Post by: 92xj on February 16, 2017, 06:53:41 AM
Accessories?
Necessities?
Stove, pots, pans, cups, plates, utensils, napkins, coffee making gadgets, table clothe, etc...
Post by: 300rum on February 16, 2017, 07:32:16 AM
Ti Kettle with lid
1 plastic fork
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 16, 2017, 07:40:46 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 16, 2017, 07:47:44 AM
Post by: 92xj on February 16, 2017, 08:13:55 AM
Post by: James on February 16, 2017, 08:38:52 AM
For coffee I use Starbucks instant vias and unflavored protein powder for creamer.
Post by: 7mmfan on February 16, 2017, 08:44:41 AM
Titanium jet boil, titanium spork, and the plastic cup that comes with the jetboil.
For coffee I use Starbucks instant vias and unflavored protein powder for creamer.
How is that? I've never considered it until now.
Post by: bowhunterty on February 16, 2017, 08:47:58 AM
Post by: cbond3318 on February 16, 2017, 08:54:02 AM
Just water and something to put in the water. My meals stay in their as purchased packages and eaten out of the same packages.
Then, if I'm on a long enough trip and have enough MH packages, I use the empties to make gaiters. :chuckle:
Post by: Timberstalker on February 16, 2017, 08:57:30 AM
I don't do coffee anymore on the mountain.
CRAZINESS :yike:
Post by: cbond3318 on February 16, 2017, 09:02:15 AM
I don't do coffee anymore on the mountain.
CRAZINESS :yike:
Yeah I know, but I got tired of having to take care of business right in the middle of prime glass. :chuckle: water and an energy supplement in my water keeps things towards the middle of the day. :sry:
Post by: swanny on February 16, 2017, 09:05:14 AM
I used to try and cook real meals, but I've gone back to freeze dried for convenience in both cooking and clean up. I will take tortillas though for some of the meals to make breakfast burritos and/or burritos at night with some of the meals.
Post by: James on February 16, 2017, 09:17:49 AM
Titanium jet boil, titanium spork, and the plastic cup that comes with the jetboil.
For coffee I use Starbucks instant vias and unflavored protein powder for creamer.
How is that? I've never considered it until now.
Nothing bad about the taste, but it only slightly changes the color and flavor, so if you like heavily dairied coffee this will not get you there. It’s closer to just putting a tiny splash of cream in your coffee.
The main thing you have to be careful with putting protein powder in hot stuff is let it cool somewhat. If you mix it in freshly boiled water you will not like the results, clumps up and tastes really gross. While I don’t know for sure I suspect there are two things at work here:
-Proteins denature
-If the powder is flavored then the sugar alcohols can break down.
I use unflavored because I have found the flavored ones are really hard to get to taste good. On a pure protein powder if it’s hot enough you can barely sip it, it’s cool enough to add the protein powder without issue.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 16, 2017, 10:48:05 AM
And your Backcountry coffee of choice is?Starbucks vias all the way! I like my coffee like I like my women......strong and black :chuckle:
Post by: Timberstalker on February 16, 2017, 10:49:09 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 16, 2017, 10:49:55 AM
Post by: mburrows on February 16, 2017, 11:09:42 AM
Post by: garrett89 on February 16, 2017, 11:28:13 AM
Post by: KevinClimbs on February 16, 2017, 11:58:38 AM
-Evernew Titanium UL Pot .9L (have a larger pot when with groups)
-Fozzils folding cup or bowl - these are pretty cool as they can lay flat to double as a cutting board plus it is super easy to clean.
-Titanium or cheap plastic spork
-Mini bic lighter
-Via packet for coffee - dehydrated coconut mile as creamer, pretty good if you like the flavor of coconut
I usually cook homemade meals in my pot, opposed to just boiling water, and will pack one paper towel per day to help get my pot clean enough so that my coffee does not taste like dinner.
