Post by: Nix on May 02, 2021, 08:00:35 PM
GSMRE challenge concept:
The legendary…sometimes loathed…military MRE. Call it a ‘meal ready to eat’, ‘mostly repugnant edibles’, ‘meal refuses to exit’, ‘meal rejected by enemy’, or a ‘meal rarely enjoyed.’ No matter the name, the MRE has a durable place in legend and lore. The only thing more durable than the MRE’s notoriety may be the MRE’s themselves. The shelf life was designed to be 5 years, but many are eaten decades later. Who knows how long these things really last......?
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Recent versions of the MRE often looks like they were compiled from snacks picked up at the local gas station…and that’s where the idea for this challenge was born.
In this challenge, participants….let’s call them ‘diners’…are going to take the idea of the MRE—an assortment of shelf-stable foods crammed into a small, man-portable, package—and develop their own ‘Gas Station MRE’ from items readily found shops, stores, or online. A ‘GSMRE’.
Each diner will create a 24-hour ration according to his or her dietary preferences. We’ll post snapshots of the completed GSMRE, leave it on the shelf for a week or so, then all consume our ‘rats’ on the same day.
Hopefully this challenge will spark some ideas for food and fuel to take on hikes, camping trips, or that escape to the hills when the zombie apocalypse arrives. If nothing else, it should be fun…and filling. By comparing notes and sharing dinning experiences we may all learn a little…and maybe even develop some respect for that thing known as the “MRE”.
Unfamiliar with MRE’s? Don’t worry, there are many resources out there. Complete menu lists are available on-line and videos abound on the Youtube. (Steve1989MREInfo (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2I6Et1JkidnnbWgJFiMeHA) is one of the best.)
Here’s a link to a review by Steve of a New Zealand 24-hour ration, a good place to start thinking about what you might want in your GSMRE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MafUjP88Lm0&t=1s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MafUjP88Lm0&t=1s)
To keep the challenge somewhat uniform (no pun intended), there are some DO’s and DON’T’s to be observed:
• DO use common sense and safe food handling practices while participating in this challenge. Food borne illness can cause serious illness and even death. If something doesn’t seem safe, DON’T eat it….don’t even touch it! Rule of thumb: if you can’t peel it, cook it.
• This is a 24 hour ‘mission’, so please DO assemble a 24-hour ration in the style of a military ration or MRE. Please DO post the contents and menu design for your ration.
• DO be sure the food in your GSMRE contains a minimum caloric value of 2400 Kcal (There is solid military reasoning behind this number). 3000 - 3700 Kcal is closer to the US military standard for calories in temperate climates.
• While 2400 Kcal is our minimum, DO add extra calories if you like—if you will be working or camping outside in a cold weather environment, you may wish to assemble a ration of 4000-5000 Kcal. Anartic trekkers aim for 7000 Kcal per day.
• Diners DON’T have to eat the entire ration as assembled. Military personnel typically eat only 75-80% of their rations. This can be a problem for sustained operations!
• DO make your ration tasty and appealing. One of the challenges of military ration designers is get troops to eat all their food.
• DO create a breakfast menu, midday meal/snack menu, and supper menu from what ever items you like. Additional snacks are permitted…even encouraged. You can use 2400 Kcal of snickers bars if you really want, but, remember this is the only food you’ll be eating for 24-hours.
• DO include beverages! Each menu should contain food and drink items. No MRE is complete without having some “Coffee, instant, type II” or a delicious “Beverage base powder, lemon” component. Participants will choose their own appealing beverage mixes to include in the GSMRE according to their personal preferences. Hint: Gatorade fruit punch really hits the spot on a hot day.
• DON’T include items that have a long cook or prep time. Military field rations are designed to be eaten quickly. If it can’t be prepared and eaten within 30 minutes, DON’T include it.
• DO ensure that each food item is shelf stable, safe for consumption after being left at room temperature for days, weeks, and months, and capable of being transported by backpack, school bag, or haversack.
• DO include food that can be heated up before serving. Warm rations are typically more palatable. Who doesn’t like a hot meal? Military rations around the world use different methods of reheating and some require hot water. For this challenge, all reheating methods are permitted and encouraged. However, any component that requires reheating or cooking, e.g. freeze-dried food, must be capable of being prepared using a camping stove or open fire.
• DO pack up all your items into a waterproof bag or sack capable of fitting into a backpack. Aim for a 2-gallon or 4L size maximum.
• DO include a separate bottle of hot sauce. You’ll be happy about that later. Just keepin’ it real….
How the GSMRE challenge will be run:
Today…until storage day: diners will sign up and begin assembling their “Gas Station MRE’s”.
May 31, 2021, aka “Storage Day”: Each participant will post a photo of their packed up GSMRE and store it in the proverbial “cool, dry spot”.
June 05, 2021, aka “Chow day”: Beginning at 0001 Local time…or whenever the alarm bell rings… each diner will consume the items in their MRE for the next 24 hours. No other food will be eaten during “Chow day”, just the stuff in your GSMRE. This includes beverages! Your carefully crafted menu plans may be disregarded…’cuz that’s what happens…but you are entirely reliant on your GSMRE (and extra water). Please post photos of meals eaten or action shots of that grape jelly on your face. Photos can be posted later if you don’t have internet access during Chow Day, but we want to see what you ate and how you ate it. As Steve would say, “let’s get that out on a tray!”
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June 06, 2021: GSMRE diners will be asked to provide some feedback on their rations and experiences. Did you have too much food? Too little? Was it too salty? Too sweet? Would more beverages have been nice? Did your ration survive the 7-day storage period? Let the other GSMRE sufferers diners know what worked...and what didn't!
If you are ready to grab a spork or ration spoon and jump in...and you should be...let's get started!
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Post by: Nix on May 02, 2021, 08:02:24 PM
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
Post by: magentus on May 02, 2021, 08:13:23 PM
GSMRE designers and diners02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
Post by: Nix on May 02, 2021, 08:15:45 PM
Post by: Nix on May 02, 2021, 08:16:36 PM
GSMRE designers and diners
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
Post by: Nix on May 02, 2021, 08:19:05 PM
Not judging....
Post by: magentus on May 02, 2021, 08:23:53 PM
Uh....Mags....I'm just thinking out loud here.... a 2-gallon sack of oats and a pail full of salt....not exactly what we mean by MRE....ya know? :pok:Have to work with what we got Nix. And that's a whole mess of oats and salt. 24/7 :dunno:
Not judging....
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 03, 2021, 12:08:46 AM
Have to work with what we got Nix. And that's a whole mess of oats and salt. 24/7 :dunno:No Hard Tacks (worm castles)?
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Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 12:13:32 AM
No Hard Tacks (worm castles)?
I think Mags is worried about the effects extra protein might have on the crew..... :rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 12:14:32 AM
Have to work with what we got Nix. And that's a whole mess of oats and salt. 24/7 :dunno:
Mags, I know you don't want to raise expectations, but perhaps you could add a few moldy raisins or rancid peanuts.....just for variety. :dunno:
Post by: ezdog on May 03, 2021, 01:40:08 AM
Can we use components from an MRE or is that just too silly?
I already keep some of that stuff around ....... just in case you know.
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Post by: ezdog on May 03, 2021, 01:45:43 AM
2 days in this house installing invisible speakers like we all do.
The Client thought this was hilarious too!
It was pretty funny
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Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 01:49:32 AM
Technical question
Can we use components from an MRE or is that just too silly?
I already keep some of that stuff around ....... just in case you know.
I'm in the same boat. I have some old bits and pieces from actual US MRE's stashed in with my fishing/camping gear. Never know wen that old peanut butter might come in handy.... :rofl:.
However, for purposes of this challenge, actual MRE's or MRE components are excluded. ( I meant to add that as a DON'T in the opening post, so thanks for reminding me. :tu: )
In keeping with the spirit of the "Gas Station" MRE, please use off-the shelf items that anyone could reasonably use. What can you use that you might find in a Gas Station, Mini-mart, Supermarket, or hardware store.
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 01:50:44 AM
I got stuck in a blizzard on a job in Maine a few years ago on my birthday of course and luckily I plan for this!
2 days in this house installing invisible speakers like we all do.
The Client thought this was hilarious too!
It was pretty funny
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For a while I kept a US MRE stashed in my truck in Winter.....just in case...... :tu:
Post by: Syncop8r on May 03, 2021, 01:57:23 AM
In keeping with the spirit of the "Gas Station" MRE, please use off-the shelf items that anyone could reasonably use. What can you use that you might find in a Gas Station, Mini-mart, Supermarket, or hardware store.Does that include petrol stations, for those of us who buy our fuel in liquid format? ;)
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 02:30:27 AM
Post by: Sos24 on May 03, 2021, 06:58:45 AM
For a while I kept a US MRE stashed in my truck in Winter.....just in case...... :tu:
My vehicle has two hidden compartments (about 8x18x3 inches each) that I keep some basic survival items in including MRE and freeze-dried meal components in. It also has a small emergency stove (like esbit). Never know when something might come in handy.
Post by: Sos24 on May 03, 2021, 07:08:18 AM
As I was telling the wife about it, she was like please no, probably knowing it is the kind of thing I would easily do and pretty much have before. Maybe she’ll change her mind.
Either way, because you mentioned “online”, I thought about this website I came across a while ago. The website sells all sorts of travel-size items, to include a decent selection of shelf-stable non-perishable food items.
https://www.minimus.biz/foodmain.aspx
Post by: Sea Monster on May 03, 2021, 09:02:09 AM
Is this supposed to be a challenge or a tuesday?
If we're doing nicknames, call me "Mr Sulphites"
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 11:15:51 AM
No Hard Tacks (worm castles)?Who do you think we are Hevy? Not one of those posh u boats from up that London y'know.
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Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 11:21:18 AM
I could..... If I wanted a full scale riot on my hands. First it's moldy peanuts and raisins, then it's fresh peanuts and raisins, then it's 'can we start' Fresh Air Friday' and 'Lights on April' again, and before you know it they want the moon on a stick.
Mags, I know you don't want to raise expectations, but perhaps you could add a few moldy raisins or rancid peanuts.....just for variety. :dunno:
The only reason they haven't rioted already is the starvation fatigue. And they can't see in the dark
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 11:22:40 AM
I’m not sure whether or not I will participate.It would a shame to not use that resource Sos :pok:
As I was telling the wife about it, she was like please no, probably knowing it is the kind of thing I would easily do and pretty much have before. Maybe she’ll change her mind.
Either way, because you mentioned “online”, I thought about this website I came across a while ago. The website sells all sorts of travel-size items, to include a decent selection of shelf-stable non-perishable food items.
https://www.minimus.biz/foodmain.aspx
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 11:24:33 AM
24 hours of servo food?Ah, you're the man to get tips from then eh Mr Sulphites. What can you recommend for a rip roaring Tuesday Banquet?
Is this supposed to be a challenge or a tuesday?
If we're doing nicknames, call me "Mr Sulphites"
Post by: comis on May 03, 2021, 02:34:45 PM
Where do I sign up?
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 02:42:54 PM
Nix, you had me at Gas station!Right here
Where do I sign up?
GSMRE designers and diners
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 02:58:22 PM
I’m not sure whether or not I will participate.
As I was telling the wife about it, she was like please no, probably knowing it is the kind of thing I would easily do and pretty much have before. Maybe she’ll change her mind.
Either way, because you mentioned “online”, I thought about this website I came across a while ago. The website sells all sorts of travel-size items, to include a decent selection of shelf-stable non-perishable food items.
https://www.minimus.biz/foodmain.aspx
Ah, c'mon....it'll be fun! :pok:
It is essentially a one-day group challenge.....with snacks. What could be better?
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 03:07:04 PM
GSMRE designers and diners:
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 03, 2021, 03:28:22 PM
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 03:40:09 PM
I wouldn't miss this! Thanks Jack! Now if we could only trade the goodies like we did.... :rofl:
:rofl: Yeah, the trading was always a fun part of the MRE expereince. I'd trade just about anything for the cheese spread and some crackers. :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 03, 2021, 04:06:51 PM
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 03, 2021, 05:30:16 PM
Can we just vacuum-seal a pizza? :pok:
I'll give the rules and stuff another read later, but what the heck. Let's do this. Bon Appétit! :cheers:
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 05:35:58 PM
Believe it or not, there is a "Pizza Slice MRE".
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Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 05:38:20 PM
I'm doing a sort of keto diet for May.
You might look at June 05, "Chow Day", as being a 'cheat day', or....you could pioneer a keto-MRE....heheheh. Nuts, Jerky, sugar-free beverage base, powdered eggs.....
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 03, 2021, 05:51:37 PM
Pistachios:
400g
10040kJ :salute:
Expiry Date: About a year
Fits in a pocket.
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Did I win? :rofl:
Ok, I won't include any pistachios... Which makes my diner name of "Pistachio King" rather pointless... :think:
Also, wow! That's a ton of calories! :ahhh I'd better limit my pistachio intake... It's why I'm starting a keto diet now.
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 05:57:20 PM
"Lunch break is no picnic in Antarctica, during a 56-day storm. Wind-blown snow pelted Will Steger and his 1989-1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition, the first to cross the continent — 3,741 miles — by dogsled. Courtesy of Will Steger"
In the opening post, I mentioned that polar explorers have a huge calorie requirement. In his ill-fated attempt to get to the South Pole (and back), Captain Robert F. Scott and his team were seriously under-eating. This lack of food was likely a contributing factor to team members developing frostbite and succumbing to the cold, as well as not having the energy to complete the final 11 miles of their journey.
A snap of the Scott team's 'MRE':
(https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/one-man-day-ration.jpg)
"The food ration in the picture supplied around 4600 calories per day. Scott and his men were effectively on a starvation diet that didn't fulfill their needs leading to a loss of weight and condition which contributed to their suffering and loss."
Quote
-- National Geographic
The staple food of Scott's five-man party was pemmican, a mixture of dried beef and fat, to which water was added. Researchers have calculated that the team's rations, which also included pony meat and lots of biscuits, were 2,000 to 3,000 calories short of the daily intake necessary to keep up with the extreme physical demands.
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 06:01:09 PM
Ok, I won't include any pistachios... Which makes my diner name of "Pistachio King" rather pointless... :think:
Also, wow! :ahhh That's a ton of calories! :ahhh I'd limit my pistachio intake... It's why I'm starting a keto diet now.
Love pistachios! And they are very healthy (I'm told). Maybe it's the exercise of opening them up...... I'm definitely adding Pistachios to my ration!
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 03, 2021, 06:03:31 PM
I can't come up with a better diner name. I was thinking "Dances with cloves" but what does that even mean?
So, I'll remain the Pistachio King, and try to acquire a small baggie of pistachios, maybe 80-100g, to make it a reasonable addition to my MRE.
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 03, 2021, 06:05:15 PM
Love pistachios! And they are very healthy (I'm told).
Not if you eat a bucketful, which I end up doing every time. :facepalm:
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 06:05:57 PM
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 06:07:44 PM
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Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 06:10:32 PM
Not if you eat a bucketful, which I end up doing every time. :facepalm:But this is why you're the Pistachio King your highness :cheers:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 03, 2021, 06:16:45 PM
But this is why you're the Pistachio King your highness :cheers:
Nah, I forsook my crown in favour of another title. :cheers:
I will henceforth be known as the "Can Opener Connoisseur" :tu:
Which means I must buy and test the P38 and P51 can openers. It might allow me a place in the Old School Challenge as well. :think:
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 06:19:35 PM
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 06:19:57 PM
Oh, and I will be including an Australian delicacy in my MRE. An item I have seen in Ozzie MRE's (or rations...or what ever they call their pre-packaged chow...)Vinda'Roo' curry?
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Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 06:20:30 PM
(but, no)
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 06:21:05 PM
Nah, I forsook my crown in favour of another title. :cheers:Well you'll always be my Pistachio King
I will henceforth be known as the "Can Opener Connoisseur" :tu:
Which means I must buy and test the P38 and P51 can openers. It might allow me a place in the Old School Challenge as well. :think:
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 06:21:55 PM
:gimme:Kookaburitto?
(but, no)
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 06:23:14 PM
( Is that a thing? :think: )
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 03, 2021, 06:24:34 PM
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 06:26:20 PM
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 06:27:40 PM
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Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 06:29:51 PM
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 06:42:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/wTpXCxU.jpg)
It's definitely vegemite :facepalm:
What on Earth would lead you to think that!? :think:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 03, 2021, 07:05:48 PM
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Post by: ezdog on May 03, 2021, 07:05:53 PM
Feel free to pick a name from the supplies already on hand in the car
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Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 07:10:42 PM
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 07:11:48 PM
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07 ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
Post by: ezdog on May 03, 2021, 07:25:42 PM
:tu: Welcome to the games 'Chow Hound'!When somethings right its just right!
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Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 07:42:32 PM
Post by: Borg on May 03, 2021, 07:58:51 PM
Ok so it has to sit on a shelf for 1 week with no refrigeration, this will take some thought but i'm sure it's doable, im in
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07 ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08 Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
Post by: eamo on May 03, 2021, 08:06:49 PM
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07 ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08 Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09 Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 08:09:12 PM
I used to work with an old guy years ago when you were talking to him he would quite often rake around in his trouser pockets and pull out a pork pie or a boiled egg, pack of crisps or something then start munching away on it, he really was a walking mre dispenser :D
I want to be that guy when I grow up..... :D
Ok so it has to sit on a shelf for 1 week with no refrigeration, this will take some thought but i'm sure it's doable, im in.
Yes....you've nicely stated the challenge in about 1/100th of the verbage I used...... :facepalm:
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 08:10:04 PM
I've sucked at every challenge i've ever started here, but, this is a subject close to my stomach, i'll give it a go i guess . . .
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07 ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08 Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09 Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
:rofl:
Fantastic to have you and Turnip the Beet join in! :tu:
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 08:18:02 PM
I've sucked at every challenge i've ever started here, but, this is a subject close to my stomach, i'll give it a go i guess . . .Bear in mind though Eamo, you can't just collect the items for your GSMRE and then chuck them all in the river to fend for themselves
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07 ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08 Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09 Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 08:18:38 PM
:facepalm:
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 08:21:12 PM
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 08:28:41 PM
• DO pack up all your items into a waterproof bag or sack capable of fitting into a backpack. Aim for a 2-gallon or 4L size maximum.
:oops: I just realized...as I was thinking about finding a bag for me GSMRE...that I made a boneheaded conversion error in my opening post. 2 gallons is closer to 7.5L. I should have said, "Aim for a 2-gallon or 8L size maximum."
Doesn't really matter, as long as your GSMRE can fit into a backpack and be carried up a hill without the use of supplemental oxygen.
Sorry for the lack of metric literacy. :facepalm:
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 08:35:46 PM
Post by: ezdog on May 03, 2021, 08:52:36 PM
I think you might want to proof read this one again?
:oops: I just realized...as I was thinking about finding a bag for me GSMRE...that I made a boneheaded conversion error in my opening post. 2 gallons is closer to 7.5L. I should have said, "Aim for a 2-gallon or 8L size maximum.
Doesn't really matter, as long as your GSMRE can fit into a back pack and be carried up a hill without the use of supplemental oxygen.
Sorry for the lack of metric illiteracy. :facepalm:
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Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 03, 2021, 09:33:20 PM
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07 ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08 Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09 Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10 Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
Post by: Sos24 on May 03, 2021, 09:58:37 PM
Excellent! Glad you are joining in. :tu:I actually have a couple that I got to try a couple months ago and haven’t done so yet.
Believe it or not, there is a "Pizza Slice MRE".
(https://images.bonanzastatic.com/afu/images/ddc7/4947/f4df_9318288226/__57.jpg)
Post by: eamo on May 03, 2021, 10:08:34 PM
Bear in mind though Eamo, you can't just collect the items for your GSMRE and then chuck them all in the river to fend for themselves
Why not?
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 10:23:51 PM
I think you might want to proof read this one again?
:facepalm: Yeah....time to switch to decaf. :rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 10:24:37 PM
I actually have a couple that I got to try a couple months ago and haven’t done so yet.
:popcorn:
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 10:30:22 PM
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07 ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08 Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09 Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10 Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
Well, well.....this is an unexpected surprise. I'm curious to see if you'll last the full 24-hours without an espresso machine.
Rule clarification due to last minute personnel changes:
• DO be sure to pack all the beverages you'll need for Chow Day (05 June 2021). DON'T use a porter, valet, or Sherpa to haul your espresso machine about with you.
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2021, 10:32:23 PM
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 10:33:40 PM
I actually have a couple that I got to try a couple months ago and haven’t done so yet.
Of course during Chow Day you'll be limited to commercial products. But I doubt that will slow you down. :pok:
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 10:35:29 PM
It's happening, it's really happening
I just invested in Mars Inc. The chocolate company...... :ahhh
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 10:36:29 PM
Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 10:41:55 PM
We still need Sos to join in...... :-[
For that matter, Hevy & Vitor could do this challenge together.... :pok:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 03, 2021, 10:59:14 PM
You're a Genius!
(My wife looked at me with dangerous eyes...)
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Post by: Nix on May 03, 2021, 11:43:12 PM
(My wife looked at me with dangerous eyes...)
Tell her that you'll be sure to include lots of heart healthy pistachios and other nuts. And maybe some dried fruit, too. :D
Steve1989 did a review of a Brazilian Navy MRE:
Brazilian Navy ration (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R1t8InSD8A&list=TLPQMDMwNTIwMjG8hEULrkXSFg&index=2).
People were upset because he didn't use the Brazilian farina properly. I'm still not sure how farina is meant to be eaten...... :dunno:
Post by: Sos24 on May 04, 2021, 12:09:24 AM
Well, well.....this is an unexpected surprise. I'm curious to see if you'll last the full 24-hours without an espresso machine.
Rule clarification due to last minute personnel changes:
• DO be sure to pack all the beverages you'll need for Chow Day (05 June 2021). DON'T use a porter, valet, or Sherpa to haul your espresso machine about with you.
They do make mini espresso makers for camping.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/dbc5133536abdafd71cc290153b55005.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 12:13:20 AM
They do make mini espresso makers for camping.
Maybe Fuzzbucket can make it through this challenge....... :rofl:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 04, 2021, 12:13:54 AM
Tell her that you'll be sure to include lots of heart healthy pistachios and other nuts. And maybe some dried fruit, too. :D
Steve1989 did a review of a Brazilian Navy MRE:
Brazilian Navy ration (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R1t8InSD8A&list=TLPQMDMwNTIwMjG8hEULrkXSFg&index=2).
People were upset because he didn't use the Brazilian farina properly. I'm still not sure how farina is meant to be eaten...... :dunno:
Ah... Navy... Our Lucky guys in white!
(Army, was my only possible option)
Steve is a great guy! I like his videos!
Farina (Farinha mandioca) is a staple food very (really) common in north and northeastern.
Put It to absorb the liquid on beans or beef gravy... Problem solved.
Here (southwest), we mix it with butter, onions, scrambled eggs, bacon or pancetta to make "Farofa". And eat It with beans.
(People made a unnecesary noise about It. Troll behavior...).
About our MRE: I think It is great! I could eat our MRE everyday.
When we had Feijoada in the MRE... Lucky day!
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Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 12:18:34 AM
Ah... Navy... Our Lucky guys in white!
(Army, was my only possible option)
Steve is a great guy! I like his videos!
Farina (Farinha mandioca) is a staple food very (really) common in north and northeastern.
Put It to absorb the liquid on beans or beef gravy... Problem solved.
Here (southwest), we mix it with butter, onions, scrambled eggs, bacon or pancetta to make "Farofa". And eat It with beans.
(People made a unnecesary noise about It. Troll behavior...).
About our MRE: I think It is great! I could eat our MRE everyday.
When we had Feijoada in the MRE... Lucky day!
A restaurant downtown was advertising Feijoada on the menu today! Sadly, I had already eaten....... :cry:
Thanks for the information about farinha! :tu: I'd like to give Farofa a try! :tu:
Post by: Sos24 on May 04, 2021, 12:48:06 AM
Of course during Chow Day you'll be limited to commercial products. But I doubt that will slow you down. :pok:
Bridgford does make their products commercially available and don’t even label them as MRE.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/fcd5d6300bd2f420a3322354af31006b.jpg)
There are actually several companies now that make commercially available MRE style meals. Some don’t even look like MREs.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/b2c8fd54b7324e3b3ffca1b15034a766.jpg)
Post by: Sos24 on May 04, 2021, 01:19:20 AM
We still need Sos to join in...... :-[
OK. I’m in and even with the wife’s concurrence, as long as I include some good (not sodium laden and somewhat healthy) food.
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07 ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08 Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09 Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10 Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11 Sos24 aka “Concrete Camp Chef”
Now for a couple clarifying questions:
- you mention freeze dried meals, I live just a couple miles from an REI which carries some nice freeze dried meals for backpackers. Would one of those for say dinner count?
- Is repackaging items to smaller single serve or less bulky packages allowed? Example: oatmeal in plastic bag instead of single serve cup like sold in gas station, macaroni and cheese removed from box, chips or crackers that come in big bag or box broken down in smaller bag for space.
- The bag just has to fit the food as long as other implements or accessories (stove, spork, bowl, french press pot) could still be carried in pack, correct?
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 01:40:39 AM
There are actually several companies now that make commercially available MRE style meals. Some don’t even look like MREs.
Given the convenience of some of these packaged foods, I'm surprised I don't see them more often. (Maybe I'm not looking carefully enough......)
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 01:42:20 AM
01 Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02 Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03 Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04 comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05 Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06 ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07 ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08 Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09 Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10 Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11 Sos24 aka “Concrete Camp Chef”
Excellent to have you joining in, Sos!
I'm going to check with SteveC to see if we have enough participation to qualify for a badge. :tu:
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 04, 2021, 01:44:18 AM
I'll have to figure out what I would do here. Aside from morning coffee, I take just one regrettably large and unhealthy meal each evening. :popcorn:
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 04, 2021, 01:46:21 AM
Bridgford does make their products commercially available and don’t even label them as MRE.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/fcd5d6300bd2f420a3322354af31006b.jpg)
There are actually several companies now that make commercially available MRE style meals. Some don’t even look like MREs.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/b2c8fd54b7324e3b3ffca1b15034a766.jpg)
What other "wet backpacker" meals do you know of in the US? Everything I come across is freeze-dried, but in the UK they have Wayfarer meals that just need to be warmed up, like MREs
Post by: Sos24 on May 04, 2021, 02:03:55 AM
What other "wet backpacker" meals do you know of in the US? Everything I come across is freeze-dried, but in the UK they have Wayfarer meals that just need to be warmed up, like MREs
I’m not sure if packers would really want the MRE style meals, mainly because of the weight factor. The MRE companies I know of are ones that manufacture military meals but also sell commercially or ones that make meals styled after military MREs. The main ones, I know of are:
- Sopakco
- Ameriqual
- MRE Star
- Bridgford
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 02:08:07 AM
Now for a couple clarifying questions:
- you mention freeze dried meals, I live just a couple miles from an REI which carries some nice freeze dried meals for backpackers. Would one of those for say dinner count?
- Is repackaging items to smaller single serve or less bulky packages allowed? Example: oatmeal in plastic bag instead of single serve cup like sold in gas station, macaroni and cheese removed from box, chips or crackers that come in big bag or box broken down in smaller bag for space.
- The bag just has to fit the food as long as other implements or accessories (stove, spork, bowl, french press pot) could still be carried in pack, correct?
Super questions, Sos! :tu:
• Military rations around the world differ in how they are created. Even the US Cold Weather ration uses freeze dried foods to save weight. The old LRP ration used to utilize freeze dried meals, too. I don't know about the current versions. So to be inclusive, yes, freeze dried components are permitted. (I have my eye on some freeze dried eggs for my breakfast element.)
• Mags and I debated the bulk foods question a bit. I leaned toward using items that are prepackaged. E.g. allow small boxes/bags of raisins but not a small home-packed bag of raisins. In the end, Mags' wisdom won out. GSMRE designers may package their own bulk foods, but with two caveats: 1) safe food handling and storage is paramount, and 2) since we are trying to ensure a minimum of 2400 Kcal, repackaged items, e.g. a baggie of raisins, should be measured in some way so the calorie content can be estimated with some accuracy. As long as your MRE can be safely stored and meets the 2400 Kcal requirement, you are good to proceed.
(Side note: there is an Israeli ration called the 'Manot Krav' which is essentially a box of canned tuna, canned corn, canned halvah, some tinned meat, and maybe some canned olives. It is meant to feed a small squad, so it isn't really all that portable or convenient to carry, but it does demonstrate the wide range of MRE thoughts.)
• Size. My "2-gallon or 8L" size constraint is just a guide. I based that on, roughly, the size of 3 US MRE's (three meals for 24 hours). The focus here is on packability and portability....'cuz that's what one does with an MRE. If your food items fit in a 8L bay, I think you have met the goal perfectly.
Most MRE's are compromises in design. They try to be small, calorie dense, easy to prepare, easy to eat, durable, safe, and palatable. The US "First Strike Ration" is a great example. It was designed to be used for 24 hours, have a certain size, and have 2400 Kcal + 400 Kcal of extra carbs.
Here is what I'm planning for my GSMRE:
• Accessory pouch ('cuz every MRE needs an accessory pouch!) with clean up stuff, a utensil, some condiments, and goodies. I'm aiming for what I would have liked as an accessory pouch when I used MRE's as part of my job.
• Breakfast pouch: 800 Kcal of food and drink
• Lunch pouch: 800 Kcal of food and drink
• Dinner pouch: 800 Kcal of food and drink
• Snack pouch: 400-600 Kcal of food and drink
I plan on putting mine in a backpack and either going camping or for a good hike (so I can get some field experience with my ration). I am willing to bet that I won't eat more than 75% of what include in my MRE (and military studies show about only 75-80% of an MRE is typically eaten.).
Also in my pack will be a small stove, a water bottle, mug, and a cooking vessel of some kind. Those items don't count as part of the MRE, they are gear. :D
Post by: ezdog on May 04, 2021, 03:03:06 AM
What other "wet backpacker" meals do you know of in the US? Everything I come across is freeze-dried, but in the UK they have Wayfarer meals that just need to be warmed up, like MREsWell Hormel for one makes an actual buttload of selections of meals like these under the guise of convenience packaging.
I imagine they offer no actual nutritional value and even less taste but they are ready to go at any time just how they are stored for a long time too!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210504/98044476db8007ff8cb8bfca1c461dc0.jpg)
You can also buy all forms of Rice and Beans and even Rice& Beans together in packs ready to dig right into and I have tried these too so I could know what I might be getting into before I made myself just in case.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210504/9fa800a82659d41322d2b4def6ea95ce.jpg)
Tell me this does not look tasty?!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210504/af8b2a6d49baef96b802d32c609e5c4d.jpg)
And then of course there are Spam Singles which are just exactly what it sounds like they are and clearly a solid base of anyones home made MRE platform too,or at least I plan on having some on board!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210504/7c52e127c3dce86ebe0ea7580c1c7267.jpg)
I actually got into an argument with some guy somewhere not too long ago who would not accept the definition of MRE as "ready to Eat" and argued they require cooking or reconstitution of some kind?
I do not think the freeze dried stuff is an MRE either but more of a survival or camping meal as they are just not really ready to eat as packaged at all?
I mean really can the words "Ready to Eat" really stand to be interpreted?
For the purpose of this exercise though I do not care in the least!
In the name of Science and all. :dunno:
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 04, 2021, 03:14:23 AM
Post by: ezdog on May 04, 2021, 03:18:58 AM
Those Hormel meals are a staple of my on the road diet :facepalm:
Another wise road warrior like myself!
They are also 99 cents pretty often and I promise I have a stockpile right next to my 'Rona Toilet Paper,they really seemed to go together too.
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 03:24:17 AM
I actually got into an argument with some guy somewhere not too long ago who would not accept the definition of MRE as "ready to Eat" and argued they require cooking or reconstitution of some kind?
I do not think the freeze dried stuff is an MRE either but more of a survival or camping meal as they are just not really ready to eat as packaged at all?
I mean really can the words "Ready to Eat" really stand to be interpreted?
:iagree: MRE means 'Meal, ready to eat.' I think one of the strenghts of the MRE is that can be opened and eaten cold--zero prep aside from opening it up.
But in this day and age the term 'MRE has come to encompass many rations. As I said earlier, the US military Cold Weather Ration has freeze-dried elements that require hot water to reconstitute. I think there are other NATO countries that call their freeze dried rations "MREs". Doesn't really make sense, but the usage has broadened.
For our purposes, 'MRE' means a ration that can be quickly prepared and eaten.
And....keep in mind...some of the components of a genuine US MRE require water: the drink mixes, shakes, and beverages all need water, hot or cold. So even the original 'meal, ready to eat' needs water for some components.
:cheers:
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 03:27:32 AM
And then of course there are Spam Singles which are just exactly what it sounds like they are and clearly a solid base of anyones home made MRE platform too,or at least I plan on having some on board!
Spam Singles are a guilty pleasure of mine. I'll surely have one in my GSMRE! :like:
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 04, 2021, 03:34:05 AM
Spam Singles are a guilty pleasure of mine. I'll surely have one in my GSMRE! :like:
entire cans of Spam are a guilty pleasure of mine :facepalm:
Over the last year, I've tried quite a few canned seafood products.
For science, and all that.
It was also an excuse to use the Victorinox Hook, and I secretly hoped that the pull tabs would fail. :whistle:
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 03:43:12 AM
(http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Spam2.jpg)
Spam was used by American, British, and Soviet military personnel during the war. It was included in Red Cross packages to allied POW's. Australians had 'bully beef', a similar concept. I'm sure that Yanks and Aussies swapped Spam for Bully Beef when they were fighting in the Pacific together, but I haven't seen confirmation of that.
Eventually the Allied troops ate so much Spam they came to loathe the stuff, but after the war Spam remained popular in parts of the US and Asia.
So....yes...Spam has earned a place in my GSMRE! :salute:
Post by: Sea Monster on May 04, 2021, 09:25:12 AM
You should able to get buy on the contents of your cash stash, a poor man's MRE shouldn't be out of reach for a...poor man.
You can really get into the spirit of things (and cost effectiveness!) by buying things that are already past their best before!
This image has 13330 kj in it (more if you eat the packaging...) or around 3185 kcal, and cost about $11.50 AUD - This is roughly the same price as a Royale with Cheese with chips and a coke, which has a measly 983 kcal.
For those watching their macros, it's about
118 g Protein
169 g Fats
293 g Carbs
and enough salt to kill a horse.
Plenty of water recommended :P
You eat the chips first - it gets rid of the the biggest item, and you can use the package as a rubbish bag for the rest.
I'm not an amateur.
Edit: I've checked my work book, and I'll be on the road on Chow Day, so that's makes this even easier. I'll add a 500ml can of my energy drink of choice, and I'm set :D
Edit 2: I don't know if I'll include it in my final menu, but my "secret weapon" for travel food is....https://www.plumrose.com.au/products/canned-meat/hotdogs/
It doesn't quite have the cachet of spiced ham in a can, but I find it a nice treat, and they can be readily prepared in any billy can (or the modern equivalent - a jetboil)
You don't even need extra water, you just use the stuff in the tin! (you might not want to use it for your coffee though :-\ )
the size and weight of it making it not great for hiking, but if you've got a vehicle and ample space handy, they're great.
Post by: Sea Monster on May 04, 2021, 09:44:18 AM
The Australian MRE has 24 hours worth of food in the same amount of space as the USA has for 1 meal. In your "2-Gallon" guide, you could carry a week's worth of Australian (or New Zealand, I believe they're basically the same?) MREs.
I don't know that you'd want to *eat* a week's worth.
Here's a video of some dude pulling one apart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z8_Xf5tZ5k
I note that his is a 2016 one.
I happen to know, as I did some truck driving for a supplier of this stuff years ago, that the "Brand name" stuff (fish, chocolates, cheese) wasn't always in it. I don't know when they added it (prior to 2016, obviously), but it's a (relatively) recent upgrade.
Post by: magentus on May 04, 2021, 10:45:30 AM
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 03:45:42 PM
Sea Monster's Servo Subsistence Specifications
You should able to get buy on the contents of your cash stash, a poor man's MRE shouldn't be out of reach for a...poor man.
You can really get into the spirit of things (and cost effectiveness!) by buying things that are already past their best before!
This image has 13330 kj in it (more if you eat the packaging...) or around 3185 kcal, and cost about $11.50 AUD - This is roughly the same price as a Royale with Cheese with chips and a coke, which has a measly 983 kcal.
For those watching their macros, it's about
118 g Protein
169 g Fats
293 g Carbs
and enough salt to kill a horse.
Plenty of water recommended :P
You eat the chips first - it gets rid of the the biggest item, and you can use the package as a rubbish bag for the rest.
I'm not an amateur.
Edit: I've checked my work book, and I'll be on the road on Chow Day, so that's makes this even easier. I'll add a 500ml can of my energy drink of choice, and I'm set :D
Edit 2: I don't know if I'll include it in my final menu, but my "secret weapon" for travel food is....https://www.plumrose.com.au/products/canned-meat/hotdogs/
It doesn't quite have the cachet of spiced ham in a can, but I find it a nice treat, and they can be readily prepared in any billy can (or the modern equivalent - a jetboil)
You don't even need extra water, you just use the stuff in the tin! (you might not want to use it for your coffee though :-\ )
the size and weight of it making it not great for hiking, but if you've got a vehicle and ample space handy, they're great.
(https://s2.qwant.com/thumbr/0x380/f/a/8fddb416d613c689d4d0d4f0dfc5b2612db10aa47802441d3decaa47947d30/abd059b629ab5957dfb1ebda0e9e06cb--funny-mormon-memes-lds-memes.jpg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2F736x%2Fab%2Fd0%2F59%2Fabd059b629ab5957dfb1ebda0e9e06cb--funny-mormon-memes-lds-memes.jpg&q=0&b=1&p=0&a=0)
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 03:49:28 PM
Edit: I've checked my work book, and I'll be on the road on Chow Day, so that's makes this even easier. I'll add a 500ml can of my energy drink of choice, and I'm set :D
We timed this one so that Chow Day would be on a Saturday to make it a bit easier for participation and play. Sorry you'll be working over the weekend, Mr Sulfites!
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 04:04:38 PM
Separate post, so as not to sully my earlier contribution -
The Australian MRE has 24 hours worth of food in the same amount of space as the USA has for 1 meal. In your "2-Gallon" guide, you could carry a week's worth of Australian (or New Zealand, I believe they're basically the same?) MREs.
I don't know that you'd want to *eat* a week's worth.
Here's a video of some dude pulling one apart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z8_Xf5tZ5k
I note that his is a 2016 one.
I happen to know, as I did some truck driving for a supplier of this stuff years ago, that the "Brand name" stuff (fish, chocolates, cheese) wasn't always in it. I don't know when they added it (prior to 2016, obviously), but it's a (relatively) recent upgrade.
Good looking ration. I think US MREs started using more 'brand name' items as well. Skittles and M&Ms spring to mind. As Sos pointed out earlier, some the apparently nondescript items in a ration are just off-the-shelf products that get a dull beige wrapper. The snack pretzel we know as 'Combos' is a good example. So it may be that the recognizable packaging is not a food upgrade but a convenience. Some have suggested that it might be a 'moral booster' to find familiar food items in the old lunch bag. :dunno:
Post by: McStitchy on May 04, 2021, 07:33:55 PM
No cooking skills needed?
- 2400 Kcal minimum
- To fit easily into a Backpack
- Must survive a week storage in a cool and dry place (no refrigerator)
...and I actually need to survive on it for 24hrs?
:think: I'll give it a try :salute:
GSMRE Designers & Diners:
01. Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02. Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03. Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04. comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05. Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06. ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07. ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08. Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09. Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10. Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11. Sos24 aka “Concrete Camp Chef”
12. McStitchy aka "Backwards Cuisine veteran"
Post by: Sos24 on May 04, 2021, 08:27:35 PM
:iagree: MRE means 'Meal, ready to eat.' I think one of the strenghts of the MRE is that can be opened and eaten cold--zero prep aside from opening it up.
But in this day and age the term 'MRE has come to encompass many rations. As I said earlier, the US military Cold Weather Ration has freeze-dried elements that require hot water to reconstitute. I think there are other NATO countries that call their freeze dried rations "MREs". Doesn't really make sense, but the usage has broadened.
For our purposes, 'MRE' means a ration that can be quickly prepared and eaten.
And....keep in mind...some of the components of a genuine US MRE require water: the drink mixes, shakes, and beverages all need water, hot or cold. So even the original 'meal, ready to eat' needs water for some components.
:cheers:
I agree completely on the ready-to-eat, which is why I asked the question about freeze dried for the purposes of this exercise.
But I will also add that if you consider some trends in the ultralight thru-hiker world, freeze dried foods can be closer than you think to ready to eat. Depending on the climate, many thru-hikers will do cold-soaking of freeze-dried food. The hikers add water to the meal that they plan to eat earlier in the day, so that when the arrive at camp the meal has already been reconstituted and as long as you don’t mind eating cold then it is ready to eat. There are even some methods where the meal could be somewhat warm before the end of the hike, like solar bags (which I have a few) or the “crotch pot”.
Post by: Sea Monster on May 04, 2021, 08:32:36 PM
Good looking ration. I think US MREs started using more 'brand name' items as well. Skittles and M&Ms spring to mind. As Sos pointed out earlier, some the apparently nondescript items in a ration are just off-the-shelf products that get a dull beige wrapper. The snack pretzel we know as 'Combos' is a good example. So it may be that the recognizable packaging is not a food upgrade but a convenience. Some have suggested that it might be a 'moral booster' to find familiar food items in the old lunch bag. :dunno:
I suspect there's a few layers to it - and I doubt any of it has to do with morale.
In Australia we have
a) Limited number of producers/suppliers/packaging companies
b) A small government.
This means that whether something comes in a custom or wholesale or retail "pack" depends on how bothered the supplier can be to meet a contract requirement.
(Side note, back in the bad old days, 90s and before, there was heaps of government department stuff getting around - Furniture, stationery, cutlery, all sorts. Nowadays the government pretty much just shops retail.
Side side note - half our government is actually contracted services anyway, in order to make the "actual" government departments look slimmer they cut down all the department staffing and resources, then give juicy contracts to their mates (or themselves) to deliver the services the government used to manage....that is getting way off topic though)
I suspect when the government went to the (for example, M&Ms) and said "we want to buy M&Ms for our MREs" - Mr M&M asked "How many?" and when Mr Government replied "10,000" then Mr M&M said "Cool story bro, they're in aisle three, you can have the same ones as everyone else"
Occasionally we'll get a Groupon with our NZ buddies, and that "buying power"may have been able to swing something like the plain clothes noodles...
I don't know if it's a rule or if it has a name, but something like the USA Berry Compliant thing, our government has to provide preferential purchasing to Australian (and in particular Indigenous Australian owned) businesses - so if you're the only manufacture selling Ramen, then the government is (more or less) required to buy them from you - there's a work around for this though - your company might actually just be repackaging another manufacturer's goods into brown wrappers to fulfill a contract for the government - this meets the governments desire for brown packaging, and to have an "Australian" supplier - whilst really you're doing F-all being a middle man, wasting some resources with extra transit, handling, and packaging steps, and adding a cut for yourself.
Ahh....business.
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 08:55:16 PM
GSMRE Designers & Diners:
01. Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02. Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03. Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04. comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05. Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06. ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07. ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08. Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09. Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10. Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11. Sos24 aka “Concrete Camp Chef”
12. McStitchy aka "Backwards Cuisine veteran"
Oh, Stitchy..... :facepalm:
I thought you were above this sort of thing.......
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 04, 2021, 09:18:19 PM
Post by: McStitchy on May 04, 2021, 09:19:22 PM
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 09:32:21 PM
I agree completely on the ready-to-eat, which is why I asked the question about freeze dried for the purposes of this exercise.
But I will also add that if you consider some trends in the ultralight thru-hiker world, freeze dried foods can be closer than you think to ready to eat. Depending on the climate, many thru-hikers will do cold-soaking of freeze-dried food. The hikers add water to the meal that they plan to eat earlier in the day, so that when the arrive at camp the meal has already been reconstituted and as long as you don’t mind eating cold then it is ready to eat. There are even some methods where the meal could be somewhat warm before the end of the hike, like solar bags (which I have a few) or the “crotch pot”.
Yeah, I know some hikers will toss a handful of couscous, a bullion package, and water into a jar, toss it in the backpack in the AM and consume in the PM. Fairly hardcore and I've never done that. For me, cold soaking was a 'bridge too far', it sounds like life on the U-boat and I thought it'd be nice for mags to have a brief change. The specter of cold soaking is why I included a '30 minute prep and eat' time limit--just to keep it focused on convenience foods that were 99% 'ready-to-eat'. :D
When mags and I were cooking this one up, we thought it would be nice to incorporate the broader view of what a ration is. Since military rations now include everything from freeze dried "Chicken Tikka Masala" to cans of corn to packs of energy gel, it is hard to set strict limits on what might be included in a DIY 'MRE'. With the "Gas Station" element, I started to envision this as a challenge where one might be heading out of town....perhaps to rendezvous with the U-boat for extraction and a life of cold soaking at sea...with the need to quickly pick up 24 - 72 hours of food.
In terms of running a challenge where people can test and share ideas for hiking, camping, road-tripping, or fleeing the zombies, a broader, more civilian, view seemed to have greater benefit for all participants. While still keeping it fun. Hopefully.... :dunno:
Post by: Sea Monster on May 04, 2021, 09:51:45 PM
When mags and I were cooking this one up, we thought it would be nice to incorporate the broader view of what a ration is. Since military rations includes everything from freeze dried "Chicken Tikka Masala" to cans of corn to packs energy gel, it is hard to set strict limits on what might be included in a DIY 'MRE'. With the "Gas Station" element, I started to envision this as a challenge where one might be heading out of town....perhaps to rendezvous with the U-boat for extraction and a life of cold soaking at sea...with the need to quickly pick up 24 - 72 hours of food.
Energy gels have seen a rise in popularity in the "endurance athlete" crowd, particularly cyclists (and maybe the military if they're under the illusion that they are athletes)
but Sea Monster's pro tip for energy goop (works for high speed low drag U-Boat extractions too) is Saunders Malt Extract. http://saundersmalt.com.au/history/
it stills comes in a tin, because quaint, and it separates the old school athletes from the new on the block wastrels with their individually packed one-shot hits that they then toss their sticky litter all over the trail.
Post by: Nix on May 04, 2021, 10:04:35 PM
I had a tin of malt extract, not Saunders, around here for a while. Used it for some baking projects. Never thought to use it to 'power up' or 'carb load'. :rofl:
Post by: Sos24 on May 04, 2021, 11:44:31 PM
Energy gels have seen a rise in popularity in the "endurance athlete" crowd, particularly cyclists (and maybe the military if they're under the illusion that they are athletes)
but Sea Monster's pro tip for energy goop (works for high speed low drag U-Boat extractions too) is Saunders Malt Extract. http://saundersmalt.com.au/history/
it stills comes in a tin, because quaint, and it separates the old school athletes from the new on the block wastrels with their individually packed one-shot hits that they then toss their sticky litter all over the trail.
Very interesting. When I did long distance cycling, I did use some gels.
Post by: McStitchy on May 05, 2021, 02:38:40 PM
https://youtu.be/zYoVeJGkRRo (https://youtu.be/zYoVeJGkRRo)
Post by: Nix on May 05, 2021, 03:08:46 PM
Post by: Nix on May 05, 2021, 08:19:43 PM
Getting organized.....
(https://i.imgur.com/XkDvcRK.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on May 05, 2021, 08:59:45 PM
They seem fairly shelf stable.....but has anybody had them sit around long enough to really test that theory out? :think:
I've got one sealed in its original Jiffy. A present sent from Fuzzy some 2 years ago? :think:
Got lots of life left in it as it seems :ahhh
(https://i.imgur.com/kifP0dd.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 05, 2021, 09:48:39 PM
And you think it is an actual Jaffa cake......?
Safe to eat.....?
:think:
Post by: McStitchy on May 05, 2021, 10:00:53 PM
Post by: Nix on May 05, 2021, 10:02:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/xPGgZOc.png)
Post by: McStitchy on May 05, 2021, 10:07:01 PM
Hmmmmm.....perhaps test it on one of the children first.....just a thought....
(https://i.imgur.com/xPGgZOc.png)
Good advice :salute:
Post by: Syncop8r on May 05, 2021, 10:11:51 PM
Hmmmmm.....perhaps test it on one of the children first.....just a thought....You can always get more.
Post by: McStitchy on May 05, 2021, 10:35:28 PM
You can always get more.
Sure :tu: ...wait... what do you mean? :ahhh
Post by: magentus on May 05, 2021, 10:56:16 PM
My stomach has still not forgiven me
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 05, 2021, 11:07:08 PM
I got out to both the local market and the gas station ('petrol station' for youz who don't speak 'murican.) this morning.
Getting organized.....
(https://i.imgur.com/XkDvcRK.jpg)
What about the Dinner Module and the Tea Module?? :pok:
Post by: Nix on May 05, 2021, 11:32:33 PM
What about the Dinner Module and the Tea Module?? :pok:
Hmmmm....you've got me thinking...... :think:
Post by: Nix on May 05, 2021, 11:34:54 PM
What about the Dinner Module and the Tea Module?? :pok:
I believe WW2 K-rations came in 'breakfast', 'dinner', and 'supper' versions. I personally get 'dinner' and 'supper' confused. As a result, I tend to label stuff 'Lunch'.
Even breakfast and dinner..... :rofl:
Post by: ezdog on May 06, 2021, 12:13:13 AM
I believe WW2 K-rations came in 'breakfast', 'dinner', and 'supper' versions. I personally get 'dinner' and 'supper' confused. As a result, I tend to label stuff 'Lunch'.
Even breakfast and dinner..... :rofl:
It all goes down the same. :cheers:
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 12:18:33 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/xpPRwRx.jpg)
I raided the shelf where I keep leftover food from previous trips (so some of my items might be past their 'best by' date.... :dunno:). I also hit up the local gas station for a couple items and my local grocery store to fill in the holes in the 'menus'. :tu:
As pictured above, my GSMRE is packed in an 8L dry bag. I used....maybe 6 liters of the available space. The 1 gallon water jug and water bottle (which I plan on using during Chow Day.) are there for size comparison.
I'll try to get a weight for the ration and post that, along with some of the nutritional data, later this evening (after I make me supper!).
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 06, 2021, 12:35:59 AM
Might be best to check with fuzzy that your 'gift' is nothing to do with his questionable recycled underwear project 'Jaffa Keks'
My stomach has still not forgiven me
Post by: Sos24 on May 06, 2021, 12:49:39 AM
I have a 7L dry bag that I plan on using to hold my MRE.
Post by: Syncop8r on May 06, 2021, 01:31:25 AM
Sure :tu: ...wait... what do you mean? :ahhh:whistle:
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 02:59:26 AM
I have a 7L dry bag that I plan on using to hold my MRE.
I'm sure that'll work....as long as you aren't packing too much coffee....... :rofl:
Aren’t you supposed to show us what is in the bag?
Good question. :tu:
I think it would be more fun for each of us to 'reveal' our GSMRE contents as we use them on "Chow Day". DO post a photo of your completed GSMRE on "Storage Day", 31 May, or before. But you don't need to post photos of the full contents until "Chow Day". I plan on doing a photo or two for each meal or snack.
One of the interesting things about eating an MRE is that, unless you've had that specific MRE a couple times before, you don't quite know what you'll get. I always found there was a little sense of anticipation when opening an MRE. Would there be a little bottle of Tabasco? These days the question is more like, "Will there be a packet of instant coffee....."
(For those who haven't had a late-model MRE, many do not have instant coffee! How can we win any battles with only a handful of caffeinated troops? )
Another size comparison, the real MRE is about one-half the size of my GSMRE. Of course, my GSMRE provides for a full 24 hours of food...and is guaranteed to have coffee. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/y8Cj4AE.jpg)
While I will wait to provide photos of the exact contents until Chow Day, I did make up a 'contents sheet':
(https://i.imgur.com/JGymb1o.jpg)
As you can see, I made myself the Accessory pack that I wished I had gotten with my MREs. If I say so myself, my accessory packet is a grunt's dream compared to the meagre accessory packets now found in MRE's. Nevertheless, there is nothing in my Accessory pack that isn't found in some country's issued rations.
Three (3) MRE's, the usual 24-hour ration, provides roughly 3600 Kcal.
My GSMRE provides 3596 Kcal. So I guess that makes it a diet MRE. :rofl:
I didn't intend to match three (3) US MRE's calorie for calorie, it just happened to work out that way. I find that curious.
Inspired by Sea monster, I calculated the macro-nutrient content of my modules:
Breakfast: 794 Kcal 37g Protein 88g Carbs 34g Fats
Lunch: 882 Kcal 20g Protein 74g Carbs 52g Fats
Supper: 978 Kcal 32g Protein 142g Carbs 31g Fats
Snack: 902 Kcal 19g Protein 152g Carbs 13g Fats
Total: 3596 Kcal 108g Protein 456g Carbs 130g Fats
Again, somewhat curiously, my protein and carb content isn't that far off US military targets.
Post by: Sos24 on May 06, 2021, 03:20:52 AM
I'm sure that'll work....as long as you aren't packing too much coffee....... :rofl:Considering in my emergency bag, I have 3-days + (including a brick of coffee) in a 10L (I think). I think a 7L should do. Although, I do plan on my GSMRE to include more comfort items than the one in my emergency bag.
