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You can also get an adapter that will let you use the green camping propane canisters in jetboils and other stoves. It won't work well in the cold or high elevations, but cheap and good enough for this use.
Couscous. Just add water and you're done in minutes, not even hot water if you you're going cold soak. I like the boxed ones because they come with flavorful packets. If you add some bacon bits and oil you have something pretty tasty. Bring an advacado and hot damn you're hiker trash master chef.
If you find good instant ramen, the ones that come with the oil packets and add some dried veggies, seaweed, an egg, tuna/spam or even better find these little dried shrimps, that shit is pretty amazing. A buddy of mine swears that adding a little peanut butter is amazing as well.
These are my favorites. Found the 6 packs at Sam's/Costco awhile back. Normally have to break down the noodles for space and they can be pretty sharp.
Nice find! I have re-usable yogurt/babyfood pouches that I've repurposed for condiments when camping (now that my kids aren't babies any more). Just throwing it out there as another option. :) We used these for two years and they're still going strong!
This Chili-Mac recipe is a great one to start out with, it's very tasty and very easy to make. I bring it on all my trips.
I also recommend Linda Frederick Yaffe's book Backpack Gourmet.
Flexible plastics engineer here. I highly recommend against using Ziploc brand bags, freezer or otherwise, for pouring boiling water into. They are made of a polyethylene material, which on it's own softens around 195 deg F. Boiling water can definitely cause additive chemicals (stable at normal temps) to leach out of the bag into your food. If you call Ziploc, they will also tell you not to pour boiling water into their bags.
They're more expensive, but using retort grade flexible packages, like what other commenters suggested, is the safe way to go. They're constructed with materials that the FDA rates as safe for food contact and for cooking inside of at elevated temperatures (200+ deg F), and are designed to be safe in this kind of application. Silicone bags would also be a suitable and reusable alternative.
I cold soaked rice ramen last year on the PCT- it was a favorite meal of mine! I'm gluten-intolerant and you are right- it is a bit expensive-but totally worth it for me. I found the cheapest/most convenient option was to buy from amazon and put in my resupply boxes. https://www.amazon.com/Lotus-Foods-Ramen-Noodles-Millet/dp/B00HKIBKQS?th=1
In the morning (if I wanted it for lunch) I put the ramen in a Talenti gelato container with a bit of water (it just takes a little bit of experimentation to see how much) add the seasoning packet, screwed on the lid and put it back in my food bag. 3-4 hours later, it is soft and plump! I would regularly add in tuna, or chips or whatever else I had on hand - cause, yea, that's how you do it on the trail. :)
Knorr rice sides also work awesome for cold soaking- same deal, just put it in the talenti container, add a bit of water, and hike away! Then when you stop- dinner!
In normal life, cold noodles sound terrible- but being that my hiker hunger was insatiable- it was like a fun pasta salad.
They make freeze dried tofu, but I think it tastes like cardboard sponge.
This shelf stable tetra-pak silken tofu, on the other hand, is great! I use it at home in soups or stir fries. It may be a bit heavy for lightweight backpacking...but so is beer, and I bring that ��.
https://www.amazon.com/Mori-Nu-Silken-Tofu-Extra-Ounce/dp/B000LKZ86K
this dehydrator: https://www.amazon.com/Nesco-FD-75A-Snackmaster-Dehydrator-White/dp/B0090WOCN0/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=dehydrator&qid=1561684331&s=gateway&sr=8-3
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It gets the job done and is inexpensive. I have used it quite a bit and it still runs without complaint. Get the extra trays, you can cook 8-10 trays at once. It takes longer to dehydrate food than what is listed online. Often I let the food dehydrate for 12 hrs irregardless of how many trays are in use or what temperature it is set to. It is best used for simple fruit and veggies. I use no preservatives for dehydration and the food is good for 6 months. I have also tried dehydrating in my oven and find that this is a far better option.
