South African Defense Forces SADF Ration MRE 24hr 1988 Oldest Rat Pack Food Review

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2015
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    Howdy, folks! It's Steve1989 from mreinfo.com here with a rare and very interesting South African Defense Forces "Rat Pack" 24hr Ration here. I had a great time with this one, and I hope you all do too.
    A shoutout to donaldjcheek and Laughing_Man for their much more extensive info and knowledge pertaining to this Ration.
    Here are some links to mreinfo forums on more info to this one: www.mreinfo.com/forums/viewtop...
    www.mreinfo.com/forums/viewtop...
    Thank you for all your support, and I will continue to share the rare, old, and exciting Military Rations from the relatively recent past.
    -Steve
    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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  • @KoolBreeze420
    @KoolBreeze420 8 лет назад +289

    I sure hope you choose the lead belly perk, before ingesting.

    • @thejoyofpainting2911
      @thejoyofpainting2911 8 лет назад +38

      he is probably a ghoul so whatever

    • @coltenmeyer2775
      @coltenmeyer2775 8 лет назад +17

      Literally playing this game as we speak

    • @DamienTTube
      @DamienTTube 8 лет назад +9

      Holy smokes, "Eat spoiled, mouldy MRE packs" the game is out?! I thought it was still in closed beta and Steve was beta testing. *runs to the gamestore*

    • @coltenmeyer2775
      @coltenmeyer2775 8 лет назад +6

      Lol fallout 3 is way past beta!!

    • @superpanful
      @superpanful 8 лет назад +9

      ... hes talking about fallout 4

  • @Joe.Rogan.
    @Joe.Rogan. 4 года назад +233

    It's crazy to see how much Steve has perfected his craft over the last 5 years. His old stuff is still amazing but you can tell his new stuff is much more polished.

  • @nasandave
    @nasandave 8 лет назад +366

    I was in the SA Marines (Amphibia Unit) from 1986 to 1988. We use to call the drink bags 'condoms'. We used to mix the drink in it, tie off the top, and when its ready to drink you bite off a bottom corner, and drink it that way. We use to eat the porridge the way from the 'condom'. The porridge was similar to a South African cereal brand called Pronutro. The porridge was much better with milk. The best energy bar was the Rum and Raisin bar. They were pretty good.

  • @holgerbischof8407
    @holgerbischof8407 7 лет назад +523

    I served in the old SADF 5 signal regiment aswell as 55 light armor regiment. I was deployed in Southwest africa ( Namibia )
    aswell as in katlehong. ( A South african township in the gauteng province of South Africa ) We only got a ratpack every 2 to 3
    days and believe me we made them last. Have you ever suffered from salt deficiency? Believe me the cramps in your joints make you want to go throw the roof at times. We also had cheesies ( A small tube of cheese ) and some flavour energy bars.
    I think one flavour was rum and raisin. We called the biscuits " Dog biscuits." The Chlor floc was a life saver especially during
    ops when you were in bush for up to 3 or more months at a time. with very little water, let a lone clean water.
    P.S Be thankfull you didn't get the canned curry fish in your pack, if you would have eaten that I think your viewers would be sending you R.I.P message now. LOL = P (JK )

    • @karisasani7006
      @karisasani7006 6 лет назад +3

      Holger Bischof So you know what these were and I assume it hit you with a bout of nostalgia

    • @anthonymorris8423
      @anthonymorris8423 6 лет назад +16

      the energy bar was called " tarzan bar " and bully beef boet there is milk shake missing

    • @clintthomas1854
      @clintthomas1854 6 лет назад +6

      We used to cook the fish without opening the can! It deserved nothing less than the mess it left behind. I ate one once and was sick the next

    • @myrmidon0312
      @myrmidon0312 6 лет назад +20

      Goeie ou dae ...

    • @jwgfoto5419
      @jwgfoto5419 5 лет назад +5

      @@cujotwentysix7519 We still have them here in Meyerton.

  • @pyrojinn
    @pyrojinn 7 лет назад +352

    "Take another whiff to confirm the nastiness"
    Words to live by.

    • @gulfrelay2249
      @gulfrelay2249 5 лет назад +7

      Jinn P yro that's how I got my 3d ex girlfriend!

