COLD WEATHER MRE, BEEF STROGANOFF

We open a new, cold weather MRE on a chilly day. It's Beef Stroganoff with Noodles along with coffee, Fig Newton, Peanut Butter Bar, and a surprise drink.

[@1life1batle]

Lmfao!! Is it weird that when I have time to watch these, I watch them when I have signal in the field. While eating an MRE. 😂

[@MeAncient]

Now that's a first! TFW, Cj

[@jmills201412]

Great review as always! I always look forward to seeing your uploads especially when I’m on break at work.

[@MeAncient]

Glad you like them! TFW!

[@jessicaford300]

Don't know if anybody said it already, but they cut sodium in the MCW's due to the fact that it is harder to stay hydrated in cold weather. So many calories and such are burned when you are trying to stay warm that you need extra water. Extra salt can mess the balance up. Glad you enjoyed the meal! Fun to watch, as always. Good idea on the drink mixes, Ace! Stay well guys!

[@MeAncient]

Jessica, that makes sense. I'll try to remember to pass that information on next time I open one of these cold weather meals. TFW!

[@bluegillbum3165]

I like how he gets so excited 😊 it's like the poor guy never gets to eat 😕😂🇺🇸

[@MeAncient]

You would not believe what a great cook my wife is. It's a wonder I don't weigh 300 lbs. But I get excited because I think of being active duty and having this kind of meal out in the field compared to what we got, C Rats (old) or first generation MREs (we were the guinea pigs). TFW!

[@dmoney3336]

My dad is a Marine God rest his soul, it's not about the guy gets excited because he never gets to eat. Most Marines are just thankful for everything that they have!!!!!!!!

[@spacebound1135]

Thank you for your service and have a great day

[@MeAncient]

You, too. TFW!

[@spacebound1135]

@@MeAncient omg I didn’t think that you would respond like I don’t know what to say keep up the good videos you and ace I’ll keep watching them

[@PRAINE216]

That shake had my mouth watering! Lol

[@MeAncient]

It was good, Yancey. TFW!

[@__mello__]

Nice!! Have a blessed Monday, Me Ancient!

[@MeAncient]

Thanks! I trust you have a blessed Monday as well, Mello. TFW!

[@bigkel8714]

This channel brings me so much joy! You always seem like such a nice guy and you remind me of my grandpa, who is a very nice man. I love these simple reviews of something I don’t see in my everyday life. It’s odd how entertaining I find this to be 😂

[@MeAncient]

I'm happy to bring back good memories for you, Not Kelen. TFW

[@katetomlinson1638]

The birds in your videos need monetary compensation in the form of bird seed for life, they make my heart happy every single time

[@maxxz365]

I enjoyed mixing in coffee powder into the vanilla shakes when I used to get them. It was my favorite combo to make with MREs

[@scottleidenberger4401]

Oh that ration looked awesome. Super idea mixing the drinks together.

[@MeAncient]

Scott, I 'm glad Ace came up with it. It was good. Although, each drink by itself was good as well. TFW!

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

I also spent considerable time onboard the LPH2 Iwo Jima as well on a Med Float and then during Desert Shield/Storm I was onboard the LHA 2 Saipan that and the Good Ole LST 1193 Fairfax County on Med Floats. It amazes me how far MRE have come compared to the regurgitated meals they gave us back then... Chicken Ala King and the Freeze Dried Pork Patty or the nasty Omelet and Ham or the Potatoes Au Rotten. I think I spent 90% of my meals out in the bush/sand either eating cheese and crackers or peanut butter crackers or the combination of the two. Or making Cocoa Puffs with Cocoa Powder and the Crackers. I loved it when they started introducing the Tabasco bottles 1990 in the meals, Glad to see they started putting them back in meals again. I think 2011 was when they stopped Semper FI !!!

[@karltontatsch7101]

I just stumbled on your channel a week or so and man I'm hooked love your stories I've subscribed so keep them coming sir

[@MeAncient]

Welcome aboard, Karlton! TFW!

[@mulagudda2697]

Fantastic 💯

[@MeAncient]

Mula, TFW and for the compliment.