Don’t have any recipes but TVP will probably be a great addition because you only have to barely bring water to a boil and stir. Add some taco seasoning and your good to go. Also this book will probably be of great use. https://www.amazon.com/Lipsmackin-Vegetarian-Backpackin-Lightweight-Trail-Tested/dp/0762785020/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=lip+smacking+vegetarian+backpacking&qid=1565379203&s=gateway&sprefix=lips+smacking+vege&sr=8-1&utm_source=sh...
Hit up Amazon for some leak-proof travel bottles. Food-grade silicon if you're feeling fancy. Here's a random (pricey) example I found, I'm sure there's plenty cheaper. If you're at all uncertain about leakiness, throw it in a designated ziplock. EDIT: found the one that use personally here. Never had trouble with it. The bottles are good for both cooking liquids and toiletries like sunscreen.
I’ll second the half box of near east couscous as a base.
I go with a tuna packet in extra virgin olive oil for the added calories (as opposed to tuna in water). The sun-dried tomato is my favorite, but you could really add any protein to the couscous.
Google led me to this Canadian online store: http://www.bridensolutions.ca/instant-refried-pinto-beans-nutristore-10-can
That's about twice as expensive as I pay on Amazon in the US: https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Fe-Bean-Southwestern-7-25-Ounce/dp/B000FI701Y
But 2x as expensive might be acceptable if you really really want beans.
You might also experiment with looking for instant bean soup, instant hummus, and instant falafel.
Couscous is a pretty solid base for cold-soaked meals as well, but it might not pack as much nutritional value as the beans, depending on how important that is to you.
Check your local health food store as well. You might get lucky in the bulk bins.
Do you have any friends with backyard chickens? Eggs that haven’t been washed are good at room temp for a few weeks. I actually took a couple backpacking with me and carried them in a little plastic egg carrier I got on Amazon:
We pack out many different condiments in various sizes of these...
Not at all! We ordered the bags on Amazon for 20CAD and are really liking them so far- will be reusing them on future trips for sure. You could probably seal them with a vacuum food storage thing, but we just squeezed the air out and sealed them shut with our fingers. Only complaint is that the milk powder is really fine and gums up the ziplock area so we needed to wipe it clean before closing it. The other foods sealed no problem though.
I'd be worried about getting tired of couscous. What about some thin pasta too? My favorite trail protein these days are these dehydrated refried beans. Link Not sure if they are available where you are though. What country are you in?
If you don't want the hassle of dehydrating, the Idahoan potato soups are really pretty good. I've been getting them at Walmart.
They rehydrate within 5 minutes on the trail. There's enough in a package for 2 meals if you add a protein to the mix.
This has become one of my favorite trail lunches. Fast, easy and hearty.
Here's an archived ~~page~~ website
edit: I must say that a lot of these recipes have a lot of ingredients (especially for dinner) and would never work for backpacking. Great recipes, though. Fun website.
thank you everyone for input, i ended up ordering the ones on amazon. link below, i am just experimenting with meals for now for thru hike in July. I may end up trying out the ones i originally linked later on if I don't like the taste of these santa fe ones.
I bought a large tub of instant macaroni, they sell it at the local grocery store in a large can as emergency supplies. It is made by beprepared.com (http://beprepared.com/elbow-macaroni-large-can.html) It can be easily combined with cheese sauce from Annie's or you can just buy the cheese powder from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-Cheddar-Cheese/dp/B00B0GGABG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467662326&sr=8-1&keywords=white+cheddar+powder
Don't forget some extra milk power, I use Nestle Nido, its better than the non-fat stuff.
I know this is in Clif bar realm, but I just recently found these Kind bars that are soo good if you like coconut. Here is the link they sell them at Wally world and they double as my "dessert" after dinner as well. Soo good! And lightweight as well 😁
I purchased the Delallo (but have yet to try it) because it said "Ready in 1 Minute"
Let's compare notes after we both have prepared, yeah?
