Home Made MRE's (24 Hour ration packs)
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- My attempt at home made MRE's (meals Ready to Eat), designed specifically for a bug-out bag (BOB).
Note: These are 24 hour meal ration packs, as opposed to single meals like standard MRE's are.
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Great idea Rick! To add to the idea- you might want to type up an inventory with expiration dates and slip it in the front of the pouch so you can remember what you packed and when you will need to switch out expired stuff.
@lisaloolibell Thanks forthe comment - yes the vacuum sealer is fantastic for loads of things - i've used it to make clothing small and compact for the rucsack too :o) kendals mint cake - i believe it's used all the time on arctic expeditions etc - best stuff in the world for energy.
@galeccox thanks for the feedback - Bug out bag video coming soon where i hope to discuss water etc.
@whorlus thanks for the comments - water discussion coming in a future video :o)
Hey Rick, if you roughly crush the pumpkin seeds to smaller pieces, then toast them on the frying pan until the are very dark green or begin to pop,add salt while during this, and add loads of salt after that. Then throw them in a little bag or eventually a zipbag, then you have a nice quick "meal". It is soooo delicious.
I really like your down to earth and easy to assemble 24 hour food packs. One thing that is dead easy to do and often overlooked is to go out for the day and see if your pack works. You don't have to go up in the hills, breakfast at home, then lunch in the park and evening meal in the back garden,/yard. Just see if it works, Then you'll see if you've forgotten water, water purification, stoves and so on.
Brilliant idea that would be spot on in the camper for a quicktime campout
@masm60 interesting idea. personally I wouldn't trust the vacuum sealed bags to stay leak-free though, plus I have a growing distrust of plastic since the BPA U-turn by the FDA
@m6pcg -- Storing in regular 2-litre bottles will last about 2 years or so. I recommend cleaned-out Gatorade bottles. I've had water in some of them for 4+ years, and never had any issue with them. Just be sure to keep the bottles out of sunlight until you need them.
@skbworld2008 Can be used for either - although my intention is long(ish) term storage in a bug-out-bag.
Great video Rick! I hadn't considered making actual MREs. Excellent idea. I can tell you from eating my share the actual MRE are only for one meal, innovative idea to pack a day's worth. Some of the contents did require dehydration, I'm not sure with the modern ones. I love the tuna pouches. The cans seem to contain too much oil or water, not so with the pouches. Peanut butter, jelly, ketchup, salt, pepper, hot sauce, packets from restaurants make a handy addition.
@skywalkeruk84 PS I was purposely avoiding the "good for you" type of stuff because I wanted higher calories etc.
Brilliant. Thanks for the ideas! Subscribed!
@westmids11 thanks for the tips and feedback - just added some oxo cubes & cuppa soups :o)
@clinkerbuilt Thanks for the ideas. Purification is no problem if "bugging in" at home - got a Berkey, but away from home will be where the issues lie.
Have gone for the portable purification option, but it's limited to a certain number of fills. have discovered that baby's sterilising solution is a pure & cheap source of sodium hypochlorite.
@clinkerbuilt thanks for the tips. I figured when bugging out, I could easily open all three vaccum sealed bags anyway and just mix/match as I see fit.
I did ponder tinned meat, but weight was the issue - decided to use sachets of protien powder instead - a fraction of the weight.
Thanks for your reply! Well done again! Greetings from Greece!
Hi, some items that you may want to include in your MRE's.
Salt/Pepper sachets, oxo cubes - makes a nice drink on a cold wet day.
Tea bags + sugar sachets & powdered milk - I usally drink coffee but I find a hot, strong, sweet cup of tea more thirst quenching outdoors.
@shirleykendrick1951 Thanks for the great comments Shirley - glad you're liking the vids :o)
Great video, with good suggestions based on sensible thought process ;-).
A few suggestions, if you don't mind: For each MRE
1. Add salt & pepper & perhaps bit of spices(?) + sugar & powdered creamer if you use for coffee or tea.
2. Add a wet wipe (or similar) for hygiene; small packet of matches & tinder; plastic eating utensil - inexpensive 'spork' or just fork & spoon.
This way, each packet is complete re being able to clean hands, start fire to cook and utensils to eat it.
Hi, I'll never grow tired of the idea of prepping, however my methods and context in which I prep seem to be constantly changing. I've recently used up these MRE's just because they were going out of date, but have not replaced them in the same way.
My preps are now more geared towards "bugging-in" than bugging out, because in the UK, I feel bugging out is just not a realistic option. After saying that, I still have a stocked grab and go bag :o)
@ThereAreNoSides Thanks for the excellent tips - I actually forgot about vitamin supplements & have just ordered some re-hydration sachets. Water will be coverd in a future video, but yes, it's covered.
