24 HOURS: Sleeping in Low Profile Survival Shelter | British Military MRE Rations | Bushcraft

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  • I do a 24 hour survival challenge where I build a stealth bushcraft shelter in 90 minutes and survive off british military mre ration packs. Using minimal camping gear and a few simple tools I build a stealth survival shelter in just 90 minutes. The sun is setting fast so I need to get the shelter built and make a fire as quickly as I can. Building shelters burns calories fast, but the british 24 hour combat operational ration packs can give you up to 3,000 calories. Each ration pack is designed to provide ample nutrition and calories to last 24 hours in survival, combat, or emergency situations.
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  • @TAOutdoors
    @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +136

    Watch another 24hrs episode here: ua-cam.com/video/IYVmJcGRyvA/v-deo.html Anyone know any other rations I can try and where to get them?? I want to try them all!

    • @athollmcnicoll256
      @athollmcnicoll256 3 роки тому +3

      Yes Amazon sell them but in limited countries, also Silverman's, if they are still working , as they used to sell everything ex-services and based down in London near Piccadilly?

    • @diver_ua
      @diver_ua 3 роки тому +3

      There are lots on ebay. Ukrainian mre, for example. Should be good enough)

    • @emoanarchist96
      @emoanarchist96 3 роки тому +2

      Prepper shop has a lot of the UK aswell US as individual items of the British ones aswell as some random countries sometimes but other than that ebay or Amazon I'm afraid

    • @michaelkaiser8373
      @michaelkaiser8373 3 роки тому +1

      If you can get it, try the Russian military mountain ration pack. Think you will enjoy that. OR try dehydrated meals.

    • @NinjaBubblez01
      @NinjaBubblez01 3 роки тому +4

      hit up the fellow youtuber: SteveMRE1989, he'll hook you up with the best

  • @Jordan-uj1bc
    @Jordan-uj1bc 3 роки тому +797

    Wish I could be like this guy. Just happy with who he is and doing things he loves by himself.

    • @GAsh0012
      @GAsh0012 3 роки тому +12

      He almost has 2 mil subs... He's got to be making at least 6 figures if not more. He only pretends to be poor.

    • @jasonsnyder9662
      @jasonsnyder9662 3 роки тому +29

      @@GAsh0012 he doing what his ancestors did he even said that in another video

    • @hancle8915
      @hancle8915 3 роки тому +17

      Then just try going out there when it's a little warmer. Get a hammock, cheap sleeping bag and go for it!

    • @afbran7066
      @afbran7066 3 роки тому +90

      @@GAsh0012 how is he pretending to be poor, he never said he was poor, he just likes making survival shelters and the wilderness in general

    • @aadileggs2274
      @aadileggs2274 3 роки тому +21

      @W G how he’s wearing camping gear he’s not gonna wear Gucci to camping

  • @bosun9
    @bosun9 3 роки тому +750

    If there's one thing I can suggest based on my years in the army is that tabasco sauce with your rations hides a multitude of gastronomic crimes.

    • @williamriley503
      @williamriley503 3 роки тому +13

      Sadly new style of ration packs, not Tabasco 😴

    • @lukehall7544
      @lukehall7544 3 роки тому +4

      @@williamriley503 yeah someone complained

    • @LordofStormsEnd
      @LordofStormsEnd 3 роки тому +3

      @@williamriley503 some of mine in basic came with hot sauce last summer

    • @sircoy5708
      @sircoy5708 3 роки тому +2

      RIGHT! HAHA the salt and pepper made things that you didn't like much better btw.

    • @jozz9989
      @jozz9989 3 роки тому +5

      Corned beef hash with Tabasco sauce was too good

  • @GaryBowen73
    @GaryBowen73 3 роки тому +182

    a tip for when you are eating those style "rations"....with those deep bags of entrees, dont tear open the top like that...turn it sideways and tear it open long ways and it turns the package into more of a bowl than having to dig into a deep pouch...

    • @gogebu
      @gogebu 3 роки тому +1

      cut it from the face and u have a plate

    • @jimbodini9512
      @jimbodini9512 3 роки тому +4

      This is some fantastic advice right here

  • @tuberage
    @tuberage 3 роки тому +96

    Loved, loved, loved that you included a time frame for how long it took you to build that shelter. So many bushcraft channels show shelters being built with no way of knowing if they took a day or a week to make, offers some much appreciated perspective. Love the channel, keep up the great work.

  • @24683948
    @24683948 3 роки тому +65

    Hi, first time commenting. Only discovered your videos recently, great stuff. My friend and I are taking our 8 year olds out for their first woodland overnighter this Easter, tent night with some of your bushcraft for fun, building those great childhood memories.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +17

      Thanks, Glad you like the videos and it sounds like the easter trip will be a fun one!

    • @valeria-militiamessalina5672
      @valeria-militiamessalina5672 Рік тому +1

      Don't put too much stock into that and do stop projecting your fantasies on your child, he might not be as outdoorsy as you're fantasizing and end up loathing it instead, watch for the signs and don't be one of those parents who force their idea of "fun" upon their children, know when to throw in the towel if necessary.