Post by: GBoyd on February 16, 2017, 08:58:05 PM
But to everybody drinking Starbucks Via: there's a better way!
https://www.amazon.com/Medaglia-DOro-Instant-Espresso-Coffee/dp/B009LHXJPG/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487307197&sr=8-2&keywords=medaglia+d%27oro
I haven't known anybody to try this coffee and go back to Via. It is roughly one million times better.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 16, 2017, 09:11:57 PM
I use a jetboil and spork. But my jetboil doesn't taste like ramen! I package dehydrated food into quart freezer bags, poor the hot water directly into it, then put that back in the jetboil to let it sit. No mess.I've done that too but then I have a jetboil I can't use to make coffee. Also, consider me the first person you have talked to that prefers Vias over Medaglia :chuckle: I do know a few folks who really dig that stuff though. Another good option for java for sure. Anything beats the folgers singles :puke:
But to everybody drinking Starbucks Via: there's a better way!
https://www.amazon.com/Medaglia-DOro-Instant-Espresso-Coffee/dp/B009LHXJPG/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487307197&sr=8-2&keywords=medaglia+d%27oro
I haven't known anybody to try this coffee and go back to Via. It is roughly one million times better.
Post by: Shawn Ryan on February 16, 2017, 09:17:20 PM
Titanium is sexier and weighs less, but you pay more $$ to save very little weight because these items weigh so little made in plastic or aluminum.
Post by: Bmcox86 on February 16, 2017, 10:13:08 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170217/a448f35b905dbc82cf1786aa49863144.jpg)
This is my cookset, I can boil water for breakfast and dinner for atleast with one fuel bottle and she boils in about 3mins. Sometimes I take alittle titanium pan and a small bottle(3oz) of oil to fry up spam singles or cook fish or grouse up.
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Post by: 300rum on February 17, 2017, 05:27:07 AM
Post by: Alpine Mojo on February 17, 2017, 06:35:42 PM
Careful with the plastic sporks. On day 1 of a 7 day trip last year i snapped mine into pieces digging into a tuna packet.. sucked eating dehyrated chili and taco soup without a untensil.
I carry two plastic spoons. The kind you buy in 50 packs at the grocery store for picnics. They are so light it doesn't matter if you carry two or three. If one breaks I just grab another and keep eating.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 17, 2017, 08:21:40 PM
Post by: 92xj on February 17, 2017, 08:29:47 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 17, 2017, 08:54:57 PM
It's all fun and games until you have to make a spork out of a stick :chuckle:Man that's no fun! Been there and done it tho!
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 17, 2017, 09:00:39 PM
Breakfast, protein powder and granola with dehydrated milk in a ziploc. Lunch is dehydrated meal and so is dinner. Snacks are almonds, protein bars, mini candy bars, various breakfast bar type things, dried meats and fruits etc. I always carry a few Oreos per day for when I need a quick sugar. if it's a shorter trip, then I like a couple small apples per day for extra fiber and fruit energy. Too heavy for longer trips though. Tuna packets are a must for me as well. Never skimp on the salt and pepper and sriracha packets...And now BLRman has me hooked on olive oil packets!
Post by: cbond3318 on February 17, 2017, 09:16:56 PM
Repeat.
For me, the less thought I put into seasonings, food accessories etc... the better. There aren't many things that require all the ticky tack crap.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on February 17, 2017, 09:32:21 PM
It's all fun and games until you have to make a spork out of a stick :chuckle:Man that's no fun! Been there and done it tho!
X2
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 17, 2017, 09:44:09 PM
My Brothers Bull - Elk season 2016
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,198290.0.html
Post by: 300rum on February 18, 2017, 04:48:43 AM
Costco Trailmix during the day. I also like to take bagels and peanut butter but they are heavy. I fill them with peanut butter and put them back in the bag they came in, I think 6 to a bag. By the end of the hunting week they don't taste real great but they work.