Good question. :tu:
I think it would be more fun for each of us to 'reveal' our GSMRE contents as we use them on "Chow Day". DO post a photo of your completed GSMRE on "Storage Day", 31 May, or before. But you don't need to post photos of the full contents until "Chow Day". I plan on doing a photo or two for each meal or snack.
One of the interesting things about eating an MRE is that, unless you've had that specific MRE a couple times before, you don't quite know what you'll get. I always found there was a little sense of anticipation when opening an MRE. Would there be a little bottle of Tabasco? These days the question is more like, "Will there be a packet of instant coffee....."
(For those who haven't had a late-model MRE, many do not have instant coffee! How can we win any battles with only a handful of caffeinated troops? )
Another size comparison, the real MRE is about one-half the size of my GSMRE. Of course, my GSMRE provides for a full 24 hours of food...and is guaranteed to have coffee. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/y8Cj4AE.jpg)
While I will wait to provide photos of the exact contents until Chow Day, I did make up a 'contents sheet':
(https://i.imgur.com/JGymb1o.jpg)
As you can see, I made myself the Accessory pack that I wished I had gotten with my MREs. If I say so myself, my accessory packet is a grunt's dream compared to the meagre accessory packets now found in MRE's. Nevertheless, there is nothing in my Accessory pack that isn't found in some country's issued rations.
Three (3) MRE's, the usual 24-hour ration, provides roughly 3600 Kcal.
My GSMRE provides 3596 Kcal. So I guess that makes it a diet MRE. :rofl:
I didn't intend to match three (3) US MRE's calorie for calorie, it just happened to work out that way. I find that curious.
Inspired by Sea monster, I calculated the macro-nutrient content of my modules:
Breakfast: 794 Kcal 37g Protein 88g Carbs 34g Fats
Lunch: 882 Kcal 20g Protein 74g Carbs 52g Fats
Supper: 978 Kcal 32g Protein 142g Carbs 31g Fats
Snack: 902 Kcal 19g Protein 152g Carbs 13g Fats
Total: 3596 Kcal 108g Protein 456g Carbs 130g Fats
Again, somewhat curiously, my protein and carb content isn't that far off US military targets.
As far as Tabasco, Texas Pete is much better and goes everywhere with me.
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 03:29:23 AM
As far as Tabasco, Texas Pete is much better and goes everywhere with me.
:ahhh Those are fightin' words! :ahhh
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 06, 2021, 05:26:35 AM
:ahhh Those are fightin' words! :ahhh
Post by: Sos24 on May 06, 2021, 07:32:15 AM
:ahhh Those are fightin' words! :ahhh
Despite our household’s love of hot sauce, Tabasco doesn’t even make it into the house.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/87320fd7ff1b3dcea95c44ed4f2e2da2.jpg)
That isn’t even all of them.
Post by: Echotech on May 06, 2021, 08:35:17 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/27ef7b7fbaf216ed3a776fafe92b42fd.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/283971ad74497a29d1bb8e947384125a.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on May 06, 2021, 09:03:09 AM
Might be best to check with fuzzy that your 'gift' is nothing to do with his questionable recycled underwear project 'Jaffa Keks'
My stomach has still not forgiven me
He whaaat?
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Post by: eamo on May 06, 2021, 10:59:03 AM
Post by: eamo on May 06, 2021, 10:59:44 AM
He whaaat?
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you'll be grand.
Post by: magentus on May 06, 2021, 11:30:04 AM
I knew this already, but still . . . . i don't generally eat instant foods, pot noodles etc, but browsing the website of a supermarket chain and looking at the ingredients the amount of salt in these products is shocking - i'm at that age where i need to pay attention to this smurf ! one day won't kill me but i would think long term consumption of these products probably isn't great for ones health :dunno:Maybe we could counterpoint the challenge with an 'Eat Fresh' 24hr ration at a later date.
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 06, 2021, 02:37:34 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 06, 2021, 02:38:58 PM
Despite our household’s love of hot sauce, Tabasco doesn’t even make it into the house.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/87320fd7ff1b3dcea95c44ed4f2e2da2.jpg)
That isn’t even all of them.
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 06, 2021, 02:40:25 PM
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 03:18:44 PM
Despite our household’s love of hot sauce, Tabasco doesn’t even make it into the house.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/87320fd7ff1b3dcea95c44ed4f2e2da2.jpg)
That isn’t even all of them.
No Tabasco....and no Crystal!
Everyone knows that when it come to second-string hot sauces, Crystal is way better than Texas Pete. And does Frank's even qualify as a hot sauce? :think:
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 03:22:20 PM
I should have my kit together today. In keeping with my crazy lifestyle, instant coffee packets are going to weigh in heavily ☕☕⛽
:rofl: :2tu:
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 03:22:58 PM
I’m fond of a hot sauce myself, use Tabasco in cooking more than as a condiment but it’s absolutely essential in a Bloody Mary :drink: :cheers: and gave me a good excuse to make one :whistle:]
A man after my own heart. :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 03:24:50 PM
I knew this already, but still . . . . i don't generally eat instant foods, pot noodles etc, but browsing the website of a supermarket chain and looking at the ingredients the amount of salt in these products is shocking - i'm at that age where i need to pay attention to this smurf ! one day won't kill me but i would think long term consumption of these products probably isn't great for ones health :dunno:
I think that is a fair assumption, eamo..... :rofl:
( I was trying to chose between a few items at the store.....I went with the one that had the least sodium. Not that that was saying much! )
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 05:41:22 PM
I thought the Snack Module had too many sweets, so I swapped out a piece of candy and replaced it with something healthier.
The healthier option has an extra 30 Kcal. :-\
And I realized I had forgotten to add in the calories hiding in the Accessory pack in my first tabulation.
My new Kcal total is: 3676 Kcal's. :o
I think I'm done adjusting it, but I'm going to wait until a bit closer to Storage Day before I post the new contents sheet, weight, and obligatory photo of the final GSMRE. :tu:
Just in case.... :rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 05:43:59 PM
Maybe we could counterpoint the challenge with an 'Eat Fresh' 24hr ration at a later date.
Mags, I'm not a certified nutritionist, but I did get a good night's sleep once.
I don't think dried oats and salt really constitutes 'fresh food'.
Just sayin'......
Post by: eamo on May 06, 2021, 05:51:22 PM
. And does Frank's even qualify as a hot sauce? :think:yes.
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 05:56:23 PM
Post by: eamo on May 06, 2021, 05:58:31 PM
I should have my kit together today. In keeping with my crazy lifestyle, instant coffee packets are going to weigh in heavily ☕☕⛽
my travel aeropress will feature heavily :D :D :D
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 06:02:16 PM
my travel aeropress will feature heavily :D :D :D
Oooh, I excited to see that in action!
I've heard good things about the Aeropress. :tu:
Is the 'travel' different from the 'standard'? :think:
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 06:11:30 PM
(https://aeropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AeroPress-Go-1.jpg)
Post by: eamo on May 06, 2021, 06:16:02 PM
Oooh, I excited to see that in action!
I've heard good things about the Aeropress. :tu:
Is the 'travel' different from the 'standard'? :think:
about 3/4 the size, everything fits into a mug other then that pretty much the same thing. but the fact it packs into the mug makes it handy for work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFGAr-EOg6A
Post by: Sos24 on May 06, 2021, 06:59:45 PM
No Tabasco....and no Crystal!Never heard of Crystal, so I may need to look into that.
Everyone knows that when it come to second-string hot sauces, Crystal is way better than Texas Pete. And does Frank's even qualify as a hot sauce? :think:
The Franks is only used for making wing sauce.
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 07:45:10 PM
Never heard of Crystal, so I may need to look into that.
The Franks is only used for making wing sauce.
I believe that Frank's is the original sauce used in Buffalo Hot Wings (But I could be wrong.).
I read a little about Texas Pete's. I was surprised to learn that it is rated as being a bit spicier than Tabasco (contradicts my memory).
(https://i.imgur.com/Wa0Z3Ej.png)
This has sparked my interest. I'll pick up a bottle of Texas Pete's next time I shop and re-try it--based on your advocacy, Sos.
I am fond of El Yucateco hot sauce and have a bottle of that in the fridge. Definitely spicier than Tabasco! :tu:
Post by: Sos24 on May 06, 2021, 09:30:39 PM
I believe that Frank's is the original sauce used in Buffalo Hot Wings (But I could be wrong.).
I read a little about Texas Pete's. I was surprised to learn that it is rated as being a bit spicier than Tabasco (contradicts my memory).
(https://i.imgur.com/Wa0Z3Ej.png)
This has sparked my interest. I'll pick up a bottle of Texas Pete's next time I shop and re-try it--based on your advocacy, Sos.
I am fond of El Yucateco hot sauce and have a bottle of that in the fridge. Definitely spicier than Tabasco! :tu:
The Frank’s being the original Buffalo sauce would fit because it is the closest I have found in off the shelf and the only reason I have it.
It has been so long since I had Tabasco, I couldn’t say whether or not it is hotter than Texas Pete, just remember liking Pete more.
If you want hot that still has some flavor then you have to try one of the General’s. They are made with 86% pepper. The Danger Close is probably the hottest sauce I have ever tried and the Shock & Awe, which is still in my cupboard, is suppose to be even hotter.
Texas Pete and/or one of the YellowBird sauces will be in my GSMRE.
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 09:37:18 PM
The Frank’s being the original Buffalo sauce would fit because it is the closest I have found in off the shelf and the only reason I have it.
It has been so long since I had Tabasco, I couldn’t say whether or not it is hotter than Texas Pete, just remember liking Pete more.
If you want hot that still has some flavor then you have to try one of the General’s. They are made with 86% pepper. The Danger Close is probably the hottest sauce I have ever tried and the Shock & Awe, which is still in my cupboard, is suppose to be even hotter.
Texas Pete and/or one of the YellowBird sauces will be in my GSMRE.
I've tried both the Yellow Bird Serrano and Habanero. Both are quite good. Thicker and 'fresher' the some traditional hot sauces. :tu:
Post by: eamo on May 06, 2021, 09:58:40 PM
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 10:10:45 PM
As a non meat eater this is proving an interesting challenge as fresh veg wouldn't be so fresh after a week sitting on a shelf and canned foods are too awkward really for an mre; a lot of the instant / low prep meals on sale seem to insist on having dead animal parts in them.
I know you can do it! ( I have an actual vegetarian MRE stashed away for future use. ;) ) :cheers:
If I were taking a veggie approach, I'd look for dried fruits and nuts. Instant beans, instant noodles. I didn't find any shelf-stable cheese on the market shelves, but I know it is out there (maybe I didn't look hard enough.). Around here there are pre-cooked, shelf stable pasta and rice options. Crackers and nut-butters would be great. Pretzels are another option. I'm using some freeze-dried eggs in mine--they are not strictly vegetarian (at least I think there is some sort of meat in them), but there are vegetarian options for freeze dried eggs. And I'd pack chocolate. All expeditions need chocolate. :D
These sort of things are made with soy protein and don't taste bad. (Not too bad.) This one has been in and out of various packs, hunting vests, and fishing vests over the past few years. ( I keep one stashed away in case lunch isn't readily available. :D ) The 'best by' date was 31 May 2019 (Just a coincidence that Storage Day is 31 May 2021!). I opened it and took a few bites. Tastes fine. Vitamin fortified, but fine. Had to stop myself from eating more of it because I just had lunch a couple of hours ago.
(https://i.imgur.com/fQtqD78.jpg)
Post by: eamo on May 06, 2021, 10:42:41 PM
I know you can do it! ( I have an actual vegetarian MRE stashed away for future use. ;) ) :cheers:
oh definitely, i have no doubts - i have plenty of camping meals that are veggie and some army veg mre's but they don't fit the spirit of the challenge.
worse case Mags has promised me a berth on the U-Boat and i can have salty porridge sans salt.
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 10:55:41 PM
Post by: magentus on May 06, 2021, 11:11:24 PM
I think Mags calls that "pudding". :dunno:Birthday pudding to give this delicious dish its full name. Once a year a lucky crew member gets to enjoy a warm bowl of Geburtstagsbrei ohne Salz with the light on!
Post by: Nix on May 06, 2021, 11:25:08 PM
Post by: Sos24 on May 07, 2021, 04:44:23 AM
As a non meat eater this is proving an interesting challenge as fresh veg wouldn't be so fresh after a week sitting on a shelf and canned foods are too awkward really for an mre; a lot of the instant / low prep meals on sale seem to insist on having dead animal parts in them.
I know some freeze dried meal companies make vegetarian meals. I know Mountain House has some. Some stores around me also have freeze dried peas or other vegetables that you can get in bags. Nutrition bars or shakes may be another option, which many stores regularly carry now, but you would need to research to know which are actually vegetarian.
Post by: Syncop8r on May 07, 2021, 04:49:51 AM
I know some freeze dried meal companies make vegetarian meals.I have used some available here. I haven't seen any vege MREs though.
Post by: Sos24 on May 07, 2021, 04:53:45 AM
I know you can do it! ( I have an actual vegetarian MRE stashed away for future use. ;) ) :cheers:
If I were taking a veggie approach, I'd look for dried fruits and nuts. Instant beans, instant noodles. I didn't find any shelf-stable cheese on the market shelves, but I know it is out there (maybe I didn't look hard enough.). Around here there are pre-cooked, shelf stable pasta and rice options. Crackers and nut-butters would be great. Pretzels are another option. I'm using some freeze-dried eggs in mine--they are not strictly vegetarian (at least I think there is some sort of meat in them), but there are vegetarian options for freeze dried eggs. And I'd pack chocolate. All expeditions need chocolate. :D
These sort of things are made with soy protein and don't taste bad. (Not too bad.) This one has been in and out of various packs, hunting vests, and fishing vests over the past few years. ( I keep one stashed away in case lunch isn't readily available. :D ) The 'best by' date was 31 May 2019 (Just a coincidence that Storage Day is 31 May 2021!). I opened it and took a few bites. Tastes fine. Vitamin fortified, but fine. Had to stop myself from eating more of it because I just had lunch a couple of hours ago.
(https://i.imgur.com/fQtqD78.jpg)
I have some shelf stable cheese that I will be including in my meal. I also some shelf stable Laughing Cow at the grocery store today, that I hadn’t seen before. The expiration date was too close or I would have gotten some.
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 07, 2021, 05:15:45 AM
And want to avoid his fresh vegetables on lunch...
Let's Go!
GSMRE Designers & Diners:
01. Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02. Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03. Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04. comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05. Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06. ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07. ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08. Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09. Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10. Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11. Sos24 aka “Concrete Camp Chef”
12. McStitchy aka "Backwards Cuisine veteran"
13. Hevy and his clone aka "The Sarlacc Pit"
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Post by: Barry Rowland on May 07, 2021, 06:19:46 AM
A man after my own heart. :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 07, 2021, 06:20:41 AM
Post by: magentus on May 07, 2021, 09:11:04 AM
The boy liked the genial uncle Nix Idea!Nice to have you Hevy, I guess you'll be packing some shelf stable bounty hunter
And want to avoid his fresh vegetables on lunch...
Let's Go!
GSMRE Designers & Diners:
01. Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02. Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03. Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04. comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05. Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06. ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07. ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08. Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09. Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10. Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11. Sos24 aka “Concrete Camp Chef”
12. McStitchy aka "Backwards Cuisine veteran"
13. Hevy and his clone aka "The Sarlacc Pit"
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Post by: McStitchy on May 07, 2021, 09:12:15 AM
As a non meat eater this is proving an interesting challenge as fresh veg wouldn't be so fresh after a week sitting on a shelf and canned foods are too awkward really for an mre; a lot of the instant / low prep meals on sale seem to insist on having dead animal parts in them.
You won't believe it, but looking at the ingredients of some instand noodles (from LIDL) with chicken flavour, there actually isn't any chicken in it :dunno:
The only meat I eat since about 7 years is some fish every once in a while.
Post by: McStitchy on May 07, 2021, 09:15:46 AM
Birthday pudding to give this delicious dish its full name. Once a year a lucky crew member gets to enjoy a warm bowl of Geburtstagsbrei ohne Salz with the light on!
:rofl:
Post by: eamo on May 07, 2021, 12:54:45 PM
I know some freeze dried meal companies make vegetarian meals. I know Mountain House has some. Some stores around me also have freeze dried peas or other vegetables that you can get in bags. Nutrition bars or shakes may be another option, which many stores regularly carry now, but you would need to research to know which are actually vegetarian.
yeah the camping type meals are available but i'd consider them speSmurfpillst, not what you'd typically get in a supermarket or convenience store - while they don't seem to be specifically excluded i think using them would go against the spirit of the challenge ?
Nix you might clarify ? :dunno:
You won't believe it, but looking at the ingredients of some instand noodles (from LIDL) with chicken flavour, there actually isn't any chicken in it :dunno:
yeah i think there was something about the meals been appetising :whistle:
I have used some available here. I haven't seen any vege MREs though.
Irish army has vegetarian options in their meal packs
Post by: comis on May 07, 2021, 01:59:15 PM
I'm sure that'll work....as long as you aren't packing too much coffee....... :rofl:Just catching up with the thread and see this!
Good question. :tu:
I think it would be more fun for each of us to 'reveal' our GSMRE contents as we use them on "Chow Day". DO post a photo of your completed GSMRE on "Storage Day", 31 May, or before. But you don't need to post photos of the full contents until "Chow Day". I plan on doing a photo or two for each meal or snack.
One of the interesting things about eating an MRE is that, unless you've had that specific MRE a couple times before, you don't quite know what you'll get. I always found there was a little sense of anticipation when opening an MRE. Would there be a little bottle of Tabasco? These days the question is more like, "Will there be a packet of instant coffee....."
(For those who haven't had a late-model MRE, many do not have instant coffee! How can we win any battles with only a handful of caffeinated troops? )
Another size comparison, the real MRE is about one-half the size of my GSMRE. Of course, my GSMRE provides for a full 24 hours of food...and is guaranteed to have coffee. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/y8Cj4AE.jpg)
While I will wait to provide photos of the exact contents until Chow Day, I did make up a 'contents sheet':
(https://i.imgur.com/JGymb1o.jpg)
As you can see, I made myself the Accessory pack that I wished I had gotten with my MREs. If I say so myself, my accessory packet is a grunt's dream compared to the meagre accessory packets now found in MRE's. Nevertheless, there is nothing in my Accessory pack that isn't found in some country's issued rations.
Three (3) MRE's, the usual 24-hour ration, provides roughly 3600 Kcal.
My GSMRE provides 3596 Kcal. So I guess that makes it a diet MRE. :rofl:
I didn't intend to match three (3) US MRE's calorie for calorie, it just happened to work out that way. I find that curious.
Inspired by Sea monster, I calculated the macro-nutrient content of my modules:
Breakfast: 794 Kcal 37g Protein 88g Carbs 34g Fats
Lunch: 882 Kcal 20g Protein 74g Carbs 52g Fats
Supper: 978 Kcal 32g Protein 142g Carbs 31g Fats
Snack: 902 Kcal 19g Protein 152g Carbs 13g Fats
Total: 3596 Kcal 108g Protein 456g Carbs 130g Fats
Again, somewhat curiously, my protein and carb content isn't that far off US military targets.
Wow, this is legit! :o
Despite our household’s love of hot sauce, Tabasco doesn’t even make it into the house.I remembered I used to joke with some of my SE Asian classmate that they have 'tongue of steel'...after see this, I am not so sure anymore. :rofl:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/87320fd7ff1b3dcea95c44ed4f2e2da2.jpg)
That isn’t even all of them.
I’m fond of a hot sauce myself, use Tabasco in cooking more than as a condiment but it’s absolutely essential in a Bloody Mary :drink: :cheers: and gave me a good excuse to make one :whistle:This thread is getting seriously hot now... :ahhh
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/27ef7b7fbaf216ed3a776fafe92b42fd.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/283971ad74497a29d1bb8e947384125a.jpg)
Post by: comis on May 07, 2021, 02:02:31 PM
My go-to used to be Mountain House Freeze Dried food, but after reading some of the posts here, I think I need to do some extensive research and up my game! :ahhh
Post by: comis on May 07, 2021, 02:06:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SCm4WTH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YR0X4Yv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UIPZoF6.jpg)
The variety and colors are so disorienting, I felt like I must have sent an hour getting lost in that shop.
Finally, I walked away with various Japanese instant noodles, fish sausage and shrimp cracker...and I am just getting started.
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 02:56:47 PM
Just wanna confirm with everyone--we are now amassing whatever we could lay our hands on and assemble a GSMRE, upon the last week of May we will store the 1 day food package for a week, and consume everything on Jun 1, right? :pok:
My go-to used to be Mountain House Freeze Dried food, but after reading some of the posts here, I think I need to do some extensive research and up my game! :ahhh
Yes, you've got it! :tu:
And remember, for Chow Day, 05 June, all your food and beverages must come from your MRE! :D
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 03:00:26 PM
GSMRE Designers & Diners:
01. Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02. Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03. Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04. comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05. Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06. ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07. ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08. Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09. Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10. Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11. Sos24 aka “Concrete Camp Chef”
12. McStitchy aka "Backwards Cuisine veteran"
13. Hevy and his clone aka "The Sarlacc Pit"
:woohoo:
Great to have you and the Sarlacc Pit join in! :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 03:08:47 PM
comis and Steve have created an award and badge for those who complete the challenge:
(https://i.imgur.com/8v9MyTj.png)
Thanks guys!
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 03:10:29 PM
I went treasure hunting today in a local 'dollar' shop, basically you will find all sort of Gas station/7-11/Truck stop, popularly seen in Asia:
:o Looks like you have options! :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 03:34:20 PM
yeah the camping type meals are available but i'd consider them speSmurfpillst, not what you'd typically get in a supermarket or convenience store - while they don't seem to be specifically excluded i think using them would go against the spirit of the challenge ?
Nix you might clarify ? :dunno:
Eams -- I agree with you. Exclusively using freeze dried, prepared meals wouldn't fully meet the spirit of the event. Actually, it might be harder to assemble a full 2400 Kcal from three freeze dried meals than one might think. While many campers ad backpackers use freeze dried meals as the basis for their backwoods diet, I think they also augment those meals with traditional snacks, too. No one climbs Everest without chocolate....or cheese...or GORP....or Sherpa Tea.
Personally, I find that freeze dried meals become a bit boring after a couple of days.
The GSMRE is a chance to get creative and maybe even develop a little sense of self-reliance, as well as have some fun. However, everyone is free to create and consume a GSMRE according to his or her preferences. The rules DO permit freeze dried meals. I've stashed a meal of freeze dried eggs in my GSMRE just to make the point and share in that hilarity.
DO pack and store a minimum of 2400 Kcal from 31 May until 05 June when MTo sits down to a global 'MRE feast'. And, if you rely on freeze dried meals, DO pack a bottle of hot sauce. You'll thank me later! :D
Post by: eamo on May 07, 2021, 04:18:31 PM
Eams -- I agree with you. Exclusively using freeze dried, prepared meals wouldn't fully meet the spirit of the event. Actually, it might be harder to assemble a full 2400 Kcal from three freeze dried meals than one might think. While many campers ad backpackers use freeze dried meals as the basis for their backwoods diet, I think they also augment those meals with traditional snacks, too. No one climbs Everest without chocolate....or cheese...or GORP....or Sherpa Tea.or coffee.
Personally, I find that freeze dried meals become a bit boring after a couple of days.
my daughter will not eat pot noodles since we done a camping trip a few years ago; it wasn't all we ate, there was also porridge, but yeah, i doubt she'll ever eat them again :P
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 04:38:36 PM
Before I stashed the freeze-dried eggs in me GSMRE as a breakfast option, I was planning on some leftover oats that I had found in the bilge of Mags' U-Boat during a tour he graciously gave me. ( Actually, I think he was trying to press-gang me into service. Fortunately, he became distracted by one of the other crew trying to squeeze out through torpedo tube #4 and I was able to take my leave with some 'souvenir oats'. ) Instant oats seem to be get featured in backwoods meals around the world. I half-think that the instant oat industry (aka 'Big Oat') is supported by and large by outdoorsy types and campers. :rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 04:40:52 PM
Post by: Sos24 on May 07, 2021, 06:00:56 PM
Eams -- I agree with you. Exclusively using freeze dried, prepared meals wouldn't fully meet the spirit of the event. Actually, it might be harder to assemble a full 2400 Kcal from three freeze dried meals than one might think. While many campers ad backpackers use freeze dried meals as the basis for their backwoods diet, I think they also augment those meals with traditional snacks, too. No one climbs Everest without chocolate....or cheese...or GORP....or Sherpa Tea.
You are absolutely correct about freeze dried meals and calories. I am planning dinner to be a freeze dried meal and an entire 2.5 serving pouch is less than 1000 calories. I’m thinking I may split the pack and try part of it using a solar soaking bag I have and the rest cooked traditionally.
Everything else a mix of different foods.
:rofl:
Before I stashed the freeze-dried eggs in me GSMRE as a breakfast option, I was planning on some leftover oats that I had found in the bilge of Mags' U-Boat during a tour he graciously gave me. ( Actually, I think he was trying to press-gang me into service. Fortunately, he became distracted by one of the other crew trying to squeeze out through torpedo tube #4 and I was able to take my leave with some 'souvenir oats'. ) Instant oats seem to be get featured in backwoods meals around the world. I half-think that the instant oat industry (aka 'Big Oat') is supported by and large by outdoorsy types and campers. :rofl:
Oats are definitely a staple and will be part of my breakfast as well. And I’ve even seen the single serve packets for sale at gas stations. Oatmeal is just such a quick and easy way to get a quick hot nutritious meal. Place it packs down to be fairly small and light. Plus it is easy to add different flavors to help prevent it from getting boring.
It became a staple of my diet when I discovered, high cholesterol runs in my family and oats help lower cholesterol.
Post by: Sos24 on May 07, 2021, 06:17:05 PM
yeah the camping type meals are available but i'd consider them speSmurfpillst, not what you'd typically get in a supermarket or convenience store - while they don't seem to be specifically excluded i think using them would go against the spirit of the challenge ?Although you are correct that freeze-dried meals are not as readily available at typical supermarkets or convenience stores, around me they have become more easy to come by. I have seen a couple different brands at Walmarts and even on occasion (usually around hurricane season) at the standard grocery. I have also seen some Mountain House meals at gas station/MiniMart but those were Navy-Marine, so I don’t think that really counts
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 07:31:12 PM
You are absolutely correct about freeze dried meals and calories. I am planning dinner to be a freeze dried meal and an entire 2.5 serving pouch is less than 1000 calories. I’m thinking I may split the pack and try part of it using a solar soaking bag I have and the rest cooked traditionally.
Everything else a mix of different foods.
Oats are definitely a staple and will be part of my breakfast as well. And I’ve even seen the single serve packets for sale at gas stations. Oatmeal is just such a quick and easy way to get a quick hot nutritious meal. Place it packs down to be fairly small and light. Plus it is easy to add different flavors to help prevent it from getting boring.
It became a staple of my diet when I discovered, high cholesterol runs in my family and oats help lower cholesterol.
I like oats in a number of different permutations: oatmeal, muesli, granola.....and...of course...oatmeal-raisin cookies. :D
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 07, 2021, 07:51:06 PM
I'll go and get stuff for mine tomorrow and put together my info sheet.
It's good that this challenge popped up now because I really need to get excited for keto. I am already sick of it.
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 08:38:58 PM
( says the guy not doing ketoo..... :whistle: )
Post by: Nix on May 07, 2021, 08:39:51 PM
That badge looks amazing!
:iagree: comis nails another one! :tu:
Post by: Sos24 on May 07, 2021, 09:36:27 PM
That badge looks amazing!You’re better than me. I couldn’t survive keto at all, I like my carbs too much.
I'll go and get stuff for mine tomorrow and put together my info sheet.
It's good that this challenge popped up now because I really need to get excited for keto. I am already sick of it.
Post by: Sos24 on May 07, 2021, 09:38:26 PM
And more good news this morning:
comis and Steve have created an award and badge for those who complete the challenge:
(https://i.imgur.com/8v9MyTj.png)
Thanks guys!
Very cool. Thanks Steve and comis.
Post by: Sos24 on May 07, 2021, 11:02:52 PM
I like oats in a number of different permutations: oatmeal, muesli, granola.....and...of course...oatmeal-raisin cookies. :DHow about banana chocolate chip made with rolled oats?
If I don’t eat them all before it is time to close up the MRE, maybe I’ll include some.
Post by: eamo on May 07, 2021, 11:28:18 PM
And more good news this morning:
comis and Steve have created an award and badge for those who complete the challenge:
(https://i.imgur.com/8v9MyTj.png)
Thanks guys!
that is cool :cheers:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 08, 2021, 02:02:16 AM
You’re better than me. I couldn’t survive keto at all, I like my carbs too much.
Every time I go to the lunchroom, everyone comes with KFC, McDonalds, pizzas, beautiful noodles, awesome rice, bagels, muffins, doughnuts, donuts, American chips, British chips, chocolate, cookies, cakes, and I start crying from the inside. :facepalm:
A coworker gave me a pack of chocolate muffins and I could not say no, so I in turn gave them to a friend without even opening the pack. :rant:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 08, 2021, 03:16:28 AM
To keep the challenge somewhat uniform (no pun intended), there are some DO’s and DON’T’s to be observed:
• DO be sure the food in your GSMRE contains a minimum caloric value of 2400 Kcal (There is solid military reasoning behind this number). 3000 - 3700 Kcal is closer to the US military standard for calories in temperate climates.
• While 2400 Kcal is our minimum, DO add extra calories if you like—if you will be working or camping outside in a cold weather environment, you may wish to assemble a ration of 4000-5000 Kcal. Antarctic trekkers aim for 7000 Kcal per day.
PSA
For us metric folks:
2400 Kcal = 10000 kJ
3000 Kcal = 12500 kJ
3700 Kcal = 15500 kJ
4000 Kcal = 16700 kJ
5000 Kcal = 21000 kJ
7000 Kcal = 29000 kJ
(These are rounded)
So, just in case someone thinks we'll eat for four people, let's be mindful of what each one is using.
Post by: Nix on May 08, 2021, 04:11:04 AM
Post by: McStitchy on May 08, 2021, 10:36:24 AM
:iagree: comis nails another one! :tu:
:iagree: :like:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 08, 2021, 12:02:25 PM
My Keto MRE would be ready, but I am having trouble sourcing some items. I am ok calorie-wise, but I don't want my items to be canned meat and jerky. Ideally, I would have single portion packets of mayo, peanuts, butter, peanut butter, maybe an omelette, dried tomatoes, etc. Tough to get those, so I'll have to check more places and see. If I can't tick any of those boxes, it'll be a boring MRE. Not terrible, still keto, ok calorie-wise, but a bit boring.
Can we source items from bulk containers and pack single portions ourselves? I could pack a portion of pistachios at least.
I still have time, though. I'll go to more places and find as much non-meat keto stuff for this, and hopefully tick more boxes. I spend two hours in one place looking at the macros of about a hundred items. :salute:
Post by: comis on May 08, 2021, 12:19:14 PM
:cheers:Doing Keto and do this challenge must be hard! I have done it end of last year, and didn't realize how much sugar or carb I was intaking until I pretty much trying to cut them all out.
My Keto MRE would be ready, but I am having trouble sourcing some items. I am ok calorie-wise, but I don't want my items to be canned meat and jerky. Ideally, I would have single portion packets of mayo, peanuts, butter, peanut butter, maybe an omelette, dried tomatoes, etc. Tough to get those, so I'll have to check more places and see. If I can't tick any of those boxes, it'll be a boring MRE. Not terrible, still keto, ok calorie-wise, but a bit boring.
Can we source items from bulk containers and pack single portions ourselves? I could pack a portion of pistachios at least.
I still have time, though. I'll go to more places and find as much non-meat keto stuff for this, and hopefully tick more boxes. I spend two hours in one place looking at the macros of about a hundred items. :salute:
Post by: comis on May 08, 2021, 12:25:07 PM
:hatsoff: Just trying to contribute anyway I can.
:iagree: comis nails another one! :tu:
Eams -- I agree with you. Exclusively using freeze dried, prepared meals wouldn't fully meet the spirit of the event. Actually, it might be harder to assemble a full 2400 Kcal from three freeze dried meals than one might think. While many campers ad backpackers use freeze dried meals as the basis for their backwoods diet, I think they also augment those meals with traditional snacks, too. No one climbs Everest without chocolate....or cheese...or GORP....or Sherpa Tea.Quite true on the Freeze dried food, that used to be the only thing I eat on multiple hiking/camping trips, but even though they are filling, somehow the calories are not enough. I guess that's part reason why many thru hikers always supplement their freeze dried meal with olive oil or other food, just to boost up their calories intake, especially for the high, cold mountainous section.
Personally, I find that freeze dried meals become a bit boring after a couple of days.
The GSMRE is a chance to get creative and maybe even develop a little sense of self-reliance, as well as have some fun. However, everyone is free to create and consume a GSMRE according to his or her preferences. The rules DO permit freeze dried meals. I've stashed a meal of freeze dried eggs in my GSMRE just to make the point and share in that hilarity.
DO pack and store a minimum of 2400 Kcal from 31 May until 05 June when MTo sits down to a global 'MRE feast'. And, if you rely on freeze dried meals, DO pack a bottle of hot sauce. You'll thank me later! :D
Post by: Nix on May 08, 2021, 03:06:47 PM
Can we source items from bulk containers and pack single portions ourselves? I could pack a portion of pistachios at least.
Yes. DO ensure the food is shelf-stable and will survive the storage period. DO practice safe food handling practices. But, yes, you can include repackaged bulk foods. Try to measure any such food so that you know how many calories/joules/energies you've got. ;)
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 08, 2021, 03:29:48 PM
Yes. DO ensure the food is shelf-stable and will survive the storage period. DO practice safe food handling practices. But, yes, you can include repackaged bulk foods. Try to measure any such food so that you know how many calories/joules/energies you've got. ;)
:like:
That's going to help a lot, if I do not manage to find what I am after. I'll avoid doing it for now, and comb my area's shops. Fingers crossed. :cheers:
If I do end up repackaging stuff, I'll use my kitchen scale to measure proper single portions. It's funny, I don't think I've used my kitchen scale for anything other than weighing multi-tools. :rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 08, 2021, 06:31:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/u1IVViB.jpg)
(I'll check at a competing market, they try to attract a different crowd.)
Post by: Borg on May 08, 2021, 07:09:27 PM
And more good news this morning:
comis and Steve have created an award and badge for those who complete the challenge:
(https://i.imgur.com/8v9MyTj.png)
Thanks guys!
:like: Nice one :tu:
I added another bit of kit to the arsenal, the cutest little kettle i have ever seen :dd: so thats me sorted for water heating and cooking, i just need to think about something to eat now :think: i really hope chow day weather is better than todays as i plan to be out for most of it :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51166255139_a546c07013_z.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 08, 2021, 07:26:55 PM
:like: Nice one :tu:
I added another bit of kit to the arsenal, the cutest little kettle i have ever seen :dd: so thats me sorted for water heating and cooking, i just need to think about something to eat now :think: i really hope chow day weather is better than todays as i plan to be out for most of it :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51166255139_a546c07013_z.jpg)
Oh, I like that kettle! :like:
Post by: Nix on May 08, 2021, 07:29:02 PM
I have to believe that wax coated cheese is capable of stay at room temperature for a few days, but when I got home (without the cheeses) the Baby Bell website provided this advice:
(https://i.imgur.com/98YJ4pb.png)
Post by: Borg on May 08, 2021, 07:36:28 PM
I found some of these small, wax-wrapped cheeses at the market. However, they said 'perishable' and 'keep refrigerated'.
I have to believe that wax coated cheese is capable of stay at room temperature for a few days, but when I got home (without the cheeses) the Baby Bell website provided this advice:
(https://i.imgur.com/98YJ4pb.png)
2-4 hours? i sometimes carry a handfull of those with me and they can be kicking around for days and were always fine, wish i hadn't read that now :D
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 08, 2021, 07:48:47 PM
I found some of these small, wax-wrapped cheeses at the market. However, they said 'perishable' and 'keep refrigerated'.
I have to believe that wax coated cheese is capable of stay at room temperature for a few days, but when I got home (without the cheeses) the Baby Bell website provided this advice:
(https://i.imgur.com/98YJ4pb.png)
yup, if it doesn't need refrigeration, it's not cheese.
However, I have found a whole bunch of packable stuff for my keto MRE. So all I have to do is find who sells them. They're supposed to be available at our big brand supermarkets, but I did not find that much yesterday. I'll go to multiple today and we'll see what I come home with.
Post by: Nix on May 08, 2021, 07:49:54 PM
2-4 hours? i sometimes carry a handfull of those with me and they can be kicking around for days and were always fine, wish i hadn't read that now :D
Right?
I thought cheese was the original MRE. :dunno:
There was a time when I just left a chunk of cheese out on the counter (under a glass dish). It was convenient to cut a bit off when feeling peckish.
(The problem there was that I ended up eating more cheese than I really needed. )
Post by: Nix on May 08, 2021, 07:50:18 PM
yup, if it doesn't need refrigeration, it's not cheese.
However, I have found a whole bunch of packable stuff for my keto MRE. So all I have to do is find who sells them. They're supposed to be available at our big brand supermarkets, but I did not find that much yesterday. I'll go to multiple today and we'll see what I come home with.
:popcorn:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 09, 2021, 02:22:32 AM
I looked harder, and went to another one for a few more items, but I am pleased to say that my MRE will holds its own, with minimal carbs. There are lots to choose from, and I am confodent I can make decent breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack modules out of these.
Of course, not all of these will be used. But I bought doubles of a few items so that I can try them and see what they taste like.
I still did not find single portion packs for some items, like SPAM, peanut butter, olives, etc, but still, there is lots of variety available now. I'll go through each item's macros and come up with the actual MRE later today if I can. :cheers:
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Post by: Nix on May 09, 2021, 02:33:45 AM
Post by: ezdog on May 09, 2021, 04:14:02 AM
:like: Nice one :tu:I have that exact same Esbitt setup and it is really handy in the field,I love mine!
I added another bit of kit to the arsenal, the cutest little kettle i have ever seen :dd: so thats me sorted for water heating and cooking, i just need to think about something to eat now :think: i really hope chow day weather is better than todays as i plan to be out for most of it :tu:
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Post by: Sos24 on May 09, 2021, 04:37:01 AM
Y'awl can see where Texas Pete stacks up in my local market:I feel bad for you if that is the selection you get to choose from. My grocery store’s hot sauce section is pretty significant, especially compared to that. But to be fair several of the sauces I own have come as gifts or online ordering.
(https://i.imgur.com/u1IVViB.jpg)
(I'll check at a competing market, they try to attract a different crowd.)
Post by: Sos24 on May 09, 2021, 04:39:31 AM
:like: Nice one :tu:That is a nice little kettle. I also am hoping for good weather, because despite probably not traveling anywhere, I was going to do all cooking outside.
I added another bit of kit to the arsenal, the cutest little kettle i have ever seen :dd: so thats me sorted for water heating and cooking, i just need to think about something to eat now :think: i really hope chow day weather is better than todays as i plan to be out for most of it :tu:
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Post by: ReamerPunch on May 09, 2021, 04:53:15 AM
Post by: Nix on May 09, 2021, 05:24:10 AM
Menu looks fabulous, too. :tu: Just need to find another 500 Kcal......one shelf-stable doughnut should do it.... :pok: ;)
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 09, 2021, 05:29:02 AM
• DO be sure the food in your GSMRE contains a minimum caloric value of 2400 Kcal
:oops: :facepalm: :rant:
It took so long to put everything together for the picture. I dread having to do it again. Oh well. :facepalm:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 09, 2021, 05:36:19 AM
Nice to have you Hevy, I guess you'll be packing some shelf stable bounty hunterHi Mags!
We might try one... A shelf stable bounty hunter is very nutritive, despite the Beskar shell over it!
Maybe a Jabba's minion or two...
Good luck with the U-boat crew. Hope they not get acostumed with extra rations or light
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 09, 2021, 05:38:25 AM
(Today my son asked for some "shelf stable bacon" in his part of GSMRE)
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Post by: ReamerPunch on May 09, 2021, 05:57:07 AM
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Post by: Syncop8r on May 09, 2021, 06:04:52 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on May 09, 2021, 06:05:56 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 09, 2021, 06:12:31 AM
:oops: :facepalm: :rant:
It took so long to put everything together for the picture. I dread having to do it again. Oh well. :facepalm:
Luckily I had the menu maker tab still open, so I did not have recreate the entire menu from scratch. And because I bought two of some items, I was able to add duplicates and not mess up my menu. :woohoo:
Post by: eamo on May 09, 2021, 10:03:44 AM
Post by: Nix on May 09, 2021, 02:42:47 PM
I got hungry last night :( . . . But the packets of fruit and nuts I had got were very tasty 😋
Not exactly what we meant by 'storage'.
:rofl:
Post by: magentus on May 09, 2021, 03:38:52 PM
Not exactly what we meant by 'storage'.Now now Nix. At least he ate them and didn't throw them to their doom in the icy waters of death. Reckon that counts as progress.
:rofl:
Good Job Eamo :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 09, 2021, 03:45:50 PM
Now now Nix. At least he ate them and didn't throw them to their doom in the icy waters of death
What are you saying.....?
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Post by: Barry Rowland on May 09, 2021, 03:50:02 PM
Post by: Borg on May 09, 2021, 09:04:50 PM
I have that exact same Esbitt setup and it is really handy in the field,I love mine!
Good to hear :tu: nice and compact but enough for two cups, that's all you really need sometimes
That is a nice little kettle. I also am hoping for good weather, because despite probably not traveling anywhere, I was going to do all cooking outside.
It's more fun even if it's out in the garden, if weather is bad i wont be going far either, last resort will be the kitchen cooker, heres hoping for some sun :tu:
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Thanks for the ideas :D Been a long time since i was at a fast food place but they were always a good source of salt, pepper, sauces and wipes to keep around, i might have to pass by one soon :tu:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 10, 2021, 01:54:09 AM
Current Chicken can: 2.6 grams
New Chicken can: 0.6 grams
Savings: 2 grams
Current Sardines can: 3.5 grams
New Sardines can: 0 grams
Savings: 3.5 grams!
Total gram savings: 5.5 grams of carbs! :cheers:
Current on the left
(https://i.imgur.com/Q1loo82.jpg)
So, I will keep looking and may update my MRE with even fewer carbs. :cheers:
Post by: Nix on May 10, 2021, 02:02:48 AM
I believe I have seen an MRE review of a Spanish or Portuguese ration that included sardines.
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 10, 2021, 02:37:45 AM
Sardines make a great MRE item. :tu:
I believe I have seen an MRE review of a Spanish or Portuguese ration that included sardines.
I saw one somewhere online. I think it was also mentioned in one of those “How the smurf do they do that” videos on canned sardines from Portugal.
Sardines are also apparently pretty commonly a quick lunch on the go in Spain and Portugal. (Surely someone knows from more firsthand experience). I used to work with a guy that would bring them with his lunch. They came seasoned in the can. All the benefits of a prepared lunch, without having to prepare it, I suppose. We still stay in contact, and he’s promised me some fresh sardines on the grill.
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 10, 2021, 02:39:50 AM
Looks like I can shave off a few grams of carbs. :woohoo:
Current Chicken can: 2.6 grams
New Chicken can: 0.6 grams
Savings: 2 grams
Current Sardines can: 3.5 grams
New Sardines can: 0 grams
Savings: 3.5 grams!
Total gram savings: 5.5 grams of carbs! :cheers:
Current on the left
(https://i.imgur.com/Q1loo82.jpg)
So, I will keep looking and may update my MRE with even fewer carbs. :cheers:
I read your post about 37 times before I realized you were talking about carbs and not pack weight. :facepalm:
Post by: Nix on May 10, 2021, 02:41:19 AM
We still stay in contact, and he’s promised me some fresh sardines on the grill.
:drool:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 10, 2021, 02:46:54 AM
IAll the benefits of a prepared lunch, without having to prepare it, I suppose.
My MRE requires no cooking. :D
Cans and snacks. Ok, the coffee and tea require some boiling, but that's it.
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 10, 2021, 04:34:32 AM
Sardines make a great MRE item. :tu:If I'm correct, sardines are part of Portuguese MRE.
I believe I have seen an MRE review of a Spanish or Portuguese ration that included sardines.
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Post by: Nix on May 10, 2021, 04:50:34 AM
If I'm correct, sardines are part of Portuguese MRE.
Will the Sarlacc Pit have sardines in his GSMRE? :think:
Post by: Nix on May 10, 2021, 08:38:22 PM
I was just so skeptical of the idea that Baby Bell cheeses needed to be refrigerated after 4 hours at room temp, even unopened, that I had to run a test for myself.
I bought a package of Baby Bell 'Gouda variety' cheese and let them come up to room temperature. Each day, for a week, I'm going to sample a new, unopened cheese that has been left out at room temperature and report the results. The cheeses will not be refrigerated from now until the conclusion of the experiment.
(https://i.imgur.com/lrRzUNv.jpg)
Day 0: Mild tasting, slightly salty, creamy. Many a proud, Dutch, cheese aficionado would likely be horrified to know that these mini-cheeses are despoiling the name of Gouda, but we'll let that pass and just say the cheese was 'Nice!'
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 10, 2021, 08:43:36 PM
Post by: Nix on May 10, 2021, 09:53:45 PM
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 10, 2021, 11:34:15 PM
In the interest of science, I thought I'd do a little experiment. There is no control group and the sample size will be rather small.
I was just so skeptical of the idea that Baby Bell cheeses needed to be refrigerated after 4 hours at room temp, even unopened, that I had to run a test for myself.
I bought a package of Baby Bell 'Gouda variety' cheese and let them come up to room temperature. Each day, for a week, I'm going to sample a new, unopened cheese that has been left out at room temperature and report the results. The cheeses will not be refrigerated from now until the conclusion of the experiment.
(https://i.imgur.com/lrRzUNv.jpg)
Day 0: Mild tasting, slightly salty, creamy. Many a proud, Dutch, cheese aficionado would likely be horrified to know that these mini-cheeses are despoiling the name of Gouda, but we'll let that pass and just say the cheese was 'Nice!'
:popcorn:
A couple of years ago, I went grocery shopping during lunch hour on a 50-degree day, and kept what I thought were only non-perishables in my car for the next 4-5 hours (including 2 packs of Babybell). To be honest, I didn't think these were going to be room temperature stable, but I didn't think they'd go off. I just needed some groceries and was short on time.
I drove home at the end of the workday and tried one of each variety. I've decided that these were not room temperature stable. They were too soft on arrival. After a day in the refrigerator, I thought they were greasy (like the oil separated and coated the surface) and that the taste was a bit off. :dunno:
Post by: Nix on May 11, 2021, 12:18:35 AM
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 11, 2021, 12:39:45 AM
Uhh ohhhh...... :facepalm:
Give it a shot... keep on with your experiment... For science!
Don't take my n=1 as fact. It might have been me being a nervous nelly at the time.
Post by: Nix on May 11, 2021, 12:51:32 AM
Post by: Sos24 on May 11, 2021, 04:11:12 AM
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Post by: Nix on May 11, 2021, 04:19:21 AM
And....they were originally developed in 1941 as a military ration item, inspired by a similar chocolate candy carried by British troops, "Smarties":
Quote
The company's first big customer was the U.S. Army, which saw the invention as a way to allow soldiers to carry chocolate in tropical climates without it melting. During World War II, the candies were exclusively sold to the military.
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 11, 2021, 05:00:46 AM
I think that canned sardines will not go well with my little Sarlacc. Maybe some pork meat (even in a Beskar made can).
Will the Sarlacc Pit have sardines in his GSMRE? :think:
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 11, 2021, 05:01:06 AM
In the interest of science, I thought I'd do a little experiment. There is no control group and the sample size will be rather small.Science!!!
I was just so skeptical of the idea that Baby Bell cheeses needed to be refrigerated after 4 hours at room temp, even unopened, that I had to run a test for myself.
I bought a package of Baby Bell 'Gouda variety' cheese and let them come up to room temperature. Each day, for a week, I'm going to sample a new, unopened cheese that has been left out at room temperature and report the results. The cheeses will not be refrigerated from now until the conclusion of the experiment.
(https://i.imgur.com/lrRzUNv.jpg)
Day 0: Mild tasting, slightly salty, creamy. Many a proud, Dutch, cheese aficionado would likely be horrified to know that these mini-cheeses are despoiling the name of Gouda, but we'll let that pass and just say the cheese was 'Nice!'
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Post by: Nix on May 11, 2021, 05:17:23 AM
Post by: Sos24 on May 11, 2021, 10:23:54 AM
I think that canned sardines will not go well with my little Sarlacc. Maybe some pork meat (even in a Beskar made can).
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I’m betting there will be at least some bacon in Team Sarlacc’s GSMRE
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Post by: styx on May 11, 2021, 10:29:03 AM
Post by: eamo on May 11, 2021, 11:16:32 AM
I’m still working on my MRE, but at this point I’m just under 3000 calories without counting the Trail Mix (not visible, but about 1000 calories by itself. There is one freeze dried meal, which will be dinner. It almost fits in a 1 gallon ziplock bag, which means plenty of room for coffee and M&Ms.
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I'm still working on mine as well i replaced what got eaten the other evening :D
Haven't sorted through it yet will do that tomorrow as I've some more product testing to do :P
no clue how I missed this, but dang it sounds fun. I'll have to give it a bit of thought before entering but i'll certainly be following:pok:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 11, 2021, 12:10:04 PM
I’m still working on my MRE, but at this point I’m just under 3000 calories without counting the Trail Mix (not visible, but about 1000 calories by itself. There is one freeze dried meal, which will be dinner. It almost fits in a 1 gallon ziplock bag, which means plenty of room for coffee and M&Ms.
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I miss M&Ms. And I also have to find a bag. My pork rinds are too bulky though. I might replace them.
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 11, 2021, 12:10:49 PM
I'm still working on mine as well i replaced what got eaten the other evening :D
Haven't sorted through it yet will do that tomorrow as I've some more product testing to do :P
That's why we buy spares. :D
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 11, 2021, 12:11:53 PM
no clue how I missed this, but dang it sounds fun. I'll have to give it a bit of thought before entering but i'll certainly be following
Putting it together is half the fun. :like:
Post by: Nix on May 11, 2021, 02:26:27 PM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 11, 2021, 03:56:48 PM
I’m betting there will be at least some bacon in Team Sarlacc’s GSMREGreat! That's the idea!
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Post by: Nix on May 11, 2021, 04:11:08 PM
Post by: Nix on May 11, 2021, 08:32:29 PM
The house has fluctuated between 60º to 64ºF. Not terrible warm.
(https://i.imgur.com/aQM8fyK.jpg)
Today's tasting was.....still nice!
Might be my imagination, but the texture seemed slightly drier. The flavor seemed a bit tangier today, and still fairly salty. After eating a bit, I shared some with Adventure Boy. He declared it adventure-worthy. :tu:
At this point, the cheese has successfully made it at 60ºF without refrigeration for 28 hours.
Post by: Sos24 on May 11, 2021, 10:08:17 PM
M&M's are good. :DThey also have MRE packages of trail mix.
And....they were originally developed in 1941 as a military ration item, inspired by a similar chocolate candy carried by British troops, "Smarties":
Post by: Borg on May 11, 2021, 10:16:48 PM
OK....it's been 24 hours with the cheeses out on the table.
The house has fluctuated between 60º to 64ºF. Not terrible warm.
(https://i.imgur.com/aQM8fyK.jpg)
Today's tasting was.....still nice!
Might be my imagination, but the texture seemed slightly drier. The flavor seemed a bit tangier today, and still fairly salty. After eating a bit, I shared some with Adventure Boy. He declared it adventure-worthy. :tu:
At this point, the cheese has successfully made it at 60ºF without refrigeration for 28 hours.
:like: i don't know those orange ones but the red ones after 2 or 3 days go like Elevenblade said, wet and greasy but they still tasted fine, maybe if they are removed from the wax they will last longer, like dry out a bit :dunno:
Post by: Nix on May 11, 2021, 10:35:22 PM
They also have MRE packages of trail mix.
For several years now, when I make trail mix I add M&M's to the fruits and nuts. I'm not sure where I got the idea to do that, perhaps from one of those MRE packages of trail mix. Regardless, M&M's in trail mix is highly recommended.
.....although....you do have to hide it from Mrs Nix. :rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 11, 2021, 10:36:18 PM
:like: i don't know those orange ones but the red ones after 2 or 3 days go like Elevenblade said, wet and greasy but they still tasted fine, maybe if they are removed from the wax they will last longer, like dry out a bit :dunno:
That sounds like a different experiment......
Post by: Sos24 on May 11, 2021, 10:49:09 PM
For several years now, when I make trail mix I add M&M's to the fruits and nuts. I'm not sure where I got the idea to do that, perhaps from one of those MRE packages of trail mix. Regardless, M&M's in trail mix is highly recommended.I love a little chocolate or carob in my trail mix. Sixlets is my preferred, but hard to find so usually it is M&Ms.
