Buying in bulk is a great way to save money. Here are my suggestions for the best bulk items to buy when building you homemade MREs. Amazon Wish List: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...
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@2jedismom4 ай бұрын
Years ago, when I was 8 months pregnant I had a stroke that took the hearing in my right ear. I appreciate you not having music playing in the background while you are speaking. It’s very easy for my good left ear to understand what you are saying! Thanks! :-)
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you for pointing that out. I’m not a fan of videos with music that have no real need for it.
@ritasmoot18232 ай бұрын
Yes! I agree. Music distracts from a message. 😊
@roymcintyre5794 ай бұрын
I have a mixture of both military and homade MRE's. But my favorite MRE's to buy are European or Russian MRE's. My brother has a freeze dryer machine and we make alot of freeze dried meals for homade MRE's and just food for camping, fishing and hunting. I own six dehydrators alot of the stuff I grow in my garden and my small greenhouse gets canned, freeze dried or dehydrated. Another thing you can put into your homade MRE's is Ramen Soup, Sardines, Vienna Sausages, Tuna Pouches, Crisp Bread, Homemade Hardtack and Beef Jerkey. Great video don't listen to the die hard MRE snobs. They have taken in way too many government preservatives. Just have fun with this play list. You are giving alot of ideas to some people who may not have alot of money to put together some food stores some ideas.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Sounds like you’ve got a great program going there. I would love to have a freeze dryer but I’m not there with the finances yet. I love the idea of mixing all that along with military and home made MREs. It’s smart to have lots of options.
@roymcintyre5794 ай бұрын
My brother bought his freeze dryer from Tractor Supply Company. It is a Harvest Right 4 Tray. It works well. We have been freeze drying Spree candy in it. Jolly Ranchers will be coming out later today
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I love freeze dried candy. I’d be in trouble if I bought my own machine 😂
@angelas.36454 ай бұрын
I have the same, it’s good to have a mix, I also bought some of the camping MREs as well. Haven’t tried any yet. I just started to grow veggies on my own, buying water storages, now I am trying to learning how to make my own MREs. I have kids so I need to be creative and have enough.
@murda29994 ай бұрын
Great ideas! I would buy a big pack of dental flossers, a box of individual Wet Wipes, and a bag of compressed towel tables. That would really complete your accessory packs in the MREs your making.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I may need to do a video for bulk non food items
@OtherSarah24 ай бұрын
pretty please? @@dadbudgetadventures
@gregsanderson24704 ай бұрын
@dadbudgetadventures yes please .
@gregsanderson24704 ай бұрын
I get a small tube of toothpaste and floss from dentist. I'll try putting them in the nonfood package. Along with some aspirin,vitamin .
@Inspir8ion56114 ай бұрын
I love that you create accessory packs that you vacuum seal together. I'll be incorporating that into my mre plans.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Awesome! I love inspiring people to do this stuff themselves. It’s really what this whole series is about.
@TheLongburns4 ай бұрын
5/5. Let the haters watch and comment. It is all traffic and interaction. Interaction is traction. As long as they aren't giving you thumb downs. I am winding myself up to do an MRE project with a little bit different twist. If it goes well, I will post and tag you. Keep up the good work, sir..
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Please do, I’d love to see what you come up with. Look out for the MRE Mafia 😂
@madtownangler4 ай бұрын
I miss the little tiny bottles of hot sauce that used to be in the military MRE'S. Now I have to put packets from Taco Bell or something like that if I made an MRE.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Every once in a while I find those little bottles in different places. They are still around I’m just not sure where to get them. I might need to look into that.
@madtownangler4 ай бұрын
@@dadbudgetadventures my dad has been to the Tabasco plant a lot over the years and has never seen them for sale so I think maybe they made runs for the military The cool part about going there is that you get to try out stuff they don't sell in the stores yet. They have Tabasco flavored ice cream.
@mikerose93134 ай бұрын
I went to a pizza place in Scotland once, they had tons of them. I guess it was a thing over there in the 90’s. If you bought certain pizzas, you got as many little bottles as you wanted. Maybe it was more of an export item?
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
That would be a cool place to have access to!
@Bucky18364 ай бұрын
@@madtownangler i find em in bulk on ebay / amazon ( mini tobasco)
@thomassmith12754 ай бұрын
i love your videos i learn new products etc here. im a disabled vet on a finite income. every month i put a lil extra aside in a prep pack , just because. might i ad everyone should keep a headlamp , and a bar of soap and matchs these 3 item can bring you extra comfort. peace brother
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank for your service and your kind words. Both are truly appreciated.