2.5 serving MH for dinner.
Post by: davk on February 19, 2017, 10:18:01 AM
Snow Peak 700
Sea to Summit folding spork
and a little towel to dry it out after I clean it
Post by: swanny on February 21, 2017, 08:39:42 AM
It's all fun and games until you have to make a spork out of a stick :chuckle:
Or tent stakes....
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2017, 08:55:09 AM
aka chop sticks! :chuckle:It's all fun and games until you have to make a spork out of a stick :chuckle:
Or tent stakes....
Post by: frazierw on February 21, 2017, 09:16:27 AM
Somewhere in here I've got my full meal prep along with pics.
My Brothers Bull - Elk season 2016
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,198290.0.html
it starts on page 21
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2017, 09:19:39 AM
haha. Thanks man! I was gonna go back through and find where it was and spaced.Somewhere in here I've got my full meal prep along with pics.
My Brothers Bull - Elk season 2016
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,198290.0.html
it starts on page 21
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 21, 2017, 11:54:26 AM
Post by: JoeE on February 28, 2017, 11:21:17 PM
Long titanium spork
Titanium coffee cup
I try to have all my dinners are mountain house right out of the bag. Or I take a ramen brick and vaccum seal in and then just dump boiling water in the bag with the ramen and eat it out of the bag. No mess to clean up.
For breakfasts I'll do oatmeal the same way, just vacuum seal a couple instant oatmeal packets in a bag and dump water in and eat from the bag. Lunch is usually just snack items, nuts, snickers, trail mix.
I bring starbucks via even though it tastes terrible.
Post by: Timberstalker on March 01, 2017, 05:03:31 AM
I bring starbucks via even though it tastes terrible.
:yike:
Blasphemy!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 01, 2017, 06:47:10 AM
agreed! Joe is obviously delusional from drinking terrible coffee on the mountain :chuckle:
I bring starbucks via even though it tastes terrible.
:yike:
Blasphemy!
Post by: 7mmfan on March 01, 2017, 09:47:10 AM
I bring starbucks via even though it tastes terrible.
:yike:
Blasphemy!
Nope, I'm going to agree with him. I can't stand the stuff, and I'm a coffee guy. Still looking for a good instant coffee.
Post by: JoeE on March 01, 2017, 10:54:34 AM
On my Alaska hunt this year I brought a French press with me and was living high class on the mountain with some good coffee!
Post by: 7mmfan on March 01, 2017, 01:25:18 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 01, 2017, 05:28:48 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on March 01, 2017, 05:42:37 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 01, 2017, 06:43:20 PM
For coffee, take the chocolate covered espresso beans and munch on a handful in the morning. No pots, fuel, boiling, etc.yeah but then how do you drink coffee?
:chuckle:
Post by: 7mmfan on March 01, 2017, 06:54:16 PM
For coffee, take the chocolate covered espresso beans and munch on a handful in the morning. No pots, fuel, boiling, etc.yeah but then how do you drink coffee?
:chuckle:
:yeah: :dunno:
Post by: JimmyHoffa on March 01, 2017, 06:58:01 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 01, 2017, 07:32:30 PM
after a dozen you'll probably have more buzz than you want and not want a coffee.
Does not compute.
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on March 01, 2017, 07:42:56 PM
What do you guys think about the pre made peanut butter bacon sandwiches? Literally fry some bacon, peanut butter on some bread bread, in a baggy, and into the pack for the hunt?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 01, 2017, 08:54:14 PM
Love this thread. Hoping for my first back pack hunt or two this year. Been using the Jet boil for a while, along with the French press for coffee.they are good but I can only do 3 or 4 days of them and then I'm done with them. The older I get, the more I crave hot foods. My lunch is usually Ramen these days.
What do you guys think about the pre made peanut butter bacon sandwiches? Literally fry some bacon, peanut butter on some bread bread, in a baggy, and into the pack for the hunt?
