1973 Japanese Emergency Ration Review Preserved Survival Meat, Candy & Food Bars MRE Taste Testing

[@sonic-factory]

It's 1am and I'm watching a very fit man wearing a VHS t-shirt eating 51-year old Japanese life raft rations. Merry Christmas all. Nice!

[@stephenbrown5923]

It’s 5:19PM and I am responding to your comment. Cool.

[@keithmichael9965]

You are starting your morning off right! Nice! Merry Christmas.

[@fuzzwack1]

@@stephenbrown5923 Its 8.22 p,m here in ontario! LOL!

[@youtube.commentator]

​@stephenbrown5923 7:22p and I'm replying to a reply to your comment.. and.. watching the video as well

[@MoJaKF]

4:26 am..

[@paperviewproductions5759]

"Alright, let's get these toys loaded into the sleigh. Nice!" - Santa1989

[@ShutUpCleanYourMonitor]

@@one8088 I thought it was a little.

[@speedyd8150]

I hope youtube is paying this man. This channel is one of my top 5 favorites.

[@jessicajones8890]

YESS!!!! I LOVE THESE OLDER ONES SO MUCH. The ones pre 50’s are my favourite, but anything pre 80’s is exciting to watch.

[@s58035]

Nice!

[@kirstymartin471]

My favourites are the older rations too. It’s like a snap shot of history. Steve ignited my love for military memorabilia.

[@warren010h]

Nice hiss

[@cfn-92]

Agree. There is something fascinating about the older rations.

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

​@warren010h nice gusset

[@KJopter]

It's so Steve to call 50+ year old jerky "some of the best he's ever had".. I love him

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

He's like review brah's older brother

[@andrewb229]

It’s been a great 8 years watching you Steve. Started in early 2016-Been hooked ever since. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas Andrew! nice alright cool, see ya!

[@swishersw33tz]

Allright! Let’s watch this while I eat ! Merry Christmas and happy new years everyone who reads this

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! nice

[@darkjanggo]

Nice.

[@swishersw33tz]

Niceee

[@daleolson1539]

Merry Christmas!

[@theonereborn9299]

As I get off the plane landing here in Japan, you post this video. Nice.

[@slimegerl]

You've had a lot of videos but this is by far the rarest ration i think ive ever seen

[@Khunark]

you should check out the oldest one he's had

[@slimegerl]

@@Khunark I have seen every single steve mre.

[@pinkorange4980]

How so? genuinely curious

[@slimegerl]

@@pinkorange4980 It would probably only take a couple of days to get through all his content. I've also been watching him for as long as he has been around so....

[@pinkorange4980]

@@slimegerl I more meant how would it be the rarest. And do you have a fondness of MRE's or is it just the video format that steve has

[@oz2702]

Thanks for the video! I've been watching your stuff for years, and it's so cool that you always manage to find new and unusual preserved foods to eat!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey dude thanks for checking this one out! I'll be back with a couple more unusual soon.

[@Ricky_Rocha]

Been watching this channel for years, but come on…do we even get bored of hearing the famous line, “nice, mm Kay.” Classic

[@HardPumpers]

Alright, cool....see ya..

[@moralmo]

New Steve1989MREInfo video before Christmas? Nice. Thank you for another year of great content, Steve!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas! nice alright cool, see ya

[@deltan42]

GET HOLD ON! RESCUE IS AT ONCE! Love it

[@nickhaviland500]

They made these rations for when war was beginning….😂

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

Take off every Zig!

[@beckzilla4rilla]

Historical Steve for the holiday win! Thanks Santa Steve!

[@RedeyedMonster55]

Remember to leave out nearly rancid biscuits and lemon drink mix powder for him this year!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas beckzilla! Nice alright cool, see ya!

[@David_C_83]

I was not expecting for the 1973 items to look that edible (and actually be edible, makes me wish I could have a nibble through the screen). I do love rations that come into a tin or some sort of container, you retain a piece of memorabilia after all these years even when the food doesn't make it. Very cool items these were for their time!

[@jimmys_mk8209]

Thanks Steve, have a good Christmas from me and daisy!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey Jimmy! Wishing you and Daisy a Merry Christmas!

[@Rotttman]

Merry Christmas Steve🎄 Thanks for being YOU

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, man! nice alright cool, see ya!

[@RileyTitchenell]

A nice way to start christmas break: A new Steve1989 Mre Review. Truley, amazing.

