2019 Spanish Armed Forces Individual Combat Ration

In this video we check out a 2019 Spanish Armed Forces Individual Combat Ration lunch portion.
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[@luisg.2457]

Spanish combat rations are always the most valued in international maneuver food exchanges.

[@dantherpghero2885]

I would like to see reviews of dehydrated.backpacking meals too.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Noted!

[@kevinflorer1211]

He did that. Or mentioned Mountain House.Thats a Idea go buy a mountain House 3 day and an 4 Patriots 72.

[@bernardmeli951994]

You get loads of Omega 3 and 6 and vitamin D from the Makarel. The Fats, Carbs, and Protein from Lentil Stew. Sugar and Vitamins from the Drinks and Jelly. And obv the Salt from Chicken Soup. Just an obvious thought that i felt i needed to share

[@jorgschimmer8213]

Except you have an fish allergy (like me), then you just die.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@devinnash8342]

I love when I get notifications from your channel ❤️

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Love that!

[@devinnash8342]

Yes sirr

[@trent4439]

Let's get this onto a tray, nice

[@DrFrag-wh2qh]

You’ve got to do more of these, great job.

[@billdelany5019]

Thanks for the video, Eric. Would love to see more. Steve was the first person I supported on Patreon, so glad to see you are a fan too.

[@Taz90]

I haven't read a.l of the comments (100+ comments) but, the utensils & toothbrush can be found in the breakfast ration. There are 15 rationmenus in all. The breakfast ration (1 - 5), the lunch rations (menus A1-5), & dinner rations ( menus B1-5).

[@SAD48169]

I just discovered your chanel. I love the topic, and demonstrations. You are a blessing to me. That I don't have to trial, and error the gear. Thank you sir! My life is better because of you.

[@marionscheben4577]

I had the lentils and chorizo myself it is a good filling main . The toothbrush is in the breakfast ration. Some of the lunch and dinner rations come with a little tin of fruit saled instead of the fruit jelly.

[@aarons1609]

I really liked the different content. I wouldn’t mind seeing more videos like this along with your usual reviews. Love all your videos! Thank you!

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thanks

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

@@KitbashedSurvival all mine were compromised. Just received them today, all were raided

[@olivia_meighan]

Oh my god! No way, I reviewed this mre!! I’m so happy now

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Great!

[@curcapsicum]

Loved it :D I'm always stoked to see a notification from your channel. Can't wait to see more like this, too!

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thanks!

[@bernardmeli951994]

Keep these videos coming. Your voice is soothing 🙂

[@monaangeloutdoors514]

Cool. Very interesting video as always. Thank you !!

[@rmzlife]

Thanks for another great video!

[@jordanimhoff7413]

First, really enjoyed this video and different/new direction you've opted to add to your page/content. Second, I absolutely also love and admire Steve1989's page/content (following him for a couple years now). So I really respected that you acknowledged him and didn't want to come across like you were copying him. As you said though, MRE's change often. More important though, is that you also have your own way of doing things and personality which, at least for me, is half the reason why I watch your content is how you present all of it in your way as opposed to others who may have reviewed even the same things, hypothetically. All in all, I rarely comment on things, but thought you should get a genuine and thorough and supportive comment on a relatively recent, but new style, of content you've provided. Thanks for all the awesome content and keep that coming.

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennykenny235]

i like your reviews keep it up!

[@simonh6371]

In Spain a main meal consists of minimum 2 dishes, primero and segundo plato, the same way as in Italy it's 1st and 2nd, first is not antipasti btw that's before the first. First in Italy is generally something filling and carby i.e. pasta, risotto or polenta. Second is meat or fish with veg, generally without carbs. Likewise in Spain but it's very common in the North to eat a pulse dish i.e. chickpeas, beans or lentils with chorizo and often pork belly & morzilla (i.e. black pudding/blood sausage), followed by a fish course. So even in the field, with this being the main meal taken in the afternoon around 2pm, I'm guessing the Spanish soldier would heat and first eat the lentils & chorizo, followed by the mackerel. I always buy mackerel in olive oil because it has twice as many calories as in water, same with tuna etc. Breakfast would be something very light like a pastry and coffee (as in Italy) and dinner in the evening would be one dish, often fish again, with vegetables. But if you are in civilian life in Spain and if you get the opportunity you'll eat 5 times a day: desayuno (breakfast), almuerzo at around 11pm (brunch), cena (dinner) at 2pm, merienda (no translation, in North England we'd call it ''tea'' but it's more substantial in Spain, something like burger & chips), and comida (supper) which is eaten late, around 10pm. On a day off people will go eating tapas before comida. People love their food in Spain.

