Cheapest meal plans for long distance hiking or short...
Sure big tub of oatmeal, peanut butter, Ramens, instant potatoes...
Seen people on here scoffing at the big jars of PB,,, but that's how I always rolled. With a loaf of bread and bag of bagels tied to the pack if no flat bread. I don't loose near as much weight as many, and chowing down hardy... It goes with everything.
Any tips for foods like rice/grains besides precooking and dehydrating … keeping fuel savings and time in mind. Haven't messed with cold soaking rice before, am going to do some testing on it and maybe grinding it and dried beans up to a powder.
Your recommended seasonings for this type of fare.
May attempt a CKT of the AT or CDT
I may take it to the extreme with leaving most of my current gear behind and start over fresh with almost no gear intended for backpacking, except for a bag or quilt. This includes clothing.