MRE REVIEW: Russian National Guard Ration

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  • MRE Review - Field testing a Russian National Guard Individual Ration. Including Solid Fuel Stove, Beef main and sides.
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Komentáře • 198

  • @mstinak8173
    @mstinak8173 Před 5 lety +17

    I love these! I really feel the real life woods in my living room. Great filming for sure so clear.

  • @outdoortactical4727
    @outdoortactical4727 Před 5 lety +50

    Yes, yes! I can read in Russian :-). Hello, buddy, thank you for review, very cool. But you should heat the food can on the stove, not boil in the water. It's work also, but you spend more time for this. This main dish is not so good choice , the back-wheat with beef, much better. Cheers from Russia, buddy

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +10

      Hey, thanks for watching.. heating them meals directly is always a pain haha, they burn on the bottom and need constant stirring.. plus I needed the water for the tea anyway, the main wasn't too bad.. just a little bland. Think I've got a Dutch menu up next :)

    • @outdoortactical4727
      @outdoortactical4727 Před 5 lety +2

      @@KentSurvival That 's great looking forward.

    • @jknewb6276
      @jknewb6276 Před 5 lety +1

      Great info Vasily!

    • @BushmanAOD
      @BushmanAOD Před 5 lety +4

      Outdoor Tactical, Privyet! I used to work with many Russians back around 2004-2010, great people! I will be getting a big Russian MRE sometime in the next month and will review it then. come take a look man :)

  • @cavaliere5676
    @cavaliere5676 Před 5 lety +2

    Очень хороший разбор. Приятно что ты разобрался в теме и верно применяешь составные части пайка. Good luck with your channel.

  • @nuked99
    @nuked99 Před 5 lety +4

    Great review! I just love the Russian rations especially the kasha. I especially like the fact that the ingredient list for the main meals are usually short and simple. Thanks for sharing!

  • @tomritter493
    @tomritter493 Před 5 lety +7

    Looked decent lot of food there ! Good to see ya cheers

  • @andycurtis164
    @andycurtis164 Před 5 lety +1

    I really enjoy these reviews I have started buying a few MRE ration packs after watching your videos for next year's wild camps with my son

  • @fishwonderer
    @fishwonderer Před 5 lety +2

    I watch your channel when im having a hard time. Its almost like ASMR for me. Thanks for the great content. Keep up the MRE videos!

  • @KrissyKriss
    @KrissyKriss Před 5 lety +5

    That small stove is cute lol. Brilliant review, always find these interesting ^_^

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey Krissy, they are good little emergency stoves, ive got a few hanging around from the French, Russian and polish rations haha

  • @appalachianbushcraft6335
    @appalachianbushcraft6335 Před 5 lety +3

    Love the ration reviews. Your channel is one of the best, keep it up!! Would love for you to do a “ canteen cup Tuesday” or “ mess kit Wednesday” I think you could come up with some good stuff. Cheers

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Thank you very much indeed :) I have actually seen the canteen cup tuesday thing quite recently.. may have to do one :) thanks

  • @MarriedToTheKGB
    @MarriedToTheKGB Před 3 lety +1

    Caviar is called Ikra the other stuff that looks like wheat is actually buckwheat and is a staple in Russia called Gretchka with mixed meat

  • @ForeignMRE
    @ForeignMRE Před 5 lety +4

    Great looking IRP and a great review Andy.

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Id say ive had worse and better haha.. not too bad

  • @jase3644
    @jase3644 Před 2 lety +2

    Well prepared

  • @SE10GREENWICH
    @SE10GREENWICH Před 5 lety +1

    I think the paper was for use as toilet paper, not as a napkin. In the old British army rat packs you used to get four squares not one (one up, one down and two to shine)

  • @woodybattista9808
    @woodybattista9808 Před 5 lety +1

    I didn’t know I needed these videos until my recommended list showed me the way. Subbed

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Thank you very much and welcome to the channel

  • @carltyson4393
    @carltyson4393 Před 5 lety

    Nice video, the chow seemed better than I had expected...nothing to discard. Always good to see out in the woods. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did watching. All the best.

  • @mariaotero5601
    @mariaotero5601 Před 4 lety +1

    How incredibly interesting to see the rations!

  • @mariaotero5601
    @mariaotero5601 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome gift

  • @PinetreeLine
    @PinetreeLine Před 5 lety +2

    Nice review Andy! I’m liking that main but I’m not big on the egg plant caviar. Thanks brother!

    • @YourOldPalFernbark
      @YourOldPalFernbark Před 5 lety +1

      I agree totally about the eggplant. Ugh...

