MRE Review - Menu 6 - Beef Roast with Vegetables (2012)

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  • Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
  • Genuine U.S. Military MRE from 2012
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  • @lilowend619
    @lilowend619 9 років тому +19

    Your daughter is so well mannered. It's nice too see kids these days like that.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  9 років тому +3

      Mal Hombre Thank you.

    • @evobsm2328
      @evobsm2328 7 років тому

      Bill Dauterive and cute too XD

  • @2dividedby3equals666
    @2dividedby3equals666 10 років тому +5

    Never get tired of rock or something!! I was just thinking how funny it is and out of nowhere you pull THAT!!! Thanks for the vid mate!!!

  • @rockyraab8290
    @rockyraab8290 10 років тому +5

    Once again, excellent job. I've stopped putting food items inside the FRH, because of that black "stuff". I put the FRH between the two items (two food or food and hot bev) and shove the whole thing inside a box before I add water. I also mix the coffee/sweetener/creamer with the chocolate drink, and use 8 oz of water.
    Like all of us, I'm infatuated with The Boss. I think she said "prune" when describing the cobbler, and I'd bet money that it was the color that turned her off. Kids do NOT like blue or purple foods. Drinks, yes; food, no way.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +3

      Thanks, and some good tips I'll have to try.
      You might be right with the color thing too, because I could see her screw her nose up before she tasted. Mind you, the Cherry smell was rather strong, and it's a fairly unique and unfamiliar bouquet to her little nose ;-)

  • @numarahman1861
    @numarahman1861 9 років тому +1

    I love the way u handle the "hate" msgs. It's cunning and actually quite effective. Ur daughter is so cute seems like she has very mature taste buds!!! Lool. Keep up with the great reviews

  • @strocat25
    @strocat25 10 років тому +5

    guh-day chief , I love your reviews.. I have this thing about MRE reviews , I just love em and watch them alot.. you (kiwi dude) and gschultz do the best MRE reviews in my opinion.. keep up the good work brother.. I'm subscribing to you right ..... . . . ... Now! :D

    • @strocat25
      @strocat25 10 років тому

      Ive never tried an MRE and I would love to sometime... the one I wanna try more than anything is the french MRE's ... I love the snacks that come in the french ones they look so delicious

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      strocat25 Hi there, glad you're enjoying the vids. Welcome to the channel!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      strocat25 You can't go wrong with a French RCIR. Very, very good!

  • @tragichero7746
    @tragichero7746 10 років тому +10

    Cool little fact - The toilet paper is packaged by the Blind and Visually impaired at The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired San Francisco, CA

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Thanks Kyle. MREs are just full of little surprises and stories.

  • @SuperRoo22
    @SuperRoo22 10 років тому +1

    As soon as i saw the title i had to watch it. The only MRE i've tried was the beef roast with veggies but it was Menu 1 from 2011. It contained the same stuff though so couldn't wait to hear your thoughts!
    I have to agree with the Boss on the cobbler though.... wasn't a fan. But i didn't heat it so maybe that's where i went wrong!
    Great job as always KiwiDude!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Cheers mate, it was an interesting ration. No one thing shone out ahead of the rest, but somehow everything worked well together to form a complete, tasty meal.
      The cobbler had a very strong Cherry smell and I think that's what might have thrown her. We don't eat a lot of cherries or cherry flavored things down here. In fact, when I first smelled it, I mistook it for cinnamon! But it then brought back fond memories of Cherry Coke, which we had out here for a short while.

  • @kickinbackinOC
    @kickinbackinOC 10 років тому +2

    Another great video Kiwi Dude!
    That "Rock or Something" cracks me up! Hah hah ha!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      kickinbackinOC He lives on the kitchen bench now and keeps reminding me to do more videos ;-)

  • @gundog4314
    @gundog4314 10 років тому +9

    Looked like you had an accident on that wheat snack bread my friend. Cheers!

  • @kevinparks5220
    @kevinparks5220 10 років тому +1

    Aye again an amazing video buddy, please keep them coming. So it was my b-day on Sat and my lady friend got me 3 MRE's and one 24 hour French Ration pack which I am very excited about. The MRE's that she got me are the Sloppy Joe, the Maple flavored pork sausage patty and the Chicken pesto pasta. The French Ration pack has a can of fondue cheese, a can of sardines, the meals are a large tin of Italian Lasagne that has been made in Italy (awesome) and also a large tin of Tuna, tomato, potato and cheese. I had the sloppy Joe with my lady and we both loved it. Cant wait to try them all and thank you again for all of the great videos... Great videos Brotha

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Happy belated birthday Kevin, and again, I have to say - that girl is a keeper! You'll really enjoy that RCIR too. Let me know how the other two MREs go, I haven't had either of them :-)

  • @zmxl1020
    @zmxl1020 7 років тому

    That MRE hasn't got a thing on spit-roasted beef! Chocolate peanut butter- It's about time somebody made it!! Thanks for posting! Cheers!

