2024 US Meal Cold Weather Chicken & Biscuit Dumplings MCW Review Ration Taste Testing Arctic MRE

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @OperatorDrewski
    @OperatorDrewski 24 дні тому +1606

    I live for the "clink" edit you do every time you hit a spoon on cups. That tradition goes very hard. Thank you Steve!

    • @jamesbrisendine
      @jamesbrisendine 24 дні тому +40

      Hell yeah, we got friggen Drewski in here!

    • @JavInDaUSA
      @JavInDaUSA 24 дні тому +4

      Nice!

    • @DraftySatyr
      @DraftySatyr 24 дні тому +1

      With the greatest of respect, you need to get out more!

    • @thesneakyapguy7172
      @thesneakyapguy7172 24 дні тому +9

      When a legend follows another legend on UA-cam

    • @MADDOGG2192
      @MADDOGG2192 23 дні тому +2

      It’s drewski!!

  • @commanderalpha722nd
    @commanderalpha722nd 23 дні тому +392

    17:43 “Tropical Beverage Base, so good…you can drink it” best advertisement I ever heard for a drink😂

    • @nicholasraciti3321
      @nicholasraciti3321 22 дні тому +14

      lol I read this right when he was saying it. Niceee

    • @kenonminion
      @kenonminion День тому

      @@nicholasraciti3321hahaha same wtf

  • @jakeandhenryvideos
    @jakeandhenryvideos 24 дні тому +1656

    Recently got some MREs as part of Hurricane relief and I was able to reenact some of these episodes. My family was shocked at how well I knew my way around the components and all the credit goes to you Steve.

    • @andrewallen9432
      @andrewallen9432 24 дні тому +105

      Glad to see you're here with us today! I hope everyone is safe and sound over there.

    • @slamcrank
      @slamcrank 24 дні тому +116

      Same! Super thankful for the wonderful FEMA folks that came out after Helene and made sure we were well fed. It made me wish I had a tray to put stuff out on and say "nice!". But the meals were really pretty great.

    • @Blu3-Fir3
      @Blu3-Fir3 24 дні тому +23

      Good to hear you made it out okay, fellow Floridian.

    • @aydenegan8507
      @aydenegan8507 24 дні тому +20

      Same i was hit with helene up in asheville. it was pretty funny

    • @importkiller77
      @importkiller77 24 дні тому +10

      Literally ate some today with others in Englewood Florida.

  • @rollastudent
    @rollastudent 22 дні тому +242

    Tropical punch in the arctic ration feels like a inside joke

    • @anibaldelgadillo2369
      @anibaldelgadillo2369 14 днів тому +6

      😂😂

    • @echodelta2172
      @echodelta2172 13 днів тому +12

      and it's hilarious in the most dad-joke way possible

    • @moorshound3243
      @moorshound3243 10 днів тому +1

      Yea when there should be some rum?

    • @ryanambsdorf2859
      @ryanambsdorf2859 10 днів тому +1

      ​@@moorshound3243straight from the Caribbean

    • @handlemonium
      @handlemonium 7 днів тому +1

      Hey I'm fReeeZing! Anybody got some pineapple, lime, and rum?

  • @lordvishnu8172
    @lordvishnu8172 24 дні тому +672

    Decades from now, Steve's coroner's report will read processed, but not overly processed. Nice.
    Steve will be preserved in a gusset-reinforced thermostabilized retort pouch.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +442

      Nice! I hope they save it for display

    • @moriganna67ify
      @moriganna67ify 23 дні тому +11

      ​@@Steve1989MRE😂❤😊

    • @AmericanBadger87
      @AmericanBadger87 23 дні тому +41

      @@Steve1989MREI just hope we never get to hear the hiss 😅

    • @maninchair6648
      @maninchair6648 23 дні тому +36

      Let's get him out on a tray.

    • @moriganna67ify
      @moriganna67ify 23 дні тому +1

      @maninchair6648 😄 🤣 good one!

