Minuteman Field Kitchen

What's the old saying, "the military moves on its belly"... Well, so does the Modern Minuteman. Without a supply chain to back you up you're only gonna have what you can carry. So how do you get food delivered out in the field? At a patrol base? Well you're probably going to need some sort of field kitchen.
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[@dudestuff4345]

This might be the best and most important video you've ever made. For some situations it wouldn't hurt to have that igloo spray painted and to set up a camo net above you to help hide from drones. It looks to me like drones are a huge part of warfare in Ukraine right now, it's crazy watching them drop grenades on guys.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thanks, I appreciate that a lot! You know I just recently started painting stuff and am going to add stuff like the Igloo water containers to that list, great point on that! On the camo nets or tarps, I completely forgot to discuss or setup (I brought both with me too). I should really do a follow up on that topic for this. Thank you again!

[@SecurityGuy42]

Logistics is a big thing I push. This does follow what I am setting up for a Cooking Cache Box for base camp sites. I put powdered dish soap in my Group Ration cache boxes instead of liquid. I am including mess kit sets with utensils and cup in the Cooking Cache Box for new people or the ones that loose theirs. I also throw in vacuum thermos for sending soup rations or hot drinks to people on guard duty or LP/OP duty. Any additional space in the box gets food or spices shoved into it. Those additional items are not mentioned on the packing list, they are a bonus.

[@mickmacy6161]

A cork screw and cheese grater? tsk tsk but no wire whisk. Savages 😀 We use a repurposed liquid laundry detergent jug with a dispenser for a hand washing station. It holds about 2 gals of water with a few drops of dish soap to clean hands without rinsing. Paper towels will work, but a stack of old dish towels are handy in the field kitchen.

[@AmericanMinuteman95]

Great video. Never thought about this before. Off to rural king tomorrow to buy the cook setup.

[@gabrielschultz89]

This is by far my favorite video on any subject, it's something that's always overlooked and it makes me wanna run the kitchen.

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

I have everything minus that Kick-Ass field kitchen box but now you just put a fire under me to go build one thanks cousin great video

[@jefferyneedham1581]

As a field cook in the Marines Id say your video is one of the most important aspects of keeping well fed and a group happy and healthy. Fyi I like to keep a igloo with soap and hot water mixed and clearly marked so that you can wash hands and utensils etc.. and you'll be surprised at how well it saves on soap and I like to have a pot of bleach water to sanitize everything and don't forget to clean your canteens regularly because guy's forget and it doesn't take long and people are getting sick.. God bless and wishing you the best.

[@noelhernandez5845]

There will be support system, from those who will be there for you, if can't fight but can support you and will have their own security system , you will not be left out .

[@disasterduck13]

Thanks for the video. It needs to be more than fantasy

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Yes it does!

[@patriotordinance9695]

We called it a chuck box 👍🌴🇺🇸🇺🇸🌴😎

[@kurtbaier6122]

Best ever vid brother on the subject. Really liked the tip on the stackable tubs doing double duty for organization and for cleaning. Nice. I usually carry paper products and plastic disposable eating items if someone forgot their mess gear. Two collapsible buckets, one for soapy water for people to wash their hands in and the other to rinse can also be used to douse the fire later on. I put bar soap in a thin sock. Easier to hang somewhere and keeps it cleaner. Soap alone, and bleach water rinse, for mess and cooking gear kills germs. I changed my frying pans to non stick. Pots with bails are better for both gas’s stove and to hang over fire. Water for the kitchen clean up or for sterilizing drinking water is boiled when the fire is started, not after the meal is over. Use less wood and time. Scrap plates and pots well as it will make cleaning easier and faster. I have served a lot of food over the years.

[@acrprotect4476]

Good morning Sir, awesome video! You gotta eat! Lol. I’m a huge fan of setups like this, great load out! Thanks for filming, and my best to you and your family! Take care!

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thank you ACR! Give my best to your family!