    • @SindyJ37
      @SindyJ37 4 года назад

      @@gulfrelay2249 lol omg lmao at your reply haha good one

  • @slimber7002
    @slimber7002 8 лет назад +678

    why are these so addicting to watch?

    • @TheAngelv691
      @TheAngelv691 8 лет назад +21

      i wish i knew lol

    • @ramairgto72
      @ramairgto72 7 лет назад +18

      It's his voice, like a WWF (yes I said f) wrestler.

    • @Statusinator
      @Statusinator 7 лет назад +42

      His enthusiasm is infectious

    • @shakewellah9759
      @shakewellah9759 7 лет назад +53

      It's relaxing, almost like opening a present with war nostalgia

    • @CthulhuInc
      @CthulhuInc 7 лет назад +27

      he's like bob ross - hypnogogic

  • @ncgp1
    @ncgp1 8 лет назад +25

    As an SADF member drafted/conscripted for 2 years of "National Service" July 1982 through June 1984, these Rat Packs were all I ate whilst out in the bush. As I recall we had the ones similar to the box on the right, marked as Monday, Tuesday etc. . They didn't taste that bad really and one could always trade with your comrades. The contents were slightly different to the one discussed in the video.

  • @karenodendaal7650
    @karenodendaal7650 Год назад +15

    The supplier that provided the dry fruit bar for the ration packs was Safari. Still today one of the most popular suppliers of dry fruit and dry fruit sweets and bars.

  • @SeanBZA
    @SeanBZA 8 лет назад +46

    Only 28 years past expiry date, 7 October 1988 was expiry date. Matches were made in the Lion Match factory near me, and were supplied as specified without the label. Most common versions of those I got were the 7 day ration packs, which had a meal for 7 days in them, In the same box. the cans were not at all bad when still fresh. You got the 2 you have, plus a few extra types like canned pilchards, veg Briyani, curried beans and chicken ala king. Came with a lot of flame tablets, so you could cook the can before eating, and use the can as a coffee cup afterwards. Designed for a 10 minute meal stop. Dog biscuits have changed, they used a hard tack double baked biscuit, which we figured could do double duty as armour. The plastic baggies were despised, but were useful if your canteen was still full of water, mostly to soak the doggibix.

  • @barrymeiring4733
    @barrymeiring4733 8 лет назад +90

    The rat pack in the green cover was not issued to the SADF troops. This was packaged specially for 32 batallion troops, which consisted predominantly out of Portuguese speaking (black) troops. The rat pack with the prodominantly white packaging (the one on the right in your video) was issued to the rest of the SADF which contained a much wider variety of food items. Also just a FYI, the SANDF only came about in 1994 after the general elections.
    All in all a very informative video, thank you very much. Brought back some good memories.

    • @luisparga5707
      @luisparga5707 5 лет назад

      Barry Meiring

    • @hansel498
      @hansel498 4 года назад

      Yes barry you are right 32 got these ratpacks....and unita did too

    • @bmartin7961
      @bmartin7961 4 года назад +5

      Explains the Brazilian Portuguese writing on the component packets :)

    • @A_Salted_Fishe
      @A_Salted_Fishe 4 года назад +7

      Of _course_ the black people got the substandard ration... And yet you have racists in my country wishing for "the good old days" when they could get away with their unacceptable behaviour. Makes me ashamed to be Afrikaans.

    • @normanpotts3169
      @normanpotts3169 2 года назад +1

      Terrible food for The Terrible Ones, I guess.

  • @TOOTIREDTOARGUE
    @TOOTIREDTOARGUE 8 лет назад +64

    881007 would be 88'10 07 . that would actually be 1988 october 7th. this is how we do it in South africa
    @ 8:32 where water is added. that porridge is known as pronutro. and for each cup of it you require at lease 2 cups of milk (or water in this case) to make it mix well. and even after that. you will find a dry spot
    those cinnamon biscuits are to be dunked in the coffee
    'tootsie roll' and the caramel bar are easily still bought today in south africa

    • @Under-Kaoz
      @Under-Kaoz 8 лет назад +4

      Very informative thanks

    • @theortheo2401
      @theortheo2401 8 лет назад +2

      Get dunked on !
      Sorry...

    • @poonageproductions
      @poonageproductions 8 лет назад +2

      strawberry and banana pronutro...mmmmmmmmmmm

    • @ThinkSerious
      @ThinkSerious 8 лет назад

      tootsie rolls and caramel bars from 1988?
      I believe that's what he meant.