[@weedragonauts4729]

now let's get this video onto a tray!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas! nice alright cool, see ya!

[@SpaceFraggle1234]

I have always enjoyed your reviews I have watched them over 5 years. I thought about making your greatest hits collection. MERRY CHRISTMAS, Steve!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey right on man Merry Christmas! Haha greatest hits featuring festering cheese and rancid biscuits! nice alright cool, see ya

[@SpaceFraggle1234]

@Steve1989MRE Thanks for responding to me personally, Steve. Man, you sure made my Christmas, very special. Nice!

[@SpaceFraggle1234]

@Steve1989MRE I just have to say, huge fan of, Big Trouble In Little China. If you ever went down to that festering cheese and rancid buscuits, I would have called the President. May all your trays be full!

[@thedeathspiral]

Possibly the most aesthetically pleasing ration pack featured so far - an early present from Steve!

[@josemontes9105]

Oh yea! Been waiting for some Steve. Thanks man. Hope you have a NICE holiday.

[@agentcodydanks]

Love me some Steve uploads! Am I the only one out here or what!? MERRY CHRISTMAS Steve and all!!! 🎁 🌲

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, Cody!

[@brainnnnz]

Going through a tough time rn, thanks for a little respite, Steve.

[@THE-X-Force]

The weight never gets lighter .. but it does become easier to carry. ☮

[@KYDFROST]

As a history buff these videos have always intrigued me, nice!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey man thanks for giving them a look! nice alright cool, see ya

[@mowvu]

does anyone get that feeling when you watch some someone, that they're just a really nice and cool person? steve gives off such good vibes, what a top man. i hope his life is great

[@slimmccoy8863]

If no one else has said it today, Steve gets a beautiful beard win.

[@dotisopod]

Really like the packaging of this one. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, man!

[@alliecakess]

I love these videos! Ive been watching for about 4 years, I love watching them when I get ready for bed.

[@cassandrawelch1292]

I just realized that this was just uploaded! Showed up in my recommended! Perfect timing!

[@Serenity_Dee]

It's just not a good holiday season without Steve eating some food older than I am!

[@jaymclean3315]

Well, Marty McFly said it, "All the best stuff comes from Japan."

[@aputin654]

Because toyota paid him 😂

[@shuttlepilot_]

Let’s get this evening on a tray. Nice. Thanks Steve for all the videos this year and Merry Christmas.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, dude! nice alright cool, see ya!

[@gamer10130]

Caught this one just in time! Merry Christmas, Steve!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, dude! nice alright cool, see ya!

[@-Hari-03]

wow what a cool and unique ration pack, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, Hari!

[@behindthespotlight7983]

2:02 an excellent example as to the potential benefit of including a pair of (the relatively new) straight cut, ambidextrous tin snips. Quality pair are made by Milwaukee and Crescent, among others. In many cases being able to furnish each survivor with their own quasi disposable mess tin has definite advantages but given that there might be more rations than survivors a ton of useful gadgetry can be fabricated from the soft metal and decent snips. Dick Prenocke’s use of surplus Jerry cans when building his Alaskan cabin comes immediately to mind.

[@straightforward]

Coffee flavored candy corn! Merry Christmas!!