@Jason-iz6ob4 ай бұрын
Saving those little end bits of the vacuum seal bags for accessory packets is a great idea.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Much better than just throwing them away
@ajdavis37984 ай бұрын
My hubby is not much on coffee, but when he does drink a cup, he adds a pack of Swiss Miss and 3 ice cubes 😂 I just found your channel and have been binge watching, thanks for the content.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad you’re here. My gateway into coffee was mixing it with cocoa.
@gerardmartyn17384 ай бұрын
Trolls will troll no matter what. Great video, thank you 😊
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m sure there’s a bridge somewhere that’s looking for their troll. The MRE trolls are funny with how seriously they take the subject.
@onlyinparadise46134 ай бұрын
Nice selection! This is the best channel for homemade MREs, hands down 🙌
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. That’s high praise!
@Gumby19784 ай бұрын
I haven’t tried the Dollar Tree foods. Your video has encouraged me to try them. Thank again for sharing.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Be mindful of what you get. Some are really good but there’s some scary stuff out there too
@dianebondhus93554 ай бұрын
Love the hot chocolate/coffee idea ❤
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Makes for a great treat, for sure.
@muchtested4 ай бұрын
It is really delicious, I've been doing it for years.
@scenicdriveways67084 ай бұрын
Good video DBA, My wife and I like the Propel Water Packets. Not only do they taste great, but they have Electrolytes and Vitamins to help you rehydrate and replace those electrolytes you sweated out. So it makes for a good survival drink. Love the Honey packet idea, that's great! Thanks for the tips. JT
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the support and the great suggestion!
@wittsullivan81304 ай бұрын
Costco and Sam's Club are both excellent sources for single serving packets for condiments, instant coffee packets, teabags, sweetener, sugar, etc, because restaurants and hotels go to Sam's and Costco to get that kind of stuff. Years ago, our church made comfort and sanitation kits for victims of Katrina full of useful things like small bottles of shampoo, soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste. You could make kits like that using travel sized stuff bought in bulk that won't perish to use as trading materials or to help a person feel human again. Even if your home made MRE has self heating food pouches, don't forget to throw in a small can opener, just in case. A couple of years ago we stayed at an air bnb. We got back from Walmart with our groceries for the weekend and couldn't find a can opener anywhere in the house. I used my P-54 off my key chain until we got a better one the next morning. The P-54 is the big brother to the P-38. Once you get it going, it works fine. I've made more drinking cups out of soda cans than actually opening cans. :)
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Great suggestions! Cool story too! Thanks for that.
@Bucky18364 ай бұрын
ULINE another good spot to get individual in bulk
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
@@Bucky1836 I don’t have that anywhere near me but I’ll keep an eye out
@MiddleEastMilli4 ай бұрын
They have free catalogs. @@dadbudgetadventures
@gregsanderson24704 ай бұрын
If you know ,you know. There are some with a little spoon.
@EvrttGrn4 ай бұрын
I like Military MRE's but they are so darn expensive nowadays. I hadn't thought about making my own, but will in the future. Thank you for your videos. Don't let the @$$hats that are rude and hateful stop you from doing what your are doing. It actually helps your YT algorythm and moves it up higher due to interaction.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Yep. I’ve learned to leave the comments up. A comment counts even if it’s negative. Plants fun to watch people jump in on it and shut them down. I’m so glad to hear I’ve inspired thought on making your own. Thanks for the support
@michaelmcelwain20534 ай бұрын
I got into this awhile back. Was really kinda fun, for river trips,hunting and fishing. Just chuck them in a vac bag and off you go.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Yep. Easy grab and go food.
@soyoucametosee78604 ай бұрын
You can get the pill pockets, usually at a pharmacy.They are like tiny ziplock bags. Use a measuring spoon to measure out the bulk drink mix into the pill pocket. Zip them shut and they last.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@crystalchance40024 ай бұрын
I love your videos I use this concept for my work bags of lunch and breakfast it helps me to save money as I found I was spending 20 dollars a day and it also helps me with my diabetes so please keep them coming❤
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Interesting. This concept started from my desire to build meal kits I could keep at work for days when I had limited options about eating. I’m glad you are enjoying the videos.
