Year 2000 Australian CR1M Vintage 24 Hour Military Food Ration Review Oldest Eaten On YT

[@secondhandguru3558]

Here lies Steve He just had to try it

[@ChristopherSaindon]

After he ate an MRE packed for Genghis Khan..which he would do!

[@missdydaniel]

This comment's underrated.

[@lisaf.2636]

The old and the rancid He’d add to his diet But regardless of price We knew he would buy it

[@richardherbst8081]

On the verge of puking and retching on the cheese he drinks the raspberry drink and after a sip "ooh raspberry! "

[@SixDovahkiin]

xD

[@michaelgrossman5059]

He swings of disgust and love give me reason to live

[@jedipiff600]

Snosberrries

[@margueriterisley609]

He’s so awesome like that.

[@michaelcain2174]

is anybody else disappointed he didn't say "nice" when he got it out on the tray .

[@astralpunk9245]

Michael Cain I miss the other tray

[@reeceman1381]

Michael Cain yes

[@pseudoname3159]

Astral Poi Miss the old trays.

[@MarkSmith-hb8mg]

ANZAC - Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. From 1914-1918 WW1

[@Northfan42]

We spoke too soon. The old tray has returned!

[@willwarden2603]

What you've taught me is that you can eat a lot of things that you might consider spoiled as long as they don't smell rancid bleached etc. in an end of the world situation I can definitely expand what I consider edible.

[@oxylepy2]

Just remember, you can cook out most, if not all, parasites, but not certain toxins. Avoid botulism like it's botulism.

[@RufioRush]

Steve, in the middle of gagging on rancid cheese takes a drink of his beverage "Ooh, raspberry"....resumes gagging. This man is amazing. Really knows how to appreciate the little things in life.

[@katj3443]

Literally came for this comment hahahah, I’ve watched this one so many times and every time that part makes me laugh. It pretty much sums him up, that why I enjoy watching him so much those little reactions.

[@nige3801]

@@katj3443 have you seen the 1997 British army ration review? The primula cheese spread reaction is gold lol

[@katj3443]

@@nige3801 left this to go see it, I cracked up so bad my hubby thought I’d lost the plot. Why does he do this to himself hahahah, he never learns.

[@nige3801]

@@katj3443 l've been following Steve's musings a few years lol. He's a lovely genuine guy, we share an interest in the music of Frank Zappa and vintage chesterfield cigarettes, l had a chat with him via email a while ago, he's lovely

[@leatherfacelove1981]

Absolutely sums it up. Steve is a national treasure.

[@puppiesarepower3682]

When humanity finally comes across extra-terrestrial food and drink, Steve will be the man to taste test it.

[@punktattooguy7439]

If Steve ever gets married: "This dinner is just too fresh babe." "Ugh... There's some spaghetti in the back of the fridge, aged three months hun." "Sounds great honey, could you get that out on a tray?.......nice."

[@1g2g3generation]

"The noodles look ok...smells...a slightly rancid aroma, but It just looks amazing and top quality so Im gonna go ahead and dig in...OH, oh yea that is excellent. Those noodles held up wonderfully. This of course will pair well with some 2 year old aged coffee I found in my trashcan...Mm yea beautiful mild roast, no sugar needed. "

[@rworthy34]

Lmao...thats him all the way. His...nice gets me every time.

[@sarabalmforth]

She opens her legs and he says nice hiss! 👍 😂

[@curtisbeck2796]

@@sarabalmforth 🤣😂

[@PanchoElBarbas]

@@sarabalmforth "Let's get that on to a bed..... Nice!"

[@caroline_sunshine]

I love how these videos manage to be both relaxing and hilarious at the same time. Perfect while I'm eating breakfast or going to sleep.

[@jerrysmith7166]

I know right, oddly enough it's very satisfying!

[@guyfawkes9951]

When the end times come Steve will be the only one who survives because he's been building up a tolerance to stale, rancid food.