[@arazseyfinezhad5444]

i absolutely loved this one i always watch you video and because i dont have time you're onr of the only survivalist channel i watch 😁

[@KitbashedSurvival]

wow, thanks!

[@alaskagary240]

awesome review

[@cardiacbob]

Good Video. I don't know why, but I like watching videos of other people eating MREs... LOL! Thanks.

[@tomritter493]

Steve is a great guy and reviewer .

[@backrowbrighton]

Thank you. This was a very relaxing watch. These types of video are a good idea. Think your cats felt a little short changed by their share though.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thank you! 😊

[@davidleavitt835]

Very well organised meal kit. Nicely done Ministry Of Defence. Points lost for lack of utensils. Nice shout out to Steve. @KitbashecSurvival #KitbashedSurvival , I love Steve's videos as well. Have you or will you both do a chat together? Reviews or, dare we hope, a cook off. That would be heaps of fun. God bless and keep!

[@adrian55051]

I know I'm 1 year late :p, but the spoon, the fork and the knife are part of the basic equipment a soldier would carry. They are miniaturized metal versions that you would carry with your canteen. Oh, and the toothbrush is in the breakfast ration. They would also give you crackers for the day so you could have your apple cream with them.

[@roycolglazier1061]

@Eric, as a veteran who came of age in the Vietnam era, I'm no stranger to WWII & Korean War, surplus K & C rations, that were at times pretty horrid! From the reviews on KZbin, its obvious that militaries all over the globe have made huge strides in improving sustenance for their troops! I laud you and others for producing this content, as well as your willingness to - well - "soldier on." If nothing else, it'll force those in the procurement channels to stay honest and aboveboard, history wise not always givens when in the realm of a soldier's or sailor's chow, sad to say! Kudos!

[@KaylynnStrain]

the toothbrush comes in the breakfast / "desayuno" ration, you would keep that toothbrush throughout the day

[@jjppizarro123]

Hice el servicio militar obligatorio en España en el 96. Mi unidad se dedicaba a realizar las maniobras tanto las de los nuevos reclutas como algunas internacionales. Fueron 11 maniobras en 9 meses. Las raciones militares de emergencia Españolas casi no han variado desde entonces. Siempre eran muy valoradas por los militares no españoles por su equlibrio nutritivo, sabor y calidad habiendo mucho intercambio por dichas raciones. Hay que tener en cuenta que estas raciones se les daban a unidades que se pasaban varios dias en puestos aislados en el campo. Los componentes estan muy bien pensados para dichas situaciones. El papel sobrante era para poder limpiarse despues de ir al baño en el campo. Tambien para hacer mechas y con la lata vacia y el aceite sobrante hacer una vela con la que poder calentar un poco la tienda o refugio que te momtabas. Las latas eran tambien un buen material para hacer alarmas con ellas, reparaciones, cavar, las he visto usar para casi todo en esas situaciones. Es una pena que el ministerio de defensa español no las venda a particulares, para campistas, excursionistas, o tenerlas en casa para casos de emergencia o viajes. Yo siempre he querido comprarlas por que debido a mi experiencia de aquella epoca las probe todas y las valoro mucho. Y solo es posible comprarlas de los lotes con poca caducidad, con poca o ninguna variedad en los menus (por que esa es otra, hay varios menus distintos ademas de desayunos, comidas y cenas), en pequeña cantidad y a precios muy altos por que se especula con ellas. Los cubiertos, la taza y la cantimplora era material de dotacion de los reclutas, por eso no lo trae. A excepcio de los componentes metalicos todo el resto del material se quemaba en el campo para calentarse por la noche y no dejar restos que recoger.