  • @kickinbackinOC
    @kickinbackinOC 10 років тому +9

    God bless your daughter, she's a cutey!
    Dad must be proud.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +4

      kickinbackinOC Thank you. She makes me laugh every day, and almost feels more like a good buddy ;-)

  • @Kodiak40oz
    @Kodiak40oz 10 років тому

    I thought we lost you for awhile! Great to see a new vid!!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Cheers mate. The new bub has kept me busy, but should be back on schedule again ;-)

  • @cmliphone
    @cmliphone 10 років тому +1

    Great review and yes the labeled "rock or something" was a great touch.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +2

      Thanks. It now has pride of place on the kitchen bench ;-)

  • @mirraco323
    @mirraco323 10 років тому +2

    That chocolate spread did NOT look as appetising as I thought it was going to look lol. Another awesome vid, keep it up!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Thanks, and yes - it was not what I was expecting. Nutella would have been fantastic though.

    • @Wannagobackto1980
      @Wannagobackto1980 7 років тому

      Kiwi Dude That's what I thought it was was Nutella.

  • @angusmalcolm2294
    @angusmalcolm2294 10 років тому +1

    Love the personalized "Rock or Something"!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      It makes me smile every time I go into the kitchen. My Wife looks at it a little more skeptically ;-)

  • @IshmamKhan
    @IshmamKhan 10 років тому +1

    *stomach grumbles* You don't always realize how hungry you are until you watch someone eat. Great video!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +2

      Lol.. thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like it's time to raid the fridge ;-)

    • @IshmamKhan
      @IshmamKhan 10 років тому +2

      I would say so :D

    • @Jaybird196
      @Jaybird196 10 років тому +1

      (eating dinner as I watch this) ;)

  • @TheKelly1244
    @TheKelly1244 8 років тому

    More and more I'm finding it helps to take the peanut butter spreads and run them through your hands like you were trying to start a fire with two pieces of wood. Really seems to help get the oil back into the peanut butter.
    Cheer, great video! :)

  • @kardstore
    @kardstore 10 років тому +2

    In the US we have a dish called "Pot roast" which is like beef stew only you don't cut the beef into chunks. It is served with potatoes, carrots, sometimes peas and onions. I think that is what they were aiming at. Big surprise that the "Boss" didn't like the cobbler.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Thanks Dan, it sounds like that's what they were shooting for. And yes - total shock with the cobbler!

    • @vahsharo1980
      @vahsharo1980 6 років тому

      not rilly iv tryed the cherry blueberry cobbler and same i didnt care for it ether.

  • @th3madhatt3r_15
    @th3madhatt3r_15 10 років тому +1

    I love how you include your little girl,its very unique. keep up the good word kiwi!

  • @imsunyoungcho
    @imsunyoungcho 10 років тому

    I love how you let your daughter review them too! Keep up the good wirk man! New sub:)

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Thanks, and welcome to the channel!

  • @orange3D
    @orange3D 9 років тому +2

    wow, the boss didn't like the dessert! it's like finding the chase item in a blind box series!

  • @w900stu8
    @w900stu8 Рік тому +1

    I just ate this same vintage mre. I didn’t like the cobbler either. The chocolate peanut spread was my favorite. Thanks for the review.

  • @NerfLime117
    @NerfLime117 10 років тому +1

    Like gschultz9 said, the mystery of what's in a MRE adds to the fun.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      It sure does! Feels a little like Christmas time every time I crack one open.

  • @marshallgibson7033
    @marshallgibson7033 10 років тому +1

    GOOD LORD. cocolate peanut spread is like finding a unicorn. i loved it!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Marshall Gibson Lol.. It was a nice surprise for me too. I should have kneaded it for a bit longer to make the consistency a little more appealing on the eyes though ;-)

  • @sponkbonk4145
    @sponkbonk4145 10 років тому

    Good video always nice to see a new mre review from you!

  • @circuscase
    @circuscase 10 років тому

    @ 13:00 - the nutritional advise on the back of the carton is truly on par with a classic Greek epic.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      circuscase I'm amazed at how much 'stuff' goes into some of these seemingly simple MRE components. I guess that's why they have such long legs.