  • @dragoon124544
    @dragoon124544 23 дні тому +170

    Steve is what all UA-cam should be no bs Clickbait thumbnails or titles just straight to the point content that is entertaining to watch

    • @billiemack64
      @billiemack64 19 днів тому +1

      Yep. Love his channel. Super original premise, entertaining for some reason. And he seems like a cool dude. Win for the channel.

  • @nickvaandrager4392
    @nickvaandrager4392 24 дні тому +827

    Let’s all just be grateful we have Steve in our lives

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +324

      Hey thanks man I appreciate ya stopping by

    • @mason96575
      @mason96575 24 дні тому +9

      Steve I grew up with you 🥺

    • @xChimkin
      @xChimkin 24 дні тому +2

      steve-san hai

    • @DesertStateInEU
      @DesertStateInEU 23 дні тому +1

      Yeah until he gets his hands on another MRE from 1899 and that one will actually punch his clock. I mean like this content too, but his immune system has been at war with Steve for like 9 years now.

    • @Rednarrr
      @Rednarrr 23 дні тому +1

      @@DesertStateInEU you seem fun at parties.

  • @christophermontoya6178
    @christophermontoya6178 21 день тому +61

    As a Retired United States Marine ( 0321 & 0331 ) that has done the extreme cold weather training and been deployed to the arctic circle for a year it’s not just possible to eat 3 Cold Weather MRE’s in a day it’s absolutely necessary because of the physical exertion and calorie expenditure……

    • @eloquentsarcasm
      @eloquentsarcasm 7 днів тому +3

      Army grunt here, I concur, just WALKING in heavy snow burns insane amounts of calories, not to mention how much you burn keeping core temp up. Winter in Panmunjom Korea we ate like hogs because just a basic patrol for a couple hours would make you feel like you ran a marathon with a small car strapped to your back.
      Sua Sponte brother, worked with some Jarheads during my time, and one of my best friends joined the Corps when I joined the Army for Desert Shield/Desert Storm. You Devildogs are alright, just gotta remember to never leave glue sticks or crayons out, or they'll be eaten, lol.

  • @diggerspeedshop80
    @diggerspeedshop80 24 дні тому +1418

    Let's get this out on a tray!!!

  • @TobeyFairre7861
    @TobeyFairre7861 23 дні тому +209

    Last night when this was uploaded, I hit a milestone in my weight loss journey. For the first time in nearly a decade, I'm below 250 lbs, down from 330, and halfway to my goal of reaching 160 lbs! Today was a good day. Have a great one!

    • @melissalambert7615
      @melissalambert7615 23 дні тому +9

      Good for you! Keep up the good work.

    • @ididthisonpulpous6526
      @ididthisonpulpous6526 23 дні тому +10

      Great job man! Glad you see it as a journey. Celebrate your health!

    • @gargarbinks1972
      @gargarbinks1972 22 дні тому +3

      Dont his videos make you hungry

    • @hedgeearthridge6807
      @hedgeearthridge6807 21 день тому +7

      ​@@gargarbinks1972 His videos have taught me how to think strategically about food, and a surprising amount about food science and nutrition. I can see it being incredibly helpful for anyone struggling with weight. You can plan ahead, and even design your own rations to bring to work instead of junk food and fast food. And when you put yourself in that frame of mind, you're able to eat less and still be satisfied.
      I'm gonna bring freeze-dried coffee to work instead of energy drinks, and dried cranberries or granola for snacks instead of candy. Eventually start bringing a hearty entree, like red beans and rice.

    • @coreydavis3063
      @coreydavis3063 21 день тому +5

      Keep on going. im down to 180, was 250 trying to get to 170. Last 10 pounds are hard

  • @icecreamday401
    @icecreamday401 24 дні тому +81

    Hell yeah, Steve is doing the world a service by eating mres on camera, both new and old ones. everything becomes old over time, so thank you for preserving old history and the current times, Steve.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +31

      Hey thanks dude I appreciate ya big time.

