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Other things you can use this on than pasta? Are there recipes for this kind of low-effort camping meals somewhere online?

macNchz 4y ago
There are many things you can do this way, the terminology “cold soak” used in the parent comment is a good starting point, there are lots of resources online with ideas and techniques for cold soak backpacking meals: https://sectionhiker.com/cold-soak-no-cook-backpacking-meals-101-2/ https://sectionhiker.com/cold-soak-no-cook-backpacking-meals... I am an avid backpacker and have heard a lot of folks talking positively about this, but haven’t given it a try myself just yet.
sulam 4y ago
I typically take a mix of things, cold soaking is only one element. Couscous, instant oatmeal, ramen — stuff with flavor packets in general work well. I’ve also done bulk buy and added my own spices for a change - it just depends on how much prep time I have for the trip. I also eat salami, cheese, and a home-made trail mix with a lot of dried fruit and good amount of nuts and chocolate chips. A few bars for emergencies, backup water purification system plus a Sawyer Squeeze as my primary filter, and I’m good to go. The Talenti jars work great for me, and my kids enjoy having to “make” me a clean one every now and then. I’ve backpacked with people who bring a lot of fresh food — avocados, eggs, bread even, plus the normal dehydrated food plus stove and fuel. I obviously swing all the way to the other extreme, eating like I do at home is not the point for me. Long days with lots of mileage and elevation gain make almost anything taste good, so why not save a few pounds, simplify your trip, and save a fair amount of money in the process. In general my backpacking systems are all moving in this direction as I get older and get more trips under my belt — with the one exception of a Garmin InReach, which has saved my ass a couple times now (with weather reports, not rescues needed).

macNchz 4y ago

There are many things you can do this way, the terminology “cold soak” used in the parent comment is a good starting point, there are lots of resources online with ideas and techniques for cold soak backpacking meals: https://sectionhiker.com/cold-soak-no-cook-backpacking-meals-101-2/ https://sectionhiker.com/cold-soak-no-cook-backpacking-meals... I am an avid backpacker and have heard a lot of folks talking positively about this, but haven’t given it a try myself just yet.

sulam 4y ago

I typically take a mix of things, cold soaking is only one element. Couscous, instant oatmeal, ramen — stuff with flavor packets in general work well. I’ve also done bulk buy and added my own spices for a change - it just depends on how much prep time I have for the trip. I also eat salami, cheese, and a home-made trail mix with a lot of dried fruit and good amount of nuts and chocolate chips. A few bars for emergencies, backup water purification system plus a Sawyer Squeeze as my primary filter, and I’m good to go. The Talenti jars work great for me, and my kids enjoy having to “make” me a clean one every now and then. I’ve backpacked with people who bring a lot of fresh food — avocados, eggs, bread even, plus the normal dehydrated food plus stove and fuel. I obviously swing all the way to the other extreme, eating like I do at home is not the point for me. Long days with lots of mileage and elevation gain make almost anything taste good, so why not save a few pounds, simplify your trip, and save a fair amount of money in the process. In general my backpacking systems are all moving in this direction as I get older and get more trips under my belt — with the one exception of a Garmin InReach, which has saved my ass a couple times now (with weather reports, not rescues needed).