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    #19350411 - 12/31/13 09:35 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

What food do you guys take with you in your backpack?


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Legend]
    #19350463 - 12/31/13 09:52 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I take roman noodles and a small/medium pot. the pot adds a little bit of weight but it also works as a pan if you were to catch a fish or kill a squirrel or bird to eat it also works well to boil water for drinking and also for soups made with roots berries etc this way if I can't git any of my own food I'm not lugging heavy foods


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Legend]
    #19350524 - 12/31/13 10:18 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

GORP, oatmeal, cheese, some sort of hunters sausage, and pepperoni. Some single wrapped snickers for snacks at night.  Dried stuff I can add water to for dinner.  Depends on how long and how much gear and how hard of a trek that sort of thing.  But thats like the basics of what I'd go out with.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Corporal Kielbasa]
    #19357697 - 01/02/14 09:37 AM (10 years, 29 days ago)

i try not to. I do bring beef jerky, a small amount of rice, and a few granola bars. how much all depends on how long I plan spend on the trek. but that's only for emergency.

I bring my area horticultural ID book and a .22 rifle and try to ID and kill my own foods..
but like nksfo5 said, a pot is important to cook or make tea in..

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Re: backpacking food [Re: the mad machinest]
    #19363995 - 01/03/14 03:42 PM (10 years, 27 days ago)

rice, dehydrated beans, raw pasta, granola, jerky, a spice kit, etc.

Basically a bunch of plain foods that I cook and add spices to.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: KingKnowledge]
    #19365842 - 01/03/14 09:19 PM (10 years, 27 days ago)

oatmeal. brown sugar.

spices.. spices are key.

raisins.. trail mix


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Re: backpacking food [Re: rackem]
    #19365971 - 01/03/14 09:43 PM (10 years, 27 days ago)

Spices ARE key.  Throw some garlic and hot pepper and black pepper  in some mac n cheese.  BAM!


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Corporal Kielbasa]
    #19366018 - 01/03/14 09:53 PM (10 years, 27 days ago)

I take spices and more gear if I plan on going out for more than 2 days.

this guy makes a Pretty impressive spice kit.. I do a similar set up when goin on long hikes.



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Re: backpacking food [Re: the mad machinest]
    #19367772 - 01/04/14 11:51 AM (10 years, 27 days ago)

Try a spice called spike. It's the best.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: KingKnowledge]
    #19408020 - 01/12/14 11:54 AM (10 years, 19 days ago)

In the UK there is no real opportunity for hunting or even foraging a decent supply of food.  It's not even legal to camp in the wild over here there is such little space to go around.  Some of the legal campsites don't even allow fires.  UK is fairly poor for camping.

I tend not to carry cooking equipment due to the weight and lack of legal options in places.

Raisons, Nuts, Trail mix and other dried foods than keep outta the fridge.
Fruits, pre-prepped sandwhiches, cereal bars, chocolate and any other high calorie junk food that will tide me over.

Cooking-wise it's very limited.  There is no culture for camping/ hiking here so there arent many shared skills or tricks.  I'm going to have to look into some more creative methods of cooking for my next long trip.  When camping though there is always the risk of been moved off your spot by the land owner, forestry wardens or the police so digging an oven is a gamble. 

Noodles/ pasta if there is a pot.

Bacon n egg sandwhiches if there's a frying pan.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: infected_2]
    #19408298 - 01/12/14 01:08 PM (10 years, 18 days ago)

I usually carry several of those freeze-dried,"instant" meals when I go out backpacking. They're generally made with quality ingredients, pretty tasty & satisfying, easy prep & clean-up, light weight, all that stuff. I tend to go with the pasta varieties due to a bad incident with the rice ones.

Other than that:

good, dry beef jerky. Railey's is what's preferred. and/or smoked fish. Salmon or albacore
raisins, nuts & chocolate. almonds and sundrop,  organic m&m's
mac & cheese
tuna pouches
a couple of eggs
oatmeal packets or grits
a few pieces of fruit carried inside of my pots
some times a loaf of home baked bread, honey& oats keeps the best
if not, then crackers
Quinoa or cos cos cooks up pretty quick
salt & pepper (duh)
emergenC packets (kratom)

I'm sure I left out some things, that's the jist. I don't mind carrying a bunch of extra weight in food for most trips. I'd rather have the variety right now. As I get older I'll probably take the weight into consideration..