[@cygnusx-1855]

well im one of those people who live alone so i had a habit of watching mre videos ( steve , tarus and many others ) it help me reduce my loneliness. so i would say you reviewing mre just add to my collection

[@williamscott5640]

That looks like a great field ration. 👍

[@TheLoxxxton]

A nice change to the channel. I have always enjoyed the Spanish and French rations they have always been consistently high quality and tasty. The British and American ones are a somewhat hit and miss affair with just some of them absolutely awfull. Thank you for the upload.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thanks!

[@marionscheben4577]

Yes, the mains in the french rations are the best !

[@earlshaner4441]

Please share more videos like this

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thanks

[@motocrusader72]

Isotonic drink: dump in canteen and shake canteen. One or two per canteen (1 liter) will keep a constant flow of weak isotonic liquid flowing into body over time. Not meant for flavor. Remember, these rations are for guys who are expending 6k to 10k calories of energy plus per day. Lots of things to rehydrate because you are losing a lot of water especially in a Mediterranean climate.

[@joseligeiro]

It is distributed by regular soldiers a set, the Stainless Steel Military Army Camping Eating Utensils, I believe it is called. As for the toothbrush, there is a bag: the Spanish Army Officer Travel Kit Bag that as one inside, among other things. About the can of Mackerel in Sunflower oil, if you had taken the oil, I would have taste better. Way better. The oil is used for night lamps, if necessary, in the same cans. Depending on the tired condition of the soldier, these foods can cause diarrhea, but they are prepared so that this does not happen, because on a mission, one must avoid leaving traces for the enemy. The beberage is to be taken with room temperature water, not hot.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thanks for the info.

[@casinodelonge]

I would have drained the oil from the fish before eating, but fish keeps very well, and is so healthy!

[@garyjohnson4608]

I too really enjoy Steve1989's videos.

[@paweszymonjasinski7158]

Sure do revievs! I really like Your style of videos, watching every one even if i'm not really interested (like battlbox)

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Awesome, thank you!

[@talis84]

Let's get this out on a tray.... Nice.

[@mattrva8184]

Its my understanding that when they distribute these to the troops, they get a breakfast, lunch, and dinner ration to get them through the day, and it includes a couple of portions of crisp breads (crakers). Which would be paired with those makerel filets.

[@Mythrell]

I remember someone commenting at one of your videos that "I would watch you reviewing a telephone book. " It's probably a bit sad really, but so would I lol.

[@AugmentedAlex]

Excellent content also the cats are cute

[@gwpattrick]

Your reviews are better. Your voice helps. Double click on the like button. Looks like the cats are going to get for lunch.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thanks

[@teslacoiler]

The next time try to avoid crumbling the fish to avoid excessive soaking. They taste much better if you pick up the entire piece instead because in this way the food is' not totally soaked in oil.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thanks

[@rodneyvallette938]

Great job some different nations could be real cool along with some backpacking meals .

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Definitely!

[@elmiootravez1543]

this kind of fish on oil usually we eat in a salad or with fresh tomatoes. Even you can use with pasta, tomate and cheese

[@Jay_A52]

Very interesting.

[@casinodelonge]

And still in tins because its the 1980's!! Love your clips, I always cite you and Steve as my YOuTube go to happy places as I'd watch you guys opening junk mail and still find it interesting and relaxing.

[@casinodelonge]

PS soldiers out in the field often don't get time to eat half of the stuff in the bloody ration packs sadly. And you often end up eating them cold out of the tins. (or pouches for the young folks).

[@fukenbroken1]

None of those items would be to my liking except the apple treat. But you could say, "Let me get this out on a paper plate". LOL Please continue the reviews.

