeon1
      @SilverPigeon1 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@rick5078 I know, I also did that in the beginning, but with this ration, it gets better if you use the correct amount of water. Also, it helps keep the soldier hydrated.

  • @razzah1337
    @razzah1337 2 года назад +83

    The Norwegian field rations are just the same stuff we use for hiking, its actually on the pricy side when it comes to freeze dried hiking food. The reason the best before date is like that is Norwegian food safety laws, they will last longer, but the law states that they have a date that is X ammount of years after production max, no matter if it will last 10 years longer.

  • @Oysteims
    @Oysteims Год назад +47

    Not sure how it's done in the US, but "best before XYZ-Date" literally means best before but not bad after. Food that can be dangerous to consume if it is too old will be marked with a "Use by XYZ-Date" marking instead. This stuff is strictly regulated by the norwegian food authority.

  • @karrste
    @karrste 2 года назад +37

    This Ration, was the one i liked the most, chicken curry, when i was in the Norwegian army, back in 2010-2011 in the cold North 🇧🇻💖👍🏻 Thank you for the review, proud Norwegian, keep it up and stay safe everyone 👍🏻💖

    • @mrhenrik7472
      @mrhenrik7472 Год назад +2

      Viltgryte

    • @dr.vikyll7466
      @dr.vikyll7466 Год назад +3

    • @missourimongoose8858
      @missourimongoose8858 10 месяцев назад

      They look alot better and lighter to carry than the ones I got while in the US army, I always wondered why our MREs aren't freeze dried because any hiker will tell you that's the lightest option (my only complaint would be no hot sauce lol)

  • @OldDeadeye.
    @OldDeadeye. 2 года назад +7

    Awww man...da!!! I was looking forward to all the witty banter. Love the videos. Been a lurker for a couple of years. This is the only MRE review channel I have ever seen and care to watch. Thanks Natan and team.

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  2 года назад +2

      Well thank you i appreciate that

  • @mysticmoose6123
    @mysticmoose6123 2 года назад +21

    The reason they put the Best Buy date is because that is the last day the manufacturer gaurentees that the food will be the quality they intended for their product. Example being flavor, color, texture consistency, smell, and edibility. It is also put on their so that people think it’s an expiration date (which is what you called it) and throw it out to buy more. However the Best Buy date has absolutely nothing to do with the expiration date. Freeze dried no vacuumed sealed like that means that it “should” never go bad as long as the vacuum seal is uncompromised

  • @dubc3615
    @dubc3615 2 года назад +19

    This main looked amazing I really like the set up on these ration. High quality items. Hard decison between french and this like you said depends on menu. Awesome review!

  • @StratBurst92
    @StratBurst92 11 месяцев назад +3

    Always enjoy your videos. The last military ration I had was a Vietnam war era C ration can of beefsteak, gravy, & potatoes. It was actually pretty good.,

  • @billmagowan1492
    @billmagowan1492 2 года назад +8

    Good review but always wondered why you use your Gerber to open a packet when it has a tear notch which does the job safely……🤔

    • @sgtg4600
      @sgtg4600 2 года назад +2

      It’s cool and tough guy to use a knife, apparently.

    • @stanborg1545
      @stanborg1545 2 года назад +1

      Has to justify, to his wife, the money spent on the knife.

    • @nosabosa4233
      @nosabosa4233 Год назад +1

      Just what i was gonna say

    • @todddavis9437
      @todddavis9437 Год назад +1

      And you risk puncturing something inside too

  • @jendean6869
    @jendean6869 7 месяцев назад +1

    The Norwegina Artic also do Gluten free, lactose free options which is good for food sensitivities, so paid a bit extra. Agreed that the US and UK MRE's need a big taste upgrade

  • @jimcy1319
    @jimcy1319 11 месяцев назад +2

    Arctic rations even the old ones were good because they packed up small and light, but the main down side was you need a crap load of water. Not an issue in the Arctic or wilderness areas like Norway with plenty of clean water.

