@drewski2124 I was wrong, they are $7 a package, and provide between 300 and 500 calories a package (mountain house website)... personally I could eat 4 of these a day, and still be 1000 calories below the 3000 calories I burn a day while backpacking. but, if I stuck to 4 a day, that would be a cost of $28 a day... Or, I can stick to my non-freeze dried meals, spend between $10 and $15 a day, get all the calories I need, and eat something that actually tastes good.
ramen has zero nutritional value. although light and tastey its not something that belongs on the trail when you realy need the calories and nutirents to keep you going
yep just add water. i found that if i use it for mac and cheese i like to use oil instead. the powdered milk makes it taste weird. thanks for the question.
so like, how does powdered milk work? I've heard people say they put it in their granola or mac n cheese... do you add water and it's basically milk then or what??
Try the Thai Kitchen noodle soups. Nice change from Ramen. Also lots of healthfood stores have bulk items like Split Pea and Chili. Jerky, Chili and pita bread along with Everclear/crystal Light was my highlight backwoods dinner last season. Rattlesnake Wilderness, McCleod Lake in Montana.
For some other food ideas check out my "My Backpacking Gear" video on my channel. In that video I look at the food items I brought with me. It's in that video at the 7:40 minute mark if your interested. Also there are a couple cooking videos of my Camp Peach Crisp and a noodle dish I make. Have a safe trip!
Good video. Tried the Sunkist meals two weeks ago on a Trinity Alps trip, and they were great. Not sure I would eat them at home, but things always taste better on the trail.
I also found that it was a pain in the butt to have to clean a pot every time I ate. I am no looking into "freezer Bag Cooking". Just add the water to your food item in a freezer bag and mix and eat from the bag. Looks like it will work for many of the items you have here.
@dmacken11 Will freezer bags handle boiling water well? I tried some Mountain House meals for dinner and instantly fell in love. I had ramen and instant potatoes on the trip but ended up not eating them... I recently acquired the Jetboil Flash and I am trying to get away from any pot cooking whatsoever. The Jetboil will boil two cups of water quickly and then I can just dump it into whatever food bag I package it in, ideally.
@whiskeyguy707 I have and used the Jetboil flash on the trip I took a few weeks ago. It was my first backpacking trip. I love the Jetboil. With it I have the accessory pot stand that I used my small aluminium pot on also. You can cook and eat right out of the Jetboil but i did not. From now on it's gonna be Mountain House or similar or freezer bag cooking. Yes the bags take the boiling water. You will need to make a cozy to place the bag into. I am experimenting at home. Check my channel videos
Some good ideas there. Speaking from little experience, but having carried 3 days of food and felt it was heavy, I would say you need to lighten it where ever possible. I also found myself carrying food back down the trail. Did not eat as much as I thought I would. Looking forward to your trip video. Please film your use of the food items. Where are you headed?
looks like you got some good easy food to cook on the trail. have you ever tried some mountain house meals? i would recommend them.
timgriz1 1 month ago
@timgriz1 The $8.00 a meal price tag has kept me from trying these...
TheTrudgingTech 2 weeks ago
Its $8 per day.
drewski2124 6 days ago
@drewski2124 I was wrong, they are $7 a package, and provide between 300 and 500 calories a package (mountain house website)... personally I could eat 4 of these a day, and still be 1000 calories below the 3000 calories I burn a day while backpacking. but, if I stuck to 4 a day, that would be a cost of $28 a day... Or, I can stick to my non-freeze dried meals, spend between $10 and $15 a day, get all the calories I need, and eat something that actually tastes good.
TheTrudgingTech 6 days ago
Thanks for the video! Great job. your saying all the info I'm interested in.
kvt617 2 months ago
dude, either don't eat the mints or shut up the whine.
StrwberryMuffin 3 months ago
Thanks for doing a video for us fat dudes
onebigkahuna69 5 months ago
Thanks for doing a video for us fat dides
onebigkahuna69 5 months ago
ramen has zero nutritional value. although light and tastey its not something that belongs on the trail when you realy need the calories and nutirents to keep you going
MrSteve6402 6 months ago
How bad was your noddles busted up from the stuff sack.
wolfwind371 6 months ago
You need to show the camera your items, not yourself. you may want to redo this video.
