The video features a rare military ration, the Food Packet Individual Survival Arctic III, produced in 1952 during the Korean War. It was designed to sustain one man for one day in emergency situations in arctic regions. The ration includes concentrated food bars, bouillon, coffee, tea, sugar, gum, cigarettes, matches, a waterproof bag, and instructions. Despite some compromised items like the soluble tea product, the ration is well-preserved with notable items like vintage cigarettes and matches. The reviewer samples various components, noting their condition and taste, with mixed reactions. The cigarettes, particularly Camel and Philip Morris brands, are highlighted for their excellent preservation and flavor. The video concludes with the reviewer expressing a strong nicotine buzz and an appreciation for the experience of exploring this vintage ration.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The food packet is an Individual Survival SIII packet.
2. The packet was designed to feed one man for one day in emergency situations, such as aircraft landings, ditching, parachute landings, and arctic regions.
3. The packet was produced in 1952, during the Korean War.
4. The packet contains concentrated food bars, bullion, coffee, tea, sugar, gum, cigarettes, matches, a waterproof bag, and instructions.
5. The food packet has several components, including:
- Concentrated food bars (date cookie bars and coconut cookie bars)
- Bullion powder
- Coffee
- Tea
- Sugar cubes (Domino sugar)
- Chewing gum (Chicks)
- Cigarettes (Philip Morris and Camel)
- Matches (vintage matches)
- Waterproof bag
- Instructions (pamphlet)
6. The packet is in good condition, considering its age, with some minor damage and oxidation.
7. The contents of the packet have been preserved well, with some items still being edible.
8. The packet is a rare and valuable military ration, with only a few remaining in good condition.
9. The packet is being preserved for display purposes, with some items being kept sealed to maintain their condition.
10. The packet is part of a military ration collection, with the owner having waited two years to open it.
11. The packet's instructions are an 8-page pamphlet that provides guidance on how to use the contents.
12. The packet's cigarettes are unfiltered and have a strong nicotine content.
13. The packet's gum is an all-natural spearmint flavor and is still edible.
14. The packet's food bars are dense and have a strong flavor, but are not particularly palatable.
15. The packet's tea and coffee are no longer good, having oxidized over time.