  • @Kw0nLong
    @Kw0nLong 2 года назад +1

    I don't know about other countries, but in Australia by law, best before date is mandatory on all food and beverage packaging.

  • @nolimendoza4588
    @nolimendoza4588 11 месяцев назад

    Did you find that adding much more water is needed to freeze dried rations to avoid dehydration or ... constipation due to expansion in the intestines?

  • @BassMan62896
    @BassMan62896 2 года назад +2

    Hello from across the river in West Frankfort, IL. I love your videos!

  • @bigbob1699
    @bigbob1699 Год назад +6

    All ration's goodness depends on the availability of fresh water, good hot water, and some place dry to eat it. Not being shot at helps .

    • @ralan350
      @ralan350 11 месяцев назад

      No meal is good while being shot at lol

    • @bigbob1699
      @bigbob1699 11 месяцев назад

      @@ralan350 Timing is everything!

  • @jeremylewis4450
    @jeremylewis4450 2 года назад +1

    About time the public has seen a proper Nathan reviewing

  • @Mick028
    @Mick028 2 года назад +2

    I suspect the yellow will be turmeric used universally in most curry's. Good review by the way!

  • @scottleidenberger4007
    @scottleidenberger4007 2 года назад +1

    That main looked tasty. It would make a nice hot meal on a cold day. Looking forward to the big German ration .

  • @larsmonsen88
    @larsmonsen88 6 месяцев назад

    When im in the mountains fishing I always have some chicken curry in my backpack.

  • @dtaylor10chuckufarle
    @dtaylor10chuckufarle Год назад +1

    "Not salty, not weird... hmmm..." Very helpful.

  • @garrynixon5308
    @garrynixon5308 2 года назад +1

    a use-by date - relating to food safety
    a best before date - relating to food quality
    A sell by date - related to stock control

  • @oyvind-b
    @oyvind-b 11 месяцев назад +1

    For international climbers going for Mt Everest, Real is the preferred brand. And they know, they have tried every brand there is! You need every arrow pointing your way at 8000 meters

  • @adamsowers8957
    @adamsowers8957 2 года назад +1

    What company did you get these through? Cost per unit?

  • @norgerichard
    @norgerichard Год назад +2

    Im Norwegian... These are Hiking Foods that are sold in sport and hiking shops

    • @la7dfa
      @la7dfa Год назад +1

      They are used by the army as well.

  • @matthewfairley4101
    @matthewfairley4101 2 года назад +2

    I see the drink said add 3DL of water. I am assuming that meant 3 deco litres which is 300 ml. Is that a common way of measuring liquid where the mre came from.
    I would not enjoy trying to open these packages with frozen fingers and crazy thick gloves.

  • @hansmarheim7620
    @hansmarheim7620 3 месяца назад

    I remember the old military rations in Norway. Basically dog biscuits and a can with some stuff named RSP (Reserve battle portion). Usually called "dead man in a can", or "Remains of exploded personel". I have tasted the new rations. They are certainly more tasty.

  • @davidmunro1469
    @davidmunro1469 2 года назад +2

    Thank you team. That curry looks like the curry I just made. Mm good.

  • @sheldonshniklefritz95
    @sheldonshniklefritz95 2 года назад +2

    I can't lie that first little yellow chunk had me worried it was gonna be a clump of straight curry powder gonna blow your mind out spicey lol your a braver man than I Nathan, that was pucker factor ¹¹½

    • @Evilflexx
      @Evilflexx 2 года назад +1

      I thought it might be ginger or corn

  • @THEONETHATLEADS
    @THEONETHATLEADS 2 года назад +1

    So yes, you get xnow but is in Indiana do not have snow yet!

  • @davidneal6920
    @davidneal6920 11 месяцев назад

    I go deer hunting in the winter time. Something like that would be so awesome for lunch, and so handy. USA MRE not so much…. 🇳🇿

  • @christinescharwatz2328
    @christinescharwatz2328 2 года назад +4

    I miss Amanda, Nathan starts cracking jokes and Phil loosens up. She brings the best out of you two. Great ration.