  • @Brokencedar
    @Brokencedar 10 років тому +2

    Your daughter a cutie-patootie! Funny, the way she tucked into the beef!
    Like I said in another of your posts, - The newer MREs are amazing! The older ones, not so in the least.(First couple of runs) Funny thing about the heaters, they started sending boxes of heaters in the first Gulf War. Nobody used them. Ha ha. It looks as if they haven't changed much. It's better to toss your main meal item on a vehicle engine if you want them hot.
    Also, back then, nobody used the coffee or other beverage powders, preferring to use their own they brought with them. I am sure there still are thousands of accessory packets strewn all over Iraq and Saudi Arabia! Ha!
    Coffee? For some reason, we always had fresh coffee, even if we were living in a hole.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +2

      Bama JAF Lol.. she really digs in when she loves something.
      As for the FRH's, I can't help but think that if they made those heating pads just 15% larger - they'd be ideal. Also, interesting to hear that the beverages weren't used much, there's probably some jacked-up scorpions running around somewhere ;-)

  • @XxEhan10xX
    @XxEhan10xX 10 років тому +1

    Hey kiwi I love your bids keep them coming

  • @NerfLime117
    @NerfLime117 10 років тому

    Wow, I've gotten cheese spread so much I wasn't sure anything BUT cheese spread existed. You got lucky. Lol. Great vid by the way.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Thanks. These MREs are like Christmas presents, you never really know until the wrapper comes off. It's always a treat when I strike something new!

  • @livetolovesome182
    @livetolovesome182 10 років тому +17

    rock or something.. i like that

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +2

      livetolovesome182 The classic FRH instruction. I'm glad they haven't changed it :)

  • @randallbollinger1449
    @randallbollinger1449 10 років тому +2

    You have to knead the cheese, peanut butter and chocolate peanut butter muuuchhhh better. They won't be runny if you knead them better and longer.

  • @1IbramGaunt
    @1IbramGaunt 10 років тому

    Absolutely love the 'Rock Or Something' rock! if they ever take those words off the boxes I'm going to have a personal vendetta against the people responsible ha ha. Please keep making these videos as they are brilliant

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      1IbramGaunt I totally agree! Anything in an MRE that can provide a soldier with a little chuckle has got to be good :-)

  • @crezt5656
    @crezt5656 8 років тому

    I fell asleep 2 hours watching this lol, very good vid dow

  • @Razzlewolfflight
    @Razzlewolfflight 9 років тому +2

    I wonder if this menu was intended to be eaten on a holiday or for a particularly cold day. The roast, the two (potentially) hot drinks, more sweets than usual...seems like a meal intended to warm you and keep you in good spirits.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  9 років тому

      Razzlewolfflight It sure does, and it sure did. Great menu.

  • @carlosgutierrez92688
    @carlosgutierrez92688 10 років тому +1

    Another great review. Two thumbs up !! When do you think you'll be doing a MRE Review on another Japanese MRE ?

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Hi Carlos, and thanks. Japanese review coming next week.

    • @Jaybird196
      @Jaybird196 10 років тому +1

      Kiwi Dude Yay :) !

  • @DevilDogsPT3235
    @DevilDogsPT3235 10 років тому +1

    Cute kid. Haven't tried the chocolate and PB spread or cookie yet. These new MREs are just getting fancier and fancier. Semper Fi.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Thanks. At this stage I'd take the cheese spread with jalapenos over the choc/pb spread, but was interesting to try something new. I've heard they're developing an MRE pizza, can't wait to try that!

    • @DevilDogsPT3235
      @DevilDogsPT3235 10 років тому +2

      Yeah, I think the dual consistency is because of the long travel it made from the states to NZ (change in air pressure, temperature, yadada). gschultz9 had some and it was a straight spread so. I can't wait for the MRE Pizza too! mmm pizza.

  • @mynster7310
    @mynster7310 9 років тому

    The Beef roast was the best MRE I have ever eaten. Especially after a long day of hiking.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  9 років тому

      ***** It's definitely one of the better ones!

  • @KaizenLife
    @KaizenLife 8 років тому

    Thanks for these :) I got a few for my hiking and shooting trips now haha

  • @stevenstegall8937
    @stevenstegall8937 7 років тому

    I have this same mre but older I can't find a date but there's a lot less stuff than yours don't know how old it could be but I'm still going to try it. thanks for the videos

  • @AdmiralPreparedness
    @AdmiralPreparedness 8 років тому

    I love the MRE's that are double bagged. They've all seemed to fair better than other ones that I have consumed without being double bagged. Maybe just me.