While your analysis sounds convincing, the premise is flawed.
See this air mattress: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JS2E1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_R9BC3RFPNAH3318W3E4T
It costs 10.25. It weighs 1 lbs.
By contrast the thermarest neoair Uberlight cost $225 and weighs 12 onces .
The difference in price is approximately $215 for a savings of 4 onces. Which is $860 per pound. Therefore thermarest pads are dumb!!!!
Or maybe there are other factors to be considered?
Perhaps we should all carry wooden backpacks and buffalo hide tents to save money?
For aluminum pans a possible factor is leaching of metal into food. The choice to use a titanium pan could be because you just want to save the weight and have a more durable and non reactive pan?
You can get single-serve packets of coconut oil. This is just the first brand I found on Amazon, but I've seen a few different brands at fancy grocery stores. They would be an easy way to get fat into you on longer trips.
I just buy the Casbah hummus in bulk on Amazon
It's something like a hat or piece of fleece that keeps things warm. If you have a bag meal, it can lose a lot of its warmth (and therefore cooking power) to the outside chill. Stick it in a hat and it will keep warmer for longer, thereby cooking more efficiently.
edit: you can also use things like a space blanket, a bubble wrap mailer, or a reflective bubble carrier. See this link.
Double edit: Here's a pot cozy that you can DIY, if you'd prefer.
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This is right up my alley :) Low Carb Tortillas oh yeah!!! Mission ones are amazing and if I recall around 5 net carbs per tortilla.
For breakfast, freeze dried eggs, shelf stable bacon and cheese wrapped in tortilla with hot sauce. Someone else suggested spam, and they have those in single serve packages as well.
For lunch/dinner add pouch of tuna and lots of mayo. MMM.
You can also do Peanut butter with some sugar free jelly for a sweet treat.
Babybel cheese will last a quite a few days without refrigeration. Hard cheeses too Slim Jims/Jerky/Summer Sausage/Pepperoni... or all of the above.- Tip, pepperoni and mayo on a low carb tortilla is yummy too!
Make sure to take some chicken broth for the extra salt and electrolytes. It will help you keep from cramping. Almonds/pistachios/macadamia nuts
These protein bars
Oh, and did I mention low carb tortillas? Seriously, that's all you need.
This looks nice: OSEPP-HUMI-01
This project looks adaptable too.
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I've done steamed cupcakes with the silcone feet cupcake cups. I think I followed this tutorial
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DUF3O32/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are definitely cheaper options for the powdered cheese on Amazon (Hoosier Hill Farms) but KA is GOOD.
Type 2 but I always have a few of these glucose shots in my bag. When I've needed them they were much faster acting than tablets.
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Powdered butter is good for cooking/baking:
I haven't tried to reconstitute it and use it as a spread, though.
My guilty pleasure is Mountain House beef stroganoff. That's the only one I still eat.
Your ramen experience will be next level after you have these. Very expensive on Amazon but most asian supermarkets carry them for around $1 each. You'll never touch a Top Ramen again.
I've bought them at all of my local grocery stores but it looks like Amazon carries them too.
https://www.amazon.com/Tyson-Chicken-Breast-7-Ounce-Pouches/dp/B003NRMHFI
Fourthing this. Alternatively if you don't feel like tweaking the spices yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Augason-Farms-Flavored-Vegetarian-Substitute/dp/B07FMGJK1K
TVP keeps for months where beef keeps for maybe two weeks. And it is easier on your digestive system. And it's less work.
For a few days you can pack these little individual cups of 1/2 and 1/2. They are not refrigerated, (they are ultra pasteurized). That being said, I tired of the hassle and just drink black coffee (or take no doze)
For one night, I wouldn't even get an insulated bag... grab some steak, some potatoes wrapped in foil, a travel butter and sour cream container and S&P. (plate, fork and knife are needed too) https://www.amazon.com/DZRZVD-Bushcraft-Backpackers-Grate-Welded-Stainless/dp/B07MFCC3SB grab a simple grate, put two rocks up to hold it up in your fire ring... you got a great dinner!
