Sierra Club Knowledge Cars - Granite Gourmet is where I started...want to try some at home before out on the trail.
2006-08-26 15:10:32 · 7 answers · asked by clophad 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
Ramen is an easy meal for the backcountry, and quick cooking, but a bit dull (especially if you make it a staple). Make it seem more like dinner by adding dehydrated sliced mushrooms (rehydrated separately in hot water for 15 minutes), dried corn, grated carrot or cabbage (add to boiling water with noodles), or other dried vegetables. Seasonings like dried ginger, onion or garlic powder, and curry powder are good. Smoked salmon on top is a special treat. Look for unusual ramen brands in health food stores (try them at home before you pack them) - some come with fewer artificial ingredients, in vegetarian versions, and with more interesting seasoning packets. (Japanese versions are sometimes called udon.) Asian stores also carry a mix of sesame seeds and seaweed that is an excellent addition to ramen.
2006-08-26 15:12:18 · update #1
Some of the MRE's are very good, of course everyone's taste varies so I would get several that you thought sounded good and give them a try at home first...
2006-08-26 16:27:15 · answer #1 · answered by jack 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pack the following as your good backpacking food:
1. Granola Bars with 25% Less Sugar
2. Granola Bars made with Oats and Honey
3. Protein Bars that have Lower Carbs and Higher Protein
4. Boxed Drinks
5. Fruits and Vegetables
6. Homemade Trail Mix
7. Homemade Granola
8. Bottled Water
2006-08-29 13:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by Louise Smith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are other dried pasta mixes you can find at any local grocery. I forget the brand but they come in many more varieties than just macaroni and cheese. Also, cereal bars in addition to granola bars taste pretty good... sometimes too sweet though. Of course, creating your own granola mixtures can be pretty tasty.
2006-08-26 22:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how many days you're going to be out there. i usually buy those ready to eat meals at the sporting goods store. i bring power bars and beef jerky, beef jerky is great to get some protein and salt back into your system.
i don't like complicated food when i'm backpacking. this is as simple as it gets. don't forget to bring lots of water unless you have a filtration system.
2006-08-26 22:21:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mt. Kilimanjaro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing I ever bought is a food dehydrator buy one of them and make your own meals cheep and light weight all they require is a pot and some water simple natural and you made it so its what you like
2006-08-28 11:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by fisher_lady_1973 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Mountain House foods
2006-08-29 08:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by trey45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jerkey is a good thing.
2006-08-27 00:34:27 · answer #7 · answered by madman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