Homemade 24 Hour MRE from Walmart

You asked for it, you got it. I have built my first homemade 24 hour MRE with the help of my local Walmart. Come along as we see what's inside in this epic supersized video!
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[@nomad753]

A trip to Walmart is a survival exercise in itself. Glad you made it out alive

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It can certainly be that. Every trip is an adventure.

[@Bucky1836]

Try working there esp overnight stocking 🥴

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@Bucky1836 I bet you’ve seen a lot of you did that!

[@Bucky1836]

@@dadbudgetadventures 7 years 3 years a stupervisor it was a education 🥴😵‍💫🤕

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@Bucky1836 you have my absolute respect that you survived that.

[@soteriamediaproductions6165]

Try emergin-c instead of crystal light. It tastes good, especially watered down, and give you plenty of vitamins and minerals while you’re at it

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Watch for my video next week. Drinking that out of necessity 😂

[@soteriamediaproductions6165]

On it!!!

[@thomgizziz]

@@dadbudgetadventures Crystal lite is 10 calories and pickles are 0 big misses and your 24 hour ration is 1740kcal at a price of $21.98... that is really really bad. It will also be super bulky. I can get freeze dried 72 hour kits for under 30 dollars that have over 6000kcals. You are literally going to the opposite way of what you'd want out of a MRE. You'd need to do at least 2000 calories a day and most army 24 hour MREs are 3000kcals or more for a single day.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@thomgizziz you’re missing the entire point. First, we aren’t in the army and are not going into combat. This is an example of products that are available, not a roadmap for copying exactly. Yes, I can buy freeze dried meals or military MREs but that’s not what I’m doing here. Most Americans can do with losing some calories from our diets and we aren’t exerting enough energy sitting in our homes or campsites to justify that many calories. I have some of the 72 hour food kits and they are great for what they are, but people need more than oatmeal and potato soup.

[@geraldbock1012]

Excellent point! I have a few boxes of that around. It really brings some good things into the drink.

[@johngeverett]

Dinty Moore beef stew ROCKS! Cans of chicken or tuna or salmon, rice cups, vegetable cups, soda crackers, Belvitas, Atkins bars. So many things you can load up that don't spoil and are easy to open and eat. Empty prescription bottles can carry instant coffee or tea or sugar or salt etc.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great ideas!

[@jefflwadfordjr.1128]

The Super Bowl is on my tv and I find this vid more interesting. Respect.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I will absolutely take that. Thank you!

[@memesbyme710]

What's a super bowl? 😅

[@tulsaprepperdad6674]

You lost points for even having that on your TV🫣😂

[@seventhstone]

i thought i was a goofball for making little food kits, thanks for helping me feel sane. great stuff sir!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

So glad I could restore confidence in your sanity 😂

[@ogi22]

If you want, ask historians or archeologists. Food preparation is one of the first things that made us human (along with a language). Especially for wandering people, making those food kits, you can just take out and eat, without too much hussle (like perheaps you are a part of a group hunting for more food for your tribe). And with those kits, you have a clear view on how much you have: 3 portions - 3 days. No brainer. As a service tech, I was doing a lot of "wandering" to customers (visiting service and maintenance). I learned to have at least a few snacks, a couple of instant noodles and some dry, smoked sausage with long shelf life in my trunk. Not much, just enough to survive a day or two in case of a bad situation. And those happen when you travel to fix machines . Even my gf knew that she would most certainly find a snack in my glove compartment when she needed. 😁

[@thomgizziz]

@@ogi22 No the fact we are humans are what makes us human. You don't say that the thing that makes gorillas gorillas is because they can climb trees... that is nonsense.

[@ogi22]

@@thomgizziz Being human makes me a human... Nice... And gorillas are gorlillas, because they are gorillas. Many species climb trees. Do you know why plants don't move too much? Movement requires energy. And taking that energy from the sun by photosynthesis don't make enough to allow for movement. Just a bit - flowers following the sun as an example. But there are plants that move. They just get more energy by trapping insects and consuming them for that extra energy. Eating just plants provide much more energy for the organism. Herbivores can move very nice. But you can check yourself how much time they spend eating. Hunting for food and eating other animals is much more efficient. Omnivores and carnivores can spend much less time for eating. Long before Homo Sapiens, our ancestors found, that if you heat some food over a fire, it works much better than eating it raw. It helped them to spend less time eating. They could also store their food for longer after cooking it. Cooked food provides much more energy. Do you know what organ uses the most energy in our body? It's a brain. About 1/5 of everything you eat and convert to energy is used by your brain. Chimpanzees, our closest relatives, use about half of that. But they don't cook their meals. AFAIK we (and our direct ancestors) are the only species to prepare their food like this. No, cooking as an activity here and now doesn't make us human. It is something that humans do. Cooking as a method of thermal food preparation allowed our ancestors to use that surplus of energy, to develop brains. The oldest traces of fire-roasting come so far from Africa and are dated around 780 000 years. Long before Homo Sapiens.