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Eggs hold up great for breakfast, bacon can last over night no problem too, if you have a pan to cook it in.. sausage and english muffins is way easier to carry and toast. (you would need a little skillet for eggs, but you can use it over the grate above. You could also make a mushroom sauce if you wanted for the steak.
This is the WINNER! The reason I bought this was for dehydrated fruit and it works wonderfully. They have the same one on amazon for around the same price. I got a couple extra trays and a couple mesh screens to help prevent sticky fruits like mango from sticking. They are all worth every penny. I like this opposed from the oven style because if I want to just do a few items all I need is a few trays. I got a mandoline at a thrift shop to make all slices even. Dehydrated pineapple is the best!
For all who say just use an oven... Dehydryaing taking 8-14 hours and leaving an oven on that long seems like a huge waste of energy, not to mention how amazingly hot your home will be.
I own many machines. No name vacuum sealer, high end Foodsaver, chamber sealer, impulse sealer, etc.
Honestly, you'll be fine with using ziploc freezer bags. The vacuum seal bags let in just as much oxygen as ziploc bags since the plastic is permeable. Your food will last a couple months longer in a vacuum bag vs ziploc, but we're talking 8 months vs 10 months. Neither of these are designed for long term storage.
If you want long term storage, you'll want to use mylar bags and an impulse sealer (not a vacuum sealer) with oxygen absorbers.
And for a really long time, you'll need to invest in a freeze drier as well, but that's $4-6k range.
Since it sounds like you're dead set on buying a vacuum sealer, I would just get one of the cheaper bar style ones like this since they're more versatile than the fancy automatic ones. For example, I cut by bags down to size and then use the bar to manually seal the ends. Perfectly sized custom bags.
As much as I love my Foodsaver, it has an automatic sensor which automatically clamps on the bag and makes it really tricky to get precise seals.
It's essentially traditional cottage pie, which is shepards pie with beef instead of lamb.
If I am being super luxurious I bring a small plastic container similar to the smallest one in that set with some kerrygold butter in it (or any real butter which will travel well).
That's a great start! I just wanted to pass along that there are some good recipes in Nicole Bassett's book Chef in Your Backpack: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-Your-Backpack-Gourmet-Outdoors/dp/1551521407
I got a lot from this book. Recipes, planning, process. It’s a kayaking book but everything applies to any wilderness experience.
In the US, the eggs you buy at the grocery store have been washed with a chemical that removes a membrane on the outside of the eggs so the eggs have to be refrigerated so they don't spoil.
If you buy eggs from a farmer, or someone that just keeps chickens in their yard, they haven't had that protective layer washed off, so you can keep them at room (or outside) temp.
So just buy some eggs from a farmer or a chicken keeper and one of those yellow egg carriers and you're good for backpacking with no ice. Fresh eggs for brekkie!
If you're in the EU, I think the eggs are already fine at room temp and don't have to be refrigerated.
Heat diffuser might help. This one's steel. I've seen them made of titanium. You can probably find an iron one.
Back in the day, I used asbestos. No kidding. Scavenged it from a chem lab.
Don't forget about the middle ground between prepackaged meals and dehydrating your own meals: buying dry ingredients and premixing them into a bag. It takes very little time or money since the only equipment needed is a scale and some ziplock bags.
Curries are very easy to assemble this way since the masalas is traditionally powdered spices. Instant rice is already a common trail staple. Fats would come from coconut cream. While that is usually in trail unfriendly cans you can also find it in lightweight squeeze bottles too.
Dehydrated Refried Beans would go great in this as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB9TYTA?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_24&amp&crid=5VJMAEKE7MML&amp&sprefix=dehydrated+refried+beans
Hey, thanks so much for indulging my idle curiosity with all that detail. I think you might be the most coherent, logical, enlightened vegetarian I've ever spoken with, tied with a good friend of mine that just says "I've never liked the taste or texture of any meat products, so I don't eat them." I admire your worldview.