.....although....you do have to hide it from Mrs Nix. :rofl:
Post by: Sos24 on May 12, 2021, 12:12:09 AM
Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 12:40:38 AM
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:dunno:
Post by: Sos24 on May 12, 2021, 01:11:00 AM
Hmmmm.....I saw a freeze dried ice-cream sandwich at a local outdoors store.....
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:dunno:
I’ve tried it and it isn’t the same. But then again it might be better than nothing :dunno: The local REI does have two different brands in stock. I could always do it as a taste test, for the sake of science.
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 12, 2021, 01:24:16 AM
I’ve tried it and it isn’t the same. But then again it might be better than nothing :dunno: The local REI does have two different brands in stock. I could always do it as a taste test, for the sake of science.
For Science! :cheers:
Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 01:34:58 AM
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Post by: ReamerPunch on May 12, 2021, 05:08:51 PM
Show content(https://i.imgur.com/qWbavjv.jpg)
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I am looking to make some changes. I have already found new sardines and chicken cans, to cut down on unnecessary carbs. I would also like to eliminate one of the two mint chocolates. Though, they're chocolates, so they are definitely going down easy even when full.
Maybe eliminate the highest carb item, which currently is the 24g pack of cheese crisps. It adds a nice variety to the kit, and it's a tiny packet, but for 24g of it you get 2.9g of carbs. That's a little high. We'll see.
I am also not satisfied with my two cheese sticks. 1.3g of carbs for a tiny 20g cheese stick. Even my chocolates have fewer carbs per gram. So, my two cheese items are not that great. If I could find another cheese item that had more reasonable carbs, I could eliminate both of those and cut down on carbs even more.
My two pork krackle bags are high calories, extremely low carbs, so seemingly good, but they're huge. Especially two of them. The second was added to boost my calorie count, but I may remove it.
I have a tiny tub of butter in my breakfast module. Great macros, but a little out of place, since I have nothing to spread it on. Maybe if I could find a small pack of low carb crackers?
Also, I have three cans. Maybe I should have a can opener. That would round out my accessory pack nicely. A tiny P38 maybe, just in case one of my three pull tabs breaks off. I'll have a look in ebay.
Man, this MRE business is not easy! :ahhh
Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 05:21:22 PM
:rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 05:25:49 PM
My two pork krackle bags are high calories, extremely low carbs, so seemingly good, but they're huge. Especially two of them. The second was added to boost my calorie count, but I may remove it.
:iagree: I don't think you'll find puffy bags of chips or pork rinds in military rats for two reasons. One, too much volume for the calories, and two, liable to being damaged with rough handling. For our purposes, they are completely legitimate, but I do have to ask, would you go backpacking with bags of pork rinds (krackle, as y'awl say) ?
( As an aside, I have a real weakness for spicy pork rinds or pork cracklins. ;) )
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 12, 2021, 05:43:30 PM
But I will have to make up for it, and with minimal carbs, because the two massive, puffy bags are not ideal.
So I am not sorry to see them go. :salute:
Man, I lost 560Kcal but only 1g of carbs with those two bags. But I saved 5.5g of carbs with the new sardines and chicken cans. Not all is lost. Gonna have to find more shops. :ahhh
Another good reason to find cheese. It can make up for those calories, and will have minimal carbs.
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 12, 2021, 06:00:03 PM
I found a nice shelf stable cheese block that allows me to eliminate the pork krackles and cheese sticks, with 2600Kcal and exactly 20g of carbs! :woohoo:
Post by: Sos24 on May 12, 2021, 06:25:28 PM
Holy smurf! :ahhhThat is awesome. I love cheese.
I found a nice shelf stable cheese block that allows me to eliminate the pork krackles and cheese sticks, with 2600Kcal and exactly 20g of carbs! :woohoo:
The space savings of a few items is way I originally asked about repackaging, but repackaging pork rinds (krackles) in a pack would probably result in having powdered pork rinds and no krackle when you got around to eating them. The powder would have the same calorie benefit, but I don’t think they would be as much fun to eat. Although, I do wonder how the powder would taste :dunno: How about pork rind (krackles) encrusted sardines?
Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 10:54:48 PM
That is awesome. I love cheese.
:iagree:
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Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 11:16:11 PM
The weather today was exceptional and Mrs Nix was willing to let me skip (most of) my chores. :ahhh
I grabbed an old MRE and headed for the hills........
After hiking for a few hours, I found a nice shady spot and set up camp. Setting up camp involved sitting down with a weary sigh and pulling out my 2007 MRE and water bottle.
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Sorry for the messy red pen. I stored this MRE with a few others and wanted to remind myself that this MRE was no longer considered 'fresh'. :rofl:
View from the lunch room:
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In my past, whenever possible, I would choose vegetarian MRE's. In my expereince, the vegetarian MRE's were more flavorful and interesting than the non-veg options. I scored this one while still in the service and had been saving it for a rainy day. No rain, but the GSMRE challenge seemed like a good excuse to break it out and see what the contents were.
Date stamp:
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This means the MRE was packaged up on day 150 of 2007.
Let get it open and see what we have......
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Working clockwise from the "Hot Beverage Bag" on the left....
• Carbohydrate Electrolyte Beverage Powder, Orange
• Chocolate Banana Nut muffin top
• Vegetable Patty in Barbecue Sauce
• Wheat Snack Bread
• Wheat Snack Bread (second unit)
• Accessory packet
• Cranberries Osmotic
• Potato Sticks
Nice! (No lack of carbs there......)
The accessory packet:
• Salt
• Tabasco
• Tissues
• Towelette
• Iced Tea Mix, Lemon flavored
• Matches
• Gum
What......? NOOOOO COFFEEEEEEEE!!! :ahhh >:(
Well....it was a warm day....and I hadn't brought a stove....so who needs stupid coffee anyway? (Well, me actually, but I'll make do.)
Here ends part 1. Part 2 served up in a jiffy......
Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 11:36:06 PM
So...step one was to get my veggie burger heating up. I used the Flameless ration heater (FRH). I stuffed one of the Snack Bread Slices into the cardboard sleeve and then stuffed the FRH with entree into the cardboard sleeve as well. This way I'd have a hot bun as well as a hot burger.
If the FRH worked......
Which it did! :ahhh
(https://i.imgur.com/2uK7K1R.jpg)
If you squint, you can see the water vapor coming out of the cardboard box.
It takes about 15 minutes to get the meal warm. In the meantime, I thought I'd check out some of the sides.
(https://i.imgur.com/nrTwFay.jpg)
The potato stick (these used to be available in civilian markets) were surprisinly good. Salty and oily, the way a good cheap snack should be. I had feared the fat might have gone rancid, but these tasted perfect.
The cranberries look a bit aged. I think the sugars crystalize on the surface. ANd I'm willing to bet their nutritional value is not much more than 5% of what it used to be. However....they tasted great!
So far this MRE was turning out to be surprisingly good.
I slid my warm bread slice out onto my tray (inside out MRE bag). It smelled...like bread. It is denser than real bread, but it is not a bad substitute...especially for being 14 years old!
The bread got topped with a the veggie patty and some sauce:
(https://i.imgur.com/0tYMcL5.jpg)
Looked and smelled pretty good.....but how would it taste?
(https://i.imgur.com/jipEOkd.jpg)
Needed the Tabasco! The flavor was fine, but overly sweet. The patty itself had a vaguely beefy taste (but is just soy protein and egg whites and about 27 additives), but the BBQ sauce was a bit sweet. Tangy and tomatoey. Some hint of spices, too. Really not bad at all, but the old Tabasco made it awl taste pretty good. I ate the whole thing.
And washed it down with the Orange beverage.
(https://i.imgur.com/LNk5c0T.jpg)
Here's a close up of my veggie burger:
(https://i.imgur.com/vsFv1m5.jpg)
Not looking Five star, but it tasted good and filled me up.
And maybe that is a problem.....
I only ate 1/2 the potato sticks (only meant to sample them, but the saltiness hit the spot), 1/2 the cranberries (best thing in the ration, but sweeter than I wanted), one bread slice, and the veggie patty (leaving a good bit of sauce in the pouch). I didn't touch my tea, second bread slice, or muffin top.
From the military perspective, I really missed out on many of the 1200 Kcal they were trying to stuff into me. And since I didn't eat a bit of each item, that means that my micronutrient consumption might have been unbalanced.
So it goes......
Regardless, this was a surprisingly good MRE....especially considering its vintage! :rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 11:43:59 PM
After I got home, I was feeling a bit hungry. I had saved the muffin top, bread slice, and tea mix, so I thought I'd give them a try.
(https://i.imgur.com/22fwCmg.jpg)
The muffin top felt a little gritty, I think from crystalized sugar, and was instantly sweet. After the first hit of sweetness, I noticed a distinctive cocoa flavor that faded into a strange chemical type flavor. I didn't care for that chemical flavor....but it didn't stop me from eating bit more. Mrs Nix opined that if one were stuck in traffic, the muffin top might be very welcome to snack on. I think she meant that as a sort of compliment.
The iced tea mix was quite nice, slightly lemony, and refreshing after a long and sweaty hike. :tu:
I should add that on the walk home, I chewed up the gum. Fairly soft, sweet, and a nice spearmint flavor that lasted at least 60 seconds before disappearing..... Uncle Sam like to include gum in his school lunches because it helps promote oral hygiene and there is some thought chewing gum helps relieve stress. Kept my mouth moist if nothing else. :D
Post by: Syncop8r on May 12, 2021, 11:50:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/cczlSYn.jpg)I need this.
View from the lunch room:
(https://i.imgur.com/hA390Ol.jpg)
:dd:
What a lovely spot. Is this walking distance from your house?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 12, 2021, 11:52:08 PM
The legendary…sometimes loathed…military MRE. Call it a ‘meal ready to eat’But if you need to cook it first.... :think:
Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 11:56:58 PM
What a lovely spot. Is this walking distance from your house?
Yes. About a two hour walk. Great walk and great day for a walk! :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 12, 2021, 11:59:59 PM
But if you need to cook it first.... :think:
The only thing in a US MRE that needs 'cooking' are the hot beverages. Everything else can be eaten cold, straight out of the packaging.
My brother was in the army. He didn't even bother 'cooking' his instant coffee: he'd just pour the powder into his mouth, often between lip and gum, and let the goodness soak right in.
( See...? It runs in the family..... :rofl: )
Post by: Sos24 on May 13, 2021, 12:33:09 AM
But if you need to cook it first.... :think:
It all depends on how hungry and tires you are, because cooking (heating) is just for taste. If you really want to you could eat it straight from the container. It is really similar to many canned foods. If your hungry enough and need food bad enough, Chef Boyardee taste good straight from the can. Then again many people think both Chef Boyardee and MREs taste unpalatable even when heated. So how hungry are you.
This also goes into how some hikers cold soak (add water in morning and let soak throughout day) freeze-dried meals instead of heating.
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 12:39:14 AM
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 12:41:11 AM
During Desert Storm, troops wanted more meals that tasted good cold (well.....desert room temp). Several menu changes were made because of that experience. :tu:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 13, 2021, 01:04:02 AM
So now I will remove the pork krackles packets, the two cheese sticks, the three tiny protein bars, and the little chocolate from the MRE, and will add the block of cheddar and a Quest bar.
(https://i.imgur.com/QaJJPiU.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 01:36:28 AM
The whole Keto gig isn't easy!
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 01:40:29 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/2SldiVU.jpg)
No oil separation, no excessive greasiness. Smelled good.....
(https://i.imgur.com/ZO0h3X3.jpg)
Still good.....not great...but it was never going to be great. Still salty, although after hiking and sweating today, the salt was tasty.
So, 48 hours without refrigeration...at 60-65ºF...and the cheese is still 'good'. :tu:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 13, 2021, 01:42:35 AM
And I'll try to find where my dry bags are. :think: Should be fine, those pork krackle bags are gone, and now the MRE is half the size than before. :cheers:
I will not be adding the P38. I do not want to pay the insane prices they're asking on ebay for a P38 and P51. Neither do I want to get ten-packs of both. I would like to test them eventually for my can opener thread, but we'll see.
I thought about putting a Vic Cadet in the accessory pack, because now my cheddar block requires a cutting tool. But this will be eaten in June, so I will have the SuperTool 300, and I do not want to confuse anyone with my MRE Cadet, so I'll just leave the accessory pack as is.
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 01:50:43 AM
I will not be adding the P38. I do not want to pay the insane prices they're asking on ebay for a P38 and P51. Neither do I want to get ten-packs of both. I would like to test them eventually for my can opener thread, but we'll see.
I think a P38 here costs about $0.50 here. Shoot me your address and I'll send one to you. I'll have to list the price as $1 on the customs paperwork because that is the smallest dollar amount allowed on the form.
Glad to help the Can Opener thread. :cheers:
Post by: Sos24 on May 13, 2021, 02:21:08 AM
Also.....there is a morale/comfort factor to being able to have a hot meal. A warm meal is usually appreciated.
During Desert Storm, troops wanted more meals that tasted good cold (well.....desert room temp). Several menu changes were made because of that experience. :tu:
I can understand that. During the time I spent over their, the last thing I want was a hot meal. I really appreciated my insulated water bottle when I could fill it with any ice cold beverage.
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 02:39:57 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 13, 2021, 03:14:21 AM
I think a P38 here costs about $0.50 here. Shoot me your address and I'll send one to you. I'll have to list the price as $1 on the customs paperwork because that is the smallest dollar amount allowed on the form.
Glad to help the Can Opener thread. :cheers:
Thanks so much! I've always wanted to try those.
I know it costs nothing there. I can order one from there. With $29 shipping. :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 03:35:40 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on May 13, 2021, 03:57:39 AM
cooking (heating) is just for tasteI believe cooking can improve the nutritional value of some foods and reduce it for others. :dunno:
But I guess MREs have already been cooked? so this doesn't apply to them. :think:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 13, 2021, 04:01:48 AM
Now with updated menu. Look no further! :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/yaMdfPB.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/36AzkF2.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/GXIbHvw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JXOwHlA.png)
Very happy with it now. I am pleased with the variety considering the restrictions. :D
I got cheese, new protein bar, no sketchy sugar alcohols, no bulky, fragile pork rind bags, and filled with low carb goodness!
Should be good to go. I think I only need to post a picture of it packed, right?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 13, 2021, 04:03:30 AM
Thanks so much! I've always wanted to try those.You must be able to get them from an army surplus store in Oz? Sure they'll cost more than 50c but the shipping will be much less.
I know it costs nothing there. I can order one from there. With $29 shipping. :tu:
We have them here:
https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/collections/mess-kits-utensils/products/us-gi-p38-can-opener
https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/collections/mess-kits-utensils/products/u-s-g-i-p51-can-opener
and what I used to use back in the day:
https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/collections/mess-kits-utensils/products/australian-field-ration-eating-device
Post by: Sos24 on May 13, 2021, 04:06:28 AM
I believe cooking can improve the nutritional value of some foods and reduce it for others. :dunno:
But I guess MREs have already been cooked? so this doesn't apply to them. :think:
Cooking does effect nutritional value of some foods, but my understanding is because MREs are already cooked the heating doesn’t impact the nutrition.
Post by: Sos24 on May 13, 2021, 04:11:00 AM
You must be able to get them from an army surplus store in Oz? Sure they'll cost more than 50c but the shipping will be much less.
We have them here:
https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/collections/mess-kits-utensils/products/us-gi-p38-can-opener
https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/collections/mess-kits-utensils/products/u-s-g-i-p51-can-opener
and what I used to use back in the day:
https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/collections/mess-kits-utensils/products/australian-field-ration-eating-device
How about Australian FREDs? They are similar to P-38/P-51s, just a little longer due to the spoon end.
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 13, 2021, 04:12:35 AM
How about Australian FREDs? They are similar to P-38/P-51s, just a little longer due to the spoon end.
I'd rather put a Cadet in the MRE.
Post by: Syncop8r on May 13, 2021, 04:14:44 AM
How about Australian FREDs? They are similar to P-38/P-51s, just a little longer due to the spoon end.Yup the last link I posted. I know I have one or two somewhere but don't think I have seen them for a decade or two.
They were issued with our Rat Packs (NZ Army).
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 04:20:37 AM
Should be good to go. I think I only need to post a picture of it packed, right?
:tu:
I haven't re-posted mine....just in case I make a last minute change...again... :D
Post by: Sos24 on May 13, 2021, 04:23:41 AM
Yup the last link I posted. I know I have one or two somewhere but don't think I have seen them for a decade or two.I managed to get my hands on a few a couple years ago. I know Marble now makes one. It was a small but useful design.
They were issued with our Rat Packs (NZ Army).
Post by: Sos24 on May 13, 2021, 04:54:28 AM
I don’t know how easy to come by they are other places, but here microwaveable food cups are really easy to come by. I’ve seen them with Mac&Cheese, cereal, oatmeal, brownies, muffins, etc. The local grocery store even has Keto ones if I remember correctly and some convenience stores carry them.
These seem like a perfect minimal prep hot foods, provided you have access to a microwave. For this challenge, despite being allowed use of a microwave, it has to be able to be dome over a camp stove. That is where the curiosity came in.
I happened to have a Kodiak brownie cup, so I decided to try.
- Rubbed a thin layer of cooking oil on the inside of a small titanium cup. Pour in the powder from the cup and mix with water. I used a hexamine tablet, set lower than normal for more distance from flame. I stirred the contents of the cup to prevent burning until it looked done.
It may not have looked li,e a brownie, but it tasted like one so I would call it a success.
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 13, 2021, 04:54:33 AM
The only thing in a US MRE that needs 'cooking' are the hot beverages. Everything else can be eaten cold, straight out of the packaging.Great experiment! A 2007 MRE!
My brother was in the army. He didn't even bother 'cooking' his instant coffee: he'd just pour the powder into his mouth, often between lip and gum, and let the goodness soak right in.
( See...? It runs in the family..... :rofl: )
Great view! And the MRE looked tasty for me. Tabasco always help.
About coffee... I used to mix instant coffee with powder milk and a very small amout of water. Just to made small balls. And I ate It during the hikes or night travels...
Just to have some of the magic of the coffee
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Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 05:07:51 AM
In putting together my MRE curiosity got the better of me today and I had to do a little test.
I don’t know how easy to come by they are other places, but here microwaveable food cups are really easy to come by. I’ve seen them with Mac&Cheese, cereal, oatmeal, brownies, muffins, etc. The local grocery store even has Keto ones if I remember correctly and some convenience stores carry them.
These seem like a perfect minimal prep hot foods, provided you have access to a microwave. For this challenge, despite being allowed use of a microwave, it has to be able to be dome over a camp stove. That is where the curiosity came in.
I happened to have a Kodiak brownie cup, so I decided to try.
- Rubbed a thin layer of cooking oil on the inside of a small titanium cup. Pour in the powder from the cup and mix with water. I used a hexamine tablet, set lower than normal for more distance from flame. I stirred the contents of the cup to prevent burning until it looked done.
It may not have looked li,e a brownie, but it tasted like one so I would call it a success.
That sounds interesting. :like:
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 05:08:21 AM
About coffee... I used to mix instant coffee with powder milk and a very small amout of water. Just to made small balls. And I ate It during the hikes or night travels...
Just to have some of the magic of the coffee
Hard core! :ahhh
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 13, 2021, 06:22:17 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/so3wJFI.jpg)
1700g = 3.75lbs
(https://i.imgur.com/3eOKmCA.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 02:55:09 PM
Post by: Nix on May 13, 2021, 09:58:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Q6dwUkP.jpg)
No oil or grease separation. No sign of spoilage. Smelled good.....
(https://i.imgur.com/lSE2vpi.jpg)
Tasted good. Tangy & salty. I don't think it has dried out at all. Adventure Boy declared it adventure worthy so far. :tu:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 13, 2021, 10:35:13 PM
Post by: Sos24 on May 13, 2021, 10:40:30 PM
About coffee... I used to mix instant coffee with powder milk and a very small amout of water. Just to made small balls. And I ate It during the hikes or night travels...
Just to have some of the magic of the coffee
I don’t know about eating small coffee balls, but espresso beans taste good to chew on, especially if chocolate covered.
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 13, 2021, 11:02:42 PM
About coffee... I used to mix instant coffee with powder milk and a very small amount of water. Just to made small balls. And I ate It during the hikes or night travels...
Just to have some of the magic of the coffee
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I am not a coffee drinker but even I think that's genious! :like:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 14, 2021, 01:59:53 AM
Because I found them elsewhere for a dollar cheaper! And three more flavours! :cheers:
And cookies and peanut butter cups! :like:
The cups only have 1g of carbs per pair! :woohoo:
(https://i.imgur.com/VNc8uWo.jpg)
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 14, 2021, 02:07:28 AM
I'll add a pack to my MRE and take out the McDonalds butter. Why do I have butter? I don't have bread or crackers or anything else for it. But peanut butter cups, now we're talking! And they're the same carbs as the butter, just 1 gram! :cheers:
But I won't update anything now, in case I find another good item in a couple days. :D
Post by: Nix on May 14, 2021, 02:18:58 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 14, 2021, 02:22:01 AM
The PB cups sound like a great score. And increasing your Quest bar flavor diversity is a great idea! :tu:
I still can't believe how tasty those cups are. :cheers: I'll go again and clear out the shop. And go to the second shop they have in the shopping centre and clear that shelf too. And 1 gram of carbs for two cups? :gimme:
Post by: comis on May 14, 2021, 05:45:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/N6mkLy1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/D6auSxF.jpg)
My instant meal with self heating pad has finally arrived, and since I really haven't got a chance to eat anything the whole day(been a long, hectic day), I was really looking forward to it.
The meal is made by a big chain in China, and there were a few flavor available, the spicy hotpot was everybody's favorite, but I find it less filling than a real meal with rice.(I love carbs). So in addition to the spicy hotpot, I ordered the tomato beef brisket and mild spicy beef stew(both comes with rice). The depicted is the mild spicy beef stew, and I followed the instruction to fill in cold water to the rice, and to the self heating pad underneath the translucent white bowl. Then I closed up the lid and wait for 15min, viola, I was in for a real treat with steamy hot food! The meal was actually really quite tasty and the rice is fully cooked(I love Mountain House freeze dried meals, but sometimes the rice don't cook 100%). Funny thing is--it even comes with a mini black plastic spork, so all I need to eat this meal is plain cold water.
So this is a "green" as being one of the 'main' for my menu.
Post by: Nix on May 14, 2021, 06:58:25 PM
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Post by: Sos24 on May 14, 2021, 09:54:22 PM
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The GSMRE is put together in a 9L ZippSack. It may change some between now and storage day, but I’m pretty satisfied with it at this point. I have 2200 calories between 3 meals and about 1650 in snacks.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210514/d4c904be243adc818673951565607525.jpg)
I was going to put it in a roll-top dry bag, but I like the ZippSack better for accessibility.
Post by: Nix on May 14, 2021, 10:24:46 PM
I have one somewhere, not sure if it is that size. I may give it a try. :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 14, 2021, 10:32:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/d1uwoPB.jpg)
No changes observed. Smelled fine.....
(https://i.imgur.com/G5t9yMU.jpg)
Tasted good. No changes. Still tangy and salty.....like....cheese.
Post by: Nix on May 14, 2021, 10:33:47 PM
Today I picked up a couple of freeze dried sandwiches to do a taste comparison.
Nice! Is is a fair comparison if they are different flavors? Might need more in-depth testing. We are talking about science here..... :D
Post by: Sos24 on May 15, 2021, 12:31:12 AM
Nice! Is is a fair comparison if they are different flavors? Might need more in-depth testing. We are talking about science here..... :D
Unfortunately, that is as close as I could find. Mountain House only has plain or mint-chip and the other is only in Neapolitan. At least a portion of it will be an equal match.
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 03:55:55 AM
Post by: comis on May 15, 2021, 08:56:36 AM
Unfortunately, that is as close as I could find. Mountain House only has plain or mint-chip and the other is only in Neapolitan. At least a portion of it will be an equal match.I do have a Neapolitan ice cream "sandwich" from Mountain House(probably got that quite a few years back), and plan to eat it in this challenge.
Can't say it is the best ice cream sandwich in the world, but if you are desperate enough and close your eyes with a little imagination...it actually is pretty good. :D
Post by: McStitchy on May 15, 2021, 10:39:07 AM
Cheese update for day four:
(https://i.imgur.com/d1uwoPB.jpg)
No changes observed. Smelled fine.....
(https://i.imgur.com/G5t9yMU.jpg)
Tasted good. No changes. Still tangy and salty.....like....cheese.
Now that's interesting! I always wondered about the wax and hotter areas like a car parked in the sun with the bag in the
But if the cheese also reacts to it quickly, who knows :think:
:popcorn:
Post by: McStitchy on May 15, 2021, 10:42:36 AM
Still then, we will not have any freeze-dried stuff like that available.
We're talking Irish country side here :D
Post by: eamo on May 15, 2021, 12:33:20 PM
I'm a bit concerned. I didn't have any chance yet to go shopping for this. The gas stations close by are very small. I need to resort to the normal stores and see.
Still then, we will not have any freeze-dried stuff like that available.
We're talking Irish country side here :D
i doubt you get much more remote then where i am :D - while i have camping meals in my cupboard, the bulk of my food came from a local supervalu,
Post by: McStitchy on May 15, 2021, 12:37:17 PM
Well, there's still some time for me to get my MRE sorted.
Post by: magentus on May 15, 2021, 01:06:06 PM
Found some pepper, and sachets of sugar, which immediately expands the mre horizon - the giddy heights of porridge with pepper and porridge with sugar for pudding. :drool: How posh are we?!
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 02:12:44 PM
I'm a bit concerned. I didn't have any chance yet to go shopping for this. The gas stations close by are very small. I need to resort to the normal stores and see.
Still then, we will not have any freeze-dried stuff like that available.
We're talking Irish country side here :D
Are we going to see a sack full of potato crisps and chocolates as your entry? I suppose it is a lucky thing they don't make powdered Guinness....
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 02:21:57 PM
Finally got a chance to put some bits together - nothing that special, but anything that isn't porridge and salt is a feast in my eyes.
Found some pepper, and sachets of sugar, which immediately expands the mre horizon - the giddy heights of porridge with pepper and porridge with sugar for pudding. :drool: How posh are we?!
Thanks for reminding us that it is the little things that make life so sweet. Or spicy.
Mags, I've hesitated to bring this up in the past. Probably because I don't really want to know the answer. Do the U-Boat crew use an eating utensil at meal times? :dunno:
I only ask because it is traditional...in most nations' MREs, not all, but most...to include some sort of eating utensil or tool, and I think it might be nice for you to include one in your MRE, too.
Post by: magentus on May 15, 2021, 03:03:25 PM
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 03:04:36 PM
Post by: magentus on May 15, 2021, 03:06:20 PM
Hmmmm.....yes.....I imagine that with a ravenous U-boat crew speed of eating is a priority.No, you misunderstand. The shovel is for hitting them if they don't finish aaaaaaaaaaaalllllll the salty porridge
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 03:08:43 PM
Why do I have the worrisome suspicion that he ran straight for the Jaffa cake aisle at his local Tesco....and hasn't left? :dunno:
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 03:09:36 PM
No, you misunderstand. The shovel is for hitting them if they don't finish aaaaaaaaaaaalllllll the salty porridge
Oh, my.
We used to preach 'water discipline', but this is the first I've heard of porridge discipline.
Post by: magentus on May 15, 2021, 03:54:26 PM
So, Fuzzy signed up for the challenge, using far fewer words than usual, and then disappeared.A Jaffa Cake Donut is coming out - My guess is he's set up his tent outside the supermarket so he can be first in line.
Why do I have the worrisome suspicion that he ran straight for the Jaffa cake aisle at his local Tesco....and hasn't left? :dunno:
Post by: magentus on May 15, 2021, 03:55:25 PM
That shovel is the only thing standing between me and a mutiny
Oh, my.
We used to preach 'water discipline', but this is the first I've heard of porridge discipline.
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 04:05:27 PM
A Jaffa Cake Donut is coming out - My guess is he's set up his tent outside the supermarket so he can be first in line.
:ahhh
The genius of that......astounding....
Post by: magentus on May 15, 2021, 04:16:55 PM
:ahhhinnit!
The genius of that......astounding....
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/jaffa-cakes-doughnut-hybrid-jonut-b1846106.html (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/jaffa-cakes-doughnut-hybrid-jonut-b1846106.html)
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 04:29:57 PM
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 04:32:17 PM
(https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/14/590x/McVitie-s-launch-new-60p-Jaffa-Jonuts-Fusion-between-Jaffa-Cakes-and-doughnuts-1434745.jpg?r=1620754159329)
Post by: comis on May 15, 2021, 05:01:26 PM
Cor...blimey! They come in MRE-ready packaging! :ahhhJonuts! :ahhh
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Now I want one... :D
Post by: Sos24 on May 15, 2021, 05:35:09 PM
Are we going to see a sack full of potato crisps and chocolates as your entry? I suppose it is a lucky thing they don't make powdered Guinness....I do have to say, I powdered or freeze dried Guinness does sound interesting.
What about brownie cooked with Guinness instead of water :dunno::think:
Post by: Sos24 on May 15, 2021, 05:37:20 PM
innit!No that looks interesting, but I’ve never even had an original jaffa cake.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/jaffa-cakes-doughnut-hybrid-jonut-b1846106.html (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/jaffa-cakes-doughnut-hybrid-jonut-b1846106.html)
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 09:05:39 PM
I’ve never even had an original jaffa cake.
Well worth a try. There must be a 'British Specialty' shop near you. Such a concern may well have the beloved Jaffa.
Otherwise....the Big River reaches across the Atlantic...... :o
Post by: magentus on May 15, 2021, 09:17:52 PM
Think about whether you want to end up in his position before you take your first bite of delicious orangey, crumbly chocolate glory. Excuse me a minute
Fuzzy Wait for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 15, 2021, 09:34:56 PM
I do have to say, I powdered or freeze dried Guinness does sound interesting.Awesome idea Sos!
What about brownie cooked with Guinness instead of water :dunno::think:
Brownie cooked with Guinness! Must be amazing
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Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 10:03:51 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6qKQTA4.jpg)
It doesn't really seem to be changing in any notable way. Smells just fine......
(https://i.imgur.com/Mkvinub.jpg)
Both Adventure Boy and I thought it was tasty and enjoyable.
Post by: magentus on May 15, 2021, 10:15:33 PM
Cheese Day 5:Would you consider extending the challenge beyond 7 days?
(https://i.imgur.com/6qKQTA4.jpg)
It doesn't really seem to be changing in any notable way. Smells just fine......
(https://i.imgur.com/Mkvinub.jpg)
Both Adventure Boy and I thought it was tasty and enjoyable.
If we promised to club together to cover your hospital bills?
Post by: Nix on May 15, 2021, 10:34:29 PM
Would you consider extending the challenge beyond 7 days?
If we promised to club together to cover your hospital bills?
I would....because the cheese challenge has not been a great burden....so far....but I'm down to my last two unrefrigerated cheeses. Adding previously chilled cheeses at this point wouldn't be scientific. And this is strictly scientific. Absolutely.
Post by: McStitchy on May 15, 2021, 11:01:25 PM
Are we going to see a sack full of potato crisps and chocolates as your entry? I suppose it is a lucky thing they don't make powdered Guinness....
Oh, wait.... I'll write that down :tu:
Post by: Borg on May 15, 2021, 11:54:58 PM
I picked up some noodles that might be ok for dinner, you are supposed to add onions and chicken but i'm pretty sure i can skip that step and it will be ok, good till tail end of 2022 and i think 500 calories per serving, it reckons its 2 servings but it doesn't really look that much so will call this dinner, also picked up a bottle of the vital ingredient :tu:
Breakfast is an easy one, i don't have any usually so that would be just a coffee
Lunch, i was thinking crackers and depending on how Nix gets on, cheese..but i would miss butter, if Nix cheese is rank by day 7 i will go with a tin of Tuna
Dinner, Noodles
Supper, not thought about that yet
Snacks, probably nuts, crisps and a couple of mars bars or something, drinks would be coffees and i think i have some orange and cola powders from an army mre but i think we werent allowed those? if not i could throw a can of Pepsi or something in my bag
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181250213_d508b4997a_z.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 16, 2021, 12:55:07 AM
i think i have some orange and cola powders from an army mre but i think we werent allowed those? if not i could throw a can of Pepsi or something in my bag
:like: Sounds like you've built some great options. I thought I had seen a chicken breast in a pouch once upon a time, but if I did, I couldn't find one. Still....canned chicken might be an option.
And...you've made a wise choice with that Tabasco. :D
Yes, we'd like to avoid repurposing old MRE items for this challenge. The idea is to build an MRE with what you can find while away from home. So many MRE item seem to be standard 'junk food' that one finds everywhere from Hardware stores to Supermarkets. And Gas Stations. You might be able to find instant tea mixes or other beverages. If it is caffeine you are looking for, some sports drink mixes now come fully loaded with carbs, electrolytes, and caffeine. :dunno:
Post by: Sos24 on May 16, 2021, 02:14:24 AM
Nice work Nix :D
I picked up some noodles that might be ok for dinner, you are supposed to add onions and chicken but i'm pretty sure i can skip that step and it will be ok, good till tail end of 2022 and i think 500 calories per serving, it reckons its 2 servings but it doesn't really look that much so will call this dinner, also picked up a bottle of the vital ingredient :tu:
Breakfast is an easy one, i don't have any usually so that would be just a coffee
Lunch, i was thinking crackers and depending on how Nix gets on, cheese..but i would miss butter, if Nix cheese is rank by day 7 i will go with a tin of Tuna
Dinner, Noodles
Supper, not thought about that yet
Snacks, probably nuts, crisps and a couple of mars bars or something, drinks would be coffees and i think i have some orange and cola powders from an army mre but i think we werent allowed those? if not i could throw a can of Pepsi or something in my bag
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181250213_d508b4997a_z.jpg)
I don’t know if your markets carry it, but mine has small cans and pouches of shredded chicken. It isn’t the best or tastiest, but could work for the purposes of this challenge.
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 16, 2021, 02:45:45 AM
No, you misunderstand. The shovel is for hitting them if they don't finish aaaaaaaaaaaalllllll the salty porridge
Post by: comis on May 16, 2021, 02:52:41 PM
Nice work Nix :D
I picked up some noodles that might be ok for dinner, you are supposed to add onions and chicken but i'm pretty sure i can skip that step and it will be ok, good till tail end of 2022 and i think 500 calories per serving, it reckons its 2 servings but it doesn't really look that much so will call this dinner, also picked up a bottle of the vital ingredient :tu:
Breakfast is an easy one, i don't have any usually so that would be just a coffee
Lunch, i was thinking crackers and depending on how Nix gets on, cheese..but i would miss butter, if Nix cheese is rank by day 7 i will go with a tin of Tuna
Dinner, Noodles
Supper, not thought about that yet
Snacks, probably nuts, crisps and a couple of mars bars or something, drinks would be coffees and i think i have some orange and cola powders from an army mre but i think we werent allowed those? if not i could throw a can of Pepsi or something in my bag
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181250213_d508b4997a_z.jpg)
Funny, I just had another dry run this morning with a ramen noodle this morning, and the flavor is very similar to the yaki soba:
(https://i.imgur.com/PQRHvV2.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 16, 2021, 03:15:20 PM
Funny, I just had another dry run this morning with a ramen noodle this morning, and the flavor is very similar to the yaki soba:
This isn't really much of a challenge for you....is it...? :rofl:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 16, 2021, 03:46:38 PM
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Post by: magentus on May 16, 2021, 03:50:58 PM
I'm a big fan of instant noodles. I really like them (like a confort food). I may put some on our GSMRE:iagree: We have a Korean supermarket next door to work and they do an enormous range of instant noodles. For a couple of months we would hold 'Noodle Club' in our tearoom every lunchtime and try all the different flavours.
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Will pop over there next week to get some in for the challenge (and beyond)
Post by: comis on May 16, 2021, 05:14:06 PM
Hehe, I'm with Hevy and Mags...in fact, it is almost like comfort food to me. :D
This isn't really much of a challenge for you....is it...? :rofl:
I think I am probably the easiest customer to please--all the freeze dried food, MREs, instant noodles, Cup O' noodles...are like modern wonders to me, just pour in hot boiling water and wait 3-5min(12-15 min, if I need to setup/prime my good'o MSR whisperlite stove, which is just enough time to setup tent/everything and get ready for the night), then I have a piping hot semi-gourmet meal right in front of me! Wait...and no dishes to wash and minimal clean up afterwards?! Are you kidding me? They are awl-some! :woohoo:
Probably why Mrs. constantly refuse to do multiple day camping trip with me. :facepalm: :D
Post by: magentus on May 16, 2021, 05:19:36 PM
Hehe, I'm with Hevy and Mags...in fact, it is almost like comfort food to me. :DLol. Its like space food innit, from the future.
I think I am probably the easiest customer to please--all the freeze dried food, MREs, instant noodles, Cup O' noodles...are like modern wonders to me, just pour in hot boiling water and wait 3-5min(12-15 min, if I need to setup/prime my good'o MSR whisperlite stove, which is just enough time to setup tent/everything and get ready for the night), then I have a piping hot semi-gourmet meal right in front of me! Wait...and no dishes to wash and minimal clean up afterwards?! Are you kidding me? They are awl-some! :woohoo:
Probably why Mrs. constantly refuse to do multiple day camping trip with me. :facepalm: :D
Post by: Nix on May 16, 2021, 10:44:14 PM
Cheese Day 6.
(https://i.imgur.com/sJ0PfjQ.jpg)
No oil separation. No visual evidence of the cheese deteriorating or spoiling. Smelled fine, however I had just used some moisturizer on my hands which left a chemical odor on my hands and might have deceived me.
(https://i.imgur.com/PGmGPFj.jpg)
Still tasted as good as ever. Adventure Boy was taking a nap and missed out on the test. It's hard to find good help these days.
Post by: Borg on May 16, 2021, 11:11:03 PM
I thought I had seen a chicken breast in a pouch once upon a time, but if I did, I couldn't find one. Still....canned chicken might be an option.
I don’t know if your markets carry it, but mine has small cans and pouches of shredded chicken. It isn’t the best or tastiest, but could work for the purposes of this challenge.
Spam and corned beef are readily available but i don't recall seeing a can of chicken, i will look next time and get one to try if they have any :tu:
My coffee is 60 cals each and i will probably have 4 in a day, the tin of tuna i got is 140 so i need to somehow up my callorie count, i may have to have a breakfast after all :o
Post by: Nix on May 16, 2021, 11:22:25 PM
Post by: Borg on May 16, 2021, 11:28:36 PM
Here's some food from the past....
Cheese Day 6.
(https://i.imgur.com/sJ0PfjQ.jpg)
No oil separation. No visual evidence of the cheese deteriorating or spoiling. Smelled fine, however I had just used some moisturizer on my hands which left a chemical odor on my hands and might have deceived me.
(https://i.imgur.com/PGmGPFj.jpg)
Still tasted as good as ever. Adventure Boy was taking a nap and missed out on the test. It's hard to find good help these days.
That is promising :hatsoff: I hope you are saving all that wax to make a candle, a cheese scented candle :D
Funny, I just had another dry run this morning with a ramen noodle this morning, and the flavor is very similar to the yaki soba:
(https://i.imgur.com/PQRHvV2.jpg)
Cant go wrong with noodles, i do recall having an instant rice thing once and it was ok too, i like those Nissin soba yakitori pot noodle things and was thinking one of those for lunch would work, that's my backup plan anyway
Post by: Borg on May 16, 2021, 11:33:24 PM
Best meal of the day!
Ex smoker here, for years my breakfast was a cig and a coffee, i gave up the cigs and just had coffee and then i just got used to that, the only time i have breakfast is when i'm in a hotel and i really enjoy it, probably laziness as i can't be arsed cooking in the morning so coffee it is :D
Post by: Nix on May 16, 2021, 11:49:29 PM
That is promising :hatsoff: I hope you are saving all that wax to make a candle, a cheese scented candle :D
Funny you mention that...just as I was tossing out the wax from this last cheese, I thought, "maybe I should have saved the wax to use for a candle....." :rofl:
Post by: Sos24 on May 16, 2021, 11:58:29 PM
Spam and corned beef are readily available but i don't recall seeing a can of chicken, i will look next time and get one to try if they have any :tu:
My coffee is 60 cals each and i will probably have 4 in a day, the tin of tuna i got is 140 so i need to somehow up my callorie count, i may have to have a breakfast after all :o
The ones I’ve seen are in with the Tuna Fish, before they are manufactured by tuna fish companies.
Post by: Sos24 on May 17, 2021, 12:05:59 AM
Ex smoker here, for years my breakfast was a cig and a coffee, i gave up the cigs and just had coffee and then i just got used to that, the only time i have breakfast is when i'm in a hotel and i really enjoy it, probably laziness as i can't be arsed cooking in the morning so coffee it is :D
I’m not usually a big breakfast eater, but I have learned that sometimes my body still wants nutrition. That is is why I frequently will drink my breakfast in the form of a protein shake. I have even gone as far as mixing protein powder with coffee. Coffee + Chocolate protein powder = Mocha breakfast.
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 17, 2021, 02:50:48 PM
I removed the plain butter. Nothing to spread it on. Replaced it with delicious peanut butter cups. Which in keto are called fat bombs apparently. :think:
I had to remove my dried tomatoes. Sad to see them go, as they were my salad aka my only vegetable, but I missed doing the calculation of carbs per package. They had 1.7g of carbs per 25g serving, and it's a 125g package, but I had listed them as 1.7g of carbs for the whole thing. 8.5g total for the package is way too much for a keto mre so they had to go.
I won't post everything now, in case I discover another great addition and be forced to take new pics all over again.
I've been trying out some stuff I included. The Quest bars are good. The cookie dough flavour that I included in the mre is the best so far, so I am not changing it. The peanut butter cups are amazing. The biltong was ok. The salami was a bit salty, but fine. The cans are ok, I especially enjoyed the sardines, they were great. The chocolate is chocolate, so pretty good. Those cheese crisps though. The flavour stays with you, because you'll be burping it hours after you are done eating them.
I wish I had individual SPAM packets, and those neat packets of olives and pickles I keep seeing on-line but can't find anywhere. But I am happy with what I found and with my final MRE.
Post by: Nix on May 17, 2021, 04:01:38 PM
I think mine is set as well. I haven't altered it in the past week, so I'm probably done. :D
I'm impressed by how dedicated you are being to the keto koncept. No tomatoes....? Oh, that's a bit sad and would probably be a fruit too far for me. Man does not live by peanut butter cups alone! :rofl:
Don't be too disappointed about the Spam: 2g of carbs per Single Classic. :dunno:
Post by: AlephZero on May 17, 2021, 05:03:54 PM
GSMRE Designers & Diners:
01. Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02. Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03. Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04. comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05. Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06. ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07. ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08. Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09. Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10. Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11. Sos24 aka “Concrete Camp Chef”
12. McStitchy aka "Backwards Cuisine veteran"
13. Hevy and his clone aka "The Sarlacc Pit"
14. AlephZero aka "Caveman Gastronome"
Although my MRE will be more of Grocery Store MRE, but a GSMRE nonetheless... :angel:
Post by: eamo on May 17, 2021, 07:14:32 PM
Although my MRE will be more of Grocery Store MRE, but a GSMRE nonetheless... :angel:
i think thats the whole idea, mine all came from a supermarket :cheers:
Post by: Nix on May 17, 2021, 08:10:55 PM
I guess I have to join this one...
:woohoo:
Although my MRE will be more of Grocery Store MRE, but a GSMRE nonetheless... :angel:
That counts! :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 17, 2021, 11:56:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VMaaJkl.jpg)
Looks good, smells good. No evidence of deterioration, breakdown, or spoilage.
But....how does it taste? :think:
(https://i.imgur.com/hoyGnE1.jpg)
Tastes good. Still tangy, salty, slightly sweet. Adventure Boy concurred that it was tasty and edible.
This cheese isn't going to win any ribbons at the county fair, but it has held up well. Today the temperature in the house got up to 69ºF (20.5ºC). Not hot, but felt warm.
I am satisfied that, stored in a cool (room temperature) and shady spot, this cheese is shelf stable for 7 days. I'm not sure it would be a good idea to go backpacking in summer with these cheeses in warmer climates, but I'd be happy tossing a few in the food bag or GSMRE for a weekend of camping in Spring or Fall.
Adventure Boy says it is better to eat them all at once and then burn the excess fat off if needed. He's entitled to his views.
Post by: Sos24 on May 18, 2021, 01:10:50 AM
The Beef and Cheddar, Jalapeño Jack and True Lemon drink mix. Considering the Pizza and Apple Turnover are MREs, they don’t qualify but may get tried none the less soon.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210517/1ce82c805e68f6b9c4a1c5d2f91979fb.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 18, 2021, 01:20:00 AM
Today a package finally arrived with a couple items (not all) that will go in the GSMRE.
The Beef and Cheddar, Jalapeño Jack and True Lemon drink mix. Considering the Pizza and Apple Turnover are MREs, they don’t qualify but may get tried none the less soon.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210517/1ce82c805e68f6b9c4a1c5d2f91979fb.jpg)
Ooh, I've got some of that True Lemon mix. (Have some packed in my GSMRE now. :D) I like it. Mixed with some cool water, I find it refreshing and I'm encouraged to drink more.
When Mrs Nix tried it she said, "I think you like it because you're thirsty." She may have a point, but I've got a few to take along to make filtered swamp water more palatable. :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 18, 2021, 01:21:11 AM
Post by: Sos24 on May 18, 2021, 01:28:14 AM
I didn't realize that you could buy individual MRE items like that. Interesting........A few places sell them like that and I like it because it allows just getting the main parts that you want.
Post by: Nix on May 18, 2021, 01:29:28 AM
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 18, 2021, 02:31:05 AM
Ooh, I've got some of that True Lemon mix. (Have some packed in my GSMRE now. :D) I like it. Mixed with some cool water, I find it refreshing and I'm encouraged to drink more.
When Mrs Nix tried it she said, "I think you like it because you're thirsty." She may have a point, but I've got a few to take along to make filtered swamp water more palatable. :tu:
The True Lemon is quite good... somewhat addicting, in a Doritos sort of way. I also tried the lime and grapefruit, but I don't like those as much. Which is a bit of a disappointment, because the Lemon prompted me to get three boxes of the Grapefruit without trying it out first... :P
Post by: Nix on May 18, 2021, 02:58:21 AM
I get it at my local supermarket. They only flavor available is the True Lemon. :dunno:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 18, 2021, 04:00:46 AM
I still can't believe how tasty those cups are. :cheers: I'll go again and clear out the shop. And go to the second shop they have in the shopping centre and clear that shelf too.
:rant:
I've gone to three shops and didn't find find a single one! How long does it take to restock your shelves? :rant:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 18, 2021, 10:13:53 AM
Sounds good, RP. Strong work to get your GSMRE dialed in already. :tu:
I think mine is set as well. I haven't altered it in the past week, so I'm probably done. :D
I'm impressed by how dedicated you are being to the keto koncept. No tomatoes....? Oh, that's a bit sad and would probably be a fruit too far for me. Man does not live by peanut butter cups alone! :rofl:
Don't be too disappointed about the Spam: 2g of carbs per Single Classic. :dunno:
I've been working on it for a couple of weeks, and being on a diet helped eliminate lots of otherwise great options.
I wish I had found a nice little packet of olives, or pickles, or a smaller portion of dried tomatoes or something. I really wanted to include some kind of shelf stable vegetable.
Those single spam packets are cute though. I was thinking of adding a whole can of spam, but that's too much for one mre. Or is it? ::)
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 18, 2021, 12:04:30 PM
A Jaffa Cake Donut is coming out - My guess is he's set up his tent outside the supermarket so he can be first in line.
Not... Long... Now...
(https://media.giphy.com/media/k5mbhJgvnIlL0BfRX3/giphy.gif)
Post by: magentus on May 18, 2021, 12:41:06 PM
Not... Long... Now...Got your pocket money ready?
(https://media.giphy.com/media/k5mbhJgvnIlL0BfRX3/giphy.gif)
Post by: Nix on May 18, 2021, 02:15:22 PM
I was thinking of adding a whole can of spam, but that's too much for one mre. Or is it? ::)
Interesting question. A can of Spam contains a little over 1000 Kcal. So a can of Spam is an MRE.
Three (3) cans could qualify as your 24-hour GSMRE.
Not that I'd advise that. But If Fuzzy can't get a hold of a 24 hour supply of Jonuts....he might consider it.
Post by: Nix on May 18, 2021, 07:16:20 PM
From my last MRE test (2007 Veggie patty in BBQ sauce), I saved a packet of Wheat Snack Bread. Since this is the GSMRE challenge, it seemed only appropriate to use this well aged snack bread to test our two contending hot sauces.
(https://i.imgur.com/6S77uD6.jpg)
First up, let's take a look at the ingredients:
Tabasco (5oz) : distilled vinegar, red pepper (Tabasco), and Salt
Texas Pete (6oz) : vinegar, aged peppers (peppers (Cayenne), salt, vinegar), water, xanthangum, and benzoate of soda.
Tabasco provides a paltry 35mg of sodium per tsp. Texas Pete does slightly better with 90mg of sodium per tsp.
They say everything is bigger in Texas and it's clear that not only do you get more Texas Pete in a bottle, but you also get more ingredients. So, at first glance, Texas Pete would seem to have the edge.
But...let's see how they work in semi-field conditions.
(https://i.imgur.com/UlqROyX.jpg)
You may well think that this Wheat Snack Bread looks like an abomination and an insult to bread. If so, I'd have to agree. However it has a strangely appealing sweetness and pleasant chewiness. It does seem a bit dry and "thirst provoking", but, to be fair, it is 14 years old.
So, the playing field being prepared, it is time to get out contestants out in action for battle.
(https://i.imgur.com/Gumdno9.jpg)
As you can see, I applied a liberal amount to a piece of the snack bread.
My first impression was that Texas Pete was easier to pour because of the wider opening in the bottle. The Tabasco has a small 'pin hole' shaker top. As a result the Texas Pete flowed easily and uniformly onto the target bread. The Tabasco made a bit of a mess. Texas Pete sauce is a bit thicker and more viscous. That xanthan gum technology appeared to be paying dividends.
Texas Pete is consistently rated as being a bit spicier than Tabasco (750 SHU vs 700 SHU). This makes sense because cayenne peppers are usually a bit hotter than tabasco peppers.
In tasting both sauces, I can't really tell the difference in terms of heat. Flavor is a different matter.
Tabasco has a bright, sharp, fruity flavor. The intense vinegar tang really highlights the fruit flavors of the Tabasco pepper.
Texas Pete brings a more earthy, mellow, fruit flavor. It doesn't seem as sharp or acid to me. And, I think the xanthan gum and water might dilute the flavors a bit.
On the snack bread, Texas Pete seemed to harmonize or meld with the bread flavor. The flavors tended to move into the background. In contrast, the Tabasco sauce's flavor was more notable and stood out.
I like the flavor of both cayenne pepper and tabasco peppers, so it's a bit hard for me to say one is the winner over the other. It may be worth having both on hand so that you can use the sauce that suits your mood. I grew up with Tabasco and it will always have a place in my pantry (and MRE). I liked the Texas Pete--it would be a preferrable sauce on a BBQ sandwich, I think--but I'm not sure it will be a regular in the pantry (if for no other reason than it was a bit harder to come by).
Finally, I'll say that Crystal hot sauce sits somewhere between Tabasco and Texas Pete. Like Tabasco, Crystal uses only three ingredients: peppers, vinegar, and salt. But, like Texas Pete, it uses the cayenne pepper. I find the Crystal is also a brighter and sharper sauce. I feel the flavor of the cayenne peppers are more noticeable and pronounced. Between Texas Pete and Crystal, I'd choose Crystal. But, in a bowl of chili. Texas Pete might be preferable.
Pick your own poison! :tu:
Post by: Sos24 on May 18, 2021, 09:06:22 PM
I got my hands on some Texas Pete. Obviously a showdown was required.
From my last MRE test (2007 Veggie patty in BBQ sauce), I saved a packet of Wheat Snack Bread. Since this is the GSMRE challenge, it seemed only appropriate to use this well aged snack bread to test our two contending hot sauces.
(https://i.imgur.com/6S77uD6.jpg)
First up, let's take a look at the ingredients:
Tabasco (5oz) : distilled vinegar, red pepper (Tabasco), and Salt
Texas Pete (6oz) : vinegar, aged peppers (peppers (Cayenne), salt, vinegar), water, xanthangum, and benzoate of soda.
Tabasco provides a paltry 35mg of sodium per tsp. Texas Pete does slightly better with 90mg of sodium per tsp.
They say everything is bigger in Texas and it's clear that not only do you get more Texas Pete in a bottle, but you also get more ingredients. So, at first glance, Texas Pete would seem to have the edge.
But...let's see how they work in semi-field conditions.
(https://i.imgur.com/UlqROyX.jpg)
You may well think that this Wheat Snack Bread looks like an abomination and an insult to bread. If so, I'd have to agree. However it has a strangely appealing sweetness and pleasant chewiness. It does seem a bit dry and "thirst provoking", but, to be fair, it is 14 years old.
So, the playing field being prepared, it is time to get out contestants out in action for battle.
(https://i.imgur.com/Gumdno9.jpg)
As you can see, I applied a liberal amount to a piece of the snack bread.