  • @infraRedRidingHood
    @infraRedRidingHood 18 днів тому +12

    Ptsd has been very hard I've been having to stop myself breaking down crying in public but Steve your videos are one of the few things that are instantly calming your music brings me to the moment and the videos help me eat nice job Steve its nice to know your at home now relaxing or what ever maybe eating a ration we should play Battlefield 1942 sometime

  • @charleslisauskas9067
    @charleslisauskas9067 24 дні тому +65

    Steve, I cant thank you enough for getting me into rations and ration collection. I love it and I love the culture. Love you and love what you do.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +43

      That's super cool dude right on, thank you too and I hope you find nothin but the best of cool stuff out there. Take care!

  • @fnxtugboat3541
    @fnxtugboat3541 22 дні тому +10

    Been watching this dude for like 10 years it feels like. Don't ever change Steve. I like knowing what i'm getting into with an MRE video.

  • @reggiegarcia07
    @reggiegarcia07 24 дні тому +230

    ALWAYS a great day when Steve posts

  • @gelvy-q2f
    @gelvy-q2f 24 дні тому +19

    16:05 "It’s almost like food sorcery. It’s really something else-more like food science, or maybe just food magic. Just food science." Words can hardly express the joy this brought me. Also, that 'best before' date is remarkable. Another awesome review, thanks Steve.

  • @Backwardskey
    @Backwardskey 24 дні тому +343

    You can't just drop a bombshell video at 11 PM on a weekday, Steve

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +231

      I know man it's a tad late in the evening. Thanks for stoppin by anyway!

    • @chasem8491
      @chasem8491 24 дні тому +19

      @@Steve1989MRE Ah it's all gewd Steve-man! Nice! Your vids brighten my day just a little better!

    • @lesleybruner1008
      @lesleybruner1008 24 дні тому +8

      Heck yeah Steve awesome bombshell vid

    • @radicalwetwood
      @radicalwetwood 22 дні тому +1

      18:56 😊😊

    • @radicalwetwood
      @radicalwetwood 22 дні тому

      😊

  • @mattmcfadden5847
    @mattmcfadden5847 22 дні тому +18

    I want to see Steve do a tour of a ration production facility and nerd out with the scientists who develop them.

    • @MarcAnthem
      @MarcAnthem 3 дні тому

      That would be the coolest episode of modern marvels ever

  • @nartho6588
    @nartho6588 24 дні тому +71

    After having moved across a chunk of the country and start a new chapter of my life, Steve always makes the day better. Thanks for your amazing vids!

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +53

      Hey man I hope this new phase is seriously the best one yet. Wishing you good vibes and nothin but the best!. Thanks for stopping by, take care & see ya around

    • @echodelta2172
      @echodelta2172 13 днів тому +1

      Steve is a constant we can always rely on

  • @Myaora
    @Myaora 24 дні тому +5

    Was having a bit of a meh day and this was just the thing I needed to cheer me up, thank you for the years of joy this channel has brought me

  • @timbukk2chainz594
    @timbukk2chainz594 24 дні тому +76

    When those chicken dumplings expire, I'll still be watching!

  • @chilledandthrilledforever
    @chilledandthrilledforever 20 днів тому +1

    Watching from South Africa, this is one of my favourite channels, he really knows his stuff, I can't even imagine the amount of work that goes into these videos.

  • @KateRambo
    @KateRambo 24 дні тому +139

    Fresh off the production line, out the box and onto the tray! Hiss-tory in the making! Thanks for the showcase, Steve!

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +50

      Hey right on thanks Kate Rambo! Always great to see ya around and hope you and yours have a fun & safe Halloween!

    • @KateRambo
      @KateRambo 24 дні тому +13

      @ right back at ya big man! Alright! See ya!

    • @AnonymousWatcher37
      @AnonymousWatcher37 18 днів тому +2

      ​@@Steve1989MRENiice!

  • @Forgetthereality
    @Forgetthereality 23 дні тому +2

    Let's get this video out on the view tray! Nice! Okay let's start with thanking Steve for being such a wonderful and consistent part of our many varied lives and days for all these years! Thanks Steve!