  • @KerriB65
    @KerriB65 9 років тому +10

    she is honestly the cutest thing ever!! :)

    • @kevinolesik1500
      @kevinolesik1500 9 років тому

      +kerri blais yes, and that kid can really wolf down the grub !

  • @Sam-jz9eh
    @Sam-jz9eh 10 років тому

    Hi Kiwidude, with the Hot Beverage bag, does the water turn hot due to a chemical reaction within the bag or do you pour in boiling at water at the start? Thanks in advance if you reply :)
    Great job on your videos!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Hi there, the Hot Beverage Bag is just a plain bag made with a plastic that can take a little bit of temperature. You need to either add hot water to make your coffee/hot chocolate, or slip the beverage bag into the Flameless Ration Heater when you heat up the entree. Cheers.

    • @Sam-jz9eh
      @Sam-jz9eh 10 років тому

      Wow! Thanks for the reply! I really appreciate your response as many other UA-camrs don't reply to comments on their videos!. Thanks heaps!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Sam Sam You're very welcome.

  • @circuscase
    @circuscase 10 років тому

    Where did the prison china come from? I don't remember that coming in the brown "Mysterious MR. E" bag?

  • @wavecreatures
    @wavecreatures 10 років тому +1

    Nice review as always!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Thank you Phil. Must be early over there at the mo!

  • @PREPFORIT
    @PREPFORIT 10 років тому +1

    Cant believe how different each mre is ! Hope you're also eating fresh fruit n veggies too : )

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Lol.. yep, we stock up on the good stuff in between rations. Keeps the Wife happy and Crystal gainfully 'employed'. She'd pull the pin if we pigged out on rations all day (which we quite happily could!) ;-)

  • @circuscase
    @circuscase 10 років тому

    @10:03- did toilet paper come with that 'chocolate' peanut butter spread that made 'funny noises' before you opened it, to spread on the 'wheat snack bread'?

  • @powerbrownn
    @powerbrownn 10 років тому

    I love soldiers and your a fantastic youtuber for supporting mres your are the best kep doing what you do bro

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      yla cheyenne Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. More to come!

  • @PuffPasser710
    @PuffPasser710 10 років тому

    You are the best UA-camr ever keep it up my friend :-)

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Cheers Alex. It's awesome to be able to share these experiences with people who share common interests.

    • @PuffPasser710
      @PuffPasser710 10 років тому +1

      What's your favorite mre

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Alex Plantz Favorite U.S. MRE would be Southwest Beef Black Beans.

  • @MrHeem94
    @MrHeem94 10 років тому

    Great review, as always. They kinda went hard on the sweets in this one.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Thank you, and yes - it was certainly tipped towards the sweeter side :)

  • @vian5943
    @vian5943 9 років тому

    Just ordered this online. This will be my first one. Hope it's good!

  • @elizabethshaw734
    @elizabethshaw734 9 років тому

    in the US we will often add a tomato component to the gravy for a roast beef or even in beef stew. It is not uncommon. :-)

  • @ReclusiveMountainMan
    @ReclusiveMountainMan 9 років тому

    Just ordered this MRE from ebay. This will be my first attempt at trying an MRE. Aside from The Boss not liking the cobbler, would you say this is a good starter MRE to try? Thanks!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  9 років тому

      ***** Absolutely, it's one of my favourites :-)

  • @frillydilly52
    @frillydilly52 10 років тому

    just love the way she tucks into everything...makes me laugh

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Lorna M She's like a vacuum cleaner if she likes something.

  • @vahsharo1980
    @vahsharo1980 6 років тому

    the mre i miss that i had 1 time when i was a teen that a neighbor brought over was the corn beef hash.

  • @youngassassin14
    @youngassassin14 10 років тому

    Great videos! I enjoy watching them.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      ***** Thanks, glad you're enjoying them.

    • @youngassassin14
      @youngassassin14 10 років тому

      Hey, you are the first youtuber that has actually responded to me.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      ***** Hi there, I try to keep up with the comments, they build up quick. If you guys take the time to comment, the least I can do is reply. Have a good one.

  • @programmedwrong3795
    @programmedwrong3795 8 років тому

    Depending on what meal you get determines what MRE stands for. Either MEAL READY to Exit, or Meal Refusing to Exit. ;)

  • @drekovskio
    @drekovskio 8 років тому +1

    Do you have a video about this MRI from 2002 - 2005

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  8 років тому +1

      +drekovskio Not the Beef with Mushrooms that we were chatting about.

  • @kevinolesik1500
    @kevinolesik1500 9 років тому

    hey , that's a nice white ceramic food tray with the compartments ...

