favorite trail foods

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paleo25

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I was wondering what everyone likes to eat on the trail...low prep and foods that can be bought at a grocery store...I am looking for new options.....kinda tired of ramen noodles and beef jerky:rolleyes:
 
Some stuff that is real easy are canned meats like Vienna Sausages and tuna. One my Dad introduced me to is a canned beef that is packed in gravy. It is a little taller than an average tuna can. That and some bread or crackers is a nice meal. I was looking and almost wishing SPAM came in smaller 1 serving cans. A slab or 2 of spam goes with anything. A friend always takes canned potatoes on camping trips. add em to some form of meat and it's almost like being home :) The cans can be heavy but I like to pack at least 1 "real" meal when going out for a few days.
 
Walk up and down the isles of a big supermarket. You should find:

cheese (good calorie-to-weight ratio)(How about nachos, melted cheese on chips?)

dry cheese (can sprinkle on hot noodles)
dry noodles (smaller sizes cook very quickly)
nuts (good source of protein)
dried fruit (canberries; apples; apricots; raisins)
eggs (last a least a week with no refrigeration)
packaged meats (tuna; bacon; beef are available in our local stores)
dried tomatoes and onions(flavoring)
potato flakes
instant rice

Canned meat have a good calorie-to-weight ratio.

You can freeze a piece of meat, wrap it in newspaper for insulation, and use on first day out.

I'm sure, more ideas will be posted.
 
I forgot to mention I now carry tuna in the foil packs, do they have the chicken in the same packaging?
 
Spam comes in a small round can in the form of Spam spred. It's also available in a smaller version of the original here in our stores. The spreds not too bad on crackers/bread. I like to carry a variety of foods so I don't burn out on any one thing. I will carry many of the ones listed above. Turkey Jerkey usually goes with me. I also might carry a couple of MRE entrees, Parched corn meal/flour and always have some raw honey (best natural food we can carry), pepper & salt packets, dried onion and garlic, cayenne, tea/coffee and instant oatmeal.
 
Don't forget trail mix you can make yourself: equal parts m&m's, peanuts and raisins---> easy to stick into zip lock bags and eat on the go.

Long ago my friend and I ate these on an extended rock climbing trip. The mix provides a lot of energy.
 
Yep, I forgot about my day trip grub. Trail mix is a good food to carry. The wife works part time in a all natural foods store and brings home the all natural, free ranging, don't fence me in, mix.:D Pretty good when I add some sweet, whadaya mean your a health nut, stuff to it.:rolleyes: :D
 
This site changed my outdoor eating dramatically.

Written by a nutritionist with hiking as a hobby, it was very educational. Some decent recipes there too.

Phil
 
Day Trip Trail Food (Also taken to baseball games):
I never get tired of good beef/turkey/fish jerky. No M&Ms in my mix--just raisins and nuts--since on warm days the chocolate makes a mess (those candy shells break open quite easily). I hate to use up drinking water to wash sticky hands. Candy, lots of candy, granola bars, twinkies, brownies and such. Yes, twinkies! Hey, if you want nutrition--eat carrots!
 
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