  • @Brandon-xx4ry
    @Brandon-xx4ry 24 дні тому +80

    I love the double video uploads, nice. Thanks Steve.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +48

      Hey right on man thanks for giving 'em a look!

    • @patrickstroup9347
      @patrickstroup9347 24 дні тому

      I only got one notification .. I had my first mre last week it was a newer one .. tortellini OMG is was so flavorful .
      If put on a plate I'd assume it came from a fine Italian restauraint AmAZINg

  • @colonelsanders82
    @colonelsanders82 23 дні тому +4

    I am fasting for a medical test while watching this. Terrible idea. Great video.

  • @ogenan2
    @ogenan2 24 дні тому +88

    And here I thought my day couldn’t get any better. NICE!

  • @mizuki4002
    @mizuki4002 22 дні тому +23

    I honestly felt a little in awe/surprised seeing that "Best by 2053"...like damn I know it lasts "basically indefinitely" but I didn't think whole decades lol

  • @FlextaMcSignalz
    @FlextaMcSignalz 24 дні тому +71

    Wild to think if those nitrogen packed rations become standard issue, some grunt in a couple decades could be eating food that's still considered fresh when it was produced before they were born.

    • @stephenhardstaff6971
      @stephenhardstaff6971 23 дні тому +18

      If it's got 30year shelf life that means in 300 years a descendant of Steve will be testing it

    • @tedpeterson1156
      @tedpeterson1156 23 дні тому +3

      Freeze-dried Pork Patty and Beef Patty are 1982-ish and still fine, for certain values of “fine”.

    • @Arizmi
      @Arizmi 23 дні тому +1

      ​@@stephenhardstaff6971Such is the way

    • @Sakisaka_Rei
      @Sakisaka_Rei 22 дні тому +1

      Steve does eat food that is older than him.

  • @firefighterfd9
    @firefighterfd9 16 днів тому +5

    You could be having a shit day and ole steve just pops up and just elevates your entire mood

  • @DelayofUpload
    @DelayofUpload 24 дні тому +198

    Steve what an amazing gift you gave me and my girlfriend for our wedding tomorrow, not one but TWO uploads the night before, thanks man!

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +90

      Hey man, congrats on the wedding! Thanks for stopping by!

    • @AB0BA_69
      @AB0BA_69 24 дні тому +6

      Girlfriend? You mean fiance? Lol

    • @yaboiflats6986
      @yaboiflats6986 24 дні тому

      ​@@AB0BA_69tomato tomato

    • @DelayofUpload
      @DelayofUpload 24 дні тому +5

      @@AB0BA_69 My coworkers say that but man it just sounds so boujee I can't do it lol.

    • @WaterFruitTree
      @WaterFruitTree 24 дні тому +8

      MRE catering?

  • @davidclarey4461
    @davidclarey4461 24 дні тому +32

    It's nice to have a new video from steve to watch to unwind after work. Nice!!

    • @Matt-pi9jo
      @Matt-pi9jo 24 дні тому +1

      Mmkay!

    • @pomona1976
      @pomona1976 24 дні тому

      Same here, just got off work and was very happy to see it!! Perfect thing to watch after a long day!

  • @buffkonovalov325
    @buffkonovalov325 19 днів тому

    I've been watching you for years Steve and I love it when you say "let's get that out on a tray" it seems like the simplest things in life makes you very happy..great job 👍

  • @shareefomar99
    @shareefomar99 24 дні тому +122

    Glad to see you're still alive, Steve!

    • @AB0BA_69
      @AB0BA_69 24 дні тому +5

      He didn't eat any ukrainian MREs so he is fine 😂

    • @galilelollel9658
      @galilelollel9658 24 дні тому +1

      ​@@AB0BA_69well he did but it was a older version one and not war version soooo all good 😂

    • @Thebarrelriderino
      @Thebarrelriderino 24 дні тому +3

      Steve will outlive us all

    • @jc9276
      @jc9276 23 дні тому +2

      Why wouldn't he be alive 😂

  • @Steelflight773
    @Steelflight773 19 днів тому +3

    I have to stop watching you when I am hungry. This meal looks so delicious since I love chicken and dumplings.