I don't have any particular plans to make pizza bars that are specifically vegetarian, but I'll keep it in mind if I start to experiment. I think it'll sort of happen anyway, though. Besides things like jerky, animal products are notoriously not shelf stable anyway, so I imagine they'll be largely vegetarian as a side effect if not an intentional choice. (Shelf stable jerky and meat products are possible, but with lots of preservatives I'm not a fan of, or by being dried out enough that most people would hate the resultant product, though I enjoy it.)
I was about to type something like "the hardest part is probably to get granola bar consistency" because all the bars I've ever made, the instructions amount to "literally make candy, then use that as a binder for whatever stuff you want to make a granola bar". Candy as a binder wouldn't work for pizza bars.
I did find an Amazon listing for the Skratch labs pizza bars and based on the ingredients, this might not be too hard. The binder looks like it's cashew butter, tahini, and oil, and then it's oats, cashews, parmesan cheese, and all the flavour bits. I feel like I could figure out how to make that work.
roasted pineapple is soooo good with everything. Take along a pineapple corer and let the kids core out the pineapple.
You could try out the Ragu single serve packets.
I have not tried it, but what about this?
Taste Of Nature ‘Doughlish’ Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 4.5 Ounces - Display Pack of 4 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VMBQ65C/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_PJM7BNEKWWQRQ9NSGNQA
Kevin Ride's cookbook is pretty great. I have been digging on his vegetarian chili with dehydrated chicken breast added on my last couple trips.
I am a huge fan of the following and we cook it at least once per camping trip. Brazilian Black Bean Soup I make it meat free and it is still great. However this requires at least a pot.
I'm a little confused if you are backpacking or not. If weight is not a concern, I would suggest a 4-6 qt dutch oven with feet. Amazon Example It's going to open up a world of possibilities.
Why stop there? Get a stove like this. Get some of those chicken/tuna creations. Add a little olive oil, heat it up and put it in a tortilla.
Having the stop will expand your menu.
Your snack list looks pretty good but carrots and cucumbers could be a good way to add some vegetables to your diet. Also cheese is good if you plan to eat it quickly. A lunchbox cooler could help keep things colder for a bit longer.
Also, hot food can really raise your comfort level, so something like a Hot Logic might be a good choice if you don't want to have a camp stove. Pretty much does the same thing as a microwave, just much slower. I heat up a frozen meal for lunch everyday at work. Takes about an hour and a half and haven't had any issues with it draining my truck's battery too far down. https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Logic-Mini-Version-Black/dp/B074TZKCCV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2RQQLN83VMH02&dchild=1&keywords=hot+logic&qid=1634379507&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A1ZFERY662T90Q&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTlV...
Healthy Choice Power Bowls are a good choice for a frozen meal if you're trying to keep it healthy. They seem to be pretty good quality, low in calories, and they have a compostable bowl.
You should maybe consider adding a canister stove, they're pretty cheap and fuel is cheap as well. The BRS line of stoves can be had for sub $20. The BRS 3000T is a staple for ultralight backpackers. All you need after that is a bic lighter, fuel, and a cookpot. You could use a cheap aluminum mug, or a coleman cookset which is also pretty cheap and comes with cups.
This would allow you to do things like do a little cooking. Rice. Beans. Eggs. Ramen.
Personally one of my favorite trail meals is pad thai. Just dehydrated or canned chicken, instant noodles (the thicker kind), peanut butter, sriracha powder/sauce, and a seasoning packet.