[@irenez7439]

If you put peanut butter on the pop tart, you add a bit of protein. It's now a PB&J pop tart.😊

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re the second person to recommend that and I am definitely going to have to try it!

[@NadeenfromCali]

Ohhhh put it on a chocolate one….

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

That brk was woefully absent in protein or fat Both of which are very important at brk!! Big spoon of pb and saltines would work and then some butter cubes. Butter keeps well a day or so on counter.

[@dianesmigelski5804]

That is a great idea. I found Justin’s brand almond butter in single serve pouches. That would really hit the spot with the pop tart idea. You can smear it on one, top with the other tart and totally make a pbj sandwich!

[@dragonfirefunctionalfitnes7925]

Genius!🎉👍

[@lukeduke1212]

I just came back from a little bike adventure where I used my first home made MRE. Found some things to improve (salt,trashbag) but overall it worked out great. Much better than eating clif bars all day.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Precisely. I can only do so much tuna and protein bars before I get grumpy.

[@nickjenkins1663]

Hot sauce !! Hot Sauce !! Adds spice to lots of stuff.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It certainly kicks it up a notch.

[@nickjenkins1663]

Yes I am a Dinty Moore beef stew fan! And if you add an uncle Ben's single serve rice pack, it really makes a good serving. I know technically the packs are made for microwave cooking but hot water works too. And there are a variety of flavors. And don't overlook corned beef hash. granola bars are good too.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great suggestions. I keep getting the thing about adding rice. I need to give that a try.

[@Flash1857]

Agree, I do the Dinty More, hot water and crackers. ( can’t tolerate rice ) Plan to add the pop tarts, can alternate with my fiber bars, thanks

[@JDDees]

I prefer corned beef hash crispy, not soggy... so YES, overcook it unless you prefer MUSH!

[@shawnkelly695]

Wow bet you healthy eating that trash

[@SootyGrouse]

Dinty Moore is a must-have for my truck camping excursions on the forest roads of the Olympic National Forest.

[@paulhearn9842]

For drinks, I add the propel mix to water. Great source of electrolytes and plenty of flavor choices. I have a problem with artificial sweeteners but that works great for me. Love what you're doing here and wife and I are in the process of building our own MRE's.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s a good idea. Any time you can get added benefits out of small packages it’s a good thing! Thank you for the comment and support!

[@Plasmastorm73_n5evv]

Same with me, either propel or gatorade depending if I can find them on sale or not.

[@kevkev5935]

100% agree on the propel packets. I use those for when I do my long distance runs. Great way to get electrolytes and they taste great without that artificial taste.

[@wwoodard2440]

If needing calories why use anything with artificial sweeteners?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@wwoodard2440 because most of the small drink sachets use the, so they can make smaller packaging. Therefore that’s what the market is flooded with.

[@mikeklinger1712]

What works really well as an MRE style product is Hormel chili in the can as it is a pop top! It's a good iron and protein boost that you can eat cold

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely. I think I’m going to do a homemade C Ration video soon with all canned goods.

[@OutlandStation]

​@@dadbudgetadventures oh, that would be awesome, as well!

[@hanks_2210]

Snack on the run makes some great canned tuna and chicken with excellent seasonings

[@bloodria7455]

Poptarts are good for morale too

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Right? It’s happy and nostalgic food. I’m for it!

[@joesashiify]

Weird timing. I just bought a 16 count box of mixed berry Pop tarts today.

[@JDDees]

Poptarts are NASTY imo.

[@amberfoster3285]

They cause hypoglycemia, nothing nutritional in a Pop tart. Just empty calories.

[@dany8822]

Regarding the freeze dried coffee packets, just a tip: if you can get yourself to a larger Asian Supermarket (here in Southern California we have them just about everywhere). Anyway, they sell large bags (like 100-120 packets and smaller sizes, too) of coffee-dried milk-sugar sachets. I love to get these in my pantry and go bags. I’ve also seen them at Costco Business centers although only one brand rather than a choice of many.

[@dany8822]

..oh, and as an example, I’ve purchased bags of 120 sachets for around $13.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I definitely need to find those.