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Thanks :) I wouldn't buy it but id eat it if it was there haha.. roll on tailgating ;)

  • @riidwanrahat1476
    @riidwanrahat1476 Před 3 lety +1

    Nicely present video

  • @KaylynnStrain
    @KaylynnStrain Před 5 lety +2

    other Russian rations have zucchini caviar which is darker in color then the eggplant. I like both. glad you got the apple butter, that stuff is AWESOME !!!

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      interesting :) yeah, the apples were great.. I want more haha

  • @robertwillis4061
    @robertwillis4061 Před 5 lety

    At 7.11. You let the hanging loop swing down next to the Hexi tab. If you had put a small stick across the top of your mess tin it would have supported it up level with the top. Keeping it cool enough to lift the tin up with.

  • @MultiMagnum62
    @MultiMagnum62 Před 5 lety +2

    Great ration and review Mate. One of these days, I will get A smart phone to help me translate, LOL. I have not had that particular ration before, however, all other Russian rations are awesome. Good quality food. I really did not think I would like the vegetable caviar, but I love it! The apple jam, apple butter is AWESOME !!!!!! I wish I could find it here in the states. I love the kasha, kawa as well. Depending upon the country that makes it, some do need some additional seasoning, agreed. tea looked great. Glad you added all to the biscuit. Good way to do it Andy. Pick up, pack, leave nothing but footprints, well done sir. Great job as always friend, Peace, John.

  • @mickspain330
    @mickspain330 Před 5 lety

    Great video again Andy you always come over like your a good mate on all you stuff, 👍

  • @raydown8328
    @raydown8328 Před 5 lety

    Nice review Andy, going to check out some of your others in this series, have a fantastic Christmas 🎄

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Ray :) I don't like to repeat nations but im running out of affordable ones haha

  • @vidodaluca5828
    @vidodaluca5828 Před 4 lety

    again well presented

  • @neanderthaloutdoors9202
    @neanderthaloutdoors9202 Před 5 lety +1

    Will sustain life in a Combat or survival situation 👌🏻

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +1

      very true, and hearty too for the cold, just needs a little sauce to make it go down a bit easier haha

    • @parampoparam
      @parampoparam Před 5 lety

      @@KentSurvival therefore you have vegetable sauce there.
      Moreover, there is fat in fullday ration, that solve dry dishes trouble

  • @arthurwilliams1922
    @arthurwilliams1922 Před 5 lety

    Really enjoy your videos here in Kentucky!

  • @rhino5419
    @rhino5419 Před 5 lety

    love that egg plant caviar stuff. Nice review. Always interesting. Good health and stay safe.

  • @wubba_chicken
    @wubba_chicken Před 5 lety

    Looking slick there Andy like the fresh look. Also i love these uploads love the mre reviews cheers

  • @jackledouxchoosealifenotak164

    I love these types of videos mate

  • @OutsiderProductions
    @OutsiderProductions Před 5 lety

    This doubles as an Aeroflot meal review. Cheers Andy 👍🏻

  • @fepowson
    @fepowson Před 5 lety +1

    Nice review Andy, certainly a tad different main meal etc, but obviously edible :) Thanks for sharing........Les

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks Les.. yeah, wasn't too bad.. defiantly had worse haha.... SPAIN

    • @fepowson
      @fepowson Před 5 lety +2

      :)

  • @hikingwithrosy
    @hikingwithrosy Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Andy. I live just outside Salisbury so a bit hesitant about eating anything from Russia! ;-) Seriously though, you're right, warm up the aubergine stuff and then I would have mixed it all in. Loving the fuel blocks with the striker :)

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      haha, Thanks mate. yeah, could have done with some 'sauce'

    • @ivanduvalierveryevildictat8940
      @ivanduvalierveryevildictat8940 Před 3 lety

      don't be a coward, Johnny! the kit includes decontaminating tablets and a vitamin complex that grants immortality for 24 hours!

  • @rkf2746
    @rkf2746 Před 5 lety +2

    Enjoyed the video. But, I have to say, the MRE made the "c-rats" we had in Vietnam look like a 5-star meal.🤣

  • @TOM_OUTDOORS
    @TOM_OUTDOORS Před 5 lety

    nice one mate, enjoyed the new style of filming too. the word moist does make me chuckle too lol.

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      certainly could have done with some moistness lol, cheers mate. don't often get to do these now

  • @billyslittlebigadventurech9050

    Nice review Andy. Learned my lesson trying to boil spuds from cold water with fuel tablets, or meth burners. Buy tin spuds and just warm them up .lol. thanks for the video 😁

  • @retiredyeti5555
    @retiredyeti5555 Před 5 lety

    Oooooh! Eggplant caviar - sounds yummy. Grain and meat, good staples in cold weather. At least this kit wasn't 30 years old, looked to have an expiration date of 2018. Bon Appetit!

