MRE Review: Chicken w/ Tomatoes and Feta (Mediterranean Chicken) from Sopakco

[@gundog4314]

I think that menu was my very first review. I know that was one ration I didn't care for. Interesting to see the contents of both packages. Guess they just dump stuff in at random. Cheers!

[@bellaxfatal]

I'm pretty surprised that the chicken looks like real chicken, and the tomatoes held up pretty well too. I was watching other MRE reviewers, and your name kept popping up. So I just had to check you out, too. So far I'm liking them! Keep 'em coming!

[@ElkoeWise]

Once again, the pioneer of online mre reviews, good job.

[@gschultz9]

LeifTheOldSoul Thank you for saying so, but a lot of my inspiration came from people like MREJap and MsSpy.

[@Andovarius]

Quite efficient of Sopakco to use leftover inventory to round out certain runs of their meals. It makes sense financially. If you have 10,000 extra packs of shortbread cookies sitting in a warehouse, it is better to put them in a batch of meals instead of wasting them. Hungry people won't care what color the packaging is. Nice review, as always!

[@SpartanWoodchuck]

You deserve a billion subs for the good reviews

[@wattmanforever]

That's impossible, he deserves 1 million not BILLION!

[@SpartanWoodchuck]

My mistake

[@wattmanforever]

***** Who the fuck gave you room to talk, numbnuts?!

[@wattmanforever]

***** So fucking what, you think 6 likes is popular?

[@wattmanforever]

And you cant instantly get one billion subs for one video, you gotta earn them

[@VA3ELX]

I think these commercial MRE s are basically put together from over stock or rejects from packing the military contracted mre. By rejects not so much in off food but probably a packaging error or by weight in the amount packed. But mostly overstock so these companies can still make money by selling commercially. My two cents.

[@Fershizzal]

I'm kind of surprised the military hasn't looked into adding those Mio Liquid Water Enhancer containers, they make between 12 to 24 8oz serving that supposedly gives you energy, and can last 30 days after opening, don't know if they go bad after a few years even if unopened though..

[@gschultz9]

Fershizzal Haven't heard of those. I'll have to check 'em out.

[@vikings282009]

***** I dont think anything in mres are healthy

[@detectingcaliforniahd4681]

Wisconsin Hunting and Fishing lots is matter of fact it all is specially made to have tons of vitamins.

[@PartOfTheGame]

You gotta remember that MRE's are meant to be for military personnel out in the field. They burn over 4000 calories in a single day if they are in battle, and "normal" food wouldn't have nearly enough calories or nutrition to keep them on their feet. That's why MRE's are LOADED with calories as well as every other nutrient a human needs. It's because they need it. Sugar, sodium, protein, carbs, all of it needs to be massively heightened in order for a soldier to effectively do his/her job.

[@ajackson4980]

You should have tried adding the creamer and sugar from the coffee to the cereal to add some flavor and "milk"! Awesome video!

[@rockyraab8290]

I came down in the middles on this entree - neither love nor hate. Mine didn't heat well, either (I was in my kayak on a chilly day last October) and by the time I snapped a photo, it was cold. That entree is discontinued for 2015 MREs, so it's likely the troops thought poorly of it as well. With so many other great choices available, I think I'll pass on any I may come across.

[@Bjigz]

got into mre's by watching your video's your on camera presentation is very professional and informative, i've had about 5-6 mre's now.. all i have to say is i don't know what they put in that jalapeño cheese spread... but that stuff is gold idk how you feel about it lol

[@zomgmadii]

8:34 "Rock or something" was really funny to me.

[@khuaplox]

The non vacuum seal cereal bar was probably for if someone wanted to add water to have more of a cereal type dish (instead of in bar form).

[@MrBlah11211]

Perfect timing, right as I'm about to eat!

[@Jaybird196]

I usually save my evening meal for these vids ^_^ .

[@MrBlah11211]

Yep XD

[@XxCCGSteve117xX]

i picked up 3 of these today from the local army and navy and look forward to trying them when i go out on my hikes. only thing i am kinda meh about is the outer packaging at the bottom left it wasnt pressed fully and opened alittle. i know that everything is sealed pretty good but is this a problem? also very awsome videos. lookin forward to seeing more!

[@brtshstel]

The corn flake bars remind me of something I saw in an old MCI and an old LRP ration. I'm glad they've brought htem back, I've been interested in trying one.