[@MeAncient]

more to follow.......

[@straybullitt]

I like how Me Ancient films in random places.... Out by the pond, in the den, Florida, on the boat. This one looks like it was shot in the side yard of the house.

[@MeAncient]

Indeed it was, my friend. Next one I hope to film on the boat on a Southern lake. TFW!

[@fredswanson156]

Great video can't wait till the next one. God bless

[@MeAncient]

Tks, Fred. Hopefully have one out this weekend. We'll see.....TFW!

[@robinbeard4011]

I have a little game I play when I watch your videos, " Is the canteen cup clean or dirty?" Love watching and hearing your stories.

[@straybullitt]

It wouldn't be a Me Ancient video without him turning over the cup and shaking it out.

[@MeAncient]

Yeah, sometimes I remember, but other times........ TFW, Robin!

[@kylehurd6956]

Now let's get this out on the tray, Nice!

[@MeAncient]

Kyle, I appreciate you watching!

[@kylehurd6956]

@@MeAncient You're welcome.

[@StanDocLovesMeHaynes]

Love this review. Even brought out the old BDU camo top. Lets see if you remember how to roll those sleeves next time Marine. Keep at it.

[@MeAncient]

It was too cold to roll up those sleeves, Stanley. Were you in? TFW

[@StanDocLovesMeHaynes]

@@MeAncient I was in the better branch ;) Good old army engineer. When it warms up lets see them sleeve rolling skills. You guys always looked better in uniform then us army guys. Keep up the videos enjoying them greatly.

[@n0rsca392]

Now that's a proper main dish. Would love to see this high quality mountainhouse brand in all future MREs for our soldiers. Granted you need hot water to make this..... maybe they should make an FRE water heater pouch with a second sealed chamber to seperate the chemicals from the freshwater?

[@MeAncient]

They could provide one of those Russian heaters....those things REALLY put out the heat! TFW!

[@stickmantheory3324]

Thank you for your service!

[@MeAncient]

You are welcome, stickman! TFW

[@roostermbakb6727]

No salt. Have you seen this man’s a little bit of salt. 😂. Another great mre video.

[@MeAncient]

Rooster, I'm embarrassed to say that I cut out some other salt I put in the meal. I have my 'salty days.' TFW!

[@darrylriech7722]

Hey Me Ancient! Great to see ya back with Asa. I had to hold back a laugh when you lit the match, without closing the cover! The look on your face as you looked into the camera, it's like you had instant recognition, of the time the whole pack went up at once!! Great looking MRE, surprised to see that large of a portion of the stroganoff. A great combo of the vanilla and the orange drink. Keep 'em comin' guys!! God bless and stay safe.

[@MeAncient]

Darryl, yes, a little flashback happened there. You have watched other videos, for sure :--). TFW, again!

[@kopostudios8375]

this one looks good based off the description, yummayyy!

[@MeAncient]

It was delicious! TFW

[@eldonloghry3553]

All right my favorite beef stroganoff and name brand fig Newton bars .

[@thisandthatwithmatt]

Loved the video. Great reaction mixing the orange and vanilla drinks!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@MeAncient]

It really was a fun way to enjoy the drink. TFW, Matt!

[@LearnVBA]

Keep 'em coming Me Ancient, loving the videos!!

[@MeAncient]

Thanks! Will do! TFW, Josh!

[@christopherstrand830]

We were sent several of pallets of Cold Weather MREs right after the invasion of Iraq. I traded other guys for all of these I could. The main meals actually had a very good flavor more like civilian back packers meals. I'd usually add water then set it out in the sun. After about 20 or 30 mins they it was good to go. Thanks for the great channel.

[@lild3vil4u]

The mountain house meals are always better with Asa's seasoning to be honest :) I hope you get the opportunity to review some of the mountain house breakfast meals as they are some of my favorite. ESPECIALLY the biscuits and gravy one.

[@MeAncient]

Noted! I'll have to see if I can get my hands on some Ace Seasoning......any ideas where to get that stuff? ;---). TFW, Jenn!

