Are rice cakes good for the AT?

**Moondancer** · 09-05-2006, 20:13

I have not heard anyone mention things like rice cakes as a possible food to pack on the AT. Are they worth packing?

**max patch** · 09-05-2006, 20:16

No. Too bulky and too low in calories.

Having said that I'm positive someone will come in behind me and post that they are the greatest thing in the world to take on a hike.

**neo** · 09-05-2006, 20:18

Originally Posted by max patch

No. Too bulky and too low in calories.

Having said that I'm positive someone will come in behind me and post that they are the greatest thing in the world to take on a hike.

that is my thoughts also,to bulky and to low in calories

neo

**Moondancer** · 09-05-2006, 20:23

Thank You for your response.

**Skidsteer** · 09-05-2006, 20:24

Besides, they taste awful.

**Frolicking Dinosaurs** · 09-05-2006, 20:29

Moondance, try to find nutritionally dense foods are that fairly light and don't need extensive preparation. If you are looking for snacks to nibble while hiking, try some of the cereal bars now available in the breakfast cereal section at the grocery. Corn chips also pack well and are high in calories.

**sarbar** · 09-05-2006, 20:50

Now, on the other hand, the soy mini cakes are downright good! (They sell them next to the rice ones) Geni Soy is the best I have had. And they are high in protien

(And light to carry). Try the BBQ flavor. Yummers!

**Frolicking Dinosaurs** · 09-05-2006, 20:54

So those soy cakes are edible? I'd been afraid try those.

**Lone Wolf** · 09-05-2006, 20:57

Originally Posted by Moondancer

I have not heard anyone mention things like rice cakes as a possible food to pack on the AT. Are they worth packing?

Hell no! Those things are for anorexic Hollyweird chicks.

**speedy** · 09-05-2006, 21:29

They are the greatest thing in the world to take on a hike!

For instance:
They make great SUL replacements for small cut sleeping pads. Just put one under each hip and shoulder and you're set.
If a bear attacks, just shield yourself with them. No bear is dumb enough to eat those things.

Honestly I don't mind them that bad, but I'd leave them at home while you're on the trail. Unless you're crawling along and pigging out all the way, you're burning way more calories than you can possibly intake. You need all you can get.

speedy

**sarbar** · 09-05-2006, 21:42

Originally Posted by Frolicking Dinosaurs

So those soy cakes are edible? I'd been afraid try those.

Yes! The Geni Soy ones are tasty

They make BBQ, Cheddar, Ranch, blah blah blah. Ok, they are an acquired taste, but I love them

**hikerjohnd** · 09-05-2006, 21:56

Well, you could smear peanut butter on a rice cake and then maybe it would be OK. They are more durable than some breads - how are they calorie wise compared to breads?

**saimyoji** · 09-05-2006, 21:57

New trail sport: Skeet Hiking!!

**Skidsteer** · 09-05-2006, 22:27

Originally Posted by hikerjohnd

Well, you could smear peanut butter on a rice cake and then maybe it would be OK. They are more durable than some breads - how are they calorie wise compared to breads?

Hell, rice cakes are more durable than Dropstoppers. Although I wouldn't wear a rice cake in the rain.

..and I'm thinkin' peanut butter smeared on a rain coat would taste better than the average rice cake.

**peter_pan** · 09-06-2006, 08:14

Originally Posted by Skidsteer

Hell, rice cakes are more durable than Dropstoppers. Although I wouldn't wear a rice cake in the rain.

..and I'm thinkin' peanut butter smeared on a rain coat would taste better than the average rice cake.

The bears think so....tooo.

Pan

**K0OPG** · 09-06-2006, 08:47

they are great but yes they are bulky. Just pack some 4x5 cut pieces of cardboard and smear peanut butter on them. tastes the same and takes up less space!

**MOWGLI** · 09-06-2006, 09:02

Originally Posted by Moondancer

I have not heard anyone mention things like rice cakes as a possible food to pack on the AT. Are they worth packing?

I carry them sometimes. They go great with cheese - as do slices of apple & fig newtons.

**Moondancer** · 09-06-2006, 09:17

Thank you for all of your responses. I am a Newbie and planning to walk the AT. Unfortunately I am one of those persons who CANNOT stand Ramen Noodles and am not very fond of Lipton Noodles and Sauce. I am trying to find food I can survive on while hiking the AT. So far, I am not doing too good as far as food ideas.

**MOWGLI** · 09-06-2006, 09:25

Originally Posted by Moondancer

Thank you for all of your responses. I am a Newbie and planning to walk the AT. Unfortunately I am one of those persons who CANNOT stand Ramen Noodles and am not very fond of Lipton Noodles and Sauce. I am trying to find food I can survive on while hiking the AT. So far, I am not doing too good as far as food ideas.

Moondancer:

Don't worry about being a Newbie or not. When it comes to food, carry what you want to eat and are willing or able to haul in your pack. You couldn't pay me to eat a Ramen (seriously), but I like rice cakes. Go figure. Of course, a nice block of Asiago, Pepper Jack or Smoked Cheddar or Gouda adds some calories and flavor to the cakes.

**Alligator** · 09-06-2006, 09:42

Originally Posted by MOWGLI16

Moondancer:

Don't worry about being a Newbie or not. When it comes to food, carry what you want to eat and are willing or able to haul in your pack. You couldn't pay me to eat a Ramen (seriously), but I like rice cakes. Go figure. Of course, a nice block of Asiago, Pepper Jack or Smoked Cheddar or Gouda adds some calories and flavor to the cakes.

Sounds a bit like stone soup

.

Rice cakes are sort of bulky and low calorie, but really if you aren't out there full time and you like them, bring them.

How about pita bread?

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