Cheers, I appreciate the compliment. Kit will always be secondary to skills though. Knowledge and skills should always trump kit, but what kit you do have, it's important for it to be essential and of the highest quality. Thanks for watching.
Great content Gordon. I bought a PR1M for the first time in years and after eating it, I remembered why I make up my own food for hiking! Just a small point - that processed cheese is made by Bega (Australian owned company) and not by Kraft.
Thanks Gordon - some great ideas there. Love the idea of creating specific breakfast/lunch/dinner options. The brew kit is a great idea with the extras too.
Enjoy your vids Gordon,keep up the good work.I'm also a ex Grunt, Rat packs have come along way,always like to swap different items with your mates.I love the bush and camping,started my own Survival gear,Rat pack etc,look forward to your next vid mate.Cheers
This was great, Gordon. Thanks for sharing. Very useful information and a great way to custom make ration packs, particularly on a budget. Often people spend so much on gear and food, kind of defeats the purpose of the simple outdoor life so, this was great. Thanks, Ivan.
Yorkshire tea, that cracked me as I come from Yorkshire. I would replace my the tins for strong plastic bags. I would also make up my own porridge bags and maybe add some de-hydrated fruit and soak overnight. Thanks Gordon very informative. British military ration packs are very well put together to help with all dietary needs. Very high in calories but all the healthy options not bad sugar's.
I love army ration packs for the nostalgia. These packs are superb, some great ideas, I like the separate brew kit with the little extras, Thanks from the UK
I like having a seperate brew kit because I enjoy having a few days during the day and it's what I also use in the the army. There are so many options in creating these packs and you are only limited by your imagination. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for your kind words. Nothing is cheap in Australia but it is possible to put a few things together that give you a few more options.thanks for watching.
nice video. I live on ration packs a lot as a remote area firefighter in the RFS. Very similar to the military ones (i’m ex- military too), but not as high in calories and no sundries. With any ration pack you have the ability to eat it hot or cold. Would be interested in what you would see as a non-cooking option for a main meal while still reducing pack weight. Time to cook or access to extra water is not a luxury we have while working a fire in the mountains, but a heavy ration pack meal is sometimes too much to stomach. New subscriber 👍
G'day Gordon, once again you've made another awesome video. Up until two months ago I would have been all over the foods you presented in this video, but now I'm on a low carb no sugar diet/ life style and I would say 98% of the foods you're using are off limits to me. I've been toying with the idea of making meals and dehydrating them and also looking into cryovacing protein as I've been lead to believe it can last for quite a while without refrigeration, which would be handy. I suppose I'll have to apply the principles you've laid out here and apply it to the foods I need. Cheers mate all the best for the new year and stay safe. 👍🏻🇦🇺
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Look mate most of what you've recommended was my standard lunch kit for school and for good reason, because it's actually low in sugar/carbs and high in everything else which is what you need to survive. You're a legend.
I fully agree with going to your supermarket and buy the food you need there. All these special trail meals are just crazy expensive and military MRE's usually suck. But still that's a lot of food you bring for 24 hours. At home I don't eat couscous but when going outdoors on a hike I fill up a 1/2 liter clean water or soda bottle with couscous and add some dried seaweed flakes and/or goji berries. That's my staple for dinner. I bring a salami or smoked and dried ham/bacon (when in Scandinavia I buy a blood sausage). I bring hartkeks for breakfast and/or lunch or take flower to cook me bannock or damper. For oil I just use coconut oil also to protect my non stainless tools and take care of my leather gear. I bring two spices in very small bottles being Chinese 5 spice and whole cloves. I do bring a bit of instant coffee. Tea I make from pine needles. I also bring some sugary sweets for the energy boost and probably some nuts for longer lasting energy as snacks. This is enough for a 10 day hike. The rest is foraging, catching fish, maybe even hunt small game. I don't bring metal containers. They just add weight and I don't care if they have Pathfinder on it.
That sounds like an interesting mix with some good ideas. There is more food in one of my 24 hour packs so you only need 4 for a week. I find the same with the Aussie army ration packs, there is a little more than you need, so I kept that theme. The ideas I have are only suggestions. Everyone will have their own versions and tastes. Thanks for the suggestions and thanks for watching.