@MinuteMan19994 ай бұрын
The best accessories I have put in homemade meal kits are leftover/free stuff from take out restaurants. The KFC "honey" isn't real honey but tastes good and adds the calories. I have packets of hot sauce from taco bell, ketchup from everywhere, mayo relish mustard from convenience stores, soy and duck sauce from Chinese places, plastic utensils and napkins from everywhere. Oh and wet naps from wing or bbq joints are great to pack along. One thing I wish was still around these days is matches. I remember when I was young almost every business has advertisment match books. They weren't waterproof but would be a nice free addition but hardly ever see them anymore. ✌️🇺🇸
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Great suggestions. Free stuff is always good!
@OtherSarah24 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. Thanks for the support!
@SusanP6744 ай бұрын
Great ideas, thanks for some inspiration!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
You’re quite welcome. Thanks for the support!
@jtamsmom53 ай бұрын
Love these videos. I'm learning so much
@dadbudgetadventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad I’m contributing something
@muchtested4 ай бұрын
Thank you, you've made shopping for these fun not a chore.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! That’s awesome to hear
@williamallen78364 ай бұрын
Gave me a bunch of good ideas.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Love hearing that!
@jc1687f4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
You’re quite welcome!
@ckelley69404 ай бұрын
Your mission if you except is to buy / build an MRE from 711 or Speedway or Pilot convenient store depending on availability in your area ! Make me proud I have done it. Pilot truck stops have great selection !
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I’m gonna try my best to make this happen.
@glennbaker35014 ай бұрын
You can buy packs of plastic cutlery that come pre-packaged with fork,knife, napkin, salt and pepper. Sam's club has them. I would guess all the similar stores would also.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Or keep the ones you get with takeout food or what is included in your hotel coffee bar. Lots of great options.
@mikerose93134 ай бұрын
You can also just grab extra when you go to a fast food place. Need 1? Grab 3.
@willblack54194 ай бұрын
Lots of good add ins! Thanks.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. Thank you for the support!
@j.j.savalle47144 ай бұрын
Nice mix of options. Thx for trying them and giving your opinion on their taste and the good/bad!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad it’s connecting. Thank you for the support!
@ritasmoot18232 ай бұрын
I found the honey packets when I was car camping in Tennessee at a cool state park. They are awesome on a peanut butter sandwich!! Even gave my friend some for an international flight and she was so excited! Oops! I didn’t find them at the state park. LOL. They were at Walmart when I got groceries for my trip. 🤥. Have a great week everyone!
@dadbudgetadventures2 ай бұрын
Thanks for that!
@mikecordice13014 ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you for making your videos. I appreciate how much I have learned and how many ideas I have gotten from watching them.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m so glad you find them inspiring.
@eremoshomestead74064 ай бұрын
Just found this channel and am liking it very much! Keep up the great work!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad you’re here!
@MistySlocomb4 ай бұрын
I'm really enjoying your videos. Thank you.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I truly appreciate the kind words.
@n2jmb4 ай бұрын
Great ideas sir!!! Well done!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Much appreciated
@brianhancock67204 ай бұрын
New to the channel and I can't get enough.... nothing but love and respect from cincinnati ohio brother..... another great video.... keep them coming
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. The support is greatly appreciated
@nicholassanders5274 ай бұрын
Keep up the amazing work brother im addicted to your videos now.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you! That’s great to hear.
@jasonpye96504 ай бұрын
Don't miss buying real MRE I love creating my own love your channel brother
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’ll take one of mine over the “real deal” any day.
@johnhassen61914 ай бұрын
Just found your channel today and subscribed, love your videos so far! Will keep watching and liking!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad you’re here!
@robertgregory52604 ай бұрын
Good content. Like how you find this stuff.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. As long as yall stay interested I’ll keep putting out information you can use.
@timothyfranklin35214 ай бұрын
Even though my palate is different, I really enjoy these videos. You have some good suggestions for making homemade MREs. Keep the faith, stay the course, and do not let the haters get you down.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m having fun with this and I totally get that some people have a very different palate from mine. That’s why I love hearing people’s recommendations on what to try. Keeps me on my toes while I’m dodging trolls 😂
@gregsanderson24704 ай бұрын
@@dadbudgetadventures You inspire us .
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
@@gregsanderson2470 I’m honored. Thank you.
