threshold wrote:Hi guys,
Would like to know anyones recommendations for thru hiking food. I am looking into doing the Bibbulum track and will need to get my parents to send me ressuply boxes.
When I mean recommendations I am aware of the backcountry cuisine meals, but I am sure for 2 months of them would nearly would nearly cost as much as my morgage, making this unfeesable. High calorie food for a 2 month walk thanks.
So any suggestions along the lines of 2 minutes noodle, deb etc etc.i am a carnivore more than a veggie eater too if this helps haha
You can buy beef mince in a single bag - split into bags for five dinners with added carbs (Deb, quick-cook rice or pasta, 2 minute noodles etc) and veggies this is a pretty economical option. I'm not one for real cooking out on trail, but having two components that are bagged and get rehydrated separately then served together is nicer than a nosebag of nondescript mush imo.
Means you also get to choose your own flavourings. My favourites have been Mexican (with tortillas or flatbread, taco spice mix, some corn chips and cheese if early in the walk) and satay (rice, the flavour packet from one of those 2 minute noodle packets with chilli sauce, oil etc) and a generous squeeze of peanut butter.
Of course the more you dehydrate yourself the cheaper it will be. And whether re-packing commercial meals or DIY-ing you do need to make sure everything is well sealed with as much air removed as possible to keep it from spoiling.
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