2019 Canadian IMP Southwestern Chipotle Chicken Individual Meal Pack Ration Review MRE Tasting Test 

When the world needed him most... he returned.

You have no idea how much I needed to hear those drink mixing spoon sounds.

"The Pain Hamburger is best served cold." Just like revenge.

>"Gonna live dangerously" in reference to dipping a fresh chocolate bar into some peanut butter *glances at 1906 ration video in the sidebar*

Steve’s post-workout meal consists of: turkey with beans from industrialized London of late 1700’s, followed by German Panzerschokolad from 1943, followed by pears from Napoleon’s garden and a coffee instant from the civil war.

“It says dessert...but apple slices.” Lol, u can hear the disappointment in his voice. xD

Life goals: Find someone who looks at you like Steve looks at a gusset.

He has such a smooth, soothing voice. The world seems calm and peaceful whenever I watch his videos

"Looking pretty hot and soupy." Oh Steve stop it, flattering me like that.

"A shelf stable masterpiece", the kind of quote that only steve can provide.

"The PAIN HAMBURGER is best served cold." Steve's wit never ceases to amuse me.

Hey Steve, have you ever considered ever doing an “All Star Ration” video where you compile your favorite contents from rations throughout the years?

Thanks to Steve my 5yr old loves saying “nice m-kay” whenever he sits down for a meal. Love it.

He opens the case and rubs his hand sensually over the meals. I was waiting for him to call them his precious.

As a recently retired Canadian Army veteran, I spent a lot of time existing on Canadian IMPs in all sorts of weather and environments, including extreme wet. I don't recall ever losing an unopened package to spoilage by water or dust. If I recall the meal packages have a weatherproof lining sandwiched with the paper. I'm glad they changed the colour of the packaging to something a little more subtle than the older white. The white was an extraordinary tactical nuisance. We would keep cases of the rations in our vehicles, but if on patrol we always broke them down and got rid of unnecessary packaging. Some of the components may have had cardboard boxes, but inside everything was waterproof or substantially water resistant, save perhaps the paper towel and the package of matches.

As soon as that glass shows up everyone is just waiting for those tuned spork taps on the rim

When we dug into those IMPs in basic and found those Kit Kats in the middle of a blizzard in the dead night of November when our fkn burners didnt turn on... We sat back and munched those bars down like we were the last kings on earth

Find yourself someone who loves you the way Steve loves a gusset on a beverage bag.

Honestly Steve is proving himself to be one of the few shining beacons of hope and peace in these dark times.

I'd love to see a video where Steve goes over everything he has on his bookshelf.

Like Revenge, Pain Hamburger is a dish best served cold.

_"I'd rather it be thin and real, rather than overly thick and fake tasting or off-putting in a disingenuous way."_ Something that can be said for more than just MREs. Thank you for the wisdom Steve.

American MRE: Tactical, Efficient, Nutritional Canadian MRE: Delicious.

"Lookin pretty hot n' soupy" Not a recommended pickup line, boys.

Anyone else watch Steve’s video to get to sleep? He has such a soothing voice and the way he methodically opens and displays everything is both interesting and relaxing

Now I want a T-shirt that says "Pain hamburger is best served cold".

Steve will not post for months but when he does his fan base is always there! It never goes away! Other youtubers could not do that.

I got into MRE’s in the late 1980’s when my best friend in High School joined the Army on the ROTC track, I, myself, tried to get into, first, the National Guard and then the active duty Navy. Neither would touch me because I was born with only one kidney. So much for my military career. I loved the 80’s MRE’s. I lived for the Five Fingers of Death and the vanilla pound cakes. As the years have progressed, I have had other friends who would bring me entire cases after their two-week stints in the summer or I’ve managed to wheedle single packs out of National Guard units for which I have cooked meals (smaller National Guard units are not allowed to make their own breakfasts and lunches unless they have their own 92G’s). I’ve enjoyed them all (well, maybe except for Fettuccine Alfredo and Mac & Cheese, but mostly because I don’t like them anyway). I love seeing Steve sample the foreign MRE’s because I’ve never had one of those. The ones I want to try most are the Australian and Russian 24 hour packs.