[@meinnase]

Pretty sure the breakfast portion of these kits is pretty light, just a bunch of crackers basically, but has a bunch of accessories that are supposed to be carried forward like the crackers to go with the applesauce in the lunch pack for example and3 toothbrushes with the other packs only containing more toothpaste. Idk why but lately these spanish rations are sold individually for some reason and you cant find the full 24 hour pack pretty much anywhere. I have seen a bunch of people review spanish rations lately who're confused because they get a cardboard box with 5 packs of crackers and 3 toothbrushes and are wondering what kind of meal thats supposed to be 😅

[@vincentray5226]

No trays, no tables. Eat it like we do most of the time on patrol, unheated right out of the bag/can. If you want to stand out from the others, there you go.

[@frankjames5556]

The Spanish soldiers normally have a knife and fork in a leathermmm an type pouch, often with a knife.

[@ukranaut]

Nice.

[@ashsmall8103]

Please review the extreme ratio survival kit. Best from a knife company and the esee mess kit tin is the equivalent and it is not on its level

[@tectardedprepper8954]

Review dehydration back pack meals please . TY

[@rusPiglets]

"Nice."

[@craigmooring2091]

Well that was helpful. I have never had mackeral, so it was good to learn that it's not sardine-like but tuna-like . I still don't know what chorizo is other than something meaty. I stay away from Tex-mex because too much of it has nasty peppery stuff that tastes terrible and hurts my mouth. I could easily take MRE reviews from time to time, especially if they are from other countries.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Chorizo is a type of spiced pork sausage that originates in Spain. It's yummy.

[@magictechreview]

yay

[@l.michelle3497]

Oooo That stew looks good once it's cooked 😋 Just need a nice crusty roll to dunk in there and sop up the juices

[@boydman68]

Was thinking the tissue in the oil from the fish could make an emergency candle of sorts.

[@E85_STI]

I like the little stove I wish our MREs came with this instead of the boiling water heater.

[@bettercallspotti]

oh wrong channel i was expecting to hear Steve1989 voice... now im disappointed and happy at the same time cuz i can see an MRE review :3

[@KitbashedSurvival]

haha

[@Victorted]

Uncle Jeff is selling variations of these from Slovenia, Ukraine, and other places around Europe. Based on the quality of this review, I think you should do the same for those, as well. Bravo.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Who is Uncle Jeff?

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

Gotta love Steve1989

[@James-ke5sx]

Very healthy meal. Imagine if Gordon Ramsey made MRE's.

[@Oldgit51]

Open the Mackerel tin and pour the oil away, you'll find it a much more pleasant experience.

[@simonh6371]

Yes but you will lose half the calories that way.

[@kevinflorer1211]

I save the tuna oil or sadine oil or the Oster oil it gresses the cats wheels.

[@pedrolazaro4195]

Hi, the toothbrush is provided with the breakfast ration.

[@wildernesshermit2126]

Should of put some mustard on that mackerel

[@alexeric3898]

Watching this from Andalusia is hilarious.

[@PreparedWolf34]

As a former soldier, I would imagine the electrolyte powder is four packets per canteen.

[@Mizai]

can you do a dutch ration

[@teamjay2837]

Great first MRE review. Excellent decision not to use a tray. I’ve said basically the same thing… if you have a tray, you’re in a mess hall and not eating MREs.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Thanks!

[@kooral6959]

You could have fried the mackerel in its oil and made it a little crispy and much nicer.

[@avb4805]

Cool !! French military ration next time 👌🍻😁

[@KitbashedSurvival]

yep

[@BanZandar]

This looks great and all. But I wouldn't be able to eat the fish portion as I'm allergic to fish. Would definitely smack my lips on the lentils with chorizo.

[@bobbymorris4646]

Sir: A REAL man would try choking down the current U.S. MRE meals. Anyone that has tried the European MRE's knows that those meals are far better overall. Having said that, you can find non-paletable foods no matter what militaries MRE's you try. As a veteran I tell from my own experience that I carried a supplemental ration bag in case of being issued a nasty MRE. My buddies laughed at me until we were issued nasty tasting MRE's several days in a row. Icarried instant soups, extra spice packets, extra hot sauce packets, some canned items, etc... I generally tried to keep the weight down but on extended missions the extra weight was worth it to me. By the way, don't worry about using military style trays if you want to. There are plenty of others that use them and personally I don't see that as copying someone else. These are military MRE's after all. God bless brother.

