I'm experimenting with leaving the stove, stand, pots, fuel, and bottles at home to save weight. Of course this would mean no more lipton noodles, spanish rice, or fresh yummy pancakes. In it's stead, I would save about 2 pounds, and eat "room-temperature" meals. Of course this applys only to APR -> OCT hikes, as I like warm food when I camp in the winter.
What I'll miss most are my warm breakfasts, as I love my cream-of-wheat and hot cocoa in the morning.
What are some no-cook recipes you guys enjoy? How about favorite trail-foods in general?
My #1 craved trail food is salty crackers. From Golfish to Wheat-Thins. Cheez-itz to Chex-Mix. Chocolate Granola Bars are another favorite. Dried apricots & cranberries are also some of my other favs.
I'm also experimenting with sugar-substitute drinks instead of kool-aid/gatorade/tang such as crystal light. They weigh less than 1/2 the weight of sugar drinks, and save me about 1/2 pound over a period of 5 days.
Anyways, just looking for some suggestions to round out my experimental trail-cuisine.