[@heidiburkard7464]

That's where I get them

[@bmcgee4634]

A wholesale foodservice store that is open to the public, like GFS (Gordon Food Service) has lots of fun individually packaged item intended for restaurant, cafeteria, vending, confessions type consumption. Including salt, pepper, salt&pepper, sugar/sweetener, creamer packets, snack like chips & crackers, etc.

[@Tsiri09]

You made great choices for your MRE. Last year, my brother got me a 12 volt "lunchbox." It works FANTASTIC! Road Pro also has 12-volt ovens and so on. Lighter socket or a rechargeable power station (12 volt, solar). No more expensive fast food/restaurants, we eat hot meals! I got my neighbor one for Christmas- she LOVES it! I also have 12-volt coffee cups for soup packets, coffee, etc. Folgers has instant coffee and hot chocolate and dried soup packets too. I buy them from the clearance racks every time I see them. When I was homeless, a woman gave me nearly 2 dozen of the dinty moore meals. Jerky, bacon jerky, 6 oz cans of meet, small cans veggies, dried fruits, pudding cups, single serving cracker/chips bags, canned soups/stews/chili. There's a wide variety of methods to make grab-and-go MRE bags tailored to everyone's taste.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great ideas! I’ve been looking at the 12v lunch boxes as a possibility for a future video. We shall see.

[@stepanbandera5206]

What kind of meet?

[@wayneburbage8900]

In the military, the trucks had MRE heaters. The civilian version is a truckers version you plug in to lighter socket . A hot water bath .

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Been thinking of getting one of those to try out some other methods of preparation.

[@AdventureTeamOverland]

When I was in the Army the trucks were the MRE heaters lol

[@ogi22]

@@dadbudgetadventures You can get a small kettle plugged into your lighter socket. Then you will have a dual purpose device - you can boil water for coffee, tea or any instant meal. Or if you open the lid, you can just pour water and stick MRE bag inside and heat it. Yes, it will take some time, there is not much "juice" in lighter socket, but it works 😊

[@1978jasondickerson]

Dinty Moore is our go to for multiple people camping. we cut up bacon, cook it in the dutch oven over the fire, drain the grease and then add the beef stew. Bacon makes everything taste better! lol! great video as always!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That sounds amazing 🤤

[@miken7629]

I add a half pound of hamburger to a can of Dinty Moore Stew plus a little soy sauce

[@Pp4Gd]

Yes, my Grandmother cooked meat and vegetable in bacon grease. We loved Okra as kids. 😂 What kids like Okra?

[@madtownangler]

I had a week once when all I had to eat was a bag of granola and some frozen burritos from Taco Johns. I was living in the back of a pickup truck in the month of November in the mountains and didn't have much money and was waiting for a ride to Denver to start over again. I showed up in Denver with a bike I sold at a pawnshop and a backpack full of clothes.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That what you call a real self starter story! Not everyone can say they’ve really had to head out into the world with nothing.

[@gijr2003]

First time I ate Taco Johns was in 1969 at Riverton, WY. Loved the soft tacos.

[@1vtmom966]

I wouldn't probably have thought of the Tasters Choice. Great idea; I love black coffee!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Definitely recommend

[@yaledragon8628]

I eat a lot of those beef stews while living out my car. Lots of great ideas in this vid!! Thanks for the great content!!!!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you for the support! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it.

[@garegardner6782]

I like how practical you are. Since you mentioned it. I would like to see a video on finding low sodium, low sugar foods from local places like WalMart , Safeway, etc, something accessible , real world. im 70 w/ health issues so healthier items would be nice to know. Thanks

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. I’m going to get to work on that.

[@CowboySurvival]

I am diabetic and have a vid on my site that addresses your question. I am going to do a video in a few weeks where I live on the 1-day meal pack I made to see how weak it suits my needs. However, I will heat stuff using hot water and a mini stove.

[@Gumby1978]

Congratulations on your 5000 subscribers. A low sodium MRE would be great. Also a high protein MRE!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Both will be a challenge and won’t likely be a single source meal but I’m going to work on making it happen.

[@drewschumann1]

Sodium is a critical survival nutrient.

[@donnadoriand7324]

​@@dadbudgetadventures Remember to have fiber to keep things regular. When the shtf you don't want to be bound up.

[@knokname6466]

@@drewschumann1 Until it kills you, or almost kills you. Six weeks of intensive care taught me that really fast.

[@undernetjack]

Maybe check the new research on the salt...and butter. Then see who/what was behind it's condemnation. Look for yourself.