[@ashleymarie7452]

From my time in the military, we used three different washing stations. First, you scraped any remaining food residue into a garbage can. Second you dipped your mess kit into hot soapy water and you used a brush to clean your mess kit. Third, you used hot clean water to rinse. Fourth, you used another hot clean water for the final rinse. And you always posted someone to enforce the order in which people went through this line. There was always some idiot who wanted to go the wrong way, which would potentially sicken everyone who followed him/her.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Yeah the 3 step system for a wash station always had wash, rinse, and sanitize... For simplicity I broke it down to scraping leftover food into the garbage and then just the wash and rinse station. Reasoning being simplicity, less water used, and expediency. Now for things like Scouts, then yeah, I would put the sanitize step back in just because their washing is never the best and they tend to contaminate everything else, lol... Appreciate your comment!

[@seventhstone]

this is an awesome logistics section i haven't thought much on, thank you

[@KingAmish]

If you have a bigger group check out Camp Chef cooking stoves. They are similar to the Coleman but bigger

[@henrymann8122]

This is an awesome kitchen set up.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@markhager8321]

Yep. Good set up

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thank you

[@Saintbow]

I like your setup! My brothers and I growing up all had duties when out in the woods. Mine was stocking, prepping, and manning the "chuck wagon" when it came time to eat. (My field kitchen was made out of a beach wagon). I learned how to make everything from scratch, which allows me not to depend on foods that are heavily loaded with preservatives that can trigger a medical condition such as gout. I'll dehydrate meats, veggies, and fruits ahead of time, and then rehydrate them during the night when sleeping. Sure, G.I. Stew is fun to eat, but walking patrol when gout is flaring up sucks! I can make things from chili, stews, chicken& dumplings, beef hash, and fresh bread. What we use for camp mess kits is metal dog/cat dishes. They are durable, can double as a plate/bowl, and can can be used as cooking tools (and stackable). I know the wagon is not ideal for being sneaky, but if you are setting up a base camp, it works great. I also have a small solar panel built into my chuck wagon, allowing everyone to charge up when they are back at camp. I always prep/plan my field kitchen to sustain 6-8 adults for roughly seven days before resupply is required. One more thing gents, always put a good sized tarp in your field kitchen. It truly sucks cooking in the rain. Lastly, don't be a dick to the chef/cook. As for the funk, we always ask anyone who joins us if they ever played Oregon trail. If they say no, we tell them "you have died from dysentery" and educate them on proper cleaning practices.

[@victorygarden556]

Glad to see the field kitchen topic.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thank you! Yeah you don't hear it discussed alot in these circle a but man is it important!

[@lens7859]

Reminds me of my ol’ scout leader. He could have ran a restaurant from the kit he built for camping. But we had to carry it out. 50 years ago

[@bryanfaulkenburg462]

Long before you said it I knew that was a Boy Scout type of patrol box . I didn't stay into scouts long enough for patrol type camp outs , but my son did and I was a leader for many years. Our patrol boxes were very similar. Just me thinking out load but wooden boxes are very heavy , but I bet an aluminum tall side tool truck tool box could be converted for a lot less weight . Mind you a way to rivet or weld in the divider shelves would be nice and to attach the legs/carry handles. This is a great video . Final thought for those people that don't have a setup like this or who hasn't ever cooked full meals outdoors take the time to practice this skill beforehand .

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thanks! I like your idea with a metal style box like the side tool truck boxes. There is a workable idea to use!

[@johnkorn1810]

Just found you, absolutely love watching these type of videos. Gets me thinking, and gets me back in the mood!

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@sgtrock6213]

NICE Jay....love all your ideas for the field kitchen. This translates across the spectrum of prepardness, camping, hunting, general outdoors....you brought up many great points and tips...love it

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thank you! I'm glad you found this worthwhile!

[@kingo1465]

Excellent vid jay. I use a British army laycorn box for my camp kitchen, a two man lift once its loaded, its a larger unit than your set up so does accomodate a lot of my food storage as well. I use a collapsable wash up bowl, but you're idea of the stackables is genius! Looking at storage buckets now for chop (food in northern English) !

