Comments on: Backpacking Recipe Formula

By: Catherine Mongeon

Catherine Mongeon — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:37:36 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Do you re-hydrate these separately (per instructions for 10 mins and then squeezing out water)? or could I just add them to my couscous with a little extra water and let it all cook together?

By: Mai-yan

Mai-yan — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:22:04 +0000

In reply to Kris. Hi Kris! Those chairs are made up of folded up air mattresses using a lightweight fabric contraption. These ones in particular are made by Thermarest. Not sure if they are still being made, but most important thing to check is if your air mattress if compatible with the chair design... Good luck!

By: Kris

Kris — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 02:40:29 +0000

Love the recipe ideas! Where’d you get those awesome camp chairs? They look super comfy!

By: Jasper

Jasper — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:20:35 +0000

In reply to Mary. Pack the dry. Boil the water separately at the campsite and add the dry.

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 19:35:19 +0000

When you say put everything into a zip lock bag, do you mean the 11/2 cups of water as well? Do we walk around with a baggy of soggy stuff? I really want to try this

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 15:32:20 +0000

In reply to Emmanuel M.

Great Emmanuel! Let us know if you have any comments, adaptations, or new ideas for us to test. Thanks!

By: Emmanuel M

Emmanuel M — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 18:28:45 +0000

hey great post…!
would definitely try out some of your recipes on my next backpacking trip.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 16:47:00 +0000

In reply to Lex.

These tuna pouches are definitely great, Lex. Thanks for the reminder! They do have salmon, and also chicken. We're working on doing a post of things you can find in the regular grocery store for backpacking. These will go on the list, thanks!

By: Lex

Lex — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:10:28 +0000

For protein, tuna pouches are great. Lightweight, single serving, and I get them for a dollar each at big lots. I think they have salmon pouches most of the time too.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:36:01 +0000

A great lightweight source of vegan protein is Soy Curls. They are made by Butler Foods in Oregon. They are organic, non-GMA, whole soy beans. Thats it. One ingredient. Dan Butler makes them through a process of cooking, then quick drying, in shapes that resemble chicken strips. They are simple to rehydrate using just a little warm water. I use a vegetarian chicken soup powder to season them, but they will pick up what ever flavor you want: cumin, fajita, etc. Sometimes just salt and pepper is good. We add them to quinoa dishes, Pad Thai,, noodles, and chili on the trail. YUM!