Thanks so much again for the positive feedback and I'm glad that there are people out there that value the content more than simply just being being entertained....that is my aim. Thanks again for watching and your support.
Cool ideas mate as weird as it sounds kind of miss the old rat packs now and then. Love the emphasis on the brew kit a quick cuppa goes a long way when you haven't had a lot of sleep and don't have any down time. Adding couscous to your ration pack was genius. Tabasco sauce goes good on everything. Nice video
Cheers and thanks for watching. The new Australian ration packs, that I'm currently consuming now on exercise are much better than the previous one. Couscous goes a long way.
I do similar. I drink brews black are tea or Robert Tims coffee bags. Electrolytes I buy sachets. Aldis do good packs of nuts Foresters brand. Handy size for a snack. Pumpernickle bread is a great option. Very dense carbs, filling to. Peanut butter in sachets is a good option to. BTW love the Bergen. Tad heavy in comparison to modern stuff, but awesome kit. I have the shorty and longback. German or NATO folding sleep pad in with the frame, added comfort humping it around👍
Love this mate. I could make some 24 hour packs and keep them in the pantry. When I want to go bush for a day or two days I can just quickly grab some and go.
Would have added some spices (curry, harissa etc) , can take the same plain meal and make it different and take no room and add no weight. Great explanation of supermarket options.
Settlers pantry is an Australian company worth mentioning :) Dehydrated, Australian meats and vegetables. As well as premade, dehydrated meals.. Without fillers and unhealthy extras.
Greetings, all Ration packs worldwide I have tried are similar. The extra sugar obviously helps them last longer and gives you more quick release energy which is beneficial when you exerting yourself. Definitely not good for you long term though. Thanks for watching.
Mr Dedman, when you cook your brown rice packet, I noticed you said it was microwaveable. Do you just bowl water and pour? I’ve seen some of these in Walmart. Thxz for answering my question.
i have been doing this for the last few years, motivated by an attempt to keep costs down, Recently i was gifted some British army combat rations, excellent range of food, all tastes good, but i was shocked at the amount of sugar the packs contain, .... I was in the infantry some 20 years ago ... i thought there was a lot of sugar in the rations back then, but its nothing compared to the modern rations.
Interesting stuff. It was all a bit carb heavy. I'd personally want to try and go a bit heavier on the veggies and proteins. I also hate tuna with a passion, so I'd maybe look at jerky type products.
It's just an option and all personal taste so you can supplement where you want. It's also what you can buy in small light packets. Thanks for watching.
Good one gordo, have you consider redesigning the ADF ration :-). As usual outside scope but the gentle listener should consider planning a 3-5 days menu to limit packaging.
Nice stuff Gordon. Must say the CR1Ms are nice for an overnight hike but I do prefer doing my own suited to my own requirements and taste. Great video...
I have a kit in my car of this stuff but watch the use by dates, I recognise that salami stick and they have annoyingly short use by dates. I got through my bag 3 times a year to swap stuff out. My snacks, lunch and breakfast are from Coles etc and my dinners are from a camping store. I also have a hygiene kit separately as well. Sadly I don’t think the tuna comes in sachets anymore.
Sounds like a good system. Use by dates are varied and need to be checked.regularly for all things. There is no such thing as the perfect kit that you can pack and forget for months on end, unless of course you have a supply of army ration packs which can last for years, but I wouldn't wish that on anybody! To be fair the current issue combat ration packs (which are made in NZ) are much better than they used to be and the use by dates much shorter. Being able to supplement store bought food with foraged food is a great way to increase versatility, freshness and longevity. Thanks for the input and for watching.
I’ve seen a few videos now and I haven’t seen a cooking source. You have “microwave satchels” here of pasta, I know they take a while to cook. The sealed packed stuff I know just needs to be warmed. But what are your cooking methods?
Cooking pots etc I use can be seen in most videos. They are also detailed in the equipment videos. Usually it's just a matter of boiling water and adding the content of the packet to the boiling water or putting the enclosed packet in the water. This can be seen on several videos even though I don't point it out. I will make a note of this and mention it next time. Thanks for the question.