  • @HCShuffle
    @HCShuffle Год назад +1

    its saying best before, not bad after. meaning yeah u can eat it 20 years later , but it was better before the date on the package (tastewise).

  • @deepfish4432
    @deepfish4432 2 года назад +2

    Yes Real Turmat or Real Field Meal symply the best dryrations!!thx😉

  • @user-xd4rs6vr4n
    @user-xd4rs6vr4n 10 месяцев назад

    Seems like an arctic ration should come with some kind of heating mechanism?
    A Russian one you get matches, fuel tabs, disinfecting wipes and water purification tabs, almost a mini survival kit if that's all you have

  • @EnFyr
    @EnFyr 2 года назад +3

    It's better than the Tikka masala, but it doesn't stand a chance against the old reindeer/wilderness stew.

    • @TE5LA-GAMING
      @TE5LA-GAMING 11 месяцев назад

      You killed Rudolph?!

    • @EnFyr
      @EnFyr 11 месяцев назад

      @@TE5LA-GAMING Every year.

  • @leehart9055
    @leehart9055 Год назад +1

    I am not a fan of curry, but this meal looks real good to me. This curry almost looks like a gumbo/soup mixture from cajun country......

  • @timmccaffrey8307
    @timmccaffrey8307 2 года назад

    notice most countries do it all different, in Canada we have Best before which is the peak freshness, expiry(self explanatory), sell by and packaged on which are useless.

  • @1CDCAVDOC
    @1CDCAVDOC 11 месяцев назад

    Freeze dried or vacuum packed? Makes a difference on shelf life.

    • @leonwesterlund3
      @leonwesterlund3 8 месяцев назад +1

      I’ve had a simmilar food from the same brand. And i’m quite sure it’s both.

  • @misterbig9025
    @misterbig9025 2 года назад +4

    Where's Amanda?

    • @ricklane8554
      @ricklane8554 2 года назад +1

      Listen what Nathan said at the start of the video.

  • @blackspades0000
    @blackspades0000 Год назад +1

    It requires the use of valuable water in a combat field environment.

  • @thevikinggamer454
    @thevikinggamer454 11 месяцев назад

    You should really try the kebab ration version Norway has aswell, that is really really good :-)

  • @thomasfletcher4765
    @thomasfletcher4765 2 года назад +1

    No Amanda ? Well , poopy , no getting to hear her getting picked on by her big brother 🤣 . Great review , by the way . The meal looked really good

  • @henrymrerations4421
    @henrymrerations4421 2 года назад

    Awesome review

  • @jayctivoip
    @jayctivoip 11 месяцев назад

    Is there a top 10 MRE list?

  • @aquagirlkay4942
    @aquagirlkay4942 2 года назад +2

    I’m actually cooking this for dinner tonight

  • @roberthutchins9968
    @roberthutchins9968 11 месяцев назад

    How do you get this stuff through customs? I ordered three British 24 Hr ORP's from an online retailer out of Britain and they were confiscated by US customs. 130 bucks down the drain.

  • @johnmorris5965
    @johnmorris5965 2 года назад

    Well done , nice video .

  • @williampaylorjr9481
    @williampaylorjr9481 6 месяцев назад

    Where in the world do you find these things!?

  • @rigger314
    @rigger314 Год назад

    I hope that was ration meal pack was for one meal and not 24 hours. As an ex soldier in my country just about everyone took a bottle of tabasco sauce out bush with them to add flavour (or kill flavour if required).

  • @imfrommanndame
    @imfrommanndame 11 месяцев назад

    On these, you need to open the slits at either side of the bottom, otherwise some of the contents aren't hydrated at all.

  • @geoffmarriott4387
    @geoffmarriott4387 Год назад +1

    At £19.67 per meal (ebay 19-04-2023) this is not a cost effective way of feeding yourself especially for multi day trips

  • @primafacie5029
    @primafacie5029 11 месяцев назад

    I keep hearing good things about artic rations

  • @jordanlewis8337
    @jordanlewis8337 2 года назад +2

    anything freeze dried will be good for countless years

  • @spicytunarolls777
    @spicytunarolls777 2 года назад +2

    I'd rather have these afr's than mountain house, lol

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 2 года назад +2

    GOOD ONE AND IT'S EXPLAINED IN ENGLISH...LOL...