[@JeepITguy]

"are you a fan of Dinty Moore beef stew, and if not, why are you a monster?" Chuckled out loud at that. Subscribed.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks! Glad you got a laugh out of that

[@user-bn8hz8wh3i]

It’s always a Great habit to get into by saying Grace before every meal.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

For sure. Always a good plan.

[@user-bn8hz8wh3i]

I just noticed your channel and have enjoyed your content if not I wouldn’t have felt comfortable enough to make the comment of saying Grace before every meal. 🙏

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@user-bn8hz8wh3i I’m glad I come across approachable enough for you to say that.

[@marthagonzalez5528]

I do that and yeshua like he did back then and still does multiplying ✨🕊

[@marthagonzalez5528]

And even my grandpuppy gets her treats multiplied ✨🕊

[@rainwitch321]

Love the Crystal Light Peach Mango Green Tea. Dinty Moore Beef Stew is really good too.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I had a bad experience with peach flavored stuff when I was a kid and now I can’t stand it. I wish I liked it but I just can’t do it.

[@wayneburbage8900]

Great ideas for military care packages to send to our troops serving in the field. Those crystal light packs for canteen water.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s a great idea!

[@roxannejohnston3311]

I'm so glad your video came up on my feed. I really like the 24 hr MRE. Sets you up for an entire day. Thanks so much.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re quite welcome. I’m glad you found the video!

[@welding_guy7524]

I really like your concept.. it makes soo much sense to make own mre.. Walmart sells bags of ready to eat beans and 60 second pasta too and riced veggies..

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely. And building it with stuff you like is key. Make something you actually look forward to eating.

[@reloader7sixtwo]

Thanks for all you do, just recently found your channel. I'm a big fan of home-brewed gear and homemade MRE's.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you! I’m glad you found the channel! Hope you find plenty to like here.

[@muchtested]

I agree 100%

[@MrAj2287]

I also agree! Keep up the good work 😊

[@os2soliz]

When youre in a spot eating an MRE... Almost no food is too bad to put down. A beef stew is something to look forward to at that point. Like the video and subscribed. Thanks for making it.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Exactly the point. Thank you!

[@johnprater7588]

Instant coffee on a cool to cold am or with chili over the open fire after cutting wood all day is the bomb out in the woods. Great memories from the 80s. On my pre saw days of wood cutting. Still got to have chili and instant joe in my canteen cup. No better meal.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That sounds like a great way to end the day.

[@CowboySurvival]

I can't eat beef, so the Jack Links Turkey Jerky is also very tasty. An extra coffee for at night before bed is a nice add-in.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I definitely need to look for some alternative meat jerkys as I’m searching for contents.

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

A common item I enjoy is tuna or smoked salmon in a pouch envelope. Just add a spoon and any choice of condiments if desired. No refrigeration required. Great for lunches and your"Get Home" bag. 😎👍🏻

[@slytherinprincess5682]

Two videos into this channel and I am hooked. You have an awesome personality and voice, and I love this take on MRE content. Hope to see more from you!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. Your kind words and high praise are greatly appreciated.

[@PlayaSinNombre]

You could add a peanut butter cup for protein with breakfast. 😊

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Definitely

[@miken7629]

This sounds weird but wasn't bad. Put peanut butter & salami on a tortilla, turns into a meal of mostly fat + protein & carbs.

[@user-ey7db8yh3q]

I was thinking that but does it meet the one year life. The oil in peanuts, well all nuts can get rancid.

[@PlayaSinNombre]

@@user-ey7db8yh3q yes. My peanut butter has a sell by date of Oct2024, and I bought it a month ago…

[@onlyinparadise4613]

If you need 3 in 1 coffee packs, the Asian grocery stores always have them. Can you please do a video of you exchanging your homemade MRE to an active soldier to eat while you eat their MRE? That would be fun to watch their reaction! 😁

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I would totally be down for that if I know someone who could play along.

[@nickjenkins1663]

Good Idea

[@socoamarettojustine]

yes! maybe steve1989mre would!

[@PrimePrepper1]

I’m so glad I came across your channel!!! You are exactly what I’ve been waiting for, straight to the point and straight forward. You do exactly what I do and I get all the same things and that cooking pot container is awesome!!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. That’s some high praise.

[@JoeDoorVal]

great video, love the quality of the editing as well! this is definitely something ill have to do myself if im ever out in the field or going on a hike.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. Hope it helps inspire creativity when you’re getting ready for an outing!

[@jameskelly1680]

Subscribed. Good content, you are not just rehashing the same old, same old. You made an excellent point that those little packets of powdered cheese from the pizza place are important. Everything - taco sauce, salt, pepper, all those little packets you have floating around would be an excellent addition to these homemade MREs.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Definitely. The only reason I don’t use them in this series is that I’m trying to stick strictly to the items from the same location. For MREs I would build for storage or an outing would definitely use that.

