Post by: Nix on March 15, 2022, 08:11:44 PM
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The first GSMRE challenge last year was great fun (for me anyway) and stimulated some great discussion and ideas for quick and easy meals. Because the Soldier On! challenge (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87754.0.html) is also running currently, this seemed like a great time to get another GSMRE going.
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 of a US MRE was designed to be 5 years, but many are eaten decades later. Who knows how long these things really last......? :dunno:
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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 the GSMRE challenge was born.
In this repeat challenge, participants….we euphemistically 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’ version from items readily found shops, stores, gas stations, or online. A ‘GSMRE’.
Each diner will create a 24-hour ration according to his or her dietary preferences. Post a snapshot of the completed GSMRE by 16 April 22 to show it is completed. We’ll leave the GSMRE on the shelf for a week, then all consume our ‘rats’ on the same day, Saturday, 23 April 22.
I’m hoping this challenge will again spark some ideas for food and fuel to take on hikes, camping trips, or that escape to the hills when the zombie apocalypse arrives. The last GSMRE challenge saw some great meal ideas! If nothing else, it should be fun…and filling.
Unfamiliar with MRE’s? :think:
Don’t worry, there are many resources out there. Complete menu lists are available on-line and videos abound on the Youtube. A a starting point, here’s a link to a review by YouTube legend Steve1989 of a Ukrainian 24-hour ration:
Steve1989MREInfo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID_eFoIemjU)
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. Post a photo of the contents on 16 April, 2022.
• 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 to pack, 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.
• 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! Eat what you like, and tell us why you did or didn’t eat some components
• DO make your ration tasty and appealing. One of the challenges of military ration designers is get troops to eat all their food. Hint: hot sauce is your friend.
• 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. These are the only beverages permitted during chow day, so plan well. 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. However, camping stoves and ration heaters are permitted.
• 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 and a real morale booster. 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 8L size maximum.
How the GSMRE challenge will be run:
✓ Today…until storage day: diners will sign up and begin assembling their “Gas Station MRE’s”.
✓ April 16, 2022, aka “Storage Day”: Each participant will post a photo of their packed up GSMRE and store it in the proverbial “cool, dry spot” for a week.
✓ April 23, 2022, 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 in the field…but you are entirely reliant on your GSMRE (and water as needed). 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!”
✓ April 24, 2022: GSMRE survivors 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 survivors know what worked...and what didn't!
If you are ready to grab a spork or ration spoon, fill your haversack, and try something new, sign up! (And, by-the-bye, there is a merit badge for those who complete the challenge. :tu:)
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“Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew.”
― Samwise Gamgee
Post by: Nix on March 15, 2022, 08:22:04 PM
Post by: GearedForwards on March 15, 2022, 08:43:23 PM
I'll assemble per instructions but may not eat all of it based on whatever my calorie allowance is at the time. I finally get to use my MSR Pocket Rocket :ahhh
Post by: GearedForwards on March 15, 2022, 08:43:44 PM
02: GearedForwards
Post by: Nix on March 15, 2022, 10:06:45 PM
I didn't manage to eat awl my GSMRE during the last one.... :rofl:
Post by: RF52 on March 15, 2022, 10:12:57 PM
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
Post by: RF52 on March 15, 2022, 10:13:36 PM
Post by: Nix on March 15, 2022, 10:22:42 PM
Just a small question. Isn't 2 gallons more like 8 liters 🤔
:doh:
Fixed...... :D
Post by: GearedForwards on March 15, 2022, 10:24:45 PM
Post by: Nix on March 15, 2022, 10:31:02 PM
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Here's a shot of last year's GSMRE with some objects for scale:
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Post by: RF52 on March 15, 2022, 10:31:59 PM
:doh::cheers:
Fixed...... :D
Another question, if I choose freezedried meal(s), do I have to use open flame to heat the water or is it enough to know/explain how to do it? :dunno:
It's kind of strict with open flames at work with bio gas powered buses :facepalm:
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Post by: Nix on March 15, 2022, 10:35:05 PM
:cheers:
Another question, if I choose freezedried meal(s), do I have to use open flame to heat the water or is it enough to know/explain how to do it? :dunno:
It's kind of strict with open flames at work with bio gas powered buses :facepalm:
This is MTo, so.... SAFETY IS ALWAYS, AT LEAST, THIRD! :ahhh
(If you have a safety issue, it is permissible to cheat, and use hot water from a SAFE source. ;))
Post by: RF52 on March 15, 2022, 10:36:11 PM
I always put safety in at least top 5 :tu:
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Post by: Nix on March 15, 2022, 10:37:20 PM
Post by: GearedForwards on March 15, 2022, 10:55:08 PM
Nix... I couldn't possible do that *glances at the several SAKs bought within the last 12 months for 'challenges'* too many more times after this :whistle:
Post by: Santos on March 15, 2022, 11:37:58 PM
Post by: Nix on March 15, 2022, 11:38:30 PM
So you're saying that I must use a challenge as an excuse to buy new gear?
Not really an excuse....more.... a requirement.... :rofl:
Post by: Nix on March 15, 2022, 11:39:04 PM
This is going to sound weird but I'd like to participate but then I will be Airborne on the 22nd of April and due to mystical powers the 23rd will only exist for me for 40 minutes. :dunno:
Santos, LEAD THE WAY! :salute:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on March 16, 2022, 01:10:39 AM
Of course WE are ready for more fun!
Hevy and Vítor ready for one more GSMRE challenge!
We enjoyed a lot the last one, and I and my son (or clone) were expecting for the next.
We had great moments together learning about MRE, selecting the items (for dismay of Mrs Hevy) and eating all the stuff.
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on March 16, 2022, 01:12:28 AM
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
Post by: Nix on March 16, 2022, 01:42:09 AM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2022, 02:04:13 AM
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
Post by: Nix on March 16, 2022, 02:08:00 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2022, 02:54:35 AM
Post by: Nix on March 16, 2022, 03:07:53 AM
:ahhh :cheers: :ahhh. This is a great time buddy! I had a blast on the last one.
I'm looking forward to it. Still have a few components left over from last year's....... :facepalm:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2022, 03:16:37 AM
Post by: GearedForwards on March 16, 2022, 03:52:11 AM
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Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on March 16, 2022, 05:18:57 AM
i may be away during the last week of April/beginning of May,so,my chow day pics may be postponed.
even if i don't complete the challenge,i will have learnt something
Post by: MichaelGT83 on March 16, 2022, 01:23:43 PM
Also, as a thought, how does claiming the GSMRE badge in parallel with another challenge work? With it not being a "traditional" challenge badge, could we claim it whilst still going through the Soldier On! badge? I don't want to be brought up in front of High Command for misdemeanours in the field. Again. :ahhh
Post by: GearedForwards on March 16, 2022, 04:00:00 PM
I'm going to tentatively consider this. I'm watching football that day, thankfully at home which will make it easier, but it will mean I'd have to consider my participation. Especially as there'd normally be a few pints consumed on the day as well. :drink:
Also, as a thought, how does claiming the GSMRE badge in parallel with another challenge work? With it not being a "traditional" challenge badge, could we claim it whilst still going through the Soldier On! badge? I don't want to be brought up in front of High Command for misdemeanours in the field. Again. :ahhh
The rules encourage you to provide beverages and things to improve morale :pok:
Post by: Farmer X on March 16, 2022, 05:22:59 PM
Post by: Nix on March 16, 2022, 07:19:46 PM
Also, as a thought, how does claiming the GSMRE badge in parallel with another challenge work? With it not being a "traditional" challenge badge, could we claim it whilst still going through the Soldier On! badge? I don't want to be brought up in front of High Command for misdemeanours in the field. Again. :ahhh
Heheheh.....should not a be a problem. This is not a 30-day challenge and not a knife challenge, so you should have no problem claiming both badges. :tu:
Post by: Nix on March 16, 2022, 07:23:45 PM
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
Post by: MichaelGT83 on March 16, 2022, 10:19:43 PM
The rules encourage you to provide beverages and things to improve morale :pok:
I'm not sure 6 pints of Joey Holt's finest bitter in the pub afterwards truly counts towards the spirit of packing all the beverages up yourself... :whistle:
Heheheh.....should not a be a problem. This is not a 30-day challenge and not a knife challenge, so you should have no problem claiming both badges. :tu:
Excellent, with that in mind, it looks like I've been
Post by: Fireman on March 16, 2022, 10:27:40 PM
Post by: magentus on March 16, 2022, 10:41:24 PM
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
09: magentus
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2022, 10:49:03 PM
Post by: Nix on March 16, 2022, 11:39:14 PM
Post by: Nix on March 16, 2022, 11:40:21 PM
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
09: magentus
10. Fireman
Post by: GearedForwards on March 16, 2022, 11:44:13 PM
I'm not sure 6 pints of Joey Holt's finest bitter in the pub afterwards truly counts towards the spirit of packing all the beverages up yourself... :whistle:
I'm sure you can fit twenty quid in an 8L pack mate, surely you're not packing that many pies :pok:
Post by: Nix on March 17, 2022, 12:02:24 AM
Post by: Nix on March 17, 2022, 12:08:54 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/EiQaDZy.jpg)
• Freeze Dried Pad Thai
• Orange drink mix
• Canned Mussels (in Sofrito, no less)
• Nut bar...or something.
• Charms candy
• Matches (for the accessory packet, gotta have an accessory packet)
For me, the Charms candy are a MUST. Charms candy were part of WW II rations and emergency rations for US aviators and soldiers. Truth be told, I prefer Life Savers™, but the Charms have a nostalgic value that can't be replaced! :D
Post by: Adam5 on March 17, 2022, 12:12:17 AM
Post by: Nix on March 17, 2022, 01:01:56 AM
I am on the fence. I had great fun last time, but my indigestion was epic :D
Lessons learned? Maybe this is a chance to redesign your GSMRE? Maybe add a packet of Rolaids tablets to your accessory pack? :rofl:
Post by: Adam5 on March 17, 2022, 02:16:14 AM
Heartburn or not, I think I will give it another go.
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
09: magentus
10. Fireman
11: Adam5
Post by: Nix on March 17, 2022, 03:06:32 AM
Post by: Adam5 on March 17, 2022, 03:17:58 AM
Now, if only I can find Pad Thai and a tin of mussels in sofrito... Both would be upgrades over what was in my GSMRE last time.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2022, 03:57:20 AM
I went for a stroll today...and ended up in the shops.......
(https://i.imgur.com/EiQaDZy.jpg)
• Freeze Dried Pad Thai
• Orange drink mix
• Canned Mussels (in Sofrito, no less)
• Nut bar...or something.
• Charms candy
• Matches (for the accessory packet, gotta have an accessory packet)
For me, the Charms candy are a MUST. Charms candy were part of WW II rations and emergency rations for US aviators and soldiers. Truth be told, I prefer Life Savers™, but the Charms have a nostalgic value that can't be replaced! :D
Post by: Nix on March 17, 2022, 04:49:26 AM
:cheers:
Now, if only I can find Pad Thai and a tin of mussels in sofrito... Both would be upgrades over what was in my GSMRE last time.
Definitely upgrades from my first GSMRE! :rofl:
Post by: Nix on March 17, 2022, 04:50:15 AM
If it worked for them, it's plenty good by me!!
