TRAINING MEAL VS MRE, CHICKEN & NOODLES...WHICH IS BETTER?

We compare a Tailored Operational Training Meal with an MRE, both Chicken w/ Noodles main dish. Which is better? Fun with peanut butter, apples, and compare Bill's Brew and Taster's Choice coffees. Which meal comes out on top?

[@Gillispiecards]

Thanks for service sir. 10 year Army Vet. 95-05 here. Second way IrAqi freedom in 04. Love videos. Nothing beats chicken and rice with hot sauce

[@jcbvortex22]

Left handed recognizes left handed 😮 Thank you for your service, videos and stories.

[@outdoorsforachange]

I served in the eighties in Army Reserves. In basic training we went on bivouac where they gave us our MREs all at once for the week. I was 17 and ate all of them first night. I still love MREs. Not sure what I did for lunch the rest of the week. That part of the memory is fuzzy. I remember finding a box of MREs besides the Captain's tent. I can't remember if I swiped any, but I probably did. I was a good decade away from Christ still.

[@TomGamerGG]

My favorite channel right now which I recently discovered :)

[@MeAncient]

Welcome aboard!

[@MeAncient]

Welcome aboard!

[@dadbodadventures_]

What I appreciate is how you sit back and take the flavors in. Great video as always chief!

[@MeAncient]

Ryan, you gotta take it all in, right? TFW

[@keybiscayne17]

Great job as always! You’ll be getting an Italian MRE at some point this week 😊

[@threatcondelta1]

Your Menu 16 is from 2001. After collecting MRE's since the 1990's I find If they are kept in a cool basement, they will taste perfect within 10-12 years. After that they go downhill fast....

[@vipergtsmre]

Storage is key for sure, I eat 20+ year old rations almost every week😁

[@The5As7]

Steve1989 would beg to differ 😉

[@outdoorsforachange]

Do you collect them as emergency food?

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

@@The5As7 i have not seen a recent Steve video, last one was 7 months ago

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

Peanut butter and hardtack last hundreds of years

[@RetroSnaccDaekin]

This video was hilarious! Keep them coming!

[@andrewzompa4422]

Huge fan of the channel, thanks for sharing your military stories!

[@MeAncient]

TFW, Andrew!

[@christinevenner183]

I think the difference in colour of the mains pouches was a year thing. Over the years the colours of the bags and interior packaging changed. The mre chicken and noodles was a lot older than the other chicken and noodles, which is why it's a darker green. This is a really interesting video, great to see the comparison and I'm really surprised that the apples with raspberry held up. Food fight with the peanut butter!! 😂 Great review as always :)

[@MeAncient]

Tks, Christine!

[@jmiester420]

Your a great guy, you served and a good family man. we need more people like you in the world!

[@itzprops6061]

i really appreciate the info segments that happen during these MRE videos.

[@phillipstrunk1505]

Thank you for your service sir!!!

[@hasanakib7112]

I really love these videos. A great way to pass my time now that I’m on a vacation

[@MeAncient]

Hasan, I'm happy to hear you enjoy them. TFW!

[@Rettics]

I've been waiting for a new vid lol watched all the videos on the channel so far

[@MeAncient]

Hope you enjoyed it! More to come! TFW

[@eltenda]

I'm quite impressed by both of them! great review as usual!

[@NoahCanFB]

Oh heck yeah a new video! Been loving your channel! I discovered it maybe 2 weeks ago. Glad I get to watch a new upload when it comes out, especially before I go to work!

[@MeAncient]

Awesome! Thank you! And TFW!

[@ericclappedthem]

Yessssssirrrrr just got hooked from ur vids keep em commin!!!

[@partsman11000]

Another very entertaining and educational video. These are so enjoyable to watch! It looks like that the training meal, was actually more food in quantity, than the standard MRE. I noticed the "strategic" placement of the unopened bag of Skittles! LOL! Also the mystery hand that came into camera view, as soon as they were opened. LOL! Really a great looking chicken dish, for them both. Too bad the MRE one was too old to enjoy. I noticed what you were talking about, as far as the USA powders not mixing as completely, and as quickly, as the international MRE's do, very interesting. Looking forward to more, God bless.

[@riceenjoyer3164]

amazing video as always!

[@Jaysrealtalk]

I love the bond that ace and me ancient has lol ❤

[@colbygargiulo101]

hey man just subscribes a couple days ago, keep it up ive never been into this linda of stuff but its so intriguing!!! love the work my man!