[@jeannethornburg2694]

Just found your channel, after watching this video I have subscribed! Your content is fantastic and definetely doable for people who don't have a clue where to start. I have many of these foods on hand but never thought of an MRE 24 hr pkg. Keep Calm and Carry On! God Bless

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. I’m so glad you found the channel!

[@DaliwolfBacon]

I am one of those people who have to think about lower sodium options. I will look and see if you made a lower sodium MRE, but if you haven't I know there are lots of people who would appreciate that. AWESOME video! Great ideas and great tips!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I have looked into it but have not done it yet. Still working on making it happen.

[@dougcallahan171]

Im very thankful for your videos and self made MRE's. I would like to see more healthy options in those MRE's.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I am working on that

[@wayneburbage8900]

Those MREs are a good subject. Thank you.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. This has been a fun series.

[@maurac953]

Love this! Thank you for sharing. And, yes, I'd love to see a lower sodium kit because I have high blood pressure.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I think this is going to need to happen. Lots of folks asking for it.

[@rockyraab8290]

Just found your channel, and it is SO timely for me. I've been a fan and consumer of military MREs for decades, but my last three-day trip with them burned me out completely. They're virtually all sugar and salt snack bags. I'll be going back for many of your videos. And you just got a sub due to your very honest disclaimer at the end here. Bravo.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you’re here!

[@WorldOfWonder66]

I'm new to your channel and I really enjoyed this. I can't wait to see more MRE videos from you. I have made them for years myself but today I learned a few things that I'm going to be adding to mine now. Thank you very much 🙂

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you’re here! Hope you enjoy the other content.

[@bdawnedon]

precooked rice in a pouch would be good.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’ve done a couple with those. Always a good staple.

[@ronlowther9044]

This is the 3rd video I've viewed. Earned a subscription.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. I’m so glad you gave it that much of a test run!

[@jttaylor2505]

liking your content and MRE meals are perfectly timed thanks!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you

[@rickfalk9319]

I haven't seen anyone do the ravioli and you really got my attention with the pickles!! That's a great idea. It's a perfect snack/meal accompaniment. Great job, thank you!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks! This was so fun just because of the cool stuff I found.

[@rickfalk9319]

@@dadbudgetadventures I bet! I'm going to go look myself. I tend to avoid Walmart, lol

[@user-wx1nr2gm4g]

Enjoyed your channel for awhile now. Thanks for sticking with it. Would love to see you try the entree's without heating them up. Perhaps try half unheated and half heated too see if you would choose that entree again if you didn't have a way to heat it up. Also would like to see a homemade MRE were it wasn't edible straight out of the package. Something using shelf stable items that acutally had to be prepared for the meal. Keep up the great work.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Those are great suggestions! I’ve had a couple viewers ask about eating them unseated but you’re the first to put that particular perspective on it. With that approach it makes more sense rather than just punishing myself 😂. Thanks for being a long time subscriber. Your support means so much!

[@robertweldon7909]

2/13/2024 This is my first video, from your channel. OUTSTANDING, it deserves more than one thumbs up, REALLY. I like the way you approach your subject matter, straight to the point. You're clear and don't spend a lot of time on unimportant stuff. What is that container that you cooked in? I've never seen anything like it before. Where can I get one? Suggestion; If you saved the Beef Stew container, you could have cooked your dinner, in it, the same way as lunch. Much less clean up. Looking at a days food for less than $10.00 per day, this is livable cost for ONE for a week, just be close to a "Wally World". Once again, great job, I've subscribed, A good bit of binge watching is ahead of me. ;-)

[@dadbudgetadventures]

So the cooker is a Barocook Flameless Cooker and they are available on Amazon (link in the description box). Good call on the beef stew container. That’s a great idea. I appreciate your supportive feedback and hope you find lots of content to love.

[@dianesmigelski5804]

This was my first video of yours as well and I’m very impressed with your vid, Dad! I got a few excellent ideas for things to choose from. I normally home make everything for my outdoor kits but this gave me plenty of ideas for ready made things. I like the handy yogurt in a pouch, I have seen fruit purées in a pouch in the store as well. Single packs of mixed raw veggies are in most every store. Of course little packages of cheese and crackers or peanut butter and crackers are great to have on hand as a snack. M&M’s don’t melt so I like those. If I make my own trail mix I usually use M&M’s along with dried fruit and sometimes Cheerios or other cereals. Thank you for an awesome video!! You’ve got yourself a new subscription!!👍

[@terryshackelford712]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Much appreciated

[@oldrust601]

Doing videos like this is great because lots of people that go through bad storms and they lose power and they need meals this is a great way to show people that there's ways that they can stock up on different things that if anything can eat it cold.. but at least they have food to eat....

