I like the heathers choice meals, and their pacaroons. I always have a few lara bars with me too. I like how you dehydrated your own food, thats always a good choice
@@mehchocolate1257 Sometimes I still do, if it's REALLY quiet out and I can hear anything like a twig breaking. My thoughts wonder. For the most part, I'm so exhausted by the time I get to camp and I have no problem falling right to sleep.
Wow! Finally, a channel packed with practical, realistic, affordable, implementable (is that a word?), down-to-earth, advice. Just getting back to backpacking (at 75) after a 30-year break and leaving in two days for a solo 10 day trip through Tiger Leaping Gorge and Hada Snow Mountain in Yunnan China. You have satisfied all the concerns I had about cooking on the trail since I live in an area where no one even knows what a dehydrated camping meal is much less be able to buy one. Your videos have been my go-to source for all things "cooking and eating" for my trip. Thanks for all the hard work.
Yay!! Welcome back to backpacking. Have a great trip and glad my little channel helped with sorting out the cooking and eating on trail for your trip. That’s awesome!!
@@TheHungryHiker I totally agree with Red Proton! Eating good, tasty, meals, is part of enjoying the experience. No skimping there. Well done on the video!
I'll tell you something is cheap and tasty, roman noddle with beef jerky! you can add as much jerky as you like Plus the beef jerky get soft in hot water and puts out a great taste of the flavor of the jerky. try it some time you will love it....
Thank you! Once your body adapts to the bigger mileage days, 20 mile days are completely doable. Thru-hikers have to work up to 20+ mile days otherwise they might not complete the trail in time. I was a bit out of practice this summer so those 20 mile days definitely felt longer than they used to. Hahahahaha!!
My favorite long term hiking food is one I have never heard anyone talking about. I buy # 10 cans of freeze dried beef which I then individualize into mylar bags. I mix it with freeze dried rice and beans. Super filling supper. Will also mix with ramen, etc. And I always carry a couple packs of taco seasoning to spice things up. I am also one of the rare ones who brings powdered eggs in mylar. How nice to start the day with scrambled eggs and bacon bits?
In about 2 years when I'm able to be on my own in life, I want to try backpacking because it looks enjoyable and challenging. I found this video very helpful in clearing up what foods should be brought since I tend to get confused with reading articles about this kind of stuff; they can sometimes be fairly vague as well which doesn't help. Either way... Just wanted to say it was helpful on clearing up this part of backpacking for me. I want to try some extended camping first before I try this kind of stuff but I just wanted to see kind of what I would need to prepare for.
Backpacking is awesome! I highly recommend it. Also, food just tastes better when you're out on trail so you'll have that to look forward to. Good luck!
To the hungry hiker thank you for getting back to me so quick yeah that thing is pretty neat I'll have to think of something like that you know try and find the materials but thank you very much you have a blessed day my friend
Not even a real hiker and I got this video suggested to me on TH-cam and I’m so glad it was! I love your energy and following your adventures :) I’m definitely a foodie though so this was perfect 😉
Ahhh food, as ah fat guy, I love it! lol.. I dig your stove cozy, the PCT decal makes it VERY trail cosmopolitan.. You gotta love some "Trail Magic" too!! Nicely done...
Food seems to be near the top of the list for rewards after a long trail day. Cashews can do no wrong. Dogs keep their opinions to themselves, so we have to try and read their minds. Thanks for a great video.
You are 100% correct! Food is a huge motivator when ut on trail. I feel like I'm always looking forward to my next meal out there. I wish dogs would share their opinions with me. Shoot, I wish dogs would talk to me because I always want to know what they have to say. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I like your idea of insulating your stove to increase efficiency. I've thought of that one too! This could really make a difference in winter trips, but even in summer is significant. As a fellow foodie, I constantly daydream up ways to increase milage AND to be able to do it completely WITHOUT needing to resupply. Have you looked into the bulk sections of health food stores for things like powdered dry pinto beans and corn chowder that need very little more than adding hot water? One of my best go-to's are various dried fruits and nuts, raw/organic/unsulphered of course! Another trick I discovered is to carefully check calorie per serving details, listed on every label. A single Triscuit cracker is 20 calories! That is very high, and it is pretty salty which counts after a few days heavy exertion/sweating on the trail. Add in some peanut butter and a few pieces dried fruit and you have a powerhouse meal with zero cooking needed. At Costco they have two pound bag regular plain ridged potato chips that are very durable, and high calorie/fat. These bags can be tied to the outside of the pack, and each bag is around 4000 calories! These of course go GREAT with the bean/corn chowder powder mixes! Have you ever thought of the trick of taking some heavy grain 'bread-packs'? These are about 17 ounces, are ten to a pack, are made of course grind whole wheat, are VERY resistant to spoilage, are VERY firm/dense, and packed in tough plastic that holds up well under rough handling. Each piece is around 100 calories, and is ideal for a peanut butter and raisin sandwich that WILL fill you up! BTW, a bottle of good multi-vitamin-mineral supplement pills makes ALL the difference if you are serious about extending time/distance on-trail without ANY need to resupply. Anyways, just a few ideas to create dense nutrition meals that taste gourmet, and create a loadout that can greatly increase the number of days on trail, with no reduction in either food intake or performance. As a strict vegan I also benefit from the fact that vegan foods last a lot longer without spoilage and attendant risk of food poisoning. Best wishes, and love to hear your take on my ideas!