[@MeAncient]

Thanks, Colby. Welcome aboard!

[@ReelJayB]

Chicken and noodles! That one was one of my favorites! This brought back memories. I was USMC infantry, 2003-2007. Semper Fi!

[@MeAncient]

'80 - '84, Devil Dog! Semper Fi back atcha!

[@arcticarey5880]

Just started watching and I love watching to pass time. Keep it up! 👍

[@MeAncient]

Welcome aboard!

[@gr8carn4u]

I just found your channel. It’s very interesting and also informative. Thanks so much for making this type of video.

[@Mysoline1111]

This was awesome great video Me Ancient and Ace.

[@The5As7]

Really good video guys! After the "incident"with the cheese spread dropping out of the pouch and getting fuzzed out I nearly lost it! 😂

[@_smurfitude]

I was praying for him!😅

[@The5As7]

@@_smurfitude I'll never look at MRE cheese the same way again. You can't "un-see" it!🙂

[@_smurfitude]

@@The5As7 I have two 4 the cheeze: Indescribable 😲 And Cringe-worthy.🤢

[@IamUnknownBG]

I feel so happy when this amazing guy uploads ❤️

[@csr870]

Great video guys

[@AidenOnlyTechs]

Nice video me ancient, keep up the good work brother, and thanks for your service

[@humongouschris454]

new video finally!!!!! Can't wait to watch it!

[@johnmorris4003]

Thank you men . A nice well done video.

[@romanimel4310]

Love your story’s they are awesome

[@toddkraml6477]

Great video gentleman

[@christianaranda2161]

U gotta drop more vids seen them all already keep up the grind🙃

[@velocium1997]

Great video, man. :)

[@srijankumarpant1172]

Another amazing video and an interesting story, thanks Me Ancient🙂

[@Charles_Sweitzer]

Thanks again, Brother. Semper Fi. The way I understand, the TOTM also replaced the box lunches (bag nasties) that the mess hall served from time to time, especially at the rifle range.

[@MeAncient]

Yes sir, Charles. I read lots of different explanations on line and I have heard from several commenters that those meals are served in a variety of ways. TFW!

[@vibe1705]

I been watching you videos for awhile and why do you always eat the old ass food 🤣🤣, you really a OG because you got that 💯. Great videos and and stay strong 💪🏾

[@perlagenesisthompson]

Love your videos

[@_smurfitude]

I could tell from way over here that the chicken noodle that had the Taster's Choice coffee included was stale, lol Sometimes, I find myself saying: 'Don't do it! Right out aloud, and each time you taste it anyway. You're a true hero!🤣

[@nathanclay9694]

Almost first! Love these videos! We miss you guys over here in Idaho

[@MeAncient]

You never know when we are headed back......TFW!

[@christopherstrand830]

My wife and I both really enjoy watching your channel. She was USAF and got to travel more then I did to foreign countries while in. If you haven't already we would suggest doing at top 10 favorite video. Keep up the good work.

[@joebaggy768]

Y'all got me lmao! Love you crazies! LOL!

[@erichartford6833]

I took the ASVAB twice in HS, scored in the top 100 of the nation and kept getting stuff from all branches. They wanted me for everything from Motor Pool to Aviation. They wanted me to work on their fast movers. Had the noodle meal, I thought it was very good. Always hoped for the Peanut Butter.

[@joshuatempleton9556]

when i was in Highschool in the 90s you had to take the asvab twice once as a freshman and then as a senior, i scored within 1% on both my tests. i was getting calls nonstop to join after my senior test, my father served in the army from 84-2005 and he would have fun with the recruiters. telling them all sorts of nonense,

[@Mikkil117]

Nice, thank You for video :)

[@koolcat]

I am in Civil Air Patrol and I have never had the tailored meal. I have had MREs through CAP twice. Both times were during Encampment, which is our week long camp/leadership/boot camp thing. I had one during our required staff training weekend and one during the actual week of encampment. I was on the dining service team and we ran out of them very quickly and we had to go and find some from the base we were in.

[@LoLoLifeinFlorida]

Absolutely Thank you for your service! 🇺🇲🇺🇸. I did do a training in a summer JROTC program we did eat MRE .. basically thrown into a bucket and got them out you got what you got. I didn't mind the chilli Mac kind. I love the little Tabasco!!

[@vipergtsmre]

Great vid Gents! The TOTMs contain a few sides that don't come in MRE. I should send you an MRE Halal version, the sides in those are always a surprise.

