Food

Carried Food

How much food you carry depends on how long you might need to "eat out".

Always carry slightly more than you expect to need just in case.

Carried food should be room temperature safe and require little or no prep to eat, unlike stored food which may require refridgeration and kitchen facilities. 

Utensils

Brunton Folding Titanium Spork $15

"For the unelightened, let's just say that Brunton has crafted the perfect outdoor eating utensil, a thing of geometric and practical beauty." —Backpacker Magazine 2006 Editors' Choice Award Titanium strength with foldable convenience, the MY-Ti Folding Spork fits almost anywhere. It’s the perfect companion when you need it most. Size: 6.5" x 1.5" x 0.8" Weight: 0.6 oz, Materials: Titanium & stainless steel handle

Food Pouches

Food pouches are the most satisfying food to eat in the field when you have a moment to stop and eat something substantial.

Tasty Bite Pouches $2

"Nonperishable food that tastes better than MREs - the Indian meals from "Tasty Bite" are a big, big part of my household's planning. They're good enough to replace most order-in meals. Also, you can order caseloads of them online." Taste: Indian and thai food is delicious. Favorite Flavors: Madras Lentils, Bombay Potatoes, Curry Vegetables, Chana Masala Carrying: Remove boxes, carry just the pouches. Cleanup: Pouch rolls up into a 6" x 1" (15 cm x 2.5 cm) strip. Availability: Easier to find than MREs because you can get them in supermarkets like Trader Joes. [1] Where to Buy BackpackGearTest.org Review Discussion of Tasty Bites and other brands Nutrition: 300 calories, 12g protein. Nutrition Data Minuses: Messy: Eating a cold Tasty Bite in the field can result in spilled food landing on your clothes, so mindfulness is essential. Tests: ACTSPEC Tasty Bite Testing Bulk: 6 Pack Case: $12 x 6 = $2 each Special Diets: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher & Gluten Free Options

MRE Entree Pouches $3

Pouch sealed meals are a breakthrough in carried food. Three special layers allow the food to be sealed and then cooked inside and never exposed to the air again. Thus, the food is sterilized in the pouch and then blocked from future contamination.

• Shelf Life: 5-10 years, retains its natural moisture and juice. Heat reduces shelf life chart
• Taste: Moist & delicious unlike dried food. Moisture, gravy and sauces are retained in their natural form.
• Eat or Heat: Edible at room temperature or heated in 5 minutes boiled water or hot pack
• Detailed explanation of pouch advantages
• MRE Full meals come with a number of extras that are a waste of space and money. Better to just get the entrees in bulk.
• $3 Alternative Vegeterian MRE Pouches
• Free Shipping on MRE Entrees

MRE Heater Pouches $1

MRE Heaters are chemically activated by water. Place entree pouch in a heater bag, add water and in 10-15 minutes you have a hot meal. Sure food pouches are edible cold, but hot meals are good for morale.

Video: Patrolling With Sean Kennedy Season 1 Episode 11: MRE Heater Pouch Demo

Food Bars

Food bars are the most convenient snack food to eat while on the move.

Clif Bars $1.50

Favorite Flavors: Peanut Butter, toffee buzz, Almond Fudge picked by reviewer Availability: Everywhere! Taste: Delicious as a snack, but eating dry food as meals gets monotonous Nutrition: 250 calories, 10g protein, No trans fats, "baked whole grains and fruit/chocolate with a unique blend of simple and complex carbohydrates that provide a quick energy boost as well as a steady supply of fuel. CLIF Bars are 100% natural with no wheat or dairy products that may cause allergic reactions in some people. Each bar contains soy protein (non-GMO) for heart health and 23 vitamins & minerals for enhanced performance." Ethics: Independent company, non-GMO Non-Melting: Doesn't melt in heat like most chocolaty bars. Reviews: BodyBuildingForYou.com Revies

Coast Guard Rations

Coast Guard Rations are the most compact form of food you can carry. They are dry and crumbly nutrient cakes that taste somewhat lemony. Not fun to eat, but compact and nourishing in an emergency.

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Running Out Of Food

Running out of food in the wilderness isn't the end of the world if you can make use of Foraging, Fishing or Hunting skills.

Dried Food Pouches

Dried meals are lighter weight than moist food pouches.

HDRs & LRPs

Alphabet soup of combat rations

Mountain House Dried Meals

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