[@1g2g3generation]

"All we have to trade is some rancid ass food-jam, biscuits, and a chocolate bar..." "throw in some old coffee grounds and we have a deal...NICE"

[@BedsitBob]

Him and those who travelled on British Rail trains. 😀

[@julidiamondlover]

People in Haiti eat dirt cakes

[@joemo1033]

He seems to be thriving during the WuFlu.

[@Fluggan94]

@@BedsitBobt

[@xenothonstelnicki597]

It's fascinating to see stuff from 2000 just obliterated while stuff from the 1940s is good to go.

[@GOJOWrestling]

Right

[@MichaelSmith-zz3xc]

0

[@gkdotclass]

Did you get the urge to kill innocent Afghans too? Just thinking if it’s something they put on their food

[@omarabdul2864]

@@gkdotclass well said

[@knifeyonline]

@@gkdotclass you're thinking of vegemite, not MRE's. I just can't get enough murdering of innocent brown civilians once I've had some vegemite.

[@noras8569]

"Something's not right with this..." then he has another bite. LMFAO

[@Sparrow9612]

That would be a bizarre thing to have to tell a doctor: "I got blinded by rancid fruit mist."

[@Lellobeetle]

Sparrow9612 hahaha nice.

[@user-td1zo3tv9p]

Oh, to be a fly on the wall for that discussion, eh? LOL

[@userflynnn2]

The doctor would assume that is a lie and tell you facials will give you pink eye.

[@charleslisauskas9067]

The life threatening infection entered through my eyes mouth and nose when I opened a 20 year old can of fruit

[@brynnmarshall2576]

Australian New Zealand Army Corps

[@carriebizz]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@necroturky]

+Brynn Marshall You forgot the Core. ANZAC.

[@brenthansen5982]

+necroturky nope corps

[@necroturky]

OK thanks mate.

[@Defensive_Wounds]

Actually, they were sent to them while away in WW1, they'd be very thin and nutritious as a form of early MRE package!

[@the_real_bin_chicken]

We used to eat all the cheese at the start of a deployment to clog you up so you didn't have to shit for a few days then the ration chocolate when you got back from the field, because it always gave you the runs

[@drearyerie8504]

That's kind of funny actually. I like stories like that becuase they're so unexpected.

[@dragonmaid1360]

pete b hey thanks Pete good to hear from you guys - respect

[@chrismcmaster5964]

Melt the cheese and add curry powder. Tasty.

[@homefront3162]

pete b Delicious

[@Validator56]

Also the M&Ms were best before the February 7th rather than July 2nd. We do dates as DD/MM/YY here in Aussieland.

[@sept836]

Same her in scotland

[@I_Cypher]

did you combine Australia and New Zealand

[@Validator56]

I Cypher I didn't... but now that you mention it that seems clever!

[@mikemoos]

New Austrealand

[@draxxus]

It’s almost like day month year is following some sort of system. Kinda like the metric system. We do hundredths-tenths-thousands here in Murica

[@mirandacook7133]

I absolutely LOVE watching you dive into 24 hour rations! I'm a single mom of a severely autistic son, so I don't sleep a lot, but I've found your videos to be so interesting, yet so soothing. The nights that we can't sleep we binge watch your videos, and there's something about your voi e that lulls my restless child to sleep. PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!

[@SasfootBigsquatch]

"I don't know why I just ate that" Wouldn't be surprised if those are Steve's last words someday.

[@lex11f61]

This really takes me back! In 2000, we had army training in our small town in Australia, when they left, they threw all their rations at the dump and half the town went and took them, including my mum. We had so many boxes of these army rations, we ate all the PK gum and the lollies and didn't care for the rest, the Vegemite and condensed milk lasted forever. I really wish she had kept a box. The lollies were like the tingle lifesavers 😁

[@ashleyhardy4042]

Words cannot express how much I love this channel. Way to take one for the team, Steve. You're the best.

[@krazy201070]

I can't get enough of these videos, they truly make me laugh....hard...bleachfest 2000, I'm crying.

[@scottpeterson7500]

I love watching the unpacking,it makes me feel like opening presents on Christmas morning 😎👍✌️

[@idontknowagoodnamesothiswo1966]

You smell popo

[@Roulandus-le-Fartere]

That sounds like one hell of a dangerous, evil Christmas morning...did your family use Claymores as stocking stuffers?