I know, right? :D
Post by: MichaelGT83 on March 17, 2022, 08:21:34 AM
I'm sure you can fit twenty quid in an 8L pack mate, surely you're not packing that many pies :pok:
Fair point. :rofl: That'll do the job then, helps with the calorie count of the pack, too. :D
Post by: Fireman on March 17, 2022, 10:43:43 AM
For me, the Charms candy are a MUST. Charms candy were part of WW II rations and emergency rations for US aviators and soldiers. Truth be told, I prefer Life Savers™, but the Charms have a nostalgic value that can't be replaced! :D
It's your life... :rofl:
https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/unlucky-charms/
Post by: Nix on March 17, 2022, 01:38:00 PM
It's your life... :rofl:
https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/unlucky-charms/
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2022, 01:59:58 PM
Post by: Tasky on March 17, 2022, 04:11:51 PM
However, I don't feel it's very much of a challenge, given that the last ratpacks I was issued were simply compiled from off-the-shelf civvy products... with the only possible exception being the Yorkie bar that read "Not for Civvies". Also, with the very free and open stipulation that we can use "shops, stores, gas stations, or online", that means I could go pretty much anywhere and get everything to make the aforementioned ratpacks.
So unless I've missed something, where's the actual challenge?
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2022, 04:19:01 PM
Post by: Nix on March 17, 2022, 04:52:59 PM
So unless I've missed something, where's the actual challenge?
I kinda enjoyed MRE's, too. But...I've never had to live on them for more than a couple days. Lucky me. ;)
The challenge is to come up with your own version. Or to duplicate some other country's version as near as you can. If you want to create more of a challenge for yourself, and I'd admire this... :pok:..., give yourself one hour in one service station (Gas Station, here) to build your GSMRE. Remember, everything must be shelf-stable and stored for a week.
Or, build your "Dream MRE": pick the best of the best, be that Yorkie Bar or tinned mussels. :tu:
A big part of my motivation in doing these challenges is to come up with ideas for camping or backpacking food. And I enjoy the camaraderie of everyone building his or her GSMRE, sharing what they enjoyed, didn't enjoy, and how bad their heartburn was. ;)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2022, 05:07:21 PM
Post by: Fireman on March 17, 2022, 06:26:19 PM
So unless I've missed something, where's the actual challenge?
Trying to find coffee that will rival my dark roast Mexican cold brew. :ahhh
Post by: RF52 on March 17, 2022, 07:02:48 PM
I'm one of the few people in the armed forces ever to have genuinely liked the issued RatPacks, so the idea of this one really appeals to me.I see it more as a bit of fun with likeminded folks than a challenge :tu:
However, I don't feel it's very much of a challenge, given that the last ratpacks I was issued were simply compiled from off-the-shelf civvy products... with the only possible exception being the Yorkie bar that read "Not for Civvies". Also, with the very free and open stipulation that we can use "shops, stores, gas stations, or online", that means I could go pretty much anywhere and get everything to make the aforementioned ratpacks.
So unless I've missed something, where's the actual challenge?
But that is how I see any challenge here :dunno:
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Post by: Fireman on March 17, 2022, 07:16:44 PM
I see it more as a bit of fun with likeminded folks than a challenge :tu:
But that is how I see any challenge here :dunno:
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:iagree: :like:
Post by: GearedForwards on March 17, 2022, 07:31:49 PM
Trying to find coffee that will rival my dark roast Mexican cold brew. :ahhh
Cold rainwater collected in an empty ammo can and a sachet of instant brown is basically the same right? :whistle:
Surely Mexico makes instant coffee for the occasion, I know they make instant Abuelita :ahhh
Post by: Farmer X on March 17, 2022, 08:09:21 PM
I kinda enjoyed MRE's, too. But...I've never had to live on them for more than a couple days. Lucky me.MREs were a treat for me! Some of the slop that was served in the galley was downright unappealing.
Post by: Nix on March 17, 2022, 08:46:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/R4eOW6w.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2022, 09:03:38 PM
Post by: Fireman on March 17, 2022, 11:08:05 PM
Cold rainwater collected in an empty ammo can and a sachet of instant brown is basically the same right? :whistle:
Surely Mexico makes instant coffee for the occasion, I know they make instant Abuelita :ahhh
I guess we'll find out about the coffee, but how do they get a grandma in the can? :rofl: Abuelita instante...ay! :facepalm:
Post by: GearedForwards on March 17, 2022, 11:27:49 PM
I guess we'll find out about the coffee, but how do they get a grandma in the can? :rofl: Abuelita instante...ay! :facepalm:
By disarming her of her sandals first :whistle:
For clarity though, Abuelita is a Mexican hot chocolate that traditionally comes in block/tablet form to be melted down with milk :tu:
Post by: Farmer X on March 18, 2022, 01:50:04 AM
For clarity though, Abuelita is a Mexican hot chocolate that traditionally comes in block/tablet form to be melted down with milk :tu:And it is delicious.
Post by: Nix on March 18, 2022, 03:22:50 AM
And it is delicious.
:iagree:
Post by: RF52 on March 18, 2022, 06:19:49 AM
Found these fruit snack bars today; small, only 60 Kcal, but they might add a little fruit 'goodness' to each meal. Ingredients are just dried fruit, that's it.Those look pretty good :like:
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Post by: Fireman on March 18, 2022, 12:45:23 PM
By disarming her of her sandals first :whistle:
:rofl: Conozco el producto. Mis amigos mexicanos les gusta mucho. ;) There are enough Mexican, south and central American stores around that I could probably make an MRE just from them. :think:
Post by: Nix on March 18, 2022, 09:19:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2xnYudj.jpg)
Starting to get organized......
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Post by: Nix on March 19, 2022, 06:10:59 PM
3,431 Kcal and 108 gms protein. Don't ask how much sugar...... :facepalm:
Post by: Nix on March 19, 2022, 06:35:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jo9pUSI.jpg)
Weighs in at 3 lb (1.350 Kg).
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2022, 10:52:35 PM
Post by: Nix on March 20, 2022, 06:57:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/EGerrnc.png)
Post by: RF52 on March 20, 2022, 07:08:04 PM
I have started gathering a couple of items but have a long way to go.
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Post by: Fireman on March 20, 2022, 10:27:15 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2022, 10:48:58 PM
Post by: Nix on March 20, 2022, 10:49:51 PM
All I have so far is a Clif bar and a bottle of hot sauce.
Once you have the hot sauce, the rest is awl details.... :tu:
:rofl:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2022, 11:03:01 PM
Post by: comis on March 21, 2022, 01:07:56 PM
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
09: magentus
10. Fireman
11: Adam5
12: Comis
Post by: Nix on March 21, 2022, 02:03:15 PM
Post by: zoidberg on March 21, 2022, 09:39:01 PM
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
09: magentus
10: Fireman
11: Adam5
12: comis
13: zoidberg
Post by: Nix on March 22, 2022, 04:08:07 AM
DIY and 'on the cheap' is the very heart of the GSMRE philospohy. :cheers:
Post by: GearedForwards on March 22, 2022, 04:35:05 AM
Post by: Nix on March 22, 2022, 05:07:03 PM
I've got a few stashed in the basement in the box labelled "trail food". Some are from....well....a while ago. I should probably relabel the box "trail fuel".
Cliff bars are really popular around here, judging by the way they are sold everywhere. I think, relatively fresh, they are perfectly edible. Do they appeal to the gourmet's sense of elegant dining...? Not so much. :-\
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2022, 05:59:15 PM
Post by: GearedForwards on March 23, 2022, 04:12:51 AM
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Post by: Nix on March 23, 2022, 04:31:51 AM
Post by: Alan K. on March 24, 2022, 03:43:31 AM
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
09: magentus
10: Fireman
11: Adam5
12: comis
13: zoidberg
14. Alan K.
Post by: Nix on March 24, 2022, 04:01:43 AM
Post by: Alan K. on March 24, 2022, 05:24:35 PM
:cheers: Will you be brave enough to include grits again, Alan....? :think:I think the instant grits worked very well for our purposes. I think I'll have to locate some again for part 2.
Might also go the Comis route and find some instant hot pot or a spicy pho/ramen of some sort.
:drool:
Post by: Fireman on March 25, 2022, 09:50:34 PM
Cold rainwater collected in an empty ammo can and a sachet of instant brown is basically the same right? :whistle:
Turns out you're not far off. I found a small quantity of coffee sticks that say you can make hot coffee or cold brew. I didn't have an empty ammo can, so I dumped one in a slightly colder than room temp bottle of water. It was enough like coffee to get the job done. :tu:
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Post by: GearedForwards on March 25, 2022, 09:55:53 PM
Turns out you're not far off. I found a small quantity of coffee sticks that say you can make hot coffee or cold brew. I didn't have an empty ammo can, so I dumped one in a slightly colder than room temp bottle of water. It was enough like coffee to get the job done. :tu:
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I may have never served, but I apparently have the spirit for the food :salute:
Post by: Nix on March 25, 2022, 10:45:24 PM
I may have never served, but I apparently have the spirit for the food :salute:
It's not the spirit that counts, but the stomach..... :rofl:
Post by: GearedForwards on March 25, 2022, 10:50:30 PM
It's not the spirit that counts, but the stomach..... :rofl:
Fret not commander, I have my heavy fire latrine-use certification if a situation develops :whistle:
Post by: Nix on March 25, 2022, 11:48:23 PM
Post by: RF52 on March 31, 2022, 07:38:06 PM
I currently have it in a 10l drybag, but have ordered a 8l to meet requirements :tu:
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Post by: Nix on March 31, 2022, 08:25:27 PM
Doesn't have to be ab 8L bag....but I'm glad the challenge gave you an excuse to get another nice bit of gear. :D :rofl:
Post by: RF52 on March 31, 2022, 09:34:29 PM
A 2l, 4l and a 8l drybag for about 10€ total :like:
I'm not sure the contents of the ration will change yet, but I think I'm covered at least :tu:
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Post by: Nix on March 31, 2022, 11:12:36 PM
:like:
Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on April 01, 2022, 08:34:44 AM
i drink tea,specifically the Five Roses "Ceylon or African blend". i'm not a fan of the Rooibos [Afrikaans for redbush] tea but it will do in a pinch.
i like coffee with a lot of milk,and sugar.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on April 01, 2022, 03:10:32 PM
Post by: GearedForwards on April 01, 2022, 03:55:22 PM
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Post by: Nix on April 01, 2022, 04:20:17 PM
I don't think there is any caffeine in Roooibos....which some people might consider a disadvantage..... :whistle:
Post by: Nix on April 01, 2022, 04:20:54 PM
Taste-testing continues, this protein bar wasn't bad at all and will probably make the cut. I'm thinking a noodle cup will probably be involved too :think:
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The words "Peanut Butter" usually get my attention. :rofl:
Post by: GearedForwards on April 01, 2022, 04:34:51 PM
The words "Peanut Butter" usually get my attention. :rofl:
It was more... peanut than peanut butter, but I suppose we should be happy command is giving us chocolate at all :dunno:
Post by: Nix on April 02, 2022, 12:35:30 AM
Post by: Farmer X on April 02, 2022, 05:25:12 AM
I don't think there is any caffeine in Roooibos....which some people might consider a disadvantage.....Definitely.
Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on April 02, 2022, 07:02:49 PM
Nice work, HARM. That looks like an excellent selection. I do like Rooibos when I have it....but I don't have it all that often. Mrs Nix drinks it more frequently. :tu:
I don't think there is any caffeine in Roooibos....which some people might consider a disadvantage..... :whistle:
thanks Nix.
yeah i like my caffeine :D i'm not much of a coffee drinker,i use a French press on occasion,and my brother gave me an espresso pot,but i prefer instant :D
Post by: Nix on April 02, 2022, 07:34:31 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 03, 2022, 05:22:02 AM
Post by: Nix on April 09, 2022, 07:53:39 PM
A quick reminder: GSMRE's must be completed, packed, and confirmatory photo posted in 1 week! 16 April!
oh, and tonight's movie has been cancelled.
