RumiDude
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Post by RumiDude on Jan 23, 2019 12:39:54 GMT -8
One of the more difficult things for me is to find a good source of protein + good fat for on the trail. And by good fat I mean mono- and poly- unsaturated fats with a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids. I tried some sardines but haven't found any I like for the trail. Recently I found a pack of these kippered herring which I enjoyed immensely. I am planning to get some and use for on the trail. They can be eaten in a wrap of sorts with whatever. They can also be put in a soup or with mashed potatoes. They are smoked and only have salt added. If it matters, they are also Kosher. The remaining can is very light, though I neglected to weigh it afterwards. Anyway, just thought I would throw this out there for those trying to add health stuff to your trail food bag. Rumi PS: In case you are wondering, kippered basically means a cleaned and butterflied fish, with the bones removed. So no heads or bones to deal with.
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Post by tomas on Jan 23, 2019 14:04:43 GMT -8
I'll have to give them a shot. I often take sardines along as they provide lots of protein and taste great. If you aren't a solo hiker like me I'd suggest brushing your teeth afterwards, especially if you are going to be kissing your partner.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2019 14:25:06 GMT -8
Kippers are one of God's special gifts to us mortals. The Polar brand that you linked to is excellent. Around here (Northeast Oklahoma) they are carried in the local Walmart. If your taste is for regular style Kippers it is hard to beat the Canadian brands. Crown Prince and Brunswick. There is a Chinese brand that looks almost the same as the Canadian brands. Ocean Prince. These are good herrings but are usually not as attractively packed as the Canadian brands. Flavorwise they are very close. If you are fortunate enough to have an Aldis in your area watch for a brand called Deutsche Kuche that is carried there. They do not have them all year round in this area. We only get them in the Spring for a month or two. When they are in stock I will buy enough to last me all year. These are packed in flavored sauces. To date, I have not found any that are not tasty. The problem that I have with any of these is that my wife prefers that I only have them on Wednesday night. (Garbage pick up is Thursday morning) She does not want empty fish cans in the house. Hard to understand, but that's the way it is.
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Post by crawford on Jan 24, 2019 11:46:09 GMT -8
Crown Prince and Brunswick Excellent! Though, I'm thinking my wife and your wife have been talking. Mine says the same thing...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 13:13:37 GMT -8
Excellent! Though, I'm thinking my wife and your wife have been talking. Mine says the same thing... LOL After I have a can of kippers or sardines I have to put the empty can and cover in a plastic bag and take it outside to put it in the dumpster. If I have to do all that when I have these excellent little snacks I just have two cans right away. That saves me a trip. I am not sure what the problem with fish is. I prefer the wonderful aroma of kippers much more than the smell of cooking broccoli or cauliflower. I guess that this is one of those life mysteries that I will never figure out.
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Post by ErnieW on Jan 24, 2019 17:44:42 GMT -8
I have dried marinated tuna. It is delicious but very aromatic sort of like kippers. I don't think I would bring/eat it on the the trail. I have a thing that I worry about it would end up with a bear that can't resist the fishy smell and maybe try to get into my tent looking for the yummy smell coming from my mouth and fingers. Anyone else worry about this with things like kippers?
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Post by RumiDude on Jan 24, 2019 19:04:10 GMT -8
Anyone else worry about this with things like kippers? I might if I was in griz country, but otherwise no. I generally try to wash my hands each evening anyway. Rumi
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Post by crawford on Jan 25, 2019 4:57:00 GMT -8
I tend to wash hands, face, and brush teeth right before bed. While scent might continue, I'm not sure it is enough in the areas I hike in the east. Garbage is bagged and hung with the food bag. I've not actually taken the canned kippers on trail, but have taken the pouches of tuna. I plan to take some on my next hike. Guess I'll find out if it is a problem. Certainly, it could be good raccoon bait.
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Post by ErnieW on Jan 25, 2019 7:55:01 GMT -8
I think for a lot of bears at least the smell of humans is a repellent even if tinged with fish.
I had a close encounter near High Point NJ along the AT. I was sort of near a well used lean to. I was doing a section solo and I woke up around dawn to the loud sound of a bear sniffling the just outside my tent. I curled up into a ball thinking please don't be curious about what is in the tent. The bear heard the nylon of my bag rustle and galloped off. Took a few minutes for my heart rate to calm down. I think it was just ramen for dinner the night before. Definitely no fish.
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 30, 2019 19:25:32 GMT -8
I have never eaten a kippered herring, but now I’m wondering why not. I’ll check these out, or whatever similar I can lay hands on.
On a similar topic, I’ve been finding tuna here in NZ that’s unlike any I’ve found at home—foil pack with flavors. My favorite is Thai coconut milk, which goes very well in the hiker-trash tuna casserole.
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Post by swiftdream on Feb 2, 2019 14:48:32 GMT -8
We have been eating these for years but your link saves about 11 cents a tin so bookmarked for the next time which will be soon.
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Post by desert dweller on Feb 4, 2019 13:28:10 GMT -8
Kippered herrings probably saved my life early in my hiking days. I was bushwhacking up the eastern flanks of the Sierra Ancha mountains in southern Arizona going from Cherry Creek to near Aztec Peak where the jeep was parked. It was pretty much straight up following an old trail that was non-existent. I had plenty of water but a couple of miles from the jeep near the top, I felt so weak that I, literally, couldn't take another step and collapsed to the ground. I thought I was dehydrated even though I was drinking water the whole way. By then I figured out it was probably a depletion of electrolytes and minerals and a general lack of sustenance. I had eaten the last of my food for breakfast and all I had left was the tin of kippers.
I ate the entire can and could actually feel the strength returning to my body. The ingredients explain why. Filet of herring (protein), oil and salt. I stood up and finished the last two miles without any issues. To this day I carry a tin of kipper snacks as my emergency food.
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Post by ErnieW on Feb 4, 2019 13:49:13 GMT -8
I have been thinking about kippers again because of this thread. I grew up with kippers and eggs as a special Sunday breakfast. Although I may not take them on the trail I think I am going for the nostalgic breakfast. My 6 year twins will head for other parts but my wife has a thing for sardines so maybe she will like it.
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Post by Westy on Feb 8, 2019 6:40:51 GMT -8
For my big hike last year I went to REI and bought a bunch of the SeaBear Ready-to-Eat Wild Salmon, Smoked Salmon. Oily trash was first issue and then the odor. Decided to get rid of all fish products, including tuna and had them removed from resupply.
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Post by rangewalker on Feb 8, 2019 19:01:03 GMT -8
I have come full circle and now kippered herring is a cold weather hiking favorite. My father, who could not cook, fed us child hunters, on tins of fish and Mexican saltines. As DD points out, they can be a incredible recovery food.
On use in bear country, I was once convinced the foil tuna and salmon packets should be a non-starter. But to my scent sensors, the is not much more revolting than a used Mountain House FD dinner pouch at day three in the garbage sack in the summer heat. I would put up against an open tin of anchovies.
In my part of the world, wildlife folks have not been above using PB and grape koolaid for bear bait when they did not think some purist was around.
And there is no 12th Commandment that thou shall forsake a canned goodie on a backpack trip. One of my favorites in a group is a can of brown bread with gobs of Nutella and brandy.
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