My first impression was that Texas Pete was easier to pour because of the wider opening in the bottle. The Tabasco has a small 'pin hole' shaker top. As a result the Texas Pete flowed easily and uniformly onto the target bread. The Tabasco made a bit of a mess. Texas Pete sauce is a bit thicker and more viscous. That xanthan gum technology appeared to be paying dividends.
Texas Pete is consistently rated as being a bit spicier than Tabasco (750 SHU vs 700 SHU). This makes sense because cayenne peppers are usually a bit hotter than tabasco peppers.
In tasting both sauces, I can't really tell the difference in terms of heat. Flavor is a different matter.
Tabasco has a bright, sharp, fruity flavor. The intense vinegar tang really highlights the fruit flavors of the Tabasco pepper.
Texas Pete brings a more earthy, mellow, fruit flavor. It doesn't seem as sharp or acid to me. And, I think the xanthan gum and water might dilute the flavors a bit.
On the snack bread, Texas Pete seemed to harmonize or meld with the bread flavor. The flavors tended to move into the background. In contrast, the Tabasco sauce's flavor was more notable and stood out.
I like the flavor of both cayenne pepper and tabasco peppers, so it's a bit hard for me to say one is the winner over the other. It may be worth having both on hand so that you can use the sauce that suits your mood. I grew up with Tabasco and it will always have a place in my pantry (and MRE). I liked the Texas Pete--it would be a preferrable sauce on a BBQ sandwich, I think--but I'm not sure it will be a regular in the pantry (if for no other reason than it was a bit harder to come by).
Finally, I'll say that Crystal hot sauce sits somewhere between Tabasco and Texas Pete. Like Tabasco, Crystal uses only three ingredients: peppers, vinegar, and salt. But, like Texas Pete, it uses the cayenne pepper. I find the Crystal is also a brighter and sharper sauce. I feel the flavor of the cayenne peppers are more noticeable and pronounced. Between Texas Pete and Crystal, I'd choose Crystal. But, in a bowl of chili. Texas Pete might be preferable.
Pick your own poison! :tu:
Very nice and thorough review and comparison. I think the testing platform for the sauces was a good choice.
Your points are very good about the differences in ingredients and flavors possibly giving each their own use on occasion.
For my house Texas Pete is usually the general goto for just adding a little extra heat or flavor to a food not to mask or flavor the dish. Other sauces are used in the cooking process that have more pronounced or specific flavors.
I intend to do my own tasting of Crystals, and might even do a three way head to head, but I have to actual get to the store that I believe sells it.
Post by: Nix on May 18, 2021, 09:29:41 PM
Very nice and thorough review and comparison. I think the testing platform for the sauces was a good choice.
Your points are very good about the differences in ingredients and flavors possibly giving each their own use on occasion.
For my house Texas Pete is usually the general goto for just adding a little extra heat or flavor to a food not to mask or flavor the dish. Other sauces are used in the cooking process that have more pronounced or specific flavors.
I intend to do my own tasting of Crystals, and might even do a three way head to head, but I have to actual get to the store that I believe sells it.
I first encountered Crystal in the Gulf area of the states. Many restaurants serve it or use it in secret sauces and batters. I remember having some "Crystal Shrimp" in one joint in Mississippi. I thought the dish used a special sort of shrimp. Well, gulf shrimp are special by they are especially good when fried with a batter that adds some Crystal hot sauce.
I recommend trying it, for sure. However, I'll caveat my recommendation by saying that Crystal is closer to Tabasco because of the more intense vinegar element. Now that I use Crystal in gumbo and red beans & rice, I like to keep it on hand. But if Tabasco seem too acid or 'vinegary' for you, you may not like it as much as I (and the whole Gulf coast) do. :tu:
Post by: Borg on May 18, 2021, 09:50:40 PM
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Post by: Nix on May 18, 2021, 11:43:33 PM
:cheers:
Post by: Nix on May 20, 2021, 06:56:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/14rqZhv.jpg)
Total weight, in its waterproof roll-top bag, is 1,548 grams (1.5 Kg or 3.3 pounds).
Energy count is....
Breakfast: 794 Kcal
Lunch: 822 Kcal
Supper: 977 Kcal
Snack: 791 Kcal
Accessory: 90 Kcal
Total: 3474 Kcal
Obviously I've overshot the 2400 Kcal minimum; however, I'm still below a standard three MRE ration for a day (normally about 3,600 Kcal). So I'm happy with where I've landed in terms of energy. I think macro nutrients are pretty good as well with protein > 100grams and carbohydrate > 400 grams (the usual target for a military 24 hour ration).
Ration size and weight is a bit larger than I'd like. I'm only using about 5L of an 8L bag, but it still seems a bit larger for a 24-hour ration. Both weight and size could probably be reduced by eliminating some packaging and the somewhat indulgent elements of the accessory pack. But....why skimp on indulgence if you don't have to? :rofl:
Here is a shot of my completed MRE, now on the shelf in 'storage' until Chow Day, 05 June 2021. The water bottle and gallon water jug are for size comparison only.
(https://i.imgur.com/IQUdPTE.jpg)
I'm looking forward to Chow Day!
I'm curious to see what you guys have come up with. I'm curious to see how much of my MRE I actually eat. I'm curious to see if some of the past-due items are still good. And I'm curious to see if Fuzzy goes all green and ill after eating a box of Jonuts.
Post by: McStitchy on May 20, 2021, 07:35:39 PM
This isn't really much of a challenge for you....is it...? :rofl:
:rofl:
Post by: McStitchy on May 20, 2021, 07:39:03 PM
I've made a few tweaks, but I think my MRE is done now.
(https://i.imgur.com/14rqZhv.jpg)
Total weight, in its waterproof roll-top bag, is 1,548 grams (1.5 Kg or 3.3 pounds).
Energy count is....
Breakfast: 794 Kcal
Lunch: 822 Kcal
Supper: 977 Kcal
Snack: 791 Kcal
Accessory: 90 Kcal
Total: 3474 Kcal
Obviously I've overshot the 2400 Kcal minimum; however, I'm still below a standard three MRE ration for a day (normally about 3,600 Kcal). So I'm happy with where I've landed in terms of energy. I think macro nutrients are pretty good as well with protein > 100grams and carbohydrate > 400 grams (the usual target for a military 24 hour ration).
Ration size and weight is a bit larger than I'd like. I'm only using about 5L of an 8L bag, but it still seems a bit larger for a 24-hour ration. Both weight and size could probably be reduced by eliminating some packaging and the somewhat indulgent elements of the accessory pack. But....why skimp on indulgence if you don't have to? :rofl:
Here is a shot of my completed MRE, now on the shelf in 'storage' until Chow Day, 05 June 2021. The water bottle and gallon water jug are for size comparison only.
(https://i.imgur.com/IQUdPTE.jpg)
I'm looking forward to Chow Day!
I'm curious to see what you guys have come up with. I'm curious to see how much of my MRE I actually eat. I'm curious to see if some of the past-due items are still good. And I'm curious to see if Fuzzy goes all green and ill after eating a box of Jonuts.
Wow... you've got all that in your MRE ? :o
If I keep progressing like I did so far I'll end up with a can of tuna and some crackers :P
Post by: McStitchy on May 20, 2021, 07:41:34 PM
Not... Long... Now...
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It's just the same but with a whole in it.
What's the point? :pok:
Post by: Nix on May 20, 2021, 07:49:15 PM
Wow... you've got all that in your MRE ? :o
If I keep progressing like I did so far I'll end up with a can of tuna and some crackers :P
This isn't a feline challenge...... :pok:
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Post by: McStitchy on May 20, 2021, 07:54:16 PM
Post by: Nix on May 20, 2021, 08:05:29 PM
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Post by: McStitchy on May 20, 2021, 08:07:37 PM
Post by: magentus on May 20, 2021, 10:21:05 PM
Quote from: McStitchy link=topic=87273.Cmsg2245824#msg2245824 date=1621532494
It's just the same but with a whole in it.You better bloody well take that back :twak:
What's the point? :pok:
It's a Jaffa cake donut. Possibly the single most important invention in the history of humankind you oaf. And Fuzzy has been queuing outside in his pants for two weeks to get a taste of its Majesty so have some respect.
Post by: Nix on May 20, 2021, 10:46:43 PM
And there's poor Fuzzy being driven mad by the question......
Post by: McStitchy on May 20, 2021, 11:02:23 PM
Post by: Nix on May 20, 2021, 11:07:48 PM
Now finish the coffee and get to building your GSMRE! :rant:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 21, 2021, 09:30:32 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on May 21, 2021, 09:53:46 AM
Post by: magentus on May 21, 2021, 10:05:19 AM
Don't you see, it changes everything
EVERYTHING
Post by: Syncop8r on May 21, 2021, 10:53:04 AM
Post by: magentus on May 21, 2021, 11:03:48 AM
It's a hole 'nother story?You got it brother.
Like when Dylan went electric - that sort of magnitude. But with donuts
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 21, 2021, 05:38:05 PM
2 Oatmeal packets 320 calories
6 pk. Raisins 6ct: 600 calories
M and Ms: 1400 calories
3 Snack Pack pudding: 300 calories
4 Clif bars: 750 calories
6 orange water flavors: 30 calories
2 Apple Sauce: 140 calories
Hormel Chili: 260 calories
2 Trout tins: 280 calories
Total: 4080 calories
For me at this stage of my journey, typical day consumption is probably max. 75% of that. Out on a distance hike would probably bring this meal pretty close to my calorie count.
Post by: Nix on May 21, 2021, 07:38:15 PM
Nice balance of foods. That should keep ya going!
( And that award-winning Tabasco should keep your appetite awake! :D )
Post by: Sos24 on May 21, 2021, 07:55:47 PM
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To me it is more like a cookie than ice cream, because of the consistency and being room temperature. It doesn’t even taste really like an ice cream sandwich at first. If it sits in your mouth instead of swallowing right away the flavor starts to emerge. Even though it says to eat it like it is, I am partially tempted to see what would happen if it was allowed to cold soak for a little an then eaten with a spoon. Maybe I’ll try that with the other half, because I only at half.
Post by: Nix on May 21, 2021, 08:19:07 PM
Curiosity got the better of me last night, and I had to open one of the ice cream sandwiches.
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To me it is more like a cookie than ice cream, because of the consistency and being room temperature. It doesn’t even taste really like an ice cream sandwich at first. If it sits in your mouth instead of swallowing right away the flavor starts to emerge. Even though it says to eat it like it is, I am partially tempted to see what would happen if it was allowed to cold soak for a little an then eaten with a spoon. Maybe I’ll try that with the other half, because I only at half.
Interesting.
I remember eating freeze-dried ice cream as a kiddo visiting the Smithsonian Air & Space museum. It more like a confection or candy.
I was wondering if your ice cream sandwich was meant to be 'rehydrated'. Are there directions? Could it be rehydrated and chilled ( maybe in a cold stream or creek or snowbank )? :dunno:
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 22, 2021, 01:26:02 AM
Curiosity got the better of me last night, and I had to open one of the ice cream sandwiches.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210521/b58faa2c3f426b16854c58aee5eb5134.jpg)
To me it is more like a cookie than ice cream, because of the consistency and being room temperature. It doesn’t even taste really like an ice cream sandwich at first. If it sits in your mouth instead of swallowing right away the flavor starts to emerge. Even though it says to eat it like it is, I am partially tempted to see what would happen if it was allowed to cold soak for a little an then eaten with a spoon. Maybe I’ll try that with the other half, because I only at half.
Post by: Sos24 on May 22, 2021, 02:04:43 AM
Like so many foods of government origin, it just requires an active imagination :rofl: Mrs R used to get them for our boys when they were little. They weren't bad, just not the real deal. I'm a big Space Race fan, and foods like that always seemed so cool.
I subscribe to the Richard Overton diet (minus the cigars), so my GSMRE needs to include coffee, ice cream and whiskey.
https://youtu.be/BXyfCGDnuWs
Post by: Nix on May 22, 2021, 02:25:50 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 22, 2021, 06:42:16 AM
Post by: AlephZero on May 22, 2021, 07:17:28 AM
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Never mind the spell checker... ::)
Sooo, about 3200 Kcal, 1,259 Kg, that should do fine for a day, I guess :)
I'll get the pics done soon :pok:
Post by: AlephZero on May 22, 2021, 07:18:29 AM
Post by: Nix on May 22, 2021, 01:54:48 PM
Mrs Nix loves Wasa and we use 'em for awl sorts of 'sandwiches'. :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 22, 2021, 01:55:26 PM
Why yes, I do love spreadsheets... ::)
Nice spreadsheet!
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 22, 2021, 02:52:00 PM
3.5lbs
2500 Kcal
10500kJ
20g of carbs
(https://i.imgur.com/d6vypcb.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/B8Tporo.png)
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Post by: Nix on May 22, 2021, 02:54:17 PM
You may have created the first-ever Keto 24-Hour MRE.
:cheers:
( carb-free beer used for all emojis )
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 22, 2021, 03:09:40 PM
I am not the first to come up with the idea of a keto MRE. Hell, I did not come up with the idea at all. You told me I could do a keto MRE, so I thought I'd try it, instead of packing whatever. :salute:
I am very pleased with what I managed to find, very happy with the macros and the total weight. And the biggest plus is that I found snacks I can incorporate in my diet every day. And I've lost six kilos so far in May. :woohoo:
Those peanut butter cups man, I am telling you. It took five hours and six stores, but I found a couple of boxes of them. They've been selling out instantly. Lucky for me, a nice girl at one store checked the closest store that had them in stock, so I went there and now it is also out of stock. :D
Post by: AlephZero on May 22, 2021, 03:23:33 PM
AZ -- Are those Wasa and cream cheese sandwiches shelf-stable? They sound great. I'd love a snap of those.
Mrs Nix loves Wasa and we use 'em for awl sorts of 'sandwiches'. :tu:
Yes, they are very shelf-stable, the paprika one has best before date at 30.11.2021 :cheers: :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 22, 2021, 03:24:35 PM
:tu:
I am not the first to come up with the idea of a keto MRE. Hell, I did not come up with the idea at all. You told me I could do a keto MRE, so I thought I'd try it, instead of packing whatever. :salute:
I am very pleased with what I managed to find, very happy with the macros and the total weight. And the biggest plus is that I found snacks I can incorporate in my diet every day. And I've lost six kilos so far in May. :woohoo:
Those peanut butter cups man, I am telling you. It took five hours and six stores, but I found a couple of boxes of them. They've been selling out instantly. Lucky for me, a nice girl at one store checked the closest store that had them in stock, so I went there and now it is also out of stock. :D
:rofl:
Hey, a big congratulations on losing that weight! :clap:
Do you have a target weight in mind?
I tried the "Paleo diet" for a while and slimmed down a bit. I found my weight naturally stabilized after a few months. I enjoyed the "Paleo" diet, but missed my beans and cornbread. Now my pants miss the "Paleo" regimen. :rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 22, 2021, 03:25:25 PM
Yes, they are very shelf-stable, the paprika one has best before date at 30.11.2021 :cheers: :tu:
Awesome. Hope you'll be able to post an "action shot" of one of those on Chow Day!
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 22, 2021, 04:08:10 PM
Hey, a big congratulations on losing that weight! :clap:
Do you have a target weight in mind?
Thanks! :cheers:
Setting a target weight is tricky. I gained some muscle mass, and have been losing fat. I basically want to lose the belly and tone. So, no specific numeric target. Keto seems to be working, so we'll see what happens. :tu:
Post by: Sea Monster on May 23, 2021, 04:06:15 AM
but I've restocked!
Some minor changes for the "day" In order to stay in the spirit of things, I'm keeping my meals to things that would be available from a quix type store (Servos around here basically have attached grocery stores - it's to dodge trading laws. Grocery stores have to shut at certain times, service station don't...) but I'll be avoiding anything that has any prep requirements - we're sticking to individually wrapped single serve junk and impulse buys :D
No crisps, the packaging doesn't meet the "compact pack" intent.
I measured by seat-buddy thing that I use for food in the car, it's 5.6L or just under 1.5gal, so we're in good form there.
Now I've just got to tally up my new selection....
Post by: Syncop8r on May 23, 2021, 04:22:00 AM
Why yes, I do love spreadsheets... ::):rofl:
My brother calls them spreadcheeks. :o
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 23, 2021, 04:23:16 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on May 23, 2021, 04:24:18 AM
I am not the first to come up with the idea of a keto MRE.Could a keto diet have any negative effect on a soldier's performance?
Post by: Nix on May 23, 2021, 05:45:37 AM
Could a keto diet have any negative effect on a soldier's performance?
I've done a bit of reading about military ration design. The science they've used finds that carbs are an important part of optimal overall performance. In testing, Soldiers, Marines, and SEALs performing soldier tasks had worse performances when on a low carb diet.
Heat regulation via shivering is partly mediated by blood glucose levels. Muscles deprived of carbs may stop shivering, which can lead to hypothermia in cold environments. ( When I went through a cold weather survival school run by Navy SEAL instructors, they threatened to squeeze a tube of dextrose cake icing up our backsides if we developed hypothermia. I half-think they were hoping to demonstrate the wonders of colonic absorption of sugars on one of us. Or they just had an odd idea of fun. ) While indigenous people of the north eat a lot of fat and protein (which release heat during metabolism), the military is a firm believer in the utility of carbs in the cold for preventing hypothermia.
In addition, carbs don't require water to be metabolized. Sugars are used directly as a fuel. So, carbs are water sparing. In extreme cold, liquid water is hard to come by and dehydration is a risk, so carbs are valued for not creating a metabolic water requirement. In extreme heat, water and minerals are lost easily through sweating. Again, since carbs don't create a metabolic water requirement, they are a preferred fuel. Most life raft rations and survival kits emphasize carbs for the same reason: the provide energy without requiring water for metabolism.
Lastly, glucose is the preferred fuel of the brain. In the absence of carb intake, the brain will preferentially use available glucose. Some studies have found that students do better on academic testing if they have a carb-rich meal prior to testing. Not sure those studies will hold up or be replicated, but there is thought that some minimal level of carb intake may improve cognitive performance, too.
For these reasons, among others I'm sure, military rations tend to be carb heavy.
Post by: Sea Monster on May 23, 2021, 07:01:11 AM
Carbs are cheap
Post by: Syncop8r on May 23, 2021, 09:20:08 AM
I'm guessing too that even if someone well-versed in keto could do fine on a keto MRE the military wouldn't be interested in taking any chances.
Post by: comis on May 23, 2021, 01:26:53 PM
The layout of all the food/drink/soup/snacks for the challenge, it's really way more food than I usually consume nowadays. But it would serve me well for a car camping trip with the purpose to do a kinda strenuous 10-15 miles mountainous hiking(1000-1500+m elevation gain and loss) in semi-cold weather(12C 54F). Even then, I probably would only consume 70% of this amount of food.
Most food can be easily acquired in gas station/food store/supermarket locally. The real interesting piece is the HaiDeLao Tomato Beef Hotpot with self heating pad. All it needs is some cold water and within 15min, a piping hotpot meal is ready in front of me. I love the idea since it doesn't even require water boiling or gas stove, but the weight is surely the penalty for this piece.
(https://i.imgur.com/11HnvtS.jpg)
Fitted into a 35L Sea to Summit lightweight stuff bag(this is usually the 'liner' for my hiking backpack)
(https://i.imgur.com/W2DGJiC.jpg)
The bag itself is 200g, so a total of 2.2kg for food. Considering all the packaging and the self heating pad, it's really is only meant for car camping/emergency car ration.
(https://i.imgur.com/38bxGY7.jpg)
All sealed and ready for action in about a week time
3774 Kcal in total
Drinks: 225 + 574 + 63 = 862
5x UCC coffee with cups 45cal x5
2x Pocari sweat 287kcal (diluted with 1L of water with each packet)
3x Japanese miso soup packets 21 cal x3
Food:
Breakfast 305 + 70 = 375 kcal
1x Acecook Miso better ramen 305Kcal
2x chilli garlic fish sausage. 35 kcal ea
Lunch 741 + 70 = 811 kcal
2x chilli garlic fish sausage. 35 kcal ea
1x Missing Pork salt and garlic flavor noodle 741 kcal
Dinner 77 + 220 + 46 + 750 = 1093 kcal
1x green giant can corn 77 kcal
1x black bean sea eel can food. 220kcal
1x d'aucy canned beetroot 46 kcal
1x HaiDeLao Tomato beef brisket self heating hotpot 750+ kcal
Snacks: 186 + 120 + 56 + 69 + 202.5 = 633.5 kcal
1x Maltesers. 186kcal
2x Calbee shrimp cracker. 60Kcal ea
1x Mocha chocolate cigarettes. 1box 56 cal
1x Mala peanuts 69kcal
1x Gummas chip tomato and basil flavor 202.5kcal
Post by: Nix on May 23, 2021, 03:02:08 PM
A side note: the Israeli military field ration, 'Manat Krav', is basically a box of canned foods. It usually contains canned tuna, halva, olives, crackers, and canned corn. When I saw your canned corn and sea eel, I instantly thought of the legendary Manat Krav. :D
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 23, 2021, 04:46:56 PM
Good answer(s). :tu:
I'm guessing too that even if someone well-versed in keto could do fine on a keto MRE the military wouldn't be interested in taking any chances.
My understanding is that since Ketones are an alternative fuel source, it's probably not the best for much more than sitting on the couch awaiting your next carbohydrate-rich meal. There's a lot of to-and-fro in the exercise and nutrition literature about it being a purely backup source for the brain to function, vs some sort of highly efficient fuel source for the whole body. Outcomes research with body function overall seems to show that ketones don't offer more energy than is required to sustain life (for as long as the ketones are still there). So my take on it is, a ketogenic diet will never be good for a soldier,
Indeed, as Nix correctly points out,,,, Diabetics who are in a crisis and not able to use their glucose due to critical insulin deficiency, and are in Diabetic Keto Acidosis, (where only Ketones are being produced and used), are often hypothermic as a result.
Post by: magentus on May 23, 2021, 05:03:09 PM
Post by: comis on May 23, 2021, 05:07:35 PM
Wow! Great array of foods.
A side note: the Israeli military field ration, 'Manat Krav', is basically a box of canned foods. It usually contains canned tuna, halva, olives, crackers, and canned corn. When I saw your canned corn and sea eel, I instantly thought of the legendary Manat Krav. :D
Thanks to this, I did learn something new and gonna look them up!
I took a little bit of inspiration from the WW rations, where they tend to be canned food and the pack of chocolate cigarette is a shout to the past.
I suck at running but did often admire those who can, one thing I did read about is the Tarahumara tribe described in Christopher McDougall's book 'Born to run'--and IIRC, most of their diet is 95%+ carbs, and I think in a soldier's prospective, there maybe some resemblance there and that's part reason why I have put so much carb on the menu too.
Post by: comis on May 23, 2021, 05:09:58 PM
Right. After much research, I have finally gathered together what we on the U Boat consider to be the perfect blend of taste, energy, weight and scrumptiousness to survive, nay, thrive, for 24 hours.
Wait a sec, where's the Jonut? I was really looking forward to that. :dunno:
Post by: magentus on May 23, 2021, 05:12:52 PM
Wait a sec, where's the Jonut? I was really looking forward to that. :dunno:Jonuts are the domain of the posh and fancy like Fuzzbucket. Not for the likes of us here on the U Boat. Not until the revolution anyway.
Post by: Borg on May 23, 2021, 06:16:11 PM
Right. After much research, I have finally gathered together what we on the U Boat consider to be the perfect blend of taste, energy, weight and scrumptiousness to survive, nay, thrive, for 24 hours.
:D To be honest that's all you really need for 1 day, i wouldn't want to go camping with you but that will work fine :tu:
I need to get my finger out, all i have added is a tin of tuna and a pack of biscuit things, i hope i can get to the shop before the 30th or i'm going to be very grumpy from 4PM onwards on Chow day :whistle:
2x Pocari sweat 287kcal (diluted with 1L of water with each packet)
I really want to know what a Pocari is now, and more importantly how they collect it :think:
Very good spreadsheet work guys, very professional :tu:
Post by: ElevenBlade on May 23, 2021, 06:24:00 PM
:D To be honest that's all you really need for 1 day, i wouldn't want to go camping with you but that will work fine :tu:
I need to get my finger out, all i have added is a tin of tuna and a pack of biscuit things, i hope i can get to the shop before the 30th or i'm going to be very grumpy from 4PM onwards on Chow day :whistle:
I really want to know what a Pocari is now, and more importantly how they collect it :think:
Very good spreadsheet work guys, very professional :tu:
I looked it up because I was similarly :think: - as I suspected, it's an electrolyte replacement drink like Gatorade. I feared that Comis had gone cannibalistic since his younger days in California USA (iirc).
If that was the case, this challenge was bound to get a lot more interesting.
Post by: Nix on May 23, 2021, 08:17:21 PM
Right. After much research, I have finally gathered together what we on the U Boat consider to be the perfect blend of taste, energy, weight and scrumptiousness to survive, nay, thrive, for 24 hours.
Wow! :ahhh
I see you have loosened the purse strings and gone all out for fresh oats and commercial salt. None of that nasty stuff you scrape off the uniforms after a long watch. The crew must really be looking forward to Chow Day!
(You are going to share, aren't you?)
Post by: magentus on May 23, 2021, 08:26:37 PM
Ah! I'm glad you fell for the old 'commercial' ploy (as if).
Wow! :ahhh
I see you have loosened the purse strings and gone all out for fresh oats and commercial salt. None of that nasty stuff you scrape off the uniforms after a long watch. The crew must really be looking forward to Chow Day!
(You are going to share, aren't you?)
I found the pot in an old chemical waste bin, cleaned the glowing acid stuff off it and hey presto! You'd never know! I've filled it with some salt crust from around the lavvy outlet. Genius. Free salt!
Of course we all share in the goodness. It's a workers paradise here and woe betide anyone who says different.
Post by: Nix on May 23, 2021, 08:29:05 PM
Well, I hope the crew is as gullible as I appear to be........
They say ignorance is bliss. I suppose that is one of the key elements to your paradise. :dunno:
Post by: magentus on May 23, 2021, 08:34:56 PM
Awwwww......... :facepalm:As far as the crew are concerned we are the last survivors of a terrible apocalyptic event I call 'The Fu##ing Big Fu##er'. This is the reason Medical Bill can never come home
Well, I hope the crew is as gullible as I appear to be........
They say ignorance is bliss. I suppose that is one of the key elements to your paradise. :dunno:
Post by: Nix on May 23, 2021, 09:09:09 PM
And I wouldn't count Medical Bill out. From my limited experience with him, he seems to be remarkably tenacious and durable.
Post by: magentus on May 23, 2021, 09:50:14 PM
Oooh....it's like some Post-Apocalyptic thriller. :popcorn:No doubt. But now he knows too much. Can't have him coming back home and fermenting discontent with wild tales of the outdoors.
And I wouldn't count Medical Bill out. From my limited experience with him, he seems to be remarkably tenacious and durable.
Post by: Nix on May 23, 2021, 09:56:23 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on May 23, 2021, 10:47:46 PM
Jonuts are the domain of the posh and fancy like Fuzzbucket. Not for the likes of us here on the U Boat. Not until the revolution anyway.Those oats look surprisingly non-budget. :pok:
Post by: magentus on May 23, 2021, 11:16:45 PM
Those oats look surprisingly non-budget. :pok:That's a 16 year old box I found on the beach after a chemical spill we were investigating to see if we could get any freebies.
The oats contained within may be even older. I just keep filling the box with oats from the bilge because brand name food makes the crew feel special. They can scarcely believe they are being treated to actual Saxa salt (they're not, its toilet salt really) but you can't put a price on happiness as my old gaffer used to say.
Post by: Syncop8r on May 23, 2021, 11:20:35 PM
toilet salt:think:
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 23, 2021, 11:30:06 PM
As far as the crew are concerned we are the last survivors of a terrible apocalyptic event I call 'The Fu##ing Big Fu##er'. This is the reason Medical Bill can never come home
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 12:53:18 AM
Mags, while I respect your spartan diet, monastic attitudes, and dedication to up-cycling natural resources, I feel that your MRE doesn't fully meet the requirements of this challenge.
You've done well in terms of it being small and compact. It would seem to be easily man-portable.
And the relatively inexpensive choices you've made are certainly in keeping with our objectives.
It is true that oats can be eaten uncooked. As can salt. However, your limited selections don't really seem to meet the ideal of a "Meal Ready to Eat" to sustain life for 24-hours.
I think we were looking for a ration that would sustain a person for 24-hours and encourage the diner to actually eat it. Remember that part of the challenge in this challenge is designing a ration that encourages consumption, without use of a motivational tool. Three servings of salty porridge, without threat of a shovel to the head, does not appear to entice the appetite of pique a diner's interest in my experience (And I do love oatmeal, be assured.).
Not to appear excessively picky here, but I'm not sure that box of oats contains 2400 Kcal of energy either.
Is there any chance that you might put a bit more effort into diversifying and expanding your GSMRE?
Perhaps a visit to an actual service station, one frequented by real humans, might serve as a jumping off point and spark your imagination.
Just thinking out loud here. :tu:
Post by: magentus on May 24, 2021, 01:09:05 AM
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 01:09:56 AM
Post by: Sos24 on May 24, 2021, 01:15:01 AM
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Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 01:39:30 AM
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 01:40:36 AM
If you have to pop it, how will you accomplish that within the challenge parameters? :o
Post by: comis on May 24, 2021, 02:45:30 AM
Borg, you know how gladiators' sweats were collected by a strigil, and were highly sought after commodity in ancient Rome?
I really want to know what a Pocari is now, and more importantly how they collect it :think:
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Well, Pocari has nothing to do with that...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M18e8xYnnwA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M18e8xYnnwA)
But they do have some of the best ad in sport drink for Japan(this is made in one shot, pretty amazing)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M18e8xYnnwA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M18e8xYnnwA)
But they do have some of the best ad in sport drink for Japan(this is made in one shot, pretty amazing)
I looked it up because I was similarly :think: - as I suspected, it's an electrolyte replacement drink like Gatorade. I feared that Comis had gone cannibalistic since his younger days in California USA (iirc).(https://i.imgur.com/uKraB9t.jpg)
If that was the case, this challenge was bound to get a lot more interesting.
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 24, 2021, 02:46:55 AM
It's called "Polenguinho".
This small square of cheese can be found here easily. (Good until september of 2021 without refrigeration, at room temperature).
I have memories of eat this since childhood (Not a long time being a Clone).
And I must say, this small cheese is good!
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Post by: comis on May 24, 2021, 02:57:52 AM
:rofl: :rofl: Mags you're the best!!:iagree:
I could probably print out all his posts here, print a book and someone will buy it. :D
Post by: Syncop8r on May 24, 2021, 03:08:52 AM
:iagree:Yeah Mags would.
I could probably print out all his posts here, print a book and someone will buy it. :D
Post by: Syncop8r on May 24, 2021, 03:11:24 AM
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Mascarpone ::)
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 03:19:52 AM
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 03:20:45 AM
About small portions of shelf stable cheese...
It's called "Polenguinho".
This small square of cheese can be found here easily. (Good until september of 2021 without refrigeration, at room temperature).
I have memories of eat this since childhood (Not a long time being a Clone).
And I must say, this small cheese is good!
That looks good! :like:
Post by: Sos24 on May 24, 2021, 04:13:43 AM
Is the popcorn pre-popped? :think:
If you have to pop it, how will you accomplish that within the challenge parameters? :o
It is pre-popped.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210524/75339a0ca7d7d1ca5d112cafd232e8cc.jpg)
But I could probably do the unpopped within challenge parameters. I might just have to give it a try. That does make me realize that my MRE does currently have a small amount of cooking oil in it already, but I forgot to list it under condiments.
I think I could meet the guidelines of cooked over a camp stove and in a relatively short time (less than 30 minutes). So if I was going to use aluminum foil or a beer/soda can would those need to be included?
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 04:21:05 AM
It is pre-popped.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210524/75339a0ca7d7d1ca5d112cafd232e8cc.jpg)
But I could probably do the unpopped within challenge parameters. I might just have to give it a try. That does make me realize that my MRE does currently have a small amount of cooking oil in it already, but I forgot to list it under condiments.
I think I could meet the guidelines of cooked over a camp stove and in a relatively short time (less than 30 minutes). So if I was going to use aluminum foil or a beer/soda can would those need to be included?
I was wondering if you were thinking about popping over your camp stove. :D
Pre-popped seems like the easier option.....but.....who likes easy? :rofl:
"Corn, popping, with contraption."
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 24, 2021, 06:46:17 AM
Wow! Great array of foods.
A side note: the Israeli military field ration, 'Manat Krav', is basically a box of canned foods.
I like that. :like:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 24, 2021, 06:47:33 AM
What cheese would you use to hide a horse?Show contentMascarpone ::)
That joke was not the best, but it was quite gouda.
Post by: Syncop8r on May 24, 2021, 06:58:56 AM
That joke was not the best, but it was quite gouda.:D
True, it wasn't the gratest.
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 24, 2021, 01:56:45 PM
:iagree:
I could probably print out all his posts here, print a book and someone will buy it. :D
Post by: Syncop8r on May 24, 2021, 01:59:54 PM
"Corn, popping, with contraption."I had to read that twice. :facepalm:
Post by: eamo on May 24, 2021, 02:03:06 PM
I generally drink black coffee, tea with milk, green lemon tea and water, plus the odd alcoholic beverage. For the challenge I'll forgo the tea with milk as i can't be arsed using UHT milk, and the alcoholic drink, also can't be arsed as i prefer it cold. I don't add salt or sugar to my food.
Everything here can be cooked using hot water, so I will use my brewkit for boiling and my travel aeropress for my coffee.
Total is 2416, subject to change :D, everything packed into about 1/2 of a 13l drybag.
edit - forgot to say, tea coffee not included yet
(https://i.imgur.com/ywYFzJ2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QnPeLam.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 03:26:58 PM
If your goal was to put Mags to shame, you've succeeded handsomely! :clap:
Post by: eamo on May 24, 2021, 04:31:11 PM
Outstanding, eamo!
If your goal was to put Mags to shame, you've succeeded handsomely! :clap:
No but it is an added bonus
Post by: Sos24 on May 24, 2021, 06:45:07 PM
I don't tend to count my macros, but i do track my food using an app. I usually aim for about 2000 cal a day, varies if i am working or doing an activity; I aim for a balanced diet overall though.That looks great. Those two Flapjacks in the upper left have me curious. I’ve never heard of them, but they sound tasty. By the sounds, they’re nothing like US flapjacks.
I generally drink black coffee, tea with milk, green lemon tea and water, plus the odd alcoholic beverage. For the challenge I'll forgo the tea with milk as i can't be arsed using UHT milk, and the alcoholic drink, also can't be arsed as i prefer it cold. I don't add salt or sugar to my food.
Everything here can be cooked using hot water, so I will use my brewkit for boiling and my travel aeropress for my coffee.
Total is 2416, subject to change :D, everything packed into about 1/2 of a 13l drybag.
edit - forgot to say, tea coffee not included yet
(https://i.imgur.com/ywYFzJ2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QnPeLam.jpg)
Post by: eamo on May 24, 2021, 07:02:11 PM
That looks great. Those two Flapjacks in the upper left have me curious. I’ve never heard of them, but they sound tasty. By the sounds, they’re nothing like US flapjacks.
Flahavans are an irish company -
https://www.flahavans.ie/product/flahavans-irish-oaty-flapjacks-choc-chip/
depending on where in the states you live, you might be able to snag some in an irish shop;
the other one i did find in a gas station (not what we call em here :D) - i think the manufacturer is british.
https://ie.graze.com/products/peanut-butter-and-chocolate-protein-bites
both are quite palatable - what does a flapjack consist of where you are ?
edit -
https://www.amazon.com/Flahavans-Irish-Oaty-Flapajacks-Flavour/dp/B06Y3VLCFK/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=flahavans&qid=1621875757&sr=8-12
that is *very* expensive
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 07:46:40 PM
both are quite palatable - what does a flapjack consist of where you are ?
In the states, if you order 'flapjacks' you'll get a plate like this:
(https://www.nydailynews.com/resizer/SR9bx9gmFlPb2Dxt-0vToPlBHcY=/1200x0/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7B3PCMIUAQ6LQVDNXQOXBXG3ZQ.jpg)
Your version of a Flapjack would appear to be a chewy granola bar or 'cookie'. Which is nice.....
Post by: eamo on May 24, 2021, 07:53:08 PM
In the states, if you order 'flapjacks' you'll get a plate like this:
(https://www.nydailynews.com/resizer/SR9bx9gmFlPb2Dxt-0vToPlBHcY=/1200x0/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7B3PCMIUAQ6LQVDNXQOXBXG3ZQ.jpg)
Your version of a Flapjack would appear to be a chewy granola bar or 'cookie'. Which is nice.....
that looks more like a really thick pancake ?
yeah, flapjacks here are more akin to a granola bar i guess
I think, and i would defer to Mags vast experience, that what you call cookies we call biscuits, unless they're chocolate chip. chocolate chip cookies are nice. they're basically biscuits with chocolate chips in them.
there's a whole wikipedia page dedicated to biscuits - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biscuit
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 07:55:41 PM
that looks more like a really thick pancake ?
Yup! Here flapjacks are thick, fluffy pancakes made to keep lumberjacks felling trees and miners digging mines.
Post by: magentus on May 24, 2021, 08:08:32 PM
Post by: Nix on May 24, 2021, 08:22:41 PM
Christmas in June!
:woohoo:
Post by: Sos24 on May 24, 2021, 09:43:14 PM
what does a flapjack consist of where you are ?
As Nix pointed out, in the United States, flapjacks is another name for pancakes.
The British flapjack would be more considered a granola bar.
Post by: Syncop8r on May 24, 2021, 10:37:25 PM
(https://www.nydailynews.com/resizer/SR9bx9gmFlPb2Dxt-0vToPlBHcY=/1200x0/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7B3PCMIUAQ6LQVDNXQOXBXG3ZQ.jpg)Nice pikelets!
what you call cookies we call biscuitsHave you seen what they call biscuits? :ahhh
Now... is granola is muesli and oatmeal is porridge? :shrug:
Post by: Nix on May 25, 2021, 12:07:18 AM
Post by: Sos24 on May 25, 2021, 03:22:11 AM
Oh, dear,.....we'll never get this sorted out...... :facepalm::rofl: language and foods are funny that way.
Post by: Syncop8r on May 25, 2021, 04:02:33 AM
Nice pikelets!By the way, since no one asked, pikelets are small pancakes (about 3 inches in diameter) popular in Australia and NZ. When people are asked to "bring a plate" you hope someone has brought pikelets with cream and berry jam. :drool:
Post by: Nix on May 25, 2021, 04:06:44 AM
Not because they cost a silver dollar, but because they are smallish. Not silver dollar small....but smaller than a regular pancake or flapjack. A dissatisfied diner might refer to such a small pancake, speech tinged with sarcastic incredulity, as being "no bigger than a silver dollar."
But they are standard menu items in some restaurants, cafes, and doll houses.
Post by: Borg on May 25, 2021, 08:32:19 PM
Borg, you know how gladiators' sweats were collected by a strigil, and were highly sought after commodity in ancient Rome?Show contentWell, Pocari has nothing to do with that...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M18e8xYnnwA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M18e8xYnnwA)
But they do have some of the best ad in sport drink for Japan(this is made in one shot, pretty amazing)
(https://i.imgur.com/uKraB9t.jpg)
1 shot you say :like: reminded me of one i saw years ago, took me a while but i found it..1 shot too, after a couple of rehearsals :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPjjZCO67WI
Post by: Borg on May 25, 2021, 08:37:37 PM
Post by: Nix on May 25, 2021, 08:54:23 PM
Just to confuse matters further, those flapjacks are not pancakes, the pancakes are not flapjacks, flapjacks are flapjacks and the pancakes are drop scones (round these parts anyway)
Not girdle cakes? :think:
Post by: Sos24 on May 26, 2021, 02:06:49 AM
I was wondering if you were thinking about popping over your camp stove. :D
Pre-popped seems like the easier option.....but.....who likes easy? :rofl:
"Corn, popping, with contraption."
First and second run of popcorn making completed.
First run game out well enough, but was not the way to go. I received some Firedragon gel that I decided to use. The gel burns too hot so the mug had to be held up. I also needed more cooking oil. But still had a nice cup of popcorn in about 10 minutes.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210525/610d41fd3e7498bf80c9137887989863.jpg)
Second run was better. This time over twig fire. I started with brewing some Crio Bru (ground cocoa brewed like coffee). Then used the remaining fire and coals to pop the popcorn. Hot brewed cocoa and freshly popped popcorn made over a camp stove in under 20 minutes.
The wife decided that she wanted to taste test the popcorn. It must have passed, because she ate half of it.
I still have a few more trials I want to do with changing some things up. But I think I will still leave the already popped corn in the MRE.
Post by: Nix on May 26, 2021, 02:11:53 AM
Cocoa and popcorn: best mates. :tu:
( Actually, beer and popcorn is pretty damn good, too.... :rofl: )
Post by: Nix on May 26, 2021, 02:14:39 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 26, 2021, 03:08:42 AM
:ahhh That looks excellent!
Cocoa and popcorn: best mates. :tu:
( Actually, beer and popcorn is pretty damn good, too.... :rofl: )
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 26, 2021, 03:30:20 AM
Nice setup!
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 26, 2021, 03:31:44 AM
:ahhh That looks excellent!I Agree 100%!!!
Cocoa and popcorn: best mates. :tu:
( Actually, beer and popcorn is pretty damn good, too.... :rofl: )
My son loves popcorn too, but no beer for him!
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Post by: Nix on May 26, 2021, 03:39:14 AM
Storage Day is only 5 days away! :ahhh
(Storage Day is 30 May.)
Post by: Sos24 on May 26, 2021, 04:01:29 AM
That popcorn looks great Sos!
Nice setup!
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Sos -- I use peanut oil to make popcorn. High smoke temp. Which oil is working for you? :think:I just use some vegetable oil. I thought about trying some coconut oil.
Post by: Nix on May 26, 2021, 04:43:18 AM
I just use some vegetable oil. I thought about trying some coconut oil.
I've used coconut oil like this: I heat my peanut oil, add the popping corn, then add a bit of coconut oil. Works well, and the coconut oil adds some great flavor. I do it this way to prevent the coconut oil from scorching. I don't know that it is necessary, just the way I've tried it. I've never tried using pure coconut oil, but it may work well. :dunno:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 26, 2021, 05:07:12 AM
Hevy.....aside from cheese...and some farinha ( I presume ), are you and Vitor making progress on building your GSMRE's? :think:Hi Nix!
Storage Day is only 5 days away! :ahhh
(Storage Day is 30 May.)
I already got almost all stuff.
(No farinha this time, no beans on GSMRE).
His favorite biscuits are on the list.
( He will enjoy all GSMRE)
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Post by: Nix on May 26, 2021, 05:23:20 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 26, 2021, 06:27:37 AM
Not sure if I'll add it to my mre, though I do not like the almonds I have. I'd rather have these. But I don't want to take pictures and write the menu again. :think:
(https://i.imgur.com/YEOwbgO.jpg)
Post by: magentus on May 26, 2021, 11:30:03 AM
Right. Clocking in at roughly 3000 Calories and a result of secretly stealing all the crews savings (what were they going to spend it on??), and a super secret trip out to the shops (under the cloak of a highly dangerous recon mission to investigate a potential island home (overun with laser zombies sadly)) I give you the UBGSMRE:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 26, 2021, 11:42:20 AM
Post by: magentus on May 26, 2021, 12:06:59 PM
Hey, nice selection! :like:Ta, it's a bit vanilla but it'll do. :tu:
Post by: Syncop8r on May 26, 2021, 12:11:54 PM
Ta, it's a bit vanilla but it'll do. :tu:I don't see any vanilla porridge. :dunno: Not even salty porridge. :pok:
Post by: magentus on May 26, 2021, 12:23:36 PM
I don't see any vanilla porridge. :dunno: Not even salty porridge. :pok:Nix wouldn't let me :cry:
Post by: Nix on May 26, 2021, 03:17:54 PM
The caramels put a smile on my face. Those are classics in many an old C-rat and Pilot's survival kit. True MRE classics!
Yes, I'm glad I put a bit of a squeeze on you. And I can rest easy knowing the crew won't be wasting their money on cards, whisky, and cigs.
And you, look at the nutritional deficiencies you'll be rectifying with that grub! You might be able to see at night once more! That rash may clear up!
I feel we have a win-win-win here. Nicely done, Mags. :clap:
Post by: magentus on May 26, 2021, 03:44:18 PM
Post by: Nix on May 26, 2021, 04:17:55 PM
Post by: AlephZero on May 26, 2021, 05:30:09 PM
Here we go, although, there is one thing missing from this pic... There should be two Apple-Cinnamon-Oatmeal packages, unfortunately in this pic there is only one :facepalm:
Anyways, this is my GSMRE! :cheers:
Post by: magentus on May 26, 2021, 05:41:22 PM
Post by: AlephZero on May 26, 2021, 05:47:20 PM
Looking good - what are the Paussi bars?
Oatmeal-Apple snack bars :cheers:
Post by: magentus on May 26, 2021, 05:50:32 PM
Oatmeal-Apple snack bars :cheers:Nice :salute:
Post by: Nix on May 26, 2021, 08:43:01 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203869177_b8126bd55b_b.jpg)
Here we go, although, there is one thing missing from this pic... There should be two Apple-Cinnamon-Oatmeal packages, unfortunately in this pic there is only one :facepalm:
Anyways, this is my GSMRE! :cheers:
:like: Nice selection!
Hope we'll get some action shots of your GSMRE in action! :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on May 26, 2021, 09:15:30 PM
Update: Added the 'Christmas Treat Peanut Butter' to the menu. Hope you're pleased Nix. That was our Christmas treat.
:rofl: ...I shouldn't laugh... I know !
Post by: McStitchy on May 26, 2021, 09:18:49 PM
First and second run of popcorn making completed.
First run game out well enough, but was not the way to go. I received some Firedragon gel that I decided to use. The gel burns too hot so the mug had to be held up. I also needed more cooking oil. But still had a nice cup of popcorn in about 10 minutes.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210525/610d41fd3e7498bf80c9137887989863.jpg)
Second run was better. This time over twig fire. I started with brewing some Crio Bru (ground cocoa brewed like coffee). Then used the remaining fire and coals to pop the popcorn. Hot brewed cocoa and freshly popped popcorn made over a camp stove in under 20 minutes.
The wife decided that she wanted to taste test the popcorn. It must have passed, because she ate half of it.
I still have a few more trials I want to do with changing some things up. But I think I will still leave the already popped corn in the MRE.
Excellent stuff Sherry :like:
Post by: McStitchy on May 26, 2021, 09:25:38 PM
Life's getting in the way :hatsoff:
Ok, so I was allowed some shopping (not online, I'm still banned for that after the missus found my new Buck 110s & 112s :dunno:)
I'll count the calories 'n joules tomorrow and see.
Post by: McStitchy on May 26, 2021, 09:26:28 PM
Oatmeal-Apple snack bars :cheers:
Flapjacks?
Post by: magentus on May 26, 2021, 09:31:56 PM
Sorry for not posting much here yet.You got caught! Did you try the old 'I bought them for you my love, so we can share a nice hobby together '?
Life's getting in the way :hatsoff:
Ok, so I was allowed some shopping (not online, I'm still banned for that after the missus found my new Buck 110s & 112s :dunno:)
I'll count the calories 'n joules tomorrow and see.
Post by: McStitchy on May 26, 2021, 09:40:02 PM
You got caught! Did you try the old 'I bought them for you my love, so we can share a nice hobby together '?
Ah... forgot about sharing. I blame all those month on the u-boat :P
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 26, 2021, 09:44:09 PM
I ordered a Minichamp, a Spyderco Insistent and another Mora Basic...
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Post by: McStitchy on May 26, 2021, 09:47:32 PM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 26, 2021, 09:51:08 PM
Ah... forgot about sharing. I blame all those month on the u-boatU-boat maintenance costs?
(Keep the sovietic era smugled reactors isn't cheap)
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Post by: Sos24 on May 26, 2021, 09:57:24 PM
Oatmeal-Apple snack bars :cheers:Do I sense a theme of Oatmeal Apple? Makes sense, I love Apple Cinnamon and oatmeal apple. Last night I was even talking about needing to make Apple Cobbler using oatmeal soon.
Post by: McStitchy on May 26, 2021, 10:06:21 PM
U-boat maintenance costs?
(Keep the sovietic era smugled reactors isn't cheap)
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:facepalm:
Post by: Nix on May 26, 2021, 11:01:57 PM
Do I sense a theme of Oatmeal Apple?
When fresh apples are available I make muesli by soaking oatmeal in milk (and pinch of cinnamon) overnight, then adding shredded apple, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, a few raisin or dried cherries, and shredded coconut in the morning. I love this stuff. :tu:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 26, 2021, 11:52:58 PM
When fresh apples are available I make muesli by soaking oatmeal in milk (and pinch of cinnamon) overnight, then adding shredded apple, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, a few raisin or dried cherries, and shredded coconut in the morning. I love this stuff. :tu:Your recipes are great!
What do you think about a cooking book?
"Nix awesome recipes"
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Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 12:06:50 AM
If I ever learn to write, I may take you up on that idea..... :D
Post by: Adam5 on May 27, 2021, 12:34:17 AM
I wanted to join, but my wife already thinks I am nuts.
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 01:06:58 AM
Storage day is 30 May.....so you've got 4 days to grab some grub and build your own GSMRE. :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 01:14:53 AM
When fresh apples are available I make muesli by soaking oatmeal in milk (and pinch of cinnamon) overnight, then adding shredded apple, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, a few raisin or dried cherries, and shredded coconut in the morning. I love this stuff. :tu:
Yupp... that's how it's done.
I just never thought about adding shredded apple, sliced almonds, dried cherries, and shredded coconut....
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 02:13:46 AM
Yupp... that's how it's done.
I just never thought about adding shredded apple, sliced almonds, dried cherries, and shredded coconut....
What? You live on a U-boat? :think:
Don't forget the sunflower seeds! Seriously, the sunflower seeds make awl the difference. On occasion I forget them. After one bite and a brief chew.....*** dashes off to the pantry for sunflower seeds ***...I have to correct the situation.
Sunflower seeds.
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 02:17:40 AM
Along with the Sunflower seeds.
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 08:41:36 AM
What? You live on a U-boat? :think:
Don't forget the sunflower seeds! Seriously, the sunflower seeds make awl the difference. On occasion I forget them. After one bite and a brief chew.....*** dashes off to the pantry for sunflower seeds ***...I have to correct the situation.
Sunflower seeds.
Oh, just saw you said milk too :P
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 03:03:39 PM
Oh, just saw you said milk too :P
:rofl:
Time to elevate your muesli game, McStitchy. :pok:
Don't listen to Mags. He mixes oats with salt, a 1/2 potion of water and calls it a Birthday Cake. You can do better. :pok:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 27, 2021, 03:06:58 PM
Enviado de meu moto g(6) usando o Tapatalk
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 03:12:48 PM
Morale in the U-boat is granted with a russian trench shovel.
:rofl: Exactly!
Here we have to use shredded apple and sliced almonds. :dunno:
Post by: AlephZero on May 27, 2021, 04:08:22 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51195681980_26b012a434_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203869177_b8126bd55b_b.jpg)
So here's the full listing :pok:
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 04:30:00 PM
I am more than a little envious of your Wasa sandwiches!
Post by: AlephZero on May 27, 2021, 04:32:13 PM
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 04:41:58 PM
Fuzzy may not be able to complete this challenge.
Rumor has it that Fuzzy went slightly
(https://i.imgur.com/YBIQIw6.png)
Post by: magentus on May 27, 2021, 04:47:20 PM
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 04:51:36 PM
Post by: magentus on May 27, 2021, 05:06:26 PM
Arran medical staff are reportedly very thorough in their assessment and care. Nothing but the best for our Fuzzy. :tu:A happy ending scenario
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 27, 2021, 05:09:19 PM
Just putting these two together...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51195681980_26b012a434_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203869177_b8126bd55b_b.jpg)
So here's the full listing :pok:
That MRE looks incredible! :drool: What a selection! :salute:
Post by: AlephZero on May 27, 2021, 05:11:07 PM
That MRE looks incredible! :drool: What a selection! :salute:
Thanks! :)
It only needs hot water, so easy to "cook" ;)
Post by: AlephZero on May 27, 2021, 05:12:54 PM
Post by: Adam5 on May 27, 2021, 05:14:20 PM
GSMRE Designers & Diners:
01. Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02. Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03. Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04. comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05. Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06. ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07. ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08. Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09. Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10. Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11. Sos24 aka “Concrete Camp Chef”
12. McStitchy aka "Backwards Cuisine veteran"
13. Hevy and his clone aka "The Sarlacc Pit"
14. AlephZero aka "Caveman Gastronome"
15. Adam5 aka "Gas Station Gourmand"
I was going to describe myself as a "Gourmet" instead of "Gourmand", but then I looked down at my abdomen and decide I should be honest :D
I should have my GSMRE assembled today.
Post by: AlephZero on May 27, 2021, 05:15:55 PM
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 05:28:28 PM
I should have my GSMRE assembled today.
