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

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @OperatorDrewski
    @OperatorDrewski Місяць тому +1774

    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 Місяць тому +44

      Hell yeah, we got friggen Drewski in here!

    • @JavInDaUSA
      @JavInDaUSA Місяць тому +4

      Nice!

    • @DraftySatyr
      @DraftySatyr Місяць тому +2

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

    • @thesneakyapguy7172
      @thesneakyapguy7172 Місяць тому +11

      When a legend follows another legend on UA-cam

    • @MADDOGG2192
      @MADDOGG2192 Місяць тому +2

      It’s drewski!!

  • @rollastudent
    @rollastudent Місяць тому +486

    Tropical punch in the arctic ration feels like a inside joke

    • @anibaldelgadillo2369
      @anibaldelgadillo2369 Місяць тому +10

      😂😂

    • @echodelta2172
      @echodelta2172 Місяць тому +29

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

    • @moorshound3243
      @moorshound3243 Місяць тому +8

      Yea when there should be some rum?

    • @ryanambsdorf2859
      @ryanambsdorf2859 Місяць тому +6

      ​@@moorshound3243straight from the Caribbean

    • @handlemonium
      @handlemonium Місяць тому +3

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

  • @jakeandhenryvideos
    @jakeandhenryvideos Місяць тому +1854

    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 Місяць тому +116

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

    • @slamcrank
      @slamcrank Місяць тому +125

      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 Місяць тому +26

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

    • @aydenegan8507
      @aydenegan8507 Місяць тому +23

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

    • @importkiller77
      @importkiller77 Місяць тому +11

      Literally ate some today with others in Englewood Florida.

  • @commanderalpha722nd
    @commanderalpha722nd Місяць тому +480

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

    • @nicholasraciti3321
      @nicholasraciti3321 Місяць тому +18

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

    • @kenonminion
      @kenonminion Місяць тому +2

      @@nicholasraciti3321hahaha same wtf

    • @EDDY-to2hf
      @EDDY-to2hf Місяць тому +2

      my facourite drink

  • @lordvishnu8172
    @lordvishnu8172 Місяць тому +770

    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  Місяць тому +505

      Nice! I hope they save it for display

    • @moriganna67ify
      @moriganna67ify Місяць тому +16

      ​@@Steve1989MRE😂❤😊

    • @AmericanBadger87
      @AmericanBadger87 Місяць тому +53

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

    • @maninchair6648
      @maninchair6648 Місяць тому +47

      Let's get him out on a tray.

    • @moriganna67ify
      @moriganna67ify Місяць тому +4

      @maninchair6648 😄 🤣 good one!

  • @christophermontoya6178
    @christophermontoya6178 Місяць тому +140

    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 Місяць тому +25

      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.

    • @TheRedHoodie
      @TheRedHoodie 17 днів тому

      Most people don’t realize how many calories you expend just *existing* in a cold weather environment. You must eat, or die. Easy choice.

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 3 дні тому

      Damn

  • @nickvaandrager4392
    @nickvaandrager4392 Місяць тому +868

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +341

      Hey thanks man I appreciate ya stopping by

    • @mason96575
      @mason96575 Місяць тому +9

      Steve I grew up with you 🥺

    • @xChimkin
      @xChimkin Місяць тому +2

      steve-san hai

    • @DesertStateInEU
      @DesertStateInEU Місяць 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 Місяць тому +1

      @@DesertStateInEU you seem fun at parties.

  • @dragoon124544
    @dragoon124544 Місяць тому +190

    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 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @diggerspeedshop80
    @diggerspeedshop80 Місяць тому +1519

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

  • @TobeyFairre7861
    @TobeyFairre7861 Місяць тому +252

    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 Місяць тому +11

      Good for you! Keep up the good work.

    • @ididthisonpulpous6526
      @ididthisonpulpous6526 Місяць тому +11

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

    • @gargarbinks1972
      @gargarbinks1972 Місяць тому +3

      Dont his videos make you hungry

    • @hedgeearthridge6807
      @hedgeearthridge6807 Місяць тому +11

      ​@@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 Місяць тому +6

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

  • @icecreamday401
    @icecreamday401 Місяць тому +95

    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  Місяць тому +35

      Hey thanks dude I appreciate ya big time.