  • @AmateurMechanicing
    @AmateurMechanicing 10 років тому +1

    The chocolate peanut spread was mixed wrong or something. It's supposed to be like peanut butter. Thick but creamy.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      It did seem like something had gone a little weird with the consistency. I kneaded it quite a bit, but obviously not quite enough!

  • @seandiment8307
    @seandiment8307 10 років тому +1

    Great Review! I'm very surprised your daughter didn't care for the cobbler. I guess fruit cobblers aren't for everyone.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +2

      Cheers Sean. I'm just as surprised. I was thinking there'd be nothing she'd turn her nose up at, but there we go :-)

  • @ReclusiveMountainMan
    @ReclusiveMountainMan 9 років тому

    This MRE varied for me a bit. Instead of the cobbler and cookie, I got a carrot pound cake. Instead of the wheat snack bread, I got plain crackers. Everything else was the same, though. Wasn't too bad for a first MRE experience! :)
    Ameriqual Menu 19 Beef Roast with Vegetables
    Manufacture date: 1080

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  9 років тому

      ***** It's one of my favourite menus. Love the big chunks of beef.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  9 років тому

      Wiley Cat Wheat snack bread when super-fresh isn't too bad. I'd love to see some Rye bread in these packs though.

  • @circuscase
    @circuscase 10 років тому +1

    The beverage bag is nice. Better than the canteen cup.

  • @amydahl5088
    @amydahl5088 10 років тому

    Love your videos! I'm new to your channel! Your daughter is adorable! My boyfriend said she eats more than I would I'm so fussy!! Kudos to her ;) haha! Keep up the great videos! :)

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Hi Amy, thanks, and welcome to the channel! Crystal is pretty adventurous with her food. Much more than I ever was as a kid. She's great to take out to dinner, as she eats everything the adults do :-)

  • @TheIanarakawa
    @TheIanarakawa 8 років тому +2

    Damn why do those MRE's look so good!

    • @dylanchew7079
      @dylanchew7079 8 років тому +1

      Because they have to look nice to encourage soldiers to eat all of it. They taste like shit

    • @michaelvondrake7489
      @michaelvondrake7489 6 років тому

      Might be because you've never had one 😀 Nah. Actually most are very good, especially when you're hungry. Unless the menu option says "omelet".

    • @vahsharo1980
      @vahsharo1980 6 років тому

      not all of them are that good though its hit and miss.

    • @vahsharo1980
      @vahsharo1980 6 років тому

      yep the vomelet.

    • @matthewenfinger766
      @matthewenfinger766 3 роки тому

      @@vahsharo1980 ah, sounds like you were a victim too, worst mre ever. it's what I imagine cat food tastes like, if the cat ate it and thru it back up and ate it again and then crapped it out. sry, maybe got a lil too graphic, point is, it was horrible. glad they got rid of it.

  • @PhillipLudlow
    @PhillipLudlow 10 років тому +1

    it doesnt always come with the toffee crunch cookie, sometimes you get an oatmeal one, and you might get a milkshake instead of a coco. its one of my faves from the army, along with the peso pasta, beef stew, ravioli and the omelet meal ( we never actually ate the omelet, just the goodies inside the bag.)

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Phillip Ludlow Thanks Phil. I've heard much about the omelet MRE (notoriously bad?) :-)

    • @PhillipLudlow
      @PhillipLudlow 10 років тому

      Kiwi Dude well, it whould't be my first choice IMHO, but it came with "charms" ( candys and such). when i was in iraq we were told to turn in our milkshakes ( the vanillia and the strawberry ones) cuz the *might* have ecoli.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Phillip Ludlow I'd heard about a Dairy Shake recall, so it's interesting to hear from someone who was there during that time. I can just picture a soldier finishing his shake, milk mo and all, then the C.O coming up: "sorry fellas....but..." :-)

    • @PhillipLudlow
      @PhillipLudlow 10 років тому

      Kiwi Dude
      realistically its hard to find cold water in the "boonies" aka 50 miles from bum F**k nowhere, and it kinda sucks to have a 112F liquid that tastes like milkshake...but isnt. we used to get supplemented with our mre's with shelf stable milk, semi/fresh fruit, and lil debbie/sara lee prepackaged deserts that could sit on a shelf for a year and still be editable....if you called it editable. we also get a type of ration thats packaged and boiled in water, opened ,mand served. most common was the breakfast sausage with maple surup and some weird french toast/saussage hybrid. in reality we ate from the iraq's sometimes cuz the mre's whould clog up the ole' plumbing.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Phillip Ludlow Now that you paint the picture, a hot shake does seem a bit off! :-)
      Did the Iraqi food come from street vendors or would you purchase straight from shops?

