Could have swore I had a flashback when I opened a 1979. The smell of metal and sweet fruit rot when you cracked it open hit me suddenly. The memories and the horrors, hahah
Old 1961 Combat Engineer here. I used to love “C rats” I ate a lot of pork slices (because everyone else hated them!). I always had at least four boxes in my pack (most all of them missing the pb). If we had the time we would heat the entree by tearing up the box then set it on fire with a match.
By the way, "Boned" is without bones, boned, not "bonded". I ate quite a bit of c-rations beginning in the mid 70's after I was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US infantry. Yum 😋
An old Marine here. I usually ate in the chow hall as I was riding in an A-6. But prior to this, I had to go to TBS (The Basic School) and we had various field exercises where we were given C rats to eat. Back then, all C rats came with a package of cigarettes (as I recall, came in a pack of 3). As a non smoker, I traded these as barter to get something sweet from one of my fellow butter bars.
Yep! I had that one in 1984! I was maybe just-turned seven, and the moment my mother opened that can, and I smelled that "Alpo" smell, and gagged onsight!
I ate C-rats in the Civil Air Patrol as a teen in the early 1970s, then again in my Airforce hitch in late 1970s, and once again during my Navy enlistment in early 1980s. Never had MREs until I bought them surplus in the late 1990s as a civilian. 😎👍
so i got a question in your navy days did they serve MCIs on ship my old man says they served them 45 vintage (they at least had cigarettes) one meal a day for about a year in 80 -81i have questioned that but his ship was sailing to the razor blade factory at that time
Old Marine here. I actually liked all the meal choices, and I was considered odd. At the time, even back then, the crackers tasted like cardboard. That's why you had to use the cheese, peanut butter, or jelly. The cheese was 98% salt. The FAVORITE candy type was what we called the "John Wayne Bar." It was kinda like a Nestle's Crunch combined with a Heath Bar. They got rid of it with the MREs. But, the first MREs had Charms hard candy, and of course Tobasco, which made anything alright
I remember this type of MRE I was in the USAF from 1982 - 1990. I only had C ration one time after my squadron ran the obstacle course. I was so hungry that I ate the whole thing.
When I was a youngster in the 80s, we used to swop rations with the guys of the US Army, when they were on maneuver here in the northern part of Germany. We took cheap canned beer from ALDI and exchanged it for military stuff and combat rations. I still remember how tasty fresh ham in gravy tasted.😁 Btw, I enjoy your channel👍🏻
Coffee lives forever!.. 😆 The accessory packet brought back flashes of living on the "new" MRE for 90 days at a time. Must say that the peanut rocked then too. 😀
I do remember C-rats. I had them in basic. And we had MREs in basic as well. I don't remember there being a big difference as far as taste or type of meals you got between the two. C-rats were bulky and you always had to find someone with a P-38, if you didn't have one. C-rats could be eaten hot which was a huge plus. MREs were good because you could fit them in your cargo pocket. Either one, after eating them for a couple of days, your body wasn't the same. Which made me appreciate the cooks a lot more.
Thank you, it was interesting to see how iron and time spoil food. Apparently iron triggers corrosion processes, and it also interacts with food. A very interesting chemical process occurs. I think the applesauce went bad due to the corrosion of the iron can.
I kind of wish someone made reproductions. C Rations were long gone by the time I joined the Army. I've always wondered how something as simple as ham and lima beans got screwed up so epically.
Outstanding review for something not quite 50 years old. Steve might have tried the pork, but I don't even think he, on his bravest day, would have attempted the applesauce (and he's eaten WW2 rats). Can't blame you for not wanting to attempt it. I am amazed the peanut butter lasted this long and was not only edible, but not all that different from freshly made PB. It's probably meals I would have eaten, but in that condition and at that age, I think I would pass. I love MRE's...but not that much.
Nowadays people attempt to make themselves throw up for show effect. If it's that bad nature would take its course and make you flip backwards . You are not an actor.
Could have swore I had a flashback when I opened a 1979. The smell of metal and sweet fruit rot when you cracked it open hit me suddenly. The memories and the horrors, hahah
Lolol
Old 1961 Combat Engineer here. I used to love “C rats” I ate a lot of pork slices (because everyone else hated them!). I always had at least four boxes in my pack (most all of them missing the pb). If we had the time we would heat the entree by tearing up the box then set it on fire with a match.
Ayy thats pretty clever
I remember 1980 very well. When I was little, my military dad brought WWII C rations for our food during vacations. I loved them.
I loved MREs when I was a kid.
By the way, "Boned" is without bones, boned, not "bonded". I ate quite a bit of c-rations beginning in the mid 70's after I was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US infantry. Yum 😋
An old Marine here. I usually ate in the chow hall as I was riding in an A-6. But prior to this, I had to go to TBS (The Basic School) and we had various field exercises where we were given C rats to eat. Back then, all C rats came with a package of cigarettes (as I recall, came in a pack of 3). As a non smoker, I traded these as barter to get something sweet from one of my fellow butter bars.
Thank you for your service!!
Great show had flashback to "ALPO" beef sith spices sauce love it. Keep going.😂
Yep! I had that one in 1984! I was maybe just-turned seven, and the moment my mother opened that can, and I smelled that "Alpo" smell, and gagged onsight!