  • @eltonjohntubola3212
    @eltonjohntubola3212 24 дні тому +6

    I just rewatched some of the old vids and now I'm blessed to watch a new one.

  • @WeePandas
    @WeePandas 17 днів тому +1

    That looked utterly delicious! It's good to see such a selection in cold weather rations.

  • @worldcure7883
    @worldcure7883 24 дні тому +11

    Gonna pick some of these up next month for my excursions in the mountains this winter. Have a bunch of the Seafood Chowder from last year but these look downright cozy, total bodywarming morale boosters.
    No more budget dehydrated chicken soup in my drybags this thing is the all in one chicken soup for the soul.
    My local surplus guy probably already has bins of these Ive been missing out on gathering all summer, thanks for the insight as always Steve!

    • @dtaylor10chuckufarle
      @dtaylor10chuckufarle 24 дні тому +1

      I've had these and they're good: just like real chicken and dumplings. Glad I stocked up on seafood chowder - that's outstanding!

  • @debsreno911
    @debsreno911 24 дні тому +1

    Thank youuuuu!!! Always a good day when I see your MRE vids. ☺️

  • @David_Crayford
    @David_Crayford 24 дні тому +13

    The food science is interesting; the nutrition, manufacture and preservation you cover. I always learn something. I will have to find an explainer to undertand those listed components better.

    • @emilymschoener9193
      @emilymschoener9193 14 днів тому

      I completely agree, I’m fascinated by the food science that goes into these. Same with the history of food for space travel…

  • @wafflesnfalafel1
    @wafflesnfalafel1 23 дні тому +1

    Nice! I've got that very Mountain House dinner in my hiking and emergency pack, it's really pretty good. Thanks for the vid sir.

  • @starrionx1
    @starrionx1 24 дні тому +15

    Awesome! New Steve content! Brightening a tough week.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +13

      Hey man thanks for checking this one out and hope you have a relaxing night and also wishing you a good day for tomorrow.

    • @djvarhall8314
      @djvarhall8314 23 дні тому

      Always excited about the new content! Can’t agree more to this comment.

  • @Zachc895
    @Zachc895 21 день тому +4

    Those mountain house bags are pretty good took a few camping and they definitely hit the spot

  • @fatihcam914
    @fatihcam914 24 дні тому +4

    The best person to watch when winding down and chilling, great video Steve.

  • @ekisfrole3118
    @ekisfrole3118 23 дні тому

    The most satisfying and calming channel on UA-cam. Thank you, Steve!

  • @elis7081
    @elis7081 24 дні тому +10

    I was just thinking about a new video from you. Thanks, steve!

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +10

      Hey right on man perfect timing! Thanks for stopping by

  • @AnythingKush
    @AnythingKush 24 дні тому +2

    Hey Steve! Good video as always. I just wanted to say how awesome you are and how kind you are with your replies. You are a very kind soul and always have a positive outlook. Thank you for being you. Take care.

  • @wildthinair
    @wildthinair 24 дні тому +7

    Thanks Steve for everything you do ❤ 🇬🇧

  • @devthegoober9142
    @devthegoober9142 23 дні тому

    ive been watching you on and off for about 6 years now. you just consistently make great content. never thought id find so much enjoyment watching someone else eat. love ya steve

  • @socoamarettojustine
    @socoamarettojustine 24 дні тому +8

    Yet another great video from Steve! Thank you for being awesome, and have a safe and happy Halloween!!

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +7

      Hey right on thanks so much hope you have a fun and safe halloween and take care!

  • @billmccloy
    @billmccloy 22 дні тому +1

    Hey Steve. Great video! FYI: with Mountain House, you need to give it 15-20 minutes to rehydrate fully. At 20 minutes, there shouldn’t be any free fluid remaining, meaning it has rehydrated properly. Also, you must use between 12-16 oz of water only, based upon the entree.

  • @MrBirdonawire
    @MrBirdonawire 24 дні тому +4

    Hell yeah Steve. Just started snowing here. Perfect timing my man! This warms me up for sure.

