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The LDS (Mormon Church) sells very inexpensive canned bulk foods, including dried pinto beans and sometimes dried refried beans. Their Apple Slices look ideal for backpacking. They can be mail ordered or picked up in person (which is cheaper).
https://store.lds.org/ProductDisplay...&storeId=10151
So, here's the report on the 4lb. jug of pre cooked, whole, dehydrated pinto beans that I got from Harmony House.
They are perfect for my needs. They do take 15 or 20 minutes to rehydrate completely using boiling water. I haven't tried cold soaking them but I'd imagine it'd take closer to a hour doing that. Maybe not, if they were jostling around in a backpack while soaking.
I'll order them again from Harmony House when these are gone.