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Lots of dried foods like ramen, beans, mashed potatoes, etc will hydrate without hot water. It takes more time, but works well. These no-cook setups are used by

• qbrass 9y ago
  If you're looking to try that. Be careful with beans, either get them pre-cooked or make sure they're a type that's safe to eat without boiling. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean#Toxins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean#Toxins
• dstroot 9y ago
  I actually hiked with a person who "cooked" or rehydrated meals by putting the ingredients in a sealed plastic bag and then putting that in his underwear. Seriously.
  • mowenz 9y ago
    Perhaps a clever, yet obviously comedic, idea. But which foods will cook at a warm temperature that wont at a cold?
    • pvg 9y ago
      There is no cooking involved in those cases, just rehydration. It just happens faster at higher temperatures. And it's less unpleasant than eating ice-cold.
      • mowenz 9y ago
        Yes, I should have used prepare in place of cook, as cooking requires heat.
  • ArnoVanLumig 9y ago
    Ah, the infamous crotch pot slow cooker.
  • peterwwillis 9y ago
    Wouldn't bacterial growth be a concern in a wet, warm environment for an extended period? Even if the food was bacteria-free, the container can pick things up from the environment. Even if it's low-risk, on a long thru hike I wouldn't want any risk of stomach issues.
    • wapz 9y ago
      I believe all the food is sealed air-tight.