A person goes on a hike and tests three different dry rations: a $5 emergency ration, a $10 American humanitarian daily ration, and a $100 Swedish army ration. The cheapest ration was bland and unappetizing, the middle ration was decent but lacking in some amenities, and the most expensive ration was abundant and nutritious, with a wide variety of food and drinks. Throughout the day, the person hikes and sets up camp, eventually building a shelter and starting a fire. They reflect on their experience and the quality of each ration, concluding that the most expensive one was the best.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author went into the forest to test three dry rations of different prices.
2. The cheapest dry ration was from SE Oceans and cost $5.
3. The cheapest dry ration contained 9 briquettes with flour, palm fat, and sugar.
4. The cheapest dry ration had 2500 calories.
5. The medium-priced dry ration was an American humanitarian daily ration for $10.
6. The medium-priced dry ration contained cookies, peanut butter, oatmeal, and other accessories.
7. The most expensive dry ration was a Swedish army ration for almost $100.
8. The most expensive dry ration contained granola, energy drinks, and other food items.
9. The Swedish army ration had 5000 calories.
10. The author and a cameraman tested the dry rations in the forest.
11. They found a clearing and had breakfast, lunch, and dinner using the dry rations.
12. They built a shelter using branches and a hatchet.
13. They used moss as a natural carpet for the shelter.
14. They made a fire to replenish their energy reserves.
15. The American dry ration had three dishes for the main course, including beans with wild rice.
16. The Swedish dry ration had freeze-dried pasta with cheese and broccoli for the main course.
17. The author reflected that the Swedish dry ration was the most delicious dish of the day.