MRE: Chili with Beans Menu #1 ~2018~

[@tokyosmash]

Just stopped in to say this MRE is in the top 3.

[@levihollar2924]

The FRH is meant to be used in the pouch it comes in. Thats why they have the fill line where it is.

[@deltasierra1774]

MRE’s are awesome for so many applications. They’re perfect for spending a day out ice fishing. Especially if you don’t want to bring a camp stove with you.

[@ReadinessReviews]

I had a chili with beans a few weeks back from 2015. I thought it was pretty dang good especially the cornbread. So this MRE was packaged for Sopakco by Ameriqual.... I've never seen that before. Anyway excellent review brother!

[@fredthorne9692]

OK, Gun Dog, That was extraordinary. You took it to two levels beyond the next. What like about this is that you drew upon your past experience to create, not just a dab of this and a glop of that, but you're going after creativity, not just something to break the monotony or dispel anxiety of being downrange. A little detachment goes a long way, and take that Gordo.

[@johnwilliams7102]

Gundog - very cool projects in store, exciting reviews ahead. I look forward to some unique and creative submissions from your viewing fans.

[@MiscMatt-rw4cn]

as someone who has had to eat at least one of these everyday for the past year I can tell you this is the best one imo

[@gundog4314]

I refuse to eat them after awhile and lived off of what I brought out to the field and the old MRE bread.

[@shovelhead8]

This ration is crying out for one of those little bottles of Tabasco. No candy bar? What is the world coming to? Great job of Gundogging it. Thank you for the great ration review.

[@gundog4314]

I think spiced apples or even pears would have been better, a little sugar on them and yeah...that hits the spot

[@Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater]

Great review, man! I have a 2018 A&B case that I plan to “inspect” now that it’s 2021. I had that cornbread from a 2012 MRE (consumed in 2020) and it was legit good. It was stored very poorly but held up great. In fact, all 4 of those 2012 MREs were perfect after 8 yrs despite terrible storage. The accessory pack choices in 2018 were definitely weird. Hot sauce where it’s not needed but missing when it is. And waaaay too much of that wheat snack bread, not enough crackers, and never enough of that cornbread.

[@tracyphillips3325]

Great review Gundog. Way to add your personal touch. 👍

[@aidenmacdonnell1806]

I’m 16 and i got one of these from some guy when I went airsofting and it looks so good tbh.

[@Danvers97]

They are Terrible.

[@gunnarthefeisty]

@@Danvers97 no u

[@redsoxrb1121]

Been using your frh method by just putting it in the full packaging and working way better for heating up more than one item thanks for the tip!

[@truckermre]

Love how you always ‘Gundog’ it up brother!!

[@gundog4314]

Thanks CT!

[@carstenmichel8905]

Nice review, Gundog. Can't wait to see your next review.

[@gundog4314]

Thanks C!

[@PinetreeLine]

It’s all about the sweet with the heat 🔥. Awesome review brother!! Thanks!

[@wallyman292]

Hey Gundog. Try keeping the heating element inside the FRH bag when you stick it in the outer bag. This will ensure all the water gets to the element.

[@gundog4314]

It worked, it was more the size of the element compared to the other ones I used by doing it "Bag Style"

[@MultiMagnum62]

Great ration and review Dog ! Glad you Gundogged it up A bit. This always gives us new ideas. You have already gotten my wheels turning, LOL. Nicely done fiend. Informative, and, entertaining. Peace, John.

[@MultiMagnum62]

Reviewed this again, for upcoming ration, Brother. I often refresh my memories, as , the cogs in my brain, are getting rusty here, LOL. Even back then, certain drinks still clumped. Everyone else gets good Fruit Punch, Mine always, looks like A science experiment, LOL. I am glad you refreshed my memory, and, gave me A cool idea or two.. If you allow, LOL. Peace to you and yours, John, once and always.