  • @infraRedRidingHood
    @infraRedRidingHood Місяць тому +26

    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

    • @falconstudios146
      @falconstudios146 20 днів тому

      Wishing you the best in coping and recovery, friend.

  • @reggiegarcia07
    @reggiegarcia07 Місяць тому +239

    ALWAYS a great day when Steve posts

  • @fnxtugboat3541
    @fnxtugboat3541 Місяць тому +15

    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.

  • @Backwardskey
    @Backwardskey Місяць тому +366

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +248

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

    • @chasem8491
      @chasem8491 Місяць тому +19

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

    • @lesleybruner1008
      @lesleybruner1008 Місяць тому +8

      Heck yeah Steve awesome bombshell vid

    • @radicalwetwood
      @radicalwetwood Місяць тому +1

      18:56 😊😊

    • @radicalwetwood
      @radicalwetwood Місяць тому

      😊

  • @gelvy-q2f
    @gelvy-q2f Місяць тому +25

    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.

  • @charleslisauskas9067
    @charleslisauskas9067 Місяць тому +68

    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  Місяць 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!

  • @randomizertotal5113
    @randomizertotal5113 Місяць тому +3

    8:10 using the pound cake as a survival mirror! I just love it!

  • @KateRambo
    @KateRambo Місяць тому +145

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +51

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

    • @KateRambo
      @KateRambo Місяць тому +13

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

    • @AnonymousWatcher37
      @AnonymousWatcher37 Місяць тому +2

      ​@@Steve1989MRENiice!

  • @colonelsanders82
    @colonelsanders82 Місяць тому +6

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

  • @timbukk2chainz594
    @timbukk2chainz594 Місяць тому +89

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +30

      nice!

    • @m0rk18
      @m0rk18 Місяць тому +2

      And he will probably try to eat them lol!

  • @mattmcfadden5847
    @mattmcfadden5847 Місяць тому +31

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

    • @MarcAnthem
      @MarcAnthem Місяць тому +3

      That would be the coolest episode of modern marvels ever

    • @johnpricejoseca1705
      @johnpricejoseca1705 24 дні тому +2

      Make this happen! Who has connections?

  • @nartho6588
    @nartho6588 Місяць тому +73

    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  Місяць тому +55

      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 Місяць тому +1

      Steve is a constant we can always rely on

  • @firefighterfd9
    @firefighterfd9 Місяць тому +8

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

  • @DelayofUpload
    @DelayofUpload Місяць тому +204

    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  Місяць тому +90

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

    • @AB0BA_69
      @AB0BA_69 Місяць тому +6

      Girlfriend? You mean fiance? Lol

    • @yaboiflats6986
      @yaboiflats6986 Місяць тому

      ​@@AB0BA_69tomato tomato

    • @DelayofUpload
      @DelayofUpload Місяць тому +5

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

    • @WaterFruitTree
      @WaterFruitTree Місяць тому +8

      MRE catering?

  • @AZV-ev5pn
    @AZV-ev5pn Місяць тому +2

    The food scientists behind making these MRE's are SO CHUFFED right now with your compliments. They're sitting in their offices just GLOWING with happiness.

  • @Brandon-xx4ry
    @Brandon-xx4ry Місяць тому +82

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +48

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

    • @patrickstroup9347
      @patrickstroup9347 Місяць 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

  • @craig3111
    @craig3111 Місяць тому +2

    I love how there’s literally a community of thousands who eagerly watch this guy unpack and eat ration packs.

  • @rackslow
    @rackslow Місяць тому +89

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

  • @normmuelleman2570
    @normmuelleman2570 Місяць тому +1

    Only in America, can one find soothing content by watching MRE reviews :) Thanks Steve!

  • @shareefomar99
    @shareefomar99 Місяць тому +123

    Glad to see you're still alive, Steve!

    • @AB0BA_69
      @AB0BA_69 Місяць тому +5

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

    • @galilelollel9658
      @galilelollel9658 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Thebarrelriderino
      @Thebarrelriderino Місяць тому +3

      Steve will outlive us all

    • @jc9276
      @jc9276 Місяць тому +2

      Why wouldn't he be alive 😂

  • @Forgetthereality
    @Forgetthereality Місяць 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!