  • @scarylarry6190
    @scarylarry6190 16 днів тому +1

    Man, I love your videos Steve! Whenever a new one comes out I just say to myself, “nice.”
    Can’t wait until you do another older one that has some old cigarettes to review. I don’t smoke anymore but get some secondhand satisfaction from you describing an aged smoke 😂
    Wish you all the best from Florida!

  • @ThePageofCups
    @ThePageofCups 24 дні тому +14

    Glad to see you're okay after the storm(s), Steve.

  • @ericroberts4077
    @ericroberts4077 21 день тому

    I love watching these. Reminds me of when I was a kid my dad would end up with surplus he bought in case we lost power and when they almost expired he would let us have them and play “war/survival” with as kids loved it

  • @Mike-cb9bq
    @Mike-cb9bq 24 дні тому +21

    30 years for the chicken dumplings! We’re going to need a follow up in 30 years.

  • @owenhickey7064
    @owenhickey7064 14 днів тому

    That goes so well together. Everything can be stuck into the main to enhance it. They should all be like that. Top stuff as always!

  • @u2beuser714
    @u2beuser714 24 дні тому +10

    U.S mres are so underrated man, small package yet has so many things in them!

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +11

      This one was a real beaut too - kinda has it all with that pound cake and ramen. New menu is a hit too - worth trying out.

  • @jakej4194
    @jakej4194 16 днів тому

    This was hands down my favorite. I was up in Alaska from the end of January to March this year and this one was so damn good and kept me warm!

  • @69Dartman
    @69Dartman 24 дні тому +9

    Glad to see a new video, the meal looks pretty good 👍

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +7

      Thanks for giving it a look! That main course is pinnacle freeze dried comfort food.

    • @69Dartman
      @69Dartman 24 дні тому +1

      Going to watch the other one next 😎

  • @Ultrachris2k
    @Ultrachris2k 24 дні тому

    What a gift from the Gods! Getting 2 steve videos at once! Greetings again from South Africa brother!

  • @Island_Times
    @Island_Times 24 дні тому +4

    Love ya video's Steve !
    Lets get this out onto a tray !

  • @ww2buff111
    @ww2buff111 21 день тому

    Hey Steve! Used to watch your videos as a little kid and now I’m 19! Keep up your classic style and videos man!

  • @xXPersephonyXx
    @xXPersephonyXx 24 дні тому +5

    What a perfect way to end the day. Thanks, Steve!

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +5

      Hey thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have a great night!

  • @michaelbruce6190
    @michaelbruce6190 21 день тому +1

    We missed you Steve, thankfully you're back and your new videos are are awesome, as usual. Those Mountain House meals are so good, but they are pricey. I tried the chili Mac just to see what these meals are all about and it was so good, $19 for the package but absolutely worth it if things ever get to the point where this kind of food is the only thing available.

  • @TreeFrogOnATree
    @TreeFrogOnATree 24 дні тому +15

    A nice warming video on a nice cold day. :)

  • @brianbaird3
    @brianbaird3 23 дні тому +2

    Another amazing video. Nice!

  • @BLaDGuRu
    @BLaDGuRu 21 день тому +3

    13:13 "The hot sauce is incredible with it" Apparently Solid Snake made a guest appearance in this video

  • @Fuhrious
    @Fuhrious 23 дні тому +6

    3:56 to pretend you are with Steve in his MRE cave and he’s telling you to smell the chicken smell. “Smell”

  • @jonathanlie9287
    @jonathanlie9287 24 дні тому +12

    I love seeing you post. A nice reminder 500 year old pork hasn’t killed you. And it’s so wholesome what you do. And I’m %99 sure I’m projecting but seeing you in your room I feel like, well, you struggle but are able to push past it and gift us all with these videos. Thank you Steve

  • @SoraZ2112
    @SoraZ2112 24 дні тому

    It’s been awhile since I’ve watched. Glad to see you’re still getting this out in a tray. Nice.