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Post by: Sos24 on April 09, 2022, 08:45:23 PM
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
09: magentus
10: Fireman
11: Adam5
12: comis
13: zoidberg
14. Alan K.
15. Sos24
Post by: Nix on April 10, 2022, 01:48:29 AM
Post by: Adam5 on April 10, 2022, 02:14:02 AM
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
09: magentus
10: Fireman
11: comis
12: zoidberg
13: Alan K.
14: Sos24
Post by: Sos24 on April 10, 2022, 04:24:23 AM
I just realized that I will be on grandparent duty April 23rd and will not be able to participate in GSMRE II. I will be able to check in and interact with the participants periodically, but my meals will be dictated by my wife and grandkids.It is Nix’s challenge but I know during the last one Hevy needed to change his “chow day”, so I don’t think it would be a problem if you did yours on a different day for this challenge.
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: Farmer X
09: magentus
10: Fireman
11: comis
12: zoidberg
13: Alan K.
14: Sos24
Post by: Nix on April 10, 2022, 10:22:57 PM
It is Nix’s challenge but I know during the last one Hevy needed to change his “chow day”, so I don’t think it would be a problem if you did yours on a different day for this challenge.
:iagree: Adam5, if you need to bump your chow day a day or two, feel free. :tu:
Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on April 12, 2022, 03:30:50 PM
the 10 servings of muesli will be be good for breakfast and a few snacks.
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Post by: Nix on April 12, 2022, 05:56:01 PM
Post by: Fireman on April 12, 2022, 09:40:35 PM
:iagree: Adam5, if you need to bump your chow day a day or two, feel free. :tu:
I saw just about to ask this question. I need to bump mine a day early or a couple late. Will post contents on time.
Post by: RF52 on April 12, 2022, 10:50:36 PM
I added some salt and Mexico mix for extra flavour to the chili sin carne :tu:
And a packet of instant english breakfast tea and a normal teabag of blackcurrant tea :tu:
It definitively have more than enough calories for me for 24 hours :tu:
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Post by: Sos24 on April 13, 2022, 02:11:25 AM
My gsmre all packed up :tu:Looks like a pretty good meal.
I added some salt and Mexico mix for extra flavour to the chili sin carne :tu:
And a packet of instant english breakfast tea and a normal teabag of blackcurrant tea :tu:
It definitively have more than enough calories for me for 24 hours :tu:
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Post by: Sos24 on April 13, 2022, 02:23:48 AM
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Not all is going in the GSMRE (the corn chips and combos are already claimed by wife). The pork rinds and cheese curls are bulky so may need to think about. The almonds just may need to be eaten in some sort of test taste before.
Post by: BPRoberts on April 13, 2022, 02:59:14 AM
Post by: RF52 on April 13, 2022, 07:06:29 AM
Yours looks like it will be awesome :like:
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Post by: Sos24 on April 13, 2022, 10:03:52 AM
I'll hop in. Already have a camping trip scheduled that weekend, so it'll be perfect. Walked down to the Wawa and Turkey Hill to do some recon tonight.I’m not familiar with Turkey Hill, but Wawa tends to have some good stuff.
Post by: BPRoberts on April 13, 2022, 02:35:10 PM
Post by: AlephZero on April 13, 2022, 02:36:41 PM
I mean, of course I found this with whole 2 days time to assemble something resembling a MRE :think:
Sure, I'm in! :tu:
:D
Post by: AlephZero on April 13, 2022, 04:56:42 PM
GSMRE Mk.2
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Notice the excess of calories... Some of the items on the menu have excessively large portion sizes (namely the cracotte crackers and banana chips), meaning I cannot get them in any smaller bags/boxes
Hence, only part of them will be consumed on the Chow day and the rest will be snacked on later. This is not optimal, but that is how we must proceed as of now...
Ps. oh and do not mind of the (s) or (k) markers, just for myself to remember where to buy em... :D
Post by: Sos24 on April 13, 2022, 05:25:21 PM
Quick & Dirty version (subject to change in following two days)The excess size of some packages is what I’m dealing with on a couple items. Last challenge I put some in ziploc bags to break it down to a reasonable portion, but we shall see.
GSMRE Mk.2
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Notice the excess of calories... Some of the items on the menu have excessively large portion sizes (namely the cracotte crackers and banana chips), meaning I cannot get them in any smaller bags/boxes
Hence, only part of them will be consumed on the Chow day and the rest will be snacked on later. This is not optimal, but that is how we must proceed as of now...
Ps. oh and do not mind of the (s) or (k) markers, just for myself to remember where to buy em... :D
Post by: MichaelGT83 on April 13, 2022, 05:36:49 PM
Post by: AlephZero on April 13, 2022, 06:09:49 PM
Oh smurf, just realised this needs to be packed by Saturday... It's going to be a Supermarket Sweep job, mine will be a right shambles. :rofl:
Just plan it in advance, it'll be fine
I came up with mine in couple hours :D
Post by: AlephZero on April 13, 2022, 06:14:49 PM
It's not that stressful :tu:
Post by: MichaelGT83 on April 13, 2022, 06:25:03 PM
Granted, I've done it before, so I knew somewhat what I'm doing and what I DON'T want in the new one :dunno:
It's not that stressful :tu:
Aye, I'm not panicking over it. I'll be treating it like I'm packing for a day at the cricket, as I'm out all day and won't be able to cook/heat things up. So it'll be unhealthy and a mishmash, but at the same time it'll do the job. :tu:
Post by: AlephZero on April 13, 2022, 06:30:21 PM
Aye, I'm not panicking over it. I'll be treating it like I'm packing for a day at the cricket, as I'm out all day and won't be able to cook/heat things up. So it'll be unhealthy and a mishmash, but at the same time it'll do the job. :tu:
Yeah Mine is a bit different, it requires hot water to make the mains, but that's about all :)
Post by: Sos24 on April 13, 2022, 10:58:32 PM
Oh smurf, just realised this needs to be packed by Saturday... It's going to be a Supermarket Sweep job, mine will be a right shambles. :rofl:You can do it. Put together a rough idea of what you would want then see what you can find.
Yeah Mine is a bit different, it requires hot water to make the mains, but that's about all :)Mine is also going to need hot water for some food and drink.
Post by: Sos24 on April 13, 2022, 11:00:17 PM
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Needless to say not all the coffee or oatmeal will be included but some of it will definitely be included. And the popcorn will be cooked over a camp stove, easily under the time limit.
For my dinner I did choose to deviate from the actual gas station convenience store and stopped into REI which was just down the road.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on April 13, 2022, 11:39:52 PM
1 packet of Salmon : 80 calories
1 packet of tuna: 70 calories
1 tuna meal, crackers included: 220 calories
2 Snack Packs pudding: 100 calories ea.
2 Clif bars: 260 calories ea.
1 bag of Combos: 980 calories total.
1 packet of Pop Tarts: 370 calories
Total: 2080 calories
I'm on vacation this week so my work lunch bag is containing this collection and keeping my sheepdogs from devouring it :facepalm:
Post by: Nix on April 14, 2022, 01:20:52 AM
Made it! I've been on a weight loss diet the last few weeks, so this looks scrimpy. I threw in some high calorie foods to make up for the lack of quantity.
1 packet of Salmon : 80 calories
1 packet of tuna: 70 calories
1 tuna meal, crackers included: 220 calories
2 Snack Packs pudding: 100 calories ea.
2 Clif bars: 260 calories ea.
1 bag of Combos: 980 calories total.
1 packet of Pop Tarts: 370 calories
Total: 2080 calories
I'm on vacation this week so my work lunch bag is containing this collection and keeping my sheepdogs from devouring it :facepalm:
Barry, challenge rules require 2400 calories.... :pok: Throw in a pack of M&M's and you are covered, I think.... :think:
You don't have to eat them....but you might be tempted... :rofl:
Post by: Nix on April 14, 2022, 01:21:50 AM
Quick & Dirty version (subject to change in following two days)
GSMRE Mk.2
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52001042567_a8a25b2e64_z.jpg)
Notice the excess of calories... Some of the items on the menu have excessively large portion sizes (namely the cracotte crackers and banana chips), meaning I cannot get them in any smaller bags/boxes
Hence, only part of them will be consumed on the Chow day and the rest will be snacked on later. This is not optimal, but that is how we must proceed as of now...
Ps. oh and do not mind of the (s) or (k) markers, just for myself to remember where to buy em... :D
:like:
Post by: Nix on April 14, 2022, 01:23:01 AM
It definitively have more than enough calories for me for 24 hours :tu:
:iagree: same here...... :facepalm:
Post by: Nix on April 14, 2022, 01:23:44 AM
Wawa is generally better than Turkey Hill, but I think I'll be hitting TH more for this particular challenge. I'll be making several (probably going camping with 4 people) so we'll hopefully get some variety.
I love Wawa. :dd:
Post by: Nix on April 14, 2022, 01:24:24 AM
2nd convenience store haul
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Needless to say not all the coffee or oatmeal will be included but some of it will definitely be included. And the popcorn will be cooked over a camp stove, easily under the time limit.
For my dinner I did choose to deviate from the actual gas station convenience store and stopped into REI which was just down the road.
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You've done well! :cheers:
Post by: Nix on April 14, 2022, 01:25:08 AM
So it'll be unhealthy and a mishmash, but at the same time it'll do the job. :tu:
Sounds frighteningly authentic! :rofl:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2022, 01:56:14 AM
Barry, challenge rules require 2400 calories.... :pok: Throw in a pack of M&M's and you are covered, I think.... :think:I'll grab a bag tonight buddy. Thanks!
You don't have to eat them....but you might be tempted... :rofl:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2022, 01:56:49 AM
I love Wawa. :dd:Me too...great coffee!!
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2022, 02:38:36 PM
Post by: Nix on April 14, 2022, 05:29:18 PM
Toaster pastries....awl-ways a camping favorite! :D
Post by: AlephZero on April 14, 2022, 07:03:23 PM
Little changes here and there (mostly due to not finding the stuff in the store :facepalm: )
Also, the Cracotte crackers came in two sealed bags in the box, so I can just use one for the MRE
Couldn't find the banana chips so I got some white choc covered ones so we can be even more unhealthy
There may be more changes tomorrow, who knows :D
Post by: GearedForwards on April 14, 2022, 08:07:59 PM
Pictures and menu to follow when I have time
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2022, 08:29:26 PM
Post by: Nix on April 15, 2022, 01:49:20 AM
luckily a doublestuff pack of oreos were to hand :salute:
:rofl:
Post by: Nix on April 15, 2022, 01:49:51 AM
:D Believe me buddy! Stitch enough of those silver wrappers together and it's a survival blanket too!
:rofl:
Post by: Nix on April 15, 2022, 01:50:54 AM
Couldn't find the banana chips so I got some white choc covered ones so we can be even more unhealthy
Whaaaaat? Chocolate has anti-oxidants. It must be healthy!
Post by: Sos24 on April 15, 2022, 01:53:49 AM
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I almost forgot to put the coffee in the bag, I did (in the medicine bottle).
It is a lot of calories and most probably won”5 be eaten, but there is a good selection.
Post by: Nix on April 15, 2022, 02:03:35 AM
I almost forgot to put the coffee in the bag....
You and Barry! :twak:
This place is going to the dawgs!
Post by: Sos24 on April 15, 2022, 08:12:54 AM
At least I didn’t forget to get it. I did have it and even had it on the list, it just almost didn’t make it into the bag.
You and Barry! :twak:
This place is going to the dawgs!
