Post by: Kingpuck on February 21, 2012, 08:42:38 PM
What is your favorite food while you spend time out in the woods on scouting trips? The trick is going to be finding something good and nourishing but that is also easy to keep with you in the field. Hard to hike with a cooler.
Have been thinking about freeze dried meals and a small water boiler. What do you eat?
Post by: ICEMAN on February 21, 2012, 09:11:10 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 21, 2012, 09:16:57 PM
The other great one is pop tarts :EAT: I have ate more then my share of poptarts in the back country :drool:
Post by: runamuk on February 21, 2012, 09:18:23 PM
Post by: sakoshooter on February 21, 2012, 09:58:15 PM
Good ol raisins & peanuts. I buy it mixed at the grocery store but usually buy 2 or 3 different kinds and mix em at home in one large zip loc bag. Then just put a little each day into a smaller zip loc bag for the day's hunt. Along with my lunch of course.
Post by: bobcat on February 21, 2012, 10:04:12 PM
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Post by: D-Rock425 on February 22, 2012, 08:31:32 AM
Post by: h20hunter on February 22, 2012, 09:02:08 AM
Post by: Wildsau on February 22, 2012, 09:39:09 AM
I amy leave some good Trail Mix in my rig, for after I get back.
Post by: Huntbear on February 22, 2012, 09:41:03 AM
Post by: wraithen on February 22, 2012, 09:42:44 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on February 22, 2012, 02:17:05 PM
1 organic poptart (taste better than real pop tarts and with much less sugar)
2 honey stinger protein bars
2 cups of trail mix
a water filter plus containers to carry 64 ounces of water
NUUN hydration tablets
and some choclate!
I usually also throw in a mountain house meal and my light brunton stove (with 8 oz. canister of fuel) in case I find my one day trip turning into two!
Hit the trail at daylight and back at dusk.
Post by: JLS on February 22, 2012, 03:01:03 PM
WTF is an ORGANIC pop tart? Dude, that's like a roadrunner/Wiley Coyote cartoon with no violence.
Post by: dreamingbig on February 22, 2012, 03:08:22 PM
All I can say is they taste a bit better to me than the regular ones. They still pack a lot of calories for their weight.
Post by: fishingnut71 on February 22, 2012, 06:11:18 PM
Post by: Huntbear on February 22, 2012, 06:44:51 PM
That is like an organic Doritto... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :yike:
Post by: dreamingbig on February 22, 2012, 08:21:55 PM
Post by: JLS on February 22, 2012, 08:41:13 PM
Post by: Kingpuck on February 23, 2012, 08:51:55 PM
So thinking this weekend's bag will hold some PB&J's, NUUN, jerky, and a cigar. Gotta have the cigar. Glassing would be boring without it.
Going to try and look into an alternative to Mountain House. Would like to bring more of my own natural food instead of the pre-processed stuff. While its light, its not affordable and it scares me what is actually in some of those. The Lasagna is disgusting and the Mac and Cheese is a disgrace.
One year when we did a long hike I brought along Minute Rice, Tuna packets and soy sauce. Damn that was good!
Post by: JLS on February 23, 2012, 08:53:05 PM
Post by: Kingpuck on February 23, 2012, 09:39:52 PM
Post by: JLS on February 23, 2012, 09:53:53 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on February 24, 2012, 06:31:24 AM
Starbucks VIA is the best instant coffee around in my opinion and really helps to cut the weight. I really like a cup of coffee in the am in the high country.
On the organic front... that is the main reason to kill some venison. The best 100% certified organic meat around! ;)
Post by: danderson on February 24, 2012, 07:02:57 AM
Post by: ridgefire on February 24, 2012, 07:23:57 PM
Post by: Stickerbush on February 24, 2012, 07:34:23 PM
Post by: jechicdr on February 24, 2012, 09:47:01 PM
Post by: Kingpuck on February 24, 2012, 09:52:46 PM
Has anyone looked into more organic backpacking type foods? Just thinking of something that doesn't take a ton of time but that is more nutrient rich?
Post by: sakoshooter on February 24, 2012, 09:59:37 PM
Oh, and for dinner, if you're backpacking in, Mountain House meals, and for breakfast, instant oatmeal.
I'll second both of those meals Bobact. My favorite oatmeal is the Maple Brown Sugar but with a pad of butter melted in on top.
Post by: Kingpuck on February 24, 2012, 10:01:26 PM
http://www.wildbackpacker.com/
Post by: JLS on February 24, 2012, 10:12:25 PM
Oh, and for dinner, if you're backpacking in, Mountain House meals, and for breakfast, instant oatmeal.
I'll second both of those meals Bobact. My favorite oatmeal is the Maple Brown Sugar but with a pad of butter melted in on top.
I like the Peaches & Cream. I throw a 1/4 cup of dried milk in there, and some chopped almonds or pecans to give it some more bang for the buck.
Post by: danderson on February 25, 2012, 07:17:17 AM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on February 25, 2012, 07:51:38 AM
Last year I packed oatmeal and top raman. Very light and not as much garbage as the self heater meals i packed the year before.
I also pack Trail mix, Granola bars, and candy.
