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Posted by second gear on April 15, 2008 at 1:59:53 am EDT
In reply to Ultralight backpacking...good foods to take? posted by gsdavis on April 13, 2008 at 10:05:07 pm EDT

I like to keep my food light, but tasty! I dehy my own refried beans, take little packets of salsa, and put the pre-packed cheese into it--great supper with mission carb delight burrito wraps(they are my fav because the high fiber slows down the glycemic slam) I also will take pre-cooked bacon for just-add-water potato soup. I splurge with the some of the soft-bite meats and cheese for soft burrito shell lunches with mayo packets.

You see from above nuts are a great calorie/protein to weight ratio. try slicing some almonds to throw in your oatmeal. Makes the meal stick longer.

I also like the just add water instant pototoes with dehy hamburger and cheese--wah-lah! You have potato cassarole in your cup at camp! Use higher fat meat. Just remember to throw your hamburger in your nalgene at lunch so you don't have to waste lots of fuel cooking. The bacon is also really good in the four cheese instant potatoes.

Package tuna and mayo packs with cheese--decent fat and good protein.

My meals usually come in at a pound a day or less. I also have taken groups of teen girls out for several day trips, and have had them raving about tasty trail food. Yes, picky girls! Even had one delighted at a peanut butter, bacon, and mayo burrito for dinner. I didn't say that I always agreed with their, um, palate... :)

Remember ketchup, mayo, salsa, and cream cheese packets. Makes a nice variety, especially for longer trips.

Best lunch EVER on the trail though was a peanut butter and almond butter and honey wrap stuffed with fresh huckleberries and wild blueberries. Oh, my. I would have paid a fortune for that lunch!

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