:woohoo:
:popcorn:
Post by: eamo on May 27, 2021, 06:30:32 PM
finished it off the other day, a few minor tweaks - swapped the snickers for a double decker and added a bag of graze smokehouse nuts and veggies, removing the fruity fiesta pocket, increasing the calorie count to about 3000.
(https://i.imgur.com/7zTDVID.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 06:49:40 PM
That looks excellent, eamo. I think you will enjoy Chow Day thoroughly! :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 07:49:40 PM
:like: :clap:
I am more than a little envious of your Wasa sandwiches!
:iagree: :like:
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 07:51:21 PM
OK....some concerning unconfirmed reports to relate.
Fuzzy may not be able to complete this challenge.
Rumor has it that Fuzzy went slightlymadmadder waiting for Jonuts and just binged on Jaffa cakes. He was taken to a modern hospital on the Isle of Arran for treatment of Insulin coma and other unnamed conditions. Local press is monitoring the situation. McVitie's was unavailable for comment. PSA's are expected shortly and the government has called for an inquiry.
(https://i.imgur.com/YBIQIw6.png)
He seems doing alright :dunno: :rofl:
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 07:53:36 PM
Why has that 'nurse' got her mitts on Fuzzy's nether regions? Seems quite unorthodox treatment for a jaffa cake overdose
Maybe he actually got hands on an actual Jonut :oops:
I'll take me coat...
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 07:57:25 PM
Nothing to see here...
Ok so I've managed to cobble something together...
The following items were re-packed from a larger package...
(https://i.imgur.com/w36Q7eM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wjokZoc.jpg)
-- Breakfast --
Kellogs Granola (only needs some water) + Weetabix drink (429kcal)...
(https://i.imgur.com/7mh7tJ9.jpg)
-- Lunch --
Chickpea Curry + fancy fizzy drink (469kcal)...
(https://i.imgur.com/usTOOOL.jpg)
-- Dinner --
Herring Fillets in tomato sauce + 3 slices Rye bread + fancy fizzy drink (958kcal)...
(https://i.imgur.com/wsPA5xa.jpg)
-- Snacks --
Cashew Cranberry mix, 100g (469kcal) + Veggy Jerky (208kcal) + Protein Bar (167kcal)...
(https://i.imgur.com/r1Eyw1R.jpg)
Summs up to a round 2700kcal packed into my old lunch bag...
(https://i.imgur.com/TT7ejuO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vfOQ0Qv.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 08:16:17 PM
Looks quite alright, McStitchy. Perhaps on the heavy side.....but tasty and nutritious! :tu:
Apart from those soon-to-be-lost-to-the-children sodas which are wandering around loose, quite alright indeed. :tu:
Many MRE's feature some sort of bread, bread substitute, or bread-like product. I love rye bread. Rye bread keeps really well. Do you think your rye bread will hold up for a week or so....in the dark.....having been opened and fondled....while sitting next to some feral soda pops?
:popcorn:
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 08:27:06 PM
I'll have to keep the sodas safe :D
Yes, I'm sure about the Rye bread. I have good experience with it.
It is quite stable and will be fine for weeks that way. The bag is air tight too.
Apart from the sodas (they're only 73 kcal each) and the Weetabix drink the heavy parts are the Chickpea Curry and the Herring Fillets and thats due to the fluid in it.
However, I might need less or no water to prepare it then I guess.
I can weight the bag and see...
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 08:31:04 PM
I'm eager to see that bread in action. :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 08:35:17 PM
Post by: Nix on May 27, 2021, 08:39:26 PM
So I think my GSMRE is also complete, as pictured in my previous post. It has been sitting in storage in the basement for the past few days, reconciled to its culinary fate.
Post by: eamo on May 27, 2021, 10:24:28 PM
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 10:59:22 PM
I briefly looked for one last item for my GSMRE yesterday, but couldn't find what I wanted.
So I think my GSMRE is also complete, as pictured in my previous post. It has been sitting in storage in the basement for the past few days, reconciled to its culinary fate.
:popcorn:
Post by: McStitchy on May 27, 2021, 10:59:40 PM
Good job guys :cheers:
Thanks :hatsoff:
Post by: Syncop8r on May 27, 2021, 11:11:13 PM
Why has that 'nurse' got her mitts on Fuzzy's nether regions? Seems quite unorthodox treatment for a jaffa cake overdoseDepends where he was stuffing them. :ahhh
Post by: Sos24 on May 28, 2021, 12:20:07 AM
I like to mix Mayonnaise with my tuna fish, but have ate it plain and was planning on doing that for this challenge doing without. But today out of curiosity while getting a couple sandwiches, I asked if they had mayonnaise packets. Success! Now I won’t be eating dry tuna.
So here is my GSMRE
Breakfast
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210527/a8520e22221a88c53c1705a9afce0702.jpg)
Lunch
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210527/aa856cc26f398cd62c13e39c9f3c33ee.jpg)
Dinner
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210527/d31b5f8f85f15d4b5d0ae379e714e783.jpg)
Snacks, Drinks, and condiments
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210527/8ef3a930b95173197e21e89e75147ba5.jpg)
All in my ZippSack, about 3800 calories
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210527/0147a52a7834fab4b549151de1b51e43.jpg)
I went a little overboard, between lunch and snacks especially, but I’d rather have variety, then craving something I could have included but didn’t. Several things, especially in condiments, were repackaged from larger containers.
Post by: Nix on May 28, 2021, 01:37:27 AM
Excellent looking meal kit for the day. Nice score on the mayo! ( I thought about mayo myself--my local Gas Station has some packets offered next to the hot dog station. )
Looks like you'll be eating well on Chow Day! :tu:
Post by: Adam5 on May 28, 2021, 03:43:04 AM
Also please note that none of these items require heating. I will be working on June 5th, and thus I will not have the opportunity to cook.
(https://i.imgur.com/CwCo5Xyh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sH44a4Ah.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/P2BvPfph.jpg)
Post by: Adam5 on May 28, 2021, 03:49:53 AM
Nice one, Adam5! :cheers:
Thanks!
The alias was going to be "Gas Station Gastronome", but then I noticed someone had taken that word :whistle:
:D
Post by: Sos24 on May 28, 2021, 04:06:56 AM
:rofl: Loved the little bottle of bourbon. ( Don't I just wish we'd been given an MRE like that! )
Excellent looking meal kit for the day. Nice score on the mayo! ( I thought about mayo myself--my local Gas Station has some packets offered next to the hot dog station. )
Looks like you'll be eating well on Chow Day! :tu:
I was going to put in two bottles, as a nod to some overseas Army base rules of 2 drink limit per night.
The funny thing is that although not everything was acquired from a gas station, the majority of the foods (just different brands), including bourbon, could have been bought at a nearby Navy Exchange gas station minimart. The Marine Corp minimart, that is next city over, is even better stocked.
Just goes to show not all gas stations are created equal.
Post by: Nix on May 28, 2021, 04:25:41 AM
not all gas stations are created equal.
Very true! :iagree:
Post by: Nix on May 28, 2021, 04:30:32 AM
I tried to obtain all food items from gas stations.
GSG, that is outstanding! :clap:
You put that together in record time, and utilizing a Gas Station as your primary source is worthy of extra-credit. Feels as though you are something of an expert here*. Sea Monster may have met his match. :dunno:
I think I picked up about half my items from two gas stations. The rest from a local super market and an outdoors shop (for my freeze-dried meal).
Well done, sir! :salute:
* despite the Texas Pete mistake.
Post by: Sea Monster on May 28, 2021, 04:52:44 AM
Similar to last time, but I forwent the chocolate bars in favour of some dark choc coated nuts, and went for some "fresh" meat in the form of sweet chilli tuna in a...bag thing, I've ditched the chips as they took up too much real estate, and I've included a premade beverage.
I fit it in my foodbag...and it was still half empty (according to my measurements there was about 3L spare space) so the meals (with all their packaging...) takes up about 0.7 US Gal
Total 11310 KJ, or 2703 Cal
P - 100
F- 105
C - 332
It's terrible for the environment packaging wise (in all the steps that are involved in packaging...) but small portions are a pro move (also probably more likely to be found at a servo, not a lot of family-value-packs on the shelf there). You're less tempted to graze or eat it all at once that way.
The obvious exception I've made is the Ginger nut biscuits, but it's a risk I'm willing to take - ginger is a nausea suppressant, so whether you are flying, sailing, driving, or having to push the bloated corpses of the infinite dead out of the way in a post apocalyptic future, they're going to be handy. (I'm guessing there is sod all real ginger in the biscuits - actual ginger would obviously be better, but not too many servos are stocking those luxury products**)
**They probably *would* have travel sickness chews or sweets or something, but it didn't occur to me to look in that aisle at the time.
I saw something interesting,that for camping or something where I can be arsed heating I might consider in the future, but wasn't appropriate to this "mission" -
heat and eat jackfruit - https://www.plantlifefoodco.com.au/mexican-style-jackfruit
Oh, in case you're wondering, the whole lot cost about $9AUD, which is about $7USD, or $8.50 CAN or $9.50 NZD or £5
Edit: I will probably throw in pack of suimin noodles and some tinned meat. I'll want a hot meal at the end of the day, and I can prep that easily with boiled water (I've always got the jetboil in the cab, but if I'm honest, everywhere has a kettle and I'll just use that ::) )
That'll add another 250ish cal to the daily total.
We'll see how I go finding a tin of meat...I might have to stir in diced up jerky, to maintain the authentic servo snackfood vibe.
Something I was really hoping to have but couldn't find was sesame snaps - http://www.goldendays.com.au/sesame-snaps.html
They're a great travel food, but alas I couldn't get them from the minimart.
Post by: Nix on May 28, 2021, 05:43:43 AM
For some reason, that doesn't look like a lot of food......you sure you have enough to get you through the day? :think:
Post by: Sea Monster on May 28, 2021, 05:51:26 AM
to be fair, sitting in a cab doesn't burn a lot of energy :P - the food is mostly to have something to do so you don't fall asleep!
Post by: McStitchy on May 28, 2021, 09:06:26 AM
I tried to obtain all food items from gas stations. The only items not from gas stations are the drink mix (Walmart) and the packet of mayonnaise (courtesy of Biscuitville). Please note the inclusion of the Texas Pete. Given that I am from North Carolina and that Texas Pete is a North Carolina product, there is little doubt of my position on the Texas Pete vs Tabasco debate ;)
Also please note that none of these items require heating. I will be working on June 5th, and thus I will not have the opportunity to cook.
(https://i.imgur.com/CwCo5Xyh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sH44a4Ah.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/P2BvPfph.jpg)
Neat :like:
I never seen those little salmon packs here :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on May 28, 2021, 09:15:29 AM
I've usually got two packs of crisps...
to be fair, sitting in a cab doesn't burn a lot of energy :P - the food is mostly to have something to do so you don't fall asleep!
I love Ginger Nuts biscuits/coockies :tu:
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 28, 2021, 09:49:38 AM
So many yummy packs cans, cups, baggies, and even sodas! :drool:
Chow Day is going to be awesome! :like:
Post by: Adam5 on May 28, 2021, 11:40:52 AM
GSG, that is outstanding! :clap:
You put that together in record time, and utilizing a Gas Station as your primary source is worthy of extra-credit. Feels as though you are something of an expert here*. Sea Monster may have met his match. :dunno:
I think I picked up about half my items from two gas stations. The rest from a local super market and an outdoors shop (for my freeze-dried meal).
Well done, sir! :salute:
Thank you sir
Quote
* despite the Texas Pete mistake.I saw that
Post by: Nix on May 29, 2021, 04:42:10 PM
You don't have 300 years to finish up your purchases and storage plans: Storage Day is 30 May ( local ).
This means that some of you have only a few hours left to complete those last minute purchases. If Jonuts are not available.... :sa:....find a substitute!
Get 'em packed up and stored away!
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Post by: AlephZero on May 29, 2021, 09:00:30 PM
Thanks!
The alias was going to be "Gas Station Gastronome", but then I noticed someone had taken that word :whistle:
:D
Hehe, I wonder who that might be... :pok:
Also, great LibreOffice Calc Worksheet :D
Post by: Borg on May 29, 2021, 09:38:39 PM
3486 ish cals,
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51212091290_bca85ce04b_z.jpg)
Breakfast - Coffee and a berry biscuit thing, or two
Lunch - Tuna salad, crisps and coffee
Dinner - Noodles, coffee and some more Tuna with crackers if not enough
Supper - nuts or whatever is leftover
Drinks and snacks - nuts, nut biscuit things a bar of Turkish delight, Beer for evening and Fanta for whenever, 4 coffees
And it fits snuggly into the fold away bag ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51211787014_800f4606ed_z.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 29, 2021, 10:04:37 PM
Post by: Sos24 on May 29, 2021, 11:34:04 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210529/84574de10ac5acadd66f40c21a1cd42a.jpg)
Post by: Syncop8r on May 29, 2021, 11:51:07 PM
Time to get those GSMREs finished up!:ahhh
You don't have 300 years to finish up your purchases and storage plans: Storage Day is 30 May ( local ).
This means that some of you have only a few hours left to complete those last minute purchases.
How did that roll around so quickly?
I haven't been paid yet so I'll have to leave it til next year's challenge.
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 12:11:07 AM
There will be special rules..... ;)
Post by: McStitchy on May 30, 2021, 12:14:20 AM
I made one last minute addition to mine, provided shopping in the in-laws shelf counts.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210529/84574de10ac5acadd66f40c21a1cd42a.jpg)
I love peanut bars :drool:
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 12:17:24 AM
I love peanut bars :drool:
:iagree: :like:
Post by: McStitchy on May 30, 2021, 12:17:33 AM
Syncop8r, I'm awl-ready thinking we might do a GSMRE, Holiday Edition, in December if there is enough interest.
There will be special rules..... ;)
Like.... you can only use items you've got with/as a present? :think:
Post by: Syncop8r on May 30, 2021, 12:19:29 AM
Like.... you can only use items you've got with/as a present? :think:Well that counts me out then. :-[
Post by: McStitchy on May 30, 2021, 12:20:29 AM
Well that counts me out then. :-[
:hug:
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 12:49:05 AM
Post by: Sos24 on May 30, 2021, 04:19:29 AM
1st up (was a couple days ago) - Tasty Cow cheddar
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/2296d723ab2e6139a11e38e0ce50a94c.jpg)
It was pretty tasty. It is the consistency of a cheese spread or dip. The taste was similar to the Nabisco Easy Cheese that come in the cans with the nozzles (also shelf stable). Nice little snack with some good crackers or pretzels.
2nd up - Gilman’s Jalapeño Pepper Cheese
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/fc821e07b9e31d64e5b8f12312ae9b46.jpg)
Not very good. Felt like a hard cheese, but rather greasy. The consistency when chewing was like styrofoam and the taste wasn’t much better than I imagine styrofoam would taste. I couldn’t even taste the peppers. The wife wasn’t even game to try this one after feeling and smelling it. She said if I’m not feeling well tomorroy, we know why.
3rd up - Bridgeford Pepperoni and Cheese
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/67d99f08109ad612b66efbbd481f4df5.jpg)
I confess, I had some hope for this one considering Bridgeford does MREs and other shelf stable food. It wasn’t bad and it was edible, just not as good as I was hoping. The pepperoni was a little dry and bland. The cheese just tasted like a mild processed cheese. The wife tried both and didn’t like either. She also said my opinion was probably skewed due to being in the Navy, because there were probably times I was served worse food and would have been happy to have something that tasted that “good”. That is probably how many soldier/sailors have felt at various times, which makes it only fitting for a MRE type of challenge.
Needless to say the Gilman cheese, that was in my GSMRE, has been removed. The Bridgeford Beef and Cheese is still in the GSMRE and I will try on chow day.
The Tasty Cow is probably the only one I would buy again.
Post by: McStitchy on May 30, 2021, 10:46:23 AM
... The wife tried both and didn’t like either. She also said my opinion was probably skewed due to being in the Navy, because there were probably times I was served worse food and would have been happy to have something that tasted that “good”. That is probably how many soldier/sailors have felt at various times, which makes it only fitting for a MRE type of challenge.
...
:rofl: ...I think I'll have to confirm this :salute:
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 03:12:52 PM
In the name of science, the wife and I decided to due a few taste tests on shelf-stable foods.
Excellent work, Sos!
And, yeah, probably some people's previous experiences alters their perspectives on palatability. :rofl:
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 03:19:20 PM
Get those GSMREs packed up and stowed!
(https://i.imgur.com/yuk13yH.jpg)
You may be tempted to break into those treat-filled parcels, but we ask that you hold out for Chow Day. We'll soon find out how shelf-stable and appetizing your meals plans really are.
(https://i.imgur.com/QNL0uoK.jpg)
Remember, this is MTo, so Saftey Third! ( but it is on the priority list ) If on Chow Day something doesn't seem right, DON'T eat it, but DO tell us about it!
(https://i.imgur.com/NAg9Gii.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on May 30, 2021, 03:48:58 PM
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 30, 2021, 03:56:32 PM
Storage Day is here! :woohoo:
Well, my storage day was a while ago, and my GSMRE has been waiting patiently. :D
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 04:13:56 PM
Well, my storage day was a while ago, and my GSMRE has been waiting patiently. :D
Awl set here, too! :viking:
Post by: eamo on May 30, 2021, 04:20:22 PM
:ahhh
Storage Day is here! :woohoo:
Well, my storage day was a while ago, and my GSMRE has been waiting patiently. :D
Same as :cheers:
Post by: AlephZero on May 30, 2021, 04:47:16 PM
Post by: comis on May 30, 2021, 05:09:27 PM
Syncop8r, I'm awl-ready thinking we might do a GSMRE, Holiday Edition, in December if there is enough interest.:woohoo:
There will be special rules..... ;)
Like.... you can only use items you've got with/as a present? :think:
:facepalm: No.....as much as I love my SPAM and instant noodles, I wouldn't wish anyone got those for Christmas. That's borderline animal cruelty, unless you are filming an episode with Mr. Bean.
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 05:10:36 PM
Post by: Adam5 on May 30, 2021, 05:17:28 PM
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 05:19:43 PM
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 05:20:05 PM
Post by: comis on May 30, 2021, 05:21:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NAg9Gii.jpg)
What?! I didn't get the memo....
(https://i.imgur.com/gQ6yZKk.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 05:22:29 PM
What?! I didn't get the memo....
(https://i.imgur.com/gQ6yZKk.jpg)
Which is why you have to check in to MTo regularly. :twak:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 30, 2021, 06:27:22 PM
Our two GSMRE is almost the same.
I managed to get vacuum sealed smoked bacon (boy's request)
The changes are on the Coffee area...
(Capuccino for the little boy)
Pictured the Sarlacc Pit's GSMRE
The calories count hit 2500kcal.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/c8e91363d1943e35b34e25ac6dfb6589.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/41abca334ac85288e1e5905d35bf7174.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/8b532075918c7980b837a539ee887d13.jpg)
Enviado de meu moto g(6) usando o Tapatalk
Post by: McStitchy on May 30, 2021, 06:34:00 PM
:facepalm: No.....as much as I love my SPAM and instant noodles, I wouldn't wish anyone got those for Christmas. That's borderline animal cruelty, unless you are filming an episode with Mr. Bean.
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Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 07:13:50 PM
( Will that be enough to keep the Sarlac Pit going and growing??? :ahhh )
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 07:57:29 PM
This hand-wrought, fire-breathing dragon of a cook stove was made at tremendous expense from two old cans and a bit of plumber's mat.
(https://i.imgur.com/hUn5Of5.jpg)
The little demon cranks out the BTU's, but there are a few short comings:
• In the photo above, the stove is raging. But the flame is very hard to see. This is a bit of a safety hazard....especially for an absentminded person like me..... :whistle:
• It takes experience to gauge just how much fuel to use for a given cooking task. As a result, I usually overfill the stove and end up wasting fuel.
• If the stove is under filled for a cook, adding more fuel can be dangerous because the flames are so hard to see. Therefore, the stove and food (in the middle of being cooked) must cool down before fresh fuel is added. Again, wasted time and wasted fuel ( because of decreased efficiency ).
• The stove uses a large volume of fuel. While these things are remarkably effective, they seem to suck up fuel. The little fuel bottle ( 4oz/125mL ) in the above photo works for 2-3 cooks, depending on the size of the cooks and expertise of the operator. ( So....two cooks for me... :rofl: )
• These stoves tend to be adversely affected by the wind. A windscreen of some kind is mandatory in my mind. I went all out and got this custom windscreen ( Which I found in the pantry. Mrs Nix later told me it was a roasting tray. Who knew? :dunno: Looked like a windscreen to me. )
• There is a real tipping hazard with these stove. If they tip over while alight, burning fuel will cascade over the forest floor causing a wildfire and killing the operator and numerous small woodland creatures. And because you added extra fuel to be sure you have enough for the full cook, that wildfire will be especially exciting.
• Not much surface area to balance a pot. Especially a larger pot. I used a pot stand in the stove. This stove doesn't really require a pot stand, but the pot stand balances pots & mugs better and lets the stove burn much hotter. ( The pot stand is easily the most expensive part of this set up. ) There are some commercially available windscreens that work as pot stands, but I've never tried one.
Advantages......
• Cheap, simple, durable, effective. If you have a mutlitool with you--and I know you do--you can probably repair it or make a new one.
• Easy to light. No instructions needed. ( For Fuzzy's sake: add fuel to the inner chamber and add a spark or flame. When the hair on your hand is singed you know the stove is burning. )
• Fuel ( alcohol, methylated spirits, HEET, methanol, and/or pure moonshine ) is easy to find and relatively inexpensive.
• You know how much fuel you have left! No guessing how many cooks are left in that old Isobutane canister.
• Works fairly well in cold weather. All stove face challenges in cold weather, but liquid fuel stove seem to be easier to get going in real cold.
• The windscreen takes up no space, is lightweight, and really improves the stove's efficiency.
So, for today's training I added about (rough guess) two ounces of methylated spirits and used my pot stand. The stove brought 12 measured ounce of tap water to a simmer in about 3 minutes. In 5.25 minutes my mug looked like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/b43oeK4.jpg)
Not bad!
And the stove continued to burn until the 8.75 minute mark. Which means I wasted enough fuel to bring another 12ox of water to a simmer..... :facepalm:
Anyway, having revisited this little stove, I think I will try to use it to heat up at least one meal from my GSMRE. Breakfast definitely needs hot water. Dinner will benefit from heating up, too.
Guess I better refill me fuel bottle.......
Note: there is no requirement to use a camping stove to heat up your meal. The requirement is to use foods that can be reheated by camping stoves, solar ovens, flameless ration heaters, etc..... Still.....why not use Chow Day as a testing and training opportunity......? :pok:
Post by: McStitchy on May 30, 2021, 08:17:26 PM
...looking at a Kelly Kettle 0.6l
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 08:32:47 PM
I don't have one :dunno:
...looking at a Kelly Kettle 0.6l
An alcohol stove can be made in about 10 minutes....including cleaning the cat food out of the can.....
However, I highly recommend that Kelly Kettle!*
Mrs Nix & I have a 1.2L (I think....) Kelly Kettle and love it! They do a great job of creating hot water.....and with a pot stand on the top....you can use it to cook with, too! :ahhh
* I recommend it so highly because I'd like you to test it out, before I spend the money for one. Inexpensive, they are not.....
Post by: Sos24 on May 30, 2021, 09:15:07 PM
I don't have one :dunno:
...looking at a Kelly Kettle 0.6l
An alcohol stove can even be made out of a soda/beer can and using rubbing alcohol as fuel and no stand required. It is not the best or most efficient but I’ve done it.
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 09:31:13 PM
An alcohol stove can even be made out of a soda/beer can and using rubbing alcohol as fuel and no stand required. It is not the best or most efficient but I’ve done it.
Just so!
And....the stove doesn't need a pot stand. A stand can be improvised for the pot. The stove just needs to be able to operate, under the pot. ;)
Post by: Sos24 on May 30, 2021, 10:12:38 PM
I dug out my custom alcohol stove for a little refamiliarization and training.
This hand-wrought, fire-breathing dragon of a cook stove was made at tremendous expense from two old cans and a bit of plumber's mat.
(https://i.imgur.com/hUn5Of5.jpg)
The little demon cranks out the BTU's, but there are a few short comings:
• In the photo above, the stove is raging. But the flame is very hard to see. This is a bit of a safety hazard....especially for an absentminded person like me..... :whistle:
• It takes experience to gauge just how much fuel to use for a given cooking task. As a result, I usually overfill the stove and end up wasting fuel.
• If the stove is under filled for a cook, adding more fuel can be dangerous because the flames are so hard to see. Therefore, the stove and food (in the middle of being cooked) must cool down before fresh fuel is added. Again, wasted time and wasted fuel ( because of decreased efficiency ).
• The stove uses a large volume of fuel. While these things are remarkably effective, they seem to suck up fuel. The little fuel bottle ( 4oz/125mL ) in the above photo works for 2-3 cooks, depending on the size of the cooks and expertise of the operator. ( So....two cooks for me... :rofl: )
• These stoves tend to be adversely affected by the wind. A windscreen of some kind is mandatory in my mind. I went all out and got this custom windscreen ( Which I found in the pantry. Mrs Nix later told me it was a roasting tray. Who knew? :dunno: Looked like a windscreen to me. )
• There is a real tipping hazard with these stove. If they tip over while alight, burning fuel will cascade over the forest floor causing a wildfire and killing the operator and numerous small woodland creatures. And because you added extra fuel to be sure you have enough for the full cook, that wildfire will be especially exciting.
• Not much surface area to balance a pot. Especially a larger pot. I used a pot stand in the stove. This stove doesn't really require a pot stand, but the pot stand balances pots & mugs better and lets the stove burn much hotter. ( The pot stand is easily the most expensive part of this set up. ) There are some commercially available windscreens that work as pot stands, but I've never tried one.
Advantages......
• Cheap, simple, durable, effective. If you have a mutlitool with you--and I know you do--you can probably repair it or make a new one.
• Easy to light. No instructions needed. ( For Fuzzy's sake: add fuel to the inner chamber and add a spark or flame. When the hair on your hand is singed you know the stove is burning. )
• Fuel ( alcohol, methylated spirits, HEET, methanol, and/or pure moonshine ) is easy to find and relatively inexpensive.
• You know how much fuel you have left! No guessing how many cooks are left in that old Isobutane canister.
• Works fairly well in cold weather. All stove face challenges in cold weather, but liquid fuel stove seem to be easier to get going in real cold.
• The windscreen takes up no space, is lightweight, and really improves the stove's efficiency.
So, for today's training I added about (rough guess) two ounces of methylated spirits and used my pot stand. The stove brought 12 measured ounce of tap water to a simmer in about 3 minutes. In 5.25 minutes my mug looked like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/b43oeK4.jpg)
Not bad!
And the stove continued to burn until the 8.75 minute mark. Which means I wasted enough fuel to bring another 12ox of water to a simmer..... :facepalm:
Anyway, having revisited this little stove, I think I will try to use it to heat up at least one meal from my GSMRE. Breakfast definitely needs hot water. Dinner will benefit from heating up, too.
Guess I better refill me fuel bottle.......
Note: there is no requirement to use a camping stove to heat up your meal. The requirement is to use foods that can be reheated by camping stoves, solar ovens, flameless ration heaters, etc..... Still.....why not use Chow Day as a testing and training opportunity......? :pok:
Nice and small little set-up. I love the green cup.
I haven’t tried the fancy feast style alcohol burner, but I did a soda can one. You also really need something to use to snuff it out, unless you plan on just letting it burn until all fuel is gone. Both present their own safety hazards. If doing alcohol, I prefer the Trangia style (also RedCamp, Solo, Goshawk, etc) burner. The simmer rings can be used to snuff it out and the cap with o-ring usually allow storing excess fuel in the burner so you don’t waste if you misjudge. The trangia style burner also fits and can be used in my twig stove, so for me it is a win.
Post by: McStitchy on May 30, 2021, 10:17:31 PM
I've spent some time thinking about a stove for hiking and figured that a gas one will have problems with wind (we have some here sometimes :D ).
I'm not sure about an alcohol one either.
I've used a simple Espit stove a couple of times and it's not ideal.
When I saw Borgs pics of the Kelly Kettle I knew that would work for me... if not too big... and expesive :think:
Post by: Nix on May 30, 2021, 11:12:03 PM
Nice and small little set-up. I love the green cup.
I haven’t tried the fancy feast style alcohol burner, but I did a soda can one. You also really need something to use to snuff it out, unless you plan on just letting it burn until all fuel is gone. Both present their own safety hazards. If doing alcohol, I prefer the Trangia style (also RedCamp, Solo, Goshawk, etc) burner. The simmer rings can be used to snuff it out and the cap with o-ring usually allow storing excess fuel in the burner so you don’t waste if you misjudge. The trangia style burner also fits and can be used in my twig stove, so for me it is a win.
Great tip!
I actually ordered a Trangia a little while back, but haven't gotten it yet. :tu:
While my double can system works fairly well, I'd like something a bit more durable and liked the idea that you can 1) use the simmer plate to control the flame/snuff the fire, and 2) save residual, unburnt, alcohol in the stove. I suspect the Trangia is just plain more efficient, too.
Remind me of the name/brand of your twig stove? :think:
Does it work well with the Trangia?
My windscreen is great....but not durable. Easy to replace, but, again, something more durable would be great. The old "Trangia Triangle" doesn't seem ot be be made any more. I love the idea of your dual purpose twig stove/Trangia unit! :tu:
( Goshawk stoves are hard to find ( here in the USA ). They are available, but expensive compared to a Trangia.....or empty cat food can..... )
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 12:10:42 AM
Found your other thread on the Firebox Nano (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87370.0.html). Very nice!
Checked on Amazon....Ti is pricey, SS is still a bit much, but I am tempted. There is a version that comes with a packing box that serves as an ashtray:
(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.yY_pLLGEDfcz17WC6P3GWwHaGi&pid=Api)
In wildfire country, that ash tray seems like a good idea. :tu:
Post by: Borg on May 31, 2021, 12:13:04 AM
Thanks Jack and Sherry :hatsoff:
I've spent some time thinking about a stove for hiking and figured that a gas one will have problems with wind (we have some here sometimes :D ).
I'm not sure about an alcohol one either.
I've used a simple Espit stove a couple of times and it's not ideal.
When I saw Borgs pics of the Kelly Kettle I knew that would work for me... if not too big... and expesive :think:
The Kelly kettle feeds off the wind, makes it burn hotter :D but yes a bit on the bulky side and not cheap, but fuel is free, i saw it as an investment that will last me years and i don't see any reason why it wont, great for food heating, for hiking it would depend what else you are carrying and pack size but it fits in my small pack no probs, its not heavy though, with the hobo stove over the fire base you can keep heating if the chimney top stove didn't heat it already, the water boils quick, if i was to buy mine again i would just get the kettle, hobo stove and the chimney top stove, i wont use the cups and dont have to use the pots, the wire grill can be easily made :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 12:15:54 AM
Our "Scout" is steel. We got just the kettle (with fire base) and the hobo stove thingy. Great for a small fry pan. :tu:
The Scout (1.2L) is too big for backpacking, but is great for car camping.
I agree about the Kelly being fairly windproof. Once that chimney starts drawing, it is soup time!
Post by: Borg on May 31, 2021, 12:18:12 AM
Ah, ha.....
Found your other thread on the Firebox Nano (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87370.0.html). Very nice!
Checked on Amazon....Ti is pricey, SS is still a bit much, but I am tempted. There is a version that comes with a packing box that serves as an ashtray:
(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.yY_pLLGEDfcz17WC6P3GWwHaGi&pid=Api)
In wildfire country, that ash tray seems like a good idea. :tu:
I'm not going to go there as i am sorted but... does that all fold up into the metal case/ash tray ? Asking for a friend...
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 12:19:56 AM
I'm not going to go there as i am sorted but... does that all fold up into the metal case/ash tray ? Asking for a friend...
Yes. Awl fits into that tiny metal case. 7oz. Slips into a cargo pocket. That's what I told my friend.
Post by: Borg on May 31, 2021, 12:30:24 AM
Borg, is your Trekker the aluminum or steel version?
Our "Scout" is steel. We got just the kettle (with fire base) and the hobo stove thingy. Great for a small fry pan. :tu:
The Scout (1.2L) is too big for backpacking, but is great for car camping.
SS, i think it's fine for hiking, obviously its a lot bigger than a small gas stove but wood is free and the wind wont be an issue :tu:
Yes. Awl fits into that tiny metal case. 7oz. Slips into a cargo pocket. That's what I told my friend.
Interesting :gimme: nahh i'm all set, no more stoves for me, but twig burners have a lot going for them, even if you have to carry some dry wood from home its still worth it i think :tu:
Post by: Syncop8r on May 31, 2021, 12:35:17 AM
Post by: Sos24 on May 31, 2021, 12:54:11 AM
Ah, ha.....If you decide to get a Firebox Nano, I recommend going straight through the site. I’m not sure about Amazon’s pricing, but I know some sites charge more than you can get directly through Firebox. Also, I think they are running a 10% for Father’s Day (fathers10) right now. Under value kits the SS with the metal packing box (x-case) is $44.99.
Found your other thread on the Firebox Nano (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87370.0.html). Very nice!
Checked on Amazon....Ti is pricey, SS is still a bit much, but I am tempted. There is a version that comes with a packing box that serves as an ashtray:
(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.yY_pLLGEDfcz17WC6P3GWwHaGi&pid=Api)
In wildfire country, that ash tray seems like a good idea. :tu:
The Trangia fits into the Nano either suspended on pins or on the bottom. In addition to the lid and simmer cap, the Trangia style does seem to be a little more efficient.
Here it is pictured with the x-case and the Goshawk (which is exact same size as Trangia) suspended on pins.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/1eda58f5f3a34d5f37e366efb0c9c1e5.jpg)
The flame guard (helps prevent flames from making handles hot) is an add on.
Post by: Sos24 on May 31, 2021, 01:08:07 AM
I'm not going to go there as i am sorted but... does that all fold up into the metal case/ash tray ? Asking for a friend...Yes. As Nix said it all fits into the metal case
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/ee908cd6147471b95cb2e6f35a2f5006.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/2a16dac0a23f9023c8e248632324bb5b.jpg)
I replaced the carbon felt with a piece of suede. The 6 inch ruler is shown for size and it is about .75in thick when closed.
The thread Nix shared above is me going on about how much I love this little stove.
Interesting :gimme: nahh i'm all set, no more stoves for me, but twig burners have a lot going for them, even if you have to carry some dry wood from home its still worth it i think :tu:Agree, with the twig burners having a lot going for them. I can easily boil 12oz of water with just a handful of twigs.
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 01:37:50 AM
Mrs Nix: that's clearly a windscreen, not a roasting tray. :pok:
Great minds think alike! :cheers:
Post by: McStitchy on May 31, 2021, 09:23:06 AM
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 02:29:10 PM
Thanks Borg, Jack and Sherry... I might stick with the 0.6l Kelly Kettle idea. Will decide after another coffee or two :hatsoff:
Won't you need a stove to make that coffee? Seems like you've gotten yourself into a catch-22 situation...... :rofl:
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 31, 2021, 04:42:13 PM
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 04:43:24 PM
Climate control conditions are recommended! :rofl:
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 31, 2021, 04:54:11 PM
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 04:56:32 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 31, 2021, 04:59:25 PM
Post by: McStitchy on May 31, 2021, 05:20:27 PM
Won't you need a stove to make that coffee? Seems like you've gotten yourself into a catch-22 situation...... :rofl:
Now you sound like my wife >:(
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 31, 2021, 05:46:14 PM
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 06:31:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2z3BXGb.jpg)
I don't think anyone chose to use these 'coffee singles' for his or her GSMRE. I'm a little surprised by that.
I went with the traditional MRE choice of instant coffee for my GSMRE. For me ( and Barry, I'm sure ), an MRE isn't an MRE if it don't include some "Coffee, Instant, Type II". So I selected the civilian equivalent for my GSMRE.
When I go camping, I usually take tea bags with me. I love tea and find it to be excellent in the morning in the woods. However, and this is just my personal quirk, I find coffee ( with milk and sugar ) to be a bit more warming. As a result, in cooler weather with frosty mornings expected, I'll pack along these coffee 'tea bags'. I find they work really well ( not as tasty as an espresso machine, but everything tastes better in the woods, right? ). As a bonus, there is no extra gear to pack or clean. I just empty the grounds out and pack up my trash.
(https://i.imgur.com/3jG3KeY.jpg)
The instructions say to soak in 6-8 oz of hot water. Well......my smallest mug is 10oz, so that's what I use. I steep for 3-4 minutes. And, I find that this combination works well. The resultant coffee is a bit on the weak side, to be frank. This is not Navy bridge java. But, if you wanted a sterner cup of rocket fuel, I suppose you could double up on the
For ease and convenience and coffee that tastes better than instant, I think these are worth a try! :tu:
* It is a complete coincidence that I chose to use the marvelously fun and speedy Kelly Kettle "Scout" to make this morning's hot water. We're expecting a warm day to day and I didn't want to heat up the house brewing up one cup of coffee. ( Mrs Nix did take advantage of the abundant hot water to fix herself another cup of tea. ) I was not trying to tempt Sos24 or McStitchy in any way.
Post by: McStitchy on May 31, 2021, 08:54:02 PM
...Kelly Kettle :D
With some luck it might arrive on Saturday even :popcorn:
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 08:57:21 PM
Ah well... against everyones suggestions, and because it was payday, I went ahead and ordered a...
:ahhh
Trekker?
Or other? :think:
Post by: eamo on May 31, 2021, 09:07:24 PM
Ah well... against everyones suggestions, and because it was payday, I went ahead and ordered a...
...Kelly Kettle :D
With some luck it might arrive on Saturday even :popcorn:
Awesome 👌 looking forward to pics of it.
Who you order it off ?
I was going to use my brewkit but if I'm not working I'll join the Kelly kettle gang for one of my meals
Post by: McStitchy on May 31, 2021, 09:32:56 PM
:ahhh
Trekker?
Or other? :think:
Trekker in stainless :salute:
Post by: McStitchy on May 31, 2021, 09:33:45 PM
Awesome 👌 looking forward to pics of it.
Who you order it off ?
I was going to use my brewkit but if I'm not working I'll join the Kelly kettle gang for one of my meals
From these chaps here...
https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-kelly-kettle-trekker-kettle-0-6l-stainless-50004.htm (https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-kelly-kettle-trekker-kettle-0-6l-stainless-50004.htm)
Post by: eamo on May 31, 2021, 09:36:01 PM
From these chaps here...Nice :cheers:
https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-kelly-kettle-trekker-kettle-0-6l-stainless-50004.htm (https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-kelly-kettle-trekker-kettle-0-6l-stainless-50004.htm)
Post by: Sos24 on May 31, 2021, 09:45:15 PM
Well, I have a stove*....so I made some coffee........
(https://i.imgur.com/2z3BXGb.jpg)
I don't think anyone chose to use these 'coffee singles' for his or her GSMRE. I'm a little surprised by that.
I went with the traditional MRE choice of instant coffee for my GSMRE. For me ( and Barry, I'm sure ), an MRE isn't an MRE if it don't include some "Coffee, Instant, Type II". So I selected the civilian equivalent for my GSMRE.
When I go camping, I usually take tea bags with me. I love tea and find it to be excellent in the morning in the woods. However, and this is just my personal quirk, I find coffee ( with milk and sugar ) to be a bit more warming. As a result, in cooler weather with frosty mornings expected, I'll pack along these coffee 'tea bags'. I find they work really well ( not as tasty as an espresso machine, but everything tastes better in the woods, right? ). As a bonus, there is no extra gear to pack or clean. I just empty the grounds out and pack up my trash.
(https://i.imgur.com/3jG3KeY.jpg)
The instructions say to soak in 6-8 oz of hot water. Well......my smallest mug is 10oz, so that's what I use. I steep for 3-4 minutes. And, I find that this combination works well. The resultant coffee is a bit on the weak side, to be frank. This is not Navy bridge java. But, if you wanted a sterner cup of rocket fuel, I suppose you could double up on theteacoffee bags. I haven't tried that.
For ease and convenience and coffee that tastes better than instant, I think these are worth a try! :tu:
* It is a complete coincidence that I chose to use the marvelously fun and speedy Kelly Kettle "Scout" to make this mornings hot water. We're expecting a warm day to day and I didn't want to heat up the house brewing up one cup of coffee. ( Mrs Nix did take advantage of the abundant hot water to fix herself another cup of tea. ) I was not trying to tempt Sos24 or McStitchy in any way.
I was tempted and did make coffee outside. Because of your Kelly Kettle use, I was inspired to change it up a little and heated the water in my bottle then used my french press bottle to make the coffee.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210531/f73a034a309cf1d4cdc2f50b8351b63e.jpg)
There was a time I seriously considered getting a Kelly Kettle, because of how efficient and durable they are. But thankful now I am satisfied enough in my set up that I’m not really tempted in that realm.
I have not tried the Folgers bags but I know my in-laws love them when traveling. Before getting the set-up I use now and when I want to keep thinks small and light, I use the Primula Brew Buddy. It is like a hybrid between a pour over and the coffee bags.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210531/87cc7e73c11b5be0a00bf06d96bfc6dc.jpg)
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 10:15:13 PM
Trekker in stainless :salute:
:like: Hope you have buckets of fun with it! :tu:
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 10:17:50 PM
...
I’m not really tempted in that realm.
...
From my perspective, the Firebox and Kelly Kettle cover different activities. The Kelly is my car camping ( or power outage ) option. My mid-sized Kelly is just too bulky for anything other than luggage carry. It might work well for a canoe trip, in a chuck wagon, mule pack, or car. Backpacking.....not so much.
The Firebox seems ideal for light weight, solo camping or backpacking. It would be a great idea for a bugout bag ( especially being a multifuel stove ). The Firebox just seems like a great 'woods-bumming' stove.
I don't know about the Kelly Trekker. It is obviously smaller and more portable.
Well....I still have to wait a few days before I can try the new Firebox and give a more informed opinion..... :facepalm:
Post by: McStitchy on May 31, 2021, 10:24:28 PM
:like: Hope you have buckets of fun with it! :tu:
Thanks... looking forward to it :P
Post by: Sos24 on May 31, 2021, 10:24:55 PM
:rofl: I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Definitely looking forward to hearing your opinion.
Well....I have to wait a few days before I can try the new Firebox. :facepalm:
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 10:26:45 PM
Thanks... looking forward to it :P
It'll be an heirloom piece that you can hand down to your children.
Unless they go with the Gen VII Nuclear Pocket stove.....*** sigh ***
Post by: McStitchy on May 31, 2021, 10:28:44 PM
Post by: Nix on May 31, 2021, 10:32:55 PM
Kiddo #1: "What's that thing?"
Kiddo #2: "T'is me Kelly Kettle."
Kiddo #1: "Yer wha?"
Kiddo #2: "Me Kelly Kettle. T'was me Grandad's favorite bit of kit."
Kiddo #1: "Which Grandad?"
Kiddo #2: "Ol' One-thumb."
Kiddo #1: "Ah, just so. What's it do...?"
Post by: McStitchy on June 01, 2021, 12:22:11 AM
Post by: Alan K. on June 01, 2021, 06:16:21 AM
01. Nix, aka 'Mr Spork'
02. Magentus, aka 'Dr Tray'
03. Sea Monster, aka 'Mr Sulfites'
04. comis, aka 'Road Food Warrior'
05. Barry Rowland, aka 'Sack Lunch Commando'
06. ReamerPunch, aka 'Can Opener Connoisseur'
07. ezdog, aka 'Chow Hound'
08. Borg, aka "Turnip the Beet"
09. Eamo aka "Dadbrador"
10. Fuzzy aka "Chicken Supreme"
11. Sos24 aka %u201CConcrete Camp Chef%u201D
12. McStitchy aka "Backwards Cuisine veteran"
13. Hevy and his clone aka "The Sarlacc Pit"
14. AlephZero aka "Caveman Gastronome"
15. Adam5 aka "Gas Station Gourmand"
16. Alan K. aka "nobody better touch my cheese"
I honestly missed this whole thread until half an hour ago. Everything I picked is shelf stable, about 2500 total calories, and is honestly probably more than I will eat in a day. It all fit nicely into a 1 gallon zip lock freezer bag. I didn't get a chance to test out my camp stove but I'm sure I'll manage even if I have to build an open fire. :cheers:
edit, added tea bags for caffeine.
Post by: Nix on June 01, 2021, 04:09:50 PM
I had anticipated that there might be a late entry or two, and so had devised a penalty for laggards who arrived after Storage day.
But, first, does your entry meet the requirements for the challenge in a way that your skimping on a day of storage does not compromise the integrity of the challenge? :think:
Yes, I think so.
You've taken a bit of the C-ration approach and are heavy on the canned goods. Everything else is clearly shelf-stable for an extended period of time. The possible exception is the cheese of which your possessiveness is renowned. But, thanks to extensive, scientific, testing in this thread, I think everyone can agree that your valued cheese is shelf-stable. So, I conclude that your entry does meet the stability requirements.
Furthermore, you are to be commended for assembling the minimum required 2400 Kcal on such short notice. It speaks well to your level of real-world preparation that you can assemble a GSMRE in mere minutes. Bravo! :salute:
As to the late entry penalty. When thinking of potential tardy entries, I conceived a penalty for the would-be participant having to consume a portion of grits on Chow day. Grits, a food so heinous that even the U-bout crew will not suffer to consume it, salt or no salt. I see you've anticipated me there and gracefully accepted the penalty, saving me the discomfort of being a punitive referee. Thank you; nobly done, sir! :salute:
Because you have acted with integrity and conscientiousness, I vote to accept your entry. My co-sponsor, Mags, will have to weigh in and vote in unanimity before your entry can be official, but I'm optimistic. :tu:
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 01, 2021, 04:15:11 PM
I had anticipated that there might be a late entry or two, and so had devised a penalty for laggards who arrived after Storage day.
This is genius, entertaining, and awesome all around. :rofl:
I'm definitely doing that in the next challenges I host. :tu:
Post by: Nix on June 01, 2021, 04:19:11 PM
This is genius, entertaining, and awesome all around. :rofl:
I'm definitely doing that in the next challenges I host. :tu:
One doesn't want to be cruel, but standards must be upheld. Right? :dunno:
Post by: Alan K. on June 01, 2021, 04:43:26 PM
Post by: Nix on June 01, 2021, 05:04:15 PM
I can only hope that Mags sees things in the same light and doesn't feel the need to dole out some rough "U-boat justice" with respect to this matter.
:-[
Post by: Adam5 on June 01, 2021, 05:59:13 PM
Your courageous and stoic acceptance of the Grits penalty does you credit and is more than sufficient penance in my book. I consider your GSMRE to have been in a state of "dispersed storage" on storage day.
I can only hope that Mags sees things in the same light and doesn't feel the need to dole out some rough "U-boat justice" with respect to this matter.
:-[
I shudder to think what "U-boat justice" would consist of :o
Post by: McStitchy on June 01, 2021, 06:51:52 PM
I shudder to think what "U-boat justice" would consist of :o
Did you just ask about "U-boat justice" ?
(https://i.imgur.com/p6jpYM0.jpg)
Post by: Nix on June 01, 2021, 06:58:19 PM
Let's hope Mags is in a convivial mood when he surfaces......... :dwts:
Post by: comis on June 01, 2021, 07:38:41 PM
What happens on the U-boat stays on the U-boat.
Let's hope Mags is in a convivial mood when he surfaces......... :dwts:
(https://i.imgur.com/P5btEVx.jpg)
Unless they plan to make a movie about it...I always think fine folks on the U-boat is tight like a pack of wolves. :D
Post by: Alan K. on June 01, 2021, 09:22:55 PM
I shudder to think what "U-boat justice" would consist of :oProbably make me kiss the gunner's daughter (tied to a cannon and caned or flogged). Or, put me in a bunk (put me to bed) with the Captain's daughter. The Captain's daughter was most likely a club or short length of rope that a sailor might be smacked with as a motivator to stop shirking and get to work (referred to as being kissed by the captain's daughter). So, to be put in a bunk or to bed with the Captain's daughter presumably means to be beaten to the point of unconsciousness.
https://thedearsurprise.com/an-introduction-to-punishment-in-aubreys-royal-navy/
https://thedearsurprise.com/naval-punishment-for-boys-kissing-the-gunners-daughter/
Post by: Nix on June 01, 2021, 10:09:17 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/eb/f2/25/ebf225a87ffaf86f3156b2e5eb742ac3.png)
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 01, 2021, 10:30:12 PM
Morale is granted with use of a sovietic trench shovel...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210601/81838b11ee9eb873a11d20c786314e56.jpg)
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Post by: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2021, 10:31:54 PM
Post by: magentus on June 01, 2021, 10:40:35 PM
The ping alerted me to an incoming electronic mail from Alan K ( I believe the K stands for ketchup). Upon perusing the communique it appeared that Alan Ketchup was seeking my approval of his belated entry into the GSMRE challenge to the tune of $7, a barely used copy of 'Salty Sailors Monthly (Xmas 1986 edition no less) and 3, yes 3 nearly in date Twinkies.
What else can one say except : You have my blessing Mr Ketchup. Welcome to the fray
Post by: Nix on June 01, 2021, 10:45:21 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2021, 10:47:12 PM
Post by: magentus on June 01, 2021, 10:55:03 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2021, 10:59:43 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 01, 2021, 11:41:32 PM
:rofl:
Post by: Alan K. on June 02, 2021, 02:04:03 AM
Post by: Nix on June 02, 2021, 06:07:18 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 03, 2021, 12:16:35 PM
Post by: Nix on June 03, 2021, 02:46:39 PM
:drink:
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 03, 2021, 02:56:11 PM
Post by: Sos24 on June 03, 2021, 07:53:12 PM
Some participants have packed light..... Hope no one goes hungry!I definitely didn’t go light.
:drink:
What will be the interesting part for me is the 0001 Local time. Seeing that I am normally up until around 4-5am, I’ll have to remember any late night snacks come from the GSMRE.
Is it against the spirit of the challenge if at 0001 local on 06June, I’m eating a big bowl of ice cream?
Post by: Borg on June 03, 2021, 08:45:32 PM
Yes. As Nix said it all fits into the metal case
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/ee908cd6147471b95cb2e6f35a2f5006.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/2a16dac0a23f9023c8e248632324bb5b.jpg)
I replaced the carbon felt with a piece of suede. The 6 inch ruler is shown for size and it is about .75in thick when closed.
The thread Nix shared above is me going on about how much I love this little stove.
Agree, with the twig burners having a lot going for them. I can easily boil 12oz of water with just a handful of twigs.
I really like that :tu:
Some participants have packed light..... Hope no one goes hungry!
:drink:
I was thinking just after i posted my photo that i'm a bit on the light side, you know when you eat noodles and ten minutes later your'e hungry again? i might need to reshuffle and swap dinner for lunch, if that's not allowed at least i have my can of beer to drown my sorrows, then early bed :D
Post by: Nix on June 03, 2021, 10:57:28 PM
I really like that :tu:
I was thinking just after i posted my photo that i'm a bit on the light side, you know when you eat noodles and ten minutes later your'e hungry again? i might need to reshuffle and swap dinner for lunch, if that's not allowed at least i have my can of beer to drown my sorrows, then early bed :D
Once the GSMRE goes into storage, it must stay in storage until Chow day.....which is this Saturday! :ahhh
But you can eat your grub in any manner you like. Have your breakfast for dinner. Have your snacks for breakfast. In my experience, people tend to eat some part of their MRE's at one time and save some parts for later, and trade or swap components with others. Too bad we don't have an easy system to allow for swapping in this challenge......
Post by: Nix on June 03, 2021, 11:01:53 PM
Is it against the spirit of the challenge if at 0001 local on 06June, I’m eating a big bowl of ice cream?
:rofl:
Make sure your civilian "pogey bait" is consumed prior to 0001 June 5th! And no cheating until after 0001 June 6th! Otherwise it is just what you had the foresight to pack in the GSMRE and all the water you can carry.
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 04, 2021, 02:08:26 AM
Post by: Sos24 on June 04, 2021, 02:44:47 AM
:rofl:
Make sure your civilian "pogey bait" is consumed prior to 0001 June 5th! And no cheating until after 0001 June 6th! Otherwise it is just what you had the foresight to pack in the GSMRE and all the water you can carry.
I’m good. Between trail mix, M&Ms, popcorn, peanut bar; I got all the snacks I’ll need plus some. I just fear the freeze dried ice cream might not fill the craving for the real thing.
But don’t worry I went to college with a lot of Catholic students, who knew exactly how to time the pizza delivery to arrive at 0001 right as lent ended, so I know how to time it.
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 02:50:24 AM
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 03:26:56 AM
Unable to Bug-out, we opted to Bug-in.
Seemed like a good excuse to break out the ol' Svea and get a brew on. You know the old saying: "When the going gets tough, the tough get the kettle going." My mantra.
(https://i.imgur.com/40gknBw.jpg)
I really like this stove, but I confess that it does scare me a bit. When it is up and running, it roars like a jet engine and puts out a tremendous amount of heat as it burns white gas. But to get it going, you essentially douse the thing in fuel and set it on fire. Assuming the flames die down and that it doesn't blow up, you can open the control valve and the escaping pressurized gas is ignited by the last of the priming flames. The timing can be a bit tricky.