Post by: comis on April 15, 2022, 02:08:23 PM
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Hi, all! How's everyone doing?!
Just like to post my GSMRE2 content, before putting it away for the wait:
Based on last challenge experience, I packed way, way too much food last time, so I gonna keep the calories and volume down a little this time. It will still fit the 2700 Calories requirement easy, but since we are now almost summer, it will not be the same as the GRE at colder temperature.
Meals:
Instant Noodle (1) 485
Instant Noodle (2) 472
Instant Noodle (3) 140
Self-heating Hotpot 750+ (this thing is a total calories bomb, everything drips in oil with this...)
Snack:
Korean Seaweed 25
Crunch x6 26x6
Drink:
Pocari Sweat 287 (no, this has nothing to do with sweat collecting from ancient greek boy...)
Milk Tea Packet x2 82x2
Green Tea Packet 82
Lemon Tea 138
The electric collapsable hotpot is a new toy Mrs got me, perfect for travelling and quick meal on the road.
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 15, 2022, 02:13:35 PM
At least I didn’t forget to get it. I did have it and even had it on the list, it just almost didn’t make it into the bag.Me too :facepalm:. Sitting right in the cupboard....☕
Post by: Nix on April 15, 2022, 04:54:18 PM
The electric collapsable hotpot is a new toy Mrs got me, perfect for travelling and quick meal on the road.
Nice GSMRE menus. I'm interested to hear how the traveling kettle works out! :tu:
Mrs Nix is a big fan of the Crunch bar!
Post by: AlephZero on April 15, 2022, 07:01:28 PM
Post by: Alan K. on April 15, 2022, 08:24:11 PM
Post by: Nix on April 15, 2022, 08:44:14 PM
Post by: Nix on April 15, 2022, 08:45:17 PM
I suppose it doesn't take much time to fill a sack with oats and salt. Or is the recipe salt with added oats.... :think:
Post by: zoidberg on April 16, 2022, 10:40:00 AM
1 x ginseng tea 3
Lunch
2 x egg 150
1 x salt packet
Dinner
1 x freeze dried curry 794
1 x chocolate mousse 312
1 x milk powder (4 tbsp) 159
1 x liquorice tea 2
Snacks
1 x trail mix 150g (5 serves) 700
Run or Bike
1 x lollipop 56
1 x mango gel 102
1 x orange gel 107
1 x liquorice twist (2 serves) 154
1 x tailwind powder (24oz) 200
1 x osm bar (.5 serve) 347
1 x cookie time biscuit 407
Extra Drinks
1 x dandelion and milk thistle tea 3
1 x blackcurrant tea 4
Total kcal 3500
Weight
napkins 11
pot scrub 3
towel 32
trash bag 5
toothpaste, brush and floss 30
shaker 90
drybag 25
egg box 12
packaged food 1008
Total grams 1216
Post by: zoidberg on April 16, 2022, 10:42:37 AM
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Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on April 16, 2022, 02:39:02 PM
I couldn't get out much during the last week, and would have added smaller chocolate bars and some energy drink powder,and another main,but this is probably the best i'd get putting together a GSMRE using gas stations in my immediate vicinity,but some gas stations have better ranges of snacks,some processed meats [but those aren't shelf stable] and biltong [i really wanted to add biltong].
I used the local supermarkets,but could have done a bit better if I took more time to browse last time i was there [but i planned on going back]😁.
i scrounged the 2 packs of biscuits and chocolate from the grocery cupboard.
I considered ordering the SANDF 24hr MRE online just for the mains, but that wouldn't have been in the spirit of the challenge.
My calorie count and weights are -
Knorr pasta and sauce 125g 1687.5 kj 403.3 Cal
Jungle Muesli 400g 6856 kj 1638.62 Cal
Chocolate 80g 1708 kj 408 Cal
Lemon Creams 200g 4104 kj 980 Cal
Topper Vanilla 125g 2512.5 kj 600 Cal
Total weight (exc beverages) 930 grams/2.050 lbs
Total calories - 4132.19 Cal
arranged on my dry bag
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plenty of room for more
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all packed up
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Post by: Nix on April 16, 2022, 02:59:58 PM
Post by: Nix on April 16, 2022, 03:03:35 PM
So,my GSMRE doesn't look very exciting.
I couldn't get out much during the last week, and would have added smaller chocolate bars and some energy drink powder,and another main,but this is probably the best i'd get putting together a GSMRE using gas stations in my immediate vicinity,but some gas stations have better ranges of snacks,some processed meats [but those aren't shelf stable] and biltong [i really wanted to add biltong].
I used the local supermarkets,but could have done a bit better if I took more time to browse last time i was there [but i planned on going back]😁.
i scrounged the 2 packs of biscuits and chocolate from the grocery cupboard.
I considered ordering the SANDF 24hr MRE online just for the mains, but that wouldn't have been in the spirit of the challenge.
My calorie count and weights are -
Knorr pasta and sauce 125g 1687.5 kj 403.3 Cal
Jungle Muesli 400g 6856 kj 1638.62 Cal
Chocolate 80g 1708 kj 408 Cal
Lemon Creams 200g 4104 kj 980 Cal
Topper Vanilla 125g 2512.5 kj 600 Cal
Total weight (exc beverages) 930 grams/2.050 lbs
Total calories - 4132.19 Cal
arranged on my dry bag
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52008218774_34b10774ac.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2neMHv9)20220416_124516 (https://flic.kr/p/2neMHv9) by Humayd a r Mahomedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155956406@N06/), on Flickr
plenty of room for more
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all packed up
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52008025623_6e249c822f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2neLJ5X)20220416_124448 (https://flic.kr/p/2neLJ5X) by Humayd a r Mahomedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155956406@N06/), on Flickr
Doesn't look like much variety, but you've packed in the Kcal's nicely. :tu:
Post by: AlephZero on April 16, 2022, 03:53:02 PM
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Little (read: all) different from the last one (not a single item I had last time on it) :D
Post by: Nix on April 16, 2022, 04:01:17 PM
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Post by: AlephZero on April 16, 2022, 04:53:45 PM
My eating tools this time, German Bundeswehr Essbesteck
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:D
Post by: Nix on April 16, 2022, 04:57:44 PM
Post by: Nix on April 16, 2022, 07:14:21 PM
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zoidberg inspired me to include a toothbrush. I've awl-ways been jealous of those nations that provide a toothbrush in the 24 hour ration pack. Brilliant. In my first GSMRE, I added one to make the accessory packet more interesting and fun. (And I used it!) I was going to be a bit lazy and leave it out this time ('cuz American rats don't include toothbrushes...), but when I saw zoidberg added one, my envy got the better of me. :D Worth the weight! :tu:
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Post by: MichaelGT83 on April 16, 2022, 07:39:54 PM
A rush job to get this together, but planning for multiple day trips watching cricket means I have a good idea of what lasts under what conditions... Makes you wonder what's in some of this stuff! But we're packed up, stored and ready to roll next week.
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I know the pasties show a shorter use by date than required, I realised and went and got a longer dated pack a few days later, but I'd already taken the photo and couldn't be bothered doing a new one!
Also, the idea is to use the pop bottle for water when empty, which will be easily refilled through the day when needed.
Post by: Nix on April 16, 2022, 07:46:09 PM
That is a bit worrisome...... :rofl: Because my region has a strong history of mining, we also have a strong pastie tradition here. Fresh pasties are sold from various food trucks, stands, and....even the local gas station.
Nice load out. Sounds like cricket matches are more fun than I thought... :rofl:
Bonus point for including Irn Bru. :tu:
Post by: MichaelGT83 on April 16, 2022, 09:06:16 PM
The pasties sit at room temp? For a week? :think:
That is a bit worrisome...... :rofl: Because my region has a strong history of mining, we also have a strong pastie tradition here. Fresh pasties are sold from various food trucks, stands, and....even the local gas station.
I've had the same ones sitting at the bottom of a bag in the middle of summer for a few days, so the proverbial cool, dry spot should be fine. I hope. :rofl: Pasties and pies are found all over the place here. It's a bit bizarre to go down south and not be able to find any so easily!
Nice load out. Sounds like cricket matches are more fun than I thought... :rofl:
Even if you don't like the sport itself, it's a good excuse for many to have a picnick and a good drink. :D :drink:
Bonus point for including Irn Bru. :tu:
It was either that or Vimto, and I thought something fizzy would be better for this challenge!
Post by: BPRoberts on April 16, 2022, 09:34:55 PM
Mine-
Notes: Two kinds of fig bar to taste test. Charms, Bazooka gum, pound cake, and Peanut Chews for authenticity. Wish I got more fruit/veggies in there, but it'll be fine for one day.
Total: 3745
Wife-
Notes: "I packed way too much food."
Post by: Nix on April 16, 2022, 10:18:56 PM
I expect a lot of swapping back and forth between my wife and I, so we're counting calories as packed, and will do our best to keep track over the trip.
Swapping is the joy of the MRE experience! :tu:
Post by: Nix on April 16, 2022, 10:21:45 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 16, 2022, 11:57:25 PM
Fresh eggs? :ahhh :dwts: Those would get crushed in my pack. Murphy's law, Nix's fate. :ahhh
They will get boiled with the morning hot drink.
Didn't have a lot of options and had to consider the possibility of a back country mission and chow day coinciding.
Post by: Nix on April 17, 2022, 12:07:57 AM
Hike...not boiled eggs.... :rofl:
Post by: Farmer X on April 17, 2022, 01:59:13 AM
01: Nix
02: GearedForwards
03: RF52
04: Hevy and Vítor
05: Barry Rowland
06: HARM
07: MichaelGT83
08: magentus
09: Fireman
10: comis
11: zoidberg
12: Alan K.
13: Sos24
Post by: Alan K. on April 17, 2022, 02:46:17 AM
I managed to pull a day's worth of food out of the pantry since I never had a chance to go shopping to buy anything special for this challenge, but at least I'll verify that some of my long term storage foods are still edible and sufficient to provide nutrition in an emergency. Some of the items were not in their original packaging so they didn't have nutritional information listed but I think I will have more calories than I will need in any case. I've got breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks covered.
instant oatmeal - No calories shown on package
instant coffee - No calories shown on package x 6 packages
Propel lemon drink - 20 calories shown on package x 2 packages (2 servings per package)
Crystal lite lemon drink No calories shown on package
Glucerna protein shake, chocolate - 180 calories
Glucerna protein shake, strawberry - 140 calories
can of garbanzo beans - 400 calories for the whole can
Vienna sausages - 240 calories for the whole can
sardines - 200 calories per can x 2 cans
Ramen noodle soup - 390 calories for the whole package
peanut butter crackers - No calories shown on package x 2 packages.
Bullion packets - No calories shown on package.
Total known calories = 1750
I suspect there are another 200 calories or more in the products that don't have a nutritional label but this still seemed low to me as I believe a healthy adult will need 3000 calories a day to be able to perform any sort of meaningful amount of labor. I was able to add a jar of peanut butter at 180 calories per 2 Tbsp. serving, and still was able to close the one gallon Zip-lock bag. I honestly don't eat that much in a normal day because I'm on medications that take away my appetite but I'll have it if I need it.
Post by: Nix on April 17, 2022, 03:02:20 AM
Regrettably, I must bow out of this one. I completely forgot to raid the food stash and make notes of calorie counts and whatnot.