    • @galencurtis2689
      @galencurtis2689 Рік тому +4

      @@valeria-militiamessalina5672 why such a Debbie-downer? Maybe the kids really enjoyed it and might one day be like TA Outdoors. Or maybe not, maybe it'll be a fond memory with their parents.

    • @bigmeatyman
      @bigmeatyman Рік тому +1

      ​@@valeria-militiamessalina5672 children will follow their parents your idea of parenting sounds lazy at best

    • @chonk9350
      @chonk9350 Рік тому

      ​@@valeria-militiamessalina5672bruh stop being such a peice of trash putting their beliefs onto somebody else because the can have a great time with their kids and u can't

  • @tonywhite2935
    @tonywhite2935 3 роки тому +130

    If you cut the meal packs along the long side its easier and you don't get it all over your hands, pro tip

  • @chrisg1043
    @chrisg1043 3 роки тому +61

    Watching you eat all of that reminded me of my time in the Navy (not on a ship, was expeditionary). We would be in the field and had to eat MREs. Some of it wasn’t bad. Some of it was atrocious. All of it was calorie filled and out of date.
    I actually miss those days...

    • @stephencresswell4760
      @stephencresswell4760 3 роки тому +1

      The date on the MRE boxes was the date of manufacture. They didn’t have a use by date.

    • @chrisg1043
      @chrisg1043 3 роки тому +3

      @@stephencresswell4760 not true. The date on the box usually was manufacture. But when I was in, they had a different date on the plastic packaging for the MREs as well as the individual packaging inside. That was use by date. Sometimes they were still within the date, sometimes they weren’t. But I never got sick off of them so I kept eating them.

    • @BlessedVeteranAdventures
      @BlessedVeteranAdventures 3 роки тому +1

      Hey what was your rate? I was a BM with the USS Higgins DDG76 and Seabees. I loved being out in the field with the CBs. The atmosphere was so much smoother and relaxing compared to the boat. Oh and im not giving up my jalapeno cheese spread lol. God bless

    • @chrisg1043
      @chrisg1043 3 роки тому

      @@BlessedVeteranAdventures was an IT. Spent my time with the NCWRON/MSRON community, then a short stint at 3rd fleet.

  • @LA-yf4jf
    @LA-yf4jf 3 роки тому +62

    Every time I see the forest in the UK I get intense tingles down my spine. There’s something about it that just looks like home.

  • @leighrate
    @leighrate 3 роки тому +15

    Best thing you could do with the cinnamon bun is to crumble it up, add a little hot water & a little of the hot chocolate to make a pudding.

  • @lcpltylerhanyzewski
    @lcpltylerhanyzewski 3 роки тому +24

    Hey Mike
    I enjoyed this!
    With the MRE, there's some similarities between the British and American variations.
    Ours have a heating element not needed fire.
    I'd suggest trying them out since they have probably changed a bit since my discharge in 2008.
    Anyway, hope all is well. Hope the family is well.
    Keep these coming. I enjoy them greatly.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +10

      Cheers! I’ll look into it

  • @jimparsons9454
    @jimparsons9454 3 роки тому +31

    Fun fact: add some creamer to the hot chocolate and boom ranger pudding.

  • @elliotjones7996
    @elliotjones7996 3 роки тому +33

    massive fan I have always wanted to do Bushcraft later on in my life ( I'm 16 btw ) your videos teach me really interesting ways to make a living in the wildlife. keep up the good work my man.

    • @brad-marc26
      @brad-marc26 3 роки тому +3

      Why wait dude

    • @laffitteoutdoors
      @laffitteoutdoors 3 роки тому +6

      Well done Elliot! This is what every 16 year old should be watching on UA-cam. You’ll get there and seems you’re on the right track 😁

    • @jaifethroberts4193
      @jaifethroberts4193 3 роки тому +4

      If you have someone in your family or someone close to your family that owns some property out in the country or the woods(for me its my grandpa)
      drive out there or have someone drive you out there for half a day to do some bushcraft and shelter building, then come back another day and do a little bit more work(if you doing bigger builds and such, I'm 14 so I know how you feel!)

    • @maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110
      @maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110 3 роки тому +3

      Later on?! Lol! What are you waiting for?!

  • @trisquele4943
    @trisquele4943 3 роки тому +97

    "Getting down to 2 maybe 3 degrees tonight, so its not cold."
    Me being an Australian who has never felt below 10 degrees.

    • @hesky68
      @hesky68 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah mate I’m an Aussie too. It depends where you live as I have been out in -7 deg

    • @trisquele4943
      @trisquele4943 3 роки тому +3

      @@hesky68 Huh, didnt know Australia got that cold. Thanks!

    • @hesky68
      @hesky68 3 роки тому +1

      @@trisquele4943 in the Riverina NSW and all I had was a WW2 Army Grate Coat with hot rocks out of the fire , all good.