[@Eyes4Wonderland]

I've had this one by meal kit supply and it came with a side dish (stuffing) and it was the pack without the flame less ration heater

[@gschultz9]

Eyes4Wonderland I've always appreciated the fact that Meal Kit Supply seems to be the only commercial MRE seller that provides side dishes with its regular menus.

[@Towboatin]

Not one of my favorite MRE entrees. It's a bit bland I think would really benefit from the inclusion of cayenne pepper powder or tabasco sauce in the accessory pack; not terrible (vomelete, I'm looking at you), but it's definitely not one of the most desirable ones, either.

[@MrHeem94]

IDK. They seem to vary wildy. Why put in 2 different spreads? A side would be nice. Quality control seems a bit of a problem. That chicken looked nice tho. Too bad it didnt get heated up like it should have. Tobasco, where art thou? Quality control man. Thanks for the review.

[@kardstore]

Maybe try spreading the peanut butter on the cereal bar and sprinkle with sugar.

[@ahkivahsha]

maybe use the pnut butter on bar to give it flavor.

[@brinabrina1817]

Do You ever eat regular food.??

[@Hyack57]

I'd imagine the peanut butter is just to eat as is. Like a drinkable yogurt. It's liquidish protein to go.

[@thefunnyvideomakerross2550]

You couldve put the pb on the "cereal bar"

[@jdniedner]

May be crumbled and added to water, sounds like an excuse for crushed product...

[@cmliphone]

Cereal bars are used in the Food Packet, Survival, General Purpose. Looks to be what you got. Great review.

[@wattmanforever]

You sir, just posted the first comment

[@wattmanforever]

Or ma'am...

[@kgmcdonald1028]

Think you were lucky to maybe get between a production run on the cearel bars.

[@ChristmasCrustacean1]

My guess is they were testing the packaging options for the cereal bars, did a batch of one sealed normal one day, a batch of the others vacpacked the next and then put them through testing etc and shoved them into the civilian mres to get rid of them. Bet the vacpacked cereal bars will end up in a govt mre eventually.

[@360rad]

Mmmm looks good lol! Great review and video like always.

[@LaythKamal]

Where is the cornbread stuffing?!

[@NerfLime117]

I have mixed feelings about this MRE. I had one of the genuine ones and the chicken was OK but the cornbread stuffing smelled horrible. (I'm not sure if it was the stuffing or the chicken)

[@rayalibux]

Wicked video! You should do more Canadian mre's!

[@wattmanforever]

1200 mg of sodium... Seems LEGIT

[@6663000]

Looks like really good quality chicken, all things considered. Better than some re-formed stuff with filler added.

[@KomandantMirko]

could have tried crumbling some cornflakes into the sauce. maybe it would thicken up

[@Jaybird196]

Maybe the cereal bar would've been better with the PB or coffee?

[@pedrocardiel8036]

Its double the protein and energy for a whole day

[@knelson3057]

Still better than my school cafeteria.

[@ladyocti1]

Do you know what a ranger sugar cookie is? I have a friend in the national guard that taught me that last week. It's not bad!! Mix the sugar packet and creamer packet from a mre together and then dump it in you mouth like a shot!! Try it out if you've never have. Let me know you think!!!

[@gschultz9]

Jessica Wysong I've heard of it, but never tried it myself. Maybe one of these days I will. I certainly have enough extra sugar and creamer packets lying around.

[@ladyocti1]

Cool! Like I said it was not bad. Film it if you do so I can see/hear your reaction. Love the videos!!

[@gschultz9]

I'll do that.

[@ladyocti1]

:D

[@elizabethshaw734]

the corn flakes bar looks reminiscent of an Anzak Bar. In appearance only.

[@soysauceichthys9112]

Have you served in the military at all?

[@Chuck_Norris10]

great vid interesting corn flake bars thats new for me too

[@elizabethshaw734]

I have seen this meal with much better looking sauce and more red in color. I'm assuming this is an age thing.

[@AllYouCanWatchChannel]

Love these vids so much

[@EvilgamingChannel]

I have acually got the shortbread cookies in a surepak mre and it is patriotic cookies just with another name

[@fazzxrecon]

Looks pretty good..damn I'm hungry now

[@spaaggetii]

If anyone was in an emergency situation with these MRE packs, I doubt they would be complaining as much as you did. No offence, but its a MRE pack, not a restaurant down the road.