  • @FoxYerSox
    @FoxYerSox 24 дні тому +5

    Just came back from a nice 3 day backpacking trip and we planned Mountain House for our second dinner. I was very excited to give them a go because I had never had a MRE other than when an old friend brought back some from his service days 20 years ago. I was not prepared for how good these are! I'm a chef professionally, and I was expecting "school cafeteria at it's best" levels of food...but holy goodness, I couldn't have been more wrong. We had yellow curry, pad Thai, and buffalo mac and cheese, and all three were insanely good! Not a plug because down with consumerism, but, if you're in need of a MRE, then absolutely get Mountain House stuff!

  • @DavidP089
    @DavidP089 23 дні тому

    Just what I needed on a cozy Thursday morning. Thanks.

  • @tfcooks
    @tfcooks 24 дні тому +9

    This is one of my favorite Mountain House backpacking meals. Do our soldiers get the breakfast biscuits and gravy as well? I hope so it's the best.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  24 дні тому +8

      I don't think they get that one, but thankfully they have this. What a eat new menu

  • @WilliamEspinosa-f8d
    @WilliamEspinosa-f8d 23 дні тому

    Good morning, sir! It's always a pleasure. You are appreciated, sir. Love and respect from Maine 👊 ❤️ 🇺🇲

  • @MrBirdonawire
    @MrBirdonawire 24 дні тому +36

    So glad they went with Mountain House. Legitimately my favorite backpacking food. Always hits the spot after a 12 hour hike. I think it is a step up from the other “outdoor” food companies out there. Steve, give me another whiff of that!

    • @erad67
      @erad67 24 дні тому +6

      I think they used Mountain House before they sold to the public. May have started as a government contracting company.

    • @MrBirdonawire
      @MrBirdonawire 23 дні тому +6

      @ Yeah it totally did start as a contractor for the US military. I think it was Vietnam or maybe a bit earlier (I will have to look that up though). I know it was being created for long range patrols. They were even the meals eaten in our space program, including the moon. But then they disappeared from MRE’s. I think once I got a granola packet during my time, that was mountain house. But I think for some reason the company shifted to more of the civilian market. I’m just super happy to see them coming back into the military sphere and staying hard now. Because they really do produce some delicious food.

    • @tedpeterson1156
      @tedpeterson1156 23 дні тому +2

      LRRPs and Oregon Freeze Dry Foods aka Mountain House. Good for hikers with ready sources of water, they kinda suck at best. Nutritionally poor and Way Way too much sodium and chemicals and preservatives. Tasty in small doses.

    • @greenockscatman
      @greenockscatman 23 дні тому +2

      30 year shelf life is mad, considering how good it looks!

    • @MisterNi
      @MisterNi 23 дні тому +1

      Their mains are too salty IMO but that's a cool fact to know as I didn't know Mountain House was used in the space program. The meals were probably cold weather meals though and they likely wouldn't be in Vietnam though as the Meal, Combat, Individual (MCI) is what people were eating in Vietnam when out in the field. When I was stationed in Greenland while in the Army in the early 2000s I did get Mountain House granola with milk and fruit in a cold weather MRE on a few occasions for breakfast. Absolutely no one ate them cold though, especially in the winter. Not great but not bad if you weren't close enough to eat at a mess hall. 😄

  • @dancineevee
    @dancineevee 24 дні тому

    Hey steve, ever since I started watching your videos, I've been so curious about getting some of my own MRE rations for myself! You make them look so good!

  • @elizabethbarmann5361
    @elizabethbarmann5361 24 дні тому +12

    Just when all hope is lost… a new video from Steve…NICE!!❤❤

  • @tictackpainting9983
    @tictackpainting9983 23 дні тому

    The wife and I were out shopping and as soon as the videos dropped I told her to go ahead and we would meet up later. Then of course I sat down and enjoyed them both. Thank you Steve for all the videos.

  • @tripwire3992
    @tripwire3992 24 дні тому +14

    Steve, i believe you to be the best content creator right now, minimal flashiness, straight to the point, quality commentary ane informative.
    TLDR:
    Nice.