@MiddleEastMilli4 ай бұрын
Learning a lot and enjoying your thoughts a lot. Thank you so much! These tips and trials are very much appreciated. Additionally, I believe the customization aspect and budgetary aspect of this dialog puts this effort in a new place for me.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. It makes me so happy when people get it…I mean really understand the entire concept. You nailed it.
@milesoutrighthere99894 ай бұрын
I'm loving the gum idea, so cheap and you get so much, the mochaccino brings me back to my Military MRE days. A highlight 2 weeks in the field.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I’m discovering so many cool things doing these videos.
@Bucky18364 ай бұрын
Great vids , glad my algo popped u in my feed 🎉
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad too!
@JosStrange4 ай бұрын
We love your videos. My wife and I specifically headed out on an Ollie’s trip the other night fully inspired by you. Managed to get a few hits for food storage preps. Thanks!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Wow, that is so cool! Thanks for letting me know you found some inspiration here!
@sandilacey97944 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos and learn so much Have put it into practice, Thank you
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I always love hearing that my videos inspire someone.
@ElainefromMaine4 ай бұрын
Ignore the negative people. Your videos are awesome!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. The way I look at it a comment counts no matter. They are only helping me along 😂
@milesoutrighthere99894 ай бұрын
No BS, relevant ingredients, real life MRE build. Another great video!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you bud
@michaelgutman49104 ай бұрын
I just found your channel this week You're fun and entertaining It's also fun putting together an MRE on my own Thanks for all your help 🙂🍫🥄☕️
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
You’re quite welcome. I’m glad you found the channel and I hope it inspires you!
@jamesjackson48314 ай бұрын
Good stuff!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@lindabonomi72744 ай бұрын
New subbed, loving these ideas!!!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m so glad you’re here!
@terryspees9210Ай бұрын
My favorite coffee for camping, hiking, quick fix are Folgers coffee singles. Real coffee in a tea bag form. Just way better than any instant coffee I’ve tried. They’re individually foil wrapped so they keep for a long time. And go good with Swiss Miss hot chocolate.
@dadbudgetadventuresАй бұрын
I keep looking but haven’t found them in any stores near me. Maybe I’ll find them eventually.
@watkinsfarm1964 ай бұрын
Just came across your channel great video it's got me thanking about making my own mre.Keep up the good work.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Great to know it got you thinking!
@watkinsfarm1964 ай бұрын
@dadbudgetadventures I have always bought the already made but now will try to make my own thanks again
@SubwayRat4554 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid. 'Lot's of good tips. Keep up the good work. Don't let the haters get 'ya down!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m not gonna worry too much about them. I get so many positive comments I can overlook the trolls.
@miked92774 ай бұрын
Hi I’m new to your channel and you’ve really given me food for thought, and researching Mylar bags I’ve found vacuum sealable variants. Great ideas for my western hunts!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear I’ve inspired something!
@gohammergo4 ай бұрын
I'm commenting to help the algorithm. 😂😂😂 I've been doing this stuff for years. I enjoy watching your channel and will keep commenting to help you out. Keep up the good work.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
And I truly appreciate that!
@juniorjuss45434 ай бұрын
Those dehydrated strawberries,I’ve added them to bottled water along with the drink crystals.Thanks for the great ideas,apparently I need to go shopping at some different stores,you just showed me stuff I didn’t know existed.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
That’s a brilliant suggestion. So many combinations that would work with!
@shernettesimmons20234 ай бұрын
my favorite water additive is Welch's (i believe) Strawberry Lemonade pkgs from the Dollar Tree (pkg of about 10). Dollar Tree has several of those types of 9pks of snacks - some are good like the cheeze-its some aren't like the oreos. i do like the other sandwich cookies variety pk they have; again i believe a nine pk and this a variety in the pkg of banana, chocolate, strawberry. i know some people don't like them however. I've never done a homemade mre persay but when going on road trips - a lunchbag per person with a ice pk and tons of snacks like the drink mix, cookies, chips, crackers, cheese and meats, jerk stick, dried fruit, carrots and ranch dressing, pickles, candy, chocolate, ectc... makes it that everyone has their own litlte "store" of snacks so we don't have to stop for snacks and sometimes not even a meal. and everyone has a really good variety to choose from in their bag.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
It’s really all about preference and purpose. You gather what you like and the components change according to what kind of outing you’re on and how much prep you want to do. These are fun because I get to think about each piece of the puzzle and that’s what I really hope viewers take away from it. Sounds like you’ve got a great approach
@Jeffande20124 ай бұрын
Love the channel and the content…. As a diabetic you might need to be careful with the drink additives and dried fruit. Both of those tend to be high in sugar. You can find drink additives that are not. Not so much on the dried fruit as the dehydrating process tends to concentrate the sugars.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I’ve been fortunate to avoid a lot of the food related illnesses so I haven’t had to focus on those things. I am working to find options for viewers who do have restrictions though.