  • @davidclarey4461
    @davidclarey4461 Місяць тому +33

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

    • @Matt-pi9jo
      @Matt-pi9jo Місяць тому +1

      Mmkay!

    • @pomona1976
      @pomona1976 Місяць тому

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

  • @FlextaMcSignalz
    @FlextaMcSignalz Місяць тому +77

    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 Місяць тому +22

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

    • @tedpeterson1156
      @tedpeterson1156 Місяць тому +5

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

    • @Arizmi
      @Arizmi Місяць тому +1

      ​@@stephenhardstaff6971Such is the way

    • @Sakisaka_Rei
      @Sakisaka_Rei Місяць тому +2

      Steve does eat food that is older than him.

  • @mizuki4002
    @mizuki4002 Місяць тому +27

    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

    • @TheRytux2000
      @TheRytux2000 Місяць тому +1

      even better - best by means that's when the quality starts to diminish. If your food doesn't have a "use by" label, technically it can last forever, or until it starts decomposing at least

  • @starrionx1
    @starrionx1 Місяць тому +16

    Awesome! New Steve content! Brightening a tough week.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць 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 Місяць тому

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

  • @RTmadnesstoo
    @RTmadnesstoo 3 дні тому

    I've been eating Mountain House on camping trips for more than 53 years. It made my mouth water watching you eat. I have a long handled spoon to eat out of the pouch and made an insulated envelope to put the pouch in while rehydrating. Great Stuff! Adding Ramen or Potato Flakes to extend a meal is SOP.
    I guess I shouldn't be surprised that the Military stumbled on my secret.
    A couple years ago things changed at Mountain House with items being out of stock and menus changing and now I know why.
    They were gearing up to supply our Soldiers!

  • @Myaora
    @Myaora Місяць тому +6

    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

  • @Tailstraw_xD
    @Tailstraw_xD Місяць тому +1

    Whenever I'm feeling ill or my appetite's messed up, nothing makes me hungry like a good ol Steve video. It's like ASMR for your stomach

  • @tripwire3992
    @tripwire3992 Місяць 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.

  • @Steelflight773
    @Steelflight773 Місяць тому +3

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

  • @socoamarettojustine
    @socoamarettojustine Місяць тому +8

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +7

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

  • @RainRaiderX
    @RainRaiderX Місяць тому +4

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

  • @worldcure7883
    @worldcure7883 Місяць 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 Місяць 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!

  • @stevedeleon8775
    @stevedeleon8775 13 днів тому +2

    From one Steve to another Love your videos my Steve👍

  • @eltonjohntubola3212
    @eltonjohntubola3212 Місяць тому +6

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

  • @Sniperboy5551
    @Sniperboy5551 Місяць тому +2

    Steve knows us so well. He always uploads right around bed time, nothing soothes me as much as his videos do. They also make me get up for a midnight snack.

  • @elis7081
    @elis7081 Місяць тому +10

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +10

      Hey right on man perfect timing! Thanks for stopping by

  • @buffkonovalov325
    @buffkonovalov325 Місяць 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 👍

  • @ThePageofCups
    @ThePageofCups Місяць тому +14

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

  • @ReneeMeg-b6c
    @ReneeMeg-b6c Місяць тому +1

    Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.

  • @jonathanlie9287
    @jonathanlie9287 Місяць 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

  • @WeePandas
    @WeePandas Місяць тому +1

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

  • @fatihcam914
    @fatihcam914 Місяць тому +4

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

  • @ericroberts4077
    @ericroberts4077 Місяць 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

  • @TreeFrogOnATree
    @TreeFrogOnATree Місяць тому +15

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

  • @chilledandthrilledforever
    @chilledandthrilledforever Місяць тому

    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.

  • @David_Crayford
    @David_Crayford Місяць 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 Місяць тому

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

    • @johnpricejoseca1705
      @johnpricejoseca1705 24 дні тому

      Having Steve review a NASA ration would be interesting!

  • @BentalksutahHC
    @BentalksutahHC Місяць 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!

  • @elizabethbarmann5361
    @elizabethbarmann5361 Місяць тому +13

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

  • @ww2buff111
    @ww2buff111 Місяць 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!

  • @u2beuser714
    @u2beuser714 Місяць тому +12

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +12

      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.