[@lild3vil4u]

@@MeAncient luckily, I think you know a guy that has some. 🤣

[@spoonclemons761]

SEMPER FI my brother great video very informative love the content

[@MeAncient]

Much appreciated, Spoon. TFW!

[@armaggedon390]

Wow, this looks good. It looks even better than the stroganoff I make at home. 😁 Thanks for the video.

[@MeAncient]

It was a very amazing looking and rather tasty dish. TFW!

[@ericlucksted6616]

Quick tip. With the freeze-dried meals, crush them up prior to adding the water. It seems to help the water hydrate the meal more thoroughly.

[@MeAncient]

Great idea and tip, Eric. Thanks for that and TFW!

[@ericlucksted6616]

@@MeAncient Thanks for the quick response! I also have a couple of cases of MREs from Ft. Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska. They are from the early 2000s, I believe and are the brown packaged, pre-made meals. I would like to send them to you but am not sure how to do it privately and/or discreetly. If you have some sort of P.O. Box or a way I can get them to you, I would love to see you review them. Thanks for your time and I look forward to more of your videos.

[@MeAncient]

@@ericlucksted6616 What state are you in now, Eric? I have used Ace's P.O. BOX in the past to have subscribers send MREs to me.

[@ericlucksted6616]

@@MeAncient I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. My folks have a “known shipper” account with Alaska Airlines, so I would send these free of cost to you. Let me know what Ace’s P.O. Box is and I’ll send them right away. By the way, I bought a 3 pack of Ace’s “First Cast” and it is amazing. I’ll send a bottle of our Alaska Executive Chef seasoning as well. I love all of your family’s videos!

[@ericlucksted6616]

Just checking in. I hadn’t heard back from you and wanted to know if you were still interested in these MREs. We opened one that was loose from the packaging and everything in the meal was edible. It looks like the dates are 0106. Not entirely sure what that means, maybe year and month? Either way, please let me know what your thoughts are. If you need any information from me or any of my background information, because of where the world is right now, I would be happy to help out with that as well. Thanks for your time. Eric

[@NewHampshireJack]

Yes Sir Buddy, I would be on that meal like a seagull picking clams at the beach after a storm.

[@MeAncient]

Right on, Jack! TFW

[@dadbodadventures_]

Great video to the end of my day thank you 🙏

[@MeAncient]

Glad you enjoyed it and always happy to help someone's day along, Ryan. TFW!

[@The5As7]

You sound like my Dad when you get as exited as you did over the "orange beverage base". In my house growing up we basically only had 2 types of allowed kool-aid, grape and orange. Dad loved them both and still loves them and calls them pop. Another Great review, keep up the great work!

[@MeAncient]

I like when I remind someone of their father. Especially if it's a good memory. TFW, A's! (all 5 of you)

[@eltenda]

Now I'm at work and hungry!lol

[@MeAncient]

These food videos will do that to you, for sure. TFW, El Tenda!

[@RockMonger]

Mountain house makes good backpacking food. But Pinnacle foods are amazing.

[@MeAncient]

Dorian, I think you have given me a good idea for a future video......TFW!

[@vladm5992]

Great video

[@MeAncient]

Thanks, Vlad. As mentioned, once the weather stabilizes, I'm opening up your MRE and we'll have a time with it! TFW

[@uncannycerebro]

Who doesn't love a good Fig Newton bar?

[@000Battlefield000]

Good series 😃 Pozdrawiam i czekam na więcej.

[@MeAncient]

TFW, Spider!

[@vvtli808]

I always carry Ghost or Moruga sauce. I gotta have the heat. I’m glad you reviewed this because I will probably buy one soon. It’ll be cheaper than ordering takeout!

[@MeAncient]

Man, I'm not sure how you can take that heat. I'm not a heat guy, for sure. It is a good MRE, though. I've seen several MRE sites and eBay listings for newer Cold Weather MREs, so they are definitely out there. TFW!

[@nathanloboski7129]

Great job

[@MeAncient]

Tks, Nathan.

[@gamingcaveman8014]

Never miss a episode hopefully next one will have a nice story I love hearing war stories awesome video tho looks really good

[@MeAncient]

I'll try to include a good story next time. I cut the one I told because it was too dark. TFW, Caveman!