[@TheMetalAllfather]

Steve's Tombstone is simply going to read: "So let's get this guy into a Coffin. NICE. Mmkay."

[@ricodelburrito7852]

Anzac stands for Australian & New Zealand Army Corp, that was famously known for in the Gallipoli war in 1915. The Anzacs would eat biscuits in the trenches and later on the biscuits were named as 'ANZAC biscuits'

[@Artix902]

They weren't eaten in the trenches. They began being sold at events for the war effort.

[@lancerevell5979]

I believe they still celebrate "ANZAC Day" downunder?

[@boingkster]

@@Artix902 they were also shipped overseas in personal mail as they were able to survive the voyage (relatively) intact compared to moist things like fruitcake.

[@grumpyoldman-21]

@@lancerevell5979 every 25th april year after year .....

[@Lucifurion]

@Olaf Mafren-Sergei Wrong. They were a shelf stable biscuit made & mailed by families to overseas troops in WW1.

[@pcfaulkner]

dont get me wrong but i like nothing more than an mre marathon.. there are others that do these vids but steve is by far the best..............NICE

[@Roulandus-le-Fartere]

Steve, love the videos. Your gung-ho approach to now-ancient food produced by the lowest-bidding contractor is an inspiration! The way you assaulted that bulging can of fruit without consideration for your own safety puts you in line for a medal.

[@AlyxxTheRat]

Purple heart maybe

[@leatherfacelove1981]

Hahahahaha!

[@drake.707]

I though Steve was going to cry when he brought up the lost footage. I understand it's like losing your homework. All that work and then it's gone. Keep up the good work.

[@Major-Kong]

ANZAC= Australian/ New Zealand Corps, it was the force that they sent to fight with the British on the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. The ANZAC cookie was made of oats and honey, they will outlast humanity if they were made right. PS, we are Australians, we just boil the cans in the canteen. The fact that it was almost all rancid is the reason why we went to MRE style rations.

[@fenriz218]

That makes sense. My speakers didn't work and the whole time I was thinking, "so, that's what the Brits feed the convicts? That's fucking inhumane!"

[@Major-Kong]

+fenriz218 you know Australia hasn't been officially part of the British empire since 1901 right?

[@Major-Kong]

+fenriz218 also the fact that the last convicts were sent here in 1853, you have to be an American.

[@fenriz218]

***** OK. So, did they all get pardoned in 1901?

[@tylerorr3851]

*facepalm* no dude, the main reason so many prisoners were to sent to Australia was because of the overpopulation of England and lack of work and jobs. When i was younger in school, they told us a story about this man who was a chimney sweeper who was sent to prison and then Australia for stealing a loaf of bread to feed himself. Once he was in Australia he worked for an amount of time and after it, he was given a full pardon. He then built a house, got a wife, kids and blah blah blah, lived happily ever after.

[@bmann1132]

OH THAT SMELLS SO RANK NICE LOOK AT THAT OOOO Dude it's 5 am, i haven't slept, and my sides are in orbit.

[@archangel2166]

bmann1132 I swear he’s got a demon that forces him to eat things that have gone bad 😂

[@Gr33nbayfreak187]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@actorsnonactors]

You started scooping out that fruit and I actually said "DO NOT DO THAT" out loud.

[@luisparga5707]

actorsnonactors

[@ianh1504]

Watching him open the probably botulism-infested can of fruit, wondering if he's gonna eat it... Its like a horror movie kinda

[@nige3801]

He's been hospitalised with botulism, he's nuts but l love the guy lol

[@nige3801]

@MrJacobMA the story goes he was ill, dunno I'm not a doctor, could be lies, wouldn't surprise me on the fakenet

[@excessemail2344]

Yes. I googled it for you(us). Fatality rate is only 5-10%.

[@ianh1504]

@@excessemail2344 if you can get prompt medical treatment yeah. thats not really a guarantee in the united states. we have to look at historical fatality rates to get a better picture, because saying botulism has a 5-10% fatality rate could be very misleading if not immediately followed by "if you see a doctor right away"

[@excessemail2344]

@@ianh1504 That's a great point. Sorry for Necro-ing your 5 year old comment btw.

