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Trying a Chili Con Carne MRE from Norway
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2024
- The first Arctic Ration I’ve ever tried! Chock full of fruits and soups? The Norway Arctic Ration was the first I've ever had that has required hot water and man it was worth it.
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0:00 Intro
1:19 Unboxing
4:50 Taste Test
19:28 Rating and Orders
I am so sick right now. And every video I watch is like grating nails on a chalkboard. and out of nowhere, this man attached to a mustache posted the exact content I needed.
Hey! Sorry you don't feel well but thank you so much for watching.
Hope you feel better now than you did then! I too am in the same boat.
Dude, our MREs in Norway are top tier, although I am biased. I remember this one time in the military during an international exercise where we got to taste other military's MREs. I would say ours are less bland and have better texture overall. That being said, our MREs are heavily sold on the consumer market as well, so they have to work I guess :) The military can choose what is cheapest, but consumers will want things that are actually good.
Oh, and fruit soup is like a dessert soup. Not typically eaten by anyone under the age of 70, but it's quite nice on a cold day.
The presentation that goes into these videos, is top-tier. I would watch this series on Netflix
Appreciate that!
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I would as well! Just fantastic. ❤
I am a Norwegian army wife, and when my husband and I started to date, we sometimes had that chilli con carne for dinner, the days we didn't bother to make something ourselves.
3:22 The spoon is small, but the main meal has a second tear tab which you'll pull off after the meal has reconstituted, so you don't have to dig so deep into the bag.
You narrate like you are giving a play by play on a PGA tournament. I love it. Keep up the good work.
Hahah I’ve never heard it described like that but I like it
"dL" are deciliters, which is one tenth of a liter. Compared to milliliters which are one thousand's of a liter. So 1 dL = 100 mL.
Also the extra zip-lock bag is just for repacking the content of the MRE. We often used them when we packed our rucks, and wanted to limit the weight we brought along. In those cases we did not bring all the content of the MRE pack. At least I've never heard of it being used as a "drink bag".
That fruitsoup or Rett i koppen ... its translated to "Straigt to cup" (roughly), it basically is a soup to fit a coffiemug or something like that, you can buy several type of these at stores, easy something to drink while on trip or just between meals.
Interesting and thank you for sharing!
Yes, but the fruitsoup is probably the least commonly eaten Rett i Koppen. I’ve had it only once, and I didn’t understand the concept. If I were to bring it on a trip, I would use it as a Gløgg-alternative or something; a dessert drink.
Absolutely here for the humor, but intrigued by the food reviews
Glad you like it!
Fruitsupe is a Norwegian thing 😅 its a dessert / snack that can be served varm or cold - but if you are out in the snow you would want it warm :)
not only norwegian.. its a big thing here in sweden as well..
"Fruktsoppa".. love that stuff!
Never seen fruit soup in my entire life. I might be a bad Norwegian? 😅
@@H4wk0n might be more of a regional thing?
I am from the north
@@karolinemathildehellan7869 I’m from the north too :p mostly had vegetable soups and hot drinks while hiking and traveling when I was a kid. I need to buy some and find out if it’s good 😁
@@H4wk0n Same with me. I think it might be regional, as others have mentioned, but on a cold day, it is quite nice.
Butterworth you have came a long way since i met you in the 3/116th and we deployed together. I'm wishing you much success in your future endeavors
Thanks brotha! Hope you are well!
@@Butterworthdasyrup enjoying life in Texas is pretty much it
I’m so old when you said “get in the zone” I remembered the old auto zone commercial. 😂👵🏼
Yes! Lol I'm Canadian, we don't even have that here, but I grew up watching Nascar, and that commercial was on every commercial break. Lol
I found you on instagram last night and spent at least 2-3 hours watching. Now my goal is to share these with everyone!
Our Master Chef of gastronomical courage and curiosity is back! Another great video! Norway was fancy lol the bullet thermos was so awesome
Thanks for watching!
Haven’t read through all the comments so maybe someone already said this, but this is what we normally buy for hiking/camping trips 😊
The dried fruit is to get your energy/blood-sugar up.
The chocolate is, as it said on the packaging, 70% cocoa so it’s less sweet. We even have bars that are up to 85% cocoa and they are really bitter if you’re not used to the taste 😅 but we of course also have the standard milk chocolate with 1000% sugar 😂
I saw someone mentioned the fruit-soup. Add a little less water, put some whipped cream on top and some chopped almonds and you have a killer dessert on a cold evening 😜
Def will try some of these recommendations on the next one!