[@PREPFORIT]

Really hearty MRE . I like your. Corn Bread cheese Pizza combos Chilli n Beans combination ! I think It should be against the law Not to include Tobasco or other Hot sauce in that MRE !

[@Radievradiev]

Hey man, you've got Żywiec beer on the table, great polish beer, my favourite! Cheers

[@arndegothia1412]

I'm just stopping by to tell you that I got some bloody flashbacks from years ago. Those flashbacks were of these MRE videos from you and Steve. Have a good day sir!

[@anjkovo2138]

Great presentation Buddy

[@jakegregurich6194]

If your heater isn’t working properly it’s best to crack it and smack it, loosen the contents up and you’re all set, crackers are best smashed and mixed with the main meal as well as if you get cheese, this is all personal choice but I bring a bottle of Valentina sauce to the field or Texas Pete from the hot chow guys, try it and it will blow your mind my friend, you can always rat mess mres as well, I like to take tortillas and make meatball subs with the meatballs and cheese packet, mix it up and have some fun my guy, totally love your videos!!!!!

[@ebXXY]

Epic and thank you, can’t wait to taste one.

[@sharonmaurer2882]

Great review as always Gundog and love when you gundog it up and make it interesting. Looking forward to more.

[@collinsfriend1]

ooh good. I've seen one set of reviews which was fun to watch but from a more specific mre reviewer I've been hoping for one.. Waiting for 2019 to come out now.

[@ZombieBitesAgain]

cool nice job gundog budd 😀

[@karlp8484]

Yeah, the only thing it lacks is a sachet of chilli sauce or red pepper flakes, otherwise really good. Strange thing with the drink, I've not seen an MRE drink mix clump up like that before.

[@KahlestEnoch]

Thanks for the awesome review.

[@woahyes6897]

This was the sweetest cornbread I have ever had in my life lol

[@KaylynnStrain]

Looked good. Wish I could go to the meetup, hope some attendees shoot videos of the fun

[@michaelcasely8808]

In Ranger School "getting as much as possible out of the pouch," meant ripping all the pouches open and licking them clean.

[@rogerm9376]

I think I have that mre! still thinking on that homemade mre

[@johnwilliams7102]

roger m Roger: We would love to see your creation and specialized MRE. I hope you can do it - a fun activity and supports Gundog and the hobby.

[@navos_film9080]

Hey really nice vid, good cut and clear direct voice. Specially for me as German who don't speak perfect English good to understand. In a view days I start my bullwaii challenge. It's almost the same like you did only in German. Thanks for you're Infos about this mre. 👍

[@Bill23799]

Speaking of getting water on an FTX don't forget the hanging " Lister Bag ".

[@dtrain-uwu]

Rewatching my favorite MRE series. Haven't had any content from you Gundog in a while. Hope everything is well

[@xenosaga8469]

Good review. I'm glad ur thinking outside the box with the tamale pie. 👍

[@ricktimmons458]

why the matches? why not tabasco sauce?

[@jenniferhattig1862]

I think thats the key to these mre's you gotta think outside the box and not be so plain jane with them. Looked pretty good actually.

[@olmatedropbear7862]

Very cool review and looking forward to seeing you go though the 24 menu's. Those combos are amazing! Always feels like Christmas when I get them in an MRE. LOL

[@christopherescue8645]

Actually like the idea of going through a complete set of MREs. But would be nice to go back and forth from American to my favorite International. Gotta get my homemade mre going. Cheers

[@johnwilliams7102]

Christopher Escue Christopher: I can’t wait to see your version of an MRE. Do it - it’s fun and supports our brother Gundog.

[@christopherescue8645]

@@johnwilliams7102 Not as easy as the government does it. Kids equal brilliant minds lol

[@douglasspende6685]

I hated corn bread back in 1987 I used it as a door holder! Lol! When It comes to eating C Rations and MREs eating on a Ship at the mess hall or Air Force Base mess hall was heaven! I ate Asian food from town a lot and put that in my rook sack!! Lol!