I’m Canadian and I’m pretty impressed how good this looks. The trail mix looked perfect. The hot portion of the meal would boost your spirits if you were out in the cold. Apple slices looked awesome. For such an under funded military I’m glad they didn’t cheap out on the meal, and it sounds like Steve really liked the heating aspect.

The virgin Knuckle sandwich The Chad Pain Hamburger

Steve, just had emergency surgery, back home after 5 days or hell, this has really cheered me up, thanks pal, keep up the great work

Steve, I have said it before and I will say it again! You could take a phone book from a small town during the 1940s, and read it aloud, and STILL make it interesting! Your knowledge of historical events, the military, and places to gather information, blows me away! You absolutely rock brother 💪👊👍

opens case, runs hands over 10 pristine mre's like they are gold bars.

The bread when Steve slaps it: Harder daddy! Steve: What? Bread: What

"Pain Hamburger: The burger that tastes so good that it hurts!"

Can’t sleep? Steve’s got you covered

STEVE WITH THE PERFECT TIMING AGAIN!

It would be amazing for some army department that manages the R&D side of this, US, Canada, wherever, to reach out and invite steve in to talk about their process, show stuff, A bit of a PR thing but also interesting content IMO. if Tested can do something with the space food lab then the army can ask Steve

It’s official. We made Steve realize his meme status and he’s fully fucking embraced it.

nothing is more iconic, than Steve's spoon sound's edit

Never thought watching a guy eat military rations could be this interesting. But for some reason while the entire world over the past three months has attempted to self implode I find these videos comforting. Steve I wish you nothing but the best. I am now a fan for life. Cheers!

When he’s heating up the main, and opening the sports drink, the captions say “applause”. 😆

fiji water with Gatorade powder? A man of taste

As one wise man once said “alright let’s get this out onto the tray”

Wow, an MRE that is safe, and not been stored in a basement for the last 75 years? What has 2020 come to!

My mind was blown when I saw what I thought was a Canadian mint magically transform into a wet napkin.

Eastern Canadian Review: " A good job they put in that shelf stable PB&J with the spicy chicken pepper stew and a double double to wash 'er down. Perhaps needs a pack of Swiss Chalet sauce with it too. Still waiting for approval on menu 27. The boys from The Rock are saying the fried bologna and ships biscuit are alright but the dehydrated Screech, "Tastes like boiled boots without the kick."

4:05 😂 Steve you have just made a new t-shirt design and catch phrase "Nice leaf" 😂👌

I was waiting for that drink just because of its color 😀

power move in the field is to use the juice from the apples/pears/peaches to make the sports drink with some added water.

"All right, let's get sat on your tray... Níce" most soothing voice

For the last three months, the Corona virus has been fighting to survive in Steve.

What you want to do is heat the "dessert" in the bag after the main is finished. The apples, pears, and peaches are such a good morale boost when warm. Most times we dont get the luxury of heater bags with our meals, but make use of them when you can 👍 I should mention this comes with my time in the Canadian Infantry.

he used the word "sublime" when describing a kitkat dipped in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich lol

Steve your content is a balm in these trying times.

Bruh anyone else have to repeat him after he says “Nice ok” or am I going insane?! 😂

“Pain Hamburger” is best served cold - Steve1983MRE, June 1, 2020!

Eventhough the world's gone to hell at least we have Steve keeping us informed on how good some rations are

Ladies, get a man that kneads you the way Steve kneads his peanut butter.

I'm waiting for the day that MREs start including reviews from Steve on their packaging.

There's just something so therapeutic about His reviews Anybody else agrees

I love how enthralled people are with the pain hamburger. I guess we are just so used to seeing it I don't even remember the last time I read the french on a pack of hamburger buns.

"That was one of those sublime moments you don't expect to have in a day" I love you SteveMRE

Did anyone else enjoy it when he said "nice leaf" before putting it into the FRH lol

Missed Steve and his MRE . So relaxing wholesome and down to earth I needed this right now Steve you are a national treasure . THANK YOU

I can't get over just how much he understands processed foods. They really are a miracle of the modern age, but are always demonized for no reason. His knowledge of which preservatives do what, and how they affect flavor... It's clear he's done his research, and has an amazingly refined pallet.

Steve is unfazed by everything going on right now. All he needs is a good mre and a rock or something to get through the day.