I doubt it will be our last GSMRE challenge. Maybe next time? :tu:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 17, 2022, 04:55:12 AM
In the Pics, my son GSMRE. Mine have the same items, but with diferences in the "tools". I forgot to pic his chunk of smoked bacon.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220417/5f89f271d615e8eebfd943eac2598213.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220417/130f7bf3e29477091956cffcf47eb1e7.jpg)
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Post by: GearedForwards on April 17, 2022, 05:01:57 AM
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In the drink module there is also included some napkins, toothpicks, and disposable cutlery. Titanium options will be on-hand as part of standard-issue gear as alternatives to the last item. A 3 set of dry bags was requisitioned for the operation, the others will find missions certainly :whistle:
I'll be pushing my chow day a couple days to Sunday, due to prior arrangements.
Only notes so far: I wanted to include jerky, but Tesco denied the request. I have also since discovered Tim Horton's Vanilla, French and wish I had picked some up early enough to incloude a portion in the kit.
Post by: Nix on April 17, 2022, 05:07:43 AM
Lovely menu, GF! :tu:
Post by: Nix on April 17, 2022, 05:09:37 AM
In the Pics, my son GSMRE. Mine have the same items, but with diferences in the "tools". I forgot to pic his chunk of smoked bacon.
Grape Tang! :ahhh
Post by: Farmer X on April 17, 2022, 08:44:09 AM
Maybe next time? :tu:Definitely next time! :tu:
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2022, 03:07:17 PM
I wish you all the best for next Saturday and hopefully next year I will concentrate more on the challenge. :cheers:
Post by: Nix on April 17, 2022, 03:19:46 PM
Post by: Fireman on April 18, 2022, 12:06:00 AM
Barry, challenge rules require 2400 calories....
Well, that's a problem, or one of many problems. I missed the posting date and I only had 650 calories. :facepalm: Fireman has failed Selection and will be reporting back to his previous unit.
Good luck, gents! :salute:
Post by: Nix on April 18, 2022, 12:38:24 AM
Post by: Alan K. on April 18, 2022, 06:04:02 AM
Post by: Fireman on April 18, 2022, 12:20:31 PM
:cheers: Maybe next time. :D
This is definitely one I want to do.
Post by: Nix on April 18, 2022, 03:13:56 PM
I'm pretty sure I didn't meet the 2400 calorie requirement either, unless I eat a lot more peanut butter than I had figured on so I guess that's me out as well. Sorry everyone. I'll be watching in any case. :cheers:
I think with the oatmeal and peanut butter crackers, not counted in your final total, you are there. :dunno:
Post by: Alan K. on April 18, 2022, 07:31:07 PM
I'd have to make up about 700 calories to meet the required 2400. I should have looked at the rules again before filling the bag. I know I wouldn't eat everything in the bag anyway but I think to be fair I should start out the same as everyone else and I think I'm too far from meeting the standard. Mia culpa.
I think with the oatmeal and peanut butter crackers, not counted in your final total, you are there. :dunno:
:oops:
Post by: Nix on April 18, 2022, 08:57:43 PM
The rules are based on what I found to be the US military's minimum daily calorie allowance for an MRE (x3/day). A typical MRE is around 1,200 Kcal. Three per day is around 3,600 Kcal.
However, because soldiers would often "field strip" their MRE's to save weight and space, a new ration was developed: the "First Strike" ration. This is meant to be used for 24 hours during high tempo operations. If I recollect accurately, the first version of the First Strike ration was 2,400 Kcal. DoD studies found this was the minimum required average caloric need for active soldiers to maintain performance standards. Now, current versions of the First Strike rations have somewhere between 2,700-2,900 Kcal. I don't know if this reflects further studies, experience, or simple 'calorie creep'. :dunno:
Anyway, that is how I arrived at what might seem like an arbitrary minimum calorie requirement for this challenge.
Interestingly, this calorie calculator from Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calorie-calculator/itt-20402304) ( Linky (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calorie-calculator/itt-20402304) ) suggests that I consume 2,600 Kcal/day. Frankly, that sounds like a lot to me.....but if it means an extra slice of pie...... :rofl:
Post by: Sos24 on April 18, 2022, 10:01:11 PM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on April 18, 2022, 10:41:10 PM
Post by: Nix on April 19, 2022, 12:52:41 AM
I noticed some people include their non-food kit, so I thought I’d put a picture of mine. It probably won’t look much different on chow day for breakfast.
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:like:
Post by: Fireman on April 19, 2022, 10:49:36 AM
Anyway, that is how I arrived at what might seem like an arbitrary minimum calorie requirement for this challenge.
Interestingly, this calorie calculator from Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calorie-calculator/itt-20402304) ( Linky (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calorie-calculator/itt-20402304) ) suggests that I consume 2,600 Kcal/day. Frankly, that sounds like a lot to me.....but if it means an extra slice of pie...... :rofl:
A man has to do what a man has to do... ;) I don't understand the rationale in that link, though. If I were totally inactive it says I should eat 2400cal/day. I'm pretty sure I don't eat that much, and I'm more active. :think:
Post by: Nix on April 19, 2022, 08:19:41 PM
A man has to do what a man has to do... ;) I don't understand the rationale in that link, though. If I were totally inactive it says I should eat 2400cal/day. I'm pretty sure I don't eat that much, and I'm more active. :think:
:iagree: Some of this seems overly theoretical and doesn't necessarily match reality. As they say, "your mileage may vary." :rofl:
Post by: Adam5 on April 21, 2022, 02:12:58 AM
It is Nix’s challenge but I know during the last one Hevy needed to change his “chow day”, so I don’t think it would be a problem if you did yours on a different day for this challenge.
:iagree: Adam5, if you need to bump your chow day a day or two, feel free. :tu:
To be honest, there is a bit more going on at the moment than just the grandparent duty. I do hope all involved have a good time.
Post by: Nix on April 21, 2022, 03:42:12 AM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 22, 2022, 01:51:48 PM
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Post by: GearedForwards on April 22, 2022, 07:56:08 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 22, 2022, 09:36:10 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 22, 2022, 11:11:23 PM
Boiled the eggs and put them aside to have later in the day.
Post by: zoidberg on April 22, 2022, 11:15:17 PM
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Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 01:07:09 AM
Post by: comis on April 23, 2022, 03:26:00 AM
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Started the day early, ate a kimchee way early in the morning before I head to bed.
Chow Day 0850
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Getting ready for breakfast, the instant boiler brought by Mrs is decent. It could collapse into itself when done, and boil the water in about 6-7min. The 'boil' function is up to no good, it didn't even bring the water into a rolling boil and as soon as small bubbles emerged, it stopped. The 'cooking' function is alright, it will keep heating up the water and eventually bring the water to a rolling boil, which is quite essential for health reason.
Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 03:51:38 AM
Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 05:36:59 AM
Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 05:40:00 AM
Chow Day 0030That is interesting. You would think the ‘boil’ function would at least stay on until a rolling boil was achieved.
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Started the day early, ate a kimchee way early in the morning before I head to bed.
Chow Day 0850
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Getting ready for breakfast, the instant boiler brought by Mrs is decent. It could collapse into itself when done, and boil the water in about 6-7min. The 'boil' function is up to no good, it didn't even bring the water into a rolling boil and as soon as small bubbles emerged, it stopped. The 'cooking' function is alright, it will keep heating up the water and eventually bring the water to a rolling boil, which is quite essential for health reason.
Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 05:40:42 AM
Breakfast: ginseng tea.Interesting breakfast.
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Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 06:16:27 AM
With the few starts to chow day, I had a question on official start. Does it run 00:01 to 23:59 local or is it when you get up in the morning to when you go to bed or doesn’t matter so either one?Never mind, I found my answer in the OG post - 0001-2359.
Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 06:38:07 AM
Post by: RF52 on April 23, 2022, 08:13:14 AM
Breakfast :tu:
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Post by: comis on April 23, 2022, 08:28:16 AM
That is interesting. You would think the ‘boil’ function would at least stay on until a rolling boil was achieved.I know, right? This would totally fail catastrophically, especially when the water source is questionable.
Chow Day 1230
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Had a quick lunch with ramen noodle and some seaweed. Since most of my time I'd be indoor roaming around, the lower caloric input is feeling adequate so far.
Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 09:40:44 AM
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Post by: comis on April 23, 2022, 11:29:49 AM
Late night (early morning) snack -Off to a good start, here is wishing everyone many good chows rest of the day! :cheers:
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Post by: comis on April 23, 2022, 11:31:48 AM
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A little bit of Green milk tea to lift the moral in afternoon. Forgotten to pack some coffee may have made this day a little longer than usual, but I half heartedly want to see whether I could survive this one. :D
Post by: zoidberg on April 23, 2022, 12:01:03 PM
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Post by: RF52 on April 23, 2022, 01:10:50 PM
What burner do you use there?
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Post by: BPRoberts on April 23, 2022, 03:24:28 PM
2x oat bars- Tasty, not super filling.
Peanuts- Also tasty, helped round things out.
Tea- Heated water on the Coleman stove and held the teabag w/ GA1dad's corkscrew trick.
Approximate calories: 400
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 23, 2022, 03:38:36 PM
Cookies, milk w/chocolate, cake and polenguinho cheese.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/b41db1b7d9d5678996345e5c719e1437.jpg)
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Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 04:17:35 PM
Late night (early morning) snack -
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For a minute I thought that was breakfast..... :rofl:
Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 04:19:16 PM
Breakfast 0900
Cookies, milk w/chocolate, cake and polenguinho cheese.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/b41db1b7d9d5678996345e5c719e1437.jpg)
That looks like a breakfast designed by the Sarlacc! :rofl:
Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 04:21:21 PM
Dessert: chocolate mousse, liquorice tea.
Nice job, zoidberg! That pudding looks well earned. :D :like:
Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 04:22:07 PM
Tea- Heated water on the Coleman stove and held the teabag w/ GA1dad's corkscrew trick.
Love that tea bag trick! :tu:
Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 04:31:01 PM
Thought of SOS24 and pulled out me old Coleman stove. 36ºF (2.22º C) this morning and it took a while (i.e. loooooong time, "where's the coffee!!!") to get the military mug up to a boil. A pot that fit the stove better would likely have gotten to the boil faster. And a lid would have helped..... :facepalm:
(https://i.imgur.com/6AJjTKU.jpg)
Accessory packet got opened up for 1) the matches to light the stove, 2) condensed milk packet (best by 2018), and 3) the awl-important spork.
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Breakfast packet looked pretty good, but I wasn't feeling all that hungry:
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Just made oatmeal with raisins and the much anticipated coffee.
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The oatmeal thickened up a bit as the raisins and oats sat in the rapidly cooling water. Coffee stayed nice and warm in the insulated mug.
Post by: BPRoberts on April 23, 2022, 05:09:55 PM
I was getting ready to make myself some orange drink, and realized the ones I bought have artificial sugar. Not the end of the world, but I always feel like it leaves a funny aftertaste. Had a piece of gum to keep spirits up. Comic attached.
Total Calories: ~420
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 23, 2022, 05:23:43 PM
That looks like a breakfast designed by the Sarlacc! :rofl:That's correct!
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Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 05:26:18 PM
MORALE CRISIS!
I was getting ready to make myself some orange drink, and realized the ones I bought have artificial sugar. Not the end of the world, but I always feel like it leaves a funny aftertaste.
:iagree:
Post by: Nix on April 23, 2022, 05:27:41 PM
Forgotten to pack some coffee may have made this day a little longer than usual, but I half heartedly want to see whether I could survive this one. :D
:o A true survival situation! :rofl:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 23, 2022, 05:37:23 PM
Kickstarting our brains with some coffee. Vítor added some sugar (organic, this time, but he likes the brown one). And one more cheese for him. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/7a103cd809f22d6808a960cfcfdc63c3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/031ef40bdba37c837716737856542cc5.jpg)
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 23, 2022, 05:39:19 PM
Chow Day 1600You're trying to finish this challenge at the hardest level!