@shelladavis I'd say forget about any of this untill you've addressed your water situation. Water is the number 1 priority for any bug-out / prep kit, if you haven't figured out how you will secure water, then the rest of this is pointless.
What a great idea, thanks! for some reason I never thought of making my own.
The vacuum bags keep everything nice and tight but If you need to keep traveling throughout the day you’ll need to pack lunch and dinner away loosely and you wont be able to reseal the bag on the go. I suggest you also add to your bag a few Ziploc freezer bags with the small light weight hand pump so you can re-vacuum on the go. (No I don’t represent Ziploc but I think it would work well for this application.)
just found this guy really like him and not up himself like some others
if you use freeze dried stuff you need water purification tabs as well also some anti bacterial wipes
Great Video Rick, the only thing I have done different is use U.S. brands and I added a tin of Ham and a tin of chicken to give a different tast to the meals. You can find those in pouches as well as the tuna here. Glucose great idea. We are diabetic so this could be a life saver just in case we can't eat when we need to or if the emergency is drawn out.
I watch all your videos.
@spisblog thanks for the tip - I tend to let these things sit for about 2 years then replace them and eat or give away the old stock. the vacuum sealing will help, and virtually everything there will be just fine when its well past its sell-by date.
as a general rule, if it's a "best before" date, you can eat it years later and it'll be fine, if it's a "use by" date, then those are the only dates you need to take notice of and adhere to. most of the stuff here is " best before" :o)
Wondered when you were going to use you vacuum sealer again, Great video as always mate. Looking forwards to the next one!
I've used moisture absorbers in my rice and sugar bins for years with no trouble.
This questions is worthy of some googling and experimentation.
@mookixox great comments - thanks :o)
Don't know if you've ever seen the British Army ration packs, Rick, but what you've put together there isn't far off. Very similar in contents. Even down to the tuna packs and tissues and gum.
Good stuff. Always interesting watching DIY mre vids to see everyone's particular tastes. Rake care!
@clinkerbuilt thanks for the great tip - water I have covered, I think! - will discuss in a future video. I've been slacking on the destination plans - but hope to rectify that shortly. Google maps are excellent for this purpose!
@clinkerbuilt Of late, i've been concerned aboout BPA's in plastic since the FDA recently decided they were dangerous after all. Not sure what the alternatives are though.
@skywalkeruk84 Thanks for the tip. DOH! I didn't read the instructions on the pasta LOL! - oh well water will have to do.
@Brainiac1056 Interesting thoughts that have been on my mind lately.
I eat nothing but organic food now, but I figured in a SHTF situation, convenience will be the order of the day. As far as I'm aware there is no organic food of this nature available, however. I will be supplementing my meals with wild foods such as nettles, hawthorne, sorrel, dandelion etc, so it won't all be chemicals :o)
Great video, very informative, thanks for sharing.
@TK42138 amazon i think, or was it eBay? the bags are universal so youcan get them anywhere
@EDINBURGSTAR Thanks for the comments - i'm hungry now :o)
Also matches might be a good addition
Cool video Rick, useful for campers like myself!
@airsoftmerseyside Cheers & thanks for the tip :o)
@FenderGibsonWashburn Hi Paul, I can't take credit for the original idea - got it from the survivalist forums :o) I agree on the sachets from restraunts - they make excellent additions and keep the food interesting.
looks a whole lot tastier than the ex-army ones i got from a surplus store.
Really think soon be making your version. Don't have a vacuum packer.I was thinking just ziplock bags. Or them bags you attach a hoover to to store clothes!
Never knew Pot Noodles did a sachet version...I'm looking for them now. Many thanks.
great idea, have you thought about including a sache of water treatment powder in the MRE?
Just incase your having to use a stream ect as a water source, light weight and lasts for ages
You may also want to look at MealSpec Meal Heater, you can find them on google. Boils water in 12 seconds, they can actually cook food, and fold up in your back pocket.
@Jefftrigwell2 They're convenient for my bug out bags.
I really like the idea here, I will be setting up one of my own. Great Video!
Just want to say great job Rick, I'd rather prepare MRE's and bug out bags and NOT need them, then to find myself needing them and not HAVE them like the rest of the masses.
@shelladavis see 0:33 - Yours is very much a valid observation though and worth bringing up :o)
@Glen1040 I gues there are some advantaged to living in a temperate climeat - less melted chocolate! I guess Kendals mint cake would be a good alternative to chocolate.
Hey Rick i like Sneackers chocolate bars, oily sardines, and Spam.
Those foodstuffs look wonderful i also like cocoa which we always had with our c-rations and ofcourse peanut butter. Cheers from Texas mate.
@Meathead36 Back to basics - boy scout stuff - "be prepared" - It's never bad advice in any situation.