    • @TOOTIREDTOARGUE
      @TOOTIREDTOARGUE 8 лет назад +3

      sure. fair enough.

  • @TheHairyGhost
    @TheHairyGhost 7 лет назад +28

    Literally the most interesting channel on the tube. I have no idea where my obsession with MREs and rations came from. I served for 4 years and still loved them at the end. Steve just makes a great host too. Nice!

  • @ph-1900
    @ph-1900 5 лет назад +62

    I remember my father bringing three of these ratpacks home for myself and my two brothers when he came to visit us in Aug 1988. He died in a car crash the following day, he was only 29. Watching this video made me remember.....

  • @DEFxRECON
    @DEFxRECON 8 лет назад +92

    I think it's neat how Steve rarely, if at all, says any profanity. Especially when dealing with very bad food.

  • @ledfloyd9035
    @ledfloyd9035 7 лет назад +33

    Lol I love this guy's optimism he's eating expired, old rotten food yet he's just got that "it's for the fans" attitude

  • @incubus_the_man
    @incubus_the_man 8 лет назад +194

    you should try a Roman Empire MRE.

    • @alanreno
      @alanreno 6 лет назад +21

      #biblicalMRE

    • @Cheeki_breeki6
      @Cheeki_breeki6 4 года назад +18

      Cheese, vinegary wine, unmilled grain, salted meat if you're lucky and anything else you can forage

    • @ihrvater7212
      @ihrvater7212 4 года назад +5

      Nice

    • @bo49685
      @bo49685 4 года назад

      incubusman421 lol

    • @williambeavers9046
      @williambeavers9046 4 года назад +4

      The Apple Eve gave unto Adam.

  • @TheFearlessDave
    @TheFearlessDave 8 лет назад +273

    My dad was in the army - and fought in the border war back in the 80's. He is black and fought on the SADF side. He used to bring me these Rat Packs - and I Loved every one except Rat Pack #4 - the one with the fish. He'd tell me about the war, how the SADF ploughed through the Cuban, Russian and enemy front-line while I sat there listening wide-eyed sucking creamy cheese and nibbling on those dog biscuits...
    Apartheid was bad. And yes, sadly, there is a bit of reverse apartheid happening in this country... It's like Orwell's book, Animal Farm happening, where the pigs in the end started looking like the humans... - "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" ...but let's not go there. Let's chat about the food. Let's hope this beautiful country doesn't become as rancid and putrid as the beef and beans tinned vomit you just opened.
    As mentioned, the cookies were called dog biscuits. Though the tinned food looks pretty horrible now, we have to realise that it's over 28 years old. There's even bits of rust on the cans. I recall them being decent enough to eat (except that fish crap in RP#4-- probably made of fish testicles , whale snot and sardine semen).
    There was a better candy bar - rum and raisin I think - which was WAY better.
    I'm not sure why these have Spanish (or french?) inking on them. The ones I recall were in English and Afrikaans. I've just ordered a RP online - let's see. I'll also have to rummage through old photographs to see if I've taken any pics back then. The coffee always was horrible. Some RPs had powdered tea in it as well. It tasted like sweetened muddy water that King Kong farted over.
    There are supposed to be fuel tablets in the pack. I didn't see them. Once lit, they'd burn for either 30 seconds or ... well, let's say, Legend has it that some lit in 1986 are still burning today. Personally, I think, they contain jet fuel, goat nostril hairs and powered split atoms.
    There's also supposed to be canned 'Bully beef' (corn beef?). And some weird looking contraption I could never figure out how to use - but I think it was the can opener.

  • @A_Salted_Fishe
    @A_Salted_Fishe 4 года назад +47

    "me yapping on" as though that isn't the precise reason we watch Steve. Love ya, man!

  • @leathery420
    @leathery420 8 лет назад +21

    Man if there is something you wont eat, nobody else should. Fucking guts of steel.

    • @metalkat77
      @metalkat77 8 лет назад +3

      +leathery420 i agree

    • @dragnar12
      @dragnar12 8 лет назад +5

      +Steve1989 MREinfo hint poor water in the bag make a knot in it ( open up a corner of the bottom of the bag to drink )

  • @MegaJolandi
    @MegaJolandi 6 лет назад +5

    Brings back many memories, I could recall the tastes as you unpacked it.