[@rippersix293]

For sanitizing and disinfecting pots, pans, utensils and food prep surfaces, I use pool shock with 73% calcium hypochlorite (70% available chlorine) Mix one heaping teaspoon (1/4 oz.) of pool shock into 2 gallons of water to make bleach that has the strength of normal household bleach. Make a disinfectant for surfaces by mixing the bleach solution 1:10 with normal water Disinfect drinking water by adding the bleach solution in a 1:100 ratio (1.25 oz of bleach mix to 1 gallon of water) Normal liquid household bleach begins losing potency after six months being stored. By storing pool shock you get 10+ years of shelf life and can mix it on demand. That’s a lot better. The great thing with pool shock is the fact that it takes up so little space. Six 1 lb bags of pool shock fit in a box that’s about 6″ x 6″ x 12″. That’s enough to make 1200 gallons of bleach! Having that much potential bleach in such a small package is pretty amazing.

[@christophergreen2892]

Good idea, I should bring a suitable container along if I'm going to mix the stuff at camp. Two gallons of bleach will take a little while to use up.

[@rippersix293]

@@christophergreen2892 a rounded 1/4 teaspoon to a 1/2 gallon gives the same potency bleach. That would be an easier amount to carry around.

[@molonlabe5165]

what's good y'all

[@apollo9356]

Awesome Jay, I have something similar just a tub and fold out table basically same contents only thing different I have is a Kazan pressure cooker

[@observationpostcharlie1365]

When we train we use out of our rucks also we do bring extra stuff to putt in our field kitchen supply food and stuff

[@Calibur95]

Good video, gives a lot of good advice.

[@domenickdecocco3343]

Awesome info, Jay! Thanks for sharing. I’d hit that igloo with some spray paint though.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thanks! Ha, yes you're the second guy to say that! Next batch of painting and it will be done!

[@newworldsaxon6727]

An army marches on its stomach...

[@themodernminuteman2557]

That's the quote I was thinking of... Thanks!

[@observationpostcharlie1365]

Good job brother Jay what you are doing is correct an your set up would be a platoo n size field kitchen

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thank you!

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Logistics are ESSENTIAL, 9000%!!!!! You and I are fortunate in that we have excellent and plentiful freshwater sources around us for Water and Hydration Sustainment, we can acquire it regularly. Same can be said for supplementary foraging and fishing/ hunting/ trapping parties. I've got a single big pot like you (even a little bigger) for keeping water hot and accessible for Winter Ops and general Cold Weather and Cooking needs, it's vital-- with heating water and those logistics, the cooking stove and/ or a Jetboil is good, but Gas takes up space and weight and will inevitably run out (everything logistically sound and necessary for field operations should fit on one or two Drag Sleds or towed Hand Carts-- also variable to team/ group size). Dakota Fire Pits and/ or other wood burning sources and assets are a necessary fallback-- in winter both sides will be making fires to survive at base, common sense. I have multiple P38's and P51 can openers on my person and in my ruck/ kit at all times. Salt, Pepper, and a nice Hot Sauce are huge for flavoring and morale (same goes for that nosh of hooch hahaha). Antimicrobial towels should never be overlooked alongside unscented bar soap and alcohol-based wipes with aloe (water based wet wipes will freeze in winter, if that's not a problem regionally then they're fine). LEAVE NO TRACE. EVER. Pack out all trash if you can't burn or effectively bury it.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Absolutely brother! I got more logistics discussion stuff in the pipeline. All CSS stuff.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@themodernminuteman2557 Nice!!! Looking forward to that.

[@0fficer47]

This gold right here!

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@0fficer47 Hellyeah thanks!

[@sniperbait1]

Good info that not many people touch on. good job.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Thank you! This is the meat and potatoes stuff everyone should be discussing!

[@sniperbait1]

@@themodernminuteman2557 how are your legs attached to the patrol box?

[@themodernminuteman2557]

I used sheet metal strips that I shaped into braces and the legs slide into those on both sides.

[@sniperbait1]

@@themodernminuteman2557 awesome thanks I'll be stealing that idea 😀

[@scaleworksRC]

Nice!