Steve, speaking as a Canadian, the FRH's have to contend with temperatures on Maneuvers in winter...that can be as cold as -55 or -65 Celsius. Where we live, in winter, we set out trays and molds, and make Whiskysicles as liquor generally freezes at only -27 Celsius. Just FYI. LOVE your vids, they're fun and Interesting!!

Lol love when you say let’s Get this out into a tray haha 😆 and love watching you do Canadian imp because I am Canadian.

I can't believe I am here so early for a tasty meal with my favorite food youtuber

I'm curious as to how/where a full case of non-expired IMPs escaped the supply system. No chewing gum in the IMPs because we're not allowed to have it in uniform. I kinda miss having IMPs, all the exercises I've been on for the last while had kitchen trailer setups. The only IMP main I outright hated was the salmon - which was pretty much just seasoned cat food. I remember on basic my section somehow ended up with exclusively breakfast cases for a couple days. Seven(ish) breakfasts in a row was not fun.

steve rubbing those IMPs at 1:40 is the love and affection we all needed

As a Canadian, I'd like to have a mashup of one of these and a US MRE.

I really enjoy the Canadian IMPs but I also tend to be thinking or missing certain things about the American MRE when I eat them. Always great to see your Reviews Steve!

“Peanut Butter & Jam once a day to keep the blues away” Classic!

Steve reminding us he’s still alive is always a welcomed sight especially during these trying times.

Steve - After doing all there reviews. Would be interested to see what YOU would put in if your were designing 3 personal meal packs (1 day worth).

I’ve been going through a lot of shit lately and covid has made it even harder, but man if hearing Steve’s voice didn’t make me smile. You sound like a genuine, down to earth dude, thank you. It’d be a pleasure to meet you some day

You're a soldier fighting in Canada. World War 3 has happened, Corona got weaponized. You were a young lad when the declarations were made. At first you were scared because of possible Nuclear annihilation, luckily all sides agreed to not use nuclear weapons, large bombs were allowed however. You were drafted and after some months of training you were sent to the front. You've been shelled, bombed and fired at but nothing could have prepared you for the Canadian front. A frozen hell with little to no infrastructure. You have just raided a Canadian military Outpost. You eat for the first time in what feels like months, 2019 Canadian IMP Southwestern Chipotle Chicken Individual Meal pack. You lazily walk into the mess hall and take some cutlery, BOOM. A booby trap left behind. As you bleed out you hear the screams of your squad mates, the medics telling you to hold on, the officers saying that everything is going to be okay. You look at the MRE, the final thing you will see before death. All you manage to read is "Like us on Facebook!"

Pain hamburger isn't real, it can't hurt you. Pain hamburger:

This is the only good thing that has stayed consistent throughout my teenage years. Been watching since I was 14, I’m 17

Oh man, TWO new steve videos? Let's get them out onto a tray, nice.

Two videos in one day. Nice.

Putting the sports drink into the fruit bag is a technique we do at work frequently. It saves the time of having to open up your beverage bag and add water. It also adds a nice zing to whatever fruit you're having. If you're eating a breakfast rat, I also typically add the crunchy cereal or oatmeal to the concoction and eat it with a spoon.

“What are your intentions with my daughter?” *Response 7:16 - 7:21

He’s back

Find you a man who holds you as confidently as Steve holds his tray!

A double double is an order at Tim Horton's, Canada's most popular coffee shop. It's a large coffee with two sugar and two cream

Steve:" Nice Hiss' MRE: Cobra in a can It: "Well you better let the poor guy out! Waha waha waha!"

“Tactical Lunch Bag” would be a great name for a band😂

I didn’t know that chunky kit kats existed until now

"Glorified Tactical Lunch bag"... Tellin' it like it is. That's our Steve!

Honestly, they should take a page out of the Japanese playbook for this one and ditch the pain hamburger for a pack of rice and a tray. That chipotle chicken sauce on top of white rice would be some real comfort food.

0:13 Damn just look at that absolutely smug lad.

“I always like a nice gusset.” - Steve eyeing up his date.

I love the Canadian IMP's. So compact, nice to look at, and so well packed and beautifully presented

"The most normal bread in a ration" Germans: *Screaming internally*

I was pleasantly surprised when he said. "Double double."

This channel is the absolute best. Love watching the MRE’s from the past few years

*Pretty sure Pain Hamburger is a running joke now*