[@outdoorsforachange]

Caught you on your son's channel where you rented a tandem kayak. You have a new sub, brother.

[@hc1616]

those desserts look good

[@tomritter493]

Oh ya that tan one is an odlie ..i have a couple of them training meal i was told thier issues for on base traing cadre

[@threatcondelta1]

MRE XXI (2001) 01 - Grilled Beefsteak 02 - Boneless Pork Chop or - Jamaican Pork Chop w/Noodles 03 - Beef Ravioli 04 - Country Captain Chicken 05 - Grilled Chicken Breast 06 - Chicken w/Thai Sauce 07 - Chicken w/Salsa 08 - Chicken and Rice 09 - Beef Stew 10 - Chili and Macaroni 11 - Pasta w/Vegetables 12 - Bean & Rice Burrito 13 - Cheese Tortellini 14 - Pasta w/Alfredo Sauce 15 - Beef Enchiladas 16 - Chicken w/Noodles 17 - Beef Teriyaki 18 - Turkey Breast w/Gravy & Potatoes 19 - Beef w/Mushrooms 20 - Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce 21 - Chicken Tetrazzini 22 - Jambalaya 23 - Chicken w/Cavatelli 24 - Meat Loaf w/Gravy

[@decarlosperry5111]

Love the comparison review that cheese looks like the one I had in the jambalaya review I did and you Sir are definitely brave because I don’t think I even tried it it looked horrible and the jambalaya was disrespectful to southerners who make it 🤣🤣🤣 I really enjoy your reviews you and Ace work well today 👍🏾

[@davidrapp201]

Love the videos was wandering if you ever got sick from eating them older ones?

[@shshshsh8033]

Look forward to these vids keep it up😁😁

[@MeAncient]

Glad you like them! You were first, BTW...congratulations!

[@shshshsh8033]

@@MeAncient have got those notifications on 😎

[@jimmyr.7015]

Great video and interesting to see the comparison. But what got me laughing and weirdly enjoying this video, was the peanut butter. It was like watching a pimple popping video (weirdly enjoy those videos) :)

[@MeAncient]

Jimmy, there is something strangely fascinating about the P.B. squirt, ain't there? TFW!

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

My brother is in the Army and I told him to bring back a box of MREs for me from Oklahoma and he brought back two boxes of these TOTMs. I took 3 with me on a backpacking trip and they were fine!

[@elsammaguru]

Omg Ace you need to try some of that food 🤪 I was cracking up so bad ,,

[@000Battlefield000]

👍🏼 good.

[@dalewilliamson1902]

Another great video!! I actually liked MRE meals. Just not chicken Ala king, or the dehydrated beef or pork patty. Meatballs in bbq sauce was good. And frankfurter. I would take the dehydrated fruit and add creamer and water. Always got Creative . God bless!!

[@kimlaeno7642]

Oh my goodness, dark brown packages means OLD, bless you for trying.. Lol what a fun day!

[@MeAncient]

I believe you are correct, based on the taste. TFW, Kim!

[@Farmboy78]

My left your right looked damn good other than the peanut butter getting over shot HAHAHAH

[@davidgarcia6315]

I have three MRE that expire this November 1 on the 11-8-22 and 2 on 11-9-22 the one on the 8th is vegetable lasagna and two are beef ravioli in meat and textured soy protein sauce !! I’ve got about 20 from a company called sapatko or something like that !!! But don’t remember if they have expiration date on them but they come in handy for sure !!

[@ImMadMaxxx]

lol! Now that is how a fellow Devil Dog passes out peanut butter samples.... Semper Fi!

[@michaellynn9181]

great video as usual. You forgot to use the hot sauce on them old noodles...lol

[@Allison-fl4op]

Have you ever thought of doing a t-shirt with a caricature of you holding your canteen and saying, “Gonna cleanse the ole palate!” I would buy it! 😎

[@fredswanson156]

Great video as always. Love watching your reaction on certain items. Let's us know not to get them. And may i say God bless the ones we lost on 9-11

[@MeAncient]

You may, sir. TFW, Fred!

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

i LOVE the tabaco 🤣🤣

[@ronaldcolejr4132]

Great video sir. I notice they don't add much sugar or pepper to these meals. Is there a reason for that?

[@scottleidenberger4401]

Great video. How did the FRH's do ? I used one this weekend from 2019 . Almost no heat even when salt was added. It was 50 degrees outside and the meal was pretty much cold. Not so good .