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A little bit of Green milk tea to lift the moral in afternoon. Forgotten to pack some coffee may have made this day a little longer than usual, but I half heartedly want to see whether I could survive this one. :D
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Post by: BPRoberts on April 23, 2022, 06:10:19 PM
Ate my dessert first. I've come to appreciate the jelly ones more since TK got bought out. I think the traditional iced ones are drier than they used to be. Tuna pack was fine. Rounded it out with a couple more handfuls of peanuts.
Estimated calories: 1.1K
Post by: comis on April 23, 2022, 06:40:25 PM
Dinner: plant based Indian curry.Wait...am I the only one seeing the elephant in the room? What's that alien looking thing at the background? :o Curious mind wants to know!!! :pok: :pok: :pok:
Breakfast:Neat teabag trick! :tu:
2x oat bars- Tasty, not super filling.
Peanuts- Also tasty, helped round things out.
Tea- Heated water on the Coleman stove and held the teabag w/ GA1dad's corkscrew trick.
Approximate calories: 400
Breakfast (0800-ish):That toothbrush in the kit is golden. I don't remember where I read it, but one may not excel in what he does, but he must look good at all times! :D
Thought of SOS24 and pulled out me old Coleman stove. 36ºF (2.22º C) this morning and it took a while (i.e. loooooong time, "where's the coffee!!!") to get the military mug up to a boil. A pot that fit the stove better would likely have gotten to the boil faster. And a lid would have helped..... :facepalm:
(https://i.imgur.com/6AJjTKU.jpg)
Accessory packet got opened up for 1) the matches to light the stove, 2) condensed milk packet (best by 2018), and 3) the awl-important spork.
(https://i.imgur.com/xlOAwTg.jpg)
Breakfast packet looked pretty good, but I wasn't feeling all that hungry:
(https://i.imgur.com/Rhe51im.jpg)
Just made oatmeal with raisins and the much anticipated coffee.
(https://i.imgur.com/lVdx1ly.jpg)
The oatmeal thickened up a bit as the raisins and oats sat in the rapidly cooling water. Coffee stayed nice and warm in the insulated mug.
Post by: comis on April 23, 2022, 06:44:38 PM
:o A true survival situation! :rofl:
You're trying to finish this challenge at the hardest level!No kidding, right! :D
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Coffee 1100Looks like he is having a good time too! Does he get to keep the SAK with him? I so looking forward to share my hobbies with my little guy some day.
Kickstarting our brains with some coffee. Vítor added some sugar (organic, this time, but he likes the brown one). And one more cheese for him. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/7a103cd809f22d6808a960cfcfdc63c3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/031ef40bdba37c837716737856542cc5.jpg)
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Post by: comis on April 23, 2022, 06:52:40 PM
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I pack a lot lighter than last time, or maybe it was the lack of caffeine, I felt hungry and groggy towards the evening. So I started digging into my ration bag and got dinner going. Dinner included a self-heating "Ha Di Lao" spicy hotpot(highly recommend it, especially if you are into spicy food) and another ramen noodle. The hotpot got good flavor, and I did get sense of fullness due to all the spicy oil floating on top. But in terms of long term nutrition value, it's probably counterproductive since you are not going to ingest enough. I only finished half of the ramen.
Chow Day 2315
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Celebrating the end of challenge with a sweet tea and some crunch. Hope y'all have a fun day of chow too!
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 23, 2022, 07:00:40 PM
No kidding, right! :DI gave one "My First Victorinox" to him at age of six (If my memory is correct).
(https://i.imgur.com/wXbaycB.jpg)
Looks like he is having a good time too! Does he get to keep the SAK with him? I so looking forward to share my hobbies with my little guy some day.
Now he also have a beautifull Signature lite with silvertech scales (from Nix).
And a Huntsman from his grandpa.
In the Sak lanyard he have a scary pumpkim to remember one challenge that we did together.
I began to share my hobbies with him at early age. And since then he's my partner in every cool things!
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Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 07:04:58 PM
Chow Day 1600Ouch. I know I could go without coffee, but wouldn’t want to.
(https://i.imgur.com/3MonRTj.jpg)
A little bit of Green milk tea to lift the moral in afternoon. Forgotten to pack some coffee may have made this day a little longer than usual, but I half heartedly want to see whether I could survive this one. :D
Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 07:05:27 PM
View from Mt Alford 1171m.Nice lunch and beautiful view.
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 23, 2022, 07:10:20 PM
Well... My boy loves bacon
.Pictured, the chunk of bacon that he selected for his GSMRE, and I forgot to put in the assembly picture.
For lunch we got rice with "funghi secchi", portuguese sausage, bacon. And grape Tang! Food easy to cook in one pot.
The Wenger SI (from the Soldier Challenge) helped in the preparation(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/8a2b75b2c5cc04d8ff7f912d67fc03c7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/86c026298cc853a2cc3ab286ac551cab.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/dbf3422acb2e59ea0b44cb8e6abfa1f3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/021ad926083ff9dc16365c0a17134d27.jpg)
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Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 07:12:20 PM
For a minute I thought that was breakfast..... :rofl:Hence the question about 0001 start or after get up. When you go to bed -4am, midnight is late night snack time.
Breakfast is usually two parts. Here is part one of today’s chow day breakfast.
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Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 07:15:12 PM
Breakfast (0800-ish):Those old Coleman stoves are amazing for being 30+ years old.
Thought of SOS24 and pulled out me old Coleman stove. 36ºF (2.22º C) this morning and it took a while (i.e. loooooong time, "where's the coffee!!!") to get the military mug up to a boil. A pot that fit the stove better would likely have gotten to the boil faster. And a lid would have helped..... :facepalm:
(https://i.imgur.com/6AJjTKU.jpg)
Accessory packet got opened up for 1) the matches to light the stove, 2) condensed milk packet (best by 2018), and 3) the awl-important spork.
(https://i.imgur.com/xlOAwTg.jpg)
Breakfast packet looked pretty good, but I wasn't feeling all that hungry:
(https://i.imgur.com/Rhe51im.jpg)
Just made oatmeal with raisins and the much anticipated coffee.
(https://i.imgur.com/lVdx1ly.jpg)
The oatmeal thickened up a bit as the raisins and oats sat in the rapidly cooling water. Coffee stayed nice and warm in the insulated mug.
That looks like a Humangear bowl?
Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 07:51:41 PM
Lunch :tu:Love Mac n Cheese. How is the Kror?
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Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 07:56:34 PM
MORALE CRISIS!I much prefer a little real sugar than artificial sweeteners. I can do a little stevia, but think even that still leaves an after taste.
I was getting ready to make myself some orange drink, and realized the ones I bought have artificial sugar. Not the end of the world, but I always feel like it leaves a funny aftertaste. Had a piece of gum to keep spirits up. Comic attached.
Total Calories: ~420
Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 08:01:09 PM
Breakfast 0900That looks like an awesome breakfast.
Cookies, milk w/chocolate, cake and polenguinho cheese.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/b41db1b7d9d5678996345e5c719e1437.jpg)
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Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 08:02:16 PM
Breakfast:Nice breakfast. Another good Coleman stove.
2x oat bars- Tasty, not super filling.
Peanuts- Also tasty, helped round things out.
Tea- Heated water on the Coleman stove and held the teabag w/ GA1dad's corkscrew trick.
Approximate calories: 400
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 23, 2022, 08:25:29 PM
Post by: RF52 on April 23, 2022, 08:41:02 PM
Took the dog with me for a spontaneous overnighter in the woods after work :tu:
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Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 09:33:54 PM
Snacks for dinner :tu:That is awesome. Enjoy.
Took the dog with me for a spontaneous overnighter in the woods after work :tu:
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Post by: Sos24 on April 23, 2022, 11:01:08 PM
This is a fairly typical routine. Fisher and I make oatmeal and coffee outdoors. Even a picture of Fisher supervising.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/290066d7ba77e558f9532e50130aa7e5.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/995b06f4959fdee805438a1e7f38a1f2.jpg)
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Post by: zoidberg on April 23, 2022, 11:57:34 PM
Interesting breakfast.
Over the last year I have changed a lot of what and when I eat.
I try not to snack after dinner, skip breakfast and lunch if possible.
If lunch is needed then it's things like bacon and eggs or avocados.
Coffee was the hardest thing to stop.
Hot chocolates will be the next thing to go.
Post by: zoidberg on April 24, 2022, 12:15:52 AM
Good stuff @zoidberg
What burner do you use there?
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The Kovea Spider.
Has good stability, remote canister that can invert, works good at higher altitudes.
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 12:18:15 AM
Ate my dessert first. I've come to appreciate the jelly ones more since TK got bought out.
I'm a peanut butter Tandy Takes (now Kandy Kakes) man. Full stop.
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 12:19:28 AM
Hot chocolates will be the next thing to go.
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Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 12:20:24 AM
Breakfast part 2
This is a fairly typical routine. Fisher and I make oatmeal and coffee outdoors. Even a picture of Fisher supervising.
Fisher reminds me of a former supervisor.......
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 12:21:08 AM
Snacks for dinner :tu:
Took the dog with me for a spontaneous overnighter in the woods after work :tu:
:like:
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 12:26:22 AM
That looks like a Humangear bowl?
Guyot. I absolutely love these things. Not rigid, but otherwise a fantastic bowl (and cup) for hiking/camping. The squish down in a pack or bag, clean easily, protect finger from hot contents, and mine have been very durable.
Post by: zoidberg on April 24, 2022, 12:26:49 AM
Coffee 1100
Kickstarting our brains with some coffee. Vítor added some sugar (organic, this time, but he likes the brown one). And one more cheese for him. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/7a103cd809f22d6808a960cfcfdc63c3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/031ef40bdba37c837716737856542cc5.jpg)
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Vitor drinks coffee?
Post by: zoidberg on April 24, 2022, 12:28:44 AM
Wait...am I the only one seeing the elephant in the room? What's that alien looking thing at the background? :o Curious mind wants to know!!! :pok: :pok: :pok:
Cattle beast skull.
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 12:29:01 AM
Lunch 1300
Well... My boy loves bacon
Pictured, the chunk of bacon that he selected for his GSMRE, and I forgot to put in the assembly picture.
For lunch we got rice with "funghi secchi", portuguese sausage, bacon. And grape Tang! Food easy to cook in one pot.
The Wenger SI (from the Soldier Challenge) helped in the preparation
Looks like it was a great feast! :tu:
Post by: Alan K. on April 24, 2022, 12:42:09 AM
I don't think I could go the day without caffeine and I'm glad I don't have to try. Those Folgers instants are actually pretty good. In solidarity with you all in this challenge I did mostly eat the stuff I had packed for the challenge but as I suspected I found my selection woefully inadequate. I'll be better prepared for the next one. :cheers:
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 12:46:33 AM
Got out for a nice hike after breakfast. The weather was a bit iffy, but MRE's always taste better after a hike and in the cold & rain.
(https://i.imgur.com/q8FUeHE.jpg)
A bit breezy and snow flurries off & on, but I found a good spot on the lee of a ridge and broke out the lunch packet:
(https://i.imgur.com/SwOMVxT.jpg)
As usual, the exertion of hiking kinda killed my appetite. I kept out the fruit bar (not bad), mussels, and freeze dried Pad Thai. And sriracha hot sauce. The Pad Thai called for 250 mL or "1 cup"....well....I couldn't remember if "a cup" was 8oz or 12oz... and my mug didn't have metric measurements. I ended up erring on the 12oz side..... :facepalm:
Once the boiling water was added, I wrapped the packet of Pad Thai in my fleece pullover to stay warm while it rehydrated for 15 minutes.