[@KK4CNM]

"It kinda stinks, why did I just eat that?!" lol comedy gold

[@kevincarroll3130]

Is he going down on a girl? Been there.

[@j.m.74]

Pause at 20:18 & see heart shaped mound of hot cocoa mix floating in center of glass... weird.

[@TotalBilly]

This is the most random thing I've ever seen in the comments

[@trapdoorguppi]

I saw it too lol

[@drtre7707dc]

Glad I'm not alone

[@conchosewing]

I wondered if Steve was gona notice it and say something about it :D

[@charleslisauskas9067]

It's such a perfect heart!!! 🤯

[@knocknockify]

"EUGH! That smells so rank! Nice!"

[@capricelovesyou]

The commentary is absolutely golden I've been watching all these videos since I woke up. Lol awesome

[@charltonheston969]

Tits

[@conanc1487]

The most exciting part first......the bulging fruit. Best internet ever.

[@999thenewman]

Good job on this review! However, this meal looked unappetizing, with a consistency similar to a diarrhea pile in a steel airplane toilet.

[@googleyoutubeaccount]

Spoken like a man with experience, newman?

[@Misty8097]

@@999thenewman what a description geez

[@hellooohowareudoing]

the amount of detail you go into with these videos is amazing! keep it up

[@andrewcombe8907]

In 1986 I joined the Australian Army reserve. I was issued rations dated 1967. The chocolate was white powder held together with thoughts and prayers. The tins were filled with nightmares like “Luncheon Meat, Type 1”. The Biscuits, Cereal (compressed oat biscuits) for breakfast could crack a tooth.

[@mr.grenadier6390]

"ah it's so stale....I'll try it out anyways" haha you really do put alot into your videos, enjoyable and educational. Thanks Steve.

[@westsenkovec]

18:10 - Nice hiss!

[@hoilst]

I am sincerely impressed that a man who reviews MREs on KZbin has matching glassware.

[@nige3801]

He does it so we can see the drinks etc lol

[@TheHollaylay]

I'm yelling "don't eat that!" at my phone like most people yell at sports on the TV. 😂

[@charltonheston969]

Bang me

[@SuperRoo22]

A.N.Z.A.C = Australian and New Zealand Army Corp. 'In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of an Allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula to open the way to the Black Sea for the Allied navies.' sourced from Wikipedia. ANZAC biscuits and slices came from care packages sent from the home front, made from mostly of coconut, muesli and golden syrup and baked as dry as possible to survive the 6 week sea voyage from Aus/NZ to the battlefront intact. Think sweet hardtac :D

[@low-keyrighteous9575]

It's funny to see how much Steve's videos have developed since this one to the ones today . His wording , phrases , a lot has changed throughout his channel . He didn't even say" let get this out onto a tray" "nice"

[@macsenpuma]

10:55 As Kiwi Dude once said, "It's chocolate, Jim, but not as _we_ know it."

[@garyfoale3707]

Macsen Ortiz used to get it like that in the tropics fairly often. I'd use a bayonet handle to pound the block to powder, then mix it with hot water and a little condensed milk to make a ridiculously rich hot chocolate. Nice.

[@ind347]

I love your show Steve. I’ve eaten so many of these in my 27 year ADF career. The tubed condensed milk burst on me more than once, into my webbing. Canned Kraft cheese, O Pine Jel desert. I’m not sure I consider it the good old days!😉

[@Siledas]

3:38 minor sidenote, our date formatting down here goes DD/MM/YY, so that use-by is probably for the 7th of February, not the 2nd of July.

[@Im_A_LumberJack_n_Thats_OK]

I'm crying with laughter 😂 I feel so embarrassed as an Aussie that of all the ones I've watched I've NEVER heard him dry reach before, but at the same time I'm watching this at 1.5 speed and it's absolutely freaking hilarious lol

[@dracovenit9549]

Yayah! ANZACs represent! Australia New Zealand Army Corps. The ANZAC buiscuit was designed to last for ages in all kinds of conditions. It was used in WW1 and WW2. Mothers etc sent them to the boys. Btw condensed milk lasts ages. It is a godsend.

