MILITARY RATION FOOD CHALLENGE & MRE Taste Test (Meal Ready To Eat) Q&A! Trying ARMY Ration Food

[@JoelHansen]

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[@maustank8864]

A stick of gum and a cigarette.

[@outdoorsplease]

It's not just the desserts that will increase some of your blood work but it's always from refined sugar and bad carbs that aren't in a lot of your challenges

[@svenpoletka5236]

lol who served you worse spaghetti?

[@zachariahgore8490]

The items that you would normally eat warm or hot, you definitely need to have heated up with an mre. Also they come with salt and pepper, definitely use it! The heat packs need water to work. So put some water in it then the packet of food, roll the top and let it heat up for a minute. As for the coffees! You never drink it. You pour the coffee, sugar packet, and the powdered creamer together and shoot it all then take a sip of water and swish around.

[@johnybarra885]

Hi Joel, FYI. MRE'S are not only fed to our troops during war time. This what we eat when in the field or on training missions when hot food cannot be brought to us for whatever reason. ENJOY!

[@JoelHansen]

Yes thank you! I mention some of this at the end

[@DarthKryat]

had years of these , got to the point where you bring a small bottle of hot sauce whenever ya went bush just to give whatever the crap was some flavor

[@lesdodson9134]

They have come a long way since the dehydrated pork patty in the 80s.

[@johnybarra885]

@@DarthKryat Hell yes! Tobacco is a soldiers best friend.

[@richardedwards7559]

​@@lesdodson9134 I personally liked the Pork patties much better than the chicken a la king the best thing in the MRE's from the 80's was the dehydrated strawberries

[@andrewl9282]

We appreciate you too Joel! Watching your videos brought about a sense of normalcy on past deployments.

[@ajaxada5786]

If you use the heater packet again, add water to the line on the bottom of the package. It actually heats really well.

[@JoelHansen]

🙏

[@That_Man_Ski]

Yeah, water to the black fill line at the bottom of the heating bag causes the chemical reaction which creates the heat to “cook” the food. Gotta use water on the bottom of the bag next time! Cool to see either way!

[@nicknomad7698]

I was thinking to myself am I that old that they don't need water any more, lol it's been 20 years

[@newlow6724]

I am a vet and always kinda enjoyed deployments and field m9vements. MRE's were always good enough , even enjoyable. You could always trade out stuff and get what you like😎

[@That_Man_Ski]

The beard and Joel was the best collaboration yet! Hope you two get together for another!

[@OURWORLD4EVER]

That's how I found this channel, long time beard fan

[@Rinn-nz6of]

When did they do a video together? I love beard!

[@That_Man_Ski]

@@OURWORLD4EVER same! Lol I found Joel from their collab video. Lol.

[@michaeldesanta977]

Fair Warning: Those things bind you up, so you're going to need a combination of laxatives and Taco Bell afterwards.

[@anthoneyurtz5689]

That's why you chew the gum after the meal.

[@sloanadair8009]

We wanna see the Taco Bell 🤣

[@darlenecarson9416]

Lol 😂😂

[@JoelHansen]

lol

[@pamelasawyers2329]

😂

[@SgtZem]

This was a wonderful video. Touched home for me. 10yrs eating MREs in the US Army National Guard. I'm a camper, and they were handy. I didn't eat them on duty so I could have for my day trips fishing or camping. I miss MREs 😢

[@sundogbrewing]

You need to add an ounce of water like it says on the 😮nstructions on the heater!

[@Jimmy_Boy_Kalahati]

This brings back so many memories of eating MRE's during military exercises when I was in the US military in S.Korea.

[@mf20mf20]

during my tours, I have eaten them for years. you are lucky that you can eat what you can eat, be blessed Joel

[@JoelHansen]

Thanks for your service. I talk about this at the end

[@wesleyhowren6116]

I’m so incredibly amazed that you come up with these crazy challenges like you were so talented with coming up with these ideas like what a cool challenge to try out this is absolutely the most entertaining thing to watch

[@mizueeats5415]

I've tried MRE food, not the best but better than being hungry LOL enjoy Joel

[@JoelHansen]

Agreed

[@PaulBuikema]

Awesome Joel. I did a ration review channel for a few years, was the only one doing Canadian rations for a while. I've tried most of what you show in this video, didn't get too fussed over the potatoes au gratin but i do remember them being really salty. If you ever need help acquiring more rations let me know. I have a bunch at home and they aren't easy to get shipped in to Canada. I am on the West coast. A few hours southwest of Scott.

[@kerryanne28]

I’d LOVE to see you doing some food travel stuff… I think you’d be so good trying foods most of us wish we could try and your a joy to watch ❤

[@TeganM.C.]

I love the faces you make in the in the thumbnail. You're awesome Joel!!!