(https://i.imgur.com/MDlUfk3.jpg)
Meanwhile, those mussels were looking pretty good.....
(https://i.imgur.com/HtISvbi.jpg)
Once the pine needles were removed, the mussels were excellent (made in Spain, so no surprise there!). And they were pretty filling....
Pad Thai turned out to be a bit soup, no surprise given my excessive added water, but it was very tasty. I was impressed by the cilantro flavor and background seafood flavor from anchovy salt and dried shrimps.
(https://i.imgur.com/G7PZYpD.jpg)
I only ate about half of the portion. The mussels ( and extra water) had filled me up pretty well. I did have that little fruit bar for dessert--bland but nice.
View from the lunchroom:
(https://i.imgur.com/Kw0jZZu.jpg)
Post by: Alan K. on April 24, 2022, 12:49:32 AM
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 12:50:58 AM
While posting about lunch....I got hungry and ate the vegemite and cheese crackers from the lunch packet along with a cup of Oolong from the accessory pack.
(https://i.imgur.com/3m1VqKm.jpg)
Vegemite + cheese crackers. I now believe I am a culinary genius..... :rofl:
(https://i.imgur.com/SUGxaVZ.jpg)
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 12:52:14 AM
Great view.
:cheers: The dicey weather seemed to have kept people at home. I had the hills to myself. :D
Post by: Sos24 on April 24, 2022, 02:04:38 AM
Guyot. I absolutely love these things. Not rigid, but otherwise a fantastic bowl (and cup) for hiking/camping. The squish down in a pack or bag, clean easily, protect finger from hot contents, and mine have been very durable.I used the Guyot for a long time and they are nice. I got the Humangear a few months back. It is a little thicker, but similar concept.
Post by: Sos24 on April 24, 2022, 02:10:20 AM
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Post by: BPRoberts on April 24, 2022, 02:16:30 AM
Did some snacking throughout the day. I finished the peanuts, and the two fig bars. The original Fig Newtons won out over the fancier blueberry pack. Didn't put much of a dent in the candy, or open the Combos or sunflower seeds. Ideally, I would've rather had a smaller portion of multiple snacks, but the gas station sells what they sell.
Dinner was chicken ramen for me. My wife, who mostly played along today, used the camp stove for the first time to make her Chef Boyardee. To keep it traditional, I had pound cake for dessert.
Total Calories: ~2900
More than I usually eat, but it was also a pretty active (and chilly) day, so I suspect it was about right.
Not sure how much more snacking I'll do tonight, so this might be the last update for the day. Nice work, awl! I'll check in tomorrow.
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 03:30:49 AM
The supper packet seemed to have....potential.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZBiys4z.jpg)
I was thinking Ramen + Spam....
(https://i.imgur.com/k64EON3.jpg)
Plus black olives....
(https://i.imgur.com/WJF9cCv.jpg)
Awl seasoned up with the real Tabasco....
(https://i.imgur.com/ewYPOPN.jpg)
I'm calling this a success. (Mrs Nix had a bite and thought it was 'really good', but had an omelette instead of an offer for a bowl of her own.....)
After washing up, I used the packet of True Lemon drink mix and the packet of raw sugar from the accessory packet to make a hot lemon drink. This was surprisingly good, I'll make this again. :tu:
And I scarfed up that little fruit bar ("That's It"). They are quite bland, but strangely satisfying. Especially with a hot lemon drink. :D
I'll probably tackle that cocoa and the choco chip cookie later...... :facepalm:
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 24, 2022, 03:47:47 AM
Vitor drinks coffee?Yes! Vítor drinks coffee. And likes!
Coffee for him is more a weekeend thing. The usual is milk with chocolate.
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 24, 2022, 03:50:36 AM
Looks like it was a great feast! :tu:The little boy aproved! Double thumbs up!
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 24, 2022, 04:00:33 AM
Some crackers, orange (Vítor) /passion fruit (Hevy) and cheese. The boy got his cheese before I had a chance to take the picture.
(Polenguinho cheese is very commom here. Easy to find and very apreciated)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/76981a6a8e483af0281d17f60e2f932a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/862a62535e83d8de2af99b5a88bd1842.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/ae3f44caf65f01dac6312a4c81050d95.jpg)
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 24, 2022, 04:14:28 AM
Well... I really like instant noodles.
Vítor got the Cup Noodles (with bacon added).
I tried a healthier option. Gluten free, low carbs, low sodium... Good apearence, but tasted like cardboard.
Vítor likes bacon a lot, but I keep his diet a lot more healthy than in the GSMRE challenge.
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Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 24, 2022, 04:16:13 AM
These small rolls filled with guava sweet.
"Goiabinha" or little guava.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/5a56efca898b35bb7333ffdfce061591.jpg)
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Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 05:03:20 AM
Post by: Sos24 on April 24, 2022, 05:22:38 AM
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After boiling water and while the meal cooked, I toasted the poptart and ate as appetizer. The wife wasn’t a fan of the campfire flavor, but I enjoyed.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/6d5d84c17de1ad73b6dd4b45419cfe13.jpg)
The meal was rather tasty and definitely filling. The wife said she would even eat it again.
Even though I ate a couple hours ago, I am still full.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on April 24, 2022, 05:52:24 AM
Post by: Sos24 on April 24, 2022, 06:23:39 AM
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For the fun of it, I did a summary of what I ate and have left. Only 1535 calories total which means I didn’t even eat half the GSMRE, but I do still feel full. Other than the poptarts and mad dragon, most of the food eaten was high in protein and/or fiber which is probably why the low calorie count.
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Post by: RF52 on April 24, 2022, 06:35:58 AM
Love Mac n Cheese. How is the Kror?It was OK, but needs a bit of seasoning to give it the taste kick it needs :tu:
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Post by: comis on April 24, 2022, 11:23:27 AM
Breakfast part 2Looks like Fisher is having a great time in the challenge! :tu:
This is a fairly typical routine. Fisher and I make oatmeal and coffee outdoors. Even a picture of Fisher supervising.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/290066d7ba77e558f9532e50130aa7e5.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/995b06f4959fdee805438a1e7f38a1f2.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/2d9a6f7d3335dc3186734d8b2be70c42.jpg)
Cattle beast skull.That's pretty neat, I'd freak out slightly if I could only see it in the photo... :whistle:
Lunch (1200-ish):That mussels look yum, and the fleece around the rehydrating pack is a good trick! :like:
Got out for a nice hike after breakfast. The weather was a bit iffy, but MRE's always taste better after a hike and in the cold & rain.
(https://i.imgur.com/q8FUeHE.jpg)
A bit breezy and snow flurries off & on, but I found a good spot on the lee of a ridge and broke out the lunch packet:
(https://i.imgur.com/SwOMVxT.jpg)
As usual, the exertion of hiking kinda killed my appetite. I kept out the fruit bar (not bad), mussels, and freeze dried Pad Thai. And sriracha hot sauce. The Pad Thai called for 250 mL or "1 cup"....well....I couldn't remember if "a cup" was 8oz or 12oz... and my mug didn't have metric measurements. I ended up erring on the 12oz side..... :facepalm:
Once the boiling water was added, I wrapped the packet of Pad Thai in my fleece pullover to stay warm while it rehydrated for 15 minutes.
(https://i.imgur.com/MDlUfk3.jpg)
Meanwhile, those mussels were looking pretty good.....
(https://i.imgur.com/HtISvbi.jpg)
Once the pine needles were removed, the mussels were excellent (made in Spain, so no surprise there!). And they were pretty filling....
Pad Thai turned out to be a bit soup, no surprise given my excessive added water, but it was very tasty. I was impressed by the cilantro flavor and background seafood flavor from anchovy salt and dried shrimps.
(https://i.imgur.com/G7PZYpD.jpg)
I only ate about half of the portion. The mussels ( and extra water) had filled me up pretty well. I did have that little fruit bar for dessert--bland but nice.
View from the lunchroom:
(https://i.imgur.com/Kw0jZZu.jpg)
I forgot to post lunch earlier. Tuna and crackers.I often feel tuna is too chunky and bland to eat, but this actually looks pretty appetizing! :drool:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/bca8cfb0ffedd7ffe4eb6399fc40d75d.jpg)
Post by: RF52 on April 24, 2022, 03:21:30 PM
That is awesome. Enjoy.Thanks! It was great getting some nature time :tu:
A deer woke us up at 5:30 running around the tent "barking" :rofl:
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Post by: RF52 on April 24, 2022, 03:22:08 PM
Breakfast part 2Very nice :like:
This is a fairly typical routine. Fisher and I make oatmeal and coffee outdoors. Even a picture of Fisher supervising.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/290066d7ba77e558f9532e50130aa7e5.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/995b06f4959fdee805438a1e7f38a1f2.jpg)
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Post by: RF52 on April 24, 2022, 03:22:46 PM
The Kovea Spider.Thanks :cheers:
Has good stability, remote canister that can invert, works good at higher altitudes.
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Post by: RF52 on April 24, 2022, 03:28:19 PM
Lunch (1200-ish):Looks like a great hike :like:
Got out for a nice hike after breakfast. The weather was a bit iffy, but MRE's always taste better after a hike and in the cold & rain.
(https://i.imgur.com/q8FUeHE.jpg)
A bit breezy and snow flurries off & on, but I found a good spot on the lee of a ridge and broke out the lunch packet:
(https://i.imgur.com/SwOMVxT.jpg)
As usual, the exertion of hiking kinda killed my appetite. I kept out the fruit bar (not bad), mussels, and freeze dried Pad Thai. And sriracha hot sauce. The Pad Thai called for 250 mL or "1 cup"....well....I couldn't remember if "a cup" was 8oz or 12oz... and my mug didn't have metric measurements. I ended up erring on the 12oz side..... :facepalm:
Once the boiling water was added, I wrapped the packet of Pad Thai in my fleece pullover to stay warm while it rehydrated for 15 minutes.
(https://i.imgur.com/MDlUfk3.jpg)
Meanwhile, those mussels were looking pretty good.....
(https://i.imgur.com/HtISvbi.jpg)
Once the pine needles were removed, the mussels were excellent (made in Spain, so no surprise there!). And they were pretty filling....
Pad Thai turned out to be a bit soup, no surprise given my excessive added water, but it was very tasty. I was impressed by the cilantro flavor and background seafood flavor from anchovy salt and dried shrimps.
(https://i.imgur.com/G7PZYpD.jpg)
I only ate about half of the portion. The mussels ( and extra water) had filled me up pretty well. I did have that little fruit bar for dessert--bland but nice.
View from the lunchroom:
(https://i.imgur.com/Kw0jZZu.jpg)
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Post by: Barry Rowland on April 24, 2022, 03:30:29 PM
Post by: RF52 on April 24, 2022, 03:40:44 PM
Had English breakfast tea, a couple of Wasa flatbreads and some honey roasted nuts for breakfast :tu:
The only thing left in my MRE is the freezedried chili sin carne, which I have tried before and didn't feel like eating unless I was really hungry :rofl:
This was a fun one and I have gotten some good insights from this :cheers:
Added some bonus pics from the hike back to the car :tu:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on April 24, 2022, 03:45:49 PM
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Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on April 24, 2022, 05:22:17 PM
Nix,i PM'd twice re a reschedule,please let me know if you received any messages
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 05:52:18 PM
No worries, HARM.
ALCON, due to external circumstances, HARM will have to wait until 3 May to consume his GSMRE.
