Post by: vandeman17 on August 01, 2019, 02:08:42 PM
Thoughts?
Post by: mburrows on August 01, 2019, 02:20:15 PM
In a zip lock bag, mix in your chosen amount of oatmeal, add in some dehydrated fruit, protein powder, some nuts or seeds. Before you go to bed add water and let it sit out or in your cooler over night. When you wake up, dig in.
Im adding some coconut oil to my next batch for some extra calories. Still doing some fine tuning to my food list as well.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 01, 2019, 02:26:45 PM
I think Im late to the game but I recently discovered overnight oats. Pretty good tasting, convenient and you can tailor to your preferences. Also super light to pack in.
In a zip lock bag, mix in your chosen amount of oatmeal, add in some dehydrated fruit, protein powder, some nuts or seeds. Before you go to bed add water and let it sit out or in your cooler over night. When you wake up, dig in.
Im adding some coconut oil to my next batch for some extra calories. Still doing some fine tuning to my food list as well.
Good call on those. I used to eat them at home a lot but didn't even think about bringing them for the hunt. Good grief
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on August 01, 2019, 02:56:14 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on August 01, 2019, 03:40:19 PM
Vande, you're packing coolers in 14 miles? When you say riding, are you talking horses or quads? Just getting clarification on your mode of ingress before I chime in ;)
Pack string so riding in on horses with a few mules for gear
Post by: Stein on August 01, 2019, 03:46:55 PM
I would also bring some frozen steaks, maybe lasagna. If you fill a quality cooler with frozen stuff it will stay that way for a week easy. Nothing is easier than plunking a bag into boiling water as soon as you get back to camp and then having a ready meal by the time you sort, clean and prep your gear for the next day.
Post by: 2MANY on August 01, 2019, 03:55:39 PM
I also do the pre cooked breakfast wraps you described. I pre wrap them in foil and toss on the top of the wood stove in the am while making coffee. Yum.
Post by: theleo on August 01, 2019, 03:58:48 PM
Post by: 2MANY on August 01, 2019, 04:01:53 PM
Oh so true. :)
Post by: vandeman17 on August 01, 2019, 04:05:23 PM
How many guys? Cooler = 1 pannier? 2 coolers + 1 box for dry goods? How many pack animals and how much extra crap? I need more details.
2 guys and we get two mules each but doubt we will need that many. Plan is 2 cooler and our gear which will be camp clothes, hunting clothes, boots, bows, the normal stuff.
Post by: dilleytech on August 01, 2019, 06:42:47 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on August 01, 2019, 07:00:23 PM
Sounds like a very comfy vacation. If you want more calories why not just pack a bunch of noodles, rice and bread? That should keep a person fat and happy.
I am an active gym/crossfit guy so I track what I eat at home and no those type of calories just make me slow and sleepy. I perform and feel better are more complete or calorie dense foods.
Post by: bornhunter on August 01, 2019, 09:24:42 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 02, 2019, 05:47:27 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on August 02, 2019, 06:57:05 AM
Post by: theleo on August 02, 2019, 08:33:14 AM
2 pack mules a piece will make for pretty easy living. Something I always take is biscuits that I've baked at home then the making for gravy in camp. Pork chops, steak, some potatoes, onions, lunch meat, condiments. My approach is just figuring out meals that I can make with a pot and a pan in camp. I'm don't know if you've done this sort of thing before but what I've found to be the easiest thing to do is grab a snack or something really lite first thing in the morning before heading out and then have my real meals when I come back mid day to check on/water the stock. If you guys pack remotely like I do you've maybe got 2 mules worth of camp/hunting stuff between you including the food (3 mules if you're not comfortable with top packs). That'd leave 2 mules to pack cubes on if you're not planning on having the animals graze for a while during the day.How many guys? Cooler = 1 pannier? 2 coolers + 1 box for dry goods? How many pack animals and how much extra crap? I need more details.
2 guys and we get two mules each but doubt we will need that many. Plan is 2 cooler and our gear which will be camp clothes, hunting clothes, boots, bows, the normal stuff.
Post by: TommyH on August 02, 2019, 09:07:48 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on August 02, 2019, 09:21:21 AM
2 pack mules a piece will make for pretty easy living. Something I always take is biscuits that I've baked at home then the making for gravy in camp. Pork chops, steak, some potatoes, onions, lunch meat, condiments. My approach is just figuring out meals that I can make with a pot and a pan in camp. I'm don't know if you've done this sort of thing before but what I've found to be the easiest thing to do is grab a snack or something really lite first thing in the morning before heading out and then have my real meals when I come back mid day to check on/water the stock. If you guys pack remotely like I do you've maybe got 2 mules worth of camp/hunting stuff between you including the food (3 mules if you're not comfortable with top packs). That'd leave 2 mules to pack cubes on if you're not planning on having the animals graze for a while during the day.How many guys? Cooler = 1 pannier? 2 coolers + 1 box for dry goods? How many pack animals and how much extra crap? I need more details.
2 guys and we get two mules each but doubt we will need that many. Plan is 2 cooler and our gear which will be camp clothes, hunting clothes, boots, bows, the normal stuff.
We have done this before so my main goals are foods that will keep for the duration of the trip, be higher in calories and also trying to keep prep and clean up down. We are the type that is gone well before daylight and back after dark so that means for some long days and short nights. Having to cook too much, clean up etc gets rough after a few days of only a couple hours sleep each night
Post by: Tjv28 on August 02, 2019, 04:51:02 PM
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Post by: OutHouse on August 06, 2019, 09:54:48 AM
Peanut butter and bacon wrapped in tortilla. High in calories and delicious
Ha! Glad to see this on here. A New Zealander I hunted with a few times swore by these and I really enjoyed them. He is a beast of a hiker and needs the calories. I suggest the peanut butter and bacon with a bagel for bread. I would keep it in my coat to warm up just a bit before eating.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 06, 2019, 10:07:25 AM
Peanut butter and bacon wrapped in tortilla. High in calories and delicious
Ha! Glad to see this on here. A New Zealander I hunted with a few times swore by these and I really enjoyed them. He is a beast of a hiker and needs the calories. I suggest the peanut butter and bacon with a bagel for bread. I would keep it in my coat to warm up just a bit before eating.
I usually make pbj on the little sandwich thins so maybe I will add bacon
Post by: Jpmiller on August 14, 2019, 10:01:28 AM
Peanut butter and bacon wrapped in tortilla. High in calories and delicious
Ha! Glad to see this on here. A New Zealander I hunted with a few times swore by these and I really enjoyed them. He is a beast of a hiker and needs the calories. I suggest the peanut butter and bacon with a bagel for bread. I would keep it in my coat to warm up just a bit before eating.
No honey? I used to do alot of peanut butter bacon and honey sandwiches. Need to peanut butter both bread pieces and I liked to leave the bacon a little greasy. Really good.
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on September 23, 2019, 10:58:53 PM
Post by: jeffro on September 24, 2019, 01:34:00 AM
Depends on how much water is available? Campfire only or will you have a stove also?
You didn’t mention cooking methods. A couple cat iron pans is a must either way.
Always nice to have a couple nice meals as celebratory rewards after a kill. And back straps with sautéed mushrooms, onions and bacon just seem easier on a stove.
Pre-made wraps are definitely the way to go for breakfast and lunch. Put half in the freezer box. Scrabbled eggs w/bacon sausage ham or chorizo + cheese perfect.
Lunch wraps? Think of your favorite sandwich’s and roll them in a tortilla.
Roll tightly in plastic wrap then tin foil. They will take a beating in your pack and still be perfect whenever you eat them.
I could go on....
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