The stove itself becomes really hot...this is necessary to pressurize and vaporized the fuel. I always hope the engineers got the science behind this right and that it can't hold enough fuel to heat itself to the point of exploding. So far the engineers seemed to know what they were doing, but everything has a failure rate......
Aside from having to be wildly cautious about not setting one's self or a National Forrest on fire, and once you can get your anxieties under control, the Svea has some real advantages. It is rugged and fairly simple. Because it uses White Gas (I think it's called "Shellite" down under.) it is weight efficient, meaning you get quite a few BTU's per mL. That weight efficiency is a good thing, because the stove itself is made from brass and is sort of heavy. But White Gas burns and burns hot. This makes the Svea an excellent option for Winter use when canister stoves or even alcohol stoves may struggle a bit. And Winter snow reduces the chances you'll set the forrest on fire. Which is nice.
The Svea can be set to simmer up to flamethrower. The jet is controlled with a fine needle that provides good control. Although even the lowest simmer seems fairly hot. Still, the illusion of control is fabulous.
The thing I like about this stove is that it has character. And it is quirky which makes it fun to fiddle with. It takes some skill to get it going without burning yourself up or the camp down, but that skill is rewarded with superb heat and a friendly roar of confidence. I love my canister stoves: the MSR Pocket Rocket is a legend for good reason and the Jet Boil is better than anything at cranking out the hot water. But for versatility, reliability, and fun, the Svea is tough to beat. It's probably my favorite stove and the last one I'll give up.
Post by: Sos24 on June 04, 2021, 05:01:44 AM
We had a power outage here this evening. A lightning storm...very little rain to go with it...apparently knocked out our local power. Naturally I panicked a ran for the Bug-out Bags. Mrs Nix has her Bug-out Bag fairly well sorted out, but mine is in a state.....a state of transition.
Unable to Bug-out, we opted to Bug-in.
Seemed like a good excuse to break out the ol' Svea and get a brew on. You know the old saying: "When the going gets tough, the tough get the kettle going." My mantra.
(https://i.imgur.com/40gknBw.jpg)
I really like this stove, but I confess that it does scare me a bit. When it is up and running, it roars like a jet engine and puts out a tremendous amount of heat as it burns white gas. But to get it going, you essentially douse the thing in fuel and set it on fire. Assuming the flames die down and that it doesn't blow up, you can open the control valve and the escaping pressurized gas is ignited by the last of the priming flames. The timing can be a bit tricky.
The stove itself becomes really hot...this is necessary to pressurize and vaporized the fuel. I always hope the engineers got the science behind this right and that it can't hold enough fuel to heat itself to the point of exploding. So far the engineers seemed to know what they were doing, but everything has a failure rate......
Aside from having to be wildly cautious about not setting one's self or a National Forrest on fire, and once you can get your anxieties under control, the Svea has some real advantages. It is rugged and fairly simple. Because it uses White Gas (I think it's called "Shellite" down under.) it is weight efficient, meaning you get quite a few BTU's per mL. That weight efficiency is a good thing, because the stove itself is made from brass and is sort of heavy. But White Gas burns and burns hot. This makes the Svea an excellent option for Winter use when canister stoves or even alcohol stoves may struggle a bit. And Winter snow reduces the chances you'll set the forrest on fire. Which is nice.
The Svea can be set to simmer up to flamethrower. The jet is controlled with a fine needle that provides good control. Although even the lowest simmer seems fairly hot. Still, the illusion of control is fabulous.
The thing I like about this stove is that it has character. And it is quirky which makes it fun to fiddle with. It takes some skill to get it going without burning yourself up or the camp down, but that skill is rewarded with superb heat and a friendly roar of confidence. I love my canister stoves: the MSR Pocket Rocket is a legend for good reason and the Jet Boil is better than anything at cranking out the hot water. But for versatility, reliability, and fun, the Svea is tough to beat. It's probably my favorite stove and the last one I'll give up.
I think after that beautiful and detailed explanation, I will gladly stick to my Coleman Peak1 for a white gas stove. All you have to do for priming that is a little pumping with your thumb and maybe some paste if it is really cold out.
Your explanation also makes alcohol stoves sound a lot less dangerous than some people make them out to be.
Either way, I now have no desire to get a Svea stove.
Post by: Sos24 on June 04, 2021, 05:04:39 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/2cb67c07dee52d6b543cd57e54e08b59.jpg)
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 05:12:32 AM
Either way, I now have no desire to get a Svea stove.
:rofl:
The Coleman Peak 1 rocks!
( Heavy as a rock, but it rocks! )
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 05:13:35 AM
I thought I’d share another for those who like freeze dried meals, but may not want to deal with a stove.
:rofl:
Post by: Sos24 on June 04, 2021, 10:43:47 AM
:rofl:Exactly. I’ve had this one since 1990. It had gotten stored and forgotten at my parents for several years and with fuel in it. It started right up on first try. It needed to run a little to smooth out the flame, but good after.
The Coleman Peak 1 rocks!
( Heavy as a rock, but it rocks! )
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 04, 2021, 11:54:36 AM
Are we limited to our MRE cutlery-wise? I only have my cheddar block that needs cutting, and the plastic knife I have may be enough, but if not, do I just use my teeth? Or am I allowed to use my ST300, whose challenge I am in the middle of?
Post by: Adam5 on June 04, 2021, 12:27:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3syS2Ue.jpg)
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 03:04:14 PM
Exactly. I’ve had this one since 1990. It had gotten stored and forgotten at my parents for several years and with fuel in it. It started right up on first try. It needed to run a little to smooth out the flame, but good after.
I think mine is from 1987 or 1988. And I have the same story: sat on a shelf with some fuel for a few years while I played with other stoves. When I decided to fire it up again.....it lit right away. I was fairly amazed. Sturdy beasties. Mine serves in a car-camping role. :tu:
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 03:16:45 PM
So, tomorrow we feast. But how? :think:
Are we limited to our MRE cutlery-wise? I only have my cheddar block that needs cutting, and the plastic knife I have may be enough, but if not, do I just use my teeth? Or am I allowed to use my ST300, whose challenge I am in the middle of?
This challenge presumes that you will have a multitool of some kind with you. ( This is MTo after-awl. )
MRE's from many nation include some sort of eating utensil. The US "Brown spoon" is a favorite of mine. The UK eating utensil is particularly fearsome. For that reason, I included a utensil in my GSMRE. But some nations expect that you'll have a mess kit with you. If your GSMRE represents a thoughtless nation and does not include a utensil, by awl-means provide your own personal eating tools.
Most MRE's are designed to be opened and eaten without additional tools. However, there are exceptions. Even with US MRE's, which are designed to be peeled open, a knife is sometimes handy. Obviously, canned goods might require a can opener. The old C-Rats made the P-38 a treasured item. So, use you 'mess kit' and multitools!
( And, since this is MTo, some action shots of your multitool(s) used during the course of Chow Day would be greatly appreciated! :tu: )
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 04, 2021, 04:10:16 PM
Post by: Alan K. on June 04, 2021, 04:30:53 PM
Never mind. Just re-read the rules and it clearly states Chow Day is June 5th.
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 04, 2021, 04:42:13 PM
I’m good. Between trail mix, M&Ms, popcorn, peanut bar; I got all the snacks I’ll need plus some. I just fear the freeze dried ice cream might not fill the craving for the real thing.
But don’t worry I went to college with a lot of Catholic students, who knew exactly how to time the pizza delivery to arrive at 0001 right as lent ended, so I know how to time it.
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 04:57:03 PM
Shouldn't chow day be Monday? Stored for a week from 31 May is 7 June, not 6 June. :whistle:
Never mind. Just re-read the rules and it clearly states Chow Day is June 5th.
You are correct, Sir!
( We went with Storage on a Sunday to allow people to use a weekend to build the GSMRE and the following Saturday as Chow Day so ( most ) people would have a weekend day to 'enjoy' their GSMRE and post snaps and comments on Saturday & Sunday. So our GSMREs will only have been stored for a 'short week'. ;) )
Post by: McStitchy on June 04, 2021, 05:57:48 PM
After Nix’s articulate description of his evening stove experience, I thought I’d share another for those who like freeze dried meals, but may not want to deal with a stove.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/2cb67c07dee52d6b543cd57e54e08b59.jpg)
:rofl: ...does it work? :pok:
Post by: McStitchy on June 04, 2021, 06:03:00 PM
...
Still, the illusion of control is fabulous.
...
:ahhh
Post by: McStitchy on June 04, 2021, 06:07:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Grqt4Md.jpg)
...they've improved the stopper as it seems, it has a whistle now and can be left on while heating...
(https://i.imgur.com/cliAa59.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V3WO7e8.jpg)
I'll try it out tomorrow :salute:
Post by: eamo on June 04, 2021, 06:08:55 PM
From these chaps here...
https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-kelly-kettle-trekker-kettle-0-6l-stainless-50004.htm (https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-kelly-kettle-trekker-kettle-0-6l-stainless-50004.htm)
I was just about to ask and you posted
I've had to change my stove options won't be able to use my Kelly kettle as I'm working :(
So stove options are my brukit or a gas stove belonging to my partner which is attached to her VW camper.
Post by: McStitchy on June 04, 2021, 06:13:03 PM
Post by: eamo on June 04, 2021, 06:20:07 PM
VW Camper? Nice! :tu:It is. its old needs a lot of work but its hers :)
Post by: comis on June 04, 2021, 06:32:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/PzDVwhx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gYJJi14.jpg)
I'd been semi-starving myself for the past few days, and just can't wait no more to get the business going...I purposely build this GSMRE all the way up to 3700kcal, so it is way more than enough food I could ever eat on any day, especially if I am not doing tons of workout in really cold weather.
Chow Day! Get my game face on, and just consumed a garlic chili sausage and a shrimp cracker. :popcorn:
Post by: McStitchy on June 04, 2021, 06:37:26 PM
Post by: comis on June 04, 2021, 06:39:01 PM
We had a power outage here this evening. A lightning storm...very little rain to go with it...apparently knocked out our local power. Naturally I panicked a ran for the Bug-out Bags. Mrs Nix has her Bug-out Bag fairly well sorted out, but mine is in a state.....a state of transition.If I ever go back to Scouting, I would only get this stove as a prank gift for my Scout master. Oh, that's gonna be fun to watch, but not so fun to operate. :D
Unable to Bug-out, we opted to Bug-in.
Seemed like a good excuse to break out the ol' Svea and get a brew on. You know the old saying: "When the going gets tough, the tough get the kettle going." My mantra.
(https://i.imgur.com/40gknBw.jpg)
I really like this stove, but I confess that it does scare me a bit. When it is up and running, it roars like a jet engine and puts out a tremendous amount of heat as it burns white gas. But to get it going, you essentially douse the thing in fuel and set it on fire. Assuming the flames die down and that it doesn't blow up, you can open the control valve and the escaping pressurized gas is ignited by the last of the priming flames. The timing can be a bit tricky.
The stove itself becomes really hot...this is necessary to pressurize and vaporized the fuel. I always hope the engineers got the science behind this right and that it can't hold enough fuel to heat itself to the point of exploding. So far the engineers seemed to know what they were doing, but everything has a failure rate......
Aside from having to be wildly cautious about not setting one's self or a National Forrest on fire, and once you can get your anxieties under control, the Svea has some real advantages. It is rugged and fairly simple. Because it uses White Gas (I think it's called "Shellite" down under.) it is weight efficient, meaning you get quite a few BTU's per mL. That weight efficiency is a good thing, because the stove itself is made from brass and is sort of heavy. But White Gas burns and burns hot. This makes the Svea an excellent option for Winter use when canister stoves or even alcohol stoves may struggle a bit. And Winter snow reduces the chances you'll set the forrest on fire. Which is nice.
The Svea can be set to simmer up to flamethrower. The jet is controlled with a fine needle that provides good control. Although even the lowest simmer seems fairly hot. Still, the illusion of control is fabulous.
The thing I like about this stove is that it has character. And it is quirky which makes it fun to fiddle with. It takes some skill to get it going without burning yourself up or the camp down, but that skill is rewarded with superb heat and a friendly roar of confidence. I love my canister stoves: the MSR Pocket Rocket is a legend for good reason and the Jet Boil is better than anything at cranking out the hot water. But for versatility, reliability, and fun, the Svea is tough to beat. It's probably my favorite stove and the last one I'll give up.
After Nix’s articulate description of his evening stove experience, I thought I’d share another for those who like freeze dried meals, but may not want to deal with a stove.I always have a great respect for those thru hikers whom can do cold soaking with their freeze dried food(or those who count how many pieces of toilet paper they carry and use each day, like Andrew Skurka), but after the "Crotch pot" comic, I swear I will not be touching no one's cold soaking food even with a ten foot pole. :D
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/2cb67c07dee52d6b543cd57e54e08b59.jpg)
Post by: comis on June 04, 2021, 06:40:10 PM
Cracking start Comis :DLiterally! :cheers:
Post by: Adam5 on June 04, 2021, 06:58:45 PM
Chow Day 00:25
(https://i.imgur.com/PzDVwhx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gYJJi14.jpg)
I'd been semi-starving myself for the past few days, and just can't wait no more to get the business going...I purposely build this GSMRE all the way up to 3700kcal, so it is way more than enough food I could ever eat on any day, especially if I am not doing tons of workout in really cold weather.
Chow Day! Get my game face on, and just consumed a garlic chili sausage and a shrimp cracker. :popcorn:
Tasty start to the challenge!
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 08:46:38 PM
...they've improved the stopper as it seems, it has a whistle now and can be left on while heating...
I saw that and ordered a replacement whistle for my KK! Hope it works, but not so well as to wake the rest of the campers at the campground! :rofl:
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 08:51:51 PM
Chow Day! Get my game face on, and just consumed a garlic chili sausage and a shrimp cracker. :popcorn:
:woohoo:
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 08:54:01 PM
If I ever go back to Scouting, I would only get this stove as a prank gift for my Scout master. Oh, that's gonna be fun to watch, but not so fun to operate. :D
I may have given the wrong impression: the Svea is fun to operate. Probably like bungee jumping or cliff diving.
Weeeeeeeeeeee.........!
(https://www.discover-eleuthera-bahamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cliffjumping2.jpg)
Post by: Borg on June 04, 2021, 08:55:07 PM
:mail:
(https://i.imgur.com/Grqt4Md.jpg)
...they've improved the stopper as it seems, it has a whistle now and can be left on while heating...
(https://i.imgur.com/cliAa59.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V3WO7e8.jpg)
I'll try it out tomorrow :salute:
:like: nice one
After Nix’s articulate description of his evening stove experience, I thought I’d share another for those who like freeze dried meals, but may not want to deal with a stove.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/2cb67c07dee52d6b543cd57e54e08b59.jpg)
:rofl:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 04, 2021, 08:57:02 PM
The mess kit is much better.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/e588f6f900af076b37e241e9fb915ae6.jpg)
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Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 09:01:42 PM
Brazilian MRE comes with simple white plastic knife, fork and spoon.
The mess kit is much better.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/e588f6f900af076b37e241e9fb915ae6.jpg)
:like:
Post by: magentus on June 04, 2021, 09:15:36 PM
Post by: Borg on June 04, 2021, 09:20:02 PM
Chow Day 00:25
(https://i.imgur.com/PzDVwhx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gYJJi14.jpg)
I'd been semi-starving myself for the past few days, and just can't wait no more to get the business going...I purposely build this GSMRE all the way up to 3700kcal, so it is way more than enough food I could ever eat on any day, especially if I am not doing tons of workout in really cold weather.
Chow Day! Get my game face on, and just consumed a garlic chili sausage and a shrimp cracker. :popcorn:
Good job :tu:
I was just going to use this old East German army set but remembered all i really have is noodles so will use a spork instead, i could use chopsticks but it would take me hours to eat dinner with those so spork it is, the tuna comes with a plastic fork which will save on the washing up :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225181238_894bb57cb3_z.jpg)
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 04, 2021, 09:34:44 PM
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 04, 2021, 10:15:55 PM
Usefull when you have to travel a lot...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/9a5fcbff2b3c5cb385c5546d9c6f6a15.jpg)
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Post by: McStitchy on June 04, 2021, 10:48:45 PM
I saw that and ordered a replacement whistle for my KK! Hope it works, but not so well as to wake the rest of the campers at the campground! :rofl:
:rofl:
Post by: McStitchy on June 04, 2021, 10:58:30 PM
:like: nice one
Thanks to your posts and pics about it :pok: I hope it works :think:
Post by: McStitchy on June 04, 2021, 11:00:08 PM
Brazilian MRE comes with simple white plastic knife, fork and spoon.
The mess kit is much better.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/e588f6f900af076b37e241e9fb915ae6.jpg)
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:like:
Post by: Sos24 on June 04, 2021, 11:14:05 PM
:rofl: ...does it work? :pok:I have no clue and will let someone else find out.
I am going to try an alternate way of rehydrating and heating my freeze dried dinner, but have to wait until chow day for that.
If I ever go back to Scouting, I would only get this stove as a prank gift for my Scout master. Oh, that's gonna be fun to watch, but not so fun to operate. :D:rofl: i wouldn’t even want to touch my own, let alone someone else’s food.
I always have a great respect for those thru hikers whom can do cold soaking with their freeze dried food(or those who count how many pieces of toilet paper they carry and use each day, like Andrew Skurka), but after the "Crotch pot" comic, I swear I will not be touching no one's cold soaking food even with a ten foot pole. :D
Post by: Sos24 on June 04, 2021, 11:14:27 PM
:mail:Congrats
(https://i.imgur.com/Grqt4Md.jpg)
...they've improved the stopper as it seems, it has a whistle now and can be left on while heating...
(https://i.imgur.com/cliAa59.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V3WO7e8.jpg)
I'll try it out tomorrow :salute:
Post by: McStitchy on June 04, 2021, 11:16:04 PM
I have no clue and will let someone else find out.
I am going to try an alternate way of rehydrating and heating my freeze dried dinner, but have to wait until chow day for that.
:popcorn:
Congrats
:hatsoff:
Post by: Nix on June 04, 2021, 11:25:20 PM
Post by: comis on June 05, 2021, 02:15:16 AM
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I usually don't wake up that early on a Saturday, but luckily I need to be up for an errand this morning so more time to eat more food!
Instant noodle really is a very common routine to be honest, but this particular one is definitely more calories packing than others. It contains a small slab of butter(!) to give it a more intense favor, too bad I down that too quickly but it really is kinda yummy... :D
The UCC coffee package is kinda convinient, it self contains the coffee/sugar/creamer/cups and even the stirring sticks! But unlike the good gourmet stuff they usually sell, this does remind me of those really cheap gas station coffee which the sole purpose of existence is just to wake you up. :whistle:
I also cracked open a big packet of Pocari Sweat and mix it with a liter of cold water. This sport drink is really best if served cold, but bearable in hot weather if you are thirsty enough. It has an intense sweet flavor with a mild tangy and bitter taste like a grape fruit juice. So I gonna sip on these thru out the day, and make it my water replacement.
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 05, 2021, 02:18:06 AM
0830 - Breakfast
Coffee
Peanut butter cups
Cocoa covered almonds
Protein bar
(https://i.imgur.com/paM6pBF.jpg)
Breakfast was ok for the most part.
I like the cookie dough flavour protein bar. This is a semi-sweet, dense bar, with quite a few chocolate chips. The (sugarless) chocolate chips is just sweet enough. It's the best flavour out of the five that have 4g of carbs. There are five more flavours that have 5g of carbs per bar, so I did not get any of those. To be honest, I won't get any more bars period. Why get those for 4g of carbs per bar, or 5g for some bars, when you can get peanut butter cups for the same calories and just 1g of carbs?
Speaking of, the peanut butter cups were fantastic. I am amazed at how good they taste, plus they are only 1g of carbs for two. Win-win. No wonder they were sold out in half a dozen shops I checked. And I added four shops to the "out of stock" list. :D
I really do not like how almonds taste. Cover them with whatever you want, I still do not like them. I only got them because they were 30g total, and good enough for keto, and to add some variety to my MRE. The cocoa coating helped so these were not terrible.
Coffee was ok considering I could not have sugar. I could have searched for a keto alternative but I am not a coffee drinker so I did not bother. I should have, because it was rather weak and bitter.
I was so proud that my cutlery set had a coffee stirrer. But there is nothing in the coffee to stir in the first place. :facepalm:
(https://i.imgur.com/onJcu9n.jpg)
Post by: comis on June 05, 2021, 02:25:46 AM
Exactly the stuff my Scout master would like to hear over a Christmas gift. >:D
I may have given the wrong impression: the Svea is fun to operate. Probably like bungee jumping or cliff diving.
Weeeeeeeeeeee.........!
(https://www.discover-eleuthera-bahamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cliffjumping2.jpg)
Brazilian MRE comes with simple white plastic knife, fork and spoon.That's one handsome looking set! :tu:
The mess kit is much better.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/e588f6f900af076b37e241e9fb915ae6.jpg)
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Nice start comis
Good job :tu::cheers:
I was just going to use this old East German army set but remembered all i really have is noodles so will use a spork instead, i could use chopsticks but it would take me hours to eat dinner with those so spork it is, the tuna comes with a plastic fork which will save on the washing up :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225181238_894bb57cb3_z.jpg)
I am curious to see the Army version spork, I read somewhere that it is rather important to have a big o' spoon with you at all times in Army, so you could dip in first and hard whenever you see chow! :D
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 02:26:40 AM
Complete GSMRE Contents and info (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87273.msg2246470.html#msg2246470)
0830 - Breakfast
Coffee
Peanut butter cups
Cocoa covered almonds
Protein bar
(https://i.imgur.com/paM6pBF.jpg)
Breakfast was ok for the most part.
I like the cookie dough flavour protein bar. This is a semi-sweet, dense bar, with quite a few chocolate chips. The (sugarless) chocolate chips is just sweet enough. It's the best flavour out of the five that have 4g of carbs. There are five more flavours that have 5g of carbs per bar, so I did not get any of those. To be honest, I won't get any more bars period. Why get those for 4g of carbs per bar, or 5g for some bars, when you can get peanut butter cups for the same calories and just 1g of carbs?
Speaking of, the peanut butter cups were fantastic. I am amazed at how good they taste, plus they are only 1g of carbs for two. Win-win. No wonder they were sold out in half a dozen shops I checked. And I added four shops to the "out of stock" list. :D
I really do not like how almonds taste. Cover them with whatever you want, I still do not like them. I only got them because they were 30g total, and good enough for keto, and to add some variety to my MRE. The cocoa coating helped so these were not terrible.
Coffee was ok considering I could not have sugar. I could have searched for a keto alternative but I am not a coffee drinker so I did not bother. I should have, because it was rather weak and bitter.
I was so proud that my cutlery set had a coffee stirrer. But there is nothing in the coffee to stir in the first place. :facepalm:
(https://i.imgur.com/onJcu9n.jpg)
Interesting breakfast. Glad you found some keto items that were tasty.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 02:29:48 AM
Chow day 08:05It sounds like the food is good, but the beverages leave a lot to be desired.
(https://i.imgur.com/EXX9sAU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dx90R05.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rdQDLRW.jpg)
I usually don't wake up that early on a Saturday, but luckily I need to be up for an errand this morning so more time to eat more food!
Instant noodle really is a very common routine to be honest, but this particular one is definitely more calories packing than others. It contains a small slab of butter(!) to give it a more intense favor, too bad I down that too quickly but it really is kinda yummy... :D
The UCC coffee package is kinda convinient, it self contains the coffee/sugar/creamer/cups and even the stirring sticks! But unlike the good gourmet stuff they usually sell, this does remind me of those really cheap gas station coffee which the sole purpose of existence is just to wake you up. :whistle:
I also cracked open a big packet of Pocari Sweat and mix it with a liter of cold water. This sport drink is really best if served cold, but bearable in hot weather if you are thirsty enough. It has an intense sweet flavor with a mild tangy and bitter taste like a grape fruit juice. So I gonna sip on these thru out the day, and make it my water replacement.
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 02:40:06 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225436606_ba423089d7_z.jpg)
Still got couple of :cheers:, feeling a bit peckish ::)
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 02:42:26 AM
Chow day, 03:38That looks tasty.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225436606_ba423089d7_z.jpg)
Still got couple of :cheers:, feeling a bit peckish ::)
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 02:55:30 AM
That looks tasty.
They are, a bit of heat, not too much, nice meaty taste :pok:
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 03:19:06 AM
I like almonds so I'm betting those would have worked well for me, RP. Mrs Nix liked the sounds of peanut butter cups for breakfast......
I'd devour that Red Chili Salami--that's my kinda snack! :tu:
Sorry about the coffee, comis......at least your GSMRE contained some tasty noodles. ( Not a typical breakfast here....and I'm wondering why not.....? )
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 03:20:25 AM
I read somewhere that it is rather important to have a big o' spoon with you at all times in Army, so you could dip in first and hard whenever you see chow! :D
Sounds like something I might have said: I awl-ways had a trusty Spork close at hand!
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 03:38:36 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226268989_15b82b34a1_z.jpg)
It's not really a spork, it's called "spoon-fork mystery" in finnish, or just luha, short for "lusikka-haarukka" :D
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 05, 2021, 03:54:07 AM
Biltong
Breakfast was not that big, and consisted only of sweets, so I felt a little hungry and in the mood for something savoury. The biltong is ok. A good amount of it for a quick pick-me-up, not salty, not spicy. Kind of a sweet aftertaste. A little dry, but that's the point I guess. It tastes like proper meat, and it has a shelf life of a year, so it's definitely a good option for MREs and emergency food. And it is packaged nicely, in a flat envelope that is somewhat thick and able to survive a bumpy ride in a bag with other stuff.
(https://i.imgur.com/9qVIKIY.jpg)
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 04:11:13 AM
I forgot, my chosen utensil for the Chow Day is the "Spork" issued to my granddad in the Continuation War in 1942..
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226268989_15b82b34a1_z.jpg)
It's not really a spork, it's called "spoon-fork mystery" in finnish, or just luha, short for "lusikka-haarukka" :D
:like: That is awesome! Thanks for sharing that with us in this challenge! :salute:
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 04:13:12 AM
1145 - Snack
Biltong
Breakfast was not that big, and consisted only of sweets, so I felt a little hungry and in the mood for something savoury. The biltong is ok. A good amount of it for a quick pick-me-up, not salty, not spicy. Kind of a sweet aftertaste. A little dry, but that's the point I guess. It tastes like proper meat, and it has a shelf life of a year, so it's definitely a good option for MREs and emergency food. And it is packaged nicely, in a flat envelope that is somewhat thick and able to survive a bumpy ride in a bag with other stuff.
(https://i.imgur.com/9qVIKIY.jpg)
Proper MRE food there. :tu:
In US MRE's it gets called "Kippered Beef Snack"...or something like that. Might be "Beef, Kippered."
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 04:37:54 AM
I'd devour that Red Chili Salami--that's my kinda snack! :tu:
Mine too. I had looked at our local supermarket for something similar, but all were too big for one person and said “refrigerate after opening”.
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 05:24:25 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 05, 2021, 07:07:34 AM
Chicken can
Cheddar
Chocolate
Tea
Everything was tasty.
The chicken is nice. Maybe a bit bland, but nothing a little pepper cannot fix. A little mushy, but soft. It could be heated, but I do not mind it cold.
The cheddar block was much better than I expected for shelf stable cheese. It was nice and soft, almost like a more solid cream cheese. I would have preferred a smaller block, maybe 100-120g, but this was fine. I left some for later. I wish I had thought of including a little sheet of tin foil, to better pack the leftover cheese. But it has a box so it'll do for a few more hours.
The chocolate is excellent. Dark chocolate is a bit bitter, and this one is too, and while noticeable, it is still the familiar taste we all love. Plus a hint of mint which goes well with chocolate I think. And only 2.1 grams of carbs per unit.
Tea was fine. I would not mind a little sugar or honey in it, but that'll have to wait.
The ST300 was on stand-by duty, in case it had to assist with the cheese or cans, but the plastic knife and ring-pull did not fail.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZtlN60n.jpg)
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 07:14:04 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226528234_8607d68b5b_z.jpg)
Oat-apple-cinnamon porridge, canned mackerel and oat-cheese biscuit
Coffee out of Nescafe Dolce Gusto machine not included in the pic...
:salute:
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 05, 2021, 08:41:43 AM
Salami
More cheddar
The salami stick was a bit salty and spicy. Dry, but greasy at the same time. I really do not mind it, but it is not that good of an option to be honest. For 15 grams, it has too many calories, too many carbs, and is expensive. At least it lasts a few months on the shelf and tastes fine.
The cheddar went nicely with the salami. If only I had some pickles and a few olives.
(https://i.imgur.com/8JzIvY6.jpg)
Post by: comis on June 05, 2021, 09:22:21 AM
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Got back from my errands kinda late, so I was actually hungry and can't hardly wait to crack open the food bag.
Lunch is another larger pack of instant noodle, with a can of beet root, another spicy garlic sausage and a pack of Mocha cigarette.
The sausage usually wrapped tightly inside a vacuum seal, and one cool trick to open it with a scissors or knife, is to keep twisting it into two halves--eventually the built up air pressure will help burst it open somewhere in the middle.
The noodle was sesame pepper flavor, and it was rather decent. The can of beet root has a very mild acidity that goes surprisingly well with the noodle.
The green box of cigarette was supposed to be the highlight of the lunch. I kept thinking it was a mocha flavored chocolate 'cigarette', turned out I was flat wrong about it when I took my first bite into it. It was actually mocha hard candy(to be honest, it didn't mention any 'chocolate' on the box), so after sipping it for a minute or two, I just lost interest and quitted "smoking" it.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 09:23:28 AM
Time for a late night (early morning snack)
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Ate about half the ice cream sandwich and munch on a little of the trail mix, but plenty left for later. The Bulleit Bourbon will provide the nice night cap.
The Astronaut ice cream sandwich tastes better than the Mountain House. Neither gives the truly delicious taste of ice cream but good tasting and better than no ice cream.
Post by: comis on June 05, 2021, 09:27:58 AM
It sounds like the food is good, but the beverages leave a lot to be desired.The coffee was bearable, but the Pocari Sweat(the sportdrink) was okay especially if you could keep it chilled. :D
They are, a bit of heat, not too much, nice meaty taste :pok::drool:
1430 - LunchRP, that chocolate looks legit! Very nice!
Chicken can
Cheddar
Chocolate
Tea
Everything was tasty.
The chicken is nice. Maybe a bit bland, but nothing a little pepper cannot fix. A little mushy, but soft. It could be heated, but I do not mind it cold.
The cheddar block was much better than I expected for shelf stable cheese. It was nice and soft, almost like a more solid cream cheese. I would have preferred a smaller block, maybe 100-120g, but this was fine. I left some for later. I wish I had thought of including a little sheet of tin foil, to better pack the leftover cheese. But it has a box so it'll do for a few more hours.
The chocolate is excellent. Dark chocolate is a bit bitter, and this one is too, and while noticeable, it is still the familiar taste we all love. Plus a hint of mint which goes well with chocolate I think. And only 2.1 grams of carbs per unit.
Tea was fine. I would not mind a little sugar or honey in it, but that'll have to wait.
The ST300 was on stand-by duty, in case it had to assist with the cheese or cans, but the plastic knife and ring-pull did not fail.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZtlN60n.jpg)
Post by: comis on June 05, 2021, 09:29:30 AM
Chow Day 0240Did you have to melt the ice cream in mouth to make it taste like 'real' ice cream? I have the Napoleon from Mountain House, and that's what I always do.
Time for a late night (early morning snack)
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Ate about half the ice cream sandwich and munch on a little of the trail mix, but plenty left for later. The Bulleit Bourbon will provide the nice night cap.
Post by: Alan K. on June 05, 2021, 09:42:18 AM
Chow Day 0240I tried the Bulleit Bourbon at a tasting a couple of years ago and I didn't care for it. I thought it was a little too peppery and had more back of the throat burn than I care for.
Time for a late night (early morning snack)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210605/322fbb5b193b3effa770ccd8cf6ec145.jpg)
Ate about half the ice cream sandwich and munch on a little of the trail mix, but plenty left for later. The Bulleit Bourbon will provide the nice night cap.
The Astronaut ice cream sandwich tastes better than the Mountain House. Neither gives the truly delicious taste of ice cream but good tasting and better than no ice cream.
Post by: Alan K. on June 05, 2021, 09:52:55 AM
I cracked open the 1 gallon Ziploc bag for the first snack of the day, a chocolate Glucerna snack shake before bed. 140 calories, 7g protein, 3 g fiber. Having one before bed is good for maintaining one's blood sugar so it won't be too high or too low in the morning. It was pretty good, but they are much better when they are served cold.
Post by: Borg on June 05, 2021, 10:09:21 AM
Thanks to your posts and pics about it :pok: I hope it works :think:
It'l work :tu: At first it might seem cumbersome but when you see what it can do and how versatile it is you will be glad of it, my small pack is i think 9 litres and it fits there no problem with the rest of my stuff, doesn't rattle either which is a plus, just remember all our lives we spent time shielding stoves from the wind, this is the opposite, point the vents to the wind and you will be drinking your tea in a couple of minutes :tu:
Breakfast
Coffee with fruit biscuit thing which was actually ok and a couple of nut things that are a bit boring but i have a feeling i will be glad of them later, Pikkupuukko from Wood Jewel was the knife of choice, i love this little knife but i might have gnaw on the bone handle parts later if my food runs out :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226708609_56c56aa2c6_z.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 10:20:18 AM
It'l work :tu: At first it might seem cumbersome but when you see what it can do and how versatile it is you will be glad of it, my small pack is i think 9 litres and it fits there no problem with the rest of my stuff, doesn't rattle either which is a plus, just remember all our lives we spent time shielding stoves from the wind, this is the opposite, point the vents to the wind and you will be drinking your tea in a couple of minutes :tu:
:salute:
Chow day - Breakfast
Good morning yall... sorry, not much time, just quickly posting this...
It wasn't bad at all :tu:
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Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 10:23:59 AM
It'l work :tu: At first it might seem cumbersome but when you see what it can do and how versatile it is you will be glad of it, my small pack is i think 9 litres and it fits there no problem with the rest of my stuff, doesn't rattle either which is a plus, just remember all our lives we spent time shielding stoves from the wind, this is the opposite, point the vents to the wind and you will be drinking your tea in a couple of minutes :tu:
Breakfast
Coffee with fruit biscuit thing which was actually ok and a couple of nut things that are a bit boring but i have a feeling i will be glad of them later, Pikkupuukko from Wood Jewel was the knife of choice, i love this little knife but i might have gnaw on the bone handle parts later if my food runs out :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226708609_56c56aa2c6_z.jpg)
Beautiful little puukko you got there, Borg! :tu:
Snacks look great too :pok:
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 10:25:29 AM
:salute:Chow day - Breakfast
Good morning yall... sorry, not much time, just quickly posting this...
It wasn't bad at all :tu:
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We had those Weetabix in a bottle thingies here too for some time couple years ago, but then they just vanished... I kinda liked 'em :-\
Looking good, bro! :tu:
Post by: magentus on June 05, 2021, 10:27:41 AM
Unable to handle a big meal until 10.30/111.00 am I went with a couple of nut bars with chocolate - Decadent as Steve1989 would say.
Tea with creamer is, to be honest, a chore. Probably tastes like heaven when you're up to your knees in mud, dodging bombs and mortar fire, but sat in the relative comfort of the U Boat, it just tastes wrong.
The National drink should contain real, full fat milk, so that's what I'm looking forward to getting back to on the morrow.
Also, if the crew knew I had special food on board, they would have my head. If you don't hear back from me at any time in the next 24 hours, consider me headless.
Post by: magentus on June 05, 2021, 10:28:49 AM
Post by: Borg on June 05, 2021, 10:33:05 AM
Chow Day 1334
The green box of cigarette was supposed to be the highlight of the lunch. I kept thinking it was a mocha flavored chocolate 'cigarette', turned out I was flat wrong about it when I took my first bite into it. It was actually mocha hard candy(to be honest, it didn't mention any 'chocolate' on the box), so after sipping it for a minute or two, I just lost interest and quitted "smoking" it.
I remember similar things when i was a kid but these were cig shaped with a little red end on them to simulate the burning cig and came in a packet like the real ones, i think they banned them as they claimed it encouraged children to start smoking :tu:
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 10:34:54 AM
Weetabix in a bottle sounds intriguing! Good?
They were pretty nice, but I can't find 'em anymore in my small town supermarkets :dunno:
Post by: magentus on June 05, 2021, 10:38:02 AM
They were pretty nice, but I can't find 'em anymore in my small town supermarkets :dunno:Damn! Are they like fortified milk drinks then?
Post by: eamo on June 05, 2021, 10:42:34 AM
At about 0100 was hungry as only just finished work so had a protein bar - they're nice but dry and woke up thirsty.
Breakfast was oats and honey and I didn't like it 20g of honey was too much found it very sweet and rich. Not a fan of porridge anyway but hunger makes great sauce and I scoffed it all washed down with water and aeropress coffee and an oaty flapjack
Post by: comis on June 05, 2021, 11:10:25 AM
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I felt like I just had lunch 5 minutes ago, and now we are already at snack time. The amount of food I packed in my GSMRE was insane, especially I haven't been working out(for the longest time, lazy, I know). However, it won't be much of a challenge if it is easy...so onwards with the crazy all-you-can-eat mission.
Afternoon coffee with snacks, the shrimp cracker and maltesers, love these two as snacks...I probably could munch on them all day everyday.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 11:21:42 AM
Did you have to melt the ice cream in mouth to make it taste like 'real' ice cream? I have the Napoleon from Mountain House, and that's what I always do.
The “melt” in the mouth is the best way to get the ice cream flavor on both.
Chow Day 1652Snacks you love are always nice.
(https://i.imgur.com/MaLSiz6.jpg)
I felt like I just had lunch 5 minutes ago, and now we are already at snack time. The amount of food I packed in my GSMRE was insane, especially I haven't been working out(for the longest time, lazy, I know). However, it won't be much of a challenge if it is easy...so onwards with the crazy all-you-can-eat mission.
Afternoon coffee with snacks, the shrimp cracker and maltesers, love these two as snacks...I probably could munch on them all day everyday.
Post by: Adam5 on June 05, 2021, 11:22:31 AM
Great start so far everyone! :cheers:
Unable to handle a big meal until 10.30/111.00 am I went with a couple of nut bars with chocolate - Decadent as Steve1989 would say.
Tea with creamer is, to be honest, a chore. Probably tastes like heaven when you're up to your knees in mud, dodging bombs and mortar fire, but sat in the relative comfort of the U Boat, it just tastes wrong.
The National drink should contain real, full fat milk, so that's what I'm looking forward to getting back to on the morrow.
Also, if the crew knew I had special food on board, they would have my head. If you don't hear back from me at any time in the next 24 hours, consider me headless.
Be very quiet while opening the food packages... and know where the shovel is at all times!
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 11:25:54 AM
I tried the Bulleit Bourbon at a tasting a couple of years ago and I didn't care for it. I thought it was a little too peppery and had more back of the throat burn than I care for.
I like Bulleit, but it is not as some as some. Then again, it doesn’t have as much burn as the Tarnished Truth that I’ve been drinking lately. I kinda like the burn, especially if feeling congested, helps clear you up.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 11:27:35 AM
Great start so far everyone! :cheers:
Unable to handle a big meal until 10.30/111.00 am I went with a couple of nut bars with chocolate - Decadent as Steve1989 would say.
Tea with creamer is, to be honest, a chore. Probably tastes like heaven when you're up to your knees in mud, dodging bombs and mortar fire, but sat in the relative comfort of the U Boat, it just tastes wrong.
The National drink should contain real, full fat milk, so that's what I'm looking forward to getting back to on the morrow.
Also, if the crew knew I had special food on board, they would have my head. If you don't hear back from me at any time in the next 24 hours, consider me headless.
I like Kind bars, but have never had chocolate ones. I might have to find some of those.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 11:31:53 AM
Chow day 03:30Doing the healthy before bed snack is smart. Definitely better for you.
I cracked open the 1 gallon Ziploc bag for the first snack of the day, a chocolate Glucerna snack shake before bed. 140 calories, 7g protein, 3 g fiber. Having one before bed is good for maintaining one's blood sugar so it won't be too high or too low in the morning. It was pretty good, but they are much better when they are served cold.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 11:32:29 AM
It'l work :tu: At first it might seem cumbersome but when you see what it can do and how versatile it is you will be glad of it, my small pack is i think 9 litres and it fits there no problem with the rest of my stuff, doesn't rattle either which is a plus, just remember all our lives we spent time shielding stoves from the wind, this is the opposite, point the vents to the wind and you will be drinking your tea in a couple of minutes :tu:
Breakfast
Coffee with fruit biscuit thing which was actually ok and a couple of nut things that are a bit boring but i have a feeling i will be glad of them later, Pikkupuukko from Wood Jewel was the knife of choice, i love this little knife but i might have gnaw on the bone handle parts later if my food runs out :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226708609_56c56aa2c6_z.jpg)
Good variety to that breakfast.
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 11:48:42 AM
Damn! Are they like fortified milk drinks then?
Well, chocolate milk drinks, I guess, with quite a bit fiber I think
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 05, 2021, 12:28:45 PM
Tuna
Sardines
Cheese crisps (aka Cheese chips)
Chocolate
Coke zero
Tuna. I did not like tuna as a kid. Then I suddenly started buying tons of it. This flavour is as basic as it gets, but still tasty. Maybe a little salty, but it is 0g carbs.
Sardines were a nice addition. The strong smell might scare away a few people, but if you like fish, these are wonderful. I'll keep buying them along with tuna. The bones are really soft, so I only removed the spines. This brand and flavour is also 0g carbs.
The cheese crisps taste really strong, like a very rude parmesan. 24 grams is too much. Eating just one piece is like a slap from an mma fighter. And marginally more enjoyable.
Chocolate. Still good. Helped take the impertinent combination of fish and cheese-crisp breath.
And some coca cola to cleanse my pallet. Quite a hefty addition to the MRE, a little bulky, a little heavy, but worth it, after all this food. I could not find any MRE-esque beverage packets.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ca3LBEX.jpg)
Post by: Adam5 on June 05, 2021, 12:34:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3JXwQxs.jpg)
As I do every work day, I am sitting at the desk and eating breakfast. I prefer cinnamon apple fruit bars, but the strawberry variety I found at the gas station are okay.
The Kind Healthy Grains bar was tasty and full of oatey goodness!
The cashews taste as if they have sitting on a shelf for quite a while, but they are edible and will help slow the absorption of the carbs I have consumed.
I use to buy this drink mix during hard times. I have tried other flavors sold at Walmart and did not care for them at all. But this one has just enough acidity to make it palatable.
Post by: magentus on June 05, 2021, 12:39:03 PM
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 12:52:03 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226389348_bd48d481c2_z.jpg)
Knorr Pasta Bolognese Pot, Wasa Sandwich and some raisins
Post by: magentus on June 05, 2021, 01:24:13 PM
Lunch time. Sweet chilli cup-a-noodles - these are delicious and I'll quite often have them at work if I'm on a late shift and have forgotten to bring any food.
The biscuits are honey and milk - quite tasty with a cup of tea, but 2 packs are too much - will save the second pack for later.
Was a bit tentative with the Baby Bels but Nix's brave experiment put my mind at ease somewhat. The worst thing about the cheese is in the unwrapping - they make so much noise I thought the crew would wake up and as they can only be opened one-handed I had to settle for having the Discipline Shovel close too instead of in-hand.
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 01:30:47 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226232741_0b43c21d51_z.jpg)
The pack contains two of these.
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 05, 2021, 01:35:12 PM
Salami (second stick)
I wanted to finish everything, and the salami is just 15 grams, so I had it. Salty, greasy, whatever.
I can still smell the cheese crisps on my breath.
(https://i.imgur.com/0kfZwmV.jpg)
And so, I have consumed all edibles, except one packet of pepper and two packets of salt. :like:
(https://i.imgur.com/ecPq0Yc.jpg)
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 05, 2021, 01:45:35 PM
As an MRE, it did quite well. Not too heavy, not that bulky, good shelf life, good assortment of items, low carbs. A little too artificial, but that's a little unavoidable. And putting it together was tons of fun! :D
The biggest advantage apart from being a keto MRE, is that it requires no cooking. Everything can be eaten straight out of its can/pack with the exception of the coffee and tea of course.Eating was quite enjoyable. Understandable, considering I packed it myself, for myself. Nonetheless, I was looking forward to everything, throughout the day, except for the almonds anyway.
The tastiest components were the peanut butter cups, no contest. :drool:
They are absolutely mindblowingly tasty. 1g of carbs, less than 1g of sugar, no bad polyols; only erythritol, the good one. They even come in tiny paper cups and feature a cardboard tray, to protect them. Outstanding.
I also enjoyed the sardines. Nice little can, a good amount of food, soft, tasty, not salty, and they have a shelf life of three years. Quite a nice emergency food.
Looking back at everything, I could have included a small sheet of tin foil, or maybe a ziplock bag or something, to pack any leftovers for later. I did not eat all the cheese at once, so it had to stay in its original foil, which barely survived the first unpacking.
I do not think I would make any big changes. I had already taken out the pork rinds, due to excessive bulk and weak packaging. I would have liked to have added a small packet of olives, or dried tomatoes, or pickles, so that I could have some vegetables. Sadly, all these go downhill compared to fresh produce, more so than dried meat. And I did not find any small packets anyway. I had a 125g packet of dried to-mah-toes, but it had an insane amount of carbs, so it was removed.
I do not think I would recommend my MRE. :think:
Sure, there are some tasty items, the shelf life of everything is good, nothing was that expensive, the total weight was good (3.5 lbs/1584g), and the components are all well-packaged, able to withstand some abuse in a bag. The thing is, this was assembled specifically to comply with my weight-loss diet while fulfilling the parameters of this challenge. There are not enough carbs to fuel an arduous day-long activity, like trekking, climbing, survival training, etc. Even for a keto MRE, it is still a little high in calories for a single day. Understandable, since weight-loss and MRE don't really mix. At least, at 20g of carbs, it will not kick you out of ketosis, and there are some nice treats you can enjoy regardless. :popcorn:
Summing up, this was a great experience. It was tremendous fun scouting for components and assembling the set. It also exposed me to a variety of low-carb snacks I was unaware of, so it made my diet not only bearable, but enjoyable as well. I had been thinking of giving up on the diet from the very first day, and this challenge helped prevent that. I've lost 8kg so far. :woohoo:
If we ever do it again I am in. And hopefully it won't have to be a weight-loss entry for me. ::)
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 02:26:25 PM
We had those Weetabix in a bottle thingies here too for some time couple years ago, but then they just vanished... I kinda liked 'em :-\
Looking good, bro! :tu:
I liked it too :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 02:30:09 PM
Great start so far everyone! :cheers:
Unable to handle a big meal until 10.30/111.00 am I went with a couple of nut bars with chocolate - Decadent as Steve1989 would say.
Tea with creamer is, to be honest, a chore. Probably tastes like heaven when you're up to your knees in mud, dodging bombs and mortar fire, but sat in the relative comfort of the U Boat, it just tastes wrong.
The National drink should contain real, full fat milk, so that's what I'm looking forward to getting back to on the morrow.
Also, if the crew knew I had special food on board, they would have my head. If you don't hear back from me at any time in the next 24 hours, consider me headless.
:D ...that's the Captains tray? Fancy :like:
Weetabix in a bottle sounds intriguing! Good?
It was rather enjoyable :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 02:33:17 PM
Chow day - no lunch yet :-/
Waiting in the car for our daughter to finish shopping ::) ...good I took the Veggy Jerky with me. I'm surprised, they're really good :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/UCLay5v.jpg)
Post by: comis on June 05, 2021, 03:05:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kQgjAdf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iY7QPQn.jpg)
https://imgur.com/72u6hb3 (https://imgur.com/72u6hb3)
(https://i.imgur.com/Fh6ApdB.jpg)
I had been having too much food thru out the day, so dinner is a little later than usual.
The self heating pad within the Tomato hotpot soup is a real nice touch. I filmed the whole making-of process, and if you look carefully, you would see a stream of hot air coming from the top of the lid. The meal is 'cooked' and ready to eat in just 15min, pretty impressive stuff. I wish I would have something like this as a constant emergency food supply, except those ingredients are pretty fresh(real meat/veggie etc), and the package is only good for 3 months of storage IIRC. The portion is ok for a meal, slightly on the light side if you are really hungry.
The can of corn and blackbean sea eel reminded me much of my car camping trips, where I usually went out for long hikes during the day around the campground, and return camp for a hot meal of freeze dried and canned food. Finally finished my Pocari Sweat drink by dinner, but I only manage to finish 1 pack of it today(since I was exercising and had no need for large amount of water/electrolytes). The sport drink is literally packed with calories(really high sugar content, ~280kcal per packet) and pretty close to 1 liter of coke in calories.
I still have a few snacks left in the food bag, so I gonna wrap up later tonight when I try finishing those.
Post by: Adam5 on June 05, 2021, 03:06:11 PM
Snack time
(https://i.imgur.com/tHDqTA8.jpg)
Peanutbutter M&Ms (1 serving; bag contains 3 servings) - Delicious!
Slim Jim & Cheese - spicy, greasy, strong flavors. Hope it does not give indigestion.
Post by: Alan K. on June 05, 2021, 03:07:38 PM
Breakfast of butter flavored instant grits, a cup of Earl Grey tea, and half a packet of lemon flavored Propel drink mix which I added to my tea, I had taken out one of my chocolate, peanut butter zone bars in case I needed more, but after the bowl of instant grits I was
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 05, 2021, 04:12:52 PM
I am still burping the essence of the cheese crisps. Hopefully it will not haunt me for much longer.
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 04:22:46 PM
I can still smell the cheese crisps on my breath.
:rofl:
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 04:24:17 PM
I think I may have to go back and take notes on what worked and what didn't, but the variety is outstanding! :viking:
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 04:36:35 PM
The GSMRE has been packed away long enough that I forgot what some of the components were.....so I still had a little sense of surprise. Step one was to investigate the accessory packet and reassess my options....
(https://i.imgur.com/SDKraiz.jpg)
Let's get that spread out....
(https://i.imgur.com/LrPJfrQ.jpg)
Clockwise from the empty, but for three (3) paper towels:
• Extra plastic bag ( Presumably for trash or emergency chamber pot if stuck in foxhole. )
• Small baggie with matches, Tabascos sachets (2!), Sriracha sachets (2!), salt/pepper/sugar sachets.
• Chapstick, cinnamon flavored ( I think this was meant to be a cold weather ration? )
• Gerber Spork. ( So nice to find they included a spork and not just a spoon. But, more on this particular spork later..... )
• Toothbrush and toothpaste ( finally! )
• Scouring pad in storage bag
• Cleaning wipes ( Don't leave the FOB without them! )
• Energy gum in the center. ( Some specialized rations started including caffeinated gum. Had to be careful to avoid chewing too much too often, but not a bad idea. )
Well, well, this is the accessory packet from my dreams. I'm sure it could be improved upon, but I finally feel I've got a decent accessory packet in an MRE. ( Does come at a bit of a weight cost, however. )
Post by: Alan K. on June 05, 2021, 04:37:11 PM
Mid-morning snack. I've just had the chocolate, peanut butter Zone bar that I didn't have with breakfast. That's 220 calories, 14g protein, 1g fiber, 24g carbohydrates.
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 04:40:41 PM
Chow Day 10:30
Mid-morning snack. I've just had the chocolate, peanut butter Zone bar that I didn't have with breakfast. That's 220 calories, 14g protein, 1g fiber, 24g carbohydrates.
Sounds better than my breakfast......
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 05, 2021, 04:40:49 PM
if stuck in foxhole.
Apparently I did not take this challenge seriously enough. :ahhh
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 04:59:20 PM
This Gerber spork is both a triumph and a fail.
It comes as a two-piece 'multitool'. The spork bit is thin titanuim. The accessory multitool is mid-weight steel. They snap together around a rubber knob:
(https://i.imgur.com/OcmrZ9B.jpg)
The Ti spork bit is really well designed....for right handed eaters. The offset tines work well with noodles and soft stuff like fruits, but maybe less so for chunks of meat. The bowl is a good size and holds a nice mouthful of soup, apple sauce, etc.... The edges are fairly straight and work well to cut soft foods. Anything you could use a butter knife form this spork will do a decent job with. And it is wonderfully light! The handle could use an extra inch of length and the spoon/tines section might be slightly improved by being polished smooth as opposed to slightly textured. Overall, the Ti spork gets a 'B+' from me.
The accessory tool is a bit different.
(https://i.imgur.com/efgvEqe.jpg)
It is designed to be a package opener, can opener, cap lifter, pry bar, and screw driver. When snapped onto the spork, it acts as a 'kickstand' to keep the eating end up off the ground. It also allows the spork to hand off the side of a pot.
Awl good ideas....but it is heavy and pointy. I made a tiny cardboard sheath for the pry bar end to keep it from poking holes in my gear when stowed in a bag ( and being jostled around on a hike ). The ability to hang the spork of the side of a cup is nice....but it feels a bit like a solution in search of a problem.