@patriciacooke8864 ай бұрын
@@dadbudgetadventuresthank you for that. I am also pre diabetic, love your suggestions. Will be searching in Walmart, Dollar Tree and Whole Foods for items helpful for me. We are living in crazy times, we all should prepare for anything. Many blessings to you
@jessecornwell39563 ай бұрын
Most intelligent & interesting home made mre videos I've seen
@dadbudgetadventures3 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s high praise. Thank you.
@GrayZiazanne4 ай бұрын
The hot cocoa & coffee idea is pretty neat, thank you! Years ago I was able to find Yoo-hoo chocolate packets I would add to my coffee at work but now I can't find them anywhere so I will definitely try that instead. I personally do also enjoy the cranberry ginger ale flavor packets in water every once in a while, not that I'm normally a Canada Dry fan, but it works when in a pinch or if you're like me & just get tired of drinking plain water most of the time. You're "Add two!", 🤓 & the make yourself happy multiple times, lol, I'll have to check out those shortbread cookies. Ty for sharing!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! If I can find the Yoo-hoo packs you better believe they’ll show up in a video.
@Dlward_164 ай бұрын
I love to can, my pantries are filled with different soups and stews, meats and vegetables from my garden. This is how I do MRE's. We have a camper to use for camping as well. Come what may, my family will eat well.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Canning is a solid plan and, on the whole, better than this stuff I’m doing. Better food choices means better health.
@thebadidealab3627Ай бұрын
we do the same as you do, preparedness is a great idea.
@dadbudgetadventuresАй бұрын
It certainly doesn’t hurt. Although, for some reason, a lot of people think it’s weird.
@thebadidealab3627Ай бұрын
@@dadbudgetadventures as a KZbin team my daughter and I spent quite a bit of time on the road or in the field. So I have found that it is really important to have meals ready to go on the fly.
@dadbudgetadventuresАй бұрын
Absolutely. If nothing else it frees up time for handling other more pressing matters.
@CraigSheppard3 ай бұрын
Love that honey idea!
@dadbudgetadventures3 ай бұрын
It’s so good. Love it.
@milesoutrighthere99894 ай бұрын
I made myself really happy several times the other day.....with the cookies I mean....Another fantastic video.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I was hoping that’s where you were going with that 😂
@wittsullivan81304 ай бұрын
The US military has a contract or agreement with a company that sells an electrolyte packet called Drib Drabs, kind of like they did with Rip-It's. They're going to transport pallets of bottled water, but cases of electrolyte packets are cheaper and easier to transport to leave it for the troops to put it in a bottle of water instead of hauling pallets of Gatorade. Coke owns Gatorade and they have a subsidiary of Gatorade called Propel and they sell packets of mixes for both of them, Propel being less expensive (and diabetic friendly with artificial sweetener)
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Great info! Thanks for sharing that.
@janicerhoades88514 ай бұрын
Enjoy watching these videos
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m having fun making them!
@larrywise81093 ай бұрын
Thanks for all you are doing. It's inspiring and looks fun i for one would like to see homemade mre that includes items that requiresome degree of cooking/processing. .
@dadbudgetadventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I will be doing some MREs that are a little more open to other stuff.
@soyoucametosee78604 ай бұрын
The coco coffee is great. Been doing that for many years.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Good to know I’m not alone in that!
@chillwillroccoАй бұрын
I haven't found an instant coffee that I like but I have found that you can get coffee in individual bags like tea. I use those a lot while out in the woods.
@dadbudgetadventures29 күн бұрын
Those are not common where I live for some reason. I keep watching for them at the places I’m shopping and have yet to find them.
@daveh7720Ай бұрын
If only I could find a source for the infamous Canadian "pain hamburger" for my MREs. (That's French for "hamburger bread," but when you open a Canadian meal and see that, it just adds to the excitement.)
