Very straight forward with a caveat,

NO Slim Jim.

I am looking for the best tasting with the least Sodium. Example Pepperoni sticks last more than 60 days unrefrigerated! yet its full of fat, salt, and you won't starve eating it on the trail.

Here is an inexspensive beef stick that tastes of beef and is not dry, Marketed by Walgreens - the sodium is high, but clearly tastes better than a nasty Slim Jim.... Don't Pm me....I buy Slim Jims for Rugby,,,, My dog.

http://img.walgreens.com/dbimagecache/357788.jpg2.75 oz of protein.

I like the organic beef jerkey from Trader Joe's. I eat enough garbage while I'm hiking. I figure the "organic" in the jerkey offsets this (I know I'm just fooling myself, but please don't shake my fragile personal fantasy world :D).

Yea, I stopped with the Slim Jims after almost eating a patch of hog hair in one. Am looking for a sub myself.

Farmer Vincent's fritters. But like hot dogs, don't ask what's in 'em. ;)

www.JerkyRanch.com (http://www.JerkyRanch.com)

Here's a review on the Trader Joe's. They weren't nuts about the flavor, but they liked the fact that it's organic and inexpensive.
http://www.bestbeefjerky.org/2008/08/trader-joes-beef-jerky-organic-peppered.html

I like hikory stick by hikory farms. It is summer sausage, keeps well and not too bad for you.

Johnny b Good's web page was awesome - I would like to try Buffallo as its really lean great idea!

Johnny b Good's web page was awesome - I would like to try Buffallo as its really lean great idea!
Do Buffalo Jerky Original, Owl. It's my fav.- Some like the Hot / Spicy...just isn't palatable to me.

http://www.minguabeefjerky.com/

Definitely Gourmet Meats of Texas! Delicious, nice texture (not too tough) and fresh.

http://www.packitgourmet.com/Mesquite-Smoked-Beef-Jerky-p288.html

Saw an article about this in the paper today -

www.perkyjerky.com

Mingua beef jerky. Made in Junction City Kentucky.


http://www.minguabeefjerky.com/

Saw an article about this in the paper today -

www.perkyjerky.com (http://www.perkyjerky.com)
Caffinated jerky what will they think of next? I'd like caffinated oatmeal. The breakfast that really gets you started.:banana

I found that making my own is worth the time and effort. Cheaper, tastes better, and you control what goes in it

http://www.minguabeefjerky.com/

HAHA didnt even see that you had also put Mingua. Great stuff!!!!

I found that making my own is worth the time and effort. Cheaper, tastes better, and you control what goes in it

No Homer-Stick to store bought

I got addicted to Slim Jim Beef 'n Cheese Sticks on this years thru-hike. They were even better dipped in honey flavored peanut butter. Of course, I tend to like ice cream and beer in combination also- Yum!

I got addicted to Slim Jim Beef 'n Cheese Sticks on this years thru-hike. They were even better dipped in honey flavored peanut butter. Of course, I tend to like ice cream and beer in combination also- Yum!

FOUL!! The OP clearly stated no Slim Jim. :D

I found that making my own is worth the time and effort. Cheaper, tastes better, and you control what goes in it
I have been using ground venison and a jerky cannon and my smoker. best jerky there is

Caffinated jerky what will they think of next? I'd like caffinated oatmeal. The breakfast that really gets you started.:banana

Instead of water, you pour hot coffee into your oatmeal, problem solved!

Instead of water, you pour hot coffee into your oatmeal, problem solved!

Ok unless we start talking oatmeal jerky that was .... well off topic... come on

Commercial jerky before I have to figure out a poll.

FOUL!! The OP clearly stated no Slim Jim. :D

hehehehehe................ never did care much for caveats.

I thought I would find some good suggestions here, A few have weighed in...

I usually make my own jerky, but if I want commercially produced I go with Robertson's. www.robertsons-hams.com/ (http://www.robertsons-hams.com/)

I pack Steakhouse Beef Jerky from Walgreens.

I usually make my own jerky, but if I want commercially produced I go with Robertson's. www.robertsons-hams.com/ (http://www.robertsons-hams.com/)


nice site!

i like oberto (I think that is how you spell it) original flavor, or Jack links peppered jerky. the jack links peppered beef stick is pretty good too.

Giant has a new "Soft & Tender" Beef Jerky (foodholder USA)
beef water sugar salt garlic msg black pepper apple cider vinegar and preservative

Great chewy flavor and nice peices of beef
sodiu, 27 percent

Price is awesome