    • @d.g.rohrig4063
      @d.g.rohrig4063 3 роки тому +4

      Yer lucky mate! I live in Vancouver BC which is close to his temp but the rain....gawd the wet makes it ten times woise. Hope to make it down your way some day!

    • @trisquele4943
      @trisquele4943 3 роки тому

      @@hesky68 Yeah, that would be pretty cold. I live in WA which is why I've never felt those temps.

  • @Zanaze_banane
    @Zanaze_banane 3 роки тому +180

    The one time ever someone looked forward to eating an MRE!

    • @Zac_Craig-Claveau
      @Zac_Craig-Claveau 3 роки тому +13

      I like them, and so does the rest of my scout troop. If you don't go too outlandish they're good.

    • @davidallen6970
      @davidallen6970 3 роки тому +2

      i as not demeaning dear ta,s efforts, just some times when i look back and having survived a chase across chile in the 70s hardly any food just ideals and a gun to bring the us. sponcored puppet pinochet down whilst he was executing people in public stadiums. i still blame the usa and uk. i always find these people with their rations funny. it is a blind society now,

    • @MrJakedog104
      @MrJakedog104 3 роки тому +6

      Beef Stew MRE master race

    • @jaykneegarner2479
      @jaykneegarner2479 3 роки тому +4

      I take it you haven’t watched any of the crazy Russian hacker MRE videos have you? Guy loves them!

    • @bbranett2188
      @bbranett2188 3 роки тому +1

      The meat patty isn't that great. I think it's ham.

  • @JamesDC42
    @JamesDC42 3 роки тому +42

    I wonder if you could do a video with advice on budget friendly items for first time hikers, micro adventurers, bushcraft, camping, etc. Maybe create whole kit with a budget that is reliable and trustworthy.

    • @jamesroberts8009
      @jamesroberts8009 3 роки тому +2

      Cheap backback thats 600D nylon or canvas, a mora knife, clothes on your back and SKILLS...You do not need much. Try practicing firemaking skills safely in your back yard first. These things combined can cost you less that 50 bucks/quid.

  • @laffitteoutdoors
    @laffitteoutdoors 3 роки тому +140

    Love these videos ☺️ A little bit of peace from a crazy world!

  • @1964DAVODAVO
    @1964DAVODAVO 3 роки тому +35

    Love the video's ,they are such an escape ,especially during what seems like a full year of lockdowns

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +6

      Glad to help David. Hopefully things start to pick up this summer

    • @Mcdouble123
      @Mcdouble123 3 роки тому +1

      Lol 😂 you put in the comma wrong

    • @1964DAVODAVO
      @1964DAVODAVO 3 роки тому +6

      @@Mcdouble123 That's what wine does to you

    • @1964DAVODAVO
      @1964DAVODAVO 3 роки тому +4

      @@Mcdouble123 Sorry but , you put in the comma wrong , don't you mean You put the comma in the incorrect place , because that doesn't make sense ,see too much wine .

  • @ronjohnsonoutdoors339
    @ronjohnsonoutdoors339 3 роки тому +28

    Greetings from the Great Show-Me State of Missouri! I've been a subscriber for a long time, but seldom comment. So I just gotta say, it is so much fun watching you and your dad having your adventures and antics, both solo and together. Reminds me of when I was your age; of course, back then we spent more time dodging dinosaurs than mammalian predators LOL.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +6

      Thanks for commenting!

    • @trevthekidd
      @trevthekidd 3 роки тому +1

      Missouri is nice, a 7 year old smoking a cigarette is our state mascot.

    • @arcticgamer2550
      @arcticgamer2550 2 роки тому

      @@trevthekidd wait what xd

  • @jacksonjack7838
    @jacksonjack7838 3 роки тому +28

    I like Steve1989’s MRE and Ration videos if you wanna get some ideas. Some have Flameless Ration Heaters which are interesting.

  • @paullara7527
    @paullara7527 3 роки тому +15

    Its 3:05 am and I'm learning how to build shelters lol

  • @Jaden48108
    @Jaden48108 3 роки тому +14

    Nice set up with some solid bushwhacking. I'm interested to see what the British military gives to their troops. I've had my share of American MREs while in the Air Force (22 years) and can only recommend a couple- Ratatouille and Meatballs. Can't go wrong with those two. But when it comes to military rations the French REALLY know what they are doing. Theirs beats everyone else's hands down.

    • @ricolaw2571
      @ricolaw2571 2 роки тому

      Russian rations are good too

    • @BaldMancTwat
      @BaldMancTwat Рік тому

      Norweigan rations have to be top notch, surely

  • @DNSforge
    @DNSforge 3 роки тому +14

    Wouldn’t it have made more sense to cut a v notch into the stick tied to the tree? I could be wrong but maybe a suggestion to keep in mind for next time.