[@SBU2012]

Those are a lot better if you actually heat them. Pro tip: put water in the heater like the instructions say

[@SpicyHelDrgn]

10:24 noooo Joel your suppose to add water into the package for it to heat up

[@billyaustin5298]

you should try and get a collab with Matt stonie. you and him have been the biggest help when ive been at my lowest with these interesting food videos. I hope you keep up the amazing work

[@jackiegunter6001]

Hey Joel. First time I ate them as a teenager ( because my brother was in the Marines and had some at the house) they were all good. I only had American MRE's

[@JoelHansen]

🙏

[@isaacsmith4420]

Can you do More MRE Reviews? I enjoyed it 👍

[@RamboWasntCrazy]

you gotta put water in the heater bag joel lol

[@JoelHansen]

Thanks

[@hotrunny]

New American MREs are DELICIOUS!!! Way better than the crap we had in the 90s in Iraq.

[@JoelHansen]

🙏

[@reneeallen3569]

There are some great ones from the 90’s!!! Ham slice is my favorite ration. I’ve reviewed them on my channel. It was from 1992. It was PERFECT!

[@michaelanderson4897]

All I'm going to say is, , when you have NOTHING else,, MRE's are a Godsend!! They were never intended to be compared to restaurant meals! Lots of soldiers have relied on them to survive....and that's it.

[@sophie3138]

Love this q and a style, great way to get to know you more! Would be awesome to see a home cooked meal by you with another q and a sesh :)

[@moniqueflournoy8129]

YESSSSS I really enjoy watching this video. Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@Im0utlaw]

Probably should have finished reading the instructions on that ration heater...

[@roseredfire48]

My Dad was a veteran and had to eat those kind of meals a lot. Doesn't look appetizing at all but when you're in the service and stationed in a place where there's nothing else, I imagine the food would be pretty good to you. lol.

[@JoelHansen]

Yes I talk about this at the end. Thanks to your father

[@eric81872]

Thank you for the video! 🤩👍❤

[@MrWickedr32]

Grew up eating MRE's. I actually liked them lol

[@JoelHansen]

Nice

[@kimberlygaskin604]

All of the main items are to be heated up. You didn't put water in the heat pack to activate it. The breads are eaten with the meals so add more substance to them or eat them with the jams or butter or whatever you get as extras.

[@richardmerritt1726]

Another great video! Cabelas has a lot of mre meals and one desert that cracks me up is ice cream 😂,in a pouch, and surprisingly it's not bad 😀

[@JoelHansen]

Thanks

[@larisabudzinsky2673]

How did I mis this 8 months ago!! Dude thats an amazing tanks package!!! Time to download a new one!!!

[@jimworster2029]

That bread you are eating is called hardtack

[@ravenking803]

When you're starving..it's prolly delicious!!

[@claramckenzie9140]

Howdy Bro. We would take these on camping trips with my aunt and cousins. They were okay but my aunt had so much gear and was a gourmet cook so they weren't the only thing we had.

[@JoelHansen]

Gotcha

[@GrimmBawlls]

you can eat the stuff cold but i recommend heating it up. the jalapeno cheese spread is awesome

[@GrimmBawlls]

also alot of these mre items you can modify with the other items. want a crunch in a main break up the cracker in it and use the cheese spread as a topping. edit. alot of the items are from the same manufacturer when it comes to western countries

[@johnmcminn1]

Love Vanilla Coke Cola Joel 😋 my favorite flavor

[@froncolascollection3932]

Joe you have to add a little water to the food warmer it shows you the fill line

[@marshalunsford7887]

Emmymade has an awesome list of trying different MREs if you would like to know more about them.

[@Legend-gi3zz]

lmao you didn't even add the water to heater did you fill it to the line then put back in the box and put at an angle to properly heat for 10 minutes add cheese sauce for best tasting cheese sauce and need for texture

[@Kenpachiii_Bankai]

Love this episode. Been watching for a long time. Like 4 years plus. Big fan I like the Miss faith collaboration. She has a great voice. When will you be back to Tulsa?

[@williammitchell4417]

Adam the Beard tried this gig some time ago.😁 the magic question... What's for dessert???

[@JerEats]

This was really cool and unique. Great Q&A keep up the good work Joel.

[@ambergabel4919]

Some interesting rations here. Speaking of meeting fans, I hope you end up in my area some day so I can meet you! I've really enjoyed your channel and am glad I am keeping up with your new videos and even going back to past ones. You're awesome and seem so genuine and fun. Also, you're not a cheese person? How did I not notice this from your challenges...haha! Way to be strong in trying these questionable "foods".