  • @richiewong1
    @richiewong1 10 років тому

    11th July 2014 will go down in history, a first rejection of an MRE food item!
    Brilliant :D

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Lol... I can't believe it myself. I thought she'd love the Cobbler!

  • @Saffrone221
    @Saffrone221 8 років тому +12

    This gave me a ridiculous idea. A restaurant that serves MRE. Freshly made food packed and served to curious customers. -.-

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  8 років тому +2

      +Clarince dde Hmm.. I believe a small amount of hydrogen is released during the FRH heating, so it'd be interesting to see if 200 of them all bubbling away in a restaurant would create any kind of fire hazard! Lol.

    • @Saffrone221
      @Saffrone221 8 років тому +4

      +Kiwi Dude Im thinking of like using souvee cookery and incorporating. Vinegar, syrups, lecithin, etc. it is an intriguing concept to people. The customer orders from an ala carte set. The waiters give them a basket with individual boxes. Its fun, innovative, bizarre, and delicious. If you ever try Pate en croute or solid cubes that melt into a consomme with the use of gelatin.It could be be a new type of dining. Liberals would of course say dont waste too much paper and plastic.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  8 років тому +8

      +Clarince dde It sounds like a really fun and interesting dining experience. Let me know if you make it happen, I'd have to come check it out.

    • @geoffupton
      @geoffupton 7 років тому +1

      Lvl100MagiKarp Splash sounds crazy... BUT thats a hell of an idea (even if you were kidding!) you could really go places with that! i'd happily eat out there! well mcd's dish out shite, you could dish out excellent mre's! you'd be rolling in money! 😊

  • @adz929
    @adz929 8 років тому

    The chocolate peanut spread is awesome!

  • @sunnydeyz7420
    @sunnydeyz7420 10 років тому

    SUBSCRIBED. I love ration food even though I've never tried it.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Sunny Deyz Welcome to the channel!

  • @ThePieMaster219
    @ThePieMaster219 10 років тому

    I've eaten MREs once a day for a week now and I must say, other than meatballs in marinara (Maybe because that was my first MRE, I dunno), I really like them. This same menu is the last MRE I have. Would you say that the cherry blueberry cobbler is good when heated? (Same kinda went for the spiced apples, but I just ate that cold after seeing a Dutch reviewer eat it cold)

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      ***** Wow.. You've sure been on an MRE eating mission. Glad to hear you still like them. The cobbler is definitely better when heated.

    • @ThePieMaster219
      @ThePieMaster219 10 років тому

      You and gshultz (came across his video back in 2012) were an inspiration to go and try rations. And I must say, it was a fairly fun experience trying these out. Thanks for providing these reviews, otherwise I would not have had much idea on what I would be doing.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      ***** You're very welcome. Happy we could help in making your MRE mission a smooth one ;-)

  • @JenniferinIllinois
    @JenniferinIllinois 7 років тому

    Wow, the first thing your little helper didn't like. :)

  • @1IbramGaunt
    @1IbramGaunt 10 років тому

    How much bog roll do you actually get in one of those? glad to say I've never been a position to find out, at least not where it's the only bog roll available (not yet anyway. Sorry for the textbook fatalism but I'm British, we can't help it)

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      1IbramGaunt Lol... you know, that's a really good question. I'll open a pack on the next U.S. MRE review and we'll find out just how economical one must be while 'spending a penny' ;-)

  • @bbobafett2554
    @bbobafett2554 8 років тому

    That meal is pretty bomb. I didn't have the time to heat it up and I only think I heated up the omelette meal. Dump enough green tabasco sauce and it's great. Drop two packets of coffee and the milkshake and it's just like Starbucks. Ha, drinking that on top of a mountain in Afghanistan.

  • @reaganclark8698
    @reaganclark8698 10 років тому

    GREAT REVIEWS LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Reagan Clark Thanks Reagan. Glad you're enjoying the videos.

  • @KittieCat901
    @KittieCat901 8 років тому

    I'm sorry, but I don't get the thing with the datecodes. How do you know that this is 2012 and not 2002? Maybe I'm just stupid but I really don't get how you read them :(

    • @dand8538
      @dand8538 8 років тому

      Hi the date is done in a 4 digit code only the first digit represents the year the 3 after are for day number so 2125 would be 2012 125th day although the first digit could also be 2002 125th day or 1992 but im sure the colour was different back then. As for you know the difference from the code you cant tell but from the contents you will be given clues to which decade you have your ration pack. but no it isn't a stupid question and can be the difference from having an in date ration and one that is out of date and in the middle of nowhere that can be the difference between life and death and the ration heater not working especially in cold weather you dont want that.