Good idea mate , avoiding sugar is a very good idea , the crash after a sugar rush , weakens the immune system and leaves you feeling down , who needs that out in the bush hauling packs , honey is a much better choice , and is much better for our body's . Most people eat far too much food , and not enough water . Designing our own ration packs and brew kits is great because we can specify to our own needs and choice of products . Love that pack too ! One thing you might like to consider for your ration packs is NUTS . They are great , long life ,high in proteins And you can eat them without preparation . They also provide us with energy for a long time , if you eat six almonds before bed time , you wake up with more energy ready to go in the morning , true. Nuts and jerky are a good add , to any kit . Salt as well , good salt like pink Himalayan or Celtic salt . Dehydration is a real threat in the bush , if you don't have hydro lite , Celtic salt is your next best choice ,it's got over 90 different trace minerals in it . We need minerals as much as vitamins , and the salts help reduce cramps we get with dehydration . Avoid processed table salt .
Yes I agree and sometimes I'm guilty of that myself but then will do periods with nothing.. Sugar is really bad and it's astonishing how much there is in our foods we buy including many foods that should not have sugar at all. Honey is definitely a better alternative (in moderation) and also has many medicinal uses as well. Thanks for watching
Gordon, l love the Yorkshire tea too. Proper strong for me but no milk or sugar. Just black with some honey once in a while. Your rat packs are pretty much the same as I make. Must be the Aussie army influence too.
A couple of sachets of tuna a day are generally fine. If doing strenuous work or hiking I might add some powdered plant based protein powder. I also often supplement my rations with wild food gathered such as fish and wild edibles if available. Thanks for watching.
Breakfast cereals are very lightweight, and if you mix in some whey protein with powdered milk and maybe some creatine and/or cocoa powder, you have some very lightweight and nutritions food that dont need refridgeration. Vitamins and minerals are also ideal to bring on trips where it can get difficult to eat healthy. Vitamin D is also very good against Covid, and everyone should be taking this during the winters when we dont get our vitamin D from the Sun.
It's my pleasure and I'm happy they are useful. Unfortunately I don't know of any plant foraging books specific to WA but there are some general ones that cover the whole country such as Tim Lowe's Wild Food Plants of Australia. Bushfires and Bushtucker by Peter Latz is a good one for central Australia which may have some cross over plants. There would be some local WA native food plant books but it's just a matter of searching for them. Thanks for watching.
Love the vid Gordon, super useful and clear information as always. Just wondering where you get the drawstring bags from to keep your brew kit and food organized? Can't seem to find them anywhere. Cheers
Not sure of the exact weight but if you can fit a few days rations in your side PLC then then it's not even worth worrying about!. If you are fit and strong then it really doesn't matter. If you are not, then do some exercise and get fit. Sorry, but it is really that simple. I appreciate the question and thanks for watching.
In this video the Bergen I'm using is the Snugpak Rocket Packet which is very similar to the Karrimor 45 L Saber with 12.5 L side pockets. Both are great packs and I use them often. Thanks for watching.
G'Day Gordon. How can Civi's get hold of the good old Army Rat Packs???? Ex Military myself and would love to be able to get hold of some current AJ Rat Packs??
Unfortunately you can'!. I get mine from the left over portions from patrols and exercises which I regularly do but you can't buy them anywhere as they are ADF property. I appreciate the question and thanks for watching.
Got a bit of a question with powdered milk having only recently discovered that I like it how much do u put in the pasta I know that to make 1/4 a cup of milk is 1/4 water and 3/4 powdered milk but do u still add the 1 cup of water
I don't usually put powdered milk in pasta. The only thing I use it for is tea and coffee, bread making and breakfast as I can't find powdered rice or almond milk. I'm sure you could add it to make a pasta sauce, but it wouldn't be very much. Thanks for watching
A hunting licence, permission and private land are the norm for feral animals. Above all else, a need to hunt, respect for the animal and make sure you use all of it without wasting it! That's is our duty. Thanks for the question.
Funny, that pretty much replicates what I am using. Two small tips: put at least one pack of paper hankerchiefs into each pack. Multiple uses... And keep some sachets of soup with your brewkit. In a pinch you can use them together with the cous cous to make a meal.
