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Post by High Sierra Fan on Mar 8, 2016 11:54:29 GMT -8
For a long time my goto was WeePak (noted for nutritious meals and generous portions of protein at the price of presoaking and simmering), when they closed and I switched back to FD I noticed I didn't miss all the simmering fuss one teensy bit.
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Post by almostthere on Mar 16, 2016 6:41:41 GMT -8
I dehydrate canned chili and haven't found it gets salty. It depends on the brand. I dehydrate leftovers for a week before the trip and add granola bars, sticks of various cheeses, dry salami, packets of tuna, really durable cracker bread or possibly those little rounds they sell for sandwiches, tortillas....
As for Mountain House and most other brands... (puke) (puke) (puke) (puke) (puke)
Most of them taste like wet paper towels buried in chemistry and spices -- no matter how hungry I am.
Packit Gourmet gets top marks. There is a brand Good To Go on Amazon that has a few decent meals minus the piles of preservatives. Sara's books, as well as the Fork in the Trail books, will give you easy to make meals you can source from a grocery store. Target has a surprisingly trail friendly grocery section -- lately for day hikes I've picked up these kits with tiny packets of meats, cheese, crackers, trail mix, a piece of candy and they make a decent little variety for last minute hikes.
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Post by idahobob on Mar 17, 2016 19:23:41 GMT -8
I have not eaten freeze dried meals in a long time. My faves are:
Pasta carbonara
Scalloped potatoes w bacon and asparagus
Spaghetti and FD sausages crumble
Pesto pasta and smoked salmon
Beef couscous
Chicken and rice
Most ingredients from the grocery store
Breakfast of Toasted in butter bagel w Canadian bacon and cheese slice
Breakfast of cereal and cold milk
Recipes are in the food category of my site: backpackingtechnology.com
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 16:17:23 GMT -8
I found this site TrailTopia that has glutenn free outdoor food products. Not sure if anyone else had posted this site |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2016 9:12:48 GMT -8
I don't get to backpack very often, so I don't mind splurging on commercially-prepared freeze dried meals for the occasions when I do. My favorite brand is Alpineaire, and I second the vote for their 'Mountain Chili' (which is actually vegetarian).
Another thing I sometimes will make on backpacking trips is bean burritos; with the dried refried beans available from the grocery store. I'll buy a small onion to chop up and have on it, and also little sharp cheddar cheese.
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Post by Coolkat on Apr 6, 2016 11:10:20 GMT -8
bean burritos; with the dried refried beans available from the grocery store. I'll buy a small onion to chop up and have on it This meal is probably old news to most backpackers but I did this on my last trip and I loved it. I took along some taco powder and had a tasty meal. I took along 2 small onions and lasted me nearly the 11 days I was out. Of course I didn't have this for every evening meal but it will be repeated this year. |
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Post by rebeccad on Apr 18, 2016 19:57:14 GMT -8
I haven't used those dry beans for years (now I just dry the meat-and-beans mix I make at home), but IIRC they are pretty good. I haven't actually made burritos with tortillas on the trail for some time. I make "taco rice" instead, because it's easier to carry and to eat (the tortillas always end up splitting...).
Considering attempting to dehydrate my homemade enchiladas. They'd be an even bigger mess than they are anyway, but the flavors might work. Carry an avocado for fresh guac...that would be killer!
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Post by Coolkat on Apr 19, 2016 3:46:02 GMT -8
I make "taco rice" instead, because it's easier to carry and to eat (the tortillas always end up splitting...). I didn't have any problems with the tortillas splitting and I'm not a huge rice person but I would be interested in hearing how you do your "taco rice". Variety is the spice of life "they" say. |
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Post by rebeccad on Apr 19, 2016 9:57:16 GMT -8
I would be interested in hearing how you do your "taco rice". I mix roughly equal parts of dehydrated rice and dehydrated taco filler (I make my own with ground beef, onions and peppers,black beans, canned tomatoes, frozen corn, and of course taco seasoning and cumin). Once it's rehydrated--and the rice (brown rice) does take 15-20 minutes in the cozy--I add a packet of salsa or green sauce or whatever I scored at the fast food places, dice a bit of cheddar on top, and eat. |
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Post by Coolkat on Apr 19, 2016 10:12:40 GMT -8
I mix roughly equal parts of dehydrated rice and dehydrated taco filler I very new to the dehydrating thing (I have one that I haven't used yet). Do you dehydrate the rice and taco filler together or separately? |
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Post by zeke on Apr 19, 2016 10:59:02 GMT -8
Separately. The rice is much faster than the meat mixture.
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Post by grace on Apr 19, 2016 12:21:56 GMT -8
I mix roughly equal parts of dehydrated rice and dehydrated taco filler (I make my own with ground beef, onions and peppers,black beans, canned tomatoes, frozen corn, and of course taco seasoning and cumin). Once it's rehydrated--and the rice (brown rice) does take 15-20 minutes in the cozy--I add a packet of salsa or green sauce or whatever I scored at the fast food places, dice a bit of cheddar on top, and eat. I've been having some luck with this in my experiments, using TVP and lentils instead of meat. Black beans dehydrate really well. |
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Post by rebeccad on Apr 19, 2016 14:01:25 GMT -8
Separately. The rice is much faster than the meat mixture. Yes, this. I've been having some luck with this in my experiments, using TVP and lentils instead of meat. Black beans dehydrate really well. TVP is a cinch, and all kinds of beans dry well (and, more to the point, come back well). My "recipe" for taco filler is just what I use--there's nothing special or sacred about it. Dry whatever you like to put in your tacos (avocado won't dry well, but anything you cook will). |
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Post by Campfires&Concierges on May 16, 2016 12:59:52 GMT -8
For me, it's not about which brand or method is better. I'm a picky eater, so after trial and error, I know which meals I like and on the longest trip will take 1 each of these. It doesn't have to be all or none! Mountain House - Lasagna or Beef Stroganoff and Granola/Blueberries for breakfast (every day or alternate with oatmeal) Mary Jane's - Cheesy Noodle Casserole Packit Gourmet - almost anything - Cheeseburger wrap, chicken and dumplings, breakfasts are good A few rice based FBC recipes from Sarbar's book- usually rice, chicken, soup flavoring, dried veggies Anything requiring dish-washing is saved for car camping trips  |
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 13:13:41 GMT -8
That's what I am about. No dish washing whiles I am 'out there.' |
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