LDP Camping Foods.com Out of TN. I ordered all my Richmoor foods at a discounted price for this yrs. hike
I just bought a bunch of Wise meals for my 2013 thru hike. They are really good!!! The Crunchy Granola is Killer!!!!Originally Posted by Rocket Jones
I like to mix it up when on the trail. I'll take one MRE for emergencies. Then, I'll take some Mountain House, Natural High, Inertia/Coleman, Wise Foods, Backpackers Pantry, RichMor. I know that some people on this site like to cook their own stuff. However, after a tough day of hiking, it's nice to just boil some water, let it soak in for about 5 minutes and eat. No dishes. No cleanup. And not a lot of weight.
And I almost forgot. I have tried Hawk Vittles. Very good and some good sized portions.
All these dehydrated and freeze dried meals have become very expensive.I wonder if it's not supply and demand driving it.There seems to be many web sites that have poped up over the years that are geared to Survival,end of days,or economic break down.Is this simply charge what the market will bear,or is this just inflation driving this?Are we entering into a time when it is common to have 200 gal. of water in the home and 600 MRE's,a bug out bag and ammo at the ready.......cause I didn't get the memo,and am deffinently not ready!What gives here?
Another vote for Hawks Vittles. When I go on my AT section hikes and on some of my "primitive" hiking/camping
trips to NC state parks, I will almost always have Hawks for supper. Everything else is just common stuff found at
most stores, Ramin, Tuna, instant mashed potatoes, Oatmeal etc.
Paranoia is VERY expensiveAll these dehydrated and freeze dried meals have become very expensive.I wonder if it's not supply and demand driving it.There seems to be many web sites that have poped up over the years that are geared to Survival,end of days,or economic break down.Is this simply charge what the market will bear,or is this just inflation driving this?Are we entering into a time when it is common to have 200 gal. of water in the home and 600 MRE's,a bug out bag and ammo at the ready.......cause I didn't get the memo,and am deffinently not ready!What gives here?
It's the growing threat of zombie attack. Don't forget your Zombie Survival Guide or Bear Grylls's Machete.All these dehydrated and freeze dried meals have become very expensive.I wonder if it's not supply and demand driving it.There seems to be many web sites that have poped up over the years that are geared to Survival,end of days,or economic break down.Is this simply charge what the market will bear,or is this just inflation driving this?Are we entering into a time when it is common to have 200 gal. of water in the home and 600 MRE's,a bug out bag and ammo at the ready.......cause I didn't get the memo,and am deffinently not ready!What gives here?
--louis
@louisb....lmao!! Zombies rule
A friend of mine likes beprepared.com. I haven't tried them yet but the web site has some stuff that looks good. I plan on trying the mixed vegetables (peppers, potatoes, carrots, etc.).
With the Hawk Vittles meals, what are some tips for the best way to prepare? The instructions on the bag say to simply add boiling water to a certain level over the food, however I don't trust the bag and re-package into a freezer bag. Any best practices?
I use mostly Lipton Sides with added dehydrated veggies and beef or a small can of chicken. The Mountain House Chili Mac is pretty damn good tho. Don't bother with the Coleman dinners. I tried a few of these and they were really horrible.
Some people take the straight and narrow. Others the road less traveled. I just cut through the woods.
When I use Hawk Vittles, I just put the contents into the pot and add water to about 1/2 inch above the food.
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I figure you just make one at home with a measuring cup and eye ball where it's at then recall the measurements for when your on the trail, I've also read (thought it was a pretty good idea) is to pre-mark your gear at home ie: pour 1 cup in and score the pot, then do 2 cups and score etc. no measuring cup required on the trail
You can do something similar with your spoon. Pour a half cup of water into your pot. Dip your spoon in handle first and mark the handle. Repeat for 1 cup, 1.5 cups, etc. Then on the trail add the food to the measured water, instead of vice versa.
Great idea! Just think of the stories you can come up with about the notches in your spoon.
Come to think of it that sounds more like the article I read notching the spork I knew it was something along those lines, thanks for the clarafication
I like the Mountain House Dinners, usually just for dinner, I make oatmeal for breakfast, lunch i keep it simple, tortilla w/ chunk chicken & mayo, or p&J wraps, constantly much on gorp in between all 3 meals
Richmoor 4-person entrees. Big calories
can you also divide up the 2-4 serving packets into smaller bags for packing ease.
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