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Post by SaltyBoots on Apr 19, 2016 14:47:02 GMT -8
I'm heading out to Wyoming this summer with a group of 3 others - 1-2 nights near Tetons, and 3-4 nights in Wind River. This will be our first real backpacking experience, and the food is something I'm really starting to get into planning for... and it worries me a little!
My husband and I mostly eat fruits, veggies, and meats and thats it. No processed foods, no pasta, no rice, not much bread, etc. But everything I read is all about granola, rice, wraps, spam, etc. I have no problem adjusting my diet for a few days to include these things, but still want to be able to take a few things to keep my belly feeling happy and normal. Does anyone have any experience with carrying real food? I'm realizing that things like apples, bananas, carrots, grapes etc will add weight quickly :(
Is there anyone out there who takes onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc - to cook while out there? I'm picturing a ziploc full of pre-cut veggies with a little olive oil and seasoning that can be dumped in a pot and cooked - bad idea for reasons I'm not thinking of? Any ideas, or experience on how well these things would do locked up tight in a bear canister?
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Post by foxalo on Apr 19, 2016 16:31:15 GMT -8
Dehydrate your fruits and veggies.
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Post by tomas on Apr 19, 2016 17:41:19 GMT -8
What foxalo said.
Fruits are easy to dehydrate. Personally I prefer freeze dried veggies as they come back easier.
One hint is to package your dry stuff from the wet stuff. So in what you described put the dried veggies in one bag with dry spices and the olive oil in a separate container.
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Post by sarbar on Apr 19, 2016 20:24:23 GMT -8
Yep. Dry, rehydrate and proceed.
However.....and a big however....two things:
One, yes, you can carry fresh produce. You will need to pack it well - paper towels in a pot or mugs protect well. It will have a much shorter life due to heat and wilt.
Two, while you don't eat much carbs at home, you may find you need some on the trail, for long hard miles. Carbs are easy to burn. Just think about what you'd eat at home and replicate it for the trail.
As for meat...sure chicken in a pouch isn't the fanciest, but if you shop around you can find relatively clean brands. It goes well with said veggies above.
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Post by SaltyBoots on Apr 20, 2016 12:22:00 GMT -8
Is the primary purpose for dehydrating everything to save weight? Or space? Or to make it last longer? Just curious.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Apr 20, 2016 19:57:40 GMT -8
Is the primary purpose for dehydrating everything to save weight? Or space? Or to make it last longer? Just curious. On routes where water is available to rehydrate things the fact it weighs two pounds for each quart has people figure why carry the extra weight when I can just grab some at the campsite? Dried things do have a longer shelf life unrefrigerated which is the usual on the trail situation. |
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Post by snappypepper on Apr 21, 2016 12:58:36 GMT -8
Also look into the "paleo to go" meals, they might be friendlier and more familiar to your stomach than some of the other prepackaged meals.
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Post by grace on Apr 21, 2016 13:43:03 GMT -8
Is there anyone out there who takes onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc - to cook while out there? I'm picturing a ziploc full of pre-cut veggies with a little olive oil and seasoning that can be dumped in a pot and cooked - bad idea for reasons I'm not thinking of? Any ideas, or experience on how well these things would do locked up tight in a bear canister? I would be afraid of them getting all smooshed. Apples or oranges might travel well. If you're worried about the nutrition, the powdered juices and greens are nice. (I add Amazing Grasses to my regular morning smoothie). |
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Post by sarbar on Apr 21, 2016 16:28:17 GMT -8
I carry fresh veggies - like pea pods, carrots, grapes, avocados carried in a mug. You have to think out packing though!
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Post by zeke on Apr 21, 2016 17:11:33 GMT -8
I carried fresh cherries in a qt nalgene once. Filled the damn thing to the brim. Ate them for dessert 1st night out. Yeah, maybe not a wise choice in the end.
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Post by amaruq on Apr 22, 2016 6:46:50 GMT -8
Depending on how hard your hiking will be, you may want to cozy up to some carbs as Sarbar mentioned. Although I do like a nice avocado from time to time.
I actually can't imagine a life without pasta, rice, or bread...
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