Lots of great tips! Love repackaging the mountain house into ziplock cos man those things take up sooo much space! Also love your diy coozy thing! So cool
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I save Mountain House meals as a treat meal on trail mainly because they're expensive and AND take up so much space in my pack. Repackaging is definitely the way to go with these as long as you have a good system for rehydrating and cooking. My stove cozy works perfectly! It helps save me a ton of fuel.
So happy to have just found your channel and am new to hiking. Love your videos! I always think about food and what would I eat. This is fantastic. I'm loving watching and taking notes. You are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. ❤
I'm not able to backpack anymore but I really enjoy and seeing how you do it and it helps me do it in my my utility trailer camper I made thanks for the info
Wow this is inspiring! I just started back country hikes a year ago and I’m going on my first solo trip this weekend. Just 12km a day for two days. I’m a bit nervous but it should be a fun experience!
I live on Vancouver Island where on average it endlessly rains from October to May. I don't bring fuel/cooking pot because of the weight and size (I use a 40L bag). Personally I just use a WW2 canteen/pot combo that pair together, I bring a ferro rod and a fire starter from home (Cotton balls, drier lint, etc.) Even if it's raining a lot you can process a little wood then baton a few piece of it in half to get to the dry stuff in the middle, set up a small stick-stage to keep it off the wet ground (maybe set a tarp high above you if it's really raining) and you're laughing. I know it's a lot more work to do this, but you will carry less and become a much better outdoorsman in general by only packing minimal and only bringing tools that are multipurpose in use. Thank you for the fantastic food tips! I plan on hiking the Juan De Fuca trail here on the island this spring, 2024. Will be utilizing some of your methods without a doubt!
I'm going Elk hunting in Colorado in November for 8 days so this video really helped me narrow down my food choices. It's great seeing regular food as well, the rice sides and meats/cheese! I'm moving to Colorado next spring and I'll be out on as many trails as I can be so thanks for the knowledge! Also, what a cutie 😍
Thanks for sharing the 'real' side of thru-hiking! Looks like you squeezed every ounce of weight out possible ... How much did your 8-Day carry food bag weigh? Total pack weight: base + consumables?
As I mentioned in my video, I didn't weight my food bag. I wish I would've because it was so heavy, but I think at the time I was too scared to know how much it actually weighed. Check out the link to my LighterPack account in the video description for a complete breakdown of all my gear and the weight for each item.
You remind me of Hobbits with your second breakfast. Perhaps find time and space to fit in elevenies and afternoon tea. I like your style on food/snack choices. I was expecting some healthy organic bland boring food but was shocked to see most of what’s in my kitchen on display. I am a 40 year old man and I eat the same stuff. Lol. Anyways, great video. Will subscribe :)
Am learning alot on properly what to take on hiking. Love the food part🥳☺️. Great tips on proper equipment to take. Making sure not to exceed to much. Thanks a bunch be safe hiking my friend.
Do you have videos about safety? How do you do this alone? Protection against man and animal? I'm all for hiking and camping alone! It wouldn't stop me but I do fear animals and man.
Currently, I don't have any videos on safety. I think this is a GREAT topic to cover though. Honestly, I'm more scared of people in town than I am when I'm on trail. That's not to say that there aren't bad people on trail, but in my experience, I've never had a bad encounter with a person while on trail. As for wildlife, I've only seen one bear and it was it's butt as it was running away from me because it heard me singing. True story! hahahaha!
Roasted nuts- usually make too batches, one with cinnamon salt, and a bit of maple syrup and coconut oil. The other batch only salt but add in dried fruit. Start eating about 4 hours after waking up. Then some extra electrolytes for sure, random snacks depending on length (shorter 1-2 nights chips, longer hikes crackers&cheese), then always try to finish with a warm meal, usually beans with rice.