  • @stevennicholas5472
    @stevennicholas5472 Год назад +5

    I served in the SADF, 1986 - 1988, then camps 1989, 1991 and 1993. We had the rat pack that was wrapped like the one on the right, but it only had numbers on, 1 - 7 if i remember correctly. I think number 3 had the fish and rice which was a gut killer.
    It's surprising how far those rations could be stretched once you learned some recipes and got used to them after a few days. We always ended up with leftovers that we'd take home for the family to try.

    • @Loneranger670
      @Loneranger670 11 месяцев назад +1

      If I recall It was no 5 that was most sought after - the ones with the smoked viennas 😂 👊🏻

    • @stevennicholas5472
      @stevennicholas5472 9 месяцев назад

      @@Loneranger670 What i can remember is poking holes in a tin of a bully beef, lobbing it in the fire to drain the fat and eating it. I think the seal leeched into the meat. The next day, my shit was bright yellow and my puke (bile) smelled like tuna. They cas-evaced me; my first camp, 1989, Pongola.

  • @alexanderdegtyarev1675
    @alexanderdegtyarev1675 8 лет назад +25

    This is just very fun and relaxing. Reminds me of Big Boss in Metal Gear Snake Eater. He eats anything!

    • @Jaybird196
      @Jaybird196 8 лет назад +10

      In keeping with the MG theme, I think this ration would've been something similar to what Grey Fox/Frank Jaeger would've eaten, in his last pre-Cyborg Ninja days ;) .

  • @baguazhang2
    @baguazhang2 8 лет назад +80

    Dude, when was the last time you had a bowel movement?

    • @manictiger
      @manictiger 8 лет назад +82

      1860. Some say his internals have been entirely replaced by hard tack.

    • @ESSER68NJ
      @ESSER68NJ 8 лет назад +4

      lmao

    • @chriscrocker2904
      @chriscrocker2904 7 лет назад +8

      manictiger i still cant believe he ate that. he literally ste a fuckig piece of history... absolutely amazing.

    • @patrickgarland5264
      @patrickgarland5264 6 лет назад +2

      You'd be surprised by what the human body can digest.

  • @CraigStCyrPlus
    @CraigStCyrPlus 7 лет назад +91

    Severe alcoholics endure less bodily torture than what you put yourself through. Kudos, sir.

  • @jason200912
    @jason200912 8 лет назад +19

    this food was prepared for him right before he was born.

  • @kathyflemix
    @kathyflemix 6 лет назад +4

    The biscuits were called ‘dog biscuits’ and they were nasty in the 80’s too! My brother was in SADF when I was a tween and my sister and I used to eat the rat packs in the backyard in our 2 man tent. The cheese was our favorite

  • @damagecontroller
    @damagecontroller 6 лет назад +5

    We couldn't wait to get our "rat packs" back in 93'
    I enjoyed them a lot and it was far better than the kitchen's food, trust me.
    I received two in 2016 and had the privilege of eating it with my 9 year old boy - I have since designed and packed my own to use when we go out camping or for SHTF scenarios.
    Great vid Steve - keep em coming

  • @Johnnysax69
    @Johnnysax69 8 лет назад +57

    "I don't know if it's good, I gotta try it again"😂

    • @Guy-cs8yj
      @Guy-cs8yj 7 лет назад +3

      That logic seems legit

  • @DigitalAwareness
    @DigitalAwareness 8 лет назад +21

    The porridge is suppose to be made in it's bag... The clear bags are for mixing and drinking the juice... pour in, tie knot, shake, bite corner, drink...

  • @MachoMandem
    @MachoMandem 3 года назад +8

    16:20 That's a "Chappie" chewing gum, well known in the southern African countries, and the instant porridge looks like it could be "Pronutro" cereal/instant porridge. The caramel bar might have evolved to today's "Champion" caramel/toffee sweets.

  • @robertlehne1684
    @robertlehne1684 8 лет назад +106

    why the fuck am i watching all these

  • @ningen1980
    @ningen1980 4 года назад +3

    Deep dig on Steve's channel. It's amazing to watch one of these before "let's get this out onto a tray."
    Still "Nice", though.