[@dracovenit9549]

Also those arnots scotch go off really really quickly.

[@Praktical_]

but there really good when there not off

[@thethingonlycatscansee963]

Eating one right now...saw Steve had them and fished one out the cupboard. These videos make me hungry...

[@garyfoale3707]

Draco Venit Anzac biscuits recipe only calls for items that were readily available during WWI rationing too. Plus the advantage of them remaining edible for a long time meant they could be baked then sent to loved ones overseas.

[@macfarms]

I'd have to put my toilet paper in the freezer before eating half the things you eat lol.

[@Im_A_LumberJack_n_Thats_OK]

😂

[@Skoey1337]

are you worried opening one of these might make you patient zero for the zombie apocalypse?

[@jakeb7321]

Am i the only one who would like to see his facial expressions when he tastes or smells something rancid

[@rworthy34]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Mrmusicdu]

I feel old.. 2000 and vintage in the same sentence... Damn..

[@tygonmaster]

It is by food standards.

[@pfclumi]

Right?

[@Dainith]

Self loathing is always funny

[@REDSIX]

2000 was the distant future

[@Northfan42]

My stepdad was in the Australian Army Reserve in the late 80s and early 90s. We had remnants of these early CR1Ms around the house for a good long while after he left the Reserve. The rations back then could be heated because they were usually issued with a separately-packaged hexamine stove: the hinged metal-cage variety with up to 16 square or rounded hexamine fuel tablets per stove.

[@nathanpleli5780]

Hey Steve. I used to eat them when i was an Australian army cadet back in the early 2000's. We used the 2000 types and the retort pouch types ( we called them boiler pouches/ packs) Any questions on the CR1Ms or how we cooked / used them or the F.R.E.D. just ask. They usually go bad after 6-8 years. But the chocolate will be ok to eat even when it looks like that. The colored squares are just for quality control in packaging.

[@RandaRoc]

I want someone to treat me as tenderly as steve treats his MREs hahaha

[@RubbaGuts]

this is the first american that has ever said that vegemite tastes good... and you didnt even eat it on toast or anything!

[@TrinaMadeIt]

Emi does too. She does MRE reviews also.

[@bobbem2000]

+Trina Made It KZbin channel?

[@TrinaMadeIt]

Yep :) She does a huge range of food related reviews.@emmymadeinjapan

[@bobbem2000]

thanks

[@Content_Deleted]

My dad likes Vegemite... I don't know why, I don't like the taste.

[@Your.Uncle.AngMoh]

I love the immediacy and unfiltered reactions- especially when stuff is "off".

[@paulaangelina7750]

take a shot for every time "rancid", "rank" and "nice" is said.

[@MrSte553]

And Decent.

[@maidenlord6663]

Hell no ill die of alcohol poison

[@autumnchaos]

Individually? Or when he says them all in the same sentence? 😂

[@REDSIX]

You're gonna kill people

[@andrewthompson3211]

3 am exam tomorrow. You sir, are a calming agent. Thank you.

[@respectedmastermind]

He really is ^_^

[@hoilst]

Members of the ADF nearly mutinied when we switched to the retort pouches, because it meant the demise of the beloved FRED.

[@gunnarthefeisty]

>beloved

[@tylerchambliss8379]

Anyone wanna sell me one?

[@salsaslinger7585]

There's no way you didn't blow your toilet up after this. Hilarious video my guy, keep up the good work.

[@dhc4ever]

The beef tortillini was the pick of the 5 rat packs available at the time I was in the adf. The interest 2 hours later was a bitch but some quick ease fixed that. The chocolate was generally in the state you found it even if the package wasn't holed, you could use the powder to make a chocolate drink with the condensed milk. After 3 or 4 days your stomach had shrunk to the point that 1 pack would last the day. I used to trade the sugar and stuff I didn't like for savory stuff like cheese or the breakfast tin or real toilet paper. Never had a rancid biscuit in 23 years, don't make it known or everyone will want one....... I have had the pleasure of being resupplied with 30 year old 10 man ration packs packed during the Vietnam war. Two choices, dog food type 1 and dog food type 2 and hard biscuits, cheese and chocolate. Strangely most of the contents had survived. As crocodile Dundee once said, "Tastes like shit, but you can live on it". cheers BTW have you figured out the rest of the worlds date system and what ANZAC means yet?