(https://i.imgur.com/p3ETAMa.jpg)
I've had variable success with the small serrated 'package opener' serrations. If I hit a sweet spot it can work. But tough plastic packaging can bind up. Never tried the can opener or screw driver features. Cap lifter works just fine. But I've never needed a cap lifter in the field....and I'll probably have a SAK with me anyway......
Given the extra weight, awkward dimensions, and redundancy with the SAK I'll surely be carrying....the steel multitool bit will get a grade of 'C' and be discarded. The Ti spork stays.
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 05:00:43 PM
Apparently I did not take this challenge seriously enough. :ahhh
:rofl:
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 05:13:19 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 05:20:12 PM
Chow day - lunch finally !
Heated up my "Tangy Chickpea & Coconut Curry" using the KellyKettle Hobo set. Worked nicely and was very tasty. It fed me well :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/RpZVSHF.jpg)
Of course I tested kettle while I was at it. Brilliant I must say :like:
(https://i.imgur.com/4fabOZK.jpg)
After a mouth full of curry and smoke I felt for a fizzy drink...
(https://i.imgur.com/USeQiN4.jpg)
Post by: comis on June 05, 2021, 05:23:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/D49ZFhH.jpg)
I still have a few items left in my food bag, and between the hummus chip and peanuts, I did choose the Hummus chip, just for curiosity sake. It was ok, but the taste is kinda blend. I wish I would have known about this chip earlier and I could have tossed in the tomato hotpot earlier. It could have gone quite well along with the crisps included in the hotpot, which the tomato soup had a tangy taste. But like the real MRE, you won't really know how good it would be based on just the menu, until you try it for real.
(https://i.imgur.com/oQmTRAK.jpg)
The wrap
I would really like to thank Nix and Mags for this fabulous challenge, pretty outlandish and fun to be part of. :salute:
3700kcal is really a lot of calories to eat, and after surveying what's left, here are the items remained:
2x UCC coffee with cups 45kcal ea
1x Pocari sweat 287kcal ea
3x Japanese miso soup packets 21 kcal x3
1x Mala peanuts 69kcal
1x Mocha chocolate cigarettes. 1box 56 cal
Total Kcal 565kcal remains
Considering how I constantly felt like I am filled up to my brim and it wasn't a physical day at all, it wasn't too bad. But nutrient wise, I think there are way too much artificial flavoring and msg in these foods, and it is probably not very sustainable and bad for health in a longer run.
Mrs used to swear by these self-heating pad 'hotpot' as her favorite late eats, and now I can see why. It's easy to prep and everything is self contained. All you need is just some drinkable water and you don't even have to do dishes when you finished. Kinda like Mountain House, but on steroid.
It was a great joy to see all kinds of food and choices in this challenge, and I think I do need to go back and re-read some of the posts to learn all the new ideas. Thank you for all the enthusiasm and the effort, and I will see you all in the next challenge! :cheers:
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 05:24:49 PM
Breakfast used to be my favorite meal of the day......
Let's see what we've got:
(https://i.imgur.com/uz3Ofb1.jpg)
Clockwise from coffee at top-left:
• Instant coffee (2) ( An MRE is incomplete without joe )
• Sweetened condensed milk (2!) ( I've been using these for camping for a while now. AN excellent product. I've seen sweetened condensed mik in some other nations' rations, but never in a US MRE, too bad! )
• True Lemon beverage base
• Almond butter ( With nothing to put it on?! Typical! )
• Hot Cocoa mix
• Freeze dried eggs with beans, cheese, peppers, and spices
• Beef jerky bar
On a cold morning, I might be able to put a good portion of this grub away, but with rising temps my appetite has diminished. So....I just targeted a coffee and that delectable sounding "Summit Scramble".
Coffee first: used my June Pocket Rocket Challenge (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,86910.0.html) knife to carefully open the packets and the little homemade alcohol stove to get my water boiling away in the canteen cup.
(https://i.imgur.com/V91Gtwm.jpg)
Tasty!
And now I'm awake and ready for breakfast..... But the scramble requires a 15 minute rehydration period before it is ready. At higher elevations, even more time is required. The directions called for 1.25 cups of water. I added just a shade over 1 cup. And waited......and waited.....
Soup is up! :(
(https://i.imgur.com/Td2CouF.jpg)
Way too much water ( though I added less than called for ). The flavor was good, especially after adding a packet of Sriracha hot sauce, but the texture was disappointing. The beans were 100% hydrated, the eggs were only 90% hydrated and needed more time. There was no evidence of the reported cheese and the peppers were noticed only upon visual inspection as little orange bits. Or was that the cheese? :think:
While this had decent flavor ( if a bit salty ), I would call this meal a FAIL. Eating this on a lark during a challenge is fine. But if I were on my 5th night in the woods or my plastic-bag-filled foxhole, I would not be looking forward to breakfast. I'd probably skip breakfast altogether ( excepting the coffee; goes without saying ). The excess water left me feeling very full. I didn't think I'd want more than the eggs beforehand, now I'm doubting I'll want lunch! That is why the Summit Scramble is a fail for an MRE in my eyes.
To to pack up and ruck out......
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 05:27:16 PM
I would really like to thank Nix and Mags for this fabulous challenge, pretty outlandish and fun to be part of. :salute:
:cheers: comis, I think you knocked it out of the park! Outstanding selections, but also a very full day of 'testing'.... :rofl:
Great job and a badge well earned! :tu: :clap:
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 05:29:47 PM
Ah.... another thing I need? A spork? :think:
As long as there is no risk of your thumb becoming contaminated or infected....you can just use your hands. :think:
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 05:30:44 PM
Brilliant I must say :like:
:iagree: And fun, too!
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 05:37:16 PM
It's great seeing all the different items y'all have brought to the table.:agree: the variety is interesting
Post by: magentus on June 05, 2021, 05:41:30 PM
Quote
The GSMRE has been packed away long enough that I forgot what some of the components were.....so I still had a little sense of surprise
I think this is what I like most about an actual MRE - you never know what you're going to get, and it's quite often a good surprise. Admittedly I wouldn't want to live off them but comparing the testing Nix and I did with complete MRE's and put together MRE's I'd definitely go for the novelty factor of the complete MRE.
Just coming up to tea time here, I am looking forward to my next meal.
Pics to follow.....
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 05:50:51 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225931647_a9c8f17152_z.jpg)
Another Salami Snack...
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 05:53:07 PM
Chow Day ( more on the spork ):I saw those and considered getting one to try, but then never did.
This Gerber spork is both a triumph and a fail.
It comes as a two-piece 'multitool'. The spork bit is thin titanuim. The accessory multitool is mid-weight steel. They snap together around a rubber knob:
(https://i.imgur.com/OcmrZ9B.jpg)
The Ti spork bit is really well designed....for right handed eaters. The offset tines work well with noodles and soft stuff like fruits, but maybe less so for chunks of meat. The bowl is a good size and holds a nice mouthful of soup, apple sauce, etc.... The edges are fairly straight and work well to cut soft foods. Anything you could use a butter knife form this spork will do a decent job with. And it is wonderfully light! The handle could use an extra inch of length and the spoon/tines section might be slightly improved by being polished smooth as opposed to slightly textured. Overall, the Ti spork gets a 'B+' from me.
The accessory tool is a bit different.
(https://i.imgur.com/efgvEqe.jpg)
It is designed to be a package opener, can opener, cap lifter, pry bar, and screw driver. When snapped onto the spork, it acts as a 'kickstand' to keep the eating end up off the ground. It also allows the spork to hand off the side of a pot.
Awl good ideas....but it is heavy and pointy. I made a tiny cardboard sheath for the pry bar end to keep it from poking holes in my gear when stowed in a bag ( and being jostled around on a hike ). The ability to hang the spork of the side of a cup is nice....but it feels a bit like a solution in search of a problem.
(https://i.imgur.com/p3ETAMa.jpg)
I've had variable success with the small serrated 'package opener' serrations. If I hit a sweet spot it can work. But tough plastic packaging can bind up. Never tried the can opener or screw driver features. Cap lifter works just fine. But I've never needed a cap lifter in the field....and I'll probably have a SAK with me anyway......
Given the extra weight, awkward dimensions, and redundancy with the SAK I'll surely be carrying....the steel multitool bit will get a grade of 'C' and be discarded. The Ti spork stays.
Post by: Nix on June 05, 2021, 06:01:33 PM
I saw those and considered getting one to try, but then never did.
Your wisdom is showing..... :rofl:
( But I do like the Ti Sporky bit. )
Post by: Adam5 on June 05, 2021, 06:04:54 PM
They are definitely nice...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226232741_0b43c21d51_z.jpg)
The pack contains two of these.
Looks nice. I am not aware of anything like it where I live.
Post by: Borg on June 05, 2021, 06:20:51 PM
Beautiful little puukko you got there, Borg! :tu:
Snacks look great too :pok:
Thanks Aleph, i hadn't really looked at Wood Jewel knives before but when i saw this i just had to get it, it's been a favourite of mine since, really well made and takes a wicked edge, down the line i will certainly get a larger one just to have but the little one does extremely well :tu:
Lunch, Nice day so decided to go out for lunch, i went with the Noodles as i was a bit concerned if i had them for dinner i would be hungry ten minutes later, needlessly i think as im still stuffed so late dinner it is
Nothing to do with MRE but i saw this nice bit of woodland with the wall that once held stock, the sheep and cows have long gone and here it stands in the middle of what is now a forest, looks nice but shows how places change in time
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So here is the chosen lunch spot
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And here is lunch, boil the noodles for 5 minutes then drain and add the Ginger, shallots, sauce and little black seed things and stir fry for a couple of minutes
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226608381_4ae062e446_z.jpg)
I boiled them up then boiled the kettle for coffee just because i wanted everything ready at the same time, i could have done both together but the noodles needed 5 mins frying, well i say frying but i didn't have oil so basically just cook it a bit with everything added
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226608531_7e7b3be624_z.jpg)
Getting a good head of steam :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226827963_e6d9392ae4_z.jpg)
Noodles ready, now for the coffee
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Coffee made and noodles back on with the rest of the ingredients
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And done, i have to say i will buy these noodles again, very nice, the packet calls for chicken that i don't have so i think would be even better with that, especially if i had oil and can actually fry the lot :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226827563_fab834ae25_z.jpg)
Then heading home, stopped for a rest and drank the Fanta and watched the world go by for a bit, well that's not true, nothing went by, only clouds..and i think a Buzzard :cheers:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51227377434_0e94d8cb0a_z.jpg)
Post by: Borg on June 05, 2021, 06:30:24 PM
Chow day - lunch finally !
Heated up my "Tangy Chickpea & Coconut Curry" using the KellyKettle Hobo set. Worked nicely and was very tasty. It fed me well :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/RpZVSHF.jpg)
Of course I tested kettle while I was at it. Brilliant I must say :like:
(https://i.imgur.com/4fabOZK.jpg)
After a mouth full of curry and smoke I felt for a fizzy drink...
(https://i.imgur.com/USeQiN4.jpg)
Nice work, was it windy ?
Post by: Adam5 on June 05, 2021, 06:31:30 PM
LUNCH
(https://i.imgur.com/hUJSjW5.jpg)
Tuna salad kit, consisting of tuna, a packet of sweet pickle relish, anda packet of reduced calorie mayonnaise (top mixture) with crackers plus Texas Pete
Salmon salad, consisting of salmon and a packet of mayonnaise obtained from a fast food restaurant (bottom mixture) and Ritz crackers plus Texas Pete
Peaches
Peanut Butter M&Ms (not shown)
Drink mix
To my surprise, the tuna salad was better than the salmon salad despite my enormous preference for the mayonnaise used with the salmon. The bit of pickle relish really helped.
Discovered one major oversight with my GSMRE. While I did pack napkins, plastic baggie, and a spoon, I forgot about a fork or even a spork. How do I eat my peaches?
:facepalm:
Had improvise with my Core:
(https://i.imgur.com/CnsFOuj.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 06:52:42 PM
Chow Day 07:45 ( breakfast ):
Breakfast used to be my favorite meal of the day......
Let's see what we've got:
(https://i.imgur.com/uz3Ofb1.jpg)
Clockwise from coffee at top-left:
• Instant coffee (2) ( An MRE is incomplete without joe )
• Sweetened condensed milk (2!) ( I've been using these for camping for a while now. AN excellent product. I've seen sweetened condensed mik in some other nations' rations, but never in a US MRE, too bad! )
• True Lemon beverage base
• Almond butter ( With nothing to put it on?! Typical! )
• Hot Cocoa mix
• Freeze dried eggs with beans, cheese, peppers, and spices
• Beef jerky bar
On a cold morning, I might be able to put a good portion of this grub away, but with rising temps my appetite has diminished. So....I just targeted a coffee and that delectable sounding "Summit Scramble".
Coffee first: used my June Pocket Rocket Challenge (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,86910.0.html) knife to carefully open the packets and the little homemade alcohol stove to get my water boiling away in the canteen cup.
(https://i.imgur.com/V91Gtwm.jpg)
Tasty!
And now I'm awake and ready for breakfast..... But the scramble requires a 15 minute rehydration period before it is ready. At higher elevations, even more time is required. The directions called for 1.25 cups of water. I added just a shade over 1 cup. And waited......and waited.....
Soup is up! :(
(https://i.imgur.com/Td2CouF.jpg)
Way too much water ( though I added less than called for ). The flavor was good, especially after adding a packet of Sriracha hot sauce, but the texture was disappointing. The beans were 100% hydrated, the eggs were only 90% hydrated and needed more time. There was no evidence of the reported cheese and the peppers were noticed only upon visual inspection as little orange bits. Or was that the cheese? :think:
While this had decent flavor ( if a bit salty ), I would call this meal a FAIL. Eating this on a lark during a challenge is fine. But if I were on my 5th night in the woods or my plastic-bag-filled foxhole, I would not be looking forward to breakfast. I'd probably skip breakfast altogether ( excepting the coffee; goes without saying ). The excess water left me feeling very full. I didn't think I'd want more than the eggs beforehand, now I'm doubting I'll want lunch! That is why the Summit Scramble is a fail for an MRE in my eyes.
To to pack up and ruck out......
In the name of the GSMRE team I want to thank you for testing the Sumnit Bragfast Scramble for us Sir :salute:
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 06:56:43 PM
As long as there is no risk of your thumb becoming contaminated or infected....you can just use your hands. :think:
I knew it, just another overprised hipster gadget then :D
...looking up titanium sporks
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 07:24:14 PM
Thanks Aleph, i hadn't really looked at Wood Jewel knives before but when i saw this i just had to get it, it's been a favourite of mine since, really well made and takes a wicked edge, down the line i will certainly get a larger one just to have but the little one does extremely well :tu:
Lunch, Nice day so decided to go out for lunch, i went with the Noodles as i was a bit concerned if i had them for dinner i would be hungry ten minutes later, needlessly i think as im still stuffed so late dinner it is
Nothing to do with MRE but i saw this nice bit of woodland with the wall that once held stock, the sheep and cows have long gone and here it stands in the middle of what is now a forest, looks nice but shows how places change in time
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226825838_4a0285972b_z.jpg)
So here is the chosen lunch spot
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51227681470_cba44370ba_z.jpg)
And here is lunch, boil the noodles for 5 minutes then drain and add the Ginger, shallots, sauce and little black seed things and stir fry for a couple of minutes
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226608381_4ae062e446_z.jpg)
I boiled them up then boiled the kettle for coffee just because i wanted everything ready at the same time, i could have done both together but the noodles needed 5 mins frying, well i say frying but i didn't have oil so basically just cook it a bit with everything added
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226608531_7e7b3be624_z.jpg)
Getting a good head of steam :tu:
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Noodles ready, now for the coffee
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Coffee made and noodles back on with the rest of the ingredients
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226827933_66b5b9d605_z.jpg)
And done, i have to say i will buy these noodles again, very nice, the packet calls for chicken that i don't have so i think would be even better with that, especially if i had oil and can actually fry the lot :tu:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51226827563_fab834ae25_z.jpg)
Then heading home, stopped for a rest and drank the Fanta and watched the world go by for a bit, well that's not true, nothing went by, only clouds..and i think a Buzzard :cheers:
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Excellent landscape and lunching Borgy :dd:
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 07:25:25 PM
Nice work, was it windy ?
I would call it a slight breeze only :dunno:
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 07:27:44 PM
Chow day - afternoon snack
What can I say? It was OK...
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Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 07:29:47 PM
12:00
LUNCH
...
Discovered one major oversight with my GSMRE. While I did pack napkins, plastic baggie, and a spoon, I forgot about a fork or even a spork. How do I eat my peaches?
:facepalm:
Had improvise with my Core:
(https://i.imgur.com/CnsFOuj.jpg)
A pity they don't do the Flair anymore :-\
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 07:31:38 PM
A pity they don't do the Flair anymore :-\
I'm sure there's someone on the forum willing to sell you one ::)
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 07:37:55 PM
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 07:40:29 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 07:44:57 PM
It's more popular than the Navitool... :D
The Shrade Navitool? I always wondered how that one would be doing on a hike? :P
Post by: magentus on June 05, 2021, 07:46:41 PM
The Mexican rice was good and spicy, and the cous cous was also delicious, but both would have benefitted from a knob (hehe) of butter.
The hot chocolate tasted much better than it looked and the Tunnocks were, as usual, the icing on the cake.
All in all a successful day, and I'd like to thank Nix for suggesting it and organising the challenge, and everyone else for joining in. Cheers all :cheers:
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2021, 07:49:15 PM
The Shrade Navitool? I always wondered how that one would be doing on a hike? :P
I got one a few years ago, it's very interesting one for sure :D
Much Ado About Navitool (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,58767.msg1071323.html#msg1071323)
Post by: GearedForwards on June 05, 2021, 07:58:43 PM
If you're still eating then enjoy! If you've finished then I hope you packed ample TP in your accessory pouches :whistle:
Damn! Are they like fortified milk drinks then?
They're basically just milkshakes, though considerably better chilled than at room temp, you can get them in a variety of flavours (vanilla, banana, choc, strawberry) as well as a more protein enhanced version. Most supermarkets sell them and the local co-op has them on sale pretty regularly :tu:
Post by: Alan K. on June 05, 2021, 07:59:56 PM
Lunch time! :woohoo: I don't usually have much of an appetite, but today, with limited resources, I'm hungry. So, how do you make two boring foods interesting? You mix them together. I cooked the instant ramen noodle soup. Boiled it up on the camp stove, then I poured the broth into my cup to enjoy by itself while I put the noodles into a bowl. I then opened the can of anchovies and added them oil and all to the bowl of noodles. It was actually very good. I mean good enough to remember it for future use. As you can see, these are not the dry, shriveled, salted anchovies that go on a pizza or Ceaser salad. Nobody likes those. These are large and moist pieces similar to canned herring or sardines but I think these are better than sardines and about on par with herring. The ramen noodles were your basic 5 for a dollar ramens. 160 calories, 19g protein for the anchovies and 380 empty calories for the ramen. Also I've just about had my entire daily allotment of sodium from this "lite lunch."
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 08:23:00 PM
I got one a few years ago, it's very interesting one for sure :D
Much Ado About Navitool (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,58767.msg1071323.html#msg1071323)
Fun read, thanks Aleph :salute:
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 08:23:47 PM
Well done to all you GSMREers :salute: Been following this along for a while but things didn't line up to take part this time. Great seeing all the variety you all packed in to your own selections! Gotta say though Comis the instant noodle envy is real and Borg the scenery is top notch :tu:
If you're still eating then enjoy! If you've finished then I hope you packed ample TP in your accessory pouches :whistle:
:cheers:
Post by: Borg on June 05, 2021, 09:02:46 PM
Excellent landscape and lunching Borgy :dd:
:salute:
Well done to all you GSMREers :salute: Been following this along for a while but things didn't line up to take part this time. Great seeing all the variety you all packed in to your own selections! Gotta say though Comis the instant noodle envy is real and Borg the scenery is top notch :tu:
If you're still eating then enjoy! If you've finished then I hope you packed ample TP in your accessory pouches :whistle:
They're basically just milkshakes, though considerably better chilled than at room temp, you can get them in a variety of flavours (vanilla, banana, choc, strawberry) as well as a more protein enhanced version. Most supermarkets sell them and the local co-op has them on sale pretty regularly :tu:
The noodles comis posted look far nicer than anything we get here :tu:
Dinner, Tuna salad, nice and light which is just as well as i wasn't that hungry, i still have some nut biscuit things i can nibble on but i probably wont be eating the other tin of tuna i have or the crackers
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51227102873_d8357befcb_z.jpg)
And supper :cheers:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51227716934_daa0fbd833_z.jpg)
Thanks Nix, this was fun, at the start i thought i didn't have enough but now i see it was slightly too much, for day 1 anyway, if more days i would probably need more per day but for a lazy saturday it was just about right :tu:
Post by: Adam5 on June 05, 2021, 09:09:24 PM
Snack time
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The waffle and M&Ms were delicious. The cashews were no better to me than they were this morning.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 09:17:45 PM
Time for the protein shake. This one isn’t as healthy as some with some with 7g of fat, 32g of carbs, 250 cal and 16g of protein. But it does taste good even room temperature and I can get it at a few places near me including the closest grocery.
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It is pictured on a coozy that I made for freeze dried meals. It helps keep them hotter while rehydrating.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 09:26:15 PM
In the name of the GSMRE team I want to thank you for testing the Sumnit Bragfast Scramble for us Sir :salute::Agree: I’ve considered purchasing scrambles before for hurricane stores, but have heard similar reviews. I’ve heard some of the “skillet” breakfasts are better, but require actual cooking up in pan. Depending on why doing it, might just prefer making on.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 09:27:12 PM
12:00Not a big salmon eater, but the rest sounds pretty tasty.
LUNCH
(https://i.imgur.com/hUJSjW5.jpg)
Tuna salad kit, consisting of tuna, a packet of sweet pickle relish, anda packet of reduced calorie mayonnaise (top mixture) with crackers plus Texas Pete
Salmon salad, consisting of salmon and a packet of mayonnaise obtained from a fast food restaurant (bottom mixture) and Ritz crackers plus Texas Pete
Peaches
Peanut Butter M&Ms (not shown)
Drink mix
To my surprise, the tuna salad was better than the salmon salad despite my enormous preference for the mayonnaise used with the salmon. The bit of pickle relish really helped.
Discovered one major oversight with my GSMRE. While I did pack napkins, plastic baggie, and a spoon, I forgot about a fork or even a spork. How do I eat my peaches?
:facepalm:
Had improvise with my Core:
(https://i.imgur.com/CnsFOuj.jpg)
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 09:59:32 PM
Your wisdom is showing..... :rofl:
( But I do like the Ti Sporky bit. )
The “right hand eaters” statement concerns me a little being Left-handed. Between my Snow Peak, GoBites Uno, and FRED*; I’m pretty good with sporks. Although the GoBites Duo also has my interest.
Isn’t 3 sporks a badge or something. This might be a good time to capture and request it.
Post by: Sos24 on June 05, 2021, 10:55:07 PM
I know for many this is lunch time, but for me it more breakfast, so time for some coffee and oatmeal.
Picture while water still heating. The small circular container had some brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Still had plenty of both left over after getting my full.
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 11:28:37 PM
Chow day - supper
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@Jack: The rye bread was fresh like just opened :salute:
I currently have the 100g Cranberry Nuts mix and half of the Veggy Jerky left. It's half past 10pm now :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 11:29:21 PM
Chow Day 1515 (3:15pm)
I know for many this is lunch time, but for me it more breakfast, so time for some coffee and oatmeal.
Picture while water still heating. The small circular container had some brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Still had plenty of both left over after getting my full.
That's my type of breakfast :like:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 12:05:26 AM
Isn’t 3 sporks a badge or something. This might be a good time to capture and request it.
:tu: Yes!
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 12:08:24 AM
And here is lunch, boil the noodles for 5 minutes then drain and add the Ginger, shallots, sauce and little black seed things and stir fry for a couple of minutes
:like: Impressive outdoor cookery, Borg! :like:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 12:11:29 AM
It was actually very good. I mean good enough to remember it for future use.
I bet it was good!
( might have been better with Tabasco, of course.... :D )
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2021, 12:12:21 AM
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 12:12:32 AM
The rye bread was fresh like just opened :salute:
Excellent. I found something very similar in a local market. Might have to give it a try. :tu:
Post by: Adam5 on June 06, 2021, 12:28:20 AM
Dinner
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I will admit that I was not looking forward to this meal, particularly the sausage. I ate them quite often when I was younger, and I bought them with that memory in mind. What I forgot was that the last few times I did eat them, indigestion followed. May I be spared this time.
Every thing was okay (not great). It did take some effort to get the first sausage out of the can, and I did leave 3 uneaten.
I will post my thoughts on the challenge a little later when I have more time.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 12:31:50 AM
Packed up my GSMRE, alcohol stove (with refilled bottle of fuel ), a couple liters of water, and a few of the usual day hike items and headed out into the hills.
(https://i.imgur.com/y2W3alV.jpg)
A warm day, but the climb up was really lovely. After recent snows and rains, the wild flowers are popping out everywhere.
(https://i.imgur.com/iZDgw4C.jpg)
While the walk was really enjoyable, by lunch time I was hot, a bit dehydrated, and had no appetite. Maybe that Summit Scramble was doing its job....
Found a nice shady spot and broke out the Lunch module.
(https://i.imgur.com/E0CmE2j.jpg)
Clockwise from top left:
• Gatorade mix
• Sweetened condensed milk and tea
• Green olives with chili and thyme
• Spam ( an military ration classic! )
• Jalapeño Cashews ( I've had Jalapeño cashews in actual MREs, I suspect these are the exact ones. )
Well.... I was hot and a bit tired. No real appetite. This happens to me when I'm active in the heat. The only thing that really appealed was the Gatorade.
(https://i.imgur.com/lRYrK6r.jpg)
That really hit the spot ( The packet was meant for 20oz of water, so after sipping some, I added more fresh water to dilute to a better strength. ). But still no appetite. I sort of forced myself to eat those neon orange crackers. ( Surely thermonuclear orange additive is good for stamina? ) The crackers were....well, I'm sure you've had them....the taste pretty OK out in the woods.
I was contemplating moving on, but I thought I'd try the olives. Once opened, they looked really good!
(https://i.imgur.com/4IgZuqy.jpg)
The Gerber spork worked well in scooping the olives up, but also in spearing individual olives with the tines. It is a good spork....for righties...given the asymmetrical design.
(https://i.imgur.com/Xgnk0m0.jpg)
A brief rest and a chance to enjoy the view from the lunch room:
(https://i.imgur.com/13VDKOX.jpg)
Then it was time to head back home. I popped one of the Jolt caffeine gums into my gob as I motored home. Minty, but bitter. Still, I had not had my tea at lunch and thought the caffeine might do a little good. Chewing the gum kept my mouth moist as I made my way back down the trail. I guess I got used to the bitter quality and just kept idly chewing it.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 12:33:56 AM
I will post my thoughts on the challenge a little later when I have more time.
Hope this turned out OK..... :dwts:
( and didn't I say 'Tabasco'! :rofl: )
Post by: Sos24 on June 06, 2021, 12:49:50 AM
Back from walking Fisher, checked on part of my freeze dried meal. I took what I thought was about one serving of the beef stroganoff and put it in a solar bag with water then put out in the sun around noon. The bags came in a 3 pack but I never tried them. Today seem like an appropriate time. The bag is a stand up heavy weight zip bag that is clear on one side and black on the other. The inside of the black side is silver. It is essentially cold soaking a freeze dried meal but with the sun providing some heat so it is not completely cold.
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It looks like it is coming along pretty good, although I think I must have misjudged the amount of food and water when splitting the original bag because it looks a little runny. I’ll probably give it a shot shortly.
I also decided to flavor up my water some with some water flavoring. I made sure to pack an assortment and decided to go with the Stur Hydration+ Lemon Lime.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2021, 12:57:10 AM
Like any old soldier, my day began with the essentials, namely hot coffee.
Post by: McStitchy on June 06, 2021, 12:59:23 AM
Chow day - supper
(https://i.imgur.com/SHGnwMM.jpg)
@Jack: The rye bread was fresh like just opened :salute:
I currently have the 100g Cranberry Nuts mix and half of the Veggy Jerky left. It's half past 10pm now :tu:
Chow day - results
The day is over here now and I didn't touch the remaining Jerky or nut mix.
So some 573kcal are left from initial 2700kcal.
I've then consumed 2427kcal over the day :salute:
The Herring Fillets in Tomato Sauce on Rye bread really stuffed me up in a good way!
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2021, 01:00:44 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2021, 01:02:19 AM
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 01:07:53 AM
We were on the move, and I find that I actually eat less when I'm hiking. I think a lot of my eating back in the domestic area of ops is boredom eating :facepalm:
:iagree:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 01:09:46 AM
Chow day - results
The day is over here now and I didn't touch the remaining Jerky or nut mix.
So some 573kcal are left from initial 2700kcal.
I've then consumed 2427kcal over the day :salute:
The Herring Fillets in Tomato Sauce on Rye bread really stuffed me up in a good way!
Excellent job, McStitchy!
I fear I am falling short of my 2400 Kcal goal....... :shrug:
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2021, 01:10:43 AM
Not pictured was the orange drink mix and M&M's I consumed while hiking. I actually came out with food left over, up to this point. I'll catch up with some raisins and probably some more M&M's as the evening goes on, but I rarely consumed all the MRE'S that I had on active duty.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 01:13:56 AM
In honor of cbl51 and for just pure fun, I broke out the original pocket rocket, an Optimus 8 stove.
Love these old stoves! :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2021, 01:14:57 AM
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 01:15:20 AM
I rarely consumed all the MRE'S that I had on active duty.
...and that's why we never grew up big and strong to make General. :salute:
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2021, 01:17:37 AM
Turns out I have something to the tune of 12 stoves of all shapes and sizes! I have no idea how I managed that :rofl:
Love these old stoves! :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2021, 01:18:12 AM
...and that's why we never grew up big and strong to make General. :salute:
Post by: McStitchy on June 06, 2021, 01:23:58 AM
...and that's why we never grew up big and strong to make General. :salute:
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Post by: Adam5 on June 06, 2021, 01:52:49 AM
Hope this turned out OK..... :dwts:
( and didn't I say 'Tabasco'! :rofl: )
Somehow I have avoid stomach distress today :dunno:
I feel fortunate :D
Post by: Alan K. on June 06, 2021, 02:04:54 AM
Well, I skipped having an afternoon snack because after carbo loading at lunch I took a 3 hour nap. It was glorious. Still not especially hungry, so I decided to have the instant oatmeal for supper instead of the SPAM. I had finished the previous Propel water lemon crystals with lunch so I opened another for my evening tea. I also had the snack pack of cheese dip and mini bread sticks because they had been calling me. Started supper off by boiling another pot of water on the 2 burner Coleman stove. That's the same way I started breakfast but I didn't think of taking a picture of it earlier. I had just enough for the oatmeal and the tea. The instant oatmeal was 160 calories, 3g fiber, 32g carbohydrates. The cheese dip and mini bread sticks doesn't have complete nutritional info on it so all I know is it had 70 calories. I haven't had so many carbs and so much sodium in one day in a long time. The thing about carbs and sodium is the more you have the more you want to have. Remaining unused in the Ziploc bag is 1 more Glucerna snack shake, 2 more chocolate peanut butter Zone bars, 1 can of SPAM Lite, 2 more packets of Propel water lemon crystals, and 4 more tea bags. I still have another 4 hours to eat out of my GSMRE if I get hungry again later.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 02:06:46 AM
Post by: Alan K. on June 06, 2021, 02:16:12 AM
Having a snack. I had no more than finished posting my previous post when I decided to have one of the Zone bars. Not worth another picture because I already had a Zone bar today. That's another 220 calories.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 02:22:56 AM
I broke out the Snack module after I got home from my hike. Lovely hike, but I was hot, sweating, and had no appetite. However, I knew the snack module had some "Beverage base, Lemon", and that sounded really good.
(https://i.imgur.com/02PXISu.jpg)
Clockwise from the impressive looking pouch of Sport Beans:
• Sport Beans ( Jelly bean candies with a bunch of electrolytes. These make a great little snack when taken with a bunch of water. )
• More sweetened condensed milk
• Recoverite nutritional shake ( a lot of sugar, but a lot of protein and micronutrients, too )
• Gin Gins ginger candies (3)
• Beverage base, Lemon (True Lemon drink mix)
• Charms candy ( Like lifesavers or 'boiled sweets'. Charms candies have been added to lifeboat rations, pilot survival kits, and rations since WW2. I had to include a pack of these! )
• Tea (1)
• Pistachios ( lazy man's version: pre-shelled )
• Savory seeds ( A mix of seeds, cooked lentils, toasted buckwheat, and lime flavorings )
Still without appetite, I just used the True Lemon beverage. I do like this stuff. No nutrion to speak of, but it tastes like lemonade.
Post by: Adam5 on June 06, 2021, 02:23:34 AM
Breakfast: Could have eaten a little more, but it was enough.
Morning snack: I was ready for a snack at that time. Don't think I will choose to have a Slim Jim combo in the future.
Lunch: Would have been better to choose either tuna or salmon, but not both. Felt a little too full afterwards.
Afternoon snack: Enjoyed it except for the old tasting cashews.
Dinner: By this point, I could have gone without food. But I ate what I could.
Something to point out:
The food I chose cost me as much or more than if I ate fast food for all three meals. Gas station food is not cheap! Of course, I could have bought many of the items from grocery stores and saved money. But it was more fun hitting the gas stations/convenience stores instead.
If this or a similar challenge occurs again, I am going to make sure that I am not working. I am interested in the portable stoves that were used today and would like to try something like that out.
PS
I am glad that Nix thought up this challenge and that it appears Mags kept his head. Though there could still be a day of reckoning for Mags if the crew ever discovers what he did!
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 02:24:35 AM
Chow Day 20:10
Having a snack. I had no more than finished posting my previous post when I decided to have one of the Zone bars. Not worth another picture because I already had a Zone bar today. That's another 220 calories.
:rofl:
( I've had some Zone bars in the past ( several years ago ). I thought they were pretty good. But my memory might be faulty there. )
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 02:28:38 AM
I am glad that Nix thought up this challenge and that it appears Mags kept his head. Though there could still be a day of reckoning for Mags if the crew ever discovers what he did!
Great wrap-up! And a very nice job, too. Especially since you put yours together quickly from the eponymous Gas Stations. :tu:
And wise words for Mags to heed!
( I'm thinking we will try to run this again in a "Holiday Edition". ;) )
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 02:36:27 AM
Something to point out:
The food I chose cost me as much or more than if I ate fast food for all three meals. Gas station food is not cheap!
:iagree: I used somethings that I already had on a shelf. Some items, like the olives, I picked up at a super market. The Charms candy I found at a specialty store downtown. The rest I found at a couple different Gas Stations. I didn't keep track, but I spent a fair amount of money on this day's food.
I'll have some left over food and snacks for future adventures, but this was not 'budget dining'! :ahhh
Post by: Sea Monster on June 06, 2021, 02:49:33 AM
I was hungry, but I had to try to keep it slow. It was an effort, they were quite moreish.
Washed them down with a bit of water.
The first hour's not too bad, the day is young, energy is good, it's the first playthrough of songs.
200kms on, it's time for another snack. I don't want to crack into anything too nice, so it's a muesli bar, and some more water.
Another 100kms on, it's the worst part of the trip, sixty zones, traffic, lights, the works. Time for the big guns - out comes the biscuits. At this point eating is a distraction to avoid wanting to run people off the road.
The packet disappears over the next hour, and it's time for some Jerky. There's still a couple of biscuits left. Saving them for some variety later in the evening.
Another hour, and we're halfway through the day, time to crack the energy drink. It's super sweet and I'm in it for the long haul, so just a sip, and into the cup holder it goes.
Jerky is getting a bit old now, but it's a resealable pack, so it gets closed up and I reach back into the sack, I'm navigating by feel and out comes the berry nut mix.
There's really not much of it, and it hasn't hit the spot, so I go straight back in and get the orange nut mix too. It's a bit more flavoursome.
A growing pile of wrappers makes me worry I'm not going to make the rest of the day, so I have another sip of the energy drink, and settle in for another hour of no snacking.
The roads are good and we're well out of town, the only vehicles on the road are trucks, and its a nice easy surface, so the kms, and the time, slip past easily.
We're about 600kms in, and I'm feeling peckish again, so I grab the mini meal.
It's dense and crumbly, and very very dry. I take a bite, then jam it into the armrest. Some water to lubricate, then a sip of energy drink.
I last maybe twenty minutes, and it's time for another bite, same routine.
It's now a game of patience. I've got half a mini meal, half a pack of jerky, and a couple of biscuits to last me about three hours. I'm saving the tuna for arrival.
I finish off the energy drink. It's horrible stuff, sickly sweet. I'm on the home stretch now. I alternate between the scraps that are left, polishing off every crumb, by the time I'm done I've still got 90 minutes to go.
Not to worry though, the excitement of arrival is plenty to keep going on.
Finally, I pull into the yard.
I've been sitting in the cab for nearly 12 hours, and the bladder is quite full...so I do what I gotta do, and prepare for the final meal of the day - sweet chilli tuna.
It's dryer than I expected, the stuff in tins usually has a lot of oil, this stuff appears to be "sandwich ready" I guess that's good if you're putting it on bread and don't want to drain it, but it makes it a bit hard to swallow straight from the pack.
I finish it off in a couple of spork fulls, wash it down with some water. Take my collection of wrappers to the bin, and crawl onto my crap mattress for the night.
Post by: Sos24 on June 06, 2021, 03:03:21 AM
I went in for the freeze dried beef stroganoff that I “cooked” in the solar bag. It wasn’t hot, but it was definitely warm, so I would call it a success and good product. I would use the solar bag again. I also, finished off the trail mix and at a fruit cup.
I forgot the picture until after I ate everything, but the trail mix.
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 06, 2021, 03:06:16 AM
JR
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 03:15:40 AM
I try not to crack a pack until I'm on the highway, but as soon as I was up to speed I reach across to grab breakfast - some nice honey, vanilla and cranberry glazed nuts.
I was hungry, but I had to try to keep it slow. It was an effort, they were quite moreish.
Washed them down with a bit of water.
The first hour's not too bad, the day is young, energy is good, it's the first playthrough of songs.
200kms on, it's time for another snack. I don't want to crack into anything too nice, so it's a muesli bar, and some more water.
Another 100kms on, it's the worst part of the trip, sixty zones, traffic, lights, the works. Time for the big guns - out comes the biscuits. At this point eating is a distraction to avoid wanting to run people off the road.
The packet disappears over the next hour, and it's time for some Jerky. There's still a couple of biscuits left. Saving them for some variety later in the evening.
Another hour, and we're halfway through the day, time to crack the energy drink. It's super sweet and I'm in it for the long haul, so just a sip, and into the cup holder it goes.
Jerky is getting a bit old now, but it's a resealable pack, so it gets closed up and I reach back into the sack, I'm navigating by feel and out comes the berry nut mix.
There's really not much of it, and it hasn't hit the spot, so I go straight back in and get the orange nut mix too. It's a bit more flavoursome.
A growing pile of wrappers makes me worry I'm not going to make the rest of the day, so I have another sip of the energy drink, and settle in for another hour of no snacking.
The roads are good and we're well out of town, the only vehicles on the road are trucks, and its a nice easy surface, so the kms, and the time, slip past easily.
We're about 600kms in, and I'm feeling peckish again, so I grab the mini meal.
It's dense and crumbly, and very very dry. I take a bite, then jam it into the armrest. Some water to lubricate, then a sip of energy drink.
I last maybe twenty minutes, and it's time for another bite, same routine.
It's now a game of patience. I've got half a mini meal, half a pack of jerky, and a couple of biscuits to last me about three hours. I'm saving the tuna for arrival.
I finish off the energy drink. It's horrible stuff, sickly sweet. I'm on the home stretch now. I alternate between the scraps that are left, polishing off every crumb, by the time I'm done I've still got 90 minutes to go.
Not to worry though, the excitement of arrival is plenty to keep going on.
Finally, I pull into the yard.
I've been sitting in the cab for nearly 12 hours, and the bladder is quite full...so I do what I gotta do, and prepare for the final meal of the day - sweet chilli tuna.
It's dryer than I expected, the stuff in tins usually has a lot of oil, this stuff appears to be "sandwich ready" I guess that's good if you're putting it on bread and don't want to drain it, but it makes it a bit hard to swallow straight from the pack.
I finish it off in a couple of spork fulls, wash it down with some water. Take my collection of wrappers to the bin, and crawl onto my crap mattress for the night.
Nice write up. :tu: And sounds like a successful trip! :like:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 03:30:27 AM
After having a bunch of water and relaxing a bit, my appetite perked up. I decided to try the Patagonia 'seed' mix, which is new to me.
(https://i.imgur.com/HqFq9O0.jpg)
With my first bite I thought the seed mix was "interesting"....toasty and malty I told Mrs Nix that it tasted "earthy" and like "Hippy food, but in a good way." As I sampled it more, the flavors grew on me: some sharp lime and a little heat. It was nice and crunchy. Before I knew it, I had polished the little grains off.
I'll pick up some more of this at some point. Makes for a nice snack and provides 130 Kcal of mixed proteins and carbs in a small package. It would be easy to stuff one or two of these in a fishing vest, motorcycle tank bag, or waist pack.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 03:51:19 AM
Broke out the Dinner module. I was really looking forward to this meal.
(https://i.imgur.com/jVGxuoF.jpg)
Clockwise from top-left:
• Tuna fish ( As SeaMonster noted, this is dry packed with very little liquid. Makes for an easy carry. )
• Hydrant beverage powder, Lime ( Another low-calorie drink flavoring, but this one has some electrolytes. )
• M&M's ( Another military ration classic. During WW2, sales were limited to military buyers only. )
• Crackers with cheese ( I had difficulty finding small packages of crackers. 'Hardtack' is a classic ration item. These were my substitute. )
• Chana Masala ( Chickpeas in sauce. I love chickpeas. )
• Licorice tea (2) ( Non-caffeinated hot beverage useful for sitting around and telling exaggerated tales of adventure. )
• Hot Cocoa mix
• Center: Vegemite, small serving ( I'm completely jealous of the New Zealand and Australian rations that come with Vegemite. I love the stuff. Soooo much better than Marmite, too. )
Post by: McStitchy on June 06, 2021, 03:54:14 AM
:iagree: I used somethings that I already had on a shelf. Some items, like the olives, I picked up at a super market. The Charms candy I found at a specialty store downtown. The rest I found at a couple different Gas Stations. I didn't keep track, but I spent a fair amount of money on this day's food.
I'll have some left over food and snacks for future adventures, but this was not 'budget dining'! :ahhh
True that!
I never had a MRE put together before like this. I've got them provided :D
I'll definitively keep one or two handy and explore alternatives. Also, maybe it is possible to make something home cooked shelf stable :think:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 04:02:56 AM
This one is for Sos24:
(https://i.imgur.com/Bkk5CLc.jpg)
Chana heating up on the old Coleman Peak 1.
The Peak one still had some fuel in it ( and was under pressure! ) after sitting in the garage for the past....6...8....12 months?
I added a few tablesppons of fresh fuel, pumped it up, and it fired up with one match. Truly a sturdy and reliable stove.
And, as can be seen in the photo, it has a nice low simmer feature.
(https://i.imgur.com/13vg3Zp.jpg)
Overlook the weight and the bulk and you'd think this was the greatest stove ever. :D
Chana got heated up and then Tuna and Tabasco was added at the end. ( Made with Tabasco, it has to be good! )
(https://i.imgur.com/KuNv6Ke.jpg)
If it looks a bit soupy, that is because I added a bit of water to help prevent scorching. ( Ask me how I know. :whistle: )
If it looks a bit messy, that is because I stirred frequently to help prevent scorching. ( Ask me how I know. :whistle: )
Blending Thai tuna with Indian chickpeas might not be a perfect marriage of flavors, but it worked really well. ( Must have been the Tabasco that tied it awl together..... :rofl: )
Post by: Sos24 on June 06, 2021, 04:04:58 AM
I try not to crack a pack until I'm on the highway, but as soon as I was up to speed I reach across to grab breakfast - some nice honey, vanilla and cranberry glazed nuts.
I was hungry, but I had to try to keep it slow. It was an effort, they were quite moreish.
Washed them down with a bit of water.
The first hour's not too bad, the day is young, energy is good, it's the first playthrough of songs.
200kms on, it's time for another snack. I don't want to crack into anything too nice, so it's a muesli bar, and some more water.
Another 100kms on, it's the worst part of the trip, sixty zones, traffic, lights, the works. Time for the big guns - out comes the biscuits. At this point eating is a distraction to avoid wanting to run people off the road.
The packet disappears over the next hour, and it's time for some Jerky. There's still a couple of biscuits left. Saving them for some variety later in the evening.
Another hour, and we're halfway through the day, time to crack the energy drink. It's super sweet and I'm in it for the long haul, so just a sip, and into the cup holder it goes.
Jerky is getting a bit old now, but it's a resealable pack, so it gets closed up and I reach back into the sack, I'm navigating by feel and out comes the berry nut mix.
There's really not much of it, and it hasn't hit the spot, so I go straight back in and get the orange nut mix too. It's a bit more flavoursome.
A growing pile of wrappers makes me worry I'm not going to make the rest of the day, so I have another sip of the energy drink, and settle in for another hour of no snacking.
The roads are good and we're well out of town, the only vehicles on the road are trucks, and its a nice easy surface, so the kms, and the time, slip past easily.
We're about 600kms in, and I'm feeling peckish again, so I grab the mini meal.
It's dense and crumbly, and very very dry. I take a bite, then jam it into the armrest. Some water to lubricate, then a sip of energy drink.
I last maybe twenty minutes, and it's time for another bite, same routine.
It's now a game of patience. I've got half a mini meal, half a pack of jerky, and a couple of biscuits to last me about three hours. I'm saving the tuna for arrival.
I finish off the energy drink. It's horrible stuff, sickly sweet. I'm on the home stretch now. I alternate between the scraps that are left, polishing off every crumb, by the time I'm done I've still got 90 minutes to go.
Not to worry though, the excitement of arrival is plenty to keep going on.
Finally, I pull into the yard.
I've been sitting in the cab for nearly 12 hours, and the bladder is quite full...so I do what I gotta do, and prepare for the final meal of the day - sweet chilli tuna.
It's dryer than I expected, the stuff in tins usually has a lot of oil, this stuff appears to be "sandwich ready" I guess that's good if you're putting it on bread and don't want to drain it, but it makes it a bit hard to swallow straight from the pack.
I finish it off in a couple of spork fulls, wash it down with some water. Take my collection of wrappers to the bin, and crawl onto my crap mattress for the night.
Love the recap. Sounds like a long day of driving and snacking.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 04:08:55 AM
Also, maybe it is possible to make something home cooked shelf stable :think:
Yes, it is.
In my younger days, I made some crude 'energy bars'. I forget where I got the recipe, but they were dense, compact, durable, lethal when throw hard, and more or less edible. Making them involved baking and re-baking the little bricks. The kept really well and I took them on camping and fishing trips. They were completely uninspiring, but they kept one going ( because after eating several for several days I was will ing to go anywhere and do anything for some good food. )
More recently, I made some 'granola bars" that I packaged in zip top bags and stored in the freezer. I'd take a few out and pack them on trips, hikes, or office lunches. Often they would sit around for days and days, but remained good and fairly tasty.
I might be tempted to make another batch of granola bars.....if I can find the recipe....
Post by: GearedForwards on June 06, 2021, 04:13:15 AM
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 04:15:38 AM
There's also hard tack :tu:
I've looked at recipes for that, but never had a go. I should.
....because who doesn't love hard tack........ :rofl:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 04:25:15 AM
Chow Day is winding down here. Made a mug of that delicious Licorice tea and opened up the M&M's
(https://i.imgur.com/P8sWbtz.jpg)
I'd never tried the caramel filled M&M's before. And I only got to try half of them...because Mrs Nix decided she needed to try some GSMRE luxury..... They were good. They won't replace peanut M&M's in my world, but I'd eat them again. :tu:
Post by: Sos24 on June 06, 2021, 04:33:44 AM
:iagree: I used somethings that I already had on a shelf. Some items, like the olives, I picked up at a super market. The Charms candy I found at a specialty store downtown. The rest I found at a couple different Gas Stations. I didn't keep track, but I spent a fair amount of money on this day's food.
I'll have some left over food and snacks for future adventures, but this was not 'budget dining'! :ahhh
It seems gas stations and convenience stores usually charge 25-50% more just for the “convenience” factor. I’ve gotten in the habit of trying to avoid convenience stores because of that. Fortunately at home, the nearest grocery store is at the same intersection as the nearest convenience store and the next closest is still within a mile and usually a quick trip because smaller. Even when traveling, I’ll try finding out where the nearest grocery store is.
Post by: Alan K. on June 06, 2021, 04:38:00 AM
:rofl:They are a staple for me. I often have a zone bar as a meal replacement when I can't face eating anything else and I always have a few different flavors of them in my EDC bag and my 24/48/72 hour bags. What this challenge has taught me is that I can put together other shelf stable foods that are nearly as convenient as the Zone bars, although, they may require some heating or other preparation, in a package that takes up just a little more space than the box or bag of Zone bars always has. Also, don't forget your spork and your hot sauce!
( I've had some Zone bars in the past ( several years ago ). I thought they were pretty good. But my memory might be faulty there. )
Post by: Sos24 on June 06, 2021, 05:04:18 AM
Ate the rest of the beef stroganoff, this time cooked per directions with boiling water. I also made some of hot chocolate mix while waiting for the food to rehydrate.
The freeze dried meal is definitely better when made in accordance with the directions. I think the solar bag isn’t bad if you will have sun and same prep as cold soaked.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210606/7a061f96d0d7fb9b5021b1bee0d8718f.jpg)
Shockingly I became rather full after and didn’t even go in for pudding, remaining half or ice cream sandwich or other snacks/lunch. It makes me a little disappointed. I might have to try the tuna or beef/cheese stick tomorrow, just because.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 05:32:03 AM
... don't forget your spork and your hot sauce!
Words to live by. :tu:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 05:36:38 AM
I also made some of hot chocolate mix while waiting for the food to rehydrate.
I, too, had one of my hot chocolate mixes. Not bad....and it made me feel sleepy. Insulin comas are like that, I guess.... :rofl:
I've got a fair bit of food left over and might snack on some tomorrow, as well.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 05:54:30 AM
First off: this was a fun challenge! A big thank you to everyone who joined in and participated with enthusiasm and good humor ( the attitude, not the ice cream. ;) ). I awl-ways find that the peeps here at MTo know how to have fun and make the most of a challenge. You guys make doing these challenges worthwhile.
I had fun searching out some items that I don't usually look for or eat. ( I have some extras that just didn't make it into the GSMRE. They'll get used over time, I'm sure. ) I had fun putting the GSMRE together. It was fun to use it ( or not ) today for meals, as such they were. And I enjoyed messing around with some stoves. ( I'm not surprised Barry has a small collection. Mine seems to be growing, too. )
By the end of the day, I had consumed only about 1400 Kcal.
This is far short of the 2400 Kcal target, but conditions and exertions seemed to suppress my appetite until evening. One could blame the GSMRE design for not being more appetizing, but I really think it was being hot, thirsty, and hiking hard in the middle of the day that killed my interest in food.
I had been looking forward to my freeze-dried breakfast, but that was a disappointment. Still, I'm sure I'll be tempted to try additional freeze dried meals in the future. ( I've used them often enough in the past. ) I'll continue to be careful not to add excessive water, but overly hydrated food is probably better than under-rehydrated food.
Highlights for me were the seasoned olives and the Chana masala. Those were quite good and are likely to show up on Nix camping trips in the future. The Chana was a bit heavy ( like an actual MRE ), but I think it would be great used on car-camping trips.
I have to go back through the thread and re-visit some of the great meal ideas you awl put together. Sounds like a nice task to do with a cup of instant sweetened with some condensed milk. Future trips will require meals and GSMRE's! :D :tu:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 06, 2021, 06:01:29 AM
Really nice GSMRE's!
I'm impressed with Reamer Punch's keto GSMRE! I liked!
Comis also assembled a looking tasty GSMRE. (I'm a big fan of noodles). The hot pot looked Good!
Aleph and his Grandpa Continuation War eating device! Wow! That's a great historic piece!
Mags, I hope the U-boat crew didn't noticed the goodies... (The tray remembered me of Steve1989, the MRE guy...)
McStitchy, all fingers in place, I hope
. Nice stove!Sos! Great GSMRE! Nice idea put some whiskey on It! (I believe the italian MRE have something alchoolic). Nice have a tot.
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Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 06:11:29 AM
Looking forward to seeing you and Vitor break out your GSMRE's soon! :cheers:
Post by: Sos24 on June 06, 2021, 06:11:31 AM
I, too, had one of my hot chocolate mixes. Not bad....and it made me feel sleepy. Insulin comas are like that, I guess.... :rofl:
I've got a fair bit of food left over and might snack on some tomorrow, as well.
My hot chocolate is pure cacoa beans roasted and brewed like coffee so it isn’t sweet. It is actually even keto.