[@wastelandgentleman]

I want to see field or in House preventative medicine tent or station vitals/ basic pharmacology /physical therapy etc

[@ronstryker]

Good video Jay, I have two things to add to your field kitchen. Firstly if you can get a third stackable pan so you can do your wash, rinse, and sanitize when doing clean-up. The US military had a training film for WWII talking about sanitation when it came to mess gear so it's important to make sure as much bacteria and food remnants are removed or neutralized. Secondly I would pack some form of tarp to prevent rain, bird droppings, leaves, or just a way to protect the cooking area from unwanted eyes in case things really did go hot. On a side note, have you tried using the Coleman stove that uses white gas instead of propane? I've been thinking on what would happen if the supply of propane dried up or you ran out of propane in the field? I was thinking on a multifuel stove that could run on all the canister fuels (propane, iso-butane, and butane) as well as liquid fuels like white gas, gasoline, alcohol, jet fuel, kerosene, etc.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Yes! A 3rd bin would be good for the sanitize portion. And the tarp recommendation is in my kit I just never mentioned it and really should have. I have an ez up canopy and 10x12 tarp I keep just for that. I really should've talked about it.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

And for the white gas, I do have almost the identical stove with white gas but just never use it out of ease of use. But it's definitely an option to have when fuel sources start to get scarce. Ha within a few years we'll all be cooking and heating on wood anyways I suppose lol...

[@alpinealpine2793]

All the old army training films are available on KZbin, wouldn't hurt to have "movie nights" with your guys.

[@alpinealpine2793]

In my honest opinion, I think you would need to be setting up for a platoon sized group. Run a trailer behind a quad bike ( 4 wheeler). Add a flat top grill to your repertoire. And like everything, practice with a real live group.

[@jasstemenaaaaaseewer767]

I gotta ask you, where did you get the tactical chest pack?

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Here is the one I have... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081FCZ7HL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@georgewashington7312]

WOOOO LET'S GO!!!

[@butlerdawgs78]

Does that large stock pot fit in the chuck box? Looks like it doesn't.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

No it does not.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

The coffee percolator fits inside and the Coleman stove straps to the backside of the chuck box.

[@Ronin-74800]

Any suggestions for mess kits, mres, etc... for newbies?

[@themodernminuteman2557]

There are so many out there to choose from! The Stanley Adventure Cookset is a great one to begin with: www.walmart.com/ip/Stanley-Adventure-Two-Cup-Stainless-Steel-Camping-Cookware-Set/16784406?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=4255&adid=2222222227716784406_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9015260&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=16784406&wl13=4255&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=Cj0KCQiA37KbBhDgARIsAIzce15EMSzd2NAL7jwVs63a11sNReDQdYhGp9XKiTgeLmkKPJ_tznJnkz8aArIOEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds As well as the Ozark Trail Mess Kit: www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Space-saving-5-Piece-Cookware-Mess-Kit-Stainless-Steel-and-Plastic/528724198 You also can't go wrong with European Surplus Kits (which I'm a big fan of) like this: www.varusteleka.com/en/product/swiss-three-piece-mess-kit-aluminum-surplus/64226 Or this: www.varusteleka.com/en/product/austrian-mess-tin-surplus/4100 Also here is a recent video I did on mess kits: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHXOc4CfnZ1qd5o

[@themodernminuteman2557]

For food like MRE's it's so personalized/individualistic to what you like to eat. GI MRE's are great because its an all in one package for meals that can be eaten cold or hot. But they can be heavy/bulky. Freeze dried meals from companies like Mountain House, Alpine Aire, and Richmoore are all good but you have to add water to prepare them. You can also put your own together like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5PHhq2VlN6pqKM

[@Ronin-74800]

hello, boss! if possible without any hints to your location. can you address some of the gear that may work or related to your climate issues, ect...

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Hey buddy! Sure thing. Have a video I'm wrapping up on clothing systems for cold weather and then I'm gonna have one dealing with shelter and sleep kit.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Video on Clothing systems for ya! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn2nZHRqiapsqck

[@Larry-l3c]

Jay, what's that coat you're wearing?

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Its a modified LL Bean Mountain Anorak. I added the shoulder pockets and dyed it.

[@Larry-l3c]

@@themodernminuteman2557 I need to learn this dye process Same with spray painting clothing. I’ve got so many clothing items that would be suitable if dyed or painted some woodland color. Thanks brother.

[@TreyConnor-lf3ll]

I know this is old. But what is your chest rig? Thanks

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Its a copy of the HPG heavy recon bag... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081FCZ7HL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have had it for 4 years now and love it! My most worn piece of kit.

