What are /r/HikerTrashMeals' favorite Products & Services?

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Excalibur is what I use, highly recommended.

https://www.amazon.com/Excalibur-3926TB-Dehydrator-Temperature-Dehydration/dp/B008OV4FD0

I often bring caffeinated mio backpacking, caffeine dehydrates you some so you'll have to increase sodium & water intake accordingly. It's great, the only reason I don't use it is if there is a limited amount of water (like if I have to hike through desert).

To make tomato powder it's best to have a dehydrator. But you can buy tomato powder.

There are also bullion and base options also like Knorr Tomato and Chicken.

So I just got this one after doing hours of research! I’m very excited by it! This brand has great reviews and I think it may last me for life!

COSORI Premium Food Dehydrator Machine(50 Free Recipes), 6 Stainless Steel Trays with Digital Timer and Temperature Control for Beef,Jerky,Fruit,Dog Treats,Herbs,ETL Listed/FDA Compliant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PY5M579/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XlHyFbQBQYYKP

ETA: Walmart sells it with free shipping if you don’t have prime :)

https://www.amazon.com/Caf%C3%A9-instant%C3%A1neo-NESCAF%C3%89-Gold-Espresso/dp/B07BDVR6L8/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=nestle+gold&qid=1598825145&sr=8-8

Nescafé gold. It was like $1 for 8 ounces in Thailand but you can order it on Amazon (for a bit more).

It just melts. It's so smooth and I've put it in room temp water and cold water. The powdery stuff is great, haven't tried the clumpy ones. Has good flavor and really surprisngly smooth.

Found these 2oz plastic bottles with included funnel at the local craft store for about the same price as Amazon. Like others, I usually premix spices into the food before I go, but I have this kit for backup and liquids (sesame oil).

Not DIY, but I like Lyteshow. Comes with a tiny travel bottle. Fill the cap, dump into a smart water bottle and you're good to go. I tried Hammer Nutrition's Electrolyte Caps, E-lete (basically the same as Lyteshow, they have a unflavored version and flavored called Citralyte), Nuun, Ultima, Skratch, and Tailwind.

It has a nice slight citric taste, no sugar or stevia like others have, easy to dose, and no gunky undissolved powder.

I was with you, I looked at recipes for DIY and it ended up being NuSalt/Lite Salt and Epsom salt and a bunch of other stuff and I was kinda like nah even though its fine.

I've never tried vinegar powder. I frequently bring a small refillable bottle with some balsamic vinegar. I've also made a chicken marbella using lemon rosemary olives and no additional acid, and it was delicious.

Mostly true, but I use alcos all season. I am a big alco-fan, but when hiking, I do no fancy cooking, just boil water for my freezer-bag style meals, or an occasional fondue. However, an alco is not just a stove. You have to make the whole system work right. Baseplate with heat reflector, windshield/pot stand, stove with the proper (low!) heat-output, pan, lid. Works year round, even in light breeze, but who wants to eat in a breezy spot? If you are comfortable, a proper alco-set will also.

http://www.ipernity.com/doc/charly13/49582508/in/album/1258802

Just recently found a hit sauce I really like. It's in a plastic bottle, with a flip cap. Could open, but I'd personally risk it if you have a specific food bag. It's Salsa Habanero Roja, by Mexico Lindo. The link I provided is to Amazon where it costs over $5, but I can buy it at Smith's for $1.79 a bottle. The bottles are relatively small, which is nice for backpacking, but it should last you a while. The sauce has a kick to it, the heat doesn't overstay its welcome, and it's got a habanero taste. On top of all of that it's dirt cheap.

I carry glass bottles in a dishwasher flatware basket from a thrift store ($1). They each sit in their own slot cushioned by the plastic. It has a handle that can be secured to something to keep it from flying around offroad.

Six slots:

1. sriracha
2. Valentina picante salsa (Mexico)
3. soy sauce
4. rice vinegar
5. misc
6. misc

There is also caffeinated nuun tablets so you can get electrolytes and such at the same time.

I like this stuff for creamer/milk. I saw it on a backpacking food video somewhere.

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https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00FRFRZF6/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9QRP1RN6XCJ7YYSYF5PH

Coffee is one of those things that keep me from going cold soak. But if I was going stoveless, this (Amazon-link) would be my choice. Just add cold water. I don't envy you though...

I also use the Talenti container for cold soak. For coffee, tea, soup, etc., I use a collapsible silicone cup. It’s lightweight, unbreakable, and really practical for backpacking, camping, etc.

I used a silicone bag for the first time recently and have mixed opinions. Homelux Theory Reusable Silicone... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QGPXM7M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Pros: environmentally friendlier than plastic bags, leakproof (buy the slider top style), seems to retain heat better than ziplocs when freezer bag cooking, much easier to eat out of due to the shape (no messy hands from reaching into the bag), can easily drink beverages from it (no need for an extra cup), puncture resistant compared to ziploc bags.

Cons: they’re heavy (I’m an UL hiker), slider was tough to clean in the field, bag was relatively easy to clean (food didn’t stick) but felt that it needed a bit of soap to feel truly clean, absorbed the smell of my taco mac’n cheese (breakfast the next morning wasn’t as yummy smelling taco seasoning), expensive, bulky, most are way too big for backpacking meals (16 oz size is more than big enough for my meals), would still need to store food in bags (prior to prepping on trail) because a 7-day carry worth of silicone bags isn’t realistic.

New option we’re working on: compostable, heat sealable bags that can be used for freezer bag cooking or long-term storage and then reused after cooking in silicone. We have several folks trail testing them for us right now. If they like them we’re going to try offering them on our website. Need to have custom sized bags made. Standard small bags are too small and the next size up is over twice the size needed for backpacking. https://www.tekpaksolutions.com/

Which packets do you bring? Highest calorie one I've found is Starkist Tuna in Sunflower Oil with 150.