[@Browne19delta]

A good trick with the freeze dried stuff is add less water then it says because you can always add more water to it but you can not take water away from it if you put to much in it. Also mix it up after you put the water in to make sure it all gets mixed well.

[@MeAncient]

Good input, Luke. TFW!

[@americanborn3151]

Can't go wrong with Mountain House

[@MeAncient]

That's for sure! TFW

[@shaunbaker1461]

I love this !

[@williamkirchmayer9450]

Damn! An MRE worth eating! I would love to score a case of these cold weather MREs. You were aboard USS Iwo Jima, cool. I served 3 years aboard USS New Orleans (LPH-11)....My ship stood in for the then scrapped USS Iwo Jima to film the movie "Apollo 13".

[@MeAncient]

William, what a cool story! FYI, I've seen quite a few newer Cold Weather MREs on various websites that sell MREs and on eBay. Someone somewhere must have release a bunch. Good luck finding them and TFW!

[@brandonhartbank7347]

October 14th I my birthday lol. Awesome video man

[@MeAncient]

That's quite a coincidence. TFW, Brandon, and Happy Birthday (early).

[@darenreed69]

EPIC VIDEO 📹 AMAZING!!!! IM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE 🍽 🤯

[@MeAncient]

Daren, I hope to be filming the next one today or tomorrow. Then the editing and posing it up. Stay tuned and TFW!

[@jonbassett9391]

Thanks Marine, I just purchased a case of these bad boys. I remember trading just the strawberries and cream oatmeal for a whole MRE. Good trash right here! Semper Fidelis!

[@MeAncient]

Jon, great score, man! TFW and Semper Fi!

[@joshjohnson4706]

I really enjoy you and both of your boys videos I really wish y'all will come to Nashville they have a bunch of variety of fish at the dam big stripers they just stocked it with trout and we got paddlefish season coming up

[@MeAncient]

Maybe one day! Ace and I have lots of things planned. Perhaps we'll see you out there. Which dam do you like to go to for paddlefish? TFW, Josh.

[@joshjohnson4706]

@@MeAncient cheatham dam in Ashland City it's about 35 mins from Nashville but definitely worth it

[@joshjohnson4706]

@@MeAncient we also have huge striped bass hybrids and monster catfish and they just stocked a bunch of trout which I'm excited about I've never had that before that's the one fish that has alluded me lol

[@ithoughtyouknew7036]

Cold weather MREs have a lot of liquids and low sodium to help prevent dehydration. If a soldier did get salt it probably could be a bartering item. I could see why they add the Tabasco to add flavor since there is a no salt option.

[@tjfm59]

just remember mountain house started out as a dehydrated meal for campers. so they have excellent food , otherwise they would not stay in business.

[@NenzeiPlayz]

That looks so good! 😋👌

[@MeAncient]

It was! TFW!

[@gunnarconley]

You guys made me wanna buy some mres and partake lol

[@jamesderynck1219]

finally going to get to try one great video

[@MeAncient]

It was good and tasty, for sure. TFW, James!

[@EatsTreatsMREs]

Now that was a great ration! these are so hard to get for a decent price in the UK but this one is now on my got to buy list. Thanks guys.

[@MeAncient]

It seems like someone just released some of these meals because I've seen several of them on eBay and some of the MRE websites. TFW!

[@magking1971]

I managed to get some in date cases for $50 each the other day.

[@EatsTreatsMREs]

@B.J.S Everywhere You would never find that in the UK. Hope you enjoy them.

[@shai7732]

This one looked really good! and always as interesting ☺️

[@MeAncient]

It was! TFW, Shai!

[@christinevenner183]

Watching your vid at midnight and watching you pour out that amazing looking beef stroganoff has made me insanely hungry! Guess I'll have to dream about my breakfast tomorrow :) Overall that whole ration looked amazing! Great review as always :)

[@MeAncient]

Fresh eggs with stroganoff.....now that's a thought.....TFW

[@cdanielson1]

I just recently read that they are no longer making the little bottles of hot sauce for MRE's. They are being replaced by powdered hot sauce packs.