Post by: JM on March 02, 2017, 07:01:41 AM
It's all fun and games until you have to make a spork out of a stick :chuckle:
I've had to do that a few times, at least it gives a guy something to do at night.
I will usually try and snag a few dairy Queen Blizzard spoons before I go to eat mountain House meals. It keeps me from having to cut the bag 3 times so I don't get food on my hands.
Post by: 7mmfan on March 02, 2017, 09:19:55 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 02, 2017, 10:22:27 AM
It's all fun and games until you have to make a spork out of a stick :chuckle:
I've had to do that a few times, at least it gives a guy something to do at night.
I will usually try and snag a few dairy Queen Blizzard spoons before I go to eat mountain House meals. It keeps me from having to cut the bag 3 times so I don't get food on my hands.
You guys make it too hard. Just add extra water and pour the bag down your gullet. :chuckle:
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 02, 2017, 10:37:37 AM
Tried this stuff this morning. This is what Exo Mountain Gear sent in a little holiday care package this winter. It's sat there for 3 months because I figured it would be terrible like most instant coffee packets. It was actually very good! Much better than the Starbucks Vias junk. No bitter taste, very smooth and strong. I'd definitely drink this again. Have no idea what it costs, probably not cheap.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mount-Hagen-39549-Org-Single-Regular-Freeze-Dried-Coffee/28926831?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2591&adid=22222222227021407848&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=60152662418&wl4=pla-96791494178&wl5=9033250&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113134392&wl11=online&wl12=28926831&wl13=&veh=sem#about-item
Post by: 7mmfan on March 02, 2017, 10:40:16 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on March 02, 2017, 11:06:44 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on March 02, 2017, 12:16:43 PM
I'll at least try that Mt. Hagen, bet it won't beat Vias!
pfft. Whatever man. :chuckle:
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 04, 2017, 06:39:07 AM
Along drink packet discussion, I also strongly reccomend the crystal lite packets, makes staying hydrated a bit easier for those folks who really don't like drinking water.
Last year I got a reminder why I always try to have a dose or two of pre-workout or at least zipfizz in my pack.
Post by: GBoyd on March 04, 2017, 08:09:56 AM
I can't believe there are guys here defending Via. But there's no accounting for other people's bad taste.
Next you people are going to tell me that you like the teriyaki Mountain House.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 04, 2017, 08:26:36 AM
Post by: Doublelunger on March 04, 2017, 08:27:49 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 04, 2017, 08:35:10 AM
I've used the via. Its ok but I swear it makes me pee more than any other coffee I've ever had. I'm going to give the Mt. Hagan a try. I also like to pack at least a pint of whisky and some instant apple cider... makes for a nice little night cap, especially when the weather gets cold.A pint??? That's a real night cap lol
Post by: JimmyHoffa on March 04, 2017, 08:42:01 AM
Post by: Doublelunger on March 04, 2017, 09:01:31 AM
Post by: _TONY_ on March 04, 2017, 10:11:08 AM
Instant coffee is produced by either etremely high heat blasting the already brewed coffee where the water in the coffee gets evaporated as it falls through a tube and only the coffee solubles are left behind, or freeze dried using some very intense equipment and gases. Both these processes are hard on the coffee in terms of quality.
Besides the fact that you are just rehydrating already brewed coffee, almost all instant coffee available uses the cheapest coffee that can be bought. The production costs for these two processes are very high, so all of them offset the production cost with poor quality coffee. All will have commodity grade arabica or robusta.
I'm a firm believer in order to have good brewed coffee you must start with good green coffee. Good in good out! .... You can't have bad in and expect to get good out.
There's a product coming out very soon that's going to solve this problem! No more having to slug down disgusting rehydrated coffee, or having to settle for drinking a pre workout on the mountain just to get your caffeine.