Cheers, it's a Karrimor SF 45L with 12.5L PLC side pockets. Bought in the UL. Snugpak make a copy of this the "Rocket Pack" which I also have and easier to get.
Sure we have a few but you rarely ever see them. The media likes to exaggerate about everything because it sensational and sensationalism sells! Snakes want nothing to do with us and if you follow some simple precautions plus learn a bit about them, you will find that you don't have anything to worry about. By contrast, everyday we take our lives into our own hands every time we get into a car. There is a far, far higher probability of having a motor vehicle accident than there is being bitten by a snake yet we don't blink an eyelid about it. I appreciate the question and thanks for watching.
Then you had better stay clear of dairy products. Everyone has different dietary needs, it's up to you to chop and change to suite yours. There are plenty of alternatives these days. Thanks for watching.
Great stuff, what about a bit of a cook up demo on a couple of your options cheers
Noted. I will look to do something like that in a future video when I can find some time. Thanks for watching.
A few of these live in my go bag in the truck. Great vid! I've been stuck before due to flood and these saved the day.
I'm glad you found the video useful and great to hear the concept has helped you out before. Thanks for watching.
Your bag is a treasure trove of good kit, I hope your safe take care, thanks for the video
Cheers, I appreciate the compliment. Kit will always be secondary to skills though. Knowledge and skills should always trump kit, but what kit you do have, it's important for it to be essential and of the highest quality. Thanks for watching.
Excellent. I shared this with my like minded friends. I hate commercial trail food. This is definitely the way to go.
Great content Gordon. I bought a PR1M for the first time in years and after eating it, I remembered why I make up my own food for hiking! Just a small point - that processed cheese is made by Bega (Australian owned company) and not by Kraft.
Nice one, I like throwing trail mix into the equation to as a snack.
Thanks Gordon - some great ideas there. Love the idea of creating specific breakfast/lunch/dinner options. The brew kit is a great idea with the extras too.
Enjoy your vids Gordon,keep up the good work.I'm also a ex Grunt, Rat packs have come along way,always like to swap different items with your mates.I love the bush and camping,started my own Survival gear,Rat pack etc,look forward to your next vid mate.Cheers
This was great, Gordon. Thanks for sharing. Very useful information and a great way to custom make ration packs, particularly on a budget. Often people spend so much on gear and food, kind of defeats the purpose of the simple outdoor life so, this was great. Thanks, Ivan.
Very useful. Thank you. Lots of great ideas.
This is brilliant, cheers Gordon
Good day mate. Thanks for a great and informative video it will definitely be of benefit
Awesome. Very useful info. Thanks Gordon. 😀
Great video. Much more to my English tastes, especially with the tea. We have those oatcakes too. Cheers
Yorkshire tea, that cracked me as I come from Yorkshire. I would replace my the tins for strong plastic bags. I would also make up my own porridge bags and maybe add some de-hydrated fruit and soak overnight. Thanks Gordon very informative. British military ration packs are very well put together to help with all dietary needs. Very high in calories but all the healthy options not bad sugar's.
I love army ration packs for the nostalgia. These packs are superb, some great ideas, I like the separate brew kit with the little extras,
Thanks from the UK
I like having a seperate brew kit because I enjoy having a few days during the day and it's what I also use in the the army. There are so many options in creating these packs and you are only limited by your imagination. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Gordon I enjoyed your video.
Cheers, thanks for watching
amazing. you just saved lives and saved us money. thank you.
Thanks for your kind words. Nothing is cheap in Australia but it is possible to put a few things together that give you a few more options.thanks for watching.
nice video. I live on ration packs a lot as a remote area firefighter in the RFS. Very similar to the military ones (i’m ex- military too), but not as high in calories and no sundries. With any ration pack you have the ability to eat it hot or cold. Would be interested in what you would see as a non-cooking option for a main meal while still reducing pack weight. Time to cook or access to extra water is not a luxury we have while working a fire in the mountains, but a heavy ration pack meal is sometimes too much to stomach.
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This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
My pleasure. I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
Most vids are full on bushcraft. Yours fill a niche. They get better all the time
Thanks again for the positive feedback and support.