  • @PaintMinisLive
    @PaintMinisLive 8 лет назад +4

    @steve1989 MREinfo, really enjoy your videos! I really like how you archive these videos its kind of like a taste of military history and we get to taste it right along side of you. A lot of the old rations and military food stuffs have gone bad and with out someone tracking down and finding the good ones and then sharing them being eaten no one would have known what it was like. You could choose to eat them alone and keep the experience for yourself but the fact that you share this unique educational experience with all of the world leaves me grateful knowing that future generations will at least be able to imagine these jems of history and its struggles for that I want to thank you.

  • @dustin3700
    @dustin3700 Год назад +6

    Watching 6 year younger Steve really shows what perfecting your craft looks like, even these first few videos you notice all the improvements he makes. Great job Steve, you earned all your vary loyal subscribers. Don’t forget to give this man a thumbs up.

  • @ImAlicjaFrank
    @ImAlicjaFrank 8 лет назад +8

    October 7th 1988. We write YY/MM/DD in Sweden as well.

  • @xlistenerx
    @xlistenerx 8 лет назад +4

    this channel was in my recommended feed, I never would have searched for a video like this. but this series is very interesting and entertaining to watch! cool videos! +1 subscriber!

  • @jnoneya8289
    @jnoneya8289 8 лет назад +109

    Awesome vids.....thanks! So addicted....lmaoooooo

    • @RobinToTheBatCave
      @RobinToTheBatCave 8 лет назад +4

      Really cool videos, not just this one :D But the bags... they're for purifying water in; Pop a tab in there, stick it on a twig or tree branch and fill with water. 30 minutes later you've got clean drinking water :)

    • @dejack_13
      @dejack_13 8 лет назад +4

      so you are going to want to eat old "Milk caramel sauce"?

  • @garneroutlaw1
    @garneroutlaw1 8 лет назад +91

    This man is immune to botulism.

    • @JohnNNJ
      @JohnNNJ 6 лет назад +9

      Instead of a daily vitamin he must take an antibiotic.

  • @Scribblescrabbly
    @Scribblescrabbly 8 лет назад +2

    Not sure how I stumbled upon your channel but all of the vids I've seen are great! Thank you for sharing bud!

  • @exidy-yt
    @exidy-yt 7 лет назад +3

    You can really tell that this is an older Steve MRE unboxing. Not just the lack of 'catchphrases' but stuff like using cold water to make the coffee, the spoon issue, etc. He's clearly getting more familiar with his craft. I love watching the evolution of RUclipsrs' channels and seeing what level of polish they rise to, or fail to rise to, and sometimes evolve into something completely different from what was initially planned. And interesting ration too! I am also getting addicted to seeing some of the really rare or no longer existing nations' ration packs, and seeing just how different the various cuisines of the world are. I'd really like to see more mid-African nations' MREs, but the people over there need them alot more then us fatcat first-worlders do, so I quite understand how and why they are rare.

  • @MultiSciGeek
    @MultiSciGeek 8 лет назад +3

    Man it's so cool how you get these rare MREs from all over the world. Thank you for doing this, keep it up :)

  • @huhwhatidunno612
    @huhwhatidunno612 7 лет назад +3

    Love the variety in your vids! We have Croatian, French, South African, Russian, all kinds of rations opened up. Fascinating stuff to see, and your bravery is commendable as always. Be safe.

  • @plum3570
    @plum3570 5 лет назад

    Loving your channel Steve!! ^^
    Binge watching you going through old stuff, and holding thumbs you find something NICE!

  • @borisscott9156
    @borisscott9156 6 лет назад +1

    Love your channel brother. Just discovered it. You're one of a kind. I hope you don't run out of MREs to review. Keep it up!

  • @victorcoetzee8331
    @victorcoetzee8331 7 лет назад +4

    Hi Steve ,thanks for showing the SADF Rat Packs ,the plastic bags inside was always used for the porridge(pap)to mix easy and on the go ,the dog biscuits ,expand when you place it in water ,and can also make burgers with this ,the chicken biryani and steak and onion was not the favourite amongst the troops ,bully beef and the cheesy on top of the dog biscuit ,was normally the way to go ,the energy bars came in different flavours like rum and raisin,caramel,chocolate ens ,the earlier Rat packs used to have condensed milk as well ,the one that you are showing must be old and was not stored properly,can last long ,but i would not suggest you try the biryani and steak and onion now ,will end up in hospital ,thanks for the review ,good memories

  • @BreadApologist
    @BreadApologist 8 лет назад +11

    I was produced in the same year as those!