[@gschultz9]

+spaaggetii I didn't realize I was complaining? I've always been a bit of a fan of MREs and really appreciate them for what they are (long-term storage rations that do their best to provide a good meal in addition to all the nutrients). I also am kind of "strange" in that I actually enjoy most of them. I've become a bit more "critical" in the reviews because I used to get a lot of criticism on the fact that Id always taste the food and just say "that's good" (specifically because of the fact that they ARE good, but not something you'd find in a restaurant). Despite the fact that it's not "restaurant fare" people still wanted to see the stuff reviewed as though it were. I guess it makes sense to try to be as descriptive as possible, especially for people who haven't had the "pleasure" of actually trying an MRE who'd like to know what they're all about. I hope that makes sense.

[@HernandoJung]

+spaaggetii It's a review.

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

I agree that this is a good entree. It's polarizing because of the strong enzyme taste from the feta. People love it, or hate it. E.g. I love blue cheese - Mrs. Taylor and the kids...? Hate it. Go figure?

[@gschultz9]

Very true.

[@thatonegirlfromyoutube6563]

Maybe the peanut butter was for the cereal bars since they are so bland

[@absolutnadia]

Love your videos

[@Y4KUZADC5]

i wanna try some mre's where can you buy them for canadians and what menu you recommend

[@gschultz9]

gamerkid45 As I mentioned in a recent video, Meal Kit Supply has locations in both the U.S. and Canada. It's probably the cheapest way to get MREs shipped to Canada, as they don't have to cross borders. Go to mealkitsupply.com and click on "Change Country" in the upper right corner. As far as recommendations, it's all a matter of personal taste. If I told you what I liked best, it could be that you'd hate those particular entrees. For instance, I really liked this meal, but I know a lot of others hate it. Best advice if you're picking and choosing meals is to try to get stuff that you know you like rather than trying out something you normally wouldn't want to eat.

[@MrDeath2094]

I live in Aus and bought a case of 24hr MREs from XMRE. So im sure they would ship to Canada aswell

[@oishiigaijin]

The tomato looks surprisingly fresh

[@wattmanforever]

"Surprisingly"

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Just out of curiosity, do you save any of the packaging from the MREs you eat (like the bags)?

[@gschultz9]

***** I have saved some, and I really don't know why. I now have quite a bit of "extra" stuff taking up space and have been trying to do a better job of "cleaning up after myself".

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

gschultz9 I would probably collect the heavy gauge plastic bags of all the MREs, MCWs, etc. I'd eat. Strange, but true. LOL

[@wattmanforever]

Dude, I seriously thought you said, "Do you eat the bags?"

[@matthewpinon8515]

Fun fact guys: did you know that MRE bags are made from a special edible material that is treated with sugar. the ink used to write on the bags is also made from a blackberry jam. Eat the bags. They are delicious. JK, trolololol.

[@wattmanforever]

LOL

[@TheGauge1975]

Hey Man! Finally was able to fix my KZbin Google plus thing.

[@galliman123]

Packaged on my 15th birthday :D

[@thefunnyvideomakerross2550]

Lol. I dont know what that says haha ot is suppose to say you could put it on the cereal bar

[@andrewporter7280]

Are you a prep per or something because you seem to get a tone of MREs and obviously don't review them all

[@tragichero7746]

I thought the Chicken w/ Tomatoes and Feta was good. The chicken was alot better then i was expecting.

[@lildread1]

so why would a normal civilian buy these

[@robichj]

Camping...hiking...too lazy to cook at home...lunch at work....

[@Metal_Siren]

wtf, the one i got didnt have coffee or napkins etc (from Sopakco) D: would have been nice to have. I did however, got the cookie.

[@fulgore5307]

lol i lost my shit when it said a rock or something

[@matthewliu5898]

Feb 6 is my bday

[@soysauceichthys9112]

Compressed sawdust rofl

[@lilywagner7973]

Cornflake cereal bars? Wtf

[@wattmanforever]

Cereal, but in rectangular form :3

[@fatkidadam9268]

Hi

[@gschultz9]

Adam Ya Howdy

[@georgehefferty1695]

Oh you sure fucked this one up.

[@jasoncamacho4855]

:P

[@kurdishgurl11]

hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) can a fan get a response?

[@gschultz9]

kurdishgurl11 hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Why not? How's it going?

[@PrimyFritzellz]

gschultz9 lol nice one