[@grahamfox7568]

Joel, you can heat those things up, trust me they taste better hot. When your out in the field we don't really care if they are hot or cold...you just eat them and they are packed full of calories and sugar to keep energy levels as high as possible. Some stuff is pretty nice some you just close your eyes and chew it down. Also we swap a lot between ourselves, always someone wants what you have for what they have.

[@JoelHansen]

Ok

[@JulieThomps89]

Ooooh boy you about to be all jacked up on Mt. Dew with that caffeine 😂

[@JoelHansen]

🙏

[@Ms.DreaMay]

Love the Q&A

[@SamWhite-ru6oq]

George is just the cutest. You must collaborate with him again very soon!

[@angelahanley9055]

This was an awesome video nice to see you in a relaxed personal setting .😍😍🥰🥰

[@arismavrommatis7338]

Joel when I was in the army we ate meat 15 years old. After a lot of exercise that kind of meat was like smoked salmon for us

[@JoelHansen]

Thanks for your service

[@jackieadams1254]

Thanks for this informative video.

[@angelwild7760]

All right let's get this out on a tray! Lol classic mre

[@lisaharrison5397]

I have a but load of it from the floooding. Ours aren’t to bad if you have spices. Beggars can’t be choosers when the time comes. ✨✌️🌴

[@toxicgracie3772]

Yea the flavor is always lacking. That's why it's a real treat if you get the tiny Tabasco bottle with it lol

[@JoelHansen]

Yes

[@boirocr-Tamiko5]

Lol this reminds me of my favorite😂 show TWD when Rick and Michonne found all that MRE's food😂

[@motiask]

Blessed you Joel. And thanks to our military and astronauts for eating these stuff.🙏☺️💪

[@JoelHansen]

Amen

[@tanyab7446]

Thank u Joel for ur video's.....yay. Its always good to see u...

[@inacarr1121]

Joel, you are a natural comedian! I'm literally LMAF watching tis video. I so appreciate you. Thanks!!!!! Ina Carr

[@SgtZem]

I ate these for 10 years in the US Army Guard. The expiration is on the box, not on packaging. The boxes have an adhesive only a Soldier can open with their hands 😂. They ALWAYS taste better warmed up. The gum is fabled to be a laxative because they say the MREs back up your digestive system so you don't have to poop yourself in battle LOL.

[@terrywalker9092]

Awesome challenge. How about a jail house food challenge? 😮.

[@JoelHansen]

Interesting

[@michellerichards3434]

That would cool to watch I'm interested

[@terrywalker9092]

@@JoelHansen Unfortunately I had to do some weekends in the Henrico county jail. Yes the Henrico county that 7 deputies are charged with 2nd degree murder. The food has no seasoning, you're eating things like turkey bologna, soybean burgers, etc and the food is usually cold. I can put a hurting on a Golden Corral, but could finish a single tray of what we were served.

[@pstrazz8]

Steve MRE would be proud! This was awesome. Also, have fun with your friends by taking the MRE heaters, cut open and dump in an empty Gatorade bottle, add hot sauce and water, close lid, and toss in your friend’s room and run. Welcome to the infantry

[@Draiger13]

Love the show! 😎🤙

[@lindayelich7615]

Interesting video, thanks for that.

[@marviesadventures8638]

Wow!! Your digestive system is like a super hero. 😂 You're a pretty brave man. I'd only eat an MRE again under dire circumstances.

[@coleenluvscrochet3391]

Would love to try the spaghetti with meat sauce

[@JoelHansen]

Yes

[@Krysdavar]

i think you were supposed to put the bread into the warmer so it rises or maybe un-hardens, who knows? it shouldn't have been hard and crappy like that. MRE food is surprisingly decent.

[@cogboy302]

Me and a mate were marshalling a car rally on an active Army base in England a few years ago and spotted a skip near to our junction. We went for a nosey and found it was full of recently date expired ration packs. So we filled the back of our car with as much stuff as we could fit in. We also found two brand new MAN 4x4 Military Cargo Trucks. Unlocked, each with a key in the ignition. I think the Army might have noticed if we tried to sneak them out though.

[@LoveLupe300]

Hellooo Joel! Ohhhh that brings back memories, I love the vegetarian ones! LOVE FROM CHICAGO ❤

[@Ralphie_Boy]

*Thanks Joel, believe it or not I remember a few of those raw meat challenges, such as that mega large hamburger which you had to almost demand to re-cook, 3/4's of the middle was blue and cold, the second challenge that was memorable was when you were just about forced by a middle eastern greassy ending to lithely swallow what was left, the owners wouldn't green light the end, brother if any one has not only followed you, but also followed your facial discuss by some foods that you've eaten, it was little old me...* 🤣

[@ladygreer9323]

Hey Joel. Hyd today, it's the top of the week. You are back at it with the MRE meal. No TY! But you know I'm here for it. Much love, always a pleasure. Enjoy.. I missed this Q&A bcse of my phone. ❤️🐞

[@daveyg0728]

DUDE, GREAT idea for a "new challenge" Joel! Super funny!