  • @birdyyyy
    @birdyyyy 7 лет назад +52

    Why are these videos so addicting 😂

    • @butlerbulldogs05
      @butlerbulldogs05 7 лет назад +6

      Because this man is a genius. He knows how to sell his product.

    • @CyborgSodaCollects
      @CyborgSodaCollects 7 лет назад +3

      Mohamed because you're hungry and got like niche things lol they are awesome

    • @birdyyyy
      @birdyyyy 3 года назад

      @@engasal addicting and addictive are synonymous. If you're trying to act smart at least do your research first.

  • @lauroandrea3241
    @lauroandrea3241 7 лет назад +37

    At some point, the actions here have to be considered heroic.

  • @rztrzt
    @rztrzt 8 лет назад +10

    You eat stuff today the guys did not rave about 28yrs ago! :)
    I gagged when you started spreading that steak & beans around, my mind conjured up a smell of it's own.
    Nice vids!

  • @TheWardenOfSouls
    @TheWardenOfSouls 8 лет назад +6

    He just keeps talking normal and the cheese disappears. lol that was great.

  • @2631Fred
    @2631Fred Месяц назад

    I was a PTI and Instructor in the SADF for 18.5 years since 1979. I was kept alive by these rat packs for many years during the war in Namibia and Angola. Ratpacks was marked from#1-#5. #5 was my FAV. Once you get the hang of making your drinks in the condoms/plastic bags, it was done in a jiffy closed eyes. Make a knot, Turn it upside down, bite a whole in it, and whalla. Porridge was made in the same bag it came in. The tins was cooked on the esbits. You never took it out of the tin. Waste of time. That dog biscuits was my absolute FAV. If you soak it in water, it will expand to 2x it's size. Rum and raisin energy bars was tops. Beans, peas and viennas in ketchup/tomato sauce was also a big fav. YOU REALY GOT AND OUTDATED ratpack. Dangerous to eat.

  • @mikew735
    @mikew735 8 лет назад

    great camera angle too, and like rico said really relaxing, time to binge watch your whole channel.

  • @DickTrickleqt
    @DickTrickleqt 8 лет назад +4

    every one of these videos is him saying he isn't going to try something spoiled, then immediately convincing himself that he is going to try it anyway

  • @quantization
    @quantization 8 лет назад +8

    Discovered your videos through Reddit, and I've been watching them nonstop for a good 2-3 hours now. :) Keep it up man, regards from Norway! :)

  • @middlewarrior
    @middlewarrior 8 лет назад +1

    Your videos are oddly entertaining and satisfying to watch. I have a new found and random interest in military rations.

  • @cassieroycon0984
    @cassieroycon0984 8 лет назад

    i love your videos im glad someone has an interest in these things for me to watch if i were curious about it! keep up the cool stuff!

  • @rikuurufu5534
    @rikuurufu5534 8 лет назад +6

    "That used to be really good, I can tell" LOL

  • @htsoon3912
    @htsoon3912 5 лет назад +4

    Damn before Steve shaved his arms 😱

  • @ALASKADZ
    @ALASKADZ 6 лет назад +1

    My dad was in the sadf he said they use to be quite decent at that time when in need , he still has one of the MRE of his time never opened

  • @stevenking2980
    @stevenking2980 8 лет назад

    Absolutely badass channel. Man I'm glad I found this channel! So entertaining an awesome!

  • @Zerbirus
    @Zerbirus 6 лет назад +5

    what you dont want to find in the tin meals section after 27 years = curried fish

  • @No_Lucks_Given
    @No_Lucks_Given 8 лет назад +7

    None of these MREs will ever be as good as the chicken dumpling MREs from the US. I have no Idea why they got rid of that flavor, but it was so good.

  • @stephenarpin6053
    @stephenarpin6053 8 лет назад

    Hi Steve, i like content of your channel, keep up the good work 👍 ! I used to get 'Rat packs' from my grandfather when i was 10/12 years old, this video has brought back many good memories 😀 !