  • @lanekeenan1497
    @lanekeenan1497 Před 5 lety

    Great review, I actually subscribed to your channel because of the homemade fire starter video

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Nice :) I keep meaning to re-visit that idea, was a while ago now.. thanks Lane

  • @blackhand9581
    @blackhand9581 Před 2 lety +2

    When the national guard gets better food than the goddamn army, you know something's fucked lmao

  • @randal1470
    @randal1470 Před 5 lety

    Well cool, gotta go check out your other MRE vids now!

  • @BushmanAOD
    @BushmanAOD Před 5 lety +1

    12:47, oh ohh, someones been watching Steve's vids!
    ;)
    NICE!

  • @jimlane7134
    @jimlane7134 Před 5 lety

    Hi ya andy ive always enjoyed watching your vids and reviews,keep up the great work,as ive just found out it is alot of work editing my first ever vid the other day and put it on my channel,all the best and see you soon 🌲🌲🌲☘️👍

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Jim.. Ill have a look.. you're not wrong about editing but its a part I quite enjoy :)

  • @Shane-Singleton
    @Shane-Singleton Před 3 lety +1

    Alright so let's get this out onto a ..... ....um.. a stump.. Nice Mmm'kay.

  • @PrepperDel
    @PrepperDel Před 5 lety

    Great review Andy, Think i need to buy some
    ATB Del

  • @GrumpyGrunt
    @GrumpyGrunt Před 5 lety +1

    It looks like hummus, which would be great in an MRE. I've definitely had worse and seen you try worse, too.
    If that little opener were metal, it could be used secondarily as an arrowhead. Even in plastic, it might be good for a shot or two. 🤔

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +1

      Thats a good idea with the opener! and yes.. ive had worse...... SPAIN lol

  • @EvanOutdoors
    @EvanOutdoors Před 5 lety

    Thanks Andy.

  • @haurhot
    @haurhot Před rokem +2

    Большая коробка в основном малополезного фуфла. Фактически только консервы и галеты там имеют ценность, и то если вкусные, а это не всегда так.

  • @TheConradChannel
    @TheConradChannel Před 5 lety +4

    The egg plant stuff would be said like "Ikra" (eekra might be a better way to write it).
    The apple stuff is really nice. The Russian stuff can seem a bit dodgy and rough but it's really hearty stuff for cold weather

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Hearty is a good description.. same for all the Eastern Europeans :) yeah, I liked the apple.. got some MRE spiced apples on my desk coincidentally haha.. may take them camping next week

    • @TheConradChannel
      @TheConradChannel Před 5 lety

      @@KentSurvival yeah I like the spiced apple. To be honest go to winter ration to bring with me is the Lithuanian ones. Very simple and basic but works for me. If they weren't so expensive I'd get lots of MCWs.

  • @jamesharker7107
    @jamesharker7107 Před 5 lety

    Great as always dude

  • @billyaitken1713
    @billyaitken1713 Před 4 lety

    Apple jam sounds pretty good, I used to hate the grape jelly in the USA ration packs 1980's -1990's 😝

  • @derrickfelix6206
    @derrickfelix6206 Před 5 lety

    Looking for the USA attempt, and the British arm ration. Would agree the Russian ration is good ! Cheers

  • @marilynscull4585
    @marilynscull4585 Před 5 lety

    Great review Andy. Love the Russian ration.

  • @grumpletybooeg3338
    @grumpletybooeg3338 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video! Always love these. Also noticed in the comments you mentioned a Dutch meal coming. Excited for that as well!

  • @antifugazi
    @antifugazi Před 2 lety +1

    I would assume that Beef Paté would probably be frozen in the cold russian winter?

  • @MrJimbaloid
    @MrJimbaloid Před 5 lety

    Hello Andy and happy new year.

  • @dirkdilangalang1910
    @dirkdilangalang1910 Před 4 lety

    love your videos man! keep up, im hook

  • @MOOSEDOWNUNDER
    @MOOSEDOWNUNDER Před 5 lety

    Not bad scoff is that Andy. The reason the meat is always on the bottom is that most Russian/Ukraine forces that i have worked with, turn their meal out onto a mess tin. The meat, therefore, is on top when they eat. Good drills mate. ATB Moose

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Thats interesting! I always just assumed it was because it would be closer to the heat on the stove to ensure proper 'cooking' .. presentation is key.. the first bite is with the eyes haha ;)

  • @jjexplore9678
    @jjexplore9678 Před 5 lety

    Great video mate

  • @rialobran
    @rialobran Před 5 lety +2

    The main was the eggplant and crackers.
    The grains were for the horse, fed from the nose bag supplied.
    At least that's what the writing said in the instructions... ;)

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +2

      hahaha.. ah, I was wondering :p ive been craving carrots and sugar lumps since ;)

  • @Larryloafer488
    @Larryloafer488 Před 5 lety

    As MRE’s go Andy, if your starving you’ll eat almost anything, not sure how many menus’s they have, French is definitely my favourite.