    • @crashnburnband
      @crashnburnband 3 роки тому +1

      Or maybe just tie the long pole to the tree

    • @DNSforge
      @DNSforge 3 роки тому +1

      @@crashnburnband well no I understand the principle but I think if he cut a V it would sit in there more solid

    • @xxpussyhunter420xx8
      @xxpussyhunter420xx8 3 роки тому +1

      That's what I thought aswell.

  • @keegansmom2008
    @keegansmom2008 3 роки тому +26

    Imagine being his wife. "Honey I'm going out into the woods camping" *grabs axe* *returns 3 days later with awesome camping footage*

    • @margarita7682
      @margarita7682 3 роки тому

      haha i am pretty sure he has a wedding wring not too sure

  • @debiallen4053
    @debiallen4053 3 роки тому +12

    Looks so peaceful! I think a trip out in nature a day or two, more alone is a good experience for anyone who loves, appreciates nature, the simple things in life. At 66 y.o. I will do it again soon. Beautiful! I really enjoyed the video.

  • @viz.on7
    @viz.on7 3 роки тому +9

    Great video Mike! I missed the bushcraft trips and the survival ones... good to see you back at it, and would love to see some overlanding, trips, hikes, fishing, survival, bushcraft and all the good stuff! I remember the MRE rations from the army when we were deployed in the field, wow they were real nasty, everyone only ate the peanuts because it was the only edible food in there, haha!

  • @kermitthepog7063
    @kermitthepog7063 2 роки тому +9

    I'd love to see this series come back! As well as possibly limited budget challenges

  • @michaelmaher3213
    @michaelmaher3213 3 роки тому +16

    This was a great video.really brought me back to when I was using ration packs .I loved them.really enjoyed this mike.great work.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +4

      Glad you enjoyed it - More to come

    • @GodofMMA23
      @GodofMMA23 3 роки тому

      Which were your favourites? Boil in the bag wee so much easier than the DH food..used to love the pate on the Brown biscuits..

  • @TwelfthConsul
    @TwelfthConsul 3 роки тому +21

    First! (Well, third because my Internet is slow 🐌)

  • @leifsonoferik
    @leifsonoferik 3 роки тому +63

    The Cinnamon pack may be better enjoyed with coffee in the morning.

    • @maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110
      @maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110 3 роки тому +6

      I can imagine that as well. Coffee would take down the sweetness or the rich taste of the cinnamon pack nicely I would bet.

  • @theroyalsus8856
    @theroyalsus8856 3 роки тому +8

    The Forrest reminds me of the ritual’s woods

  • @grominwithrob1339
    @grominwithrob1339 Рік тому +4

    I have been camping my entire life. A few years back, I got into motorcycle camping. Utilizing more primitive camping has allowed me to minimize gear and weight. This year, I bought a far more capable off-road bike to utilize for going deep far from the trails camping. I think I will start building simple shelter structures so I can map them out and reuse them. I like the idea of an adventurous hicker stumbling upon the camp and that they may be able to use it, so I will leave provisions for fire and food as well as a log book. You have provided many great ideas that make my mind run like an excited child. 🤣😂 thanks for the wholesome content from your viewers from the States.

  • @Fricker112
    @Fricker112 3 роки тому +44

    You should leave your shelters up so that in a survival situation you have tons of shelters up in different locations

    • @lukeocallaghan1605
      @lukeocallaghan1605 3 роки тому +12

      The only problem with that is in wilderness camping it's good practice to leave no trace, not for being tracked or anything like that but just so the natural beauty of the location isn't changed, but I get where you are coming from and that would be pretty cool having loads of camps set up lol

    • @mrcaboosevg6089
      @mrcaboosevg6089 3 роки тому +5

      He's English, it's unlikely to be a benefit since there's likely a village less than a mile away

    • @Fricker112
      @Fricker112 3 роки тому +1

      @@lukeocallaghan1605 Yeah it was just sort of an emergency preparedness type idea

    • @Fricker112
      @Fricker112 3 роки тому

      @@mrcaboosevg6089 I mean I guess your not wrong

    • @filthyfish7158
      @filthyfish7158 3 роки тому +1

      I would for sure leave my work up, too come back too in the future.

  • @Curtin.J
    @Curtin.J 3 роки тому +10

    Love watching Mike's minimalist videos, they're pure outdoors, can't wait to see what he does next.

  • @Luuucaz69
    @Luuucaz69 3 роки тому +9

    I really would like to be part of your family.
    Who doesn't?

  • @FreezyAbitKT7A
    @FreezyAbitKT7A 3 роки тому +33

    French RCIR... Ration de Combat Individuelle Rechauffable

    • @bbranett2188
      @bbranett2188 3 роки тому +4

      They come with a 1m² linen table cloth that can also be used as a sling, wound dressing or part of a splint...jk

    • @oo7naughtyusmaximus933
      @oo7naughtyusmaximus933 3 роки тому +8

      Comes with a sommelier and a waiter..........lol

    • @nathandebue9209
      @nathandebue9209 3 роки тому

      @@bbranett2188 first time I don't hear a white flag joke

  • @jimhall1728
    @jimhall1728 3 роки тому +7

    no peanut butter in your MRE, thats a bad roll of the Dice, I feel like every MRE the British Army has given me as a mandatory Peanut butter Satchel.