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Re: backpacking food [Re: RedSnapper]
    #19412407 - 01/13/14 01:12 PM (10 years, 17 days ago)

anyone ever do like really traditional foods around here?  like the kind of stuff they would have taken on a journey a hundred or more years ago.  like dessert crossings, mountaineering, sea crossings, and such.  im thinking stuff like those dry breads with lots of calories, smoked meats, ect.  id love to know more about stuff like this.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: the_hatter]
    #19413197 - 01/13/14 04:32 PM (10 years, 17 days ago)

I always like some bread, cheese, olive oil, and charcuterie. 

Hunter sausage or link is really good stuff.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Corporal Kielbasa]
    #19413223 - 01/13/14 04:39 PM (10 years, 17 days ago)

Doesn't cheese spoil easily?


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Legend]
    #19413539 - 01/13/14 05:55 PM (10 years, 17 days ago)

Soft cheese yeah. A good hard cheese can stay good unrefrigerated for days.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Shroomism]
    #19431727 - 01/17/14 02:44 AM (10 years, 14 days ago)

Maybe not my favorites but definitely staples, Rice, Beanie Weanies, Bannick (Sp?) and my favorite ....Jerky mmmmmm


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Chimaira]
    #19433688 - 01/17/14 03:16 PM (10 years, 13 days ago)

Yeah  I realize some things taste SOO much better on the trail after a couple days.  I used to go on week long hikes with a group and we would bring flavored pretzel bites.  By the third day they were the most amazing things ever.  But then when I got home and had a bag I was all 

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Re: backpacking food [Re: Legend]
    #19435029 - 01/17/14 08:40 PM (10 years, 13 days ago)

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Legend said:
What food do you guys take with you in your backpack?




Usually always dried fruit, jerky, fruit leather, and various nuts for when I am just embarking on a day hike but for longer treks I pack things like ramen noodles, soup, and other non perishable food to eat when I don't catch a fish or find something to eat during the hike.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Horizon]
    #19437188 - 01/18/14 10:26 AM (10 years, 13 days ago)

You can also pack good quality soft cheese wrapped in paper towel soaked in vinegar, the cheese gets soft, but is still good in tacos or other recipes for 2-3 days.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Legend]
    #19437428 - 01/18/14 11:38 AM (10 years, 13 days ago)

cheese yes !
and protenin bars


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Re: backpacking food [Re: PDU]
    #19437698 - 01/18/14 12:34 PM (10 years, 13 days ago)

thanks for the tip!


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Shroomism]
    #19450058 - 01/20/14 09:50 PM (10 years, 10 days ago)

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Soft cheese yeah. A good hard cheese can stay good unrefrigerated for days.




I've had soft-ish cheese last me for at least a week without spoiling :shrug:


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Legend] * 1
    #19457095 - 01/22/14 11:10 AM (10 years, 9 days ago)

I used to make Spirulina Bee Pollen bars.  One bar would last half a day of hard hiking.

I got the idea off the wrapper of the original commercial product and made much more potent ones for a lot less money.

Ingredients I remember were

Oats (rolled)
Spirulina
Bee pollen
raisins or nuts optional
liquid lecithin as an emulsifier to hold the bars together
vanilla extract
Honey (lots)

Mixed by hand in a huge bowl (messy) and then spread on four sided cookie sheets. Put plastic wrap or wax paper on top and then another cookie sheet pan on top and weigh down with rocks or weight  and let sit over night to set and harden and then cut into squares and put in baggies. 

They are an amazing energy source and sorry I don't have the proportions anymore but I figured that out and so can you. Make small test batches until you get it perfect. Best energy food I ever found in 30+ years of backpacking.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Icelander]
    #19457319 - 01/22/14 12:11 PM (10 years, 9 days ago)

Sounds great!  I'll try that.