[@JoelHansen]

Lol

[@firefighterbk1]

Should try the beef stew it's good also. Au gratin potatoes is good with ham

[@kernelbadness]

Hey Joel really enjoyed this one.

[@1digitalwatcher697]

Coolest video in a while !

[@ladyrosemary5480]

It would be amazing if your channel transitioned into you traveling to try different foods around the world. I really hope to see you do that one day.

[@JoelHansen]

🙏

[@Starsk25]

Or, just more ethnic food around North America.

[@MrWeusi]

They were good to me while in the military! all of them.🍱

[@JoelHansen]

Thanks for your service

[@harrybellingham98]

they have to taste good, so people continue to fight. One of the easiest ways to demoralise an enemy is to cut off access to food especially if it reminds them of home.

[@HaulingAsh]

Joel drink lots of grape juice and call me in the morning... I was in the military I know. LMAO this is funny. 😂😂

[@JoelHansen]

Ok

[@marshalunsford7887]

Oh beautiful where do you get your info from, someone didnt tell you how to use an mre. Some of that stuff is better heated.

[@rojhasan548]

Did you ever think about doing a collab with Quan Tran, where he cooks his feast and you chow it down with him. That would be a great vid!

[@JoelHansen]

Ok

[@anthoneyurtz5689]

I have eaten my fare share of MRE's. I ate them as a kid being a military brat and as an adult being in the military myself. I actually like MRE's and some menu's are pretty good. Spaghetti was one of my favorites with hot sauce (Tabasco back in the day).

[@toxicgracie3772]

Tabasco is king 👑 Make anything good 😂 "Want a rat turd?" "NO" ... "want a rat turd with Tabasco?" ... "HMMMMM..... probably not but hang on to it just incase" 😄

[@JoelHansen]

Thanks for your service

[@anthoneyurtz5689]

@ToXicGracie they came in these baby bottles back in the also. Itty bitty Tabasco bottles. Now they are a pack of some liquid hot sauce. Not the same for me lol

[@toxicgracie3772]

@@anthoneyurtz5689 Yea I've seen the baby bottles! definitely not the same as the packets 😜 lol

[@thewildmayberrys1302]

Very interesting thanks for sharing

[@kimwilson4734]

The ravioli and jalapeño cheese sauce is really good

[@toxicgracie3772]

Needs salt and tabasco

[@JoelHansen]

🙏

[@BruceUrton]

I still have a case of MREs from some site defense field training I did in the Air Force back in '87.

[@JoelHansen]

Wow Thanks for your service

[@cccc-ni8sn]

Thanks for doing this

[@angelwings5465]

Did you follow the instructions on the MRE packets?

[@benjaminowens742]

Bro ur supposed to put water in the heat up pack that’s what gets it hot 😅

[@laurenschenck5355]

You are such a trooper and and well done 😊

[@JoelHansen]

🙏

[@NFNADVENTURE]

Spaghetti and meat sauce might be one of the best ones(chef boyardee Spaghetti). Chili Mac isn't bad. Trying to remember the other ones I've had that I wanted the most when I was in the army

[@JoelHansen]

Yes

[@marqeasehilson]

Happy Monday fam

[@candilumpkin1196]

My step dad would bring us as kids mre meals to try when he worked on submarine. I actually loved stuff they called bug juice. It tasted like hawian punch but not as sickly sweet. And they had a granola with yogurt balls with raisins that I loved. Lol. He would save them for me. 😂

[@Malks964]

Don't forget these MRE rations are for the soldiers out in the fields. And they don't really have a choice of what they are eating. Also you're supposed to heat the rations

[@patymattoon8598]

The beef stew is my favorite one ! We have a few cases in case of emergency.

[@fareadfesy7631]

Bro, you have no idea how you check list every contest I love and hope to see more from you. The best food eating channel ❌

[@mitchelllavalley3497]

Good video and my concern as well about your health a lot of behind the scene knowing like most things in life you have to train for. And just as most get older can not do as much as we uses to including eating. But verity is the spice of life! Thank you Joel 😋

[@JoelHansen]

Thanks

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@mls8668]

Great job Ms. Faith 👏

[@hildyscafe5460]

Joel, the MRE's you chose are some of the best the US has to offer . I am retired Navy and have enjoyed many meals out of a pouch. Use the hot sauce. Don't over fill the heater. It will stink. Meal will me hot in 15min. Stay safe and thank you! PS. I do MRE reviews on my channel under this name. .

[@dizzlefshizzle]

25:08 😂😂 it's not just rotten, it's augratin!😏 😅😅😅