    • @fusionxtras
      @fusionxtras 3 роки тому +1

      Something about pb in mres is just gold to me ill trade cheese for pb every single time. Give me that peanut butter

    • @jimhall1728
      @jimhall1728 3 роки тому

      @@fusionxtras same fam

  • @garethhall1519
    @garethhall1519 3 роки тому +6

    Looking forward to seeing what you do with the landy. Was wondering when it would feature in your channel 👍🏻

  • @nassarkhan1732
    @nassarkhan1732 3 роки тому +18

    Inspiring, made me want to go camping this weekend. Or at least till lockdown ends, hopefully, next month.

    • @Mcdouble123
      @Mcdouble123 3 роки тому +1

      I’m sure it will

    • @thekuba9352
      @thekuba9352 3 роки тому +3

      i mean you don't interact with anyone when you go camping so there is no reason for anyone to question you.

  • @TTSSWAY
    @TTSSWAY 3 роки тому +6

    It takes balls to do this yo

  • @Finwolven
    @Finwolven 3 роки тому +4

    I've eaten a lot of UK Army 24 hr rations from 2004-2006, nice to see the new ration pack system. Old one came in a cardboard box. I am sad that the new system doesn't include the vitamin C hard candies, they were a pretty good morale booster in the old pack. And no chocolate bar, clearly there's a new breeze blowing in the kit.

  • @tomgillespie195
    @tomgillespie195 3 роки тому +10

    Great to see the sort of videos I have been wondering if I should do this myself need to get back into the woods!

  • @kai_johnsonn
    @kai_johnsonn 3 роки тому +13

    You know you're in for a good rest of the year when sunset starts at 5.43pm.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +5

      Exactly what I was thinking as I looked at it

    • @finlaygeorge5098
      @finlaygeorge5098 3 роки тому

      @@TAOutdoors what model watch are you using in this video?

    • @Alphae21
      @Alphae21 3 роки тому

      @@finlaygeorge5098 h

    • @donny8652
      @donny8652 3 роки тому

      @@finlaygeorge5098 did you ever find out?

  • @eisenbrecher4001
    @eisenbrecher4001 3 роки тому +5

    I sit here astonished by the sheer amount of food in that army pack, when comparing that to the sad EPAs of the german army.
    ... you guys get *cinnamon cake*!

  • @seanchristensen4181
    @seanchristensen4181 2 роки тому +3

    Just found your channel and absolutely love it! I am just wondering in your area where you go, do you have to do anything for animal prevention/encounters? I'm from Canada, so when we go out, have to store foods and what not separately, bear spray, etc. I realize that this is a somewhat survival scenario, but am genially curious if it is something you have to prepare for normally. Sorry if you have talked about this in another episode, I'm still new and working my way through your content. Anyhow, love this, keep up the amazing channel!

  • @jesmitty7639
    @jesmitty7639 3 роки тому +5

    I’m sitting here having a glass of wine, and watching your show. I’m taken back to my service days, me and some of my friends would go camping and goofing off in the woods. Good times, thanks for the show. And, rekindling some great memories.

    • @DietrichMikowski
      @DietrichMikowski 3 роки тому +1

      Hey there. When was your service? Mine was late 90's.

  • @zanewest5732
    @zanewest5732 3 роки тому +5

    I'm learning a lot of stuff, me and my buddy are trying to build an off-grid place like this because we don't have the money for a cabin, and we did a 7 day survival, and we did well, so yeah thank you.

    • @Spaghetti742
      @Spaghetti742 11 місяців тому

      Cabin-wise couldn’t you build one with surrounding trees with a saw, a bunch of lumber spikes, and some determination? I mean it’s just a bunch of trees stacked to make a wall. Forgive me though, im kind of new to this.

  • @nigelgregory4777
    @nigelgregory4777 3 роки тому +2

    Nice one Mike, a couple of tips on MRE, heat up the cinnamon bun it's awesome, MRE are made to eat hot or cold that is why you get hot and cold drink options, in the field the smell of a brew will give you away, they are not meant to fill you up, just give you the energy to keep going you can't sleep off a steak dinner in the middle of a firefight, and another thing they don't tell you is they make you constipated, once again it's a combat thing they are made to be used for up to three days then you need a trip to the cookhouse, but they are brilliant for an overnight back packing trip, light, no washing up, and gives you loads of energy to keep going, a rat pack is normally 4000-4500 calories if you include everything in it,
    Take care Mike, see you soon.

  • @WiltshireMan
    @WiltshireMan 3 роки тому +3

    Good to see you out on a camp again Mike. I am sure looking forward to getting out again myself soon. I'm glad we are moving into Spring:)
    That was a fancy watch showing you when the sun was setting. I usually hold my hand out at arms length. Each finger above the horizon is roughly
    equal to 15 minutes.
    All the best
    Sandy

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks Sandy, it sure is nice to see signs of spring. I feel like it has been a long winter and so much rain! Bring on the warmer weather.