I'm from Norway and I've NEVER had or even seen fruit soup. I like that you really give each item a chance, even though you're not excited about trying them. :D
Så det hele tiden jeg
Kiwi, Rema by the deserts and canned fruits. Just follow a 70 yrs old woman around the store.
That's one military technology we will never let out, plastic spoon/bag tech.
Gotta keep it...... Under wraps bahahhahaha
The Real mre's and drinks can also be bought in the stores in Norway cause it's very popular for people that camp/hike. I bought my American husband (military) some reindeer stew from the brand! He really loved it!
A Arctic MRE do have quite abit of calories, when you are out in the cold you spend ALOT of calories so they have to add alot to you when you are out on manouver.
We usually got three of those for a day in the field. Also, if you rip the bottom sides where its glued together, it will stand a lot better and easier to get out the dried food from the corners inside the package.
Cant wait to see what other ones you have to try, love that our canadian one was so good
It was delicious
Whats funny is that most norwegians try to avoid the chilli con carne. The fruit soup is also something we avoid but there is always that wierdo in the squad who likes it and wants to trade.
That’s really interesting. I wonder what the favorite is?
@@Butterworthdasyrup chicken curry or chicken tikka massla is my personal favorite. Creamy salmon with pasta is also a common favorite. These comes with great snacks too.
@@Bobleplast69 That's odd. When/where I served the chilli con carne was quite high on the list with the Kebab Stew undefeated on number 1. But I also can't rember seeing a chicken curry or tikka masala in the field... The "troppsass" probably raided them before they got anywhere close to the field.
@@vicinetwork321 I got the same theory!
As someone who loves peach that energy drink stuff sounds like HEAVEN
It was actually really good!
It is. As a former peach fan, I'm into mango now - I wish they'd make a mango flavoured drink mix.
Again love the gold that is the bloopers/behind the scenes. If that is the basic Norway MRE then we need to step up our game. The only thing we have on them is including heaters in ours.
I would be interested to know how good that coffee was. Keep up the great work dude!
Yea I’m quickly realizing we may have the worst MREs.
Nordic countries rely on heat in the wild. Knowing how to build a fire in any condition is part of our culture. We’re raised in nature, and taught how to utilize nature from an early age - not to mention how to do so responsibly, which is why we can legally set up camp anywhere in the country and build open fires throughout the year. The law only states to use “vett” (which roughly translates to “use your head, don’t be stupid”).
Norway specifically has quite a dramatic terrain, and water is filtered clean naturally, meaning you can drink straight from nature (as long as the water is running). It’s also dense with forests, meaning wood is readily available most places, and you can even ocean-fish from the middle of the county because of the many fjords. Although many Norwegians tend to use camp stoves, because of convenience, most Norwegians know perfectly well how to boil water without it too. MRE heaters are therefore not necessary, unless you’re in a foreign country.
A couple of tips.
On the Chili, there should be a black "fill line" on one side (they used to have, and I've eaten a "few" of those)
I think on both the chili and the peach (the dinner for sure) you can split the bottom to make it wider and "standable".
And easier to mix the water in.
As long as you don't get the Atlantic wolffish dinner, you are more or less good.
No amount of rehydration makes the fish anything BUT chewy.
Never been so early. I’ve been waiting for a new MRE video 🤩
You are a brave man trying all these different mres I would definitely starve lol but I love all your videos keep em coming great work
Thanks so much
Like how you can actually tell and hear you are trying everything. Versus tryna pull our leg about trying it. Good work sir ! Keep it up😊
That was my favorite one to get when i was in the army. was so yummy after having been cold in the snow all day.
You've made me laugh so hard the last few videos that my kids made me put it on the tv so we could all watch together haha
waiting for him to say "Let's get this out on a tray"
Nice review 👍 When it comes to spoons and forks, it used to be a part of the personal equipment in the Norwegian force. So I guess this plastic spoon is something extra ‘just in case.’
Can we get a "enjoy my power and protein!" sticker or shirt?
The main meals in our MRE in Norway you can buy in sport stores all over the country, and they are REALY good products, we try to keep it as natural as possible and as little additives as possible to keep the tast natural and clean =)
Looks like Steve has some competition in the MRE reviewing…
Naaah
As long as he dont pull out boar-war meatrations, i think steve still wins :D
There's a sports/fishing/hunting/hiking outlet store just a 5min drive from me that sells this brand of MREs, haven't tried the chili con carne one yet :) But I'm going to insist on sitting here in Camp Fruit Is Not Soup, thankyouverymuch. Trade for a tea bag and a stale slice of bread or a biscuit or two? Or fetch me some pine shoots? That makes excellent tea/soup, rich in vitamin C, too!