[@Devilman6066]

I remember being able to get 12 packs for 65.00 pre 2020. Now it's well over 120.00

[@blackthorn2007]

A solid review as usual Gundog! And again I want to thank you for posting my GoFundMe page on your Facebook. That was very kind of you..:)

[@josephdelp87]

When I was in the ham was the best. Late 80 early 90.

[@SynerG4ce]

Another way that made this ration rock: heat the chili and cheese together. Crush the crackers in their container (unopened) completely. Roll the main MRE package half way down as a super-large container. Mix the hot cheese, crushed crackers, and chili ALL TOGETHER into an enormous, salty, savory mix. The combos remain a side. Eat the main with the corn bread. This was my favorite MRE because it has everything you NEED in the field (salt for sweat, protein & fat to sate your appetite, and when you combined 3 items all at once you could simply SMASH it moments once prepared). It kept me upright in Ft. Benning Summers after irresponsible amounts of alcohol intake, it'll do the same for you.

[@shotgunz124]

One of favorite ones

[@rockyraab8290]

I swear, I'm going to have to do a class on FRH For Dummies at the meetup. GREAT idea on the 24-meal series, my friend. Long needed.

[@gundog4314]

I'll make sure I bring this whole can of international and US heaters for your class Rocky! HAHA

[@rockyraab8290]

@@gundog4314 That would be great. I'm flying in and can't bring any. Bob says the class might happen, too!

[@erad67]

I'd probably need a class like that. Usually when I try to use them, they don't even get warm. :)

[@davidharrison2008]

Hi Gundog.just wondering if you could let me know about the alternative flameless ration heater you use.sounds really good.keep up the great work.

[@Starlord85]

Love ya man , you should upload more . Does anyone know what happened with Kiwidude?

[@rockyraab8290]

Word is that life intervened, leaving Kiwi Dude with no time to make vids. We ALL miss him, but mostly we miss The Boss.

[@LordDiamonds]

This one looked pretty good, I love good chili and nice work on the pepperoni flavored tamale pie, I always keep a bottle of Franks Red Hot sauce on my table so spice is never an issue for me....needs a better drink for sure, and maybe something besides the cheese for the crackers, like some PB or Jam just for a sweet factor since theres no dessert in this meal, but all in all good review and I will mark this down as a possible for future tasting. Thanks GD.

[@BobrLovr]

"I always keep a bottle of Franks Red Hot sauce on my table so spice is never an issue for me" Spice is never an issue for you because your food is never spicy?

[@marilynscull4585]

Great review Gundog. Are you going to the MRE meet up?

[@gundog4314]

For the moment, YES!

[@Saw-Mc]

Thanks for the upload

[@MahoNishizumifrfr]

This is my favorite one

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Looks like a good one minus the sad drinks the U.S. puts in rations now.

[@SmittyMRE]

MRE Nachos, very nice!

[@varietychannel7700]

You are supost to Keep the heating element in the pack that it comes in

[@JenniferinIllinois]

I was about to say add some cayenne to the cheese and cracker and boom, you did! 😁😁😁

[@gundog4314]

Great minds think alike!

[@AnaAfterDark]

Loved the impromptu tamale, looked like a great way to liven things up a bit and keep the meal from becoming boring. Cayenne is a staple in my pantry as well for chili, soups, you name it. I would have also hit the chili with some Frank’s Red Hot to give an extra kick to it. Only thing missing in this one was a dessert. I feel like the veggie crackers could have been subbed out on the menu for some kind of fruit compote or pudding to refresh the palate. Enjoyed the review!

[@gundog4314]

Spiced Apples would have been a nice dessert with this menu indeed.

[@gunnercooper9405]

Wrap that chili and beans inna a tortilla from a different mre add some jalapeños cheese spread and you’ve got the best main meal there is

[@billm4262]

No hot sauce???!!!! What is this lunacy?

