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No cook backpacking food?
NorthCascades
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Any suggestions? I'm planning to spend tomorrow night on the trail. I'd like to bring an SLR and a tripod, and I'm trying a smaller pack then I'm used to. So I'd like to keep weight and bulk to a minimum.
Any suggestions? I don't eat meat.
Any suggestions? I don't eat meat.
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hate to be *that* person...but... trail mix?
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How about some of those tuna meals in a pouch? Not sure what their nutrients are, though.3
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I agree with trail mix or mixed nuts, dried fruit, meal replacement drink to mix with water, you could make oat bites or some people call them energy balls, granola bars or something like a KIND bar/cliff bar, you could pack blow pops for a quick "perk up" snack. hmmm...what else.....2
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How about some of those tuna meals in a pouch? Not sure what their nutrients are, though.
I just got back from a few days backpacking and tuna pouches were awesome on the trail! Nice source of protein, but not sure if that counts as "meat" or not...
If you aren't cooking (not even boiling water) then I guess you're stuck with shake mixes and protein bars?0 -
Beef jerky, peanut butter packets, nuts/seeds, protein bars2
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Lara Bars (made of nuts & dried fruit); granola bars; protein bars; dried fruit; cheese; peanut butter, dried fruit and tortilla sandwiches; premake quesadillas or bean and cheese tacos; fruit and/or applesauce cups...0
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I have a big stash of protein bars, will definitely bring a few. Everything there I need to pick up tonight.
Dried fruit is a great idea. I can pick that up at Trader Joe's, they have freeze dried berries that with almost nothing and make a good trail dessert.
I'll probably bring a loaf of hearty bread and some cheddar.7 -
Oh ya! Peanut butter! JIF makes little single serve ones, you could just throw a few in your bag instead of having to get a whole jar.2
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I agree with tuna pouches, if you eat fish. Also, trail mix, protein/granola bars (Pinterest has some great recipes if you want to make your own ahead of time), salmon jerky, moon cheese.
I know you said "no cook" but if you will be able to heat water (there are some great super-light backpacking "stoves" out there), you could dehydrate all sorts of home-cooked meals and just the meals to the hot water and let it sit for 10 minutes or so. I get a lot of recipes from Pinterest for that too. Or (again, if you have the ability to heat water), you could get a dried soup mix and add a tuna pouch- very filling and yummy.0 -
Roasted (in advanced) chickpeas
Olives
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NorthCascades wrote: »I have a big stash of protein bars, will definitely bring a few. Everything there I need to pick up tonight.
Dried fruit is a great idea. I can pick that up at Trader Joe's, they have freeze dried berries that with almost nothing and make a good trail dessert.
I'll probably bring a loaf of hearty bread and some cheddar.
Happy hiking! Have fun!1 -
If it's just an overnight, make some yummy sandwiches (or get them made at a deli). When we backpack the first day is usually fresh food - supplemented by Peanut M&Ms, dried fruit, bars and powdered Gatorade to make High Sierra Cocktails with a small amount of Vodka we bring!!6
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Peanut butter and crackers. One square meal bars are awesome not sure if they are sold outside nz but I'm sure there are similar elsewear, a meal in a bar 1/3 of daily requirements in a bar.1
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I agree with tuna pouches, if you eat fish. Also, trail mix, protein/granola bars (Pinterest has some great recipes if you want to make your own ahead of time), salmon jerky, moon cheese.
I know you said "no cook" but if you will be able to heat water (there are some great super-light backpacking "stoves" out there), you could dehydrate all sorts of home-cooked meals and just the meals to the hot water and let it sit for 10 minutes or so. I get a lot of recipes from Pinterest for that too. Or (again, if you have the ability to heat water), you could get a dried soup mix and add a tuna pouch- very filling and yummy.
I have the Snow Peak one, I don't know if this is still the case but it was the lightest dinner available when I bought it. But then I also need the pot to boil water, and two fuel canisters. (I ran out once, cold oatmeal.). So I'm trying to leave all that behind. I'll be bringing iodine though because the stove is usually plan b if my water filter dies.0 -
Oats are a backpackers best friend. Incredibly light weight, have loads of calories/weight ratio. Bring packs of honey, molasses, peanut butter, etc. to taste.1
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Smoked salmon if you eat fish1
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Hard cheese, nuts, apples, dried fruit.2
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I just got back from a few days backpacking and tuna pouches were awesome on the trail! Nice source of protein, but not sure if that counts as "meat" or not...
