jumpy 0 #1 October 24, 2003 Well from what i've read on here I assume alot of you go hiking and stuff like that?... So I was wondering if anyone had any tips for food to take on a 5 day hike? I've done this kinda stuff before its just that i mostly lived on instant noodles which ain't the most interesting or tasty food in the world... Any tips would be apreciated :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelflying 0 #2 October 24, 2003 Condensed milk works for the army.www.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pa2themd 0 #3 October 24, 2003 We always take some meat and cook it the first night, you can get alot of that dehydrated stuff from hiking shops also, if u add enough spices its tasty! Tin food is also nice but heavy, so it all depends on how much u wanna carry vs how much u miss good food!! I normmally take peanuts and raisins good for energy and some sucking sweets. I hope that helps "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pa2themd 0 #4 October 24, 2003 QuoteCondensed milk works for the army. how whud you know??? "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 October 24, 2003 Backpacker.com has a forum all about backcountry cooking. There are also a few good books out on the subject. Both go way beyond ramen and instant oatmeal. A five day trip? I'm jealous... I've yet to do even an overnight, and it doesn't look like there's much good hiking in FL (other than day hikes). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScubaSteve 0 #6 October 24, 2003 MREs Available at: http://www.rangerjoes.com/catalog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #7 October 24, 2003 I bought a food dehydrater before my last trip... worked great. What I found was the best meal we had, (and we had it 3 times...) was just regular spaghetti sauce, dehydrated, and spaghetti. The sauce gets really light, and small, and the pasta is already. Really good for you, and tasty too. We also made a shitload of beef jerky, and fruit leather and stuff with it. Worth the investment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #8 October 24, 2003 the dehydrated food is always a good way to go. gorp is always good for a snack, too. i hope you have fun, i'm jealous i can't go. "Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 October 24, 2003 QuoteI've yet to do even an overnight, and it doesn't look like there's much good hiking in FL (other than day hikes). I went down a hill once out in Lake County. That oughta get your heartbeat up to at least 102. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somethinelse 0 #11 October 24, 2003 Good outfitter Stores have a pretty good supply of dehydrated foods and one-dish meals. Some of it is pretty tasty too. Yeah, gorp/trial mix for the sweet tooth. Oatmeal if you like that. Personally I gotta have coffee...BUT I haven't figured out how to best to make good camp coffee yet! DO you worry about bears where you're going? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
park1231 0 #12 October 24, 2003 GORP = Good Ol' Raisin and Peanuts enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,049 #13 October 24, 2003 >So I was wondering if anyone had any tips for food to take on a 5 day hike? Low tech: Granola bars Apples (dried apples, even better) Pita bread Peanut butter Gatorade mix Raisins (better yet, raisins, nuts and M+M's) String cheese High tech: Power bars Those dried food dinners from REI If you are going to have to carry water in, go with regular food (like regular apples.) You'll need the water in it anyway. If you are going to pick up water along the way, go with the dried stuff. Bring a filter if you're going to drink from streams. Crypto is no fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #14 October 25, 2003 What pretty much everyone else said, but instead of peanuts I prefer soy nuts due to the protein, so you don't get so run down without meat. Plus they taste like sunflower seeds only bigger. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
billvon 3,049 #13 October 24, 2003 >So I was wondering if anyone had any tips for food to take on a 5 day hike? Low tech: Granola bars Apples (dried apples, even better) Pita bread Peanut butter Gatorade mix Raisins (better yet, raisins, nuts and M+M's) String cheese High tech: Power bars Those dried food dinners from REI If you are going to have to carry water in, go with regular food (like regular apples.) You'll need the water in it anyway. If you are going to pick up water along the way, go with the dried stuff. Bring a filter if you're going to drink from streams. Crypto is no fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #14 October 25, 2003 What pretty much everyone else said, but instead of peanuts I prefer soy nuts due to the protein, so you don't get so run down without meat. Plus they taste like sunflower seeds only bigger. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
