QUICK MEALS

[@jameskelly1680]

Excellent tip. For those who might be cautious of the plastic leaching into the food, consider oven-safe food bags, which are commonly used for roasting chicken or turkey and keeping the pans clean. They also make smaller ones for crock pot liners.

[@leatherneck7501]

I'm a Disabled Marine. Thank You for this info . Semper Fi .

[@constancemiller3753]

This is brilliant. My family likes different things at breakfast and I hate dishes. Just made morning camp peaceful and efficient. Thanks Blackie

[@stevekingsbury7190]

Great method for making any of the Knorrs meals, heating oatmeal (just add water in bag also) and Mac & Cheese. I saw a hiker that made a koozy, out of an old reflectics car windshield shade and gorilla tape, that he then put the bag in so he could hold it while he at. Great way to keep clean-up to a minimum heat and sterilize water and be ready for coffee or tea with meal. Love it.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad you found it of use..safe journeys

[@scottswitzer4412]

77 7

[@kenmckittrick7876]

Blackie YOU are LIKE a FINE WINE, every time i watch one your videos YOU get better. Thank you.

[@mikeaden7870]

This reminds me of the time i was living part time in my old 1970 VW van for a hot meal on the go I would get those Lunch Bucket Meals that came in a little plastic microwaveable cup about the size of a large coffee cup with a pop top lid and put them in a little comb 12volt/120volt perkulater type coffee maker they would just fit with it half full of water . make coffee or coco for my kids back then when they were riding with me and could feed them on the go too

[@petedonaghyguitar]

Brilliant. I love these videos. Thank you sir. 🙏

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

Man this is a great camping/survival hack. The boiled water could be used for coffee or tea and hold a little water back for washing the spoon and/or knife. Thanks for the great video.

[@jameyhenderson7271]

Great idea. Thank you.

[@PeterWolfe2012]

Bear Creek Potato Soup. Pre-measured and rolled up in the zipped up bag. Same as oatmeal (add Allspice for flavor :-)

[@charlesmckinney]

Good idea. Good 411. Thanks for sharing. You da mayun.

[@SuperIain13]

That was very informative!! I hadn't thought of that before but it makes perfect sense!!! Thank you for sharing! As always I enjoyed the video!

[@caseysimpson1806]

Excellent technique and does not require excess water for cleaning. I need to find a cooking screen for my E. German mess kit.

[@nut4nextel]

Awesome info, thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

[@seewaage]

This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing it!

[@jonNH123]

Nice.... that's awesome. A lot more cost effective then buying Mountain House meals to boil in the bag.

[@zeesquare1480]

Awesome idea! Thanks.

[@zachariahlee3393]

Love your down and dirty series..I've been using this method for awhile except; I dehydrate my food Pryor to going to the field on extended trips. Cold soaking too rehydrate if it's Hot out & eating that way or reheated in water as you have illustrated. Keep up the great content..your one of the best out there.

[@monicajones8450]

I used that slip the knife under the leg and reomove windshield Idea yesterday. Thanks for the tips. It was great

[@chillywilly3397]

You have to be one of the smartest guys around...thanks again for all of your tips and tricks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Appreciate that

[@JH_1095]

Great idea. Reminds me of the turkey or beef and gravy bags I used to eat years ago.

[@constancemiller3753]

Swedish meatballs too.

[@joker0206]

I like this idea as you get boiled water and clean pots, and you can heat a variety of food that way. However I’d have just put the can of chilli over/ close to the stove/ fire. I’d pierce a hole in the top of it to put a very wet stick through. For holding it over the flame aswell as moving it once it’s hot. Yours is a better way but I’m almost guaranteed to forget the bags 😂

[@deadmansshoes]

Will give it a try. Thank you for the response, Blackie.

[@harryporter7220]

Here's a neat trick: make coffee and then use the coffee to make the oatmeal. Fibre and caffeine all at once, in one container!

[@hydroponic6561]

I like the way you think!

[@cj_m2477]

Great tip Blackie! Thanks!!

[@medee5712]

Can you share where to find that set up id like to have a cooker like that

[@robertmiller2629]

Good idea I never thought of this, but I am wondering you said quart size but are they freezer bags which are thicker or regular ones also what mess kit are you using? Would love to know.

[@SmokyMtnHiker1]

Love the idea. Got a question. What bottle do you use to transport your fuel in?

[@brianmiller6055]

This is more like down and clean woodscraft lol. Heck of a tip! Thanks Blackie.

[@jimsmith5756]

I have never thought of this, great tip!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinstanley5352]

cannot believe ive never thought of this thanks brother

[@damienmccuinn1956]

I do this at home and I didn't even think of this

[@chrismurray5597]

Blackie your AWESOME! Thanks again for all the info you put out.

[@lensman7519]

Thx Blackie. Great content. Do you trust the plastic? I wash and reuse

[@radscientist]

Bushcraft sous vide. Tasty!

[@MrTimbok1]

You're a genius Blackie! Thanks!