That a nice pack you made up there. Some great ideas.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.
Good stuff as usual Gordo. Keep it coming mate.
My pleasure, thanks again for watching.
As always. Full of useful info. Takes the stress out of going on hikes for me.
Thank you
Thank you, I'm glad you found the information useful and it has provided some value to your trips. Thanks so mu+h for watching.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
thanks for your service
I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.
G'day Gordon, once again you've made another awesome video. Up until two months ago I would have been all over the foods you presented in this video, but now I'm on a low carb no sugar diet/ life style and I would say 98% of the foods you're using are off limits to me. I've been toying with the idea of making meals and dehydrating them and also looking into cryovacing protein as I've been lead to believe it can last for quite a while without refrigeration, which would be handy.
I suppose I'll have to apply the principles you've laid out here and apply it to the foods I need.
Cheers mate all the best for the new year and stay safe. 👍🏻🇦🇺
One of my favourite channels of all time. Thank you for all your work. I'd love to do a survival course with you.
Thanks for the positive praise and I'm glad you enjoy the episodes. Please feel free to share them to help others know who may also be interested in the content. It would be my pleasure to have you on one of our courses., please see the website for more info on how to book one of them. Thanks so much for watching and your continued support.
Nice load out of food, thanks.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Look mate most of what you've recommended was my standard lunch kit for school and for good reason, because it's actually low in sugar/carbs and high in everything else which is what you need to survive. You're a legend.
Thanks mate, I'm glad it brought back memories and good to see it's still valued stuff. Thanks for watching.
I fully agree with going to your supermarket and buy the food you need there. All these special trail meals are just crazy expensive and military MRE's usually suck. But still that's a lot of food you bring for 24 hours.
At home I don't eat couscous but when going outdoors on a hike I fill up a 1/2 liter clean water or soda bottle with couscous and add some dried seaweed flakes and/or goji berries. That's my staple for dinner. I bring a salami or smoked and dried ham/bacon (when in Scandinavia I buy a blood sausage). I bring hartkeks for breakfast and/or lunch or take flower to cook me bannock or damper. For oil I just use coconut oil also to protect my non stainless tools and take care of my leather gear. I bring two spices in very small bottles being Chinese 5 spice and whole cloves. I do bring a bit of instant coffee. Tea I make from pine needles. I also bring some sugary sweets for the energy boost and probably some nuts for longer lasting energy as snacks. This is enough for a 10 day hike. The rest is foraging, catching fish, maybe even hunt small game.
I don't bring metal containers. They just add weight and I don't care if they have Pathfinder on it.
That sounds like an interesting mix with some good ideas. There is more food in one of my 24 hour packs so you only need 4 for a week. I find the same with the Aussie army ration packs, there is a little more than you need, so I kept that theme.
The ideas I have are only suggestions. Everyone will have their own versions and tastes. Thanks for the suggestions and thanks for watching.
Omg i was just going through the old green sleeve thinking of making my own then bam... Thanks mate
My pleasure, I'm glad it was timeAly and useful. Thanks for watching.
This is a fantastic channel that I've been following for quite some time now. Great quality content in every single video
Thanks so much again for the positive feedback and I'm glad that there are people out there that value the content more than simply just being being entertained....that is my aim. Thanks again for watching and your support.
Cool ideas mate as weird as it sounds kind of miss the old rat packs now and then. Love the emphasis on the brew kit a quick cuppa goes a long way when you haven't had a lot of sleep and don't have any down time. Adding couscous to your ration pack was genius. Tabasco sauce goes good on everything. Nice video
Cheers and thanks for watching. The new Australian ration packs, that I'm currently consuming now on exercise are much better than the previous one. Couscous goes a long way.
I do similar. I drink brews black are tea or Robert Tims coffee bags. Electrolytes I buy sachets.
Aldis do good packs of nuts Foresters brand. Handy size for a snack.
Pumpernickle bread is a great option. Very dense carbs, filling to. Peanut butter in sachets is a good option to.