    • @geoffupton
      @geoffupton 7 років тому

      MizukiChi there is a site that helps do it, i think its something like MRE date translation. try googling for "translate mre dates"

    • @AgentTasmania
      @AgentTasmania 7 років тому

      MizukiChi You can get a rough period from the package design if you know your stuff. It's still a bizarre non-standard nonsense.

  • @Zeemeegaming
    @Zeemeegaming 10 років тому +1

    Is there anyway i could buy a New Zealand Military Ration from you?

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Hi there, I don't keep any 'in stock', but I'm just checking in with a contact who might be able to assist. I don't think he'd appreciate me sharing his details without asking first, so I've flicked him an email. Cheers.

    • @Zeemeegaming
      @Zeemeegaming 10 років тому +1

      Kiwi Dude Thanks friend! Just off the top of your head, how much would one of these run me?

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      I'd say it'd be in the ballpark of around NZD $30 plus P&P. That's just a guestimate though :-) I'll have to see what he comes back with,

    • @Zeemeegaming
      @Zeemeegaming 10 років тому +2

      Kiwi Dude Thanks again Buddy!

  • @Jaybird196
    @Jaybird196 10 років тому

    I gotta say, this meal seems like some thought actually went into what components go well together to make an appetizing, as well as nutritious, meal :D .
    If I'd been in your position, and the cookie hadn't crumbled, I'd have saved the bread for the beef roast, and saved the spread for the cookie.
    She...she...actually rejected something D: ? And, cherry & blueberry cobbler, of all things. Ohhhh...I'm afeared. Someone hold me (whimpers, and rocks self)!*
    *;) Perhaps amusingly enough, I shall ,by coincidence, be having two cobblers as a part of my dessert. BTW, thank you for continuing the joke about the "rock, or something ^_^ .

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      You're right, it was a cohesive meal. Looking at it all spread out, nothing felt out of place. It was nice having a warm dessert too.
      I wish I'd used some of the bread for the meat now. Actually, I find myself wanting for an additional snack bread on most MREs. Perhaps it's because I always have to share the one that I do have! Lol.
      Of all things, rejecting the cobbler!? She's an enigma alright. I had no trouble scoffing down what she left.
      Mr Rock has moved up in the world and now occupies a space on my kitchen bench, where he proudly sports his new livery. He had been temporarily squatting there for a few months (mainly due to my laziness) and the Wife was starting to grizzle. Now he's a piece of kitchen "art" ;-)

  • @Typhonis007
    @Typhonis007 10 років тому

    So which is better for field rations, retort pouch or tin cans?

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      If you're highly mobile, I'd say retort and FRH is the way to go. They're easiest to squeeze into awkward places. For quality of food - cans all the way. The can enables the contents to remain in their proper state. Big chunks of veges remain chunks instead of getting whittled away like river stones etc...

  • @circuscase
    @circuscase 10 років тому

    @18:14- What's going on in the background? It sounds like a circular saw or something.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      It was :-) Some construction happening next door. Unfortunately, it was the only time I had to film that day

  • @LeedleLord
    @LeedleLord 10 років тому

    I'm not sure what makes me chuckle more: " the boss " or " rock or something "

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Leedle Lord Both make me chuckle when I see them. The rock gets into less trouble though ;-)

  • @albmartinez314
    @albmartinez314 10 років тому +2

    I don't like the cobbler that much either. For me, it tastes like if it had cheese on it. Its weird. So is this the first time your little one doesn't like something from rations?

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +2

      Yep - it's the first time. I was wondering for a while whether she thought she had to be polite in front of the camera, but no - she really does just have an adventurous palate. Odd that the Cobbler tripped her up!

  • @camembert101
    @camembert101 10 років тому +1

    Good review thanks!

  • @geoffupton
    @geoffupton 8 років тому

    well the main course looks like something that needs clearing up off the floor! the rest tho... yummie! 😊 ta kiwi, i dont know how you ate it! i'd eat the rest and ditch the main! i think the boss makes these vids even better to watch, you have an awesome daughter kiwi 😊

  • @koniu472
    @koniu472 10 років тому

    Hahaha, nice. You needed to turn down volume, when your daughter said ,,bye!!" :P. (i think) Greetings from Poland: ).

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      koniu472 Greetings from New Zealand! Apologies for the ear blasting, I had already turned that part down in editing, but obviously not enough ;-)

  • @AgentTasmania
    @AgentTasmania 7 років тому

    Why the hell does a ration contain non-nutritive sweetener?
    It's not like there's concerns about the calorie content and surely being diabetic would completely disqualify you from serving.