Edited by Corporal Kielbasa (01/23/14 07:06 AM)


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Icelander]
    #19458187 - 01/22/14 03:39 PM (10 years, 8 days ago)

Quote:

Icelander said:
I used to make Spirulina Bee Pollen bars.  One bar would last half a day of hard hiking.

I got the idea off the wrapper of the original commercial product and made much more potent ones for a lot less money.

Ingredients I remember were

Oats (rolled)
Spirulina
Bee pollen
raisins or nuts optional
liquid lecithin as an emulsifier to hold the bars together
vanilla extract
Honey (lots)

Mixed by hand in a huge bowl (messy) and then spread on four sided cookie sheets. Put plastic wrap or wax paper on top and then another cookie sheet pan on top and weigh down with rocks or weight  and let sit over night to set and harden and then cut into squares and put in baggies. 

They are an amazing energy source and sorry I don't have the proportions anymore but I figured that out and so can you. Make small test batches until you get it perfect. Best energy food I ever found in 30+ years of backpacking.




Right on man, that's perfect. :sun:


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Legend] * 1
    #19458457 - 01/22/14 04:23 PM (10 years, 8 days ago)

OK I found my recipe.


For a large batch

2 lb spirulina
1 lb bee pollen
2 1/4 lb rolled oats
1/2 lb unsweetened cocoa
6oz maple syrup or barley malt
3 1/4 lb. honey
5 tbl. vanilla
8 oz. liquid lecithin.

Mix wet and dry ingredients separately then mix together. 

Then follow my earlier instructions.  May be stored in the refrigerator for months or longer.


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Edited by Icelander (01/24/14 11:58 AM)


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Icelander]
    #19465379 - 01/23/14 11:08 PM (10 years, 7 days ago)

I haven't tried this for backpacking, but i don't see why it wouldn't work.

I mix dates/dried coconut at 1:1 ratio with a splash of vanilla extract in a blender.

Squeeze what results into  balls, let them set in the freezer and then you have energy dense convenience food, all natural.

Love it, keep these around all the time.

Might fall apart if it was warm though. Worth a try.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: PDU]
    #19467255 - 01/24/14 11:56 AM (10 years, 7 days ago)

Add liquid lecithin as an emulsifier and you're good to go.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Icelander]
    #19468041 - 01/24/14 02:46 PM (10 years, 6 days ago)

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Add liquid lecithin as an emulsifier and you're good to go.




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Re: backpacking food [Re: PDU]
    #19468223 - 01/24/14 03:38 PM (10 years, 6 days ago)

emulsifiers bind things together.  Many candy bars use an emulsifier like liquid lecithin to hold it all together so it won't fall apart.  Try it with your concoction and you'll see.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Icelander]
    #19468240 - 01/24/14 03:42 PM (10 years, 6 days ago)

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OK I found my recipe.


For a large batch

2 lb spirulina
1 lb bee pollen
2 1/4 lb rolled oats
1/2 lb unsweetened cocoa
6oz maple syrup or barley malt
3 1/4 lb. honey
5 tbl. vanilla
8 oz. liquid lecithin.

Mix wet and dry ingredients separately then mix together. 

Then follow my earlier instructions.  May be stored in the refrigerator for months or longer.




i wish i could +5 you for that. much love.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Legend]
    #19470419 - 01/25/14 01:57 AM (10 years, 6 days ago)

postin for reference.


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Re: backpacking food [Re: Legend]
    #19473525 - 01/25/14 07:01 PM (10 years, 5 days ago)

Quote:

Legend said:
Quote:

Icelander said:
OK I found my recipe.


For a large batch

2 lb spirulina
1 lb bee pollen
2 1/4 lb rolled oats
1/2 lb unsweetened cocoa
6oz maple syrup or barley malt
3 1/4 lb. honey
5 tbl. vanilla
8 oz. liquid lecithin.

Mix wet and dry ingredients separately then mix together. 

Then follow my earlier instructions.  May be stored in the refrigerator for months or longer.




i wish i could +5 you for that. much love.




Thanks brother, I appreciate that.


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