BTW love the Bergen. Tad heavy in comparison to modern stuff, but awesome kit. I have the shorty and longback. German or NATO folding sleep pad in with the frame, added comfort humping it around👍
Thank you for some great ideas. I don't camp I just work way to much and damn near live in my ute.
Cheers Gordon. Very informative. Thank you!
Some great ideas there, thanks. Always learn something from your videos
Great video Gordon. Just a thought but it would be good if you showed how you prep the microwave stuff, pasta & sauce, etc, in the bush.
You add it to boiled water and simmer until cooked. I will put this on my list of things to do. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching.
Yum carmans is my fave. I have a cheap dehydrator at home & my plan is to dehydrate some veggies to cook & rehydrate on the next camp
It's a great idea. I don't have one but maybe one day I will invest in one. Thanks for watching.
I have a very similar food setup. Tuna sachets are amazing. I add beef jerky too.
They are pretty versatile and simple. Thanks for watching 👍
Well done Gordon-necessary info
Love this mate. I could make some 24 hour packs and keep them in the pantry. When I want to go bush for a day or two days I can just quickly grab some and go.
Sounds good, thanks for watching
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Thanks Gordon, another great video :-)
👍thanks for watching and your continued support.
Great video mate - going to have to try these! Thanks
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
G'day Gordon.
Can we please have some cook up demos and a camp.
Great content videos for sure. Thanks Gordon 🤠
Thanks for the suggestion and it's duly noted. I will, when I find time , make a video on how to cook these various items.
Thanks for watching.
Really well thought out video thank you
Thanks for the feedback and glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video, it was great.
My pleasure, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
thanks mate great video
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Excellent information. Cheers!
Thanks for watching..
Great stuff mate! Really informational and healthy.
Thanks, it's just an idea. There are many variations to this. Thanks for watching.
Awesome mate. Great video!
👍cheers
A base product in mine is porridge with raisins. Just as water you can also keep a little pot of jam or honey
Yes it works well and I frequently carry honey...also for medicinal purposes. Thanks for watching.
Great video Gordon thank you for sharing a lot of great tips and simple.
great video Gordon really looking forward to the next one👍
Would have added some spices (curry, harissa etc) , can take the same plain meal and make it different and take no room and add no weight. Great explanation of supermarket options.
Cheers, they are just options and ideas. It's very easy to add all sorts of things depending on your tastes and dietary needs. Thanks for watching.
Great ideas, thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
Settlers pantry is an Australian company worth mentioning :)
Dehydrated, Australian meats and vegetables. As well as premade, dehydrated meals.. Without fillers and unhealthy extras.
Will check these out, thanks.
Great video Gordon, awesome tips!
Hello from the USA. Well thought out, my friend, and likely won't give you any of the digestive issues that American MREs will.
Greetings, all Ration packs worldwide I have tried are similar. The extra sugar obviously helps them last longer and gives you more quick release energy which is beneficial when you exerting yourself. Definitely not good for you long term though. Thanks for watching.
Mr Dedman, when you cook your brown rice packet, I noticed you said it was microwaveable. Do you just bowl water and pour? I’ve seen some of these in Walmart. Thxz for answering my question.
i have been doing this for the last few years, motivated by an attempt to keep costs down,
Recently i was gifted some British army combat rations, excellent range of food, all tastes good,
but i was shocked at the amount of sugar the packs contain, .... I was in the infantry some 20 years ago ... i thought there was a lot of sugar in the rations back then, but its nothing compared to the modern rations.
Great video!
Interesting stuff. It was all a bit carb heavy. I'd personally want to try and go a bit heavier on the veggies and proteins. I also hate tuna with a passion, so I'd maybe look at jerky type products.
It's just an option and all personal taste so you can supplement where you want. It's also what you can buy in small light packets. Thanks for watching.
Good one gordo, have you consider redesigning the ADF ration :-). As usual outside scope but the gentle listener should consider planning a 3-5 days menu to limit packaging.
Great video Gordon, but how does that wide pack go walking in the scrub?
Nice stuff Gordon. Must say the CR1Ms are nice for an overnight hike but I do prefer doing my own suited to my own requirements and taste. Great video...