And just wanted to point out: The correct way to consume the coffee is when you're woken up at 3:30am, you empty the packet into your mouth, and you take a quick sip of water to flush it down.
"Rett i koppen" means straight in the cup
Solid advice at the end. Thanks for that🎉
Thank you for these MRE reviews, and for your service!
Colder regions have MRE's that need hot water. Since actually ready to eat meal would just be frozen. This is actually case with US cold weather ration too.
The adjective for Norway is norwegian btw :).
Yeah, it's a weird that he didn't try that given that it's basically the same for American...
The amount of water needed for the fruit soup should be followed - if it felt diluted, it probably was. And no, I do not think it is specific to Norway (as I haven't encountered it in Norwegian society other than the MRE). Personally I can do with or without the soup, but it is good on cold days for sure.
The "beverage bag" is the trash bag...
That’s nice to include that but I’d rather use it to keep stuff dry!
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Maybe, but you *better* not leave any trash behind in Norway.
Its a *big* no-no both in the army and culturally in Norway in general.
I've used the bag for the "leftovers" after opening the big bag.
Cold weather MRE’s I had in Ft.Mcoy in “91” had fruit soups. Raspberry, Peach, and Strawberry. We would add them too the Oatmeal, made them really good. They are real good “Hot-Wets”.
In Germany, we have Fruchtkaltschale. Which is basically fruit pieces with some flavored liquid, but it is usually eaten cold in the summer as a snack or appetizer. I never had it while living in Germany. Never made sense to me. If you are in the mood for cold fruit, grab an apple. If you are in the mood for warm fruit, bake the apple.
i use to add water in the chili, blend well, add a bit more water, blend and stir well.. Rest for 5 minutes. see if it need a little more water, blend again.
looked good. looking forward for the german ones. love this videos
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Coming soon
I'd like to tell you your french is getting better but I dont want to lie to you 😅
Merci
They do a creamy pasta and pork pack, pasta bolognaise and a tomato pasta pack. They’ve all got really good reviews. I love this series !
Maybe I can arrange something when you want to try the German MRE ( EPA = Einmannpackung ) 😂. But only if you try to pronounce the words correctly and test them without using the translator. 😂
Haha challenge accepted. Shoot me a dm on instagram if you like!
That instant coffee, is actually good.
I brought back the Norwegian army chili ration from Afghanistan in 2006. Then it was more like a big bag of tomato rice. This one looks much better.
Afganistan isn't quite arctic though, is it?
So I imagine those MREs had less calories?
If you can make water liquid you can also make it hot. This is an arctic ration after all.
In the Arctic, water can be made liquid by refilling your canteen with snow every time you drink. And keep your canteen on the inside of your jacket.
Is the “soup” supposed to be like an applesauce consistency maybe?
Yes with less water it would be I bet
During winter, you're meant to eat three of those meals.
Need those calories!
Have you tried your dogs treat?
I came here for the spoon review.
I am amassing a spoon collection just for that video
I've watched quite a few youtubers try out European MREs, and it's honestly a little embarrassing how nobody has any clue what a dl is. And then they always eyeball it and always get it wrong XD
Fortunately this one isn't too bad, he managed to eyeball it almost correctly haha. In my experience with those kinds of freeze-dried camping meals, you usually need to add more water than you think (or it says), and let it sit for longer as well.
Your teeth are better than ours
Yes chef
YES JEFF
The "beverage bag" is a trash bag. You're not supposed to leave trash in nature. ;)
Tyler I first saw you when you tasted the British 24-hour ORP, which we call "Rat Packs!" You got a mention on the British Forces Broadcasting Service.
I bet your presentation(s)/lectures you gave on your promotion courses were a hoofing! Do you present lectures with the same flare to your squad/platoon? If so I bet you keep their interest.
I enjoy watching your tastings and hearing the funnies. The Aussie one was also funny as you had a live audience! The civvies that have tasted the world's military rations on TH-cam are so bland.
BZ; keep up the good work!
My husband was in the AF and has stomach issues from eating so many mres.. does the mres ever mess with your stomach?
Yes they absolutely mess with my stomach. Pretty common.
The foodie in me wonders what one small square of the dark chocolate mixed into the chili would do to it. Since some chili recipes call for dark chocolate/ cocoa
It would prob be delicious
❤ good looking meal!