@dadbudgetadventuresАй бұрын
Amazon has bulk packs of MRE bread options. Also, eBay can be a good source too. I recently ordered an assortment of desserts and was not disappointed.
@jameselmer75434 ай бұрын
Yes
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
🙌
@garyarnold9384 ай бұрын
Just came across your channel, subscribed.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad you’re here!
@nitrotmann4 ай бұрын
I love the PK pure kick drink singles from dollar General. Think grape is my favorite.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I’ll need to look for those and try them out
@katb34184 ай бұрын
I would like to see a Trader Joe’s mre , I think you did a while ago but I would like to see ! Thank you for the awesome video!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I will be revisiting Joe’s soon!
@heatherbrenner82754 ай бұрын
I drive for Amazon and I use those drink mix packets all the time. It might sound weird but my favorite ones are the Prime ones. The lemon-lime one tastes like a Popsicle. I am usually a pop drinker. Mtn dew is my go to but when I'm out on the road I really don't want to try to hydrate with that lol. Crystal lite is ok but I usually use 2. The Walmart ones are good too, I like the orange morning one is kind of like tang.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input. I’ll need to try those!
@tomlambert31864 ай бұрын
Great information. I have been making MREs based on your reels
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Wow, I’m honored. Great to hear people are watching and acting on what they see!
@tomlambert31864 ай бұрын
@@dadbudgetadventures I am including a mil surplus canteen and cup and sterno in mine, can warm up the mains and have hot water for coffee and liptons instant soup. Where did you find the honey packets?
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Those are the ultimate companion!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
The honey packs were at Walmart Neighborhood Markwt
@crafti.louisecreates6824Ай бұрын
Just found your channel and I'm really enjoying the homemade mre shopping videos. One of my everyday drinks is Pure Kick Hydrate (strawberry/watermelon) that I've found at Dollar General and sometimes Walgreens. Have you ever done a Cub Foods shop? If you are ever in one of those, I hope it would be an easy one (maybe?). I am diabetic, so I'll try to come up with a diabetic friendly idea for one. I haven't tried Cafe Bustello, but we drink Tasters Choice every day. Keep 'em coming!
@dadbudgetadventuresАй бұрын
I don’t have Cub but if I come across one I will check it out. I think I have a Pure Kick for an upcoming video. Looking forward to trying it.
@MndScream4 ай бұрын
Love all these concepts and suggestions. By the way...what qualifies as a "decadent drink" ? Thanks Mr. L.!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Something that makes you feel like you’re drinking it for the sheer pleasure of it instead of because it’s there I guess 😎
@marceld60613 ай бұрын
I have watched a bunch of your mRE videos and STILL find a good idea in every one. Most often they come from your video and other times it is from the comment section. You have some smart fans! I am in Canada so I don't know if these products are available here. Hopefully there are similar options or I'll have to think creatively.
@dadbudgetadventures3 ай бұрын
Thank you! These viewers offer the best ideas!
@Vault574 ай бұрын
13:52 MREs are great...if...you can find them at a reasonable price, newly produced, and have been properly stored. My experiences have been that people asked premium prices for nearly expired meals that the case indicated were stored at less than optimal conditions.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Exactly the issue. Most sellers can’t guarantee the storage history but still charge full price.
@suntea80164 ай бұрын
Biscoff cookies I found them in a 2pk. Yumm
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Love those cookies
@irenerex9324 ай бұрын
Thanks for Sharing. Try adding a spoon of peanut butter to the coco coffee drink. It add protein and is good for a boost.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Great suggestion!
@johncook53004 ай бұрын
I’d like to see what you can put together from Trader Joe’s. Also, another bulk prep video like this one with stuff from Costco or Sam’s Club would be cool.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I did Joe’s a while back with a very different format but I think I’ll do another soon. I agree about the big box stores. I plan to do that too. Thanks for the great suggestions.
@dravenblaze69074 ай бұрын
Also the honey will not allow bacteria to grow so it can be used to coat a wound. double duty my favorite thing.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Absolutely. It’s a perfect thing to have in any kit!
@Lisa-qm4cl3 ай бұрын
If you can find the little cups of jif peanut butter at the dollar general they are really nice to toss into a meal pk.... I make little snacky pks with my mre kits and I prep some of these for my husband to take to dialysis as on some days he doesn't have a chance to eat a full lunch before our ride arrives..... I love the honey idea it would be perfect with the peanut butter and crackers and would be a change from the packets of jelly.....i ask for two pks when I occasionally pick myself up a biscuit and coffee so i can stick them in a snacky pack.....