[@luisparga7830]

dhc4ever

[@FranklinSteele]

I've watched at least 80 percent of your videos twice and everything at least once. Two things. 1. This is probably your best post. You're absolutely unhinged and reacting in real time to all kinds of odd stuff. It's awesome, and your passion/excitement for the subject really comes through. 2. Who the hell is Fred.

[@jeremymcadam7400]

The can opening spoon

[@geoffmammino2141]

I'm an ex aussie soldier, the friut can always swelled and exploded...

[@mhmm4303]

I love the fact that this is from 7 years ago and it’s indistinguishable from current uploads. Same solid quality content across the board. Such an awesome channel and NO ADVERTISING? AM I DREAMING?!

[@CrazyHatDave3000]

The sweetened condensed milk tubes are the BEST! My dad was in they Army Reserves and when he came back from training exercises, all the kids would sit in a circle and pass the tube around. SOO Good.

[@chappers6833]

"a weird hockey puck of death" Classic.

[@Ally-Oop]

Woah, early Steve videos hit different. Like, the chill and smooth Steve of the now is great obviously but this Steve is surprisingly animated and like, adorable?

[@robertedwards741]

Awesome review bro!! Totally needed this, keep em coming!

[@neugentmf]

It's slightly questionable...... goes back for a second and third taste! I love Steve, just awesome man!

[@JuicyBagel44]

Steve: Yeah don’t do the stuff that I do, I’m nuts Me: Nah bruh, you eat food that is older than our ancestors, you’re badass.

[@lancerevell5979]

One day in the far future, some archaeologist will crack the seal on Steve's casket.... "Nice hiss! Lets get this onto a tray. Nice." 😄

[@abeldementiaravenheart]

i won't be surprised if on your death certificate it reads cause of death: OLD ASS FOOD

[@Ikee4Sho]

Ass food? Is that like donkey meat?

[@mokimon5079]

Someone probably got to it 4 years ago but ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, the biscuit is one that was invented in WWI as a shelf stable, hardy, semi sweet biscuit that could be baked en masse and sent to the troops overseas. It was named after the corps and is still mad popular now

[@cyberleaderandy1]

They still sell ANZAC biscuits for charity here in the UK.

[@tghilkrad8012]

19:05 "It smells so rank." Proceeds to eat it in large quantities. I'm seriously concerned for your taste buds and sanity.

[@tarstakars]

It's really interesting to see how polished your presentation has become over the past 5 years

[@AmatsuKona]

I remember loving that M&Ms packaging as a kid for some reason.

[@Snow-ud3kl]

Me lying here and trying to cure from Corona and i had no appetite for days but watching your videos (i know it sounds strange) helped me get over it and start eating again. So thank you.

[@0x4d2c3]

Oh fuck yes, 40 minutes, movie time with Steve! whoo!

[@Nunya9876]

Steve’s gag reflex is hilarious! 🤣 thanks for being such a great science 🧪 experiment subject!

[@alexanderryan9456]

It's best before the 7th of February, 2001 for the MnM's. We (Australia) have the day first, then the month.

[@Michelle13lue]

Alexander Ryan but are m&ms made there? No.

[@alexanderryan9456]

Yes, m&m's are made here in Australia. And even for american products imported here, they would still need the correct best before date if being sold here in Australia.

[@davidens8204]

why resort too name calling the facts speak for themselves.... for you too allow the opinion of another person too get you so riled up just boggles my mind ... having said that you do have the right too think what you want but name calling seems so childish ... that is my opinion

[@p.d.nickthielen6600]

So much better at this now but still I can see how he has come to where he is now in his video presentation.... even three years old worth a listen

[@TheAussieStig30]

I've never seen those dollar sweets packaged as that. They look like fruit tingles. Scotch fingers are very nice, when they're not rancid and vegemite is awesome. Nestle chocolate isn't as nice as Cadbury, but I'd assume nestle has a contract with a few of their products. It's funny hearing 2000 as vintage, too.