  • @OregonMikeH
    @OregonMikeH Рік тому +2

    Thank You mike, YA know for the countless reasons I always come back to your Ch, as I've mentioned before, Your Host Demeanor is the icing on the cake. Thanks Pal, As Always, Blessings from Oregon. .. Mike.

  • @damioncutler1115
    @damioncutler1115 3 роки тому +3

    I love the British MRE kits, all the ones I've had were lovely, apart from the sticky toffee pudding. That one supprised me 🤢

  • @luskvideoproductions869
    @luskvideoproductions869 Рік тому +1

    Great vid! I suppose that really dry ginger cake might have been that way so you could dunk it with tea or coffee or some liquid...what I gather from a lot of these rations videos out there is that the dry ration items are usually supposed to go with a liquid...and it's something not really explained, you just kinda learn from trial and error experimentation. This was especially true with hardtack in ye olde ration kits from Civil War/19th Century and what not. Happy trails!!

  • @kingtiger9475
    @kingtiger9475 3 роки тому +9

    hello from germany too

    • @Shokwave8
      @Shokwave8 3 роки тому

      Dieser Kommentar ist nun Eigentum der Bundesrepublik Deutschland!

  • @dgthall
    @dgthall 3 роки тому +2

    Man, now I really want to get out in the woods, even though I don't have half the equipment... even a day trip chowing on MREs sounds great. Spring's not quite here in Wisconsin USA - snow's still melting - but time to start pondering possibilities...

  • @chrismyash
    @chrismyash 3 роки тому +3

    ORP ration packs are 👌🏻
    Nice watch too btw, addicted to those metrics 🤓

  • @ЕвгениГеоргиев-л6е
    @ЕвгениГеоргиев-л6е 3 роки тому +2

    Greеtings from Bulgaria🇧🇬❤! Aren't you afraid of the sleep outdoors?😃

    • @siegmartrenkler4189
      @siegmartrenkler4189 3 роки тому +2

      I always wonder about that, too. Is the woodland fenced in, so you don't get a surprise visit from wildlife? Would hate to be woken up by a boar.

    • @jjudy5869
      @jjudy5869 3 роки тому +1

      From what I've seen, in the British woods, your biggest danger is angry pensioners whacking your shins with their walking sticks.

    • @ЕвгениГеоргиев-л6е
      @ЕвгениГеоргиев-л6е 3 роки тому +1

      @@jjudy5869 😆😆

  • @Cookerab
    @Cookerab 3 роки тому +4

    Steve is about to appear. Nice hiss..... lmao

  • @zippitydoodah5693
    @zippitydoodah5693 Рік тому +2

    I would have made every single one of those diagonal logs exactly twice as long as you made them. It would be the exact same number of cuts. You have plenty of available wood. And it would have made your shelter way more comfortable and useful.

  • @Exodus26.13Pi
    @Exodus26.13Pi 3 роки тому +3

    My brother waited 25 years to tell me he saw a Sasquatch. Have you seen or heard anything.

  • @elelionelohim3668
    @elelionelohim3668 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video buddy, it's good idea for videos to taste different ration meals 😋😋😋😋😋

  • @gibbykirwan7788
    @gibbykirwan7788 3 роки тому +8

    Def try the German/Austrian army packs. They're great

  • @MedeniFilm
    @MedeniFilm 3 роки тому +2

    Prelepa priroda... Kolibe... Šuma... Bravo za video !
    Beautiful nature... Cottages... Forest... Well done for the video !

  • @everisbridger1077
    @everisbridger1077 3 роки тому +3

    I really enjoyed this. I need to find myself a woodland with permission to camp and, of course, leave no trace

  • @SirMintfelix
    @SirMintfelix 2 роки тому +1

    What is up my brother from South Korea 🇰🇷wow i feel your English is England

  • @itzz_mitch7191
    @itzz_mitch7191 3 роки тому +3

    Tomato and pasta salad is amazing from a British ration pack when ever I have a ration I try and get one

  • @Cal47
    @Cal47 3 роки тому +1

    Can I ask where these woods are. Trying to get my son outside a bit more. He wants to do camping and so do I. Looks like a good beginner place to start.

  • @riuphane
    @riuphane 3 роки тому +8

    I'm surprised you didn't get more suggestions for rations. The US rations aren't bad, but I'd suggest Australian, Canadian, and Swiss. I'm sure there are others who have more experience or better suggestions, but I thought this might get you started. I tend to enjoy having MREs on camping/hiking trips, just super convenient and tend to taste pretty good without much effort, not to mention you need little to no additional kit...

    • @mikefandango2296
      @mikefandango2296 3 роки тому

      After one tour of Iraq and two of Afghanistan, swapping ration packs was a must, for the sake of variation. Brit ration packs seemed about the best . US were good but not as much choice. The Canadian one I tried wasn’t bad........the Australians where only there in small numbers, the Swiss well they weren’t anywhere to be seen so never got the chance to try!

