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 w

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.