I ate C-rats in the Civil Air Patrol as a teen in the early 1970s, then again in my Airforce hitch in late 1970s, and once again during my Navy enlistment in early 1980s. Never had MREs until I bought them surplus in the late 1990s as a civilian. 😎👍
so i got a question in your navy days did they serve MCIs on ship my old man says they served them 45 vintage (they at least had cigarettes) one meal a day for about a year in 80 -81i have questioned that but his ship was sailing to the razor blade factory at that time
loved the C rations Army Vet 1982-1985. WAYYYY better than MRE's
Old Marine here. I actually liked all the meal choices, and I was considered odd. At the time, even back then, the crackers tasted like cardboard. That's why you had to use the cheese, peanut butter, or jelly. The cheese was 98% salt. The FAVORITE candy type was what we called the "John Wayne Bar." It was kinda like a Nestle's Crunch combined with a Heath Bar. They got rid of it with the MREs. But, the first MREs had Charms hard candy, and of course Tobasco, which made anything alright
I'd love to get my hands on one if those candy bars! Thank you for your service!!
I remember this type of MRE I was in the USAF from 1982 - 1990. I only had C ration one time after my squadron ran the obstacle course. I was so hungry that I ate the whole thing.
You should get a HEPA filter for your room and have it on full blast. LOL. I'd also wear a face shield when opening some of those cans.
I loved the old MCIs.used them in my Army days. The pound cake was so good and the fruit was the bomb.
Awesome look at the oldies RR
It was a fun one! My wife was not happy about the smell though lol.
@@ReadinessRations I bet
When I was a youngster in the 80s, we used to swop rations with the guys of the US Army, when they were on maneuver here in the northern part of Germany. We took cheap canned beer from ALDI and exchanged it for military stuff and combat rations. I still remember how tasty fresh ham in gravy tasted.😁 Btw, I enjoy your channel👍🏻
Coffee lives forever!.. 😆 The accessory packet brought back flashes of living on the "new" MRE for 90 days at a time. Must say that the peanut rocked then too. 😀
I think the peanut butter would still be perfect 100 years from now.
In Viet Nam we sometimes got C rats from 1950 the oldest one I ever heard of was from 1943
That's wild. I've had guys tell me they were still getting Vietnam era rations during the first Gulf War
Great review RR!
I do remember C-rats. I had them in basic. And we had MREs in basic as well. I don't remember there being a big difference as far as taste or type of meals you got between the two. C-rats were bulky and you always had to find someone with a P-38, if you didn't have one. C-rats could be eaten hot which was a huge plus. MREs were good because you could fit them in your cargo pocket. Either one, after eating them for a couple of days, your body wasn't the same. Which made me appreciate the cooks a lot more.
Thank you, it was interesting to see how iron and time spoil food. Apparently iron triggers corrosion processes, and it also interacts with food. A very interesting chemical process occurs. I think the applesauce went bad due to the corrosion of the iron can.
Acidic foods eat away at the protective lining in the cans. Once that lining is compromised the steel mixes with the food and bad things happen.
That Ham was amazingly preserved, looked like it was at the back of the fridge for a few weeks, not in a can for 40 years
I know right! Wild
Hey! Could I score a few of the spoons (preferred still in the wrapper) and accessories packets?
I kind of wish someone made reproductions. C Rations were long gone by the time I joined the Army. I've always wondered how something as simple as ham and lima beans got screwed up so epically.
How we can get this ?
Great review, that peanut butter looked good too.
It really was delicious
Outstanding review for something not quite 50 years old. Steve might have tried the pork, but I don't even think he, on his bravest day, would have attempted the applesauce (and he's eaten WW2 rats). Can't blame you for not wanting to attempt it. I am amazed the peanut butter lasted this long and was not only edible, but not all that different from freshly made PB. It's probably meals I would have eaten, but in that condition and at that age, I think I would pass. I love MRE's...but not that much.
Steve has also had botulism twice, so I doubt even he would risk a third time!
Steve has eaten so questionable stuff i mean he hate hardtack for 1865
he sits on the cup now. for almost 8month lol
Should found the C-rat with the pound cake!!!!!
For got to say case comes with 4 can opener in case😅
I always got the beanie-weenies. Every damned time. I didn't have to eat C-Rats very often, since I was a REMF, but when I did I got beanie-weenies.
Ate allot of those while in germany in 80/ 81 ALLONS
Why do you use a stemmed water glass?
I'm fancy. Lol jk. I like how it shows the contents.
@@ReadinessRations okay, just wondered.
😂 the mold was absolutely growing during the review, what a science experiment 🤢
I know, right!
I'm gaging just watching the ham.
It's alive!
MMM GOOD !! take a big bite !!
That’s impressive for the age.
It really is and this one doesn't seem to have been stored all that well either
Ham and eggs. Beans and rocks
Grim reaper is also calling your name.
Not today!
1 is missing, a Cigarette.
Cigarettes were removed from MCIs in the mid 1970s
I was just thinking that it's a good idea you didn't try to eat that ham or whatever it might be. It made me gag too.
I think I would have ended up in the hospital
Need a shirt that says “IRON GUTS”
Haha
@@ReadinessRations or “IRON GUT RATIONS”
no hiss ?
Didn't get a single one out if this one did I
80er Manöver Top Germany Gute Zeit
"Library book" smell. Books smell like that due to dry mold.
Yum
Your braver than me
Kinda looks like the way they were lol
So now I know it is Steve1989 that makes those videos worth watching, not C rations.
Would love to see you eat mre omelet 1st gen @88,89 time frame
Applesauce or Zapplesauce and fresh fruit should be ditched from MREs and bring back the freeze dried fruit packs !!!!!!
The freeze-dried fruit was awesome
Leave the meat outside and see what happens to it
I'd be afraid a neighborhood dog might get to it.
Bonded? That said “boned”
Apologies, I'm slightly dyslexic. The process of filming and having to think about what I'm going to say next makes it worse.
Wipe the can off first, how dumb
Steve's channel is better when it comes to this stuff
Nowadays people attempt to make themselves throw up for show effect. If it's that bad nature would take its course and make you flip backwards . You are not an actor.
I was just trying to fight off gagging when the pork came out.