What about grated hard cheeses like Parmesan. Romano, or Asiago? You could even dehydrate it for a bit to extend the unrefrigerated life of it. You could combine with powdered cheese and/or powdered milk to get the taste to where you want it. Also, you could substitute any butter that you need to use with ghee, which is pretty shelf stable. I found it in single serve packets that would be easy enough to add in to your meal after it has rehydrated to make it taste better. Tin Star Foods 100% Grassfed Ghee – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0921RKT5P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_G7P0ZEZGP6W9J4T97JTH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I’ve tried the Hoosier Hill Farm brand because they were highly rated on Amazon but honestly it’s not that much of an improvement over Kraft or those other cheap mac & cheese powders. I’m sure different people have different preferences based on what they grew up with. But I think any of those would go fine with the meals you have listed except the chicken. For a “fancier” cheese sauce I would go with Annie’s Organic Shells and White Cheddar
Here’s an idea to replicate a Bakepacker oven that could work.
Or,this Amazon oven looks like a jello mold nested over a smaller mold, with a lid that could do what you want.
We’ve had a Backpackers Pantry Outback Oven for years, and it is amazing to have chocolate cake while canoe camping.
Good luck!
It's basically a reuseable baby food pouch with a screw top lid. Super easy. If your looking for leakproof containers for liquid items like oil and dressings you can go with these:
They are semi-hard plastic and therefore not great for squeezing but liquids are a non issue. For hummus, mayo, ketchup, mustard, jelly type condiments I'd use the baby bags. The bags are dishwasher safe. Plastic containers- not so much.
I don't know if these will be big enough for your needs- but they worked really well for me on a week long camping trip. They have a ziplock-like bottom. I used them for olive oil and syrup and basically threw them on the bottom of a 20L dry bag loaded with food and tied that bag up in a tree all night. They never exploded- and I certainly wasn't careful.
I use silicone bags like these in my cooler and they seem pretty leakproof. They have always kept food dry inside even when sitting in icy water. I don’t think anything like a flimsy ziplock would really be waterproof.
Also really easy to upgrade this by getting better ramen if you want.
I love this brand
Prima Taste Curry La Mian, Singapore, 178g/6.2oz,(Pack of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5NOQD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2XS5X75ME0W1P8KA8AYD
No specific plans.
It sounds like you're cooking plain pasta and then adding powdered sauce while on trail? Something like this? Amazon.com : Knorr Sauce Mix Creamy Pasta Sauce For Simple Meals and Sides Parma Rosa No Artificial Flavors 1.3 oz, 24 count : Packaged Pasta Dinner Kits : Grocery & Gourmet Food
I wonder if anyone makes sealable, reusable sailcloth/dyneema food pouches. Might be a market.
Edit: I did find these, which basically brings OP right back to square one :/
Lentils, oats, you can buy dehydrated refried beans, dried fruit, dried berries, dehydrated sweet potatoes.
Camp pie calzones are also an option, great for groups because everyone builds their own. Need sufficient pie makers though.
I have a wired "fish holder" that work amazingly well. Its just 2 wire grates that close together, works well for fish,sausages, and burgers. Corns a little too thick for it but its pretty light, cleans up well enough, and is easily clipped onto the outside of my bag. I found mine at a local outdoors shop but i found the same style of thing on Amazon.
What u/choomguy says. Santa Fe Bean Company has some that are pretty good and can be bought off of amazon, though you can sometimes find them at the super market. Couple them with Minute Rice!
Note: the amazon link is to an eight pack of beans. I accidentally bought these and end up putting most of the bags in my emergency barrel.
Got this stuff on Amazon, it's really good and gigantic.
hi! I used these packets https://www.amazon.com/LonoLife-Chicken-Broth-Powder-Protein/dp/B01M2WJG7H#customerReviews
Peak milk powder is my choice. So good I use it in place of creamer for my coffee all the time, not just on the trail.
PB is shelf stable and doesn't need to be vacuum sealed.
I like to carry foods and other small items in disposable freezer popsicle bags like this... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072SV94XV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_mX0EFbDKR0JRS. They're durable enough and perfect for individual servings of peanut butter, trail mix, or whatever you want. Easy to fill with a piping bag or a larger ziploc bag with a bottom corner cut off to squeeze the PB into several popsicle bags.