@dadbudgetadventures3 ай бұрын
Those PB packs are great, I just haven’t found any with enough shelf life to be within the rules.
@user-mt1wf2jh8vАй бұрын
Accessory packet. I purchased a package of the little dental floss and tooth pick combo. I throw one in every accessory packet, it can reel save the day with so of these foods
@dadbudgetadventuresАй бұрын
Those are a great item to add. Picked some up recently specifically for my kits.
@Tamara_D4 ай бұрын
What's the saying? "Store what you eat and eat what you store" I have a few mres but they are high in sodium and not in my food rotation. Thank you for finding the honey packets! Also, honey never spoils. 👍
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Funny you should mention the honey thing. I was standing in the store looking all over that box for an expiration date when that thought hit me. 😂
@frankgyomoryjr61672 ай бұрын
Liked the info about the Cafe Bustelo and Canada Dry drink mixes. Ya don't need the packs of cigarettes that came in some military rations (not MREs)! All very interesting!
@dadbudgetadventures2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@benjaminpendleton77974 ай бұрын
Spiced chai mixes can be good. Hot chocolate is always a winner.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Lots of flavor rich options keeps things from getting boring.
@darrellnichter98944 ай бұрын
I buy the cans of Gatorade mix at Walmart 8.88$ i believe and make individual servings to throw in my camping stuff. It makes 6 gallons total.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
That’s a great plan
@crafti.louisecreates68248 күн бұрын
I really liked this video. It's good to see different things to add into an MRE. Quick question. After you package up your MREs how to you store them?.
@dadbudgetadventures7 күн бұрын
I use five gallon buckets and storage tubs for any of my storable foods.
@DDiskin694 ай бұрын
Hello. Pretty new to this channel less than 2 weeks. Your homemade MREs from Individual stores is what first caught my attention, and I found them to be quite interesting. The one thing I have noticed however is that you do not seem to include peanut butter based products in your choices. Could you please include peanut butter products, suggestions, or individual peanut butter packets? Keep up the great work!
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I would love to but I haven’t included any yet because I haven’t found an appropriate sized package with an acceptable shelf life. It’s either large jars or small packs that expire in a month. I keep looking though, hoping I’ll find some.
@trapper-kl5tl4 ай бұрын
You do you I think your channel rocks awwwoooo wolfman
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Kind words never go unappreciated. Wolfman approves.
@prado.offroad4 ай бұрын
would like to see you perhaps make your dream MRE, anything from anywhere. what would be in your ultimate gourmet MRE meal list.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
I plan on doing just that. I’m building my list as I go.
@Ofdoom51594 ай бұрын
I on board with both military and homade MRE's.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Definitely a good thing to mix the two for a good variety.
@robertjordan47552 ай бұрын
Dig the PINKIE thing!!!
@dadbudgetadventures2 ай бұрын
😎
@richardS7304 ай бұрын
I'm not a coffee drinker but when I do drink it. I add the hot chocolate powder mix. That's the only way I will drink coffee.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
It definitely helps for people who need a little caffeine but don’t care for coffee.
@roxannejohnston33114 ай бұрын
Great information! I didnt know that you could get individual honey packets. Also, I look for drink mixes that are sweetened with stevia rather than aspertame. The taste is better. And I can't do aspertame, it messes with me.
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Those honey packs were a real find! So glad I stumbled across them.
@SethCohn234 ай бұрын
Stevia isn't healthy. It's known to reduce fertility, for one thing. If people actually knew about the truth of Stevia, they'd avoid it.
@rosskleinmann26264 ай бұрын
Cool Video! New subscriber. Saves me time shopping around, thanks!
@TheLongburns4 ай бұрын
It does the exact opposite for me. He makes me want wonder through every store looking for stuff.
@rosskleinmann26264 ай бұрын
@@TheLongburns You become an MRE Zombie 🤣🤣🤣!!! What's your favorite store bought item to add to your MRE's?
@dadbudgetadventures4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Either way, if you’re going right to specific things or spending time looking for new stuff to discover, you’re heading down the right road!
@TheLongburns4 ай бұрын
I am just starting, so I haven't gone total zombie mode....yet. I can tell you one thing that WON'T be in any of mine, and that is hearts of palm mock spaghetti..whoa that was bad.