  • @kingcree27
    @kingcree27 2 года назад +1

    That's really really NICCEE!

  • @ashlei807
    @ashlei807 Год назад

    Mre's are interesting , haven't tried once since I was about 12..

  • @blueheels
    @blueheels 11 месяцев назад

    Hi folks .. little bits of yellow. Hmm sounds like something i would cook. I wonder if the Norwegian army get angry when they are fed this

  • @MrPerry61
    @MrPerry61 2 года назад +2

    the yellow could be egg

  • @kaorisanada6296
    @kaorisanada6296 Год назад +1

    hi i'm a new subscriber to your channel,and i ewant to try,and review the mre ready to eat meals,and become a reviewer.!

  • @captainscarlett1
    @captainscarlett1 11 месяцев назад

    The reason there's a use by date is because bureaucracy says there has to be a use by date.

  • @CaitRunsWithScissors
    @CaitRunsWithScissors 2 года назад +3

    Nathan you did the chicken curry a year ago and said the same thing xD love it!

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  2 года назад +5

      It came free with the others i bought , thought it was worth a second look , plus phillip never has tried it

    • @elmadicine
      @elmadicine 2 года назад +2

      was about to say the same thing lol, I didn't want to be an ass but I literally just watched the old one a couple days ago, thought I was going crazy as this video went on haha

    • @CaitRunsWithScissors
      @CaitRunsWithScissors 2 года назад +1

      @@NathansMRE Deffinitely worth it! Is it fun to go back and try them again? To see if you still enjoy them?

  • @ricklane8554
    @ricklane8554 2 года назад

    Fantastico Signor ;-)

  • @erichoward6905
    @erichoward6905 Год назад +1

    Yeah it’s freezing ass cold let me just heat up this bag I have with cold water makes a lot of sense

  • @davidmunro1469
    @davidmunro1469 2 года назад +2

    If you eat the silica dryer you might sound like an FRH. LOL.

  • @timothysomers2489
    @timothysomers2489 2 года назад

    They are not expiration dates, they are inspection dates

  • @shimonsieskel4482
    @shimonsieskel4482 2 года назад

    Sorry Amanda couldn't be there. I think she would have liked this one.

  • @mariusbrathagen2562
    @mariusbrathagen2562 10 месяцев назад

    "fill it up til it looks right" buddy thats a constipation lol.
    - Norwegian Medic

  • @snaggletooth5844
    @snaggletooth5844 Год назад +1

    This is what i call REAL Ration.

  • @ritid69
    @ritid69 11 месяцев назад

    Lapskaus is the best flavor 😃

  • @dennisvanthiel923
    @dennisvanthiel923 Год назад

    Lets get it on a tray..nice

  • @patricelajoie2383
    @patricelajoie2383 Год назад +1

    Nothing to heat water!!??

  • @iduswelton9567
    @iduswelton9567 10 месяцев назад

    Nice meal except im not a fan of curry anything - but if i was hungry and it was all i could get id eat everything except the main and trade it for something else later of lol

  • @jenkinsbushae1063
    @jenkinsbushae1063 2 года назад +1

    For an lrp that looks about as good as it can get

  • @BusStopProductions.
    @BusStopProductions. 2 года назад

    I, watched this while zipped up in a Sleeping Bag

  • @christianb7655
    @christianb7655 2 года назад +1

    Carful with coco n choc bars , they are made n designed to make you sh*t twice a day, used to avoid those or trade with new recrutes😂😂

  • @daviddaviscrawford3669
    @daviddaviscrawford3669 2 года назад

    Yeah single back to the original! Solo, YOLO, #LoneWolf all the way!