Tony
Post by: couesbitten on March 04, 2017, 11:40:58 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Hagen-Organic-Instant-Regular/dp/B002HQLCJS?th=1
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 04, 2017, 12:22:29 PM
Or they can man up.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 04, 2017, 12:32:12 PM
The thing about almost all instant coffee is, they way it's produced, makes it almost impossible to get a good solid cup of coffee.TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!! :chuckle:
Instant coffee is produced by either etremely high heat blasting the already brewed coffee where the water in the coffee gets evaporated as it falls through a tube and only the coffee solubles are left behind, or freeze dried using some very intense equipment and gases. Both these processes are hard on the coffee in terms of quality.
Besides the fact that you are just rehydrating already brewed coffee, almost all instant coffee available uses the cheapest coffee that can be bought. The production costs for these two processes are very high, so all of them offset the production cost with poor quality coffee. All will have commodity grade arabica or robusta.
I'm a firm believer in order to have good brewed coffee you must start with good green coffee. Good in good out! .... You can't have bad in and expect to get good out.
There's a product coming out very soon that's going to solve this problem! No more having to slug down disgusting rehydrated coffee, or having to settle for drinking a pre workout on the mountain just to get your caffeine.
Tony
Post by: _TONY_ on March 04, 2017, 12:53:04 PM
You're on the beta tester list, Karl! I'm out on paternity leave, but as soon as I'm back, we'll get some out to you.The thing about almost all instant coffee is, they way it's produced, makes it almost impossible to get a good solid cup of coffee.TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!! :chuckle:
Instant coffee is produced by either etremely high heat blasting the already brewed coffee where the water in the coffee gets evaporated as it falls through a tube and only the coffee solubles are left behind, or freeze dried using some very intense equipment and gases. Both these processes are hard on the coffee in terms of quality.
Besides the fact that you are just rehydrating already brewed coffee, almost all instant coffee available uses the cheapest coffee that can be bought. The production costs for these two processes are very high, so all of them offset the production cost with poor quality coffee. All will have commodity grade arabica or robusta.
I'm a firm believer in order to have good brewed coffee you must start with good green coffee. Good in good out! .... You can't have bad in and expect to get good out.
There's a product coming out very soon that's going to solve this problem! No more having to slug down disgusting rehydrated coffee, or having to settle for drinking a pre workout on the mountain just to get your caffeine.
Tony
Post by: 7mmfan on March 06, 2017, 01:16:41 PM
If people are that picky about caffeinated hot beverages on the mountain top, they can buy their own tea bags and fill them with the ground bean of their choosing.
Or they can man up.
I'm weak. We've discussed this.
Post by: Stickerbush on March 06, 2017, 01:47:44 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 06, 2017, 06:03:47 PM
If people are that picky about caffeinated hot beverages on the mountain top, they can buy their own tea bags and fill them with the ground bean of their choosing.
Or they can man up.
I'm weak. We've discussed this.
Haha! :chuckle: truth be told I am excited to see what he's talking about
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 06, 2017, 06:07:42 PM
I am truly excited man! Thanks again! Should be just in time for that spring bear tag I'm not gonna draw but one of my buddies will :chuckle: :'(You're on the beta tester list, Karl! I'm out on paternity leave, but as soon as I'm back, we'll get some out to you.The thing about almost all instant coffee is, they way it's produced, makes it almost impossible to get a good solid cup of coffee.TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!! :chuckle:
Instant coffee is produced by either etremely high heat blasting the already brewed coffee where the water in the coffee gets evaporated as it falls through a tube and only the coffee solubles are left behind, or freeze dried using some very intense equipment and gases. Both these processes are hard on the coffee in terms of quality.
Besides the fact that you are just rehydrating already brewed coffee, almost all instant coffee available uses the cheapest coffee that can be bought. The production costs for these two processes are very high, so all of them offset the production cost with poor quality coffee. All will have commodity grade arabica or robusta.
I'm a firm believer in order to have good brewed coffee you must start with good green coffee. Good in good out! .... You can't have bad in and expect to get good out.