99bugout 6 months ago
stash isnt the best tea, in my opinion
Charsept 6 months ago
Great video very detailed on how much to have in each bag great job.
paracordjunky 7 months ago
I see that like me you are heavily built..... Perhaps I should enlighten you on the mystic ways of ultralight backpacking....
HAL9000LOGICSYSTEM 7 months ago
Thanks for making this video! Love the lurking dog!!!!!
TammyLoves2Read 7 months ago
the coffee's are very good i have like 5 of them in my gear
clownslider 8 months ago
Mac and cheese comes in indidual packs and u add 1 cup of wate rto them i'm making a vid on backpacking food tip n that will be on there
uncoolkid2 8 months ago
yep just add water. i found that if i use it for mac and cheese i like to use oil instead. the powdered milk makes it taste weird. thanks for the question.
bigfatbackpacker 9 months ago
so like, how does powdered milk work? I've heard people say they put it in their granola or mac n cheese... do you add water and it's basically milk then or what??
TheMadzymoo 10 months ago
Thank you!
redimixofmd 10 months ago
Great video, I love this guys character. He needs to make more videos. Where's part two!?!
FallenFeather55 10 months ago
yeah those potatoes are amazingg! haha dont go camping without em
greensanta111 10 months ago
what about the cat!?!?!?
lonewulf2009 11 months ago 2
Try the Thai Kitchen noodle soups. Nice change from Ramen. Also lots of healthfood stores have bulk items like Split Pea and Chili. Jerky, Chili and pita bread along with Everclear/crystal Light was my highlight backwoods dinner last season. Rattlesnake Wilderness, McCleod Lake in Montana.
meatloafzombie 1 year ago
You said "UM" 673 times!
freewill51 1 year ago
It's Nagaline... Na-Ga-Leen. Not Nalgine.
SpyderTattoo 1 year ago
@SpyderTattoo lol no its "nalgine" stop living under a rock.
a2m4m60 1 year ago
@a2m4m60 ITS NALGENE
litld01 1 year ago
@SpyderTattoo It's Nalgene, dude. Don't be a dick.
BiscutLad 6 months ago
I love the bear creek soups. Its one of my favorite trail dinners.
longdisttx 1 year ago
Nice vid
SDRIVERS17 1 year ago
For some other food ideas check out my "My Backpacking Gear" video on my channel. In that video I look at the food items I brought with me. It's in that video at the 7:40 minute mark if your interested. Also there are a couple cooking videos of my Camp Peach Crisp and a noodle dish I make. Have a safe trip!
dmacken11 1 year ago
Good video. Tried the Sunkist meals two weeks ago on a Trinity Alps trip, and they were great. Not sure I would eat them at home, but things always taste better on the trail.
whiskeyguy707 1 year ago
I also found that it was a pain in the butt to have to clean a pot every time I ate. I am no looking into "freezer Bag Cooking". Just add the water to your food item in a freezer bag and mix and eat from the bag. Looks like it will work for many of the items you have here.
dmacken11 1 year ago
@dmacken11 Will freezer bags handle boiling water well? I tried some Mountain House meals for dinner and instantly fell in love. I had ramen and instant potatoes on the trip but ended up not eating them... I recently acquired the Jetboil Flash and I am trying to get away from any pot cooking whatsoever. The Jetboil will boil two cups of water quickly and then I can just dump it into whatever food bag I package it in, ideally.
whiskeyguy707 1 year ago
@whiskeyguy707 I have and used the Jetboil flash on the trip I took a few weeks ago. It was my first backpacking trip. I love the Jetboil. With it I have the accessory pot stand that I used my small aluminium pot on also. You can cook and eat right out of the Jetboil but i did not. From now on it's gonna be Mountain House or similar or freezer bag cooking. Yes the bags take the boiling water. You will need to make a cozy to place the bag into. I am experimenting at home. Check my channel videos
dmacken11 1 year ago
Some good ideas there. Speaking from little experience, but having carried 3 days of food and felt it was heavy, I would say you need to lighten it where ever possible. I also found myself carrying food back down the trail. Did not eat as much as I thought I would. Looking forward to your trip video. Please film your use of the food items. Where are you headed?
dmacken11 1 year ago