Post by: Doublelunger on April 08, 2019, 03:56:57 PM
For $1.15 you can get a pouch of starkist tuna and a thing of top ramen and mix them together for a suprisingly decent meal.
Nutrition facts (combined) are around:
Fat- 8g
Carbs - 26g
Protein- 19g
Compare that to MH...For $5.99 you can get youself a single serving of Mountain House beef stew
nutrition facts:
Fat- 6g
Carbs-26g
Protein- 13g
Total packaged weight is 116g for the tuna ramen combo and 79g for Moutain house.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 08, 2019, 04:34:53 PM
This guy has some thoughts on 100 calories per ounce on MH alternatives.
Post by: Stein on April 08, 2019, 06:02:34 PM
It takes longer to rehydrate than freeze dried, but it also tastes better, has no mystery ingredients and is a fraction of the cost.
I look at "freezer bag" meal recipes from the hiking crowd, they have done all the work.
Post by: 2MANY on April 12, 2019, 09:12:53 AM
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Post by: deerlick on April 14, 2019, 08:05:40 PM
Rib steak, potatos, and beer in the back country for me.
I like your style
Post by: 2MANY on April 16, 2019, 08:43:13 AM
It's feeding the stock the rest of the year that sucks.
Post by: deerlick on April 16, 2019, 01:52:35 PM
Post by: baker5150 on April 16, 2019, 02:06:18 PM
I toss in some Soy Sauce or Hot sauce to mix it up.
I've packed in a can of SPAM a couple times too, fry it up on a hot rock.
The past couple years I really don't care about food weight though, I'd rather eat a little better, plus it gets lighter the longer your out. I've gotten dried soup mix from my sisters restaurant and portioned it out. Man that is some goooood eating right there.
Post by: boneaddict on April 16, 2019, 02:09:57 PM
that's why I pay the uber mule fee:chuckle:
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 16, 2019, 02:10:45 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 16, 2019, 02:13:17 PM
Post by: 2MANY on April 16, 2019, 02:17:22 PM
that's why I pay the uber mule fee
You better make sure you confirm your driver's authenticity.
Post by: boneaddict on April 17, 2019, 07:40:56 AM
My poor mans Mtn House alternative was to buy a $3k freeze drier....may have outsmarted myself on that one
I was thinking the same thing. I was looking at them though for other reasons. Pretty dang cool. The consumables keep adding to that cost too! :yike:
Post by: Buzz2401 on April 17, 2019, 07:51:08 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 17, 2019, 08:05:24 AM
My poor mans Mtn House alternative was to buy a $3k freeze drier....may have outsmarted myself on that one
I was thinking the same thing. I was looking at them though for other reasons. Pretty dang cool. The consumables keep adding to that cost too! :yike:
This is true, the oil it burns through isn't cheap! We use it for putting up all kinds of stuff and a few friends like to have some things made occasionally. For a couple years, I worked in a place with no fridge but had hot water. I ate freeze dried meals, two meals a day for months on end and it was delicious.
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 17, 2019, 08:06:54 AM
Post by: huntnnw on April 17, 2019, 10:36:08 PM
I personally think the variety and the ease of use is worth the couple extra dollars for prepackaged meals over making your own. You can find them on sale alot and its convenient to just add water to the pouch. But I can see the fun and satisfaction of doing it yourself. Overall $4-$5 for a meal is not that bad.
:yeah: not like I am eating these everyday
Post by: MonstroMuley on April 17, 2019, 10:42:33 PM
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Post by: Doublelunger on April 19, 2019, 07:36:42 AM
To the OP, have you tried just dehydrating simple things like lasagna, chili, soups? Those turn out pretty good
No, I need to give it a shot though. I don't have a dehydrator but I think I could do some stuff in the oven pretty easy.
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 19, 2019, 08:31:52 AM
Post by: mburrows on April 19, 2019, 08:39:56 AM
Post by: KFhunter on April 19, 2019, 09:04:45 AM
My poor mans Mtn House alternative was to buy a $3k freeze drier....may have outsmarted myself on that one
I was thinking the same thing. I was looking at them though for other reasons. Pretty dang cool. The consumables keep adding to that cost too! :yike:
This is true, the oil it burns through isn't cheap! We use it for putting up all kinds of stuff and a few friends like to have some things made occasionally. For a couple years, I worked in a place with no fridge but had hot water. I ate freeze dried meals, two meals a day for months on end and it was delicious.
supposidly they have a new oil less pump, no more replacement oil ?
I don't have one, just doing some reading and thinking on it. gonna wait a couple years I think
Post by: Doublelunger on April 19, 2019, 09:46:05 AM
:tup: and honestly if the whole tuna/ramen thing sounds tasty then you'll probably eat anything :chuckle:
Haha well ya this concoction isn't winning any awards but as you know things tend to taste a lot better at the end of a long, hard day!
Post by: MerriamMagician on April 22, 2019, 09:40:43 AM