There's a product coming out very soon that's going to solve this problem! No more having to slug down disgusting rehydrated coffee, or having to settle for drinking a pre workout on the mountain just to get your caffeine.
Tony
Post by: blackpowderhunter on March 07, 2017, 08:07:00 AM
I know you don't know me...but I would be VERY interested in somehow helping out with testing.You're on the beta tester list, Karl! I'm out on paternity leave, but as soon as I'm back, we'll get some out to you.The thing about almost all instant coffee is, they way it's produced, makes it almost impossible to get a good solid cup of coffee.TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!! :chuckle:
Instant coffee is produced by either etremely high heat blasting the already brewed coffee where the water in the coffee gets evaporated as it falls through a tube and only the coffee solubles are left behind, or freeze dried using some very intense equipment and gases. Both these processes are hard on the coffee in terms of quality.
Besides the fact that you are just rehydrating already brewed coffee, almost all instant coffee available uses the cheapest coffee that can be bought. The production costs for these two processes are very high, so all of them offset the production cost with poor quality coffee. All will have commodity grade arabica or robusta.
I'm a firm believer in order to have good brewed coffee you must start with good green coffee. Good in good out! .... You can't have bad in and expect to get good out.
There's a product coming out very soon that's going to solve this problem! No more having to slug down disgusting rehydrated coffee, or having to settle for drinking a pre workout on the mountain just to get your caffeine.
Tony
My main backpacking/scouting partner (girlfriend) over the summer is a coffee snob and always complains about the via's.
Would love to help out with reviews. :tup:
Post by: Stickerbush on March 08, 2017, 10:04:48 AM
I know you don't know me...but I would be VERY interested in somehow helping out with testing.You're on the beta tester list, Karl! I'm out on paternity leave, but as soon as I'm back, we'll get some out to you.The thing about almost all instant coffee is, they way it's produced, makes it almost impossible to get a good solid cup of coffee.TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!! :chuckle:
Instant coffee is produced by either etremely high heat blasting the already brewed coffee where the water in the coffee gets evaporated as it falls through a tube and only the coffee solubles are left behind, or freeze dried using some very intense equipment and gases. Both these processes are hard on the coffee in terms of quality.
Besides the fact that you are just rehydrating already brewed coffee, almost all instant coffee available uses the cheapest coffee that can be bought. The production costs for these two processes are very high, so all of them offset the production cost with poor quality coffee. All will have commodity grade arabica or robusta.
I'm a firm believer in order to have good brewed coffee you must start with good green coffee. Good in good out! .... You can't have bad in and expect to get good out.
There's a product coming out very soon that's going to solve this problem! No more having to slug down disgusting rehydrated coffee, or having to settle for drinking a pre workout on the mountain just to get your caffeine.
Tony
My main backpacking/scouting partner (girlfriend) over the summer is a coffee snob and always complains about the via's.
Would love to help out with reviews. :tup:
X2 I'm always trying to try new instant coffee. Nestle is pretty cheap that's what I've been using
Post by: 300rum on March 08, 2017, 10:09:07 AM
https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/Emergency_Survival_Coffee_Sample_p/00020.htm
Post by: Stickerbush on March 18, 2017, 01:12:48 PM
Post by: WaltAlpine on March 24, 2017, 02:33:49 PM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LWOHZAF/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1490390886&sr=8-16&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=optimus
Boils water superfast.
Coffee infused homemade bars for breakfast
Peanut butter and bacon bagel sandwiches for lunch
M H for dinner
Jerkey and protein bars for snacks and emergen-c for electrolyte replacement
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 24, 2017, 03:29:21 PM
dang making me hungry !
Coffee infused homemade bars for breakfast
Peanut butter and bacon bagel sandwiches for lunch
M H for dinner
Jerkey and protein bars for snacks and emergen-c for electrolyte replacement