Tyler the creator of good content
Greetings from norway 😃
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Easy open mres will always score higher for us in the US military lol
Wasnt it a lemon drink?
Should probably put TP in a chili MRE. Just saying. Great stuff
Hahaha good point
Hope your wife likes your mustache. It's your trademark now. You can never shave it off.
Or can I? Muahahahhaha
You forgot to taste the coffee. It's top tier.
Go with Polish one!
Gotta get my hands on one!
Where did you buy it? I'm in the north of 🇳🇴 should be smart and stock up on some stuff😅
Someone sent it to me!
4:17
Its there to collect the waste so you don't pollute.
19:29
Wait, you *swallow* chewing gum?!?
I've never swallowed it in my life, they're not *supposed* to be swallowed...
Is there a place you can purchase these bc I think it would be cool to try
They're available in some Norwegian sports stores.
I wonder if he would enjoy the Mexican MRE’s ?
Would love to try one!
Wait How do you know what Carls denta sticks taste like!
Too little water = constipation. Too much water = the runs.
The jug 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤙🏻❤
The coffee?
Yes got some feedback on that. Going forward I will try literally everything in each one
The fruit soup is probably supposed to be like jello or something
It was strange thats for sure
In Hungary we have diferent types of fruit soups, mainly during the summer and we eat it cold as heavy goulash cant be eaten in warm summer days. Tastes similar to smoothies you can cook the fruits with milk, cream or just water , sugar, or vanilla sugar . Sour cherry, plum, mixed fuits, strawberry soup are amazing with cinnamon etc.
No it's a sort of snack-soup
Seems like theyd have heating pack being in norway
Why would you not bring boiling water for an MRE? That’s just a little strange, pretty much all MRE’s require hot water?
The breakfast rations can be done cold. Should be done cold in fact.
What do you call a queue of barbers? A BBQ
Can the bag be used for the squirts
Am I having a stroke? I could have sworn I saw you post this a week ago.
pure Entertaiment! pls check Some Austrian Army Ration!
What happened to ur other channel
You look like Brad Pitt in Inglorious Basterds 😭😭
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That bullet thermos thingie is very.....
Link to the bullet thermos bro
Ha. Wait til you try British chocolate. You’ll never go back!
I don't think I've met anyone who has tasted both Norwegian and English chocolate who preferred the latter. Norwegian chocolate is world class, the English chocolate is way too sweet. American chocolate is borderline inedible.
Seriously?!?
No offense but most British chocolate is not considered particularly good by European standards...
The absolutely best is Belgian and Swizz chocolate.
Norwegian chocolate tradition decends from the Swizz tradition, so we're pretty high up there too, some prefer ours to the Swizz chocolate, but I'd say that Switzerland would probably still get slightly more approval on average if you did a blind test with multiple brands from both countries and multiple nationalities among the testers.
But it would probably be a close run thing.
I also like north Italian chocolate.
But yeah, I've yet to experience any genuinely good chocolates from the anglophone world.
Maybe Australia or New Zealand have something good I've never tried?
Or Canada?
Of course different countries are good at different things.
For instance for salty licorice I'd definitely go with a brand from Finland.
My personal preference for sweet licorice is Icelandic, although I like some sweet Finnish ones too.
Sweden has Daim that I kind of like...
I'm not sure what chocolates or other candies they make in Denmark...
Focused mode because your locked in
Great vid and series! Looking forward to more and your tier rankings of each country!
More coming for sure!
That spoon is not your battle buddy. He will break on you!
I wonder why MRE's don't all have the hot pouch so you can heat your meal on the go. The Canadian and Norway both so far have opted out of it. Seems kind of silly.
Cost saving more than likely
Canada has them but they are separate from the meals. The most reasonable answer I found is they are separate because of dangerous goods transport regulations being different in Canada.
I can't speak for the Norwegians but in Canada during winter operations or in the arctic we use liquid fuel Coleman stoves to heat up water, rations and warm-up our tents. The flameless ration heaters wouldn't be used so they're only made available when they would be practical to use.
They lose their effectivenes i sub-zero temperatures. And when you have to bring a burner anyways to melt snow for water then its a no-brainer. Also the weight of one burner and fuel for 4 days is less then if every man in the fireteam would have the us-style MRE heater
@@mattis537
Yeah, and it can get really cold in Norway.
-30°C happens most winters inland, -40° several times each decade and I've experienced -50°C here in Norway, we where less then a degree Celsius from the Norwegian cold record at the time.
If those heaters don't work below the freezing temperature of water they'd be completely useless here...
Top Notch plastic🎉
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