  • @nordwestbeiwest1899
    @nordwestbeiwest1899 3 роки тому +2

    Try the German Bundeswehr one-man pack for 24 hours! Preferably the older ones in a cardboard box! They're the best in NATO.

  • @grahamcameron4619
    @grahamcameron4619 3 роки тому +5

    Brits really need to adopt the flameless heater that US MREs use. All you need is an ounce of water and a "rock or something."

    • @thunderusnight
      @thunderusnight 3 роки тому

      The problem is the US doesn't wanna give up secrets

    • @joshwalker4506
      @joshwalker4506 3 роки тому +1

      Most lads just use a jetboil

    • @4002corbe
      @4002corbe 3 роки тому

      Can’t boil water though, that’s the reason…

  • @loganfullerton5751
    @loganfullerton5751 3 роки тому +1

    Find an MRE from Ireland. It may come with Guinness.

  • @annoyed707
    @annoyed707 3 роки тому +3

    Ah, the luxury of trees.

  • @BlackshacksBushcraft
    @BlackshacksBushcraft 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant. Thanks Mike. Really enjoyed this one. Loved your watch too.

  • @galbraith2
    @galbraith2 3 роки тому +4

    It may be too deep, or too many roots from the pines, but I've seen others dig the duff out down to dirt before making the fire. Just extra precaution. Keep on keeping on. 1.77M is a lot of subs. Nice!

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +2

      The Dakota fire pit? It would be far too dangerous to do that on this type of peaty soil. Great for clay based soils though 👍🏻

    • @galbraith2
      @galbraith2 3 роки тому +1

      @@TAOutdoors Not a Dakota fire pit. Just clearing the duff. You answered my question though. “Peaty soil”. Clearing the duff would do very little as the soil below it is still filled with organic matter that would also burn. Yes. I am more accustomed to clay soils. 2-3” of duff removal and your down to soil that is safe for a fire.
      Thanks for responding. One of 1.77 million. 😁

  • @griffin5226
    @griffin5226 2 роки тому +1

    You should probably keep the IFAK on top of the cup with a tourniquet where that Israeli bandage is for ease of access and mark its location on the outside of the pack

  • @PaleGhost69
    @PaleGhost69 3 роки тому +8

    It might be fun to bring some random fruit seeds and see if you can grow some wild foragables at the forests you frequent.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +4

      The deer would have them so fast

    • @PaleGhost69
      @PaleGhost69 3 роки тому +3

      @@TAOutdoors Let the deer have at them. All it would take is chilling apple or stonefruit seeds and bringing them with. If they survive the deer pressure, they'll go on to feed the deer and other wildlife for years while providing a treat for any passerby when in season. There is literally no reason not to do it.

    • @tomgillespie195
      @tomgillespie195 3 роки тому +3

      @@PaleGhost69 have you met deer no survivors😂😂

    • @PaleGhost69
      @PaleGhost69 3 роки тому +2

      @@tomgillespie195 I've seen a good handful of deer pressure survivors and I can link you permaculture channels who have too.

    • @BlackCrossCrusader
      @BlackCrossCrusader 3 роки тому +3

      Fruit and veg for wildlife. Game and wild food for people. Win-win!

  • @joakimblomqvist7229
    @joakimblomqvist7229 2 роки тому +2

    I so appreciate you getting back to camping, shelters, bushcrafting stuff! Thanks ever so much! 👍

  • @dontlook3650
    @dontlook3650 3 роки тому +5

    you should do this more often, just making shelters and reviewing the food bricks. nice!

  • @missredumbrella
    @missredumbrella Рік тому +2

    thanks for this upload and the channel man....planning a solo camp real soon :)

  • @bobbiesox6289
    @bobbiesox6289 3 роки тому +4

    Great explore!
    Your videos are so cool, not only do you take us outdoors, but you show us how to survive in the wilderness!
    Thank you so much!
    Take care, be safe!
    Hope your wife and daughter are doing well.

  • @christianhorner001
    @christianhorner001 3 роки тому +2

    Hello from 🇦🇺 love how easy camping is where you live. Down here we would be clearing out snakes and spiders. While making sure there's no crocodiles, wild pigs, dingos or even bush fires out to kill us. ✌️

  • @selfretired3025
    @selfretired3025 3 роки тому +5

    I heard the french had wine in theirs

    • @jackholt5974
      @jackholt5974 3 роки тому +1

      That'd help a hell of a lot under the circumstances lol

    • @selfretired3025
      @selfretired3025 3 роки тому

      @@jackholt5974 Being that the circumstances aren't real, and he wants to try different MREs. The Russian ones apparently have great pate', if one likes creamed meat products.

  • @ralphtorsiello4874
    @ralphtorsiello4874 2 роки тому +2

    Very well done explaining how to provide necessities and tips along the way, very well narrated, viewer friendly and stays interesting through the entire video. Thank you.