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Here’s a fun mind challenge that probably(hopefully ) has near zero applicability. Nonetheless it’s a great visualization exercise for those of us who’ve built a hundred kits in our lifetimes. Building a comprehensive survival kit that can be brought through TSA. The probability is astronomical but when flying over large bodies of water and/or large swaths of desolate land mass (Kimberly, Australia, the Amazon et al) it’s always a good idea to fashion your carry on with a bit of survival in mind. Knives cannot be brought aboard US flights but materials that can be honed into a knife certainly can. Think more like extra Rx medicine, a quality wool sweater and waterproof wind breaker. A beanie or Touk. A single wall steel bottle. Safety glasses. Ferro rod. Nail clippers. Duct tape. Cordage. Small metal file. Pliers. Trauma/first aid. Extra cell phone battery. Head lamp. Repair kit. 100 proof vodka has thousands of uses and can be transported in pump hairspray bottles. Peroxide bottles. Mouthwash. Vape cartridges of THC oil. Not so much for impromptu partying but for pain relief and keeping other’s’ anxiety in check. If you choose a 15 to 20L small knapsack you can put it on under your jacket and deplane wearing it without raising the ire of flight attendants and Karen’s. Same goes for cruise ships. If ever on board a cruise ship when the muster station klaxon sounds it is almost always a smart idea to take the stairs first to your cabin and change into the most adventurous, warm, layered clothing that you have, proper shoes and don the ditch bag as described above. Both cruise ship and airline personnel will affirm that passengers are mandated to leave ALL carry on’s/luggage behind. I choose to ignore this rule because my life and well being means more to me than corporate policies. To be fair, as an advanced preparedness minded individual, I typically choose to avoid both means of travel. Particularly flying. But there are times when you’ve got to fly. Those who live in metro regions or even within a tank of gas of one struggle to wrap our heads around how ginormous certain areas of nearly unmapped land really are. There is an excellent, must-see documentary on Netflix right now about four small children lost in the Amazon after a plane crash. The documentary is titled “The Lost Children.” The event happened last year. It reinforces how life can be chopped into absolute confetti with zero warning and how life and death survival can hit at almost any time. PS: people always forget the grueling debilitating pain of severe caffeine withdrawal headaches. The last thing you need when facing a survival crisis. 300 green tea extract tablets cost $30 on Amazon. A single tablet carries the same caffeine as 2.5 cups of coffee. But without the jitters or other typical caffeine overdose symptoms

[@tisheebrat]

After the day I've had to climb into bed and find a 3 hour old new posting from my favorite KZbinr has made my day. Thanks Steve I needed this and all I can say is NICE.

[@xbreachedthetosx7591]

Steve posting this frequently has been a net positive in my life

[@paulalvarez7602]

Steve… sometimes in my head I’m saying “Don’t do it!” You’re one brave soul… with a cast iron stomach! I do appreciate the rations you explore.

[@daniel7933]

Steve is on a roll with all these uploads 🤘🏽 love to see it

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey Daniel thanks for giving this one a look man! nice alright cool, see ya

[@chrisgilkey4090]

Merry christmas steve! and thank you for all the lovely videos!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, Chris! nice

[@sholva6809]

I love how when Steve cracks into these things he sounds like he's gonna partake in a gourmet meal 🤣

[@pistacheboi7104]

There's something oddly wholesome about the rationing paper including words of encouragement for the stranded.

[@WanJae42]

"Don't Panic"

[@fdelm]

Two videos? Christmas came early! Nice 🙂

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

Nice.

[@mlawson24]

Steve you knew I needed this more than I did...

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey Lawson hope you have a great night man!

[@Unknown-ks5xz]

Surprise double upload, thank you Steve! ❤

[@Mountaintiger05]

YAY a new Steve video! What a nice Christmas present ❤

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey man Merry Christmas to you and yours and take care!

[@JaysThoughts-q5e]

Loved this video! I've always been fascinated by vintage MREs and this one from 1973 was particularly interesting. The description of the food still being fresh after 50 years is mind-blowing.

[@DagSilgad]

Wow! This is an absolute treat. Merry Christmas indeed!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, man!

[@TwistedaxleTV]

Merry Christmas Steve!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas dude!

[@odgc8]

I'm about to fall asleep but rallied hard to stay up for this!!!

[@Semiam1]

Merry Christmas Steve. Thanks for another great year of reviews

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, dude! nice alright cool, see ya

[@CrusherMEC]

A gift from Steve for the holidays. Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you too.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, man!

[@_Thermidor]

Merry Christmas, Steve!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, Thermidor!

[@stevea9604]

Can you imagine that the Japanese person who put that can together thinking that some American during Christmas would say all these nice things 👍🏻🤩😀👌🏻

[@noahboat580]

Really cool seeing some general purpose japanese emergency food all the way from 1973

[@abalamdepaimon6891]

Let's get this out on a tray. mhm okay ! When i hear those words watching steve about to consume a MRE anywhere from 1 day to 100+ years olds. It just magically makes me happy and relaxed. Marry Christmas you Legend !

[@KarlRoyale]

It IS Christmas! And this content is unmatched, super rare stuff here. Thank You Steve!

[@wildkingdom2012]

Merry Christmas, Steve1989. Good to see ya.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, wildkingdom! nice alright cool, see ya!

[@nooblonium]

chat wake up Steve dropped 🗣️

[@Steve1989MRE]

nice!