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      this is true.. I like the French but not as much as most people seem to.. im quite partial to a good old US MRE.. Ive found the Canadian mains to be good but their sides are a little lacking

  • @slavazubov2104
    @slavazubov2104 Před 3 lety +1

    😁 Вкусно? Обычно мы сразу на таганок ставим упаковку, в воду её мало кто погружает

  • @BedsitBob
    @BedsitBob Před 5 lety

    I always use the water I've used to heat the cans/trays, to make the tea/coffee.
    Not using it, is wasting all the energy you used to heat the water.

  • @keithlapere7650
    @keithlapere7650 Před 5 lety

    What most people don't like?! Using your boiled water twice. Conserving water is the best thing you can do in the field. Obvious they don't know too much when it comes into a situation of survival.

  • @vannerdherd
    @vannerdherd Před 5 lety

    you shaved it all off! I did too, like about 6wks ago...I had always had long hair, but MPB has kicked in & getting old balls, I suppose...LOL

  • @alanreno
    @alanreno Před 4 lety

    Fun vid

  • @hutchinsonsadventures4678

    I must admit i have never tried a MRE before.. do you have a favourite so far?

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +3

      Hi Kev.. Im quite a fan of most of the US ones tbh, the British Yellow curry one is really good

  • @suadewest6708
    @suadewest6708 Před 4 lety

    You should do MRE reviews during overnight stays

  • @BurtonOutdoors
    @BurtonOutdoors Před 5 lety

    Check Tom Outdoors Rucksack Andy... he's got your silver food tray :-) Nice to see you do an MRE review again mate... missed them. I can't remember if you did a Hungarian one? I'm part Hungarian so was going to try to find some online. Cheers mate looked OK the Ruskie MRE. Lee

  • @ColHatley
    @ColHatley Před 5 lety

    I will have to take your word for it Mate. I don't have much of a taste for Russian Vittles... Excellent format and video and thanks for sharing!

  • @IsleofWightBushcraft
    @IsleofWightBushcraft Před 5 lety

    Not too sure about them Andy,

  • @ngoutdoors5896
    @ngoutdoors5896 Před 5 lety

    Great vid and review Andy, if you don't mind me asking what does it cost (on average) for the ration packs you review, I'm interested in using them for wild camps, the less I understand the language on the packs the better ( I like the surprise factor and i'll eat anything).Cheers ATB.

  • @Oldsmokey1
    @Oldsmokey1 Před 5 lety

    I just got a Russian 24hr from 2000 and it has the self lighting fuel tabs in it. I wonder how long those have been around?

  • @garyhertswildcamper8958

    No Coffee? Again.
    I'm gonna have words with Putin at the next summit about the way his men are deprived of a decent drink.
    Good review mate, as ever. Not so sure about the food content, but when you opened them sachets, it reminded me to feed the cat.

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      but theres TEA! always happy to have tea haha.. they do look like cat food pouches haha, cheers mate

  • @descattysBushcraftbydescattys

    Cheers for sharing mate.
    Those biccies were a challenge lol...my gums are still delicate 😀

  • @davidnash1220
    @davidnash1220 Před 5 lety

    I think I would prefer the eggs bacon and of course ketchup!
    Kindest Dave

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 Před 5 lety

    So, the eggplant/vegetable puree was to provide salt and minerals in the meal. Useful in hot weather. I do not believe that Russ Russians often take milk or cream with their tea. Shorting the National Guardsman on Hexi-Tabs was too bad. I bet each trooper soon knew to carry extras! For my tastes, based on the items, appearance and your approval, this would be one of my preferred rations. I liked the meat being mixed through the barley...and I like steamed barley.

    • @countesscable
      @countesscable Před 9 měsíci

      I’m just curious: you mentioned ‘cream’ and ‘tea’-is that a thing? Cream in tea sounds absolutely vile! 🤢

  • @bushcraftybert113
    @bushcraftybert113 Před 5 lety

    Nice video Andy , very interesting...

  • @montebank4
    @montebank4 Před 4 lety +1

    Where can you get all these amazing MRE's?