[@catinthehat906]

All combat rations should have sugar free gum as standard to improve dental health particularly when regular toothbrushing is difficult- the last thing you need in a war zone is a tooth abscess.

[@sevenstepsurvival]

I ordered this one from Amazon twice and it never showed up twice! Lol wtf!!

[@wirawhitebelt7364]

👍

[@jacksonteller1337]

I prefer the older rations in our armed forces. But the Mediterranean armies always have great ones only a lot less of it than the big western European and Scandinavian rations. I usually traded browns, chocolate and liver for their fish. I always had extra browns (somewhere in between cookies and bread) because the woman in our country eat a lot less and as an army nurse i had a lot of women around me.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

nice!

[@kevinflorer1211]

You can make some these cheaper will last year's.

[@sbcinema]

🍴👍

[@george217]

Next time don't completely remove the lid. You can then use it as a handle. Easier to hold it that way.

[@joemorganeatmyshortschannel]

ive heard those are the bees knees

[@FanceeName]

Waiting for your Battlbox 81 vid. The battlbox channel itself doesn’t do as nice a review as you do. Nor do other channels I have found.

[@janheynen1906]

Please make a German one next.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Yeah, it's coming soon.

[@janheynen1906]

@@KitbashedSurvival thnx

[@stevenmc56]

my cat will not eat fish go figure .

[@marielarrison101]

Why is the host using a frigging spork. No grunt from any army would be caught dead using one of these types of utensils.

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Because I felt like it?

[@feblifebli6805]

Give me knive

[@mussydesign7933]

Plz dont give cats fish in oil its bad for them

[@willownoel5017]

Steve wouldn't mind if you use a tray I'm sure. After all he's not the only MRE review channel that uses a tray and it's actually a matter of utility to reduce the mess! Maybe a nice plastic one that would match your plastic spork. Perhaps a Doobie before the review would help your appetite be a little more enthusiastic and give you that Cool Steve 1987 sounding stoner draw...

[@KitbashedSurvival]

I do have a plastic tray...

[@tom-dr1ym]

put smokes back in, you can not smoke but it is ok to get hit by a bullet

[@KitbashedSurvival]

yeah, that never made sense to me...but oh well.

[@stevehill3102]

Great vid, but you need to sharpen that knife..,

[@stephenwright3501]

I want to leave a comment about that food, but I was raised to hold my tongue if I can't say something nice. You did a great presentation. I like your videos and your accent. Maybe I'll move to Georgia someday.

[@magictechreview]

let's not put this on a tray.... Nice

[@KitbashedSurvival]

haha

[@chadimirputin2282]

It's missing the complementary cheap bottle of plonk. 🤣

[@KitbashedSurvival]

Haha

[@jasontremblay1713]

Next time you get that mackerel, I will eat it. Drink the oil first. Makes it easier

[@ankebosing1968]

You are a brave man! That stew looks not as tasty as the canned food my dogs eat!

[@salahalmesyadi9052]

I love your videos but you spend more time in alot of things dosent make since like you took 5 min until you opened that box please don’t made too much long videos

[@KitbashedSurvival]

I'm trying to provide some context before just ripping it open. :) Also, I began opening the box right around 2 minutes into the video, not 5.

[@salahalmesyadi9052]

3:18 you start open it for real 5:19 you start to show the content thats like long time for someone only unboxing it

[@salahalmesyadi9052]

We love what you provide I’m a big fan of you but please try to minimize that video by editing and other things ♥️

[@Ataxamazing]

You are able to skip over the areas of the video you don't enjoy. I like having context to what is being reviewed and actually enjoy longer videos so everyone is different.

[@dalevodden1359]

It's canned mackerel in olive oil now whether or not it's extra virgin olive oil it's another thing