[@williamburdon6993]

Slick as an otters ears after a bath. Thanks for sharing

[@chrispierce2942]

Broiler bags work the same way. I always freezer bag cook on the trail. Alot easier to clean up

[@chrislrob]

This immersion heating is genius!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have found it a great time save in family campout..every one can eat what they want and no dirty pot to clean up when i am done

[@diddybushcraftnoutdoors8072]

That is a great tip, I'm gonna have to try that sometime. Seen you were using a freezer bag, probably because it's a thicker bag. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrispierce2942]

Yes always freezer or broiler bags never regular bags !!!

[@bunkerlordi4192]

Du bist gewaltig. 👍👏🤟

[@Seamus3051]

Useful tip; just like a home made MRE :-)

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Yes indeed!

[@broadwayFan28]

Freezing that bag of chili or spaghetti will keep the food fresh longer without a cooler. Sure looks easier in the canteen than in my Stanley pot.

[@jelkel25]

Good idea if you're covering some distance and you've got to be economical with the fuel to keep the pack weight down, you don't want to have to boil water to wash the pot especially if it's a little greasy. Bingo eat and go!

[@knowsbetter1]

Use to cook like this with my scouts. Omelets are easy this way. Put everything in the bag and you're good to go.

[@xp9674]

Oh youre using our swedish ”filth can”😂 the sexy name comes from not be able to clean it while you are in the fields, this is what we had in the army here in sweden up until a couple of years ago, i have probably 3-4 of these lying around, these are good stuff.

[@citybushcraft2475]

Hey blackie, I love doing this. Such a great tip. Safe journey man 💪

[@semco72057]

That is a good idea you have on heating up your meals. I never thought about that and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving Day. That coat looks like it is a German military issue coat you have on.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it is i picked it up in surplus a few yrs ago it is one of my favorite woods coats

[@helidude3502]

An alternative method is bring a mini fridge, microwave, frozen meals , and a noisy generator to annoy Slim potatohead on his channel. But this works too.

[@mayson1014]

WoW! I never seen that technique! Thanks for the video Blackie! I would love to see another update on your master woodsmen! ~Mayson~

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i really should do that a 2yr review i will add that to the list

[@mayson1014]

BLACKIE THOMAS: YES I would love that!!!

[@jeffechols5302]

Great tip

[@JohnDoe-qw4gc]

You could even save a little of the hot water and rinse out your bags to reuse them.

[@criscross6591]

👍👍

[@anoldmaninthewoods2548]

I wondered if that would work. Thanks, Blackie.

[@johnbensonism]

You’re videos are awesome blackie!!! Hey I really love your cooking videos. Can’t wait to see a new series maybe with your new cook kit. I really like your videos and style!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you like them! i have more cooking planned just got to get around to it

[@70TheProfessor]

Good idea! Who really wants to wash dishes on the trail?

[@Joey_Joey_Joey]

Very interesting! Will try this. Any thought about if boiling the plastic bag might be harmful, like it might produce bad chemicals?

[@adamstelten6743]

It will. The softer the plastic the more plastic softeners (phalates) used to create it; phalates mimic estrogen. As long as your not cooking like this often you shouldn’t notice any voice changes or Man boobs appearing ;). Watch the documentary ‘Plastic Planet’. Since seeing that documentary, I’ve avoided consuming or using plastic for any food storage.

[@wendellhagg3511]

Excellent Video. Thank You, Sir !! Happy Thanksgiving !!🍁🦃

[@MichaelR58]

Blackie, thanks for sharing, excellent idea !

[@dannyoif06]

What kind of snuff do you dip? Great vid

[@texashillbilly6148]

Using modern conveniences to help smooth it. Good job sir.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you sir

[@albaoutdoors7462]

Brilliant, I will definitely be using this tip 👍

[@vasiliswolf]

Thank you. Nice tip.

[@antiglobaljoel532]

I assume, since it's sealed in the freezer bag, nobody can smell the food cooking as well.

[@dirtdiver1141]

Can you boil eggs and make coffee with the water?

[@zeesquare1480]

Could you please provide a link for the pot?

[@exexpat11]

Brilliant as usual. Do you ever use Iodine to purify water? Just curious as an alternative to heating or filtering.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have in the past..but never liked the taste..i found boiling the best for me and when i could not to that then standard military water pills..but i think iodine is a good way to do it

[@johnruckman2320]

Do you ever make your own heat and eat meals ahead of time or make a dry mix (outside of insta meals), just add water to the bag?

[@UrbanSurvivalcraft]

Very slick!

[@scrider5493]

This was gold. Love to eat when hungry, but clean up takes away from other fun going on. Where got cook set? I like it.

[@hollandmin]

Great video Blackie, that’s good info!

[@Brandon-0028]

I know this is an old post, but what about just taking the label off the can, and boiling the water around the open can with the lid off of it? Either way can liners or bags are going to leach BPA and other chemicals into the food, but it seems like you could save a step and a bag. I haven't tried personally, just curious if you have.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

that will work .. a multi tool would be a big help to grab the hot rim and pull it up out of the water

[@Brandon-0028]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS No doubt, I was thinking about that after I sent the note. Hey, thanks Blackie for providing a way for those of us a bit less savvy to learn. I really enjoy learning from your videos. Best wishes!