  • @ekisfrole3118
    @ekisfrole3118 Місяць тому

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

  • @MrBirdonawire
    @MrBirdonawire Місяць тому +4

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

  • @owenhickey7064
    @owenhickey7064 Місяць 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!

  • @MrBirdonawire
    @MrBirdonawire Місяць 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 Місяць тому +6

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

    • @MrBirdonawire
      @MrBirdonawire Місяць 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 Місяць 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 Місяць тому +2

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

    • @MisterNi
      @MisterNi Місяць 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. 😄

  • @bbysadie3
    @bbysadie3 Місяць 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 😂❤🥰

  • @69Dartman
    @69Dartman Місяць тому +9

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +7

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

    • @69Dartman
      @69Dartman Місяць тому +1

      Going to watch the other one next 😎

  • @devthegoober9142
    @devthegoober9142 Місяць 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

  • @sr.3161
    @sr.3161 Місяць тому +29

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

  • @jakej4194
    @jakej4194 Місяць 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!

  • @xXPersephonyXx
    @xXPersephonyXx Місяць тому +5

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

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  Місяць тому +5

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

  • @bholdr----0
    @bholdr----0 Місяць 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. 😂

  • @wildthinair
    @wildthinair Місяць тому +7

    Thanks Steve for everything you do ❤ 🇬🇧

  • @SasquatchsCousin33
    @SasquatchsCousin33 Місяць тому

    I'm not always sold on how palatable these are but this menu in particular speaks to me. So hearty.

  • @Meltdown30Q
    @Meltdown30Q Місяць тому +13

    uploading right before halloween?!? Nice.

  • @tictackpainting9983
    @tictackpainting9983 Місяць 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.

  • @Mike-cb9bq
    @Mike-cb9bq Місяць тому +21

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

  • @tomahawk5118
    @tomahawk5118 28 днів тому

    I miss seeing your videos in my feed. An old one finally came up and reminded me.

  • @Island_Times
    @Island_Times Місяць тому +4

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

  • @red_five1542
    @red_five1542 Місяць тому

    Love this guy. He is having so much fun with this. I used to do exactly what he is doing when I was a kid. My mother would yell at me to stop playing with my food and eat it.😂

  • @FoxYerSox
    @FoxYerSox Місяць 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!

  • @debsreno911
    @debsreno911 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @Fuhrious
    @Fuhrious Місяць тому +7

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

  • @michaelbruce6190
    @michaelbruce6190 Місяць 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.

  • @Zachc895
    @Zachc895 Місяць тому +4

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

  • @wafflesnfalafel1
    @wafflesnfalafel1 Місяць 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.

  • @WonderMasterReo
    @WonderMasterReo Місяць тому +5

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

  • @salsanacho
    @salsanacho Місяць тому

    Backpacking meals have really advanced over the past several years, some really great tasting options including Mountain House. Glad to see these being utilized in a great variety of situations. These make for great emergency food options with that long shelf life.

  • @Maiden.less.
    @Maiden.less. Місяць тому +3

    Steve seeing a dangerous snake "Nice hiss!"

  • @kenyenjones
    @kenyenjones Місяць 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.

  • @BLaDGuRu
    @BLaDGuRu Місяць тому +4

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

  • @ChaosFghtr
    @ChaosFghtr Місяць тому

    A late night video from Steve! What a suprise. I watch alot of your videos to wind down before bed. Gonna have to get this one out onto a tray.

  • @tfcooks
    @tfcooks Місяць 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  Місяць тому +9

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

  • @robertroberts558
    @robertroberts558 Місяць тому +1

    I thought of the Mountain House Chicken and Dumplings right when I read the title. Did not expect to see it actually in the MRE. Not your mothers Chicken and Dumplings, but it is pretty amazing for something that lasts 30+ years. Now I'm tempted to open one up.

  • @anhduyo7613
    @anhduyo7613 Місяць тому +4

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

  • @WilliamEspinosa-f8d
    @WilliamEspinosa-f8d Місяць тому

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

  • @Zubtec
    @Zubtec Місяць тому +4

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

  • @malcolmwhite821
    @malcolmwhite821 Місяць тому

    What a Great Friday night. A few beers and some Steve Ration reviews. Amazing

  • @asdf2593
    @asdf2593 Місяць тому +7

    1:23 that soup sounds like my knees