  • @1weirdgirl
    @1weirdgirl 10 років тому +1

    Great review, I thought your daughter was funny at the end with the cobbler. :)

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      1weirdgirl Thank you. This was actually the first time she's not liked something in a review. The Cherry Cobbler was a complete surprise. I thought it was delicious!

  • @oliviarivera490
    @oliviarivera490 10 років тому +3

    " did you just say chocolate !"

  • @fighterjsl
    @fighterjsl 10 років тому

    I'm a bit OCD, and I couldn't help but notice that when you wiped away the heating element, bits and pieces fell onto your lunch tray. You didn't want the pieces in your food, but when you poured out the roast beef, you poured it over the crumbs. Nothing. Simply pointing that out. Again, blame my OCD.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Jcey Lol.. if you look at the tray prior to the cobbler close-up, you'll see a lot more debris than after the close-up. I wiped up a lot, but not all - good spotting ;-) The material is powdered magnesium, iron and salt, so nothing too bad.

  • @prostreet2
    @prostreet2 10 років тому

    how does that flame-less heating thing work obviously chemical reaction but what kind and how ha

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      prostreet2 The little pouches typically contain iron and magnesium filings, plus sodium. Once water is added it mixes with the sodium creating a salt-water electrolyte. The magnesium and iron filings then become similar to thousands of tiny, short-circuiting batteries, creating heat just in the same way as a 9 volt battery against a metal scouring pad does.

  • @kimfujiwara6074
    @kimfujiwara6074 10 років тому

    I have boxes over boxes of US Mres. I'm trying to find some good ones you haven't tried yet to send you. Anything in particular you wanted to try?

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Hi Kim, wow - you lucky thing! There's many I haven't tried. What year(s) are your MREs?

    • @kimfujiwara6074
      @kimfujiwara6074 10 років тому +1

      They are all different ages. Overall 2-4 years old. I'll do my best to choose a good one and send it right over (:

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому +1

      Kim Fujiwara That's very kind of you, Kim, thanks! My email is in the 'About' section on the channel front page.

  • @imsunyoungcho
    @imsunyoungcho 10 років тому

    I have a beef ravioli mre waiting so i could try it with my friend! It looks SO tempting ive tried 2 genuine and one commercial but that rasberry white chip cookie is taunting me... I know it

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Duru Go for it. Really tasty :)

  • @gabrielibarra9879
    @gabrielibarra9879 10 років тому

    On a scale of 1-10 how good was the cocoa powder?

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      Gabriel Ibarra Crystal would give it a 10 on the yum-o-meter. I've got a sweet tooth, so love that kind of thing, but in comparison to other powders - I suppose it was a 7 or 8? Hard to say really.

  • @drekovskio
    @drekovskio 8 років тому

    i have a usa mre - menu no.1 - Beefsteak grilled with mushroom gravy. But i find no info of it. Do you now it? greets from Flanders.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  8 років тому +1

      +drekovskio Your particular ration would date from 2002 to 2005. At best 11 years old, be careful ;-)

    • @drekovskio
      @drekovskio 8 років тому

      Thank you verry much for the info, so best not eat anymore.

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  8 років тому +2

      drekovskio It could be dicey. Depends on the temperatures it's been stored at through the years. If always refrigerated - no problem. But if you're not sure of the history, it might be a case of running the sight, sniff and taste tests. I wouldn't consider it viable for say, a camping trip.

  • @Radomstuff-tf1lm
    @Radomstuff-tf1lm 9 років тому +2

    As soon as I saw the daughter i remembered to like

  • @coupondawnsavesalot6268
    @coupondawnsavesalot6268 10 років тому

    Just an idea, maybe try mixing the hot cocoa with the coffee. YUM!!!!

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      COUPONDAWN Savesalot A makeshift mocha :-)

  • @ChaoSSxRiot
    @ChaoSSxRiot 10 років тому

    The boss is so cute !!!! I wish my kids will be as adorable than her

    • @KiwiDudeMRE
      @KiwiDudeMRE  10 років тому

      ChaoSSxRiot Thanks :-) And yes - this one was delicious.

  • @stacky512a
    @stacky512a Рік тому

    Great review

  • @merentube3306
    @merentube3306 8 років тому

    Nice vid. Was there someone playing mine craft in the background

  • @XX_YZX
    @XX_YZX 8 років тому

    Please where you buy more??

    • @wendylyngeeslin3280
      @wendylyngeeslin3280 8 років тому

      Amazon.. EBay... Google MRE, you can purchase the same items but packaged for civilian sale.