I have a kit in my car of this stuff but watch the use by dates, I recognise that salami stick and they have annoyingly short use by dates. I got through my bag 3 times a year to swap stuff out. My snacks, lunch and breakfast are from Coles etc and my dinners are from a camping store. I also have a hygiene kit separately as well. Sadly I don’t think the tuna comes in sachets anymore.
Sounds like a good system. Use by dates are varied and need to be checked.regularly for all things. There is no such thing as the perfect kit that you can pack and forget for months on end, unless of course you have a supply of army ration packs which can last for years, but I wouldn't wish that on anybody! To be fair the current issue combat ration packs (which are made in NZ) are much better than they used to be and the use by dates much shorter. Being able to supplement store bought food with foraged food is a great way to increase versatility, freshness and longevity. Thanks for the input and for watching.
well done GORDON, however is it possble to buy on-line real amy ration packs, ?,,, DAVE
I love watching how happy Gordon gets when things fit snuggly into bags and containers :D
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I’ve seen a few videos now and I haven’t seen a cooking source. You have “microwave satchels” here of pasta, I know they take a while to cook. The sealed packed stuff I know just needs to be warmed. But what are your cooking methods?
Cooking pots etc I use can be seen in most videos. They are also detailed in the equipment videos. Usually it's just a matter of boiling water and adding the content of the packet to the boiling water or putting the enclosed packet in the water. This can be seen on several videos even though I don't point it out. I will make a note of this and mention it next time. Thanks for the question.
Awesome video
Cheers 👍and thanks for watching.
Happy New year
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The instant pasta packs go well with the safcol tuna too - but make sure you take some powdered milk for the pasta!!
That's a good tip. Cheers and thanks for watching.
Great video mate :)
Cheers 👍Thanks for watching.
Good idea mate , avoiding sugar is a very good idea , the crash after a sugar rush , weakens the immune system and leaves you feeling down , who needs that out in the bush hauling packs , honey is a much better choice , and is much better for our body's .
Most people eat far too much food , and not enough water . Designing our own ration packs and brew kits is great because we can specify to our own needs and choice of products .
Love that pack too !
One thing you might like to consider for your ration packs is NUTS . They are great , long life ,high in proteins
And you can eat them without preparation . They also provide us with energy for a long time , if you eat six almonds before bed time , you wake up with more energy ready to go in the morning , true.
Nuts and jerky are a good add , to any kit .
Salt as well , good salt like pink Himalayan or Celtic salt . Dehydration is a real threat in the bush , if you don't have hydro lite , Celtic salt is your next best choice ,it's got over 90 different trace minerals in it .
We need minerals as much as vitamins , and the salts help reduce cramps we get with dehydration .
Avoid processed table salt .
Yes I agree and sometimes I'm guilty of that myself but then will do periods with nothing.. Sugar is really bad and it's astonishing how much there is in our foods we buy including many foods that should not have sugar at all.
Honey is definitely a better alternative (in moderation) and also has many medicinal uses as well. Thanks for watching
Gordon, l love the Yorkshire tea too. Proper strong for me but no milk or sugar. Just black with some honey once in a while. Your rat packs are pretty much the same as I make. Must be the Aussie army influence too.
Great episode, just surprised at the lack of protein in your own pack
A couple of sachets of tuna a day are generally fine. If doing strenuous work or hiking I might add some powdered plant based protein powder. I also often supplement my rations with wild food gathered such as fish and wild edibles if available. Thanks for watching.
Great info 🤠
👍thanks for watching
Breakfast cereals are very lightweight, and if you mix in some whey protein with powdered milk and maybe some creatine and/or cocoa powder, you have some very lightweight and nutritions food that dont need refridgeration. Vitamins and minerals are also ideal to bring on trips where it can get difficult to eat healthy. Vitamin D is also very good against Covid, and everyone should be taking this during the winters when we dont get our vitamin D from the Sun.
Brilliant. Thank you Gordon for all your insightful videos. Do you know of any good books for foraging in western Australia (region specific)?
It's my pleasure and I'm happy they are useful. Unfortunately I don't know of any plant foraging books specific to WA but there are some general ones that cover the whole country such as Tim Lowe's Wild Food Plants of Australia. Bushfires and Bushtucker by Peter Latz is a good one for central Australia which may have some cross over plants. There would be some local WA native food plant books but it's just a matter of searching for them. Thanks for watching.