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 25, 2012, 08:24:28 AM
Post by: Kingpuck on February 25, 2012, 02:32:04 PM
Wish I had the space to store all that dehydrated food and dehydrator. Need to save up some money and buy a house. Then the space would be easier to come by
Post by: danderson on February 25, 2012, 03:46:45 PM
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Post by: PolarBear on February 25, 2012, 05:26:21 PM
Post by: Eli346 on February 25, 2012, 05:40:11 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 25, 2012, 05:42:43 PM
I actually dig the MH Lasagna. For heavy stuff I usually carry the little pouches of tuna and salmon. Even Kippers if I can find the good stuff. Always have a good amount of Maple Brown sugar oatmeal and T-R noodles. Not much better mountain grub than grouse cooked in T-R seasoning rolled up in a tortilla with some minute rice or beans and Taco Time sauce.
I always hit my favorite fast food joints before a trip to load up on Taco sauce, Mayo, relish and what ever little packets of condiments I like.
Beware the mountain huckleberry! Doesn't take too much before you realize why bear poop the way they do.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 25, 2012, 05:56:26 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 25, 2012, 07:27:28 PM
Post by: wraithen on February 25, 2012, 08:17:37 PM
Landjaegers, trail mix, Gatorade Prime energy gels, peanut butter and bacon sandwiches (on toasted bread to keep them from getting soggy).
You and polarbear have the same taste in sandwiches as my wife. ugh. (insert vomit face here cuz I forgot the code)
Post by: RadSav on February 27, 2012, 05:04:09 PM
Post by: Kingpuck on March 01, 2012, 07:28:16 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on March 02, 2012, 05:55:54 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on March 02, 2012, 05:58:37 AM
Who mentioned NUUN first? :dunno:
You did.
It's all good.
Post by: matt345 on March 02, 2012, 06:09:46 AM
Post by: Stickerbush on March 02, 2012, 10:21:50 AM
FYI my buddy was a wilderness ranger for years and he would laugh at anyone who brought pre packaged mountain home or any other backpacking food. Not that they are bad or anything and I have used them myself, but there are plenty of other things you can make in the wild that are a lot tastier and fresher. Plenty of things will last a lot longer than you might think too, I love having cooked noodles with fresh vegetables just tastes way better than any of the pre packaged stuff and not a whole lot heavier :twocents:
Post by: dreamingbig on March 02, 2012, 10:25:45 AM
Post by: Kingpuck on March 02, 2012, 11:31:44 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on March 03, 2012, 12:11:42 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on March 03, 2012, 06:18:32 AM
My favorite breakfast is a packet or two of instant oatmeal a scoop of vanilla whey protein and a handful of dried fruit. Add hot water from my jetboil and I am set.
Matt345, sounds good. Where are you buying your vanilla whey protein, I may have to incorpoprate that into my oatmeal recipe!
Post by: ICEMAN on March 03, 2012, 06:19:51 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 03, 2012, 06:40:20 AM
You can get the whey powder at a GNC or the like. Freddy's also carries some whey powders near where they keep the Slimfast and also maybe in the natural foods section.
Post by: ICEMAN on March 03, 2012, 06:42:20 AM
Hey Ice,
You can get the whey powder at a GNC or the like. Freddy's also carries some whey powders near where they keep the Slimfast and also maybe in the natural foods section.
Great, thanks. I will have to check it out. I am getting supplied up to make a mega batch of Oatmeal again. Been a couple of years is seems since I made a batch. Just ran out.
Post by: danderson on March 03, 2012, 07:22:15 AM
My favorite meal is a hearty elk stew with dumplings, make the stew then layer the top with bisquick, cover with a lid and let simmer, I'm talking good stick to your ribs food, I get hungry when im hiking :tup:
Post by: Kingpuck on March 03, 2012, 12:16:13 PM
Starting to feel like weak sauce compared to what you guys bring out there. Guess I need to pick my game up a bit. Been too lazy and just bringing the freeze dried stuff.
Maybe I will ask Santa for a dehydrator.
Post by: dreamingbig on March 03, 2012, 12:58:52 PM
Post by: JLS on March 03, 2012, 05:21:44 PM
Iceman, it is leaps above Gatorade. It brings hydration to a whole new level and it tastes better in my opinion.
Not positive, but I believe it has higher electrolytes and less sugars in it.
Post by: ICEMAN on March 04, 2012, 05:14:15 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on March 04, 2012, 08:54:47 PM
A lot of good information here. Thanks everyone. Funny, I just emptied out my turkey bag today and ran across my "emergency food". My old gorp wasn't looking so good so it became chicken food tonight. Also noticed that the expiration date on my power bars was 07.
Reading these posts made me think of my boy scout hikes 30 years ago. Even back then chili mac had a bad rap.
Post by: JLS on March 04, 2012, 09:23:37 PM
Iceman, it is leaps above Gatorade. It brings hydration to a whole new level and it tastes better in my opinion.
Not positive, but I believe it has higher electrolytes and less sugars in it.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION / INGREDIENTS
NUUN
The following is the nutritional information for a serving of Nuun based on one tablet dissolved in 16oz (500ml) of water. There are under 8 calories per Nuun tab.
Active Ingredients level (mg)
Sodium (carbonates) 360.0
Potassium (bicarbonate) 100.0
Calcium (carbonate) 12.5
Magnesium (sulfate) 25.0
Vitamin C 37.5
Vitamin B2 500 mcg
Other Ingredients: citric acid, sorbitol, sodium carbonate, natural colors flavors, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, polyethylene glycol, magnesium sulfate, sodium benzoate, calcium carbonate, acesulfame potassium, riboflavin-5-phosphate.
**Lemon Tea and Kona Cola each contain 20mg of caffeine per 8 oz. serving (40mg per tablet). That's about a third of the caffeine found in your average cup of drip coffee.**
Post by: JLS on March 04, 2012, 09:27:20 PM