Another favorite packaging option I use is pharmacy pill bags. They're great for pills (of course), spices, toothpaste dots, sewing kits, and tiny parts , etc.
I own an older version of this stove from Monoprice: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Premium-Backpacking-Lightweight-High-Powered/dp/B07XH78414. The flame head is relatively wide.
I’m sure it’s a knockoff of another style of stove, but my anecdotal experience is that this style is much less efficient for boiling water than my stoves that shoot the flame straight up, but I’m much less likely to get hot spots when cooking.
Downside to this particular stove is that it’s a little bulky because of the awkward shape, and it’s not the most stable platform compared to something with more pot support.
You could get some instant rice and these beans, then start experimenting with various flavors and add-ons: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085MGW2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qPOBFbRCK9ZYH
Bring lots of tortillas and cheddar cheese with you, plus whatever other fixings you like. Freeze dried corn kernels. Pumpkin seeds. Sun dried tomatoes. Taco Bell hot sauce packets. An actual avocado. Fritos... etc.
One of my dogs has been eatting this since he was a puppy, it would probably make great trail food for yours too The Honest Kitchen Human Grade Dehydrated Grain Free Dog Food https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A8O8LSQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bK5uFbCYAV3SV)
We have these in our local grocery store in the US, so maybe it's possible to buy in Germany as well (as it's a UK product).
All jokes aside, it actually tastes good. https://smile.amazon.com/Simpsons-Spotted-Sponge-Pudding-Ounce/dp/B00OIC3R8I/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=sponges+spotted+dick&qid=1598366682&sr=8-3
I appreciate all the feedback. Consensus from the group is to just use a French press, Aeropress, or instant coffee.
For most that's probably the best option. I already have the French press adapter for my JetBoil and a GSI travel French press - I just prefer the flavor I get from a pour over, and I want to carry less equipment to reduce my pack weight.
My current setup is the GSI ultralight mesh filter, which works great and doesn't require paper filters. My only issue is the pour control I'm able to get from the JetBoil.
After reading the respondes and experimenting a little I discovered if you pour using the back side of the lid (the side with the strainer holes) you can get a much more controlled pour. Not ideal, but again, there are always tradeoffs when camping. I also found this: Food Grade Silicone Flexible Pour Spout, which I ordered, and I'll update with the results after it comes.
Happy to see so many people are passionate about trail coffee.
Or a measuring cup with a small spout, not collapsing, but silicone: https://smile.amazon.com/1-cup-Silicone-Measuring-Markings-Restaurantware/dp/B07Z4JY28N/ref=mp_s_a_1_33_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=collapsible+silicone+measuring+cup+with+spout&qid=1597855825&sr=8-33-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUX...
I use this thing when I'm not doing instant or the prebagged pour overs.
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Its a pretty decent little drip situation if you lock in your brew via grind size before heading out.
I love dehydrating foods!
I have had success with dehydrating individual things lile peppers and tomatoes and the like as well. But I have also done whole meals- curry, rice and beans, chili, tacos, etc. All rehydrated great with water and heat on the trail.
You can honestly make whatever normal meal you'd make regularly, and put it in your dehydrator. Having plastic trays that fit in it are ideal for soupier content. Most come with a few trays. I like to make double batches of dinners and dehydrate half, since im making it anyway. Once your meal is dehydrated, put it in a ziploc and store in the freezer where it'll last forever.
I have also made tomato sauces and such to add to noodles- often it is suggested adding applesauce or pectin to bind it together into a leather.
Another tip- if you are making a meal, it usually helps to chop veggies and other contents very small so they dehydrate quicker.
One amazing book with a ton of recipes is Mary T Bell's book: https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Bells-Complete-Dehydrator-Cookbook/dp/0688130240
I have not had the problem of them melting in my pack, but if you are in that warm of an environment, then I would just mix them up in mini round glad containers and eat them with a spoon.
