Light Protein Sources

[CAman]

Does anyone know any light protein sources to carry in the field (other than Egg Beaters which are disgusting or jerky)? Thanks in advance.

 

[Big-Target]

Cats!!! Another other white meat!!!

But seriously, luncheon meat, such as Spam, which has a shelf like of about 2 seconds short of eternity. And it's pretty tasty too.

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[CAman]

Thanks, i'm sure it would last for a long time in a bomb shelter (I heard that's what it was made for) but I meant something light weight, so the less packaging the better (no cans).

 

[takao]

In Hawaii we have dried fish and squid which is pretty good, light packaged in plastic bags.

 

[Stryver]

Dried meat will likely give the best weight-flavor combo. Other alternatives are dried tofu, dried beans and muscle-gain protein powders. Unless you are the kind of guy who cuts the handles off toothbrushes and rips paperbacks into sections to distribute through your party, I'd go with the dried meat (Tofu if you have personal problems with meat).


Stryver

 

[thebladerunr]

Remember (depending how long your trip is) the more dehydrated stuff you carry the more water your body will need to re-hydrate.Also if you re-hydrate the food itself.I rarely go out longer than five days,so, a 90 lb pack doesn't bother me all that much.

 

[rep]

Try dried beans. The powdered ones cook pretty fast. Another option is to carry protein powder (you can get it at Wal mart these days) and add it to your other food.

 

[MisterE]

I always carry a couple of "Pure Protien" bars, which are similar to "Power Bars," but have fewer carbs and more protien. I get them at GNC.

 

[JHall]

bladrunnr -

A 90 lb pack? Geeeeez!!!! I only take about 60 lb worth of stuff when I go "car camping" - closer to 40 or 45 for "luxury" backpacking. What on earth do you carry? IMHO with too much weight I tend to focus on moving down the trail, rather than just enjoying being out there. Just my .02.

 

[GLP-1]

I agree!!! I agree!!!

Modern backpackers often go to extremes worrying about weight ( sawed off tooth brushes, etc.), and still have huge loads. This is cuz they take too much crap.

On an extended bear hunt in Prince William Sound, Alaska, I recieved what i take as a huge compliment. The bush pilot said as he dropped us off- "I have had guys on two day fish trips take more stuff".

We carried real food, too. Onions, 'taters, and flour, supplimented by blueberries, salmon, and bear meat. What we didn't take was a lot of manufactured stuff. No stove, tent (used a tarp leanto), chain saw, or huge tackle box. We did fine, and had a ball. Saw some amazing rain, too.