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09-23-2011, 03:27 AM
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#11 | | Member
Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 38
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You're all right about how salty this stuff can be. Although, I have found Backpacker's Pantry tends to pack less sodium. There breakfast meals are especially light in salt and taste pretty good. Of course, it doesn't take much to pack oatmeal and add hot water. The Wise dehydrated food also reads like it is made up of very little ingredients. In my experience, the less ingredients, the less sodium and preservatives. Still, I'll keep you posted once I try it. Hell, if I don't like it, I'll store it in my bunker for when the zombies take over.
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09-23-2011, 05:43 AM
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#12 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mt Rogers Virginia Posts: 1,159
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Originally Posted by ponderosa  I have heard that Packit Gourmet is a lot tastier than the other brands, but I haven't tried it. I like that they have individual vegetables available, that could be added to homemade trail foods. Packit Gourmet | This brand is good, especially the deserts...
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09-23-2011, 05:45 AM
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#13 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mt Rogers Virginia Posts: 1,159
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Originally Posted by ponderosa I love Sarbar's freezer bag stuff for x-country ski lunches. I was so excited so discover such an easy, tasty way to have hot lunch in the winter. Dicentra's website also has some great ideas. | I use many of her concoctions. Easy to set up and make on the trail.
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09-23-2011, 02:39 PM
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#15 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Richton Park, Illinios Posts: 1,962
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DylanT;42269]Call me crazy but I prefer military style MREs!
You're not crazy, I like them a lot. And if any one is willing to put up with the extra weight, no big deal.
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09-23-2011, 02:49 PM
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#16 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,232
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In the water short areas, I still carry an MRE entree or two. Save the water for drinking. When carrying enough water for a dry camp and the next day, the weight difference is sixes and the mre gives a variety to the meals. I don't mind most of the newer menu's.
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09-23-2011, 10:14 PM
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#17 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 115
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Originally Posted by ponderosa I have heard that Packit Gourmet is a lot tastier than the other brands, but I haven't tried it. I like that they have individual vegetables available, that could be added to homemade trail foods. Packit Gourmet | I'm a big fan of Packit Gourmet - I have not tried anything from them that I didn't like! The downside is that they can be kind of pricey - up to $7 for a single meal and then you pay shipping as well. I tend to place 1 or 2 big orders with them a year (maybe for free shipping, can't remember) Also, they recommend an expiration of 1 year from date of manufacturer, unlike some of the Mt House stuff which is good for a freakishly long time.
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09-27-2011, 06:39 AM
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#18 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Richton Park, Illinios Posts: 1,962
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Just for hiking around, I'll normally have some Top Ramen noodles, tea or coffee packets and some kind of crackers.
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09-28-2011, 05:40 PM
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#19 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 307
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I usually just bring water, granola bars, a few instant noodles, some coffee and lots of water.
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09-28-2011, 06:42 PM
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#20 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 197
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Book looks good, Newanderthal. I may have to try it. I usually carry peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, and instant oatmeal. Of course I have to bring coffee or I couldn't get up in the mornings. 
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