  • @torbernt86
    @torbernt86 Год назад +1

    You really dont need a knife to open it 😅

  • @terryknill3004
    @terryknill3004 2 года назад

    Where is the best place to get a French ration?

  • @EasyonlineID
    @EasyonlineID Год назад +1

    well it literally says "best before" and not "expires at" 😆

  • @chrisoutdoors333
    @chrisoutdoors333 Год назад

    You keep saying that it is “freeze dried”. it’s not. It is dehydrated. Freeze dried doesn’t take hot water. You just eat it dry. Other than that, Interesting video.

  • @AlexGranli
    @AlexGranli 11 месяцев назад

    The reason it have "short" shelf life is because of EU regulations. They have way shorter dates on stuff than what the actual time it goes bad for some reason.

    • @jimihendrix991
      @jimihendrix991 11 месяцев назад

      Norway isn't in the EU.........................

    • @AlexGranli
      @AlexGranli 11 месяцев назад

      @@jimihendrix991 no, but we have a buisness deal with the EUS, wich basicly means we gotta follow most of their rules anyway🙄 except for the nice things line big quotas on alcohol between borders etc.

  • @kabbey30
    @kabbey30 Год назад +1

    'A rock or something'

  • @Lexe-is5nv
    @Lexe-is5nv 10 месяцев назад

    Seal the main meal and give it a good squeezing, turn it up side down and squeeze some more, much easier than stirring for as long as you did. No way in hell I have the patience for all that stirring If I'm in battle and just want to eat quickly

    • @hoenircanute
      @hoenircanute 8 месяцев назад

      If you are in a battle its a very bad idea to be eating an MRE son..

  • @Geologist_Mike
    @Geologist_Mike Год назад +3

    Great looking MRE, the only down side is you likely need some propane tank water boiler thing to make it. meh

  • @sand1991
    @sand1991 2 года назад

    Ordered 2 Russian MRE’s. The Customs agents confiscated all the meat and cheese out of them. Sucked big time.

  • @scotthoughton7245
    @scotthoughton7245 11 месяцев назад

    Where to buy? Great channel.

  • @ellem2293
    @ellem2293 2 года назад

    Nice 1!

  • @Tamlin73
    @Tamlin73 5 месяцев назад

    Real turmat is the most expencive brand here in Norway, most of the meals cost 10 dollar or more, not worth it for me atleast, i can make better "MRE" myself if i had a vaccum mashine.
    Best regards from Norway.

  • @xansolskjr8628
    @xansolskjr8628 5 месяцев назад

    You're welcome.

  • @Gilbert1675
    @Gilbert1675 2 года назад

    It’s yellow bell pepper…. I think

  • @dhooter
    @dhooter Год назад +3

    No way would I pass up a US Beef Stew Mre. Crumbled up crackers jalapeno cheese packet and tobasco. Shit was the bomb.

  • @meimeiamore394
    @meimeiamore394 Год назад +1

    the packet of the bread-ish...and imprint of the absorbent packet. No.

  • @spilledyew7520
    @spilledyew7520 Год назад

    The lapskaus one taste like store bought lapskaus.

  • @lolz319
    @lolz319 Год назад

    there are so many different ones

  • @travislupum
    @travislupum 2 года назад

    Wanna eat the spinach Alfredo mre ?

  • @stephenshields4095
    @stephenshields4095 Год назад +1

    Got a long way to go before you can fill Steve’s boots , those food descriptions were LACKING my guy.

  • @stupiduser6646
    @stupiduser6646 11 месяцев назад

    great food bad names. the phonetic Kylling for warrior meal. HMM?

  • @CarlosBenito28
    @CarlosBenito28 10 месяцев назад

    Is that a meal? For someone addicted to trash food, it's good. The energy drink isn't food. The best and real ration for a soldier was the WW2 ration, both the American GI's ration and the German field ration were excellent because it included real proteins and calories from real animal source: beef/pork (canned corned beef/ham/bacon), fish (canned sardines/tuna), cheese, even crackling, and chocolate. Saturated fat and protein are better sources of calories than the all the carbs contained in the Norwegian trash!