I take jerky in some of my trips
Thank U!! I like it! 😁
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks so much for watching.
Another good video.
Cheers, thanks again for watching
hey bro i love your no nonsense vids. im keen to try an aussie ration pack do you know where i can get them. thanks
Love the vid Gordon, super useful and clear information as always.
Just wondering where you get the drawstring bags from to keep your brew kit and food organized? Can't seem to find them anywhere.
Cheers
Really good ideas but what about the weight of all that stuff?
Not sure of the exact weight but if you can fit a few days rations in your side PLC then then it's not even worth worrying about!. If you are fit and strong then it really doesn't matter. If you are not, then do some exercise and get fit. Sorry, but it is really that simple. I appreciate the question and thanks for watching.
Good video Gordon. What is the bergen you use?
In this video the Bergen I'm using is the Snugpak Rocket Packet which is very similar to the Karrimor 45 L Saber with 12.5 L side pockets.
Both are great packs and I use them often. Thanks for watching.
G'Day Gordon. How can Civi's get hold of the good old Army Rat Packs???? Ex Military myself and would love to be able to get hold of some current AJ Rat Packs??
Unfortunately you can'!. I get mine from the left over portions from patrols and exercises which I regularly do but you can't buy them anywhere as they are ADF property. I appreciate the question and thanks for watching.
We’re can I buy and what are the honey containers called ??
I'm not sure what they are called but they are flexible rubberised tubes you can get from camping stores. Thanks for the question.
Got a bit of a question with powdered milk having only recently discovered that I like it how much do u put in the pasta I know that to make 1/4 a cup of milk is 1/4 water and 3/4 powdered milk but do u still add the 1 cup of water
I don't usually put powdered milk in pasta. The only thing I use it for is tea and coffee, bread making and breakfast as I can't find powdered rice or almond milk. I'm sure you could add it to make a pasta sauce, but it wouldn't be very much. Thanks for watching
Are you able to survival hunt in the bush? Or do you need special permission ?
A hunting licence, permission and private land are the norm for feral animals. Above all else, a need to hunt, respect for the animal and make sure you use all of it without wasting it! That's is our duty. Thanks for the question.
Damper mix recipe you use?
Noted, I will try and do something on bread making in a future episode.
Funny, that pretty much replicates what I am using. Two small tips: put at least one pack of paper hankerchiefs into each pack. Multiple uses...
And keep some sachets of soup with your brewkit. In a pinch you can use them together with the cous cous to make a meal.
Noted. I usually have a small supply of tissues in my toiletry kit. Thanks for the idea and thanks for watching.
What kind of pants are your wearing? Great video 😊
Fjallraven Vidda Pro's. Great long lasting bush pants. Like everything else in Australia, very expensive and overpriced. Thanks for watching.
Baby food, yoghurt or custard in sachets are good to go.
Long life and no refrigeration need.
Perfect treat after dinner
👍great idea. I will check it out. Thanks for watching
Great video mate. What type of pack do you have? Cheers
Cheers, it's a Karrimor SF 45L with 12.5L PLC side pockets. Bought in the UL. Snugpak make a copy of this the "Rocket Pack" which I also have and easier to get.
Great stuff, Off topic... the only thing that worries me about Australia is the snakes 🐍... then again I am a Pom... any advice on this ?
Sure we have a few but you rarely ever see them. The media likes to exaggerate about everything because it sensational and sensationalism sells!
Snakes want nothing to do with us and if you follow some simple precautions plus learn a bit about them, you will find that you don't have anything to worry about.
By contrast, everyday we take our lives into our own hands every time we get into a car. There is a far, far higher probability of having a motor vehicle accident than there is being bitten by a snake yet we don't blink an eyelid about it. I appreciate the question and thanks for watching.
I have issues with lactose.
Then you had better stay clear of dairy products. Everyone has different dietary needs, it's up to you to chop and change to suite yours. There are plenty of alternatives these days. Thanks for watching.
Nice work Gordo, I will be raiding your pack next time we go field now that I know your carrying all this food