i do have a dehydrator . I use it for Jerky . I used to bring hard salami when hiking the Appalachian trail but quit after I had a black bear encounter over it . He won , lol . They do have some bougie mres these days . Ive only bought the military style and need to try some other stuff . Youre the 2nd person to tell ma that . I generally dont wait to be told something three times . Im gonna check them out .. thank you , sirThelonious monkfish wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:58 pmRuff, you have a dehydrator? Make some home cooked meals and keep the dried stuff in mylar bags like mre's, note on the bag how much water to add. Smaller pieces dehydrate/rehydrate better. Noodle dishes work great, oatmeal, dried bananas, etc. I've gone for days on end eating actual meals, which are phenomenal after 18+ miles of hiking with a loaded bag. I make use of anything around too. All berries that look good, mushrooms I know, various leaves, pine needles, birch bark,... Also there are some really good mre's on the market now, Backpackers Pantry has some nice options.Ruffinogold wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:26 pmYes , those are must items ... and oil . Squirrel, which is plentiful in many places , really needs onion , garlic salt, flour or bread crumbs, salt and pepperBruyere_Royale wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:35 am If I had a bug out bag I definitely would include salt and pepper packets and maybe some garlic powder.
I've been lazy and have been bringing mres mostly . I'm talking out In the woods. Regular camping , I got all kinds of stoves and stuff. And pretty much cook anything I can cook at home
In the good ole days [ late 70's early 80's ] we didnt bring much out with us because there was most always plenty to score during the hike , just in case there wasnt a score . Back then , I always brought a can of hot dogs . I wrote a thread about those dogs and how they arent made anymore .. but my wife found a brand from Holland that is sold online and I bought a case . They arent as large or as good as the ones I got here years ago but theyre ok .