If you aren't cooking (not even boiling water) then I guess you're stuck with shake mixes and protein bars?
I just got back from a few days backpacking and tuna pouches were awesome on the trail! Nice source of protein, but not sure if that counts as "meat" or not...
If you aren't cooking (not even boiling water) then I guess you're stuck with shake mixes and protein bars?
Funny bc I was just talking to my friend yesterday and he said he was in bear country a while back while hiking and camping and his friend had tuna pouches and the rest of them were freaking out that it would attract bears lol. He made the guy throw them out when he heard a bear around one night they were out there haha1 -
Any type of sandwich is good for an overnight trip. I'd bring a couple of bagels for lunch and breakfast and either cream cheese or peanut butter or cheese to put on them, then a good large deli sandwich for dinner with some cheesecake or cookies for dessert. I used to stop at a deli on my way out of town when I first started hiking and that was my favorite first night dinner. If you want to make your own, then sausage or ham or chicken sandwiches are good. Tuna doesn't have much in the way of calories, but the foil packets can be tasty.
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Funny bc I was just talking to my friend yesterday and he said he was in bear country a while back while hiking and camping and his friend had tuna pouches and the rest of them were freaking out that it would attract bears lol. He made the guy throw them out when he heard a bear around one night they were out there haha
If you're ever in a situation like that again, here's what to do: Bring salmon & berry scent, and spray it on someone else's tent.1 -
Are you doing that hike you were asking about last week?2
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Everything mentioned here, but I also like to take regular (not dehydrated) fruit like apples, oranges, pears, tangerines, etc. They provide extra hydration.2
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When we aren't using a stove we like to cold soak. Use a container with a screw on lid, we use old Talenti jars, add easily rehydratable foods like ramen, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing or couscous, fill jar with any temperature water and wait an hour, usually while hiking. We also like to cold soak oatmeal for the next morning.2
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Are you doing that hike you were asking about last week?
Forbidden? I've been giving it a lot of thought, and it's going to be next summer.
I volunteer with PCTA (Pacific Crest Trail Association). There's a 5 mile section that I'm responsible for, I need to go do some brush clearing, and document issues that need maintenance so they can plan. The road to Harts Pass (outside Mazama WA) opened recently, so I'm going to go do my stuff, and spend a night with the stars.
I've always loved that part of the trail, and this gives me an excuse to see it twice a year. A good friend called it the best decision of a lifetime.6 -
NorthCascades wrote: »Any suggestions? I'm planning to spend tomorrow night on the trail. I'd like to bring an SLR and a tripod, and I'm trying a smaller pack then I'm used to. So I'd like to keep weight and bulk to a minimum.
Any suggestions? I don't eat meat.
For long hikes or overnight camps, my usuals are (i) Trail-mix and (ii) MREs.2 -
NorthCascades wrote: »
Forbidden? I've been giving it a lot of thought, and it's going to be next summer.
I volunteer with PCTA (Pacific Crest Trail Association). There's a 5 mile section that I'm responsible for, I need to go do some brush clearing, and document issues that need maintenance so they can plan. The road to Harts Pass (outside Mazama WA) opened recently, so I'm going to go do my stuff, and spend a night with the stars.
I've always loved that part of the trail, and this gives me an excuse to see it twice a year. A good friend called it the best decision of a lifetime.
Hart's Pass Road...for a Midwestern flatlander like me, that was an hour-long panic attack. But worth it for the Grasshopper Pass trail, which ranks as one of the best I've ever hiked.
People are suggesting sandwiches....but the bread tends to squish. Use a tortilla, spread peanut butter on it, and roll it up. It's simple, but tastes amazing after a long hike.3 -
I'm glad someone else knows that road!
I did Dead Horse Point (the narrow part with the cliffs and no guard rail) up to the top on a gravel road bike a couple years ago.0 -
Cheese ravioli in a pop top can:-)1
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Tortillas for sandwiches. Cheddar or other hard cheese. Peanut butter. Trail mix.
You could mix oatmeal with powdered milk & dried fruit & nuts and just add water to get a muesli-like deal.
Never thought of cold soaking ramen and instant potatotes! That's cool!
I think you can also get powdered hummous....That would be good (rehydrated) on a tortilla.2 -
One of my favorites is a package of bagels and small jar of peanut butter. Lots of protein, carbs, and fat without much weight.1
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