[@jinno11]

Crazy how 16years go past so fast man!!

[@TheAussieStig30]

+jinno11 damn straight. I bought a car recently and was thinking I'd get better insurance rates because it was under 10 years old. Then I'm sitting here thinking no you fool it's not 2015 it's 16, dammit lol.

[@oliverfarquhar7651]

then it was 2015

[@airsoftgeek901]

idk what it is but i love getting baked and watching your videos, keep it up !!

[@chedarmentosbrown5922]

Steve is the Bob Ross of ration reviews.

[@dab745]

Chedarmentos Brown absolutely spot on! "Ohh nice a happy little biscuit."

[@chedarmentosbrown5922]

Nice hiss.

[@GameOpsDevStyle]

Ha! Massive flashbacks watching this, after consuming a few of them during my time in the ADF in the '90's. My memories are the contents of these "rat packs" evolved through the decade, with less popular items like the "survival biscuits" being swapped out for basically standard store items like this pack contained. Obviously reduced shelf life, but made the packs more palatable at the time. I always thought the "D" menu was the best. You're right about the quantity of food in them. I would never get through it all. If I was out on exercise for a week, I'd always come home with one unopened and a heap of miscellaneous uneaten items. I'm so sad that the cheese was bad. That was always my favourite item, and every menu had it. I mean, where else would you find a ridiculous tiny processed cheese in a can!? Survival biscuit/cracker + vegemite + cheese was the perfect lunch on the go. Suck on the tube of condensed milk for dessert. Not sure why they put a best before on Vegemite. Half life might be more appropriate. Thanks for posting. Yeah, I know this is a near 7 year old upload and no one will read this comment, but thanks anyway for the nostalgia trip! 😁

[@MattExzy]

As an Australian, it's quite refreshing to see an American tasting Vegemite and not be revolted by it heh. But after that processed cheese, anything would taste great!

[@MattExzy]

+Steve1989 MREinfo Awesome stuff.. and that's just how it's exactly meant to be eaten. It's definitely an acquired taste for many, but I'm pretty happy to see an American that likes it! But man, there's so much sweet stuff in this pack, I get that it's meant to be for energy, but I think I'd be thirsty pretty quick if there wasn't much water around.

[@qwareverse]

I dont mind Vegemite and Marmite, but i dont get why so many people are totally revolted by it! Its almost like they exaggerate the taste to get attention. Sure i get why some dont care for it as it is pretty salty, but come on its not THAT bad seriously.

[@woobyvr9654]

Yes it is good to see a non bias taste test

[@johnnyk.2911]

Love your videos dude, awesome...your excitement and passion for these MRE's is outstanding!

[@manictiger]

I mean, considering everything else he eats, I don't think real food is a problem for Steve, here. Vegemite? Psh, child's play! Haggis? No problem. Surströmming? Hah! You trying to fatten me up? Stinky Tofu. Okay, uh, that's not food, but I've still eaten worse before.

[@pepethepatriot7524]

How many of your life insurance companies dropped you after seeing these videos? :-O

[@gabrielstrong2186]

All of them

[@hawknoob4044]

Does anyone else want one of those military can openers?

[@80TheMadLord08]

They're not the greatest honestly, and earned it's title among Aussie soldiers rightfully so. FRED: Fucking Ridiculous Eating Device. But to be fair, they work in a pinch no worries.

[@garypayton1981]

Everyone has one

[@ulfrtheviking]

Everyone, no matter how old they were when they were born, is issued an p38 at birth for MRE purposes. Didn't you get yours?

[@charlesblackburn2989]

I dont have one

[@disco1446]

yes

[@RonnieG]

Old school video I missed until just now. B4 Steve shaving. Thats how I determine time now. B4 Steve shaving and after Steve shaving.

[@ArfphandalForfalForphan]

Anzac --> Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. :P

[@ArfphandalForfalForphan]

+Steve1989 MREinfo Indeed!