[@HHCAURASPIDER]

my tropical base wasnt clumpy at all

[@ronin47-ThorstenFrank]

Great review as always! Nice ASMR parts..... *duckandcover*

[@pt8208]

Silver Bullets? You really are diversifying, ain't ya?

[@gundog4314]

LOL! Only in my youth HAHA

[@donnamoncrief9563]

NicE

[@johnwilliams7102]

1 down - 23 to go ....

[@robertnash67]

Pepperoni crackers look like dog treats, probably tastes like them too.

[@falconuruguay4588]

Dang GD, you should know better by now....if you ever have any doubts about the FRH, add the salt anyway! Great video BTW, and the chili always needed hot sauce or Tabasco, and salt...it was always bland.

[@gundog4314]

I did, it was off camera. I have like 500 salt packets around here HAHA

[@falconuruguay4588]

@keith moore Actually, if you watch my video on adding salt to the FRH's, you will see that the exothermic reaction caused by the additional oxidizer (salt), is much more efficient, and creates more heat. The issue is that the FRH pads, which contain iron filings, magnesium powder, and salt, are premade with all the ingredients mixed together for ease of use (just add water). The problem is that salt is hydroscopic in nature, which means over time it absorbs environmental moisture, which dilutes it, making the chemical reaction less powerful.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Ain't near as much stuff in them now. The missing Tabasco would of helped

[@gundog4314]

Totally agree about that. Most of us carried our own bottle back in the day, I imagine the new breed does as well. Interesting enough was contacted by a young Airborne Troop at Bragg that saw my Field Spices vid....he said everyone in his entire Platoon went out and bought their own stuff which spread to the Company, Battalion and the rest of Division. Kinda cool to get the big "Ataboy" for that.

[@DFULTCDS]

Is this menu Vegetarian

[@jtomczak100]

Banana fingers..check!

[@skippingbear92]

Where did you get that tray?

[@gundog4314]

ebay or amazon. Type in section tray theres tons of them in all different colors

[@skippingbear92]

@@gundog4314 Cool, its the same type of trays that the Department of Corrections use for inmates in WA.

[@gundog4314]

Well my friend that's one thing I'll never find out about, I'm too pretty for prison HAHA

[@raulduke6105]

Make your own, let’s see when I was a grunt you couldn’t fit a woman or dry socks in a bag so beer and a couple chili dogs!

[@dentonsbackyardshow1013]

Peanut butter instead of cheese spread

[@raulduke6105]

Hot sauce in the field?? You want to eat bland the last thing you want is any type of gastrointestinal problems which will cause belly aches and worse much lower

[@gundog4314]

I used to drink that stuff out of the bottle back then....can't do that now or I'll bleed out my....well you know HAHA

[@merzsquadproductions9800]

Where's the cigarettes?!!?

[@toxichammertoe8696]

5:37 NEVER ADD WATER TO POWDER IT WILL NOT DESOLVE PROPERLY....ADD POWDER TO WATER!!!

[@raulduke6105]

Uh, in the field hot sauce? Eat bland or you will pay!

[@noahhewitt9150]

Żywiec!!!

[@collinsfriend1]

the pizza crackers look like snausages

[@gundog4314]

LOL! My dogs did end up eating a few

[@sithyarael6807]

That is meat and bean soup. Everyone knows that Chili has no beans.

[@gundog4314]

True true

[@kathylynredd3433]

Well it does not really even need to be good atleast your livening better be safe then sorry 😐

[@redbunn2282]

Beans wtf

[@sojourn1544]

I think those MREs come with type 2 diabetes!!

[@LtDansLegs69]

You fucked this all up. Put the cheese in the main, have you ever served a day in your life,?

[@dand8538]

Silver bullet is for warewolves

[@gundog4314]

In the Army a silver bullet is for a venereal disease

[@Rem694u2]

That box looks like a 5 year old with a paintbrush attacked it. Talk about low effort. lol

[@gundog4314]

That comment shows a lot about character or the lack there of...