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s exactly why I do this. People hear “MRE” and think I’m talking about the apocalypse. I do this for those short term disasters and times you want to venture into the wild for a couple days. Thanks for the support!

[@magicmonette]

Great video! Thought provoking for sure! 1)I love the idea of oiling that awesome bag with instructional video. 2)All the POUCH meals! Never thought of it! Veg ones could become soup! 👍🏻 3) Wisps would be GOOD on chili! 😋

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you! All great suggestions. I think I’ll be doing the bag soon but it may take time to produce the video for it but I will certainly document the process.

[@annettenepple449]

I love Dinty Moore beef stew !❤❤❤

[@dadbudgetadventures]

And so you should 😎

[@javadude666]

Everything you do you are clear about what you talk about.❤❤

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you!

[@jrhalabamacustoms5673]

Good memories of my Dad and I having Dinty Moore beef stew heated over a fire in our backyard. Not into camping but that was great fun for young me.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Those are the best kinds of memories

[@TheLongburns]

Another winner. You hit on something I have been thinking about with the longer time frame. Also, I found a mock spaghetti at $🌲 made from hearts of palm. Shelf stable for 2 years and ready out of the pack. You can see your progress and growth over the years, and I really dig where you're headed. Did you get the wish list item make it ok?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It did and thank you so much! I plan to use it in an upcoming vide and give you a proper shout out! Your support is truly appreciated.

[@gerardmartyn1738]

Congratulations on 5k. Great video as always. Thank you 😊

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you! It’s been a long road trying to get things moving but I love doing this and really appreciate the support!

[@n2jmb]

Well done sir! This was great!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@willames363]

Cool vid, thank you for the ideas

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. So glad you liked it!

[@cryssman8112]

Someone may have mentioned this guideline in one of your previous MRE videos, but I recall a rule-of-thumb from my years in the service about eating MREs in the field or on deployment. If you can’t eat all of the MRE, you should, at a minimum, eat/drink a portion of each of the main MRE components (not counting the accessories packet). The way military MREs are formulated, this rule-of-thumb provides the best well-rounded nutritional intake at any one go. This is especially important if all you’re eating are MREs. As you continue refining the nutritional aspects of your homemade MREs perhaps this could assist as you plan your menus.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I kinda mentioned that concept in passing but haven’t gotten too deep into trying to balance the meals for perfect nutrition. Right now it’s a thought exercise about looking past the basics and getting creative. Once I start building these with more thought and purpose beyond just a one stop shopping thing that will become more important.

[@drewschumann1]

The philosophy I'm familiar with is to eat everything but the entree, as the entree is the least dense calorie/nutrient packed

[@dragonfirefunctionalfitnes7925]

Awesome video. Thanks for the ideas. 🎯

[@dadbudgetadventures]

So glad you liked it!

[@rickvia8435]

I remember when (as a kid) Tasters Choice" came on the market - ~1970, The 1st freeze-dried coffee. Before, everything else was just dried coffee powder. Thanks for the great MRE inspiration Ideas.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@gymntonic]

This is a great video! A few years ago we built some family size meal packs designed to feed 4 for a week. Not really MREs but based on a similar principle to use stuff that we would actually eat.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I don’t guess it matters if you give it a name the concept is pretty much the same. The idea is to prepare with stuff you know will be eaten. Honestly you don’t even have to apply all my parameters to it, all that is just part of the exercise. Sounds like you had a solid plan!

[@coachjonmichaelmulkeyjiujitsu]

These are great!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you 🙏

[@martinmorris2872]

Yes.I love Dinty Moore stew. I always keep some in the pantry and in the car.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s kinda like the ultimate survival food, I think.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Hello & Good morning from Barren County, KY, Great video, I really enjoyed this one. My wife actually watched it with me and she liked it too. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day. JT

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you both enjoyed it.

[@revgregory]

I really like the Sunkist Orange and Grape Crush drink sticks, really good flavor and no artificial sweetener aftertaste. I also like True Lemon and True Lime which are unsweetened granulated lemon and lime packets, they are super cheap (about $7/100) and one of each in a bottle of water makes a nice, tart drink...or you can add stevia to sweeten it which is really nice also.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I have some of the True Lemon for an upcoming video. I’ve had so many recommendations for it I’m gonna have to try it.