All good things come to those who wait.... ;)
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 05:54:59 PM
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 06:07:02 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed the GSMRE experience. It was fun to put it together, to try a few new items, and to revisit some old ones. :tu:
Yes, I ended up eating the cookie (Best By: Jan 2021), and it tasted a bit funny, but I think that is normal for pre-packaged, shelf stable, cookies..... :dunno:
So, in the end I ate approximately 2,200 Kcal of my ration which was listed as having 3,700 Kcal. I ate a bit more than I felt I really needed, but still fell short of the military's desired 2,400 Kcal. Maybe I would have eaten more if I'd been sleeping out in the cold and snow? :dunno:
The highlight of the MRE for me was those tasty Spanish mussel in sofrito. Really good and easy to eat. However, the down side was the weight and the bulky trash. Because of that, I doubt I'd take them on an extended backpacking trip. (And they were a bit messy, too.)
The least pleasurable item was the cookie. Not bad, and yes, I ate the whole thing, but not good, either.
I really liked the lemon drink mix used to make a hot lemon drink, I'll me doing that again. With a packet of sugar, it seemed comforting and rejuvenating. I don't typically use sugar in my drinks, but after being out in the cold for a day, the little boost of glucose was nice.
I carried several other drink mixes, but they weren't used. I think this was because, in the cold, I wanted warm drinks. If it had been a ot day, I probably would have used those more.
The one thing I didn't include but wish I had was some chewing gum. Not necessary, but I definitely would have like some gum after lunch, and maybe while I was hiking. :tu:
Post by: Farmer X on April 24, 2022, 06:12:20 PM
Post by: Sos24 on April 24, 2022, 06:26:22 PM
I often feel tuna is too chunky and bland to eat, but this actually looks pretty appetizing! :drool:
It definitely wan’t bland, actually a little spicier than expected. Starkist makes several different flavored varieties in pouches. I don’t usually eat tuna plain, but find the pouches are good for throwing in a bag as a “just in case” meal/snack.
Post by: Sos24 on April 24, 2022, 06:27:15 PM
I saved some of the GSMRE for this morning :tu:Beautiful morning.
Had English breakfast tea, a couple of Wasa flatbreads and some honey roasted nuts for breakfast :tu:
The only thing left in my MRE is the freezedried chili sin carne, which I have tried before and didn't feel like eating unless I was really hungry :rofl:
This was a fun one and I have gotten some good insights from this :cheers:
Added some bonus pics from the hike back to the car :tu:
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Post by: Sos24 on April 24, 2022, 06:30:46 PM
I really liked the lemon drink mix used to make a hot lemon drink, I'll me doing that again. With a packet of sugar, it seemed comforting and rejuvenating. I don't typically use sugar in my drinks, but after being out in the cold for a day, the little boost of glucose was nice.
I bet a little honey would have been even better than the sugar in the hot lemon drink and it is sold in individual packets.
Post by: Nix on April 24, 2022, 08:01:25 PM
I bet a little honey would have been even better than the sugar in the hot lemon drink and it is sold in individual packets.
:iagree:
Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on April 24, 2022, 08:33:31 PM
:tu:
No worries, HARM.
ALCON, due to external circumstances, HARM will have to wait until 3 May to consume his GSMRE.
All good things come to those who wait.... ;)
thank you Sir :salute:
congrats guys,i'm definitely taking some ideas from this challenge
Post by: RF52 on April 24, 2022, 09:47:05 PM
Beautiful morning.:cheers:
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Post by: MichaelGT83 on April 24, 2022, 10:39:43 PM
Anyway, as it was everything held up quite well, although I think I'd have a definite rethink over the main components of dinner and tea. A little less pastry required next time, it was very stodgy. The Jaffa Cakes ended up going untouched and there was a mix of the varying sweets consumed at various points instead. I did have a note of rough kcals consumed, but it's been lost to the gods of technological smurf-ups (along with all the notes I'd made along the way) and I can't remember for the life of me what it was... And this is a far more condensed write-up than intended, which is ever so slightly annoying. Hopefully it's still enough, all things considered!
Still, the leftovers worked out nicely for the cricket today... And next time I'll try and remember to plan a little better! And hopefully the technology won't let me down...
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Post by: Nix on April 25, 2022, 01:51:30 AM
Post by: BPRoberts on April 25, 2022, 01:53:41 AM
It was nice to go camping with relatively minimal food/cooking gear. Haven't done it in a while, and it really saves on the packing. Clean up was also basically non existent. Actual food was meh, and I only ate around half of what I packed. I think if I'd expanded my shopping options to an actual grocery store instead of the gas station both of those could've been largely eliminated. Very jealous of some of the more interesting/tasty entrees some of you showed off, and I would've loved to pack some smaller portions of multiple snacks, rather than just devouring an entire bag of peanuts like an MRElephant.
Biggest plus was getting to do it with my wife and stepdaughter (telling a kid they can buy as much gas station crap as they want is an experience all parents should have at least once.) My wife hasn't been camping a lot, and this was our first trip out without "real" food. She also appreciated the lack of prep, clean up, etc. Since she tends to overpack, anything that'll encourage her to take less is welcome.
We may be doing a relaxed version of the challenge again next week. We'll be camping again, but will be working on running events for much of the trip, so quick/easy food will probably be the order of the weekend.
Thanks to Nix for organizing, and great to see everyone else's meals!
Post by: Nix on April 25, 2022, 06:33:06 PM
Post by: GearedForwards on April 26, 2022, 06:16:00 AM
Operations were delayed due to administrative conflicts, but chow day progressed without error but, not without wants!
Despite what the tyrannical HQ dictate our eating schedules be like, I only eat two meals, rather than the standard three. Which is probably a good thing given the state of this private's PT :ahhh
Meal 1
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For the first meal I went with the noodle cup and chips, this kind of thing makes up a shameful amount of my meals normally anyway, and I find these flavours/brands rather enjoyable. So success :tu:
No documentation, but the first hazelnut protein bar was consumed as a snack here, as was the chocolate bar, whimsical. The latter is a regular treat so I knew it was a winner but the protein bar was new. It tasted really nice actually and was selected for the dinner option :tu:
Meal 2
Hazlenut protein bar with a sleeve of doublestuff oreos, I didn't fancy two protein bars and the fiber ones would have been really stodgy with the remaining hazelnut one. Drink base, Orange provided some liquid fortification, otherwise water was consumed only.
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Final Thoughts:
A fun challenge, I enjoyed packing it all away and will likely use this method for emergency preps and road trips etc. I didn't consume my full ration as I'm on a calorie restriction right now, but I do wish my menu had been a little different:
Beef jerky - This was originally planned but when my groceries were delivered both options I chose were out of stock, and I forgot to check the local store on the way out of town. This would have added a variety of texture/flavour that would have been nice, made it feel more like a meal.
French Vanilla - I didn't know what this was or that I liked it when I packed the MRE, but I've gotten really fond of it and got two tubs from the Tim Hortons at the town I was staying in. I ziploc'd portion would have gone down a treat.
More chips - I wish I had included a second packet or gotten a larger bag, the multipack ones are pretty small and I would have liked some with each meal.
Coke Zero - Normally have a can with meals and wish I had some on hand on packing day, I'm happy with the 'real MRE feel' of the powdered drink bases though.
Cheese - Look, I'm just not as brave as the rear admiral Nix, I had string cheese but I wasn't going to pack it away out the fridge for 9/10 days before consuming it :facepalm:
Was really fun, next time I'll try and get out with my camp stove and cookware too :tu:
Now to apply for the badge :ahhh
Post by: Nix on April 26, 2022, 06:58:13 PM
I thought about cheese for mine, too. But.......maybe next time... :D
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 26, 2022, 08:26:48 PM
I and my son enjoyed a lot (again) the GSMRE Challenge.
Or as we called It "The GSMRE Strikes Back"
Was a funny time together planing, chosing items and eating!
Was really nice see the choices of all participants, the acessories, places...
(Our original plan was spend the day outside and enjoy a ride in horses, but the forecast said "no").
Vítor used the very nice spork that Nix sent to him last year. (Thanks Nix!)
This was a pleasuring challenge, very apreciated.
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Post by: Alan K. on April 27, 2022, 01:28:20 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 27, 2022, 02:58:17 AM
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 27, 2022, 05:14:39 AM
Actually, I think "The GSMRE Strikes Back" is what is going to happen to you tomorrow. :whistle:
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Post by: Nix on April 28, 2022, 06:41:29 PM
Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on May 02, 2022, 02:09:06 PM
i suffered freak accident yesterday,fracturing my jaw and breaking some teeth,i cannot use my entire MRE.
i had surgery this morning to mend my jaw. i'm fortunate that i still breathing.
out of necissity,all i can eat right now are the Lemon Creams,dipped in tea,so i don't have to chew [i'm not being "hardcore",that's really all i can stomach or eat now].
i had planned on prepping my stuff on a camping stove but will have to scrap that idea.
i had to skip breakfast,supper will be the same as lunch.
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Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on May 02, 2022, 05:11:42 PM
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i can't use anything else from my kit since i can barely swallow.
best i could do for chow day. ::)
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Post by: Alan K. on May 02, 2022, 05:22:36 PM
Post by: Nix on May 02, 2022, 05:34:31 PM
You don't have to do this now, you know. The most important thing is that you get well and take care of yourself. Whatever you did that broke your jaw and knocked out your teeth, don't do that again!
:iagree:
Really sorry to read of your injury, HARM. Hope you heal up quickly. :tu:
Chow day doesn't require a participant to consume the entire GSMRE, only the bits he/she desires. Since HARM was able to use his GSMRE on his Chow day, if only in part, he still gets full credit. :tu: No worries there.
Again, sounds like a really nasty injury, and I hope you heal up soon and can start chewing biltong again! :tu:
Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on May 02, 2022, 07:11:30 PM
:iagree:
Really sorry to read of your injury, HARM. Hope you heal up quickly. :tu:
Chow day doesn't require a participant to consume the entire GSMRE, only the bits he/she desires. Since HARM was able to use his GSMRE on his Chow day, if only in part, he still gets full credit. :tu: No worries there.
Again, sounds like a really nasty injury, and I hope you heal up soon and can start chewing biltong again! :tu:
thank you Nix.
yeah,was a close 1
Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on May 02, 2022, 07:12:29 PM
You don't have to do this now, you know. The most important thing is that you get well and take care of yourself. Whatever you did that broke your jaw and knocked out your teeth, don't do that again!
thanks Alan.
yeah,i'll certainly be more careful.
i just took pics of my lunch and supper.
the dunked biscuits are all i can eat now,since these get mushy after a quick dip.and i must have my cuppa [through a straw ::)]
maxfac said i can eat soft solids tomorrow,i may try.
Post by: Sos24 on May 14, 2022, 10:59:19 AM
i had to adjust my chow day menu.That sounds like an awful injury. Well wishes for quick healing.
i suffered freak accident yesterday,fracturing my jaw and breaking some teeth,i cannot use my entire MRE.
i had surgery this morning to mend my jaw. i'm fortunate that i still breathing.
out of necissity,all i can eat right now are the Lemon Creams,dipped in tea,so i don't have to chew [i'm not being "hardcore",that's really all i can stomach or eat now].
i had planned on prepping my stuff on a camping stove but will have to scrap that idea.
i had to skip breakfast,supper will be the same as lunch.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52045160200_46a1ed5540.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ni43Uh)20220502_134004 (https://flic.kr/p/2ni43Uh) by Humayd a r Mahomedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155956406@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52045160085_7465fa5c4e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ni43Si)20220502_134036 (https://flic.kr/p/2ni43Si) by Humayd a r Mahomedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155956406@N06/), on Flickr