Post by: Bmcox86 on October 06, 2013, 04:20:06 PM
I usually just take trail mix and a candy bar but since I will be hunting longer this year and not from a stand I am thinking I need a better energy source.
Any ideas of quick hi energy snacks. Was thinking maybe some kind of sandwich for lunch.
My ideas so far
Jerky
beef and cheese sticks
Trail mix
Honey sticks
Post by: dreamunelk on October 06, 2013, 05:01:29 PM
Post by: JLS on October 06, 2013, 05:02:21 PM
I do alot of hiking, so I like to make sure I have a good mix of quality protein, fats, and complex carbs in my food supply. Don't forget the water like Naches said. I'll carry up to 3 liters sometimes, depending on available sources and weather conditions.
Post by: JJB11B on October 06, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Post by: JLS on October 06, 2013, 05:06:29 PM
All of my hunting buddies laugh at how much chow I take with me. I generally have enough to get me well into the next day with out the tummy grumbles. With that said don't over think it. There is now reason to suffer while hunting especially if just plan to be gone for the day and the worst case scenario is you have to spend the night in the woods. Just load up on things that you would enjoy eating while hunting. Some healthy, some not so much. You will burn calories. If you get into a situation where you may have to pack a long distance. It helps to have something to put in your tummy when needed. Also food fuels the furnace and helps keep you warm. Again don't over think it.
Good point here on bringing enough food. You never know when the "easy shot" becomes the tracking job from hell. Of course, the weather will go south too and you'll likely be wet, cold, and tired with a hellacious drag/pack ahead of you. Now is not the time to bonk. Have a little extra food, as well as some emergency calories. I always carry a couple of Hammer Gels in my pack for this kind of situation. Adequate food and hydration can go a long ways towards preventing hypothermia.
Post by: bmccalister on October 06, 2013, 05:15:11 PM
Post by: hike2hunt on October 07, 2013, 07:44:18 AM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 07, 2013, 08:15:38 AM
One thing I learned from a buddy a long time ago that I do now is keep a one burner propane stove in my rig, and I stock up on a dozen or so different kinds of canned foods, like chili, stew, soups, etc. No worries about spoiling or getting messed up since they are in cans. Several have pop top lids so a can opener isn't needed, but good to have anyway along with a few pieces of metal silverware and a couple small cooking pots.
All of this fits neatly into the medium sized Rubbermaid type containers, easy to grab it and toss in the rig.
Used to do the sandwich and other "cold" finger foods only, but on a cold or wet day, getting back to the rig and having a nice hot meal in just a few minutes is priceless.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 07, 2013, 08:24:41 AM
Otherwise, I like a bagel sandwich, trail mix, jerky or meat sticks, powerbar harvest bars, and lots of water 2-3L.
Post by: CHUCK S on October 07, 2013, 08:29:31 AM
Post by: follow maggie on October 07, 2013, 08:21:44 PM
Post by: huntnnw on October 08, 2013, 04:51:24 AM
Post by: 300rum on October 08, 2013, 06:25:33 AM
A bagel with peanut butter is great. It will last about a week in the pack too.
I always take my pocket rocket with me. There's not much better then being in a snow storm having a cup o' noodles and a Starbucks Via.
Here is a tip. Don't hike out in the evening, hike out in the pitch black. If you are going to do all that work to hike in a few miles, stay there until the bitter end, that's prime time anyway. Most guys are afraid of being in the woods at night. Don't be.
Post by: huntnnw on October 08, 2013, 06:36:23 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on October 08, 2013, 06:58:50 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 08, 2013, 07:43:42 AM
Trail mix
Granola bars
Jerky
Then I don't eat anything.
Post by: runamuk on October 08, 2013, 08:04:24 AM
I love pistachios when I am just sitting, gives my fingers something to do popping them open.
Post by: floatinghat on October 15, 2013, 09:00:42 PM
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Post by: 7mag. on February 05, 2014, 10:23:26 PM
Post by: PolarBear on February 05, 2014, 10:47:17 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on February 06, 2014, 04:23:29 AM
I'm willing to be out there later than dawn if necessary if it means having full belly and being well hydrated. That way, I don't need to carry as many snacks with me and I can stay out all day. I've spotted and killed more deer midday than I have at dawn anyway. If I have help and things are going well then of course i'd like to be out there at first light, but being properly hydrated and getting in a good breakfast is more important IMHO. I've gotten tired of hearing "Well its 10am, lets go back to camp for a few hours...."
Lately I've gone on just a few PB&Js, some string cheese, and maybe a can of chicken noodle soup. With a big breakfast and a big dinner that's all I need in between.
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on February 06, 2014, 06:35:44 AM
Been a bunch of good things in the way of grab & go type snacks mentioned, really can't go too wrong there. Just pick stuff you like to munch on.
One thing I learned from a buddy a long time ago that I do now is keep a one burner propane stove in my rig, and I stock up on a dozen or so different kinds of canned foods, like chili, stew, soups, etc. No worries about spoiling or getting messed up since they are in cans. Several have pop top lids so a can opener isn't needed, but good to have anyway along with a few pieces of metal silverware and a couple small cooking pots.
All of this fits neatly into the medium sized Rubbermaid type containers, easy to grab it and toss in the rig.
Used to do the sandwich and other "cold" finger foods only, but on a cold or wet day, getting back to the rig and having a nice hot meal in just a few minutes is priceless.
I kept a jug of water and a small coffee pot in my "tub". I also had coffee, hot cocoa and tea. Several times got back to the rig cold and wet. Fired that stove up made a pot of coffee and then sat in the rig drinking coffee with the heater going full blast. Warmed right up.
Back to the orig topic, I kept energy bars, granola bars, some jerky and I liked to have a package of sport beans (jelly beans with electrolytes etc). I tried the Wilderness athlete stuff too. I like the drink mixes, the bars were ok.
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