[@bosschonk]

A dash of salt helps with the FRHs. Also you should lay it flat for a second (with the edge folded over so the water doesn't escape) to make sure all four cells of iron oxide shavings get activated. Water with iron oxide is okay. Salt water with iron oxide is amazing.

[@mulagudda2697]

I took the ASVAB test when I was in JROTC

[@footsoldierpatriot6656]

😅 I think you got the MRE chicken noodle soup that had rooster instead of hen, that was just to funny brother. Love these video's. 👍😎🇺🇸

[@michaelandersson4926]

👍

[@terrycarter1137]

is it me or should the DOD stick with the KISS principle, and have certain items the same in training rations/civilian and military, for production simplicity? you gotta check out Z-rations from all mre, they use some military components.

[@Gillispiecards]

How many times we traded ch’esse spread. Loved cheese spread with jalapeños. Hated vegetables crackers. Lol

[@kenc9236]

I remember in -27 degree and sticking my fingers in my IMP for warmth. I think it beef stew. Good times. Oh yea I was in the Canadian army hence IMP instead of MRE.

[@lild3vil4u]

The training meal main course honestly reminds of the Bear Paw Chicken noodle soup.

[@spoonclemons761]

SEMPER FI MY BROTHER GREAT VIDEO AND MEALS & STORIES AS ALWAYS 0311 IS IN THE HOUSE OORAH

[@dariusdeboer5498]

yummy

[@Kenny-mg1ls]

Some of the FRH are duds no doubt however perhaps lay them a bit flatter rather than more upright could perhaps also help. Then the water is actually touching all 4 cells for a more extended time rather than slowly wicking up threw

[@rnman99]

TOTMs were as I remember for troops who were in classroom type training or situations where they weren't as physically active and had been getting fat off of regular MREs. We were getting fat off of c-rats back in my day LOL

[@jamesharden8033]

Thank You Sir for your service to the great country of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA! And anyone else who’s served or has made the ultimate sacrifice. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN! ❤

[@cnhaygood1865]

To heck with the rest of it! Lets just eat desert! 😆😆😆

[@jillpeterson8196]

Oh my! That “cheese”!

[@BacardeSan]

you should try the training taco beef, its very good

[@Chris.groucott]

Awesome video, just a small comment to help with the KZbin algorithm, 👍

[@MeAncient]

There you go, Chris.

[@mirzasmajkan1245]

Love the content I was wanting to ask Cause Im from Bosnia And Hercegovina If you can Rewive a Croation MRE or A Bosnian one

[@MeAncient]

I would really enjoy that. However, I don't know how to get one here to the States without having Customs tearing it apart. TFW!

[@melonyrichards937]

Thank you again for another awesome video. Really gave me a giggle when you squirted the peanut butter all over your son. And smelling the main meal and you said it was metal and you said maybe you were smelling the tray . I truly laughed out loud.

[@castnerscutthroats9297]

Shelf life in military grade rations are high in sodium to preserve high carb, fortified with vitamins meals which are paramount for warrior energy recovery & nutrients survivability

[@davidgarcia6315]

Do you check the expiration dates on the MRE ??

[@vladm5992]

Great job canadian mre should be in your p.o box this tuesday 9/13 i also got a Czech republic mre shipped to you but will take longer because its coming from netherlands

[@MeAncient]

Goodness!! I cannot wait! I’ll make plans to get by the PO Box before the end of the week. Thank you!

[@jayrawlins7038]

The Totom or training meals are what we use in the Tennessee National Guard. I'm actually surprised you got a pound cake in yours. Mostly they take out the good stuff. I have been in since 2014 not seen a pound cake yet. I still have 14 cases of the training meals just would like more cheese spread and hot sauce but that's just me

[@rondirckx2466]

You are supposed to fold the FRH top and slide it into the carboard sleeve.

[@MeAncient]

Gotcha. Tks for that, Ron.

[@stormtrooper1972]

Croatian MRE is awesome, you should try it..

[@Gillispiecards]

Lol trainer apples with icing looks awesome. But regular MRE is what you should except.

[@James-sir]

Should have salted the mre water and when you pour the water in tilt it back and fourth to wet the cells with salt water for an actual hot heater you could put multiple pouches in and get them hot

[@sherryhare1819]

All the mare's that I had in Korea were freeze dry and add water

[@DetailedCat]

Could you please do a q&a ?