[@chrismeister2554]

Spicy beef jerky is a go to. As a spicy food lover myself I don’t find any issues with the spice, however it does slow me down, and is always a great choice for homemade mre

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s also good for morale. Spicy food has a positive impact on your body so it’s a win-win.

[@josephdixon1827]

I do my own. But I vac pack everything, I have a vacuum pack machine, And I vacuum packed those Dintymore meals and it off shoots. I also added oxygen / moiture eaters...They are good for at least 3 years, I"am sure longer....But once I got my 3 years supply stocked, I begin rotating it, through work, camping, Hiking or during hunting season. By I replace what I used, it is also dated inside a sealed box in a dark space that is cool year round. Excellent video, you gave me some new ideas, thanks.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Those are great suggestions for making these things last longer.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

What an awesome video. I never thought of MRE meals but in today’s world it is important.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. I’m glad it inspired some thought and maybe even some action!

[@skyborne6393]

I need this. (For my current situation at the moment) Thanks. 🙂

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m glad this provided some inspiration!

[@earlsworth7952]

New sub here. I really enjoyed this video! I do suffer from hypertension, so I would love to see a lower sodium MRE video in the future, but I'm looking forward to catching up on your previous vids, none the less!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m so glad you’re here! Hoping to get the low sodium video together soon.

[@joetamaccio9475]

Thanks , Good tips for making my own food kits.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@slade7499]

Hey, just founf your channel yesterday and subscribed immediately. This project is great. I want to try doing this with my kids for campouts. If you don't mind, what bags are you using to package your MRE?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks, I’m so glad you’re here! Doing this with the kids and letting them choose their own meal contents will be a lot of fun. If you check the description on this video there is a link to the bags I use. They are Mylar resealable storage bags and they come in a kit with a couple different sizes.

[@sanction7627]

Great presentation, great vid!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you!

[@beverlyheinritz5294]

I was thinking I would just drink the water. I am so glad you mentioned the off taste treated water can have. I see now why I would include a drink mix or two.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s one very good reason. If you can add a mix with extra vitamins or electrolytes you get some additional benefits

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Great video! Really good choices. BTW, like the jacket. Subscribed.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. I’m glad you’re here!

[@CowboySurvival]

I like your vids. Always an interesting take food-to-go.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you

[@Langenschwerte]

Dirty Moore was my family's go-to for weekend camping trips cooked on the Coleman stove we had, or over the fire itself, often with just some buttered bread on the side.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That sounds like some good times!

[@updem]

Awesome work. These videos are fun and informative. It would also be cool if you could price them out and put how much each one costs as a quick comparison to buying a commercial MRE. Keep up the good work!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

The costs are covered in each video. I don’t list each item’s individual cost but you can see the shelf tags in those clips. Commercial MREs are so hard to compare because the contents are so different but the prices vary with every seller. That’s part of why I make these, the MRE market makes no sense 😂

[@dravenblaze6907]

I love this. a person can heavily customize what is in it. For me I have anemia so I have to have a high iron diet. I just have to factor the in and wala a all day Mre that fits my needs. thanks for the idea man. fan damn tastic.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. It makes me truly happy when people get the concept at its core. Happy hunting!

[@GrayZiazanne]

Thank you so much for posting & sharing this!!! Pop tarts & baby food type squeeze pouches are some of my go to's already when I'm feeling lazy but they really are packed with some vitamins & minerals. My other is usually dry cereal in a sandwich bag bc sometimes I even mix honey nut Cheerios with Golden Grahams or something like that in a pinch. It's nice to have different options & choices, kinda like a buffet. Convenient doesn't have to mean boring & I feel like your video proves that. I am a cheese lover & usually will munch on Goldfish, occasionally using them crumbled up over salad when I don't have shredded cheese so I will have to check out those Whisps. Also the pickles seemed curious & I'm glad you found them too! I also like that you were talking about more evenly heating things using a water bath bc it seems like something everyone might not know too. I really liked how at the end of this video you said you were fat & happy & to prepare for the world as it is kinda thing, great advice!!!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks for this awesome comment. Always good to know people are not only watching but listening intently as well!

[@GrayZiazanne]

@@dadbudgetadventures You're welcome sir. I appreciate the experienced reviews & how to's like the do it yourself ideas for those that might have restrictions, etc. too! Things can be super helpful when someone doesn't have the inspiration otherwise, especially.

