Backcountry food?

[halflife65]

trailcooking.com is pretty good.  you can also search for the recipes on youtube.

I have the cookbook, as well.

[blackhorn]

Thanks! That site does have some good stuff!

[klickitat]

two things I like to carry for a 3-4 day trip.

#1 I take a 1 pound jar of peanut butter and eat the first third. Then I empty the rest into a bowl and add 1 cup of dry oatmeal and honey to taste. I put this back into the jar and throw it in my pack. This is a high energy food and is naturally preserved. I have had jars that lasted till the following year.

#2 I make jerky from Jenio Turkey Pastrami. I buy it when it goes on sale for 1.99 pound and have the butcher slice it into 1/4 thick slices. I then either use the oven on low heat or the refrigerator to dry it out. It is already spiced and cured. I like to dry it out to the point that it is brittle for long term storage (lasts indefinitely if sealed) and for stuff that I will use in the week or two I leave it flexible but hard.

This year I think I am going to bring a small bottle of Italian dressing for gathered greens.

[halflife65]

You gather greens?

I never thought of that peanut butter trick.  Good idea.

[MikeWalking]

One of my favorite standbys  Idahoan Instant mashed potatoes, any flavor and a packet (not canned) of tuna or chicken.  Throw the tuna or chicken in a little more than 2cups of water, 2 packs if it's been or will be a hard day. Let it boil a few minutes with whatever spice you choose, I always add salt, lotta pepper. Stir in the spuds and chow down.  It's worked wonders getting me back in top gear after a long cold wet hike to make camp. I sometimes add Parmesan, bacos, pine nuts.

No matter what I pack I always take some hot sauce and a variety of spices. My appetite really falls off in the woods, even when going uphill all day, not sure why, can't handle bland. I also pack a lot of drink mixes, Propel, Gatorade.  Instant coco to mix with instant coffee====jet fuel..

[Little Dave]

That's not a bad idea about the hot sauce.  The Mountain House packs have been okay, but something like that might help.
After a few days hiking seems like what I need next is a really greasy hamburger with about a half cup of mayonnaise on it.  One place I stopped at only had them in the packets, so that took a while.

[uncoolperson]

Idahoan Instant mashed potatoes

That with jerky for lunch or bacon (get the salad bacon bits, the big pieces that are real bacon) for breakfast is about as good as it gets.

[MikeWalking]

That's not a bad idea about the hot sauce.  The Mountain House packs have been okay, but something like that might help.

Aside from flavor the Hot Sauce makes sure I pour in enough fluids, easy to do on hot weather hikes but I have trouble making myself drink enough in colder weather.

[klickitat]

You gather greens?

I never thought of that peanut butter trick.  Good idea.

If they are around I pick greens for a salad. During bear season I find plenty and of course berries.

Be careful of the peanut butter mix. My kids seem to find it now and then.  They like to make little balls out of it and throw it into the freezer. Makes a good no bake style peanut butter cookie.

[zackmioli]

#1 I take a 1 pound jar of peanut butter and eat the first third. Then I empty the rest into a bowl and add 1 cup of dry oatmeal and honey to taste. I put this back into the jar and throw it in my pack. This is a high energy food and is naturally preserved. I have had jars that lasted till the following year.

this is a great idea, i might just do this at home. sounds delicious. could add some granola as well for a little extra boost.