  • @MrAlumni72
    @MrAlumni72 5 лет назад +1

    It was nice to see they had specific rations and instructions for diabetics. I don't think I've ever seen that in any other ration that Steve has reviewed.

  • @marcusevonblade2804
    @marcusevonblade2804 8 лет назад +5

    That yellow chew reminded me of the food the asgards gave carter in SG1

  • @skrivbok
    @skrivbok 8 лет назад +7

    These videos always make me hungry, lol!

  • @Keatz09
    @Keatz09 8 лет назад +10

    Pronutro is amazing!

    • @jaywhyte9746
      @jaywhyte9746 8 лет назад +1

      Maar mens moet so baie vloeistof byvoeg ... anders word dit soos sement whahahaha :)

    • @Keatz09
      @Keatz09 8 лет назад +3

      +Jay Whyte Hahahaha

    • @gavincrouch
      @gavincrouch 8 лет назад +3

      I still have mine with water, cold milk and a ton of sugar... :-D

    • @PaulBeetge
      @PaulBeetge 7 лет назад

      Keaton Bissett Pronutro is the shit. milk. honey. done.

  • @kingbenzington3082
    @kingbenzington3082 8 лет назад +1

    Really nice video! Your vids are so addicting and pleasant to watch. Also pretty damn funny most of the time.

  • @user-zg3fm3xc9i
    @user-zg3fm3xc9i 7 лет назад +5

    Gordon Ramsay makes review on MRE "Blooody hell i gotta wash my hands!"

  • @SquareInsider
    @SquareInsider 8 лет назад +16

    The fact that this is a 'thing' now dashes all of my hopes of coming up with any sort of original content, or something that hasn't been done on yet on RUclips.
    Ancient, rare, military ration connoisseur of. fucking. military. MREs. channel. Thing.
    How do you even...where do you even...how do you.....just...(Sub'ed)

    • @SovietRipper
      @SovietRipper 8 лет назад

      internet have gone so far that i can put whatever thing on a search engine and possibly someone already did it and uploaded it to youtube. For example the other day i was searching for an unboxing of hardware but was late and i said i want it to be relaxing and there it was, a guy opening computer parts meanwhile talking really slow

    • @SovietRipper
      @SovietRipper 8 лет назад +1

      ***** sorry english is not my native language

  • @mikew735
    @mikew735 8 лет назад

    love these videos man, keep it up and I hope you can keep doing more, best wishes.

  • @turokk1
    @turokk1 6 лет назад

    So addicted, watched my first one a couple weeks and haven't stopped watching since :)

  • @SnowleopardPearl
    @SnowleopardPearl 6 лет назад +3

    ponders how many times Hazmat/CDC has been called out.. "Wilbert! the neighbors hiding dead bodies again, the streets smells like something died"

  • @Sticky745
    @Sticky745 8 лет назад +4

    Excellent review! Most entertaining watching you risk your life eating that stuff! Lol not as old as the 50's stuff you mentioned but risky still... The porridge would be a great addition to any MRE definitely a winner.. Very interesting stuff in this ration.. Excellent find! Keep up the vids, man! Thanks for the shout out!!

    • @Sticky745
      @Sticky745 8 лет назад +1

      +Steve1989 MREinfo that would make an excellent video. Definitely do it and share what a half century old cigarette is like! Lol

  • @shawnfindlay7987
    @shawnfindlay7987 7 лет назад +1

    not sure how I ended up here but I am finding these videos incredibly interesting and your commentary very entertaining. didnt know old rations was a thing. go figure.

  • @qre268Zrtb
    @qre268Zrtb 8 лет назад

    Steve, your reviews are the best on the web.

  • @redink1665
    @redink1665 7 лет назад +16

    Beef steak and beens look exactly as my cat's vomit this morning... blech..

  • @weedyguitarstudio1715
    @weedyguitarstudio1715 6 лет назад +8

    Puke in a can only 2.99 while supplies last if u call now u get free chicken stinch an a old piece of gum post chewed!!!😀

  • @guyton3399
    @guyton3399 3 года назад +2

    Future possible Bush war, or South African conflicts related MRE’s would be amazing. hard to find of course but so Sealous scout

  • @oddthomas6325
    @oddthomas6325 8 лет назад

    You do awesome reviews. Great pace and commentary. Please do many more.