I was so full, I didn’t even go for my ice cream at the end. I ate about 1800 calories in total, so I think I have about half my MRE left.
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 06:12:59 AM
My hot chocolate is pure cacoa beans roasted and brewed like coffee so it isn’t sweet. It is actually even keto.
:like: Mine was designed for.....'carb loading'. :rofl:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 06, 2021, 06:15:38 AM
Nix! Great GSMRE! I liked the link with the older MRE's. Spam, M&M, Charms... Missed the Addams chewing gum.
Sorry If my memory failed to mention all great GSMRE that i saw here.
I will have to postpone our "Chow day" because I and my boy are in quarantine away from each other. We are ok (negative), but keeping all caution possible. And It is a challenge perfect to do together.
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Post by: Fast Bill on June 06, 2021, 06:53:24 AM
Especially great to read so much Spork, and titanium spork, action. :like: :cheers:
Post by: magentus on June 06, 2021, 09:22:27 AM
:iagree: terrific write up Seamonster. Sorry your mattress is crap
Nice write up. :tu: And sounds like a successful trip! :like:
Post by: magentus on June 06, 2021, 09:24:54 AM
Which one of you has access to the Star Wars stuff? :D
Post by: McStitchy on June 06, 2021, 11:52:24 AM
Chow day 17:40ish ( Dinner ):
This one is for Sos24:
(https://i.imgur.com/Bkk5CLc.jpg)
Chana heating up on the old Coleman Peak 1.
The Peak one still had some fuel in it ( and was under pressure! ) after sitting in the garage for the past....6...8....12 months?
I added a few tablesppons of fresh fuel, pumped it up, and it fired up with one match. Truly a sturdy and reliable stove.
And, as can be seen in the photo, it has a nice low simmer feature.
(https://i.imgur.com/13vg3Zp.jpg)
Overlook the weight and the bulk and you'd think this was the greatest stove ever. :D
Chana got heated up and then Tuna and Tabasco was added at the end. ( Made with Tabasco, it has to be good! )
(https://i.imgur.com/KuNv6Ke.jpg)
If it looks a bit soupy, that is because I added a bit of water to help prevent scorching. ( Ask me how I know. :whistle: )
If it looks a bit messy, that is because I stirred frequently to help prevent scorching. ( Ask me how I know. :whistle: )
Blending Thai tuna with Indian chickpeas might not be a perfect marriage of flavors, but it worked really well. ( Must have been the Tabasco that tied it awl together..... :rofl: )
:drool:
Post by: McStitchy on June 06, 2021, 11:54:40 AM
Yes, it is.
In my younger days, I made some crude 'energy bars'. I forget where I got the recipe, but they were dense, compact, durable, lethal when throw hard, and more or less edible. Making them involved baking and re-baking the little bricks. The kept really well and I took them on camping and fishing trips. They were completely uninspiring, but they kept one going ( because after eating several for several days I was will ing to go anywhere and do anything for some good food. )
More recently, I made some 'granola bars" that I packaged in zip top bags and stored in the freezer. I'd take a few out and pack them on trips, hikes, or office lunches. Often they would sit around for days and days, but remained good and fairly tasty.
I might be tempted to make another batch of granola bars.....if I can find the recipe....
:rofl:
I'd be interested :D
Post by: McStitchy on June 06, 2021, 01:10:13 PM
...
McStitchy, all fingers in place, I hope
...
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:cheers:
No worries, I didn't use a saw. I had a little hatched to spilt the kinglings :2tu:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 02:32:05 PM
:iagree: terrific write up Seamonster. Sorry your mattress is crap
Hey, at least he has a mattress......no need to be envious.
Post by: Alan K. on June 06, 2021, 04:19:42 PM
Camp Stoves are something I think everyone should own if you honestly have the space to store them and use them. They should be in every home for emergency use even if you never go camping. I haven't been camping in years, but I can have a hot meal when there's a power failure. I used to have an irrational need to buy Coleman camp stoves (the big, green, two burner stoves) every time I found one at a garage sale for under $20. Most were barely used or in as new condition in their original boxes and were around $5 to $15. I did get one for only $2. When I bought a stove that was missing parts and non-functional I finally had to admit I had a problem. I'm down to maybe 4 or 5 now. :whistle:
Post by: McStitchy on June 06, 2021, 04:58:22 PM
Hey, at least he has a mattress......no need to be envious.
:rofl:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 06:17:49 PM
When I bought a stove that was missing parts and non-functional I finally had to admit I had a problem. I'm down to maybe 4 or 5 now. :whistle:
:rofl:
Great point about non-camping uses. :tu:
I've used my 'camping' stoves on numerous occasions during power outages as well as cool weather picnics. Even if MRs Nix and I are just going for a scenic drive, I'll toss a camping stove in the car ( along with the fixin's for hot tea ). We enjoy just stopping somewhere with a view and brewing up a hot mug of tea with a snack. And....maybe just to have a sense of self-reliance...if we go on cross-country road trips, I'll pack along a small kettle and stove of some sort.
Messing around with the new Trangia--hidden by the pot stand/windscreen this morning....and using some of my GSMRE leftovers:
(https://i.imgur.com/QQaS0tM.jpg)
A little winding this morning, but the Trangia didn't seem to mind too much, aside from the occasional gust & flare. I'm not sure how much the stand acts like a wind break, but for larger pots it is a great little pot stand.
The coffee was fine. :D
Post by: Sos24 on June 06, 2021, 06:53:27 PM
Chow day 17:40ish ( Dinner ):Gotta love those Coleman Stoves and that Spicy chai looks awesome.
This one is for Sos24:
(https://i.imgur.com/Bkk5CLc.jpg)
Chana heating up on the old Coleman Peak 1.
The Peak one still had some fuel in it ( and was under pressure! ) after sitting in the garage for the past....6...8....12 months?
I added a few tablesppons of fresh fuel, pumped it up, and it fired up with one match. Truly a sturdy and reliable stove.
And, as can be seen in the photo, it has a nice low simmer feature.
(https://i.imgur.com/13vg3Zp.jpg)
Overlook the weight and the bulk and you'd think this was the greatest stove ever. :D
Chana got heated up and then Tuna and Tabasco was added at the end. ( Made with Tabasco, it has to be good! )
(https://i.imgur.com/KuNv6Ke.jpg)
If it looks a bit soupy, that is because I added a bit of water to help prevent scorching. ( Ask me how I know. :whistle: )
If it looks a bit messy, that is because I stirred frequently to help prevent scorching. ( Ask me how I know. :whistle: )
Blending Thai tuna with Indian chickpeas might not be a perfect marriage of flavors, but it worked really well. ( Must have been the Tabasco that tied it awl together..... :rofl: )
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2021, 07:10:07 PM
:rofl:
Great point about non-camping uses. :tu:
I've used my 'camping' stoves on numerous occasions during power outages as well as cool weather picnics. Even if MRs Nix and I are just going for a scenic drive, I'll toss a camping stove in the car ( along with the fixin's for hot tea ). We enjoy just stopping somewhere with a view and brewing up a hot mug of tea with a snack. And....maybe just to have a sense of self-reliance...if we go on cross-country road trips, I'll pack along a small kettle and stove of some sort.
Messing around with the new Trangia--hidden by the pot stand/windscreen this morning....and using some of my GSMRE leftovers:
(https://i.imgur.com/QQaS0tM.jpg)
A little winding this morning, but the Trangia didn't seem to mind too much, aside from the occasional gust & flare. I'm not sure how much the stand acts like a wind break, but for larger pots it is a great little pot stand.
The coffee was fine. :D
Post by: Borg on June 06, 2021, 07:27:13 PM
So is the lesson to learn here that we carry too much for 1 day ? :D it's a tough one as you may be glad of it the next, better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it i think
Isn’t 3 sporks a badge or something. This might be a good time to capture and request it.
Good point, i totally missed that, next time, there is also one for cooking outdoors that i might just go for :cheers:
Post by: Sos24 on June 06, 2021, 07:34:56 PM
Camp Stoves are something I think everyone should own if you honestly have the space to store them and use them. They should be in every home for emergency use even if you never go camping. I haven't been camping in years, but I can have a hot meal when there's a power failure. I used to have an irrational need to buy Coleman camp stoves (the big, green, two burner stoves) every time I found one at a garage sale for under $20. Most were barely used or in as new condition in their original boxes and were around $5 to $15. I did get one for only $2. When I bought a stove that was missing parts and non-functional I finally had to admit I had a problem. I'm down to maybe 4 or 5 now. :whistle:
:agree: A camp stove and some additional emergency preps should be in every home. The coleman camp stoves are awesome and so reliable. Now, there are so many options for relatively cheap that take up little to no room, that it would be easy to get and store just fore emergencies.
Having a means to make a hot beverage or meal during an unexpected “emergency” is important, I think for the mental impact as much as physical.
What is funny is the “emergency” aspect is what led me to purchase the camp stove that I now use all the time. It was small and versatile, so I figured it would be perfect for putting in the car or bag. When I got it, I wanted to make sure I was familiar with how to use it. In the process, I realized that just sitting outside and making a cup of coffee over that little stove did something for me mentally. Now, it is a habit that I do at least once (usually a couple times) a week.
Post by: McStitchy on June 06, 2021, 08:27:15 PM
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 08:28:03 PM
So is the lesson to learn here that we carry too much for 1 day ?
Great question.
From doing a bit of reading here are a few things I've learned:
• People engaged in active outdoor activities will use between 3000 and 7000 Kcal per day.
• Most US rations are designed to provide around 3600 Kcal or more per day. ( Rations vary with weather conditions.)
• The US "First Strike" ration provides 2400-2800 Kcal per day. The US DoD considers this a 'starvation' ration, meaning that soldiers will be functionally starving on this ration.
• The "First Strike" ration was designed to be compact and light, used for only 7 days at most, and suitable for 'eating on the go', no heating or cooking involved.
• The 2400 Kcal minimum was derived from studies that showed that while soldiers would technically be starving, the macronutrients were sufficient to maintain Soldier performance in the short term.
This is the reason we set the requirement for a 2400 Kcal minimum in this challenge. Now, it seems most of us consumed less than 2000 Kcal during the challenge. I think this reflects the conditions we experienced: we weren't very active for a full 24 hours, it wasn't bitterly cold ( from what people said ), and we awl slept in our own beds. ( Even SeaMonster got to sleep inside on a shabby matress. ) I'm willing to bet that had we done the challenge outside for 3 days or so, our calorie consumption would have gone up.
I continue to think that it is a good idea to pack a minimum of 2400 Kcal for a 24-hour stint of activity for short periods. And, as you said, it might be better to carry a little unused food than to find yourself wanting.... :tu:
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 08:31:26 PM
Now, it is a habit that I do at least once (usually a couple times) a week.
I totally relate. :tu:
I find using a small stove, disconnected from "the Grid", to be a pleasure. I derive a sense of self-reliance, independence, and confidence, in addition to just having fun and practicing some skills. :tu:
I probably like to use the BBQ for the same reasons. ( Plus the wood smoke flavor, of course. :D )
Post by: eamo on June 06, 2021, 08:39:16 PM
ok, chow day wrapup - I was working and didn't take as many pics as i thought i did; - chow in a bag with brukit which i didn't use
(https://i.imgur.com/J5MzWKm.jpg)
so, brekkie was ok, i'd eat it again but use a lot less honey, the flap jack was fine though.
(https://i.imgur.com/HZ4HUOG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GUCRUEc.jpg)
Lunch (chilli rice) was good I'd eat it again, had the rice cakes post main course with coffee
(https://i.imgur.com/xMfYjlT.jpg)
Dinner was the pasta
(https://i.imgur.com/QnPeLam.jpg)
and the cooking setup -
(https://i.imgur.com/2uqqsIV.jpg)
I ate everything except the graze flapjack so I consumed about 2700 calories, which is more then i burned during the 24 hours, i do need to work on my portion control.
Dinner was a pasta added what i thought was the right amount of water and ended up with pasta soup but i was hungry and i ate it, i washed dinner down with coffee and the packet of smokehouse nuts and veggies, very good but very calorific
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 08:45:29 PM
I bet some raisin or dried apple would have perked up those oats and made breakfast a bit more exciting. But I love oats, so you can't go by me. :D
How was the hot sauce? :think:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 06, 2021, 08:46:18 PM
You take care Hevy.
Which one of you has access to the Star Wars stuff? :D
Thanks Mags!
The answer is: We both! I reserved for my son awl of my Star Wars toys. And after I bought for him a little more. He likes Star Wars a lot.
The Clone Wars is his favorite animation.
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Post by: eamo on June 06, 2021, 08:49:41 PM
Eams -- it awl looked good and highly palatable.Didn't use the hot sauce I had planned on keeping it for dinner but my pasta turned into soup.
I bet some raisin or dried apple would have perked up those oats and made breakfast a bit more exciting. But I love oats, so you can't go by me. :D
How was the hot sauce? :think:
This was am awesome challenge Nix and thanks for organising!
Post by: magentus on June 06, 2021, 09:04:57 PM
Thanks Mags!:like: star wars will ease the pain for sure
The answer is: We both! I reserved for my son awl of my Star Wars toys. And after I bought for him a little more. He likes Star Wars a lot.
The Clone Wars is his favorite animation.
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Post by: magentus on June 06, 2021, 09:05:58 PM
Didn't use the hot sauce I had planned on keeping it for dinner but my pasta turned into soup.Which items of your MRE got thrown in the river then Eams?
This was am awesome challenge Nix and thanks for organising!
Post by: eamo on June 06, 2021, 09:19:28 PM
Which items of your MRE got thrown in the river then Eams?
I practice leave no trace Mags, so none, didn't have a saboteur sent from the U Boat this time around . . . .
Post by: magentus on June 06, 2021, 09:29:14 PM
Post by: eamo on June 06, 2021, 09:38:38 PM
D-day also stands for Dolly Day sniffI'm sure it does ::), I'm sure it does
How is Dolly these days ?
Post by: magentus on June 06, 2021, 10:12:47 PM
I'm sure it does ::), I'm sure it doesThat's a bit insensitive Eams. And on D-day as well. I'm susprised at you
How is Dolly these days ?
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 10:17:22 PM
Post by: Alan K. on June 06, 2021, 11:11:38 PM
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 11:19:35 PM
Now, did somebody really say there was a merit badge for this or was I delirious?
Yes, there is!
I requested a badge already..... :D
Post by: Nix on June 06, 2021, 11:23:43 PM
My problem is I'm a diabetic who has been specifically told by my doctor to avoid carbs.
I think that in general most of eat more carbs than is good for us. I'm not diabetic, but I still try to avoid excessive carbs, especially simple carbs.
I try to eat whole grains, legumes, and plants as my carb sources. While these have significant amounts of carbohydrate, they tend to be absorbed more slowly ( lower glycemic index ) and not trigger the same spikes in blood sugar and insulin response.
The GSMRE was a great excuse to have a bit of a "cheat day" for me. :D
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 07, 2021, 04:00:06 AM
Thanks Mags!
The answer is: We both! I reserved for my son awl of my Star Wars toys. And after I bought for him a little more. He likes Star Wars a lot.
The Clone Wars is his favorite animation.
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Post by: ReamerPunch on June 07, 2021, 01:02:26 PM
I noticed everybody was eating a lot of carbs. Noodles, cereals, and rice dishes are easy to find in a shelf stable format. My problem is I'm a diabetic who has been specifically told by my doctor to avoid carbs. They give you energy and help you feel full, but my body just doesn't process this stuff the way it used to and I'd kind of prefer not to die. I couldn't make a habit out of eating this way but it was okay for a day. I never had a blood sugar spike the whole day, even after eating the ramen noodles for lunch, because I spread everything out and interspersed my carb intake with enough protein to balance it out. I envy those of you who could and did treat yourselves to candy and sweets and I thank you for providing me with a vicarious pleasure. Now, did somebody really say there was a merit badge for this or was I delirious?
Not everybody ate a lot of carbs. :D
My GSMRE was 2500 Kcal but only 20g carbs. I started a low carb diet in May to lose some fat, and Nix suggested I do a low carb MRE, and it turned out quite nice. I wanted to include some items that I did not manage to find, but saw in a few MREs, like small packets of nuts, olives, single SPAM portions, peanut butter packs, etc. But I did have a few great items, and even some sweets.
Here's my content list again.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87273.msg2246470.html#msg2246470
And now we wait for that shiny new badge. :pok:
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 07, 2021, 01:05:53 PM
Chow Day 17:30ish :
Broke out the Dinner module. I was really looking forward to this meal.
(https://i.imgur.com/jVGxuoF.jpg)
Clockwise from top-left:
• Tuna fish ( As SeaMonster noted, this is dry packed with very little liquid. Makes for an easy carry. )
• Hydrant beverage powder, Lime ( Another low-calorie drink flavoring, but this one has some electrolytes. )
• M&M's ( Another military ration classic. During WW2, sales were limited to military buyers only. )
• Crackers with cheese ( I had difficulty finding small packages of crackers. 'Hardtack' is a classic ration item. These were my substitute. )
• Chana Masala ( Chickpeas in sauce. I love chickpeas. )
• Licorice tea (2) ( Non-caffeinated hot beverage useful for sitting around and telling exaggerated tales of adventure. )
• Hot Cocoa mix
• Center: Vegemite, small serving ( I'm completely jealous of the New Zealand and Australian rations that come with Vegemite. I love the stuff. Soooo much better than Marmite, too. )
I knew you had vegemite! :ahhh
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 07, 2021, 01:07:39 PM
Found a nice shady spot and broke out the Lunch module.
(https://i.imgur.com/E0CmE2j.jpg)
Clockwise from top left:
• Gatorade mix
• Sweetened condensed milk and tea
• Green olives with chili and thyme
• Spam ( an military ration classic! )
• Jalapeño Cashews ( I've had Jalapeño cashews in actual MREs, I suspect these are the exact ones. )
I wanted all those for my MRE but did not find any. :rant:
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 07, 2021, 01:08:39 PM
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I don't remember seeing anything about this in the Rules. :ahhh
Post by: Nix on June 07, 2021, 01:42:25 PM
I knew you had vegemite! :ahhh
I was sorry I didn't get to use it. I did save out the Vegemite and the cheese crackers to have as a snack yesterday, but the occasion did not present itself. Maybe today.....
Post by: Syncop8r on June 07, 2021, 02:04:11 PM
I intended participating in this challenge but I'm having issues with (not) being paid lately and was busy over the weekend anyway but I will have a go at it one day...
Post by: Syncop8r on June 07, 2021, 02:07:37 PM
I remember similar things when i was a kid but these were cig shaped with a little red end on them to simulate the burning cig and came in a packet like the real ones, i think they banned them as they claimed it encouraged children to start smoking :tu:We had (have?) these, unlike some others the packaging is not made to look like that of cigarettes.
Post by: Nix on June 07, 2021, 02:08:05 PM
Hope we'll get you for the next one! :tu:
Post by: Syncop8r on June 07, 2021, 02:10:06 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51227377434_0e94d8cb0a_z.jpg):dd:
That looks..... Fanta-stick.
Post by: Syncop8r on June 07, 2021, 02:12:36 PM
The day is over here now and I didn't touch the remaining Jerky or nut mix.
So some 573kcal are left from initial 2700kcal.
I've then consumed 2427kcal over the day :salute:
2700
-573
2127 :think:
Post by: Syncop8r on June 07, 2021, 02:17:30 PM
Having a means to make a hot beverage or meal during an unexpected “emergency” is important, I think for the mental impact as much as physical.I remember watching some silly TV programme where they drop survival experts in the middle of nowhere with only a few items and they must survive for a few days. There was a British (RAF?) guy who managed to somehow make tea one morning and he explained that it was great for morale to be able to do things like that that you would normally do back in the real world.
Post by: Syncop8r on June 07, 2021, 02:18:48 PM
Sorry for your troubles, Sync! :(Thanks and well done on putting together such a great challenge. :salute:
Hope we'll get you for the next one! :tu:
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 07, 2021, 02:27:58 PM
I remember watching some silly TV programme where they drop survival experts in the middle of nowhere with only a few items and they must survive for a few days. There was a British (RAF?) guy who managed to somehow make tea one morning and he explained that it was great for morale to be able to do things like that that you would normally do back in the real world.
I think you are referring to Dude, you're screwed and an episode with John Hudson. :salute:
Post by: Nix on June 07, 2021, 02:48:05 PM
2700
-573
2127 :think:
I think he was including the pint of Stout he drank, but wasn't listed in his ration,...and then tried doing maths. That's my best guess. :dunno:
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 07, 2021, 02:49:15 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on June 07, 2021, 03:04:55 PM
I think you are referring to Dude, you're screwed and an episode with John Hudson. :salute:That's the one, although it was called (apparently) Survive That here. I couldn't remember either title.
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 07, 2021, 04:21:24 PM
That's the one, although it was called (apparently) Survive That here. I couldn't remember either title.
This is the episode where he made tea. He had a tiny trad and a Victorinox Trekker with him as well.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78996.msg1780711.html#msg1780711
Post by: GearedForwards on June 07, 2021, 04:36:07 PM
Post by: Nix on June 07, 2021, 04:42:41 PM
This is the episode where he made tea. He had a tiny trad and a Victorinox Trekker with him as well.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78996.msg1780711.html#msg1780711
Trekker is brilliant SAK! :tu:
( you've got quite the memory, RP! )
Post by: Nix on June 07, 2021, 04:43:54 PM
Well now I'm trying to hunt down this show since I've watched every survivorman like 3 times in the last year :facepalm:
I think 2020 was the global equivalent of "Dude, you're Screwed."
Post by: GearedForwards on June 07, 2021, 05:07:30 PM
I think 2020 was the global equivalent of "Dude, you're Screwed."
And yet wearing 4 belt knives to go buy milk caused a stir at the corner shop :rant:
Post by: McStitchy on June 07, 2021, 06:53:28 PM
I don't remember seeing anything about this in the Rules. :ahhh
:dunno:
Post by: McStitchy on June 07, 2021, 06:58:42 PM
I'm just catching up on all your reports now. Well done everyone and it looks like much fun was had by all. :hatsoff:
I intended participating in this challenge but I'm having issues with (not) being paid lately and was busy over the weekend anyway but I will have a go at it one day...
Sorry to hear you having trouble :-\
We'll be ready shooting comments from the sidelines when you're doing yours :salute:
Post by: McStitchy on June 07, 2021, 07:00:42 PM
2700
-573
2127 :think:
Woah! Thanks buddy! I was a bit concerned having eaten so much :D
Post by: McStitchy on June 07, 2021, 07:05:51 PM
I think he was including the pint of Stout he drank, but wasn't listed in his ration,...and then tried doing maths. That's my best guess. :dunno:
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 07, 2021, 08:13:16 PM
Hevy, you take care ! I'm playing catchup with the posts over the last 2 days !Thanks Eamo! Vaccine scheduled here!
ok, chow day wrapup - I was working and didn't take as many pics as i thought i did; - chow in a bag with brukit which i didn't use
(https://i.imgur.com/J5MzWKm.jpg)
so, brekkie was ok, i'd eat it again but use a lot less honey, the flap jack was fine though.
(https://i.imgur.com/HZ4HUOG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GUCRUEc.jpg)
Lunch (chilli rice) was good I'd eat it again, had the rice cakes post main course with coffee
(https://i.imgur.com/xMfYjlT.jpg)
Dinner was the pasta
(https://i.imgur.com/QnPeLam.jpg)
and the cooking setup -
(https://i.imgur.com/2uqqsIV.jpg)
I ate everything except the graze flapjack so I consumed about 2700 calories, which is more then i burned during the 24 hours, i do need to work on my portion control.
Dinner was a pasta added what i thought was the right amount of water and ended up with pasta soup but i was hungry and i ate it, i washed dinner down with coffee and the packet of smokehouse nuts and veggies, very good but very calorific
Nice MRE!
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Post by: Nix on June 07, 2021, 08:19:31 PM
We'll be ready shooting comments from the sidelines when you're doing yours :salute:
Sidelines?
(https://getlighthouse.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/giphy-downsized.gif)
I'm already thinking about a "GSMRE Challenge -- Holiday Edition." :ahhh
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Post by: Barry Rowland on June 07, 2021, 09:54:34 PM
Post by: Sos24 on June 07, 2021, 11:18:39 PM
I remember watching some silly TV programme where they drop survival experts in the middle of nowhere with only a few items and they must survive for a few days. There was a British (RAF?) guy who managed to somehow make tea one morning and he explained that it was great for morale to be able to do things like that that you would normally do back in the real world.
This is the episode where he made tea. He had a tiny trad and a Victorinox Trekker with him as well.I actually have never watched this show, but have it saved to a watchlist. I guess it is time to start
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78996.msg1780711.html#msg1780711
Post by: Syncop8r on June 08, 2021, 12:14:44 AM
I remember an episode with Matt Graham, he didn't just survive the required number of days, he was actually living comfortably off the land and didn't seem to need rescuing.
Post by: comis on June 08, 2021, 06:40:41 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dude,_You%27re_ScrewedI did watch a fair amount of 'survival' shows back in the days, and Matt Graham is definitely one of the few legit characters on the topic. IIRC, he lived primitively for a long time by himself even way before he begun the shows, so some of those 'survival' scenario is probably like hanging in his usual dwellings.
I remember an episode with Matt Graham, he didn't just survive the required number of days, he was actually living comfortably off the land and didn't seem to need rescuing.
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 08, 2021, 06:58:44 PM
Post by: Alan K. on June 08, 2021, 08:19:02 PM
:hatsoff:
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 08, 2021, 08:42:24 PM
Those were my exact thoughts regarding the sardine can I had in my GSMRE. I liked them so much I got a bunch more, just to have around for a nice snack, or even to pack for an outing. :cheers:
Curious to see the Holiday MRE rules. :popcorn:
Post by: Nix on June 09, 2021, 12:28:40 AM
Nice large portions of sardines, not at all mushy and what made them Med style was they were packed with some olive slices and pepper flakes.
Sounds excellent! :tu:
Post by: Nix on June 10, 2021, 04:19:21 PM
Post by: comis on June 10, 2021, 05:52:10 PM
Thanks for the badge, Steve! :cheers:
:like: Thanks Steve!
Post by: McStitchy on June 10, 2021, 06:39:46 PM
Post by: Alan K. on June 10, 2021, 06:57:31 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 10, 2021, 11:20:46 PM
Post by: Nix on June 11, 2021, 01:02:32 AM
There's a badge? :think:
Oh, yeah! :cheers:
comis made up a badge* and Steve bribed Def to be able to award it. :tu:
:cheers:
* see the my badges, second from the left, just after the 30 Yeager badge. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/hNdTIkf.png)
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 11, 2021, 03:51:11 AM
Post by: Nix on June 13, 2021, 05:44:20 AM
How are you and Vitor doing with the quarantine? :think:
I hope everything is fine with you both and that awl are well! :tu:
Post by: ElevenBlade on June 13, 2021, 07:32:05 PM
I had opted to sit on the sideline and watch, because my daily food intake is very irregular, depending on where I am and what I'm doing that day. A few days I'll eat three square meals, but usually, I won't. Most days I will eat one meal in the early evening and have a snack later.
I kept my eyes peeled for camping and backpacking ideas, but also for the Get Home Bag in my car. For the longest time, I kept water and a bunch of meal replacement bars. The bars have long outlived their meaningful existence, without ever being consumed. The thought of having to tap into my GHB for sustenance is very real to me, as I have needed to do so twice.... before I ever had a GHB :facepalm: One such time found me eating a box of gas station chicken wings on Christmas Eve some years ago.
Based on awl of your experiences, I think I would feel most nourished with an actual MRE, rather than my own creation - I think one of the things that kept it interesting was the little odd and ends to everyone's meals... something I don't normally plan for myself. I'll be getting a couple for my car, just in case.
As for backpacking, I'm going to take a page out of Nix's dinner menu, and to Nix, I'll offer a tip. I've been known to buy those Thai Chili Tuna packets in bulk, and for what does feel like a balanced meal while giving you the stomach to get all your calories in, I combine a tuna packet with a packet of some sort of grain... Seeds of Change quinoa & brown rice is a good one. It's almost necessary with any Indian curry, it's like the flavor and heaviness in the sauce is taking the carbohydrate accompaniment into account. I've seen that chickpea curry at the store but never picked it up... and you can bet your doughnuts that I will.
Looking at the amount of food required for the challenge, and for real-life deployment, I wouldn't have made it past breakfast for this challenge. But it was certainly a good learning experience and great fun to follow. :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Nix on June 13, 2021, 07:53:37 PM
A standard camping meal for me is a packet of Tuna mixed with some instant ramen. I am going to experiment more with other grains.
A go-to meal for camping for me is freeze dried beans and instant rice. I mix 'em up in a bag for a single serving and add some chili powder, taco seasoning, or 'curry powder' ( if needed, sometimes seasoned beans are available in bulk from a local health food store. ). Rice and beans provides a full complement of essential amino acids (proteins) and keeps me going (if you know what I mean... )!
I recently found some instant* rice/quinoa/beans in a single serving portion. Knorr is stealing my ideas! :rant:
(https://i.imgur.com/9JfTKBe.jpg)
* Add water; boil for 10 minutes.
Post by: McStitchy on June 13, 2021, 08:04:52 PM
Post by: Nix on June 13, 2021, 08:10:26 PM
It is a one-serving portion, but it feels big enough to share with Mrs Nix. :tu:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 14, 2021, 01:32:11 AM
Hevy --Hello Nix! Sorry for late reply
How are you and Vitor doing with the quarantine? :think:
I hope everything is fine with you both and that awl are well! :tu:
We are still quarantining away from each other, counting the hours, but despite the phisical distance, we are well. (Missing a lot my little boy).
Family is ok. I was very worried, but now everything is calm.
Vitor is anxious to eat all delicacies together ( Watching Star Wars " the Bad Batch")
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Post by: Nix on June 14, 2021, 01:54:37 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 14, 2021, 04:46:05 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 14, 2021, 11:24:36 AM
Watching Star Wars " the Bad Batch"
Is that the prequel trilogy?
Post by: eamo on June 14, 2021, 11:26:13 AM
How does one get their badge ?
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 14, 2021, 11:42:31 AM
Good to hear things have settled Hevy :cheers:
How does one get their badge ?
You have to request it. Follow the instructions on this page:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,59292.0.html
The MRE badge is on page 7 of the badges section. In the "reason for badge" box copy/paste the link to your final post pertaining to the challenge, like your last MRE meal or conclusion.
Post by: eamo on June 14, 2021, 12:07:02 PM
You have to request it. Follow the instructions on this page:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,59292.0.html
The MRE badge is on page 7 of the badges section. In the "reason for badge" box copy/paste the link to your final post pertaining to the challenge, like your last MRE meal or conclusion.
Thank you 😊
It's a few years since I got one and I'd forgotten
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 14, 2021, 01:35:31 PM
Is that the prequel trilogy?It's between the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy.
It's immediately after Revenge of the Sith.
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Post by: magentus on June 14, 2021, 08:03:00 PM
It's between the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy.Is it set just after order 66?
It's immediately after Revenge of the Sith.
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 14, 2021, 08:42:16 PM
Is it set just after order 66?Yes Mags!
The order ocurs in the first episode!
(And makes a hook to Star Wars - Rebels).
It's a nice serie to watch. I'm holding to watch all episodes with my son.
(I'm a kind of Star Wars nerd... Or better saying a nerd about a bunch of things)
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 19, 2021, 02:18:38 PM
We are late with our GSMRE Chow Day, due being quarantining away from each other.
But now we are happy and enjoying a weekend together!
08:50 - Breakfast.
Chocolate cake was good. Polenguinho cheese was perfect.
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Post by: McStitchy on June 19, 2021, 02:26:24 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on June 19, 2021, 02:32:21 PM
I need cake.
Post by: Nix on June 19, 2021, 02:32:28 PM
Hello GSMRE team!
We are late with our GSMRE Chow Day, due being quarantining away from each other.
But now we are happy and enjoying a weekend together!
08:50 - Breakfast.
Chocolate cake was good. Polenguinho cheese was perfect.
:ahhh Excellent!
Post by: comis on June 19, 2021, 03:12:46 PM
Post by: Adam5 on June 19, 2021, 03:38:47 PM
Hello GSMRE team!
We are late with our GSMRE Chow Day, due being quarantining away from each other.
But now we are happy and enjoying a weekend together!
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That's great!
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 19, 2021, 03:45:17 PM
Hevy, any day starts with a chocolate cake is a good day! :cheers:A very good day!
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 19, 2021, 04:34:31 PM
Morning Joe for me and capuccino for the boy.
Guava sweet roll rocks!
Minichamp spatula helped to mix the beverages(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210619/1515161d939799fe5c125de42c55f2fe.jpg)
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Post by: Fast Bill on June 19, 2021, 05:39:48 PM
Post by: Nix on June 19, 2021, 07:11:12 PM
08:50 - Breakfast.
Chocolate cake was good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeGLtLayNUc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeGLtLayNUc)
Post by: ElevenBlade on June 19, 2021, 07:31:52 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeGLtLayNUc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeGLtLayNUc)
:rofl:
It's been said by many that Americans eat cake for breakfast anyway - Pancakes with syrup and butter. french toast with sugar, butter and berries and cream, biscuits made with lots of sugar, doughnuts with chocolate on top and custard inside. cinnamon rolls with icing.... I'm a big fan of french toast, I'll admit. But after realizing this peculiarity, I've started to eat doughnuts for dessert. :facepalm:
Post by: Nix on June 19, 2021, 07:40:45 PM
Post by: Borg on June 19, 2021, 07:44:35 PM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 19, 2021, 08:13:32 PM
Looking good there Hevy ... no Spork action ? :pok:No spork...
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 19, 2021, 08:23:30 PM
A rice with chicken, and veggies.
The little boy approved!
And some smoked bacon... Also very good
A very filling meal.
My boy prepared the meal :-)
(Also pictured, the Signature light that Nix sent to Vitor)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210619/0a568284047233c8c5e2dfd7fcd3f575.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210619/27186f0cf4b1cd8e80ff5f6de776c30c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210619/1a3ed7fb1e52d72e26ebc9ad87c5b4a4.jpg)
Some Tang grape flavoured to drink...
Post by: Nix on June 19, 2021, 08:56:00 PM
I haven't seen grape Tang here in the US for......20 years or more! :ahhh
Post by: McStitchy on June 19, 2021, 09:50:30 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on June 19, 2021, 11:46:37 PM
It's been said by many that Americans eat cake for breakfast anyway - Pancakes with syrup and butter. french toast with sugar, butter and berries and cream, biscuits made with lots of sugar, doughnuts with chocolate on top and custard inside. cinnamon rolls with icing.... I'm a big fan of french toast, I'll admit. But after realizing this peculiarity, I've started to eat doughnuts for dessert. :facepalm:Sometimes if I feel like dessert but don't have anything on hand I'll have something like honey or jam on toast instead, which probably isn't much different. :think:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 20, 2021, 03:09:41 AM
:like:It's my first Tang in 20 years!
I haven't seen grape Tang here in the US for......20 years or more! :ahhh
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 20, 2021, 03:15:29 AM
(Watching Star Wars: Bad Batch)
Oreo, more Polenguinho cheese, and a salty biscuit... Tang to wash It down!
My son was tolding me how Bobba Fett fell for the second time on the Sarlacc Pit...
The boy is a good storyteller!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210620/d99491c6affdf6285c04173664bea180.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210620/a72238aeddfd895ff4b2926d065b2bef.jpg)
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Post by: Sos24 on June 20, 2021, 03:27:19 AM
Post by: Nix on June 20, 2021, 03:32:38 AM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 20, 2021, 04:59:28 AM
I'm very happy now that the things calmed down.
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 20, 2021, 05:05:50 AM
Only a Cup Noodles. All meals were very filling. More than enough for my son in fact. At the end of the day, some food was left by us.
All day was very funny. We spent a lot of time together. A good quality time.
Thanks for all. Thanks for the challenge, thanks for the words.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210620/81d7a0b3be8e0590944c9c1eb2cf014c.jpg)
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Post by: Nix on June 20, 2021, 05:19:09 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on June 20, 2021, 05:22:51 AM
Have you finished quarantine completely or are you now quarantining together?
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 20, 2021, 09:00:27 AM
Have you ever noticed that quarantine sounds like Quentin Tarantino if you say his name too fast? :think:
Post by: Syncop8r on June 20, 2021, 11:11:09 AM
Have you ever noticed that quarantine sounds like Quentin Tarantino if you say his name too fast? :think:
Post by: McStitchy on June 20, 2021, 12:15:28 PM
Dinner time!
Only a Cup Noodles. All meals were very filling. More than enough for my son in fact. At the end of the day, some food was left by us.
All day was very funny. We spent a lot of time together. A good quality time.
Thanks for all. Thanks for the challenge, thanks for the words.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210620/81d7a0b3be8e0590944c9c1eb2cf014c.jpg)
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This challenge was fun :tu:
Post by: comis on June 20, 2021, 05:11:18 PM
Dinner time!This looks really familiar, so glad to see you and the little one being able to participate in the challenge together! Hope you'd have fun! :like:
Only a Cup Noodles. All meals were very filling. More than enough for my son in fact. At the end of the day, some food was left by us.
All day was very funny. We spent a lot of time together. A good quality time.
Thanks for all. Thanks for the challenge, thanks for the words.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210620/81d7a0b3be8e0590944c9c1eb2cf014c.jpg)
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Post by: Nix on June 20, 2021, 05:18:25 PM
Might have to work on that..... :D
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 20, 2021, 06:09:45 PM
Sounds like you guys had fun. :tu:We had a time away from each other. After completed the time and everyone tested, twice, we are reunited again.
Have you finished quarantine completely or are you now quarantining together?
The little boy spent his time in his grandma house.
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Post by: Sos24 on June 20, 2021, 07:39:12 PM
Post by: Sos24 on June 20, 2021, 07:50:30 PM
I still have a few leftover bits from my GSMRE.The remainder of mine was relocated to the hurricane supply cabinet, where hopefully remains uneaten until it is rotated out and replaced next year. The condiment pouch was moved to my travel bag where it originally came from.
Might have to work on that..... :D
Post by: eamo on June 20, 2021, 11:07:42 PM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 21, 2021, 04:57:45 AM
Great pics. Sounds like this challenge was the perfect post-quarantine event and fitting that it would finish on what is Father’s Day in the US. So Happy Father’s Day.Thank you very much Sos!
Yes! The challenge was really perfect!
My son enjoyed a lot the experience, asking many questions and wondering about survival scenarios.
I spent the sunday together with my kids.
Watching Star Wars with the boy, listening music and dancing with the girl!
It's not fathers day in my country, but I enjoyed every minute as like it was!
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 21, 2021, 04:58:14 AM
Great to see you both back in action Hevy :2tu:Thanks Eamo! I was missing it
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Post by: magentus on June 22, 2021, 01:07:51 PM
Good food
Good drinks
Good company
Star Wars
This is the way.
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 22, 2021, 02:15:28 PM
Bit late to this but looks like you two had a great day.This is the way!
Good food
Good drinks
Good company
Star Wars
This is the way.
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Post by: Nix on June 22, 2021, 02:40:17 PM
Post by: Alan K. on June 22, 2021, 04:02:32 PM
Post by: comis on June 22, 2021, 05:38:35 PM
This is the way!
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:like: :like: :like:
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Post by: McStitchy on June 22, 2021, 09:33:00 PM
:rofl:
Post by: Syncop8r on June 23, 2021, 01:07:16 AM
Post by: Nix on June 23, 2021, 01:47:20 AM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 23, 2021, 03:33:28 AM
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Post by: comis on June 23, 2021, 10:25:49 AM
.
:rofl:
I can't hardly wait to tell Mrs. what's on the New Year's menu...she will chop me in half even without the light saber. :D
Post by: Syncop8r on June 23, 2021, 10:53:53 AM
I was thinking of using these red curry and coconut milk sachets which I have used before when hiking and combining them with the rice which I haven't tried yet. The problem is in the past I have taken fresh vegetables to have with them (for a first night meal); GSMRE choices for vegetables are somewhat limited: without turning to whole dehydrated meals my choices are potato or kumara (sweet potato) mash, dried peas or onion flakes. It could also do with more protein (at home I would usually have tofu with red curry).
Also, some cooking would be required, therefore this meal would not fit the description of "ready to eat".
I shall keep looking...
Post by: Nix on June 23, 2021, 03:38:32 PM
Post by: Aloha on June 23, 2021, 05:26:07 PM
I have always been a fan of tuna so whether its in a pouch or tin I'm in. I can pretty much eat most food cold or fridge temp so heating is not always needed for me. As for a little stove to heat or boil water, I love the options of scrap wood for Sos's firebox stove. I looked at that stove but never pulled the trigger. I have a Trangia which gets fed Coleman white gas ( got it on sale ) and Heet yellow ( got on clearance ).
So many interesting approaches to this from all you daring peeps. I'm going to go thru this thread as its worth it.
Well done all and congrats to those who made it to the finish. :hatsoff:
Post by: Alan K. on June 26, 2021, 12:44:16 AM
Post by: Nix on June 26, 2021, 12:47:30 AM
Post by: McStitchy on June 26, 2021, 12:53:20 AM
Post by: magentus on June 26, 2021, 10:51:37 AM
Glad you're better now though Alan Ketchup :cheers:
Post by: Alan K. on June 26, 2021, 10:42:30 PM
One time when 'the force is strong in that one' is a phrase to be avoided.I was anticipating the stealthful evacuation of the rebels from Hoth, when I sneezed, and went all end of the death star. It was rather emotional and I needed a nap. :cry: I love that we can talk about knives, multitools, and Star Wars on MTO and never be off topic.
Glad you're better now though Alan Ketchup :cheers:
Post by: magentus on June 26, 2021, 10:53:57 PM
This is the way
Post by: Syncop8r on June 27, 2021, 01:30:47 AM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 27, 2021, 03:54:44 AM
:think:Wow! Now I have some things more to think about!
I never had figured It!
Post by: Syncop8r on June 27, 2021, 05:51:29 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on June 27, 2021, 05:57:31 AM
I can't confirm that, I would need to watch it again.OK, I just watched it and there are blaster sounds - unless they are the ship's blasters firing at rebel ships?
But then there is no sound in space, because space is a vacuum.... :think:
Post by: ElevenBlade on June 27, 2021, 02:59:48 PM
Post by: ElevenBlade on June 27, 2021, 03:03:53 PM
In my half conscious state.... :facepalm: :oops:
Post by: Nix on June 27, 2021, 07:01:27 PM
Post by: ElevenBlade on June 27, 2021, 07:14:30 PM
You just need some Coffee, Instant Type II.
:rofl: That's exactly what I had - instant coffee instead of the usual freshly ground... when seconds count.
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 30, 2021, 02:39:23 PM
Testing will be posted probably on Friday.
(https://i.imgur.com/13EIz4O.jpg)
Post by: Nix on June 30, 2021, 02:52:15 PM
:2tu:
Looking forward to the latest tests! :popcorn:
Post by: McStitchy on June 30, 2021, 03:21:33 PM
yay, they're here finally! Thanks so much, Jack! They're so pretty! :like:
Testing will be posted probably on Friday.
(https://i.imgur.com/13EIz4O.jpg)
:2tu:
...some say the P38 works better than the P51 :popcorn:
Post by: Syncop8r on July 01, 2021, 01:32:06 AM
...some say the P38 works better than the P51 :popcorn:Well it does have another engine...
Post by: McStitchy on July 01, 2021, 01:42:47 AM
...and is faster :salute:
Post by: Nix on July 01, 2021, 01:52:47 AM
Post by: Alan K. on July 01, 2021, 11:31:58 PM
Post by: McStitchy on July 01, 2021, 11:44:02 PM
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/xFpSyiEzbKLLWLpYeY/giphy.gif?cid=82a1493bqllug421j4sal6xa14uxc8xywjub0txapzx6c5cj&rid=giphy.gif)
Post by: Syncop8r on July 01, 2021, 11:58:26 PM
Post by: Nix on July 02, 2021, 12:07:08 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 02, 2021, 12:15:38 AM
Or a:twak:n Me-Bf 109? :think:
Post by: Nix on July 02, 2021, 12:36:00 AM
ME BF-109? Easier to say Me-109.... ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/Xhb394W.png)
Post by: McStitchy on July 02, 2021, 08:23:28 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 02, 2021, 09:25:35 AM
TheYou too huh? :twak:Me-Bf 110 has another engine? :dunno:
Post by: McStitchy on July 02, 2021, 10:18:21 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 02, 2021, 10:54:58 AM
It is a Messerschmitt :dunno:
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It was called the Me 109 by Allied aircrew and some German aces, even though this was not the official German designation.
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Originally the aircraft was designated as Bf 109 by the RLM, since the design was submitted by the Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (literally "Bavarian Aircraft Works", meaning "Bavarian Aircraft Factory"; sometimes abbreviated B.F.W., akin to BMW) during 1935. The company was renamed Messerschmitt AG after 11 July 1938 when Erhard Milch finally allowed Willy Messerschmitt to acquire the company. All Messerschmitt aircraft that originated after that date, such as the Me 210, were to carry the "Me" designation. Despite regulations by the RLM, wartime documents from Messerschmitt AG, RLM and Luftwaffe loss and strength reports continued to use both designations, sometimes even on the same page.:salute:
Post by: Nix on July 02, 2021, 02:35:53 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 02, 2021, 03:41:37 PM
:b2t:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on July 02, 2021, 05:06:38 PM
Sorry for getting nerdy and off-topic! :oops:I like this linda of nerdy off topics.
:b2t:
McStitchy,
The Daimler-Benz DB-605 engine of the Me-109 was the same of the Me-110 and Me-210
V-12, inverted. And with a distinctive sound.
Distinctive, but not like the Twin Íon Engine (TIE) of the Empire fighters...
Post by: Alan K. on July 02, 2021, 06:42:37 PM
Post by: McStitchy on July 02, 2021, 07:09:27 PM
I like this linda of nerdy off topics.
McStitchy,
The Daimler-Benz DB-605 engine of the Me-109 was the same of the Me-110 and Me-210
V-12, inverted. And with a distinctive sound.
Distinctive, but not like the Twin Íon Engine (TIE) of the Empire fighters...
Cannot argue with that :D
The Daimler engine is quite a beast. But same goes for the Rolls-Royce Merlin (Spitfire or Mustang). There's something about it.... they just sound cool :D
https://youtu.be/jIXM1QkYlPw (https://youtu.be/jIXM1QkYlPw)
Post by: Syncop8r on July 03, 2021, 12:47:07 AM
OK then, back to Star Wars. :hatsoff::rofl:
Post by: Syncop8r on July 03, 2021, 01:07:33 AM
I struggle to love the Buchons.
Some other interesting sounding engines:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBUKiKvl29Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq78ZocOAkY
Post by: Nix on July 03, 2021, 01:11:22 AM
The first time I saw a Bf 109 (in a War Museum) I was struck by how small it was...
Like a small sports car. :o
Post by: Nix on July 07, 2021, 09:22:50 PM
Mrs Nix was out for lunch with a friend, so I dug out the Spam. Single....
(https://i.imgur.com/j1ZImPx.jpg)
The chopped Spam went into a skillet with some chopped onions and pepper. Once that had sizzled up nicely, I added an egg and some cheese. Once it was all melted and cooked, it got served right in the skillet and topped with some Yellow Bird Serrano hot sauce.
(https://i.imgur.com/nVON0Ql.jpg)
Spork, of course.
The key here is to be patient and let that mess sizzle away and get a good deep crust....
(https://i.imgur.com/zhWFdcQ.jpg)
T'was filling and good! :2tu:
Post by: McStitchy on July 07, 2021, 09:52:17 PM
Post by: Nix on July 07, 2021, 10:11:55 PM
Upcycling...? Spam doesn't need to be upcycled! :twak:
Post by: McStitchy on July 07, 2021, 11:03:20 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on July 07, 2021, 11:07:49 PM
Post by: ElevenBlade on July 07, 2021, 11:25:37 PM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on July 08, 2021, 03:05:14 AM
Good job Nix.
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Post by: Adam5 on July 08, 2021, 03:13:45 AM
Sizzle Pork And Mmmm!
Post by: Nix on July 08, 2021, 03:28:12 AM
Post by: magentus on July 09, 2021, 04:54:09 PM
Post by: Nix on July 09, 2021, 05:04:15 PM
Post by: Alan K. on July 10, 2021, 02:04:31 AM
Post by: Nix on July 10, 2021, 03:34:16 AM
Another modern art masterpiece. Not sure if it should be eaten or displayed under glass. :cheers:
That's awl water under the bridge at this point.... :rofl:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on August 21, 2021, 04:29:26 PM
(After a long time in our over bureaucratic customs)
Thank you very much Nix!
The boy loved each part of the gift!
He's very happy!
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Post by: McStitchy on August 21, 2021, 06:54:48 PM
:like:
Post by: Nix on August 21, 2021, 07:11:15 PM
Hevy & Vitor did the longest (involuntary) testing of their GSMRE....without a spork!
I thought Vitor had earned another prize for his patience and participation. :tu:
Post by: Sos24 on August 22, 2021, 04:09:56 AM
Awesome gift Nix.
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on August 23, 2021, 03:39:33 PM
Yesterday, he brewed his first coffee!
(Thanks Nix, that coffee is great!)
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Post by: Nix on August 23, 2021, 03:59:37 PM
I have to admit to feeling slightly awkward and self-conscious sending coffee to Brazil! :rofl:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on August 23, 2021, 04:10:42 PM
Is impressive how Vitor is patient, for a kid.
I rewarded him a couple of weeks ago with some more Star Wars toys. Just because he's a great boy!
It's great for us participate from the challenges on MT.o together!
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Post by: Nix on August 23, 2021, 04:20:18 PM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on August 23, 2021, 04:24:34 PM
Hevy, I've started carrying those little coffee bags instead of packets of instant. I think it tastes better.Nix, my wife loved that idea of those little coffee bags. Now I'm trying to find some for our trips (missing our trips to see the sea...) Is by far a best option to the instant coffee!
I have to admit to feeling slightly awkward and self-conscious sending coffee to Brazil! :rofl:
Vítor shared some coffee with me, and I must say that Folger's coffee is really great! It brought some memories from the coffee we had in our farm years ago.
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Post by: Nix on August 23, 2021, 04:27:51 PM
Nix, my wife loved that idea of those little coffee bags. Now I'm trying to find some for our trips (missing our trips to see the sea...) Is by far a best option to the instant coffee!
Vítor shared some coffee with me, and I must say that Folger's coffee is really great! It brought some memories from the coffee we had in our farm years ago.
I find it to be surprisingly nice to drink.
There must be some like that in Brazil! :ahhh
Now I'm sorry I didn't include a few extra! :rofl:
Post by: AlephZero on August 28, 2021, 05:08:07 PM
:D
Post by: Nix on August 28, 2021, 05:22:06 PM
Maybe early December?
Post by: Sos24 on August 29, 2021, 03:32:54 AM
Nix, my wife loved that idea of those little coffee bags. Now I'm trying to find some for our trips (missing our trips to see the sea...) Is by far a best option to the instant coffee!I don’t know how easily it is found in Brazil, but here they sell tea bags (disposable and reusable) designed to be filled by you, which can also be used with coffee. This could be an option, if you can’t find the ready made coffee bags.
Vítor shared some coffee with me, and I must say that Folger's coffee is really great! It brought some memories from the coffee we had in our farm years ago.
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For trips, I like to use a collapsible pour over method. Here is a picture of one I have. There are also ones made of silicone.
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Post by: AlephZero on August 29, 2021, 05:32:04 PM
I had tossed out the idea of a "Holiday Edition".
Maybe early December?
Sounds good! :tu:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on August 29, 2021, 05:47:41 PM
I find it to be surprisingly nice to drink.Nix. Thank you again! You are great!
There must be some like that in Brazil! :ahhh
Now I'm sorry I didn't include a few extra! :rofl:
I found It very good. It's very well ballanced.
We have coffee in Brazil with good quality, but in tea bags is very uncommon. That's a really good idea! Wish It became more widespread.
My wife loved that idea! My mom also!
The hard part is to find a good coffee in tea bags that match the very specific taste for coffee of my two ladies.
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on August 29, 2021, 05:50:38 PM
I don’t know how easily it is found in Brazil, but here they sell tea bags (disposable and reusable) designed to be filled by you, which can also be used with coffee. This could be an option, if you can’t find the ready made coffee bags.Thank you very much Sos!
For trips, I like to use a collapsible pour over method. Here is a picture of one I have. There are also ones made of silicone.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210829/9de9d0f27c3c9734aa07cc859e3efa4e.jpg)
That's a great solution! I believe that I can find the teabags.
And the individual filter will be perfect for my mom!
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on September 05, 2021, 06:58:13 PM
Vitor made coffee for us today, under my supervision.
We gave a box for my mom. She's aproved! (She's very exigent about coffee)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210905/c6ec2a07a938b726c05323f0c39ad032.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210905/6ff4c0cf34af3181e1082a9d7caf053b.jpg)
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Post by: Nix on September 05, 2021, 07:12:35 PM
Post by: Fireman on September 14, 2021, 11:57:53 AM
I had tossed out the idea of a "Holiday Edition".
Maybe early December?
Do it!