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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #300 on: April 24, 2022, 03:45:49 PM
Looks like a beautiful day there!  Every good day starts with a hearty cuppa! ☕
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Reply #301 on: April 24, 2022, 03:50:36 PM
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Reply #302 on: April 24, 2022, 05:22:17 PM
some really yummy looking GSMRE's  :tu:
Nix,i PM'd twice re a reschedule,please let me know if you received any messages


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Reply #303 on: April 24, 2022, 05:52:18 PM
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No worries, HARM.

ALCON, due to external circumstances, HARM will have to wait until 3 May to consume his GSMRE.

All good things come to those who wait....  ;) 


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Reply #304 on: April 24, 2022, 05:54:59 PM
Congratulations to those who completed the GSMRE challenge. If this was your first GSMRE challenge, remember there is a badge available.  :pok:


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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #305 on: April 24, 2022, 06:07:02 PM
Wrap up:

I thoroughly enjoyed the GSMRE experience. It was fun to put it together, to try a few new items, and to revisit some old ones.  :tu:

Yes, I ended up eating the cookie (Best By: Jan 2021), and it tasted a bit funny, but I think that is normal for pre-packaged, shelf stable, cookies.....  :dunno: 

So, in the end I ate approximately 2,200 Kcal of my ration which was listed as having 3,700 Kcal. I ate a bit more than I felt I really needed, but still fell short of the military's desired 2,400 Kcal. Maybe I would have eaten more if I'd been sleeping out in the cold and snow?  :dunno:

The highlight of the MRE for me was those tasty Spanish mussel in sofrito. Really good and easy to eat. However, the down side was the weight and the bulky trash. Because of that, I doubt I'd take them on an extended backpacking trip. (And they were a bit messy, too.)

The least pleasurable item was the cookie. Not bad, and yes, I ate the whole thing, but not good, either.

I really liked the lemon drink mix used to make a hot lemon drink, I'll me doing that again. With a packet of sugar, it seemed comforting and rejuvenating. I don't typically use sugar in my drinks, but after being out in the cold for a day, the little boost of glucose was nice.

I carried several other drink mixes, but they weren't used. I think this was because, in the cold, I wanted warm drinks. If it had been a ot day, I probably would have used those more.

The one thing I didn't include but wish I had was some chewing gum. Not necessary, but I definitely would have like some gum after lunch, and maybe while I was hiking.  :tu:


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Reply #306 on: April 24, 2022, 06:12:20 PM
Looks like a good time and good meals were had by awl. I'll definitely participate next time around!
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Reply #307 on: April 24, 2022, 06:26:22 PM
I often feel tuna is too chunky and bland to eat, but this actually looks pretty appetizing! :drool:

It definitely wan’t bland, actually a little spicier than expected.  Starkist makes several different flavored varieties in pouches.  I don’t usually eat tuna plain, but find the pouches are good for throwing in a bag as a “just in case” meal/snack.


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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #308 on: April 24, 2022, 06:27:15 PM
I saved some of the GSMRE for this morning :tu:
Had English breakfast tea, a couple of Wasa flatbreads and some honey roasted nuts for breakfast :tu:
The only thing left in my MRE is the freezedried chili sin carne, which I have tried before and didn't feel like eating unless I was really hungry :rofl:

This was a fun one and I have gotten some good insights from this :cheers:

Added some bonus pics from the hike back to the car :tu:

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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #309 on: April 24, 2022, 06:30:46 PM
I really liked the lemon drink mix used to make a hot lemon drink, I'll me doing that again. With a packet of sugar, it seemed comforting and rejuvenating. I don't typically use sugar in my drinks, but after being out in the cold for a day, the little boost of glucose was nice.

I bet a little honey would have been even better than the sugar in the hot lemon drink and it is sold in individual packets.


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Reply #310 on: April 24, 2022, 08:01:25 PM
I bet a little honey would have been even better than the sugar in the hot lemon drink and it is sold in individual packets.

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Reply #311 on: April 24, 2022, 08:33:31 PM
:tu:

No worries, HARM.

ALCON, due to external circumstances, HARM will have to wait until 3 May to consume his GSMRE.