  • @blackstork9504
    @blackstork9504 7 лет назад +10

    You probably get asked this all the time, but what's the sickest you've got from one of these MRE packs?

  • @raynjones974
    @raynjones974 8 лет назад +3

    "I'm gonna scoop this out."
    Me - "OH LAWD JESUS NOO!"

  • @joshuawells5953
    @joshuawells5953 Год назад +1

    Hey its one of the rare early videos when Steve still had his werewolf arm hair. Love ya Steve.

  • @katrinajones2666
    @katrinajones2666 6 лет назад

    Great videos! Even before more recent ones ! Quality content!

  • @Bhuyakasha
    @Bhuyakasha 8 лет назад +14

    I expected exactly zero assholes in the comment section and I was right!

    • @BigPuddin
      @BigPuddin 7 лет назад +5

      You may want to check again, man. A few seem to have infiltrated our ranks.

  • @digital4282
    @digital4282 8 лет назад +7

    You'll get the shits just from watching this, lol

  • @ca9968
    @ca9968 6 месяцев назад

    I moved to SA in 1983 at age 6 from the UK...
    Our neighbor`s oldest son did his national service from 1984-1986 and always brought me things back from his time up on the border...my favorite were the "Dog Biscuits" that swelled in your stomach and made me so full I couldn`t move for hours...good times!

  • @AlexThaKingZA
    @AlexThaKingZA 8 лет назад +1

    I must say as a South African I stumbled across this channel...Duee to the Vietnam MRE vid...I am no way military minded but I LOVE THIS CHANNEL! and I Love Learning! Thanks!

  • @pinkcartoonman
    @pinkcartoonman 7 лет назад +9

    the gum is called chappies

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  7 лет назад +4

      Learned something new today!

    • @mirianv4656
      @mirianv4656 7 лет назад

      Steve1989MREInfo chappies is like bazooka joe. all sugar and the wrapper has jokes/facts!

    • @peacelover2767
      @peacelover2767 5 лет назад

      @@mirianv4656 costs like 20 cents no wonder it's so bad

  • @weedyguitarstudio1715
    @weedyguitarstudio1715 6 лет назад +7

    Evacuate somebody cut the cheese!!!

  • @fs6086
    @fs6086 8 лет назад

    the best information military ration up to date. Real product! real food!! i can smell n taste like it a real thing with my eyes! keep it up dude! Good Job!

  • @rorythomson8763
    @rorythomson8763 3 года назад +1

    I served in the SADF back in 85, the reason the two are different ie SADF and SANDF was over copywrite the SADF had been the South African Defiance Force, in "85, South African Dried Fruit had the lettering SADF copywritten for their logo and the defense force was forced to rename to The South African National Defense Force. The packs seem to be quite complete although we also used to get a toothpaste tube of condense milk. and a matchstick folder not a a full box, the cheese spread tube tasted better back then and didnt stik lol.

  • @ryanwilson8659
    @ryanwilson8659 8 лет назад +6

    I feel if I was to try one of these ration kits I would get sick and die with my luck lol.

    • @GOJOWrestling
      @GOJOWrestling 4 года назад

      No no you wouldnt soldiers live on them

  • @marcantoine220
    @marcantoine220 8 лет назад +10

    How do you get all these MRE 's ?

  • @ianminer3162
    @ianminer3162 8 лет назад

    Steve you are the man!
    Keep it up! Love your channel.

  • @HanZolo1988
    @HanZolo1988 4 года назад

    The year I was born I love your videos dude keep them coming

  • @WraithTheDayZBandit
    @WraithTheDayZBandit 7 лет назад +8

    I made that chicken breyani, I remember that lot code like yesterday, I came in the can

    • @PaulBeetge
      @PaulBeetge 7 лет назад +2

      WraithTheDayZBandit WTF

  • @BeautifullyBroken88
    @BeautifullyBroken88 7 лет назад +3

    this would have been April 10th 1988 my birthday was on the 2nd

  • @dubiousdoublechin6363
    @dubiousdoublechin6363 8 лет назад +2

    My dad was in the SADF in the late 80s/early 90s, I still have his military pass book

  • @janellr.n5238
    @janellr.n5238 6 лет назад +2

    I really enjoy the Medical Packs as well. Coming from a Nursing background, it amazes me. Thanks for the great videos.