[@MeAncient]

Curt, I'll have to watch for those in the newer MREs. That one was only 2 years old so it must be in newer ones. TFW!

[@DetailedCat]

Oh yeah, anither video. My day has just got twice as good.

[@MeAncient]

Brajan, you are awfully nice to say that. TFW!

[@vipergtsmre]

MCW are good stuff and the portion tends to be huge. Thanks for the vid. I avoid this menu since I don't care for mushrooms.

[@MeAncient]

What!!! No care for mushrooms!!! Come on, man! :--). TFW, Viper!

[@SamFugarino]

Wow, I really want to try one of those.

[@MeAncient]

Samuel, I've seen them on MRE websites and eBay lately. They are out there. TFW!

[@boogerbuttboogerbuttmre859]

Great review. Those Meal Cold Weathers are great. Lots of good stuff inside. You wont go hungry with those. Thanks for sharing.

[@MeAncient]

Tks, Booger! I still have the old MRE you sent. I actually have 4 more of that variety left over from active duty days. I'm thinking they were not the most popular ones in the box back then. I'm doing some research on botulism and trying to come up with ideas for those meals just in case they are contaminated. TFW!

[@BlueDemonPlays]

I have been looking for some of the mres that you have had on here and haven't had any luck especially with the slam chowder cold weather one I would love to get my hands on

[@EdgewiseChairman32]

Love the videos. Want to try one of your US MRE's out here in Sweden. I looked at a shop here, and they cost over 80 USD each.... Wow. Maybe another time... LOL

[@MeAncient]

Man, that''s expensive, even for here. TFW

[@JamesJohnsonFishing]

Another good one!

[@MeAncient]

Glad you think so! TFW, James!

[@johnmorris5965]

Nice video , well done .

[@MeAncient]

Thank you very much! TFW, John!

[@tavolo22]

You sure that’s not 2011? Those little bottles were phased out back in 2011. They made a comeback in 2019. But, it was short lived.

[@MeAncient]

You know, I'm going by what a website for MRE history said. You may be right, but the website indicated the 2011 would have had the #1 and #2 meals switched as far as menu is concerned. TFW, Ross.

[@TommieTrash]

You should try like a Japanese MRE, if they even have things like that lol

[@MeAncient]

Tommie, I'd love to try an MRE from Japan. I don't know how to get hold of one. Can you give me any ideas? TFW!

[@TommieTrash]

@@MeAncient let me see if I can get a hold of some and send you some!

[@Mcbeezey0725]

Please continue to make videos i love this channel!!! Your dads a rockstar ✌🎸

[@MeAncient]

More to come, I hope. TFW, Michael!

[@sebastiancruz9201]

YESSSSSSSSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS !! LETSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO THANK YOU ME ANCIENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MeAncient]

TFW, Sebastian. I"m glad you enjoyed it!

[@melonyrichards937]

That meal looks pretty good

[@MeAncient]

Melony, it WAS pretty good. TFW!

[@srijankumarpant1172]

The MRE was awesome, no story though 🙂... Btw since it was a cold MRE hence no salt as sodium intake is monitored at high altitudes 🙂

[@MeAncient]

Srijan, tks for the tip about the salt. Story on the next one, for sure. TFW

[@natashiakelley8673]

I love your videos! Keep up the great content. I was watching another one and you mentioned not liking Tabasco. I agree, I have found that Sriracha is way better! I have never seen it in any MRE's, but if you have it on hand it's a way better alternative. Maybe we can get someone to add it to them in place of Tabasco lol. Thanks again for the great reviews.

[@tiger8952]

That was the day my wife and I got married

[@MeAncient]

What a coincident! TFW, Tiger!

[@gearupsurvival3144]

I saw that smirk when those perfect 6oz were poured 😏...... ⚙️🐑

[@MeAncient]

You know I"m a real smirker, Kyle! TFW!

[@matthewsuarez6874]

HAHAHA SEEING THIS BAG JUST STARTS SHOOTING THE MEMORIES I HAVE OF SERVING IN THE ARMY UP HERE IN ALASKA ! The seafood clam chowder was just fantastic but the other cold weather mre’s always was fun because they are so different from the other mres !