[@Tootsie806]

Very creative!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you

[@rojatex55]

Pop tarts, that was my choice, too! I usually pack instant coffee, breakfast , another meal, a dessert, a drink pack, and a walking around snack in my Mylar bags. My husband's breakfast choice is Cheetos. 😂 Whatever makes him Happy in a bad situation. 🤷‍♀️ . Thank you so much for your videos.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re quite welcome. Thanks for watching and for the support. And for telling me Cheetos are for breakfast 😂

[@jimcombs6760]

All this looks great. I really like the Crystal lite peach tea. The pickles in the bread and butter pickles chips are outstanding. I’d have to add a little hot sauce😊. Great video my brother.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@rb2287]

Absolutely LOVE the Crystal Light powder mixes! My favorite is the Lemonade, but I do like the Iced Tea as well.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

They make some pretty decent stuff. Lots to choose from and find one that works for you individually.

[@frankhinkle5772]

Very well done. I liked that you continue to explore your options. I'd have never thought of the pickles, but I like pickles! They give you some more vitamins and another flavor. Good for morale. I like having more drink pouches and what you don't use you save for another time. I was wondering why I had not seen Pop Tarts yet. Might be a good idea to write on them what flavor they are. This looked like a good model to follow. thanks.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. This was so fun exploring all the different options and trying new things. Will definitely look into labeling things that aren’t obvious next time.

[@willames363]

Really appreciate your channel, I dropped the first comment super quick tbh in case I had forgotten. Great spread. How much did the lot cost? Thanks for this series. Also, would love an edc vid from you as well as other preps videos on matters like medical, water and say emergency power and lighting. More in terms of the whole well-rounded approach would be great tossed in from time to time.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

The meals ended up at $22 and change. I’ve done some prepping videos and will circle back around to more soon. Right now this series is doing so well at growing the channel I’m almost afraid to break stride.

[@willames363]

@@dadbudgetadventures I really wasn’t saying just prepping, I just meant throwing some other in on occasion is all.

[@kydd666]

I wish we got the same stuff in our walmart's (and other stores) that you guys get down in the US. The amount of ready to eat single serve items is awesome, i love making little kits like this when i go on fishing trips

[@dadbudgetadventures]

We do have a pretty good selection. It’s always odd to hear that the same company in another country doesn’t carry a lot of the same stuff.

[@nickjenkins1663]

Slim Jims are a good option to jerky. And they come in single serving packages.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Definitely. I love me some Slim Jims

[@conishka3749]

Im new i love your video i had never thought of this but its really a great idea im going to teach my grandaughters this thanks

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m so glad you’re here! Thanks for the support.

[@sonnystreatwise1231]

Love it thank you brother 😂🙏

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@OutlandStation]

- I have Dinty Moore meals in my desk at work right this second. They were a staple when I worked pipeline. - Low- sodium options would be a great episode, says the guy with high blood pressure. - For drink packets, have you looked at Liquid IV packs? (You may have done that in a different video.) They are what I use daily. Outstanding content and you've got my new subscription.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m working with some friends to help me with the low sodium options. It’s not easy to find but I’m working on it. Haven’t tried Liquid IV but I keep hearing about it. Might have to give it a shot.

[@udrinkit]

What are liquid IV packs? How do you find them?

[@OutlandStation]

@@udrinkit from the box - "hydration multiplier electrolyte drink mix." They are typically shelved alongside the Crystal Light and other powdered drink mixes. They are supposed to help you rehydrate faster. No preservatives or artificial flavors/ colors/ sweeteners in the main flavors plus they have a line of sugar-free flavors.

[@Tambryl]

The LIV is great for those who require it daily.

[@usauditresponse]

Just subbed, not sure why thia video popped up but I like it. I do homemade MREs often for hiking. Buying a dehydrator was one of my best purchases for this, i would love a freeze dryer but they're so expensive and loud. Do alot of shopping at the dollar store for hiking food stuff. Its cheap and usually a decent serving size, they also have Dinty Moore beef stew.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I love my dehydrator and the freeze dryers are definitely not for your average citizen. I’m glad you found the channel!

[@bennington7660]

Just found your channel. Glad I did! Very useful info 😊

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. I’m glad you’re here!

[@justintime6346]

Mel Gibson's brother! What a great channel!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. For both statements.

[@flemm88]

I absolutely love Denty Moore Beef Stew! So good. I prefer that over most people's stews. Homemade bread to go with and butter. So good.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s hard to beat

[@fishhead1227]

That ravioli looks amazing. Never tried wisps. I need some in my life.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Get you some!

[@jessicasarmy8896]

Just found you today. Subscribed because you have some good info to share. The sodium content for one day was overwhelmingly high. I would appreciate a low sodium MRE for a day video. Thanks so much!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Gonna see what I can do about that.