[@keithcronk7980]

THAT TRICK MY FRIEND BROTHER IS OLD AS THE HILL. THANK YOU PEACE OUT. HAPPY THANKSGIVING BLACKIE.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it is..we learned in back in the 60's....but what is old is new again..safe journeys

[@metoo5867]

Cool 😎 tip thanks What is your mess kit? What knife 🔪 do you carry?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

this is a swedish military surplus mess set..my knife is a WC knives..masterwoodsman

[@royblack8631]

I travel a lot for my work, I can use this in the Motel along with aluminum and clothes iron and have toast.Keep 'em coming,Blackie.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

when i was traveling i carried a coffee can.... i would fill with water ..and turn the iron upside down as a hot plate and use this trick for a cheap quick meal in the room...sshh!!! don't tell anyone...lol

[@royblack8631]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Got it!

[@treerat6959]

Real good tip

[@Shards-of-Narsil]

Love it!

[@shixson957]

Great tip Man

[@texashillbilly6148]

Good idea!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you think so!

[@24540082]

Good tip....

[@monicajones8450]

Mr. Blackie, I got a firebox stove for Christmas. Do you have one of these, if so what are your thoughts on it?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

if i am correct in what i think your stove is..no i do not have one..but i have seen them used and they seem to work well on the trail

[@tomritter493]

Great tip old fashion mre heater Put it in the canteen cup boom ! Memories ! Lol never gave the immersion idea in a bag a thought ! Same principal . Thanks . Be good brother

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

we would put a unopened can into the pot and bring to a boil..for 5 min..then take off fire and let cool for 10 min fish out and open for hot chow..safe journeys brother..feel free to run with this idea

[@tomritter493]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS you had c rats ? Only had them very short time went to llrp rations dehydrated and pouches miss the pound cake and the oatmeal cookie bare chocolate coverd

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

they were army surplus standard for yrs and yrs i ate lots of C's never did learn to like vomit in a can tho..lol( ham and eggs chopped)

[@tomritter493]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS oooh man for sure alpo at is best we were in at the same time ? Didn't eat many ? Maybe different placé? 80 - 85

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i was eating then when i was a kid they were cheap to take on camp outs..in the 70's..we even had lrps on occasion

[@bushwp11]

Simply Genius!

[@MrAnhuto1]

hello great idea will be adding some of these to my car kit . have you ever tried the bags for roasting poultry in would they be any good as i have some. inspired to try it out thank you

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have not tried them..but i feel they would work well

[@grampawterry6104]

That dog will hunt brother

[@bushlifeaholick790]

BAMMM!!!heck yeah very good tip👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

quick easy and a clean pot and we got water for coffee.. yep good times

[@jeffhunter4395]

What country is that mess kit from and did the stand come with it or you bought separately.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it is a swedish army trangia mess kit..and mine came with all that you see

[@alf3553]

For those that don’t like the idea of a standard Ziplock bag. Heavy vacuum bags can be boiled. Read specs. www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Zippered-Vacuum-Bags/1595373.uts

[@johnthomasjr262]

Good tip

[@badhat3051]

I remember the boil N bag meals from the 70s this appears not to be much different... A really cool errr HOT idea blackie thanks... Whats old is new again

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep what we did 40yrs ago is unknown now..safe journeys

[@mickeypickett4300]

that's the way to get it done !!

[@joenewman281]

How wide is your master woodsman from spine to belly thickest part

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

1 1/2 inch..this is a older video and my masterwoodsman prototype that i am using here had lead to a second knife as well from WCKNIVES..its the Blackbird and it has all the features plus several improvements

[@blackmetalotaku8898]

This is a good idea to keep bears away from your camp site.

[@Rumblestrip]

I kinda do the same thing in my sleeper using foil or bags depending on what I'm cooking... Foil is very hand with a toaster oven and an electric grill. I don't think I've done a single dish in the truck in at least 2 years. Paper plates and plastic silverware most of the time. Use the napkin on a knife when I need to use it, rare usually unless I'm doing up a tenderloin. Try to cut those into medialians before I put them in the freezer in my truck.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

when i was running in my old peterbuilt..i did lots of rest stop cooking..too poor for truck stop prices..lots of good memories there..safe journeys

[@Rumblestrip]

I keep a microwave, toaster oven, single burner electric stove, and an electric grill in here. All under 1000 watts to keep the apu happy. Definitely not what it used to be. Some better, some worse. The rookies have no clue. Lol

[@Ozarkwonderer]

So cool

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Great tip Blackie thanks for sharing ! atb john

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks sir safe journeys

[@geek211]

its basically sou-vide LOL Great idea.

[@phyllismulkey3778]

good idea

[@CoyoteRidge]

Mind blown !!! Lol good tip brother, subscribed

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

welcome to the channel...safe journeys

[@grouseridgephotography9215]

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