We Tried Astronaut Food *I couldn't survive in space*

Summary

In this fun and lighthearted video, the hosts explore various types of camping and astronaut-style meals, sampling foods like beef stroganoff, scrambled eggs, and an ice cream sandwich. The hosts humorously compare the differences between camping food and astronaut food, noting that while both offer convenience and long shelf life, some meals taste better than others. Along the way, they try a variety of meal-ready-to-eat (MRE) options, share their candid reactions, and even dabble in ASMR moments. The video concludes with them enjoying a freeze-dried ice cream sandwich, adding to the quirky camping/space food adventure.

Takeaways

• 🧑‍🚀 The video revolves around the concept of trying out astronaut and camping food, with the hosts dressed in various outfits for the occasion.
• 🍲 The main focus is on trying different types of MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) and freeze-dried foods, typically used by astronauts, campers, and the military.
• 🚀 They discuss the differences between astronaut food and regular camping food, with astronaut food meeting specific nutritional standards for space missions.
• 🥩 The first dish they try is beef stroganoff with noodles, which impresses them with its taste and long shelf life, up to 2053.
• 🥭 They taste freeze-dried mangoes, noting their lightness and unique texture, though one finds it sour and likens it to pumpkin.
• 🧀 They prepare cheese tortellini using a self-heating bag, which amazes them with its steaming process and effectiveness.
• 🥚 Scrambled eggs with bacon is less favored, compared to other dishes. They describe it as similar to a hotel breakfast.
• 🫐 Granola with milk and blueberries is praised for its convenience and flavor, reminding them of a blueberry muffin.
• 🍦 The highlight is a freeze-dried ice cream sandwich, which they find delightful and surprisingly similar to a real ice cream sandwich.
• ⛺ The overall theme is testing out the practicality and taste of these foods, emphasizing their use in extreme environments like space or camping, and they conclude that some of the foods are really enjoyable.

Q & A

What is the primary theme of the video?

The video focuses on trying out astronaut and camping food, comparing the two, and reviewing various meal options available for both scenarios.

Why are the presenters dressed unusually in the video?

The presenters are dressed in a fun and quirky way because they were told to dress as if they were going camping, which ties into the theme of reviewing camping and astronaut food.

What is the difference between astronaut food and camping food?

Astronaut food is specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of astronauts in space, while camping food (MREs—Meals Ready to Eat) is used by hikers, the military, and campers. Both types of food are designed to be lightweight, long-lasting, and easy to prepare.

What was the first food they tried, and what was the reaction?

The first food they tried was beef stroganoff with noodles. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with the presenters commenting on how delicious it was, even comparing it to gourmet food.

What food item did they say tasted like pumpkin, even though it wasn’t?

The dried mango snack tasted like pumpkin to one of the presenters, even though it was just freeze-dried mango.

How did the presenters react to the heating process of the cheese tortellini meal?

They were fascinated by how hot the bag became during the heating process, with steam coming out like a kettle, and were impressed by the technology.

What was the consensus on the scrambled eggs with bacon meal?

The scrambled eggs with bacon meal wasn’t as well-received as the beef stroganoff. It was described as tasting like a typical continental breakfast, and one presenter said they wouldn’t repurchase it.

Which food item did they think tasted like blueberry muffins?

The granola with milk and blueberries reminded the presenters of blueberry muffins and buttermilk, and they were pleasantly surprised by its taste.

Why did they mention that using a heating pouch at home felt wasteful?

The presenters felt that using a heating pouch indoors was unnecessary and wasteful because they could have easily prepared the meal using a regular kettle, but acknowledged that in the wilderness, the pouch would make more sense.

What was the final food item they tried, and how did they like it?

The final item they tried was an astronaut-style ice cream sandwich. They loved it, describing it as 'delightful' and even preferring it over a regular ice cream sandwich due to its crunchy, 'cookie-fied' texture.