[@mcmuffin1730]

If you like cold weather MRE i suggest Arctic Field Ration, Norwegian MRE. Btw love the vids. Best regards from norway🙂

[@MeAncient]

If I could find one, I'd buy it and give it a try, for sure. TFW!

[@mcmuffin1730]

​@@MeAncient I'll see what I can do, they are easy to buy in norwegian stores, but the best are always sold out. will try to find my favorites. :)

[@tinacreekmore6959]

My worst subject in school was History. I've learned alot from your video. In school you have to remember dates, years. From the past. 🙁

[@MeAncient]

Easier to remember stories, me thinks. TFW, Tina!

[@smokeythebearlewis1501]

God Bless

[@MeAncient]

Tks, Smokey the Bear.......TFW!

[@CharlieBo1985]

😎👍

[@MeAncient]

Charlie, I don't know how to do the emojis, so :--). TFW!

[@joshuacharles158]

Who else watches his reviews on their lunch break? Or am I the only one.

[@MeAncient]

Joshua, I don't mind when you watch them. I'm just pleased that you are watching them and that you enjoy them. TFW!

[@fahedq825]

👍👍👍

[@MeAncient]

Back at ya', Fahed! TFW!

[@tommytaylor4458]

If can…put the shake in the freezer for about 10 minutes or so and it’s really good !

[@MeAncient]

Tommy, great idea! TFW

[@lancerevell5979]

The Beef Stroganoff is my absolute favorite MH meal. Great stuff! Tobasco can enhance bad food, but will ruin good food, overbearing the taste of the food.

[@scottbaican9566]

That MCW is the best one by far

[@MeAncient]

I think it. may be in first place so far.......still have 8 more, I think. Stay tuned and TFW, Scott!

[@rolo7487]

I recommend you use sea salt that comes in a grinder

[@MeAncient]

That is some good salt. We have some at the house. TFW, Rolo

[@evanarnold8481]

Love the content brother (:

[@MeAncient]

Evan, I appreciate that. TFW

[@gunnarconley]

I always heard that the gum acted as a laxative to help with digesting

[@chrisshepherd6878]

Miss em me ancient. I know I'm a pain but next one please. Lol

[@MeAncient]

Two more out....more to come, Chris.

[@MariniThings]

Legend 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@MeAncient]

In my own mind, for sure! TFW

[@terrencejohnson9577]

For the cold weather ones we used to cook them in the canteen cup over a fire for about 10 mins and they were a lot better #deploymentfood

[@MeAncient]

Makes sense. Good ideal. Sounds like you've been there. TFW, Terrence!

[@terrencejohnson9577]

@@MeAncient I'll have to send ya a few good ones with recipes that'll make you think you're at a 5 star restaurant...we got creative out in the field lol

[@lestermikechuamd]

Any chance you try French MRE’s? Rumored to be one of the best in the world

[@MeAncient]

It's on my bucket list, for sure. TFW!

[@gkhanjriii91-04]

Man that's a LOT of food 😎🇺🇸🤙🏼

[@MeAncient]

Ain't that the truth! TFW

[@nicholasr1400]

I think it would be better if you filmed these inside

[@MeAncient]

I appreciate the input, Nicholas. Why do you say that? TFW

[@robo0052]

To shake drink u need to seal package and roll it so water don't spit out😄

[@MeAncient]

Great point.....I'll try to remember. TFW!

[@sulobimi_2835]

You should try finnish mre some of the menus are really good

[@MeAncient]

I'll be looking for some, for sure. TFW!

[@csr870]

These mcws have alot of sodium in the main like alot u should look at the nutrition facts and u will see why they didnt include a salt packet great review guys and awsome idea on the orange cream shake

[@MeAncient]

Thanks for the info. I will try to remember that when I do another one of the CWMREs. TFW, Chris!

[@csr870]

@@MeAncient I looked it up that main has almost 1700mg of sodium it's weird they sure dont seem to be salty

[@amethystAnge7]

CooL

[@MeAncient]

It was good, for sure.