jgaz 426 Posted July 1, 2018 Stumbled across what I think is an excellent site for DIY backpacking or Jeeping meals https://www.theyummylife.com/Backpacking_Food I really like the authors method of packing 7 days of meals in one bear canister. As well as no cooking, boiling water only preparations. Site seems to be the rare collaboration of a good cook and an avid backpacker (taste tester). The oatmeal variations look interesting. Eating the same thing for 5 or 6 days straight does get a bit boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnpa 588 Posted July 1, 2018 Very cool, thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZRNintheJeep242 346 Posted July 1, 2018 Thanks for sharing. Kinda reminds me of the seal-a-meals my mom would make my dad and I for when we went on hunting trips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladybug 241 Posted November 12, 2018 Great post Jim! Thanks for posting! smiles, ladybug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgaz 426 Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) A recent post to this thread reminded me of my latest taste test. I stood a pouch of “Starkist Chicken Creations” in a pot the diameter of a 1qt Nalgene bottle, (after I snipped off a corner). Brought the water to a boil and left the pouch in the pot to simmer for about 3 minutes. Scooped the chicken into a tortilla and ate it. It was a keeper, especially for backpacking food. In fact, I’d eat it Jeep camping. I’d probably want two pouches after day of backpacking though. No refrigeration required and 11 grams of protein. Note: Starkist doesn’t list this as a way to heat this product. However, I saw no degradation of the pouch, noticed any weird flavors and haven’t died yet! YMMV Edited October 1, 2019 by jgaz 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgaz 426 Posted May 20 Here’s a new backpacking meal that I tried a couple weeks ago on my latest Grand Canyon backpack trip. I started with this package of instant potatoes. I know what you’re thinking, “instant potatoes” Yuk! My wife is one heck of a cook and when she said “I’d eat those” I knew it was a winner You will need to bring two cups of water to a boil. While the water was being heated I dumped two packages of this chicken into the water. Remove the boiling water with the chicken from the stove. Stir in the potatoes. Add this package of bacon bits. Let the concoction sit for one minute and serve. My sister (that eats like a bird) and I had no problem eating the whole 4oz package. Tasted great! This meal checks a lot of boxes: Quick, no soaking (rehydrating) necessary Not much water required Very little stove fuel needed ( No ten minute simmer etc.) Light, easy to carry, ingredients Not much trash bulk Filling Tasty (mmm bacon) Chicken adds a lot of protein Easy clean up (wipe out the pot with tortilla) I would make this again in a heartbeat. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