  • @officialhunterz8839
    @officialhunterz8839 Před 4 lety

    Anyone else find his voice soothing ??

  • @a.thousandyears.2372
    @a.thousandyears.2372 Před 5 lety

    Very delicious..../Thailand..

  • @steveb1972
    @steveb1972 Před 5 lety

    Cool Andy! Do you watch Steve1989MREinfo?
    Be great if all fuel tabs had built in lighters! That emergency stove is great!

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +1

      I Do Steven, him, stickyfingaz and Gundog are my favourites :)

  • @pinklickpony
    @pinklickpony Před 4 lety

    My kids love ration packs, I try to get them one each for Christmas. Can you tell me why they cost so much?

  • @aegismule13
    @aegismule13 Před 5 lety

    that beef barley meal looked like it could use some ketchup, great video as always :)

  • @LowPlainsDrifter60
    @LowPlainsDrifter60 Před 5 lety +8

    Did you go over it with a Geiger counter first ?

    • @ColHatley
      @ColHatley Před 5 lety

      Ha Ha you are right!

    • @ArthurD
      @ArthurD Před 5 lety +1

      That's the first thing you should do on Ukrainian MRE. You know, Chernobyl is in Ukraine...

  • @mikealdridge5608
    @mikealdridge5608 Před 5 lety

    Nice one Andy! But i don't think I'd put the fish eggs with the beef! It's all a matter of taste I suppose. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @TheConradChannel
      @TheConradChannel Před 5 lety +1

      It's not really fish eggs. It's known as "vegetable caviar". Tastes like a bit like cold pasta sauce

    • @mikealdridge5608
      @mikealdridge5608 Před 5 lety

      @@TheConradChannel Thanks for that Conrad, just me showing my lack of knowledge. Cheers

  • @MusicalBox
    @MusicalBox Před 5 lety

    From Russia with love (and aubergines).

  • @andykjohnsonjohnson7622

    Hi Andy 😜 do you order those on-line. As i get mine from Surplus Arm store ? The Canadian ones are simaler to the British Army .

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      Hey, I get them all over the place.. eBay, amazon, surplus.. whoever I can find them haha.. I think I may have to start doing some of the same nations as others can be quite pricey

  • @steveg3981
    @steveg3981 Před 5 lety

    Nice one Andy. Did not look too appetizing comrade. I think i'd be tempted to liberate something from the local population.

  • @ScoutLakai
    @ScoutLakai Před 5 lety

    I suppose if you were really starving that it'd suffice. The main entree didn't so great, a bit dry. Was there something else that was suppose to go with it? Solid review tho Andy. Can't wait to see your new camp chap! Cheers bro.

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey bud, yeah.. had better haha.. but also had worse I guess... Spain ;) I would definitely warm the 'caviar' and mix it in if I had it again. Start of the new camp build is wed!, thanks.. lot to do still haha

  • @Lukey-Dukey-AUS
    @Lukey-Dukey-AUS Před 5 lety

    👍

  • @777RUS77E
    @777RUS77E Před 3 lety +2

    РОССИЯ 🇷🇺 💪🇷🇺🤘 🇷🇺 ✊🇷🇺🤝 🇷🇺 💪🇷🇺 РОССИЯ

  • @frankkindregan5873
    @frankkindregan5873 Před 3 lety +1

    Boil in the bag gets thumbs down

  • @ToNzHoLtZ
    @ToNzHoLtZ Před 5 lety

    looked better than the Canadian ration ?!?

  • @carolutley6523
    @carolutley6523 Před 9 měsíci +1

    😋😋😋

  • @trevpackerphotography
    @trevpackerphotography Před 5 lety

    Evening Andy, I've been meaning to get a ration pack, a British army one for starters any recommendations, assuming you've eaten from one? cheers

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety +1

      My favourite brit rat pack is the yellow chicken curry :)

  • @LowSettings
    @LowSettings Před 5 lety

    You did not get it out on a tray tho

  • @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting

    Cool , where do you buy these? would be nice with some brown sauce lol :) best wishes

    • @KentSurvival
      @KentSurvival  Před 5 lety

      you mean ketchup surely ;) haha, I get them from all over.. this was eBay but amazon and surplus stores can be good to, thanks for watching Jackie

  • @semco72057
    @semco72057 Před 5 lety

    That don't look like the greatest of rations, but one could survive eating it though.

  • @sharonbeckett721
    @sharonbeckett721 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What's wrong with using the same water to make tea / coffee? I'm sure the people who moan about it would be grateful for it if they were really thirsty, silly buggers😂.

  • @abefrohman1759
    @abefrohman1759 Před 5 lety

    No ale was harmed in the making of this video. Pity.