[@bobbyhawk8797]

You know it's a Christmas miracle when Steve has more videos

[@rparadis24]

Let's go! Merry Christmas Steve.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey right on man Merry Christmas!

[@mystriddlery]

Merry Christmas Steve! Thank you for all the great vids :D

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas! nice alright cool, see ya!

[@pedroadro3043]

An another great review by Steve.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Thanks Pedro!

[@leeroquemore8713]

Makes you wonder if that last Japanese soldier was eating this very ration. I forgot when he finally surrendered..

[@BrandonDenny-we1rw]

Nice! Hope you have a merry christmas Steve thanks for all the joys!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, Brandon right on dude! nice alright cool, see ya

[@_OpFor]

Good to see you again Steve! Merry Christmas my friend.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, OpFor!

[@LoneCanadianPoet]

Merry Xmas Steve all the best to you! Thank you for all the great vids about ration packs!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas dude! nice! alright cool, see ya

[@Hartford1992]

11PM, very... inebriated... and I am so excited for this video. We love you, Steve!

[@davestier6247]

Christmas came early y'all, nice.

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

Have a nice Christmas

[@jakers181]

This video feel like a early Christmas present. Thank you Steve!

[@davidclarey4461]

A double upload from steve..... Nice! Merry christmas steve

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey Merry Christmas David! nice alright cool, see ya

[@BirdsFlyinHigh]

never change steve. love these vids

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey right on thanks man

[@drak0v]

I love the old rations videos. Thank you Steve for the great gift.

[@Perktube1]

The older ones look like gift items that you could pick up at a store on a ferry or train station.😊

[@LozzoAmiga]

nearly 4am and waking up with a cup of tea and a bit of Steve. Nice!

[@jeremycdurant]

Merry Christmas!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas Jeremy!

[@Tinglyfeeling]

Love when new vids drops, i've watched every video

[@Tinglyfeeling]

Let's get that onto a tray

[@Steve1989MRE]

nice!

[@andrewshaver5800]

Thanks for another great video. Merry Christmas, Mr. 1989.

[@jessycarter5306]

Thanks, Steve. This Christmas season is proving to be a really tough one, and it's always nice to hear from a friend.

[@jritter1]

Steve with a back to back attack. Nice.

[@imcooked76]

Thank you, Steve. Happy Holidays

[@Hauggyful]

We're in for a treat, not so sure about Steve. Happy Holidays!

[@Frankieb_22]

Nice, what a great start to the holiday. Merry Christmas Steve!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, Frankie! nice alright cool, see ya!

[@lemonator8813]

Wow what an amazingly unique piece of aviation history. Thankyou for presenting this to us in this wonderful format. I just wish i could be there myself.

[@opp31337]

uploaded 31 seconds ago!?!?!? i've never gotten a steve video so fast!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Welcome to the party, pal!

[@atomicbogator6799]

Dang double upload thanks Steve!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Right on man thanks for giving these new vids a look and have a great night!

[@lordjagi78]

STEVE! Merry Christmas my guy! Thank you for the early Christmas gifts!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas, dude! nice alright cool, see ya!

[@aidandelaney97]

MERRY CHRISTMAS STEVE!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas Aidan!

[@sterher]

Not even out for an hour and already 9000 views. Steve, youre the king of MRE reviewers.

[@SlopDogTV]

Thanks for preserving history man, awesome vid. Merry christmas!

[@johngleeman8347]

Remarkable how nicely those tins and the contents within held up over time.

[@Billy-q9h5g]

You could bail out water with them in a sinking ship

[@roughneckwolf]

Watching Steve eat some Christmas cookies from the 70's. Nice. Merry Christmas Steve!!!

[@tachometer74]

I love the juxtaposition between Scary Dude Facial Hair vs well, Steve.

[@cartierbifocals3699]

I started watching this guy when I was in 8th grade… I am now 22 and still consistently come back for nostalgia

[@tom240uksmoker6]

Yes Steve merry Christmas mate

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas Tom!

[@kathrynradonich3982]

All these awesome videos lately you spoil us Steve! Nice!

[@Slayer_Habit]

Happy Christmas 🎁🎁⛄

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

Have a nice Christmas.

[@Darkslayer289]

Steve double uploading on Friday. Nice!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hope you have a great weekend man! Nice! alright cool, see ya

[@Darkslayer289]

@Steve1989MRE You too, good sir! 😊