All good things come to those who wait....  ;)

thank you Sir  :salute:

congrats guys,i'm definitely taking some ideas from this challenge


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Reply #312 on: April 24, 2022, 09:47:05 PM
Beautiful morning.
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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #313 on: April 24, 2022, 10:39:43 PM
So, we had a bit of an issue when my phone completely shut down and wouldn't start up again. Completely bricked. It had suffered (what I thought was) minor water damage a few weeks ago, but everything seemed fine. Oh well. But it all  a few of the GSMRE photos have gone and I was unable to provide any update yesterday... I've also been unable to get things uploaded and onto here all day. But, we've got a barely-working stand-in and a new phone coming tomorrow, so we'll just have to plod on!

Anyway, as it was everything held up quite well, although I think I'd have a definite rethink over the main components of dinner and tea. A little less pastry required next time, it was very stodgy. The Jaffa Cakes ended up going untouched and there was a mix of the varying sweets consumed at various points instead. I did have a note of rough kcals consumed, but it's been lost to the gods of technological smurf-ups (along with all the notes I'd made along the way) and I can't remember for the life of me what it was... And this is a far more condensed write-up than intended, which is ever so slightly annoying. Hopefully it's still enough, all things considered!

Still, the leftovers worked out nicely for the cricket today... And next time I'll try and remember to plan a little better! And hopefully the technology won't let me down... 





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Reply #314 on: April 25, 2022, 01:51:30 AM
 :like:  Nothing like experience to help with future planning. (I should be so lucky as to remember my previous experience and plans.... :rofl:)


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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #315 on: April 25, 2022, 01:53:41 AM
GSMRE Debrief:

It was nice to go camping with relatively minimal food/cooking gear. Haven't done it in a while, and it really saves on the packing. Clean up was also basically non existent. Actual food was meh, and I only ate around half of what I packed. I think if I'd expanded my shopping options to an actual grocery store instead of the gas station both of those could've been largely eliminated. Very jealous of some of the more interesting/tasty entrees some of you showed off, and I would've loved to pack some smaller portions of multiple snacks, rather than just devouring an entire bag of peanuts like an MRElephant.

Biggest plus was getting to do it with my wife and stepdaughter (telling a kid they can buy as much gas station crap as they want is an experience all parents should have at least once.) My wife hasn't been camping a lot, and this was our first trip out without "real" food. She also appreciated the lack of prep, clean up, etc. Since she tends to overpack, anything that'll encourage her to take less is welcome.

We may be doing a relaxed version of the challenge again next week. We'll be camping again, but will be working on running events for much of the trip, so quick/easy food will probably be the order of the weekend.

Thanks to Nix for organizing, and great to see everyone else's meals!


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Reply #316 on: April 25, 2022, 06:33:06 PM
Let us know how you modify your meals and menus!   :cheers:


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Reply #317 on: April 26, 2022, 06:16:00 AM
Chow Day!

Operations were delayed due to administrative conflicts, but chow day progressed without error but, not without wants!

Despite what the tyrannical HQ dictate our eating schedules be like, I only eat two meals, rather than the standard three. Which is probably a good thing given the state of this private's PT  :ahhh

Meal 1





For the first meal I went with the noodle cup and chips, this kind of thing makes up a shameful amount of my meals normally anyway, and I find these flavours/brands rather enjoyable. So success  :tu:

No documentation, but the first hazelnut protein bar was consumed as a snack here, as was the chocolate bar, whimsical. The latter is a regular treat so I knew it was a winner but the protein bar was new. It tasted really nice actually and was selected for the dinner option  :tu:

Meal 2

Hazlenut protein bar with a sleeve of doublestuff oreos, I didn't fancy two protein bars and the fiber ones would have been really stodgy with the remaining hazelnut one. Drink base, Orange provided some liquid fortification, otherwise water was consumed only.





Final Thoughts:

A fun challenge, I enjoyed packing it all away and will likely use this method for emergency preps and road trips etc. I didn't consume my full ration as I'm on a calorie restriction right now, but I do wish my menu had been a little different:

Beef jerky - This was originally planned but when my groceries were delivered both options I chose were out of stock, and I forgot to check the local store on the way out of town. This would have added a variety of texture/flavour that would have been nice, made it feel more like a meal.

French Vanilla - I didn't know what this was or that I liked it when I packed the MRE, but I've gotten really fond of it and got two tubs from the Tim Hortons at the town I was staying in. I ziploc'd portion would have gone down a treat.