[@TreyConnor-lf3ll]

@@themodernminuteman2557 thank you! I am a cook 👨‍🍳 by trade so i like this video vary much. I need to build one out.

[@paladin556]

Most of the boy scout troops are not the weird crazy woke boy scouts. Most are still the old ways boy scout troops. Let me ask, are you involved in a troop now or do you get your info off of the internet? My boy is almost 18 and has been in scouts since he was 7. I'm the committee chair for our troop. When all news came out way back then about the changes happening we decided to try to keep it local. If our local troop went the way of the woke, we would stand up and either try to make a change or leave. Guess what, that crap isn't spreading as much as what is led on by the conservative outlets. Get involved and make a difference in our youths lives. Be the positive influence they need in these crazy times instead of complaining about it.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

First off, I've been involved in Scouts at Cub, Troop, and council levels for over 25 years now, and before that as a Scout myself. I've seen and experienced the changes 1st hand in our area and it is not good. I've been a cub den leader, a webelos leader, a patrol dad, and our troops committee chair person along with designing and running weekend events for our council as well as serving as a camp host for our camp. Oh, and I've taken and completed Woodbadge training (the old course, not new one) so I kind of know a thing or two about what is going on locally and what the trends are. That said, I know there are good troops out there. There are good councils too. Unfortunately our council is not one of them. Our council is self admittedly "one of the most progressive councils in the country" and claim that "many councils around the country are looking at them and their methods to further move in that direction". Those words come straight from a council representative to me. We've always run our unit in the most traditional way possible and have caught some flak for it. Been told by council that our leadership wasn't "progressive enough" and that leadership needs to "embrace the new way forward and forget the traditional mold of scouting", once again, council representatives words, not mine. So excuse me if I have a bit of animosity towards Scouting today. The depths of the progressive agenda is deep and they are trying everything they can to change the Scouting that I hold near and dear. I'm glad your council and unit are able to exist in a much friendlier environment to the old ways, we've been told to forget them here. *Don't take the tone of this as directed at you personally.

[@paladin556]

@@themodernminuteman2557 I'm sorry your area is so far gone. I know different regions have different social and political views. I can't stand this new citizenship in society merit badge. What a joke. Its eagle required. It does nothing beyond what everything else in scouting teaches except gives them a way to bring in the trans crap and normalize it to our kids. We do have a girls troop, I'm fine with that, they are separate. We are not coed. We get looked at weird when other troops are coed and we do an event with those other coed troops. We have standards. We had a girl change her identity to a boy and that family went to another troop because they new they didn't fit in in our troop. So we are still holding on here. In our council I have yet to see the extreme left agenda pushed on the troops a few parents yes, but not troops or council as a whole. I do see the softening of the requirements needed lately. It is definitely changing to let softer boys make the passing grade. But we do things on our own to do our best to make men out of these boys.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

@@paladin556 Thanks. I fought the good fight for years too. Growing up in the program and all the values, morals, and traditions it instilled in me at a young age has always had me going back to be able to give that to my son and todays youth. But boy have they made it hard when everything they seem to do (our council) goes against those values and principles. The softening of requirements is a big one. From meetings to leadership positions to merit badges and rank requirements. Kids don't even call MB counselors anymore, their parent (usually mom) emails or messages you on FB to set everything up. I always state that it is up to the Scout to make the contact and provide my info, and 9/10 times I never hear back. But then again with the usage of "merit badge universities" all they have to do is pay a "fee", show up, and get signed off whether they do the show an understanding of the content or not. They were there so they get the badge. It has literally become a pay your way to eagle philosophy. I have, unfortunately, resigned all my positions within council and the troop because of the depth of the issues here locally. I can no longer be part of an organization that goes against my own values and principles and demonizes me for holding onto the traditional mold of scouting that we all know and love. But you know what, I told my son what was happening (and there is more to the story then what I'm telling) and I told him that I would just be a supportive parent in his continuation with Scouts and he said to me "you know dad, you and I do all of this on our own all the time anyways, I don't need scouts to do what you already do with me. Probably one of the biggest compliments a father can get from his son!

[@richanddebshawaiiadventure4340]

who knew they had igloo coolers back in colonial times