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I got mine from Amazon. There are a few brands, but here are the links for the heavy cream and butter that I got. The butter powder is nice to add to other things too- I like my mashed potatoes to be extra buttery.
They now sell these-https://d2d8wwwkmhfcva.cloudfront.net/800x/d2lnr5mha7bycj.cloudfront.net/product-image/file/large_9c99c753-5565-4428-95f0-09768ed49458.jpeg
Or get refillable pouch on Amazon. I like these too. https://www.amazon.com/Coghlans-Squeeze-Tubes-2-Pack/dp/B000LBURBK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=coghlans+tube&qid=1598571127&sr=8-1
I found it in Costco originally but when i went looking again i couldn't find it, so i got it on Amazon.
This is kinda late, but hopefully helpful. I was struggling with this exact issue and over the weekend ran across these Ziploc makeup bags at Costco, (they are 9.95 at Costco for the same package size at the Amazon link) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088QXR7T7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZPr8EbX8AXB5Z
I took them home and added instant hot water (near-boiling water temp at 201) and let the water sit for 12 minutes. The bags had no problems handling the heat and the bottoms even expand to stand upright. They are a zipper lock and did not leak when I turned them upside down. Each larger bag weighed approximately 2x that of a single quart-sized freezer bag (.4 something oz vs .2 something). If you can get past the feminine design, they might just do the job. I am eager to try them out.
Dehydrated beans severed me well on the AT. Amazon sells many great brands: Santa Fe Bean Company Instant Southwestern Style Refried Beans 7.25-Ounce (Pack of 8) Instant Southwestern Style Refried Beans, High Fiber, Gluten-Free, A Great Source of Protein, Low Fat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FI701Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7orzEbP35SFBR
Most Wal Marts sell them too.
This is the first I've heard of this brand - why is it so expensive?
I've got a 6 tray Chefman from Amazon, and it's performed wonderfully. Variable temp, timer, rear-mounted fan, 6 trays. What more do you need?
I bought for $90, looks like it's down to $70 right now.
H2JO By: GSI outdoors this guy lives on my hydro flask full time. Also does great work with loose leaf tea when I want to switch it up.
https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-73020-H2JO/product-reviews/B000PGPGQC
Pair that with the camelbak twist lid which is actually spill/backpack proof. It does not leak and you can have hot coffee/tea all morning.
I just dump in my grounds or tea into the hydro flask or nalgene add hot water and screw them both back on and I am good to go. Bonus is you have cold brew later in the day if you dont drink it all in the AM.
I used the silicone mats from Excalibur. I got them same time as my Excalibur dehydrator. Worked perfect for this task.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RM1QSWE
I didn't have enough - so I used parchment paper for some trays. Worked okay.
Good to know.
I have a Excalibur 9-tray dehydrator. It's great. Good temp and timer controls - not digital though.
https://www.amazon.com/Excalibur-3926TB-Dehydrator-Temperature-Dehydration/dp/B008OV4FD0
I use these:
GSI Outdoors Halulite Boiler Cooking Pot, 1.1-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GP1GSAO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gGI0CbV08N5W5
BRS Outdoor Camping Gas Cooking Stove Portable Ultralight Burner 25g https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HFI0Cb57SJ66E
Total weight: 135g or 4.76oz; Total cost: $47
You can get stuff that weighs less but I’m cheap.
Get a solid fuel (hexamine/Esbit) stove https://www.amazon.com/5ive-Star-Gear-Stove-Folding/dp/B01ETFOQ7Y/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1534947993&sr=8-8&keywords=hexamine+stove
10 bucks. You need a coffee in the morning, man.
My goto no-heat meal is a can of mexican mix (corn, peppers, peas), a can of tuna and a spoon. You can cold soak couscous.
On my wishlist. Thanks!