  • @brianreed4286
    @brianreed4286 19 днів тому +1

    another fantastic review

  • @Meltdown30Q
    @Meltdown30Q 24 дні тому +13

    uploading right before halloween?!? Nice.

  • @moonfireart3791
    @moonfireart3791 23 дні тому

    I look forward so much to these videos. Thank you Steve!

  • @asdf2593
    @asdf2593 24 дні тому +7

    1:23 that soup sounds like my knees

  • @bbysadie3
    @bbysadie3 20 днів тому

    I’ve been watching your videos.. for YEARS. Probably one of the few who’ve been with you since the start. But. I will never get tired of seeing those vegetable crackers or the pound cakes. Love these videos my guy 😂❤🥰

  • @sr.3161
    @sr.3161 24 дні тому +29

    Steve dropping vids all at once, it is a good Halloween

  • @steveturner3999
    @steveturner3999 23 дні тому

    "Just put it all together, why not" Steve you made a chicken extravaganza! Just add hot water. Food sorcery for sure. You've got me wanting to get into my Mountain House stash. I've got dozens of chicken & dumplings plus the MCW mains alone. Bought them when Mountain House was discontinuing them as they went to the Pro Paks. Thanks for hitting us with a new video.

  • @Hortonscakes
    @Hortonscakes 24 дні тому +4

    11:30 this looks better than the $1 pot pies in the grocery store 😋

  • @melissalambert7615
    @melissalambert7615 23 дні тому +1

    Mountain House, I've seen this in stores. Prob because I live in next town over from Albany, OR. Good review. I was interested in trying it. Does look high quality. Good you can eat out of pouch.

  • @Zubtec
    @Zubtec 23 дні тому +4

    Don't think I didn't see that glass magically appear at 6:34 Steve. Don't you dare.

  • @kenyenjones
    @kenyenjones 23 дні тому

    I love these videos so much. The depth Steve goes into about the meals is awesome, but my favorite part is how he gives little tidbits and history and reasoning for the different meals.
    Really love how you can see the evolution of foods served to soldiers during war. Would love to see a collab with Tasting History With Max Miller.

  • @WonderMasterReo
    @WonderMasterReo 24 дні тому +5

    There is something hilarious about seeing a best before date 30 years in the future

  • @allanburt5250
    @allanburt5250 23 дні тому

    Excellent review, that pack did look good. I agree they are getting better all the time.. cheers

  • @RainRaiderX
    @RainRaiderX 22 дні тому +3

    My week isn't complete until I watch Steve eating a MRE. Keep it up Steve!

  • @garrickbrewer8907
    @garrickbrewer8907 23 дні тому

    Steve I know that you are the literal icon of the internet when it comes to MREs, but if I could toss some advice: that mountain house meal looks like it wasn't mixed enough during hydration. That one is a particular favorite of.mine to take camping, and it absolutely needs the second mix halfway through hydration they recommend on the pouch to get a good thick broth on it.

  • @siralexandergrey2337
    @siralexandergrey2337 18 днів тому +5

    I practically shit a brick when he said the chicken and dumplings had 30 YEAR SHELF LIFE.

    • @TurmoilTom
      @TurmoilTom 4 дні тому

      Mkay, let's get this brick out onto a tray.

  • @bholdr----0
    @bholdr----0 18 днів тому +1

    ANY kind of chix n biscuits + dumplings or otherwise, have always been some of my fav dehydrated meals- standard biscuits and dumplings with sausage gravy is the gold standard, IMHO.
    Great review, as usual... Dang, I am hungry now. 😂

  • @anhduyo7613
    @anhduyo7613 24 дні тому +4

    2024, not 1924? A little disappointed but I'm glad you are still alive Steve.

  • @connerwheeler8581
    @connerwheeler8581 18 днів тому

    Thanks for helping me get through the navy! Love ya Steve

  • @anameofsomesort959
    @anameofsomesort959 24 дні тому +8

    I wonder what Steve gives out to trick-or-treaters