More chips - I wish I had included a second packet or gotten a larger bag, the multipack ones are pretty small and I would have liked some with each meal.

Coke Zero - Normally have a can with meals and wish I had some on hand on packing day, I'm happy with the 'real MRE feel' of the powdered drink bases though.

Cheese - Look, I'm just not as brave as the rear admiral Nix, I had string cheese but I wasn't going to pack it away out the fridge for 9/10 days before consuming it  :facepalm:

Was really fun, next time I'll try and get out with my camp stove and cookware too  :tu:

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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #318 on: April 26, 2022, 06:58:13 PM
Nicely done! 

I thought about cheese for mine, too. But.......maybe next time...  :D


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Reply #319 on: April 26, 2022, 08:26:48 PM
Debriefing.

I and my son enjoyed a lot (again) the GSMRE Challenge.
Or as we called It "The GSMRE Strikes Back"
Was a funny time together planing, chosing items and eating!
Was really nice see the choices of all participants, the acessories, places...
(Our original plan was spend the day outside and enjoy a ride in horses, but the forecast said "no").
Vítor used the very nice spork that Nix sent to him last year. (Thanks Nix!)
This was a pleasuring challenge, very apreciated.

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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #320 on: April 27, 2022, 01:28:20 AM
Actually, I think  "The GSMRE Strikes Back" is what is going to happen to you tomorrow. :whistle:


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Reply #321 on: April 27, 2022, 02:58:17 AM
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Reply #322 on: April 27, 2022, 05:14:39 AM
Actually, I think  "The GSMRE Strikes Back" is what is going to happen to you tomorrow. :whistle:


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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #323 on: April 28, 2022, 06:41:29 PM
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Reply #324 on: May 02, 2022, 02:09:06 PM
i had to adjust my chow day menu.
i suffered  freak accident yesterday,fracturing my jaw and breaking some teeth,i cannot use my entire MRE.
i had surgery this morning to mend my jaw. i'm fortunate that i still breathing.
out of necissity,all i can eat right now are the Lemon Creams,dipped in tea,so i don't have to chew [i'm not being "hardcore",that's really all i can stomach or eat now].
i had planned on  prepping my stuff on a camping stove but will have to scrap that idea.
i had to skip breakfast,supper will be the same as lunch.
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Reply #325 on: May 02, 2022, 05:11:42 PM
supper

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i can't use anything else from my kit since i can barely swallow.
best i could do for chow day.  ::)

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Reply #326 on: May 02, 2022, 05:22:36 PM
You don't have to do this now, you know.  The most important thing is that you get well and take care of yourself.  Whatever you did that broke your jaw and knocked out your teeth, don't do that again!


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Reply #327 on: May 02, 2022, 05:34:31 PM
You don't have to do this now, you know.  The most important thing is that you get well and take care of yourself.  Whatever you did that broke your jaw and knocked out your teeth, don't do that again!

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Really sorry to read of your injury, HARM. Hope you heal up quickly.  :tu:

Chow day doesn't require a participant to consume the entire GSMRE, only the bits he/she desires. Since HARM was able to use his GSMRE on his Chow day, if only in part, he still gets full credit.  :tu: No worries there.

Again, sounds like a really nasty injury, and I hope you heal up soon and can start chewing biltong again!   :tu:


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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #328 on: May 02, 2022, 07:11:30 PM
:iagree:

Really sorry to read of your injury, HARM. Hope you heal up quickly.  :tu:

Chow day doesn't require a participant to consume the entire GSMRE, only the bits he/she desires. Since HARM was able to use his GSMRE on his Chow day, if only in part, he still gets full credit.  :tu: No worries there.

Again, sounds like a really nasty injury, and I hope you heal up soon and can start chewing biltong again!   :tu:

thank you Nix.
yeah,was a close 1


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Re: Gas Station MRE II -- second helpings...
Reply #329 on: May 02, 2022, 07:12:29 PM
You don't have to do this now, you know.  The most important thing is that you get well and take care of yourself.  Whatever you did that broke your jaw and knocked out your teeth, don't do that again!

thanks Alan.
yeah,i'll certainly be more careful.
i just took pics of my lunch and supper.
the dunked biscuits are all i can eat now,since these get mushy after a quick dip.and i must have my cuppa [through a straw  ::)]
maxfac said i can eat soft solids tomorrow,i may try.
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