@xTaPzZx cheers - am giving them about 2 years
@WASDsweden Thanks for the offer, was hoping for something a tad more local LOL!
I think you took a nice approach there.
Not sure why cost is even a criteria to some people when building their MREs, it shouldn't be an issue at all.
@JanHuniche Thanks for the excellent tips :o)
do you do bushcraft also rick bc that would be a great peace of knowledge for urban and wilderness survival
Rick, you might find it easier to break them down into individual meals -- less bulk, and you'd be surprised at how little you actually need. Depending on the labor you intend to do, your caloric intake should be around 1000-2000 per day, more if you plan on heavy labor. Also, don't neglect tinned corned beef, nor Spam - they're lightweight, and keep for a LONG time...
@rickvanman thanks man i am only 14 but i have got my dug out bag sorted just going to make mre's then go campng with my dad thanks again , you really helped
LOL, ran out of room ;-). Was going to add that - following your thoughts re making the best of a bad situation:
Try to find Indian 'ready to eat' packs - Vimal is one brand available here in Canada. No preservatives but 1.5 year life span, so not bad. Bag up a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of rice to go with it (so only 1/2 - 1 cup water needed) and you have a tasty, spicy meal (e.g. Curried Mixed Veg) or two for comfort!
FYI - Here, I find them at the chemist's - not the grocer. Weird but true ;-)
Like the video very usefull!!! I just got me a vacuum sealer and going put some mre's togethere. I pick up some noodels and packs of spam also some protein bars and some rice.
will be adding more things to my food kit.
@MCDiscos thanks :o)
Dont forget to chuck in paracetamols, calpol sachet for kids etc antibacterial wipes etc Chances are in asituation where you need to use them you will be under stress and could well have aches and pains from walking or effort not usually encountered in your daily routine. Maybe a few winds of bog roll too!
awesome video
Fantastic idea Rick. :-)
@Hobohube thanks :o)
great vid. I do fancy one of them sealers.
Awesome video! Some great ideas :)
Nice one. I've used real MRE's in a 'test' situation and they are not bad. My focus was upon 'Get me Home' with 72 hours etc. Food used was heated using those 'self heating bags'. My only worry about your MRE's is that almost all of the energy is based upon Sugar which as a diabetic is not too good for me. Otherwise great videos.
if memory serves, it was around £40 on amazon
@rickvanman Not many, I'm afraid. Glass is too fragile for rough handling, and "long-term water storage+metal canteens=ewwww". You could look into purifying on the fly with either a portable filter/purifier, or using sodium hypochlorite [NaOCl] (in the US, UNSCENTED Clorox Bleach is 5% NaOCl) bleach - 16 drops to the gallon...but that's not my first choice...
@Meathead36 it comes from the 'better to be safe than sorry' school of thought.
@TheOldBladerunner LOL! thanks for the info - haven't heard that particular description about MRE's before :o)
Well done mate! Excellent video! Do you choose what you are going to use for your MRE calculating the calories? How many calories approximately one day pack contains?
@rfordm considered, but the high costs eventually put me off
@orestis2010 Cheers. I'm not really that anal about it - I just figure "what would I eat in a day" and worked from there :o)
Russ Gibbs, Rick made it very clear from the start, that you need to add water....
great idea , but i would of peireced the content bags too so that all the foods were vacumed
Cool vid Rick, how long do these last until they go off?
Nice.
That's more than a army ration. ;)
Wy do you need MRE's?
Thanks.
@NuggetsOfTruth Thanks an interesting though and something i have not considered - maybe I could just trade it instead :o)
On average mres are about $30 a day cost wise for 3 meals a day
@rickvanman Cool thanks will come in very handy
@rickvanman your welcome rick and like i said anytime
forgot to say, they just used normal sandwich bags and stored them away, pays off to vacuum that air out!
Cheers rick :-) keep up the good work ...! :-)
Now that it has been a couple years since this video. How do you currently feel about the "prepper" stuff? And did you use any of your home made MRE's yet? Thanks for the videos!
Fir most people its easy to make up your own from supermarket to your own taster...and way cheaper.
Until I read your video description box I thought MRE stood for (this was my guess and not something someone told me) "Meal Ready Entre" lol
@chrismastere Nice one! thanks for the tip - will have to have a play :o)
@Thenewyorkcritic I'm preparing for anything that may come our way - no specific agenda.
great video.. If i wanted to store water from the tap in plastic containers, how long do you think the water would last before it went off?
What about the expiration of the various items and the contrast in items dry and the tuna being wet
hey Rick suggest look what we found meals instead of those tuna pouches much more wider variety.
Luke.
Sorry...just one more comment, how many calories are your packs, under stress (walking all day and other stresses) burn huge amounts of calories.
@Zeamus634 cheers :o)