[@ballsrgrossnugly]

+Steve1989 MREinfo Lol this is the reason that half of that package was from NZ, we pretty much get the same thing! Theirs is full of Aussie stuff too!

[@Lellobeetle]

Arfphandal Forfal Forphan Thank you!

[@cambridgeport90]

"Don't do the stuff that I do...I'm nuts." So he's eccentric...and he knows it. good. Keep up the good work, please. Love it!

[@ChocolateMilkMonster]

there is something strangely sexual about how he enjoys all of the rancid item.

[@RubbaGuts]

hahaha omfg

[@Terminxman]

AAAWW GOD THIS IS SO RANCID OHHH YEAAAAHH

[@aceofcheems7685]

+Terminxman AWWW EVEN THE NAPKINS HAVE GONE RANCID

[@Thongger]

IT's FUCKING RAWWWWWW

[@pennybarnett8675]

ChocolateMilkMonster Grow up.. honestly

[@amcconnell6730]

Ah the memories. :) The sweetened condensed milk goes in the coffee and hot chocolate. The sugar goes with the tea (no milk for me) and the Scotch buscuits. The vegemite goes with the canned cheese on the crackers. The main meal cans you bash a dent into the can on the heel of your boot, then toss the can into the campfire. When the dent pops out, it's ready - rake it out of the fire and (holding it with your bush hat) open it up. Point it away from yourself when you pierce the can and work quickly before it explodes. :) The candies and jam biscuits go in the pockets for the march. The chocolate is before you go to sleep.

[@---Blue]

Yeeaaahhh buddy!! Them eucalyptus leaves!! Hahaha great video. Actually strange because the M&Ms expired 1 day after I turned 2 and I study at Chatswood. Didn't know they had a chocolate factory there..funny because its so close to home. Keep it up Steve. -Steve

[@---Blue]

Yo and the ANZAC bar. Anzac biscuits were around since WW1 baked by the wives and mothers of soldiers. They did not have eggs in them and thus they did not spoil on the way while being delivered in the care packages. Anzac biscuits are made from oatmeal, dessicated coconut, golden syrup and some other bits that I can't remember. They are an important part of Australian culture because they represented our troops in Gallipoli. Great that you enjoyed them. But the lack of eggs are probably why they didn't go rancid.

[@---Blue]

***** Keeeeeeenn

[@---Blue]

+Steve1989 MREinfo Have fun with that! Just remember to have tea on hand. Anzac biscuits go with tea really well.

[@hoilst]

If you're looking for the official recipe, there's none more official than the recipe from the Australia War Memorial: www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/anzac/biscuit/recipe/

[@tylerorr3851]

Anzac Biscuits are dope. If you ever get them, and they dont feel as fresh, microwave them for like 40 seconds, grabs some milk and its heaven.

[@mattm199]

Interesting to see this Steve. I just found a case with 4 of these from 2003-2004. Looks like at least 2 have leakage from the pouches, but will have to open them up and see what might be salvageable. At least I’ll get some FREDs!

[@verdatum]

I'm amazed I don't see instant ramen more often in rations. I've been eating the stuff since I was a kid, still love it.

[@excessemail2344]

I was going to say, because it always leaves you hungry, but as Steve says, if you are actively out on maneuvers or whatever you sould eat basically all of it, so that wouldn't be a downside. Maybe it's the need for hot water? Or because other than the sodium ramen noodles are nutritionally valueless?

[@garyfoale3707]

Apparently, the little coloured squares of paper were used for quality control, to know who was packing it. The pack instructions suggested using them for markers when making mud maps.

[@sussexsurvival6021]

I don't think moisture got into the drinking powders, just the anticaking agent broke down and it clumped up.

[@humbleweirdo2860]

Hope you're doing ok after that science experiment Steve, they were issuing these rations to us recruits back in 2004. Mine was a year past its used by date and it was gnarly even back then. At least the M&Ms were good and the dollar store lifesavers, I'd trade a meal can for the M&Ms and just mong on them for the week I was out in the field. Anyways cheers for the trip down memory lane.