  • @Szkola.Przetrwania
    @Szkola.Przetrwania 3 роки тому +2

    You may want to try Polish MRE, we have really famous hardtacks. Great video as always!

  • @TheMidknight379
    @TheMidknight379 3 роки тому +1

    I like the US MRE's because they have heaters and you don't have to make a fire. The US MRE's are very tasty too.

  • @Objective-Observer
    @Objective-Observer 3 роки тому +1

    The Dry Cake is like a Jumbo Tea Biscuit. In the States we dunk those in coffee. I would have added a coffee sachet [packet] to the hot chocolate. I LOVED the back story of your teacher, and I always appreciate your teaching and explanations on why you do what you do. Thank you for this awesome trip to the forrest. I really enjoyed.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому +2

      The cake would probably have absorbed a pint of coffee!! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Cheers - Mike

    • @Objective-Observer
      @Objective-Observer 3 роки тому +2

      @@TAOutdoors lol... yes, they are that dry.... ooo, that might make an interesting tiramisu.

  • @mr.nobody3912
    @mr.nobody3912 3 роки тому +1

    I have all ways wanted to do a 24 hour 🤔in the woods just that im 14😬 sooo if my skill dont work out dead 💀 lol

  • @mt-9320
    @mt-9320 3 роки тому +2

    When I was younger I'd do this kind of thing, just make a little lean to and just enjoy the scenery!
    Now I'd just use a little tarp when going drinking with people or something and make a little cover

  • @jacklm3108
    @jacklm3108 3 роки тому +1

    Hi I love your videos I was just gonna ask what forest is that your camping in and could other people

  • @Zoniy
    @Zoniy 3 роки тому +2

    Am i the only one who hears '' Russians '' instead of '' Rations ''' ?

  • @dayonmage3946
    @dayonmage3946 2 роки тому +1

    Never seen matches like that.
    Man, I just now had an ecosystem favorability realization...if you were attempting this same survival challenge in South America or Africa, it'd be a completely hostile environment w/ countless risks and obstacles that you simply don't have to face in the Northern Hemisphere of places like England and North America. The trade off being that it's harder to stay dry, perhaps. Though admittedly there's substantial humidity in those more monkeys, bananas, insects oriented regions of the globe. So perhaps staying dry remains just as crucial for them as it would for a survivalist woodsman in colder climates adjacent to the North Atlantic...but yeah, you're fortunate to live in a favorable ecosystem that's not too hostile or dangerous.

    • @dayonmage3946
      @dayonmage3946 2 роки тому

      At least, the wilderness in England isn't necessarily hostile in and of itself, obviously the same cannot be said for densely populated areas of England as it's an increasingly densely populated and fragmented ruined societal format. Basically London is as dangerous a place as you could ever find, and certainly a jungle gone to the dogs in every respect. England may be ruined as a country, but there are still those who mourn and remember the legacy and glory of what England is and it's memory lives on. Especially in the countryside

  • @sassy2832
    @sassy2832 3 роки тому +2

    U must enjoy stuff like this when you can see perfectly without glasses very lucky

  • @jimoconnor6043
    @jimoconnor6043 3 роки тому +1

    Try the Norwegian MRE. The don't come in 24 hr packs, but individual meals. Pretty tasty and caloric content based a lot on cold weather ops. Got mine online when I was in Belgium a while back. Can't remember the website now.

  • @Wryhyperion
    @Wryhyperion 3 роки тому +1

    I've had american rations and pretty much breakfast are the worst and the spoons never reach the bottom.

  • @jeromeh9010
    @jeromeh9010 3 роки тому +2

    TA Outdoors has moved me to collect branches along walkways, when outside.

  • @susanbrown2909
    @susanbrown2909 3 роки тому +1

    Have you thought about doing a bow shape shelter where you bend hazel branches over into drilled out planks of wood.
    I think thats how the travellers used to make a shelter with a sheet or tarp draped over .
    Thanks TA.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  3 роки тому

      Yes they used to call the shelters “benders” I believe. Definitely something I’ll show in a future video

  • @mxtthewgk2941
    @mxtthewgk2941 3 роки тому +2

    I absolutely love your content and you are a great inspiration. Awesome video

  • @terryrobinson1416
    @terryrobinson1416 3 роки тому +2

    Check out Steve1989mreinfo he eats more rations from anywhere. Even a civil war one from 1860s

    • @bbranett2188
      @bbranett2188 3 роки тому +2

      Did you see the vid of him testing activated charcoal for food poisoning?

  • @tardismole
    @tardismole 3 роки тому +2

    My advice: avoid the beef stroganoff. That's all I'm saying.

  • @jaceurland2113
    @jaceurland2113 3 роки тому +1

    What watch is that? Looks awesome!

  • @CanadianSledDog
    @CanadianSledDog 3 роки тому +1

    Looked like paradise out there to me! The defender camper sounds interesting, I spent several months here and there living out of a 4runner and exploring. It's a great way to see more remote places.