I always pick a hard cheese over a soft cheese. Hard cheese seems to last longer on trail. I also keep my food bag buried deep in my pack instead of having it close to the top. That way my food has less of a chance of being exposed sun and heat. In general for the perishables, I tend to eat those first. Be sure to check out my Grocery Store Backpacking Food videos for more trail food ideas on the cheap! Good luck!
Idk if you have considered it but I always pack my dehydrated meals in a ziptop mylar pouch. That way I can just pour my boiling water into the pouch, zip it up, and let it reconstitute. Then when I'm done I just zip the bag shut and toss it into my trash ziplock. It saves me from having to clean out my mug since the only thing that goes in it is water and also save alot of space and weight. Also I will mix IsoPure protein powder which has a crystal-lite consistency with some liquid IV as calorie boosts throughout the day.
I actually bought a bundle of ziptop mylar bags last year that I was going to use for my dehydrated meals. I plan on using them this year on trail. I hear that the Ziplock freezer bags can withstand boiling water and are a great option for those who don't want to deal with a dirty pot. I'm going to try both this season and see which one I like better.
@@TheHungryHiker Nice! My dad put me onto the mylar bags and I just love them. Also allows me to cook so many tasty meals vs having to risk my luck on some of the premade backpacking meals. I haven't tried the freezer bags yet but I have used them for sous vide cooking and they have held up. So I think they would be fine.
Whoa! I’m new to all this, but I had no idea backpacking food could be such “normal” food! How do you figure out what cheese is safe to carry and doesn’t need refrigeration?
Absolutely! Backpacking food can be really whatever you want it to be. I only bring with me food I know I love to eat. Food is a huge motivator for me to hike the big mile days and get to camp. As far as cheese goes, hard cheese will have the longest trail life. which is why I always bring a hard cheese as opposed to a soft cheese when out on trail.
Oh good, although I have NO PROBLEMS embracing my inner Hiker Trash, especially if it means having to get creative with my food utensils while out on trail. Nothing will stop The Hungry Hiker from eating out on trail. Hahahaha!
Wow, this is a fantastic video. Absolutely love it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us, I know it takes absolutely forever to film and edit all of this. Thanks for the hard work!
Thank you! Even though this is one of my older videos (I've improved quite a bit since I made this one a few years back), I'm glad you still enjoyed it and found some value in it.
@@TheHungryHiker yeah.. I’m making a few for different pots this weekend.. i am up in Alaska so these are honestly going to be amazing. The straps will definitely be on mine.
I like to bring a sort of rice-a-roni I make myself. 1 cup brown rice, a bit of butter powder, and a Ramen noodle seasoning packet. Add a packet of shredded chicken and you're good to go. Its a bit more filling than the regular rice and is a little bit cheaper.
what a great comment, snickers I only ate 4 of them... on the trail. Lady I thought you were a badass now I think you are a badass with a sense of humor, keep being you cause you rock
Superb video! Im looking forward on embarking on a similar trip my self and I have been worrying heavily about food but your video gave me some needed advice!
Thanks for the great video! My wife and I are planning to do section H of the PCT (Cascade Locks to White pass next August. It will be our first thru hike. Figuring out what to bring food and stove wise is daunting, and this video will help. Especially cooking for two!
Nice ideas. Thanks. I will have to say with 35 years of backpacking I have never used any sort of electrolyte supplement which just adds weight and cost. If you are eating enough calories you will be replacing your electrolytes through those foods. I also recommend learning the edible plants that will be in the area you are going and use some of those for roughage and nutrientslacking in a lot of backpacking food. Those plants are mining the minerals you can use even if you just make teas. You won't get many calories from them, however.
I’ve been using Peak Refuel for a couple of years. My kids love it. Easy to use, generous portions, and decent price point with a good variety. 10 days worth of meals fit in 4 10litre bags for 3 of us. How much fuel does the stove in this video use per day? Seems like a number of cylinders would be required. I’m curious how that stacks up against a few medium white gas bottles…
Wow, we have a lot in common. I also plan one extra day. I hike shoveled, so, that dictates my meals. My biggest carry was 9 days. From horseshoe meadows to VVR, while hiking PCT in 2019. I didn't want to get off trail or send food to MTR, due to cost and I was expecting to get there after there season closing. Plus when I got there the hiker boxes had been completely cleaned out. But in 15 days of hiking, I did loose 5lbs. So next time I have a better plan. Things I learned along the way. I was trying to minimum days on the trail and to minimize cost with going off trail and zero days. Get video, I always pick up a few ideas from everyone. Thanks token!darn auto correct. I GO STOVELESS
I'm so excited I came across this. I live in Washington and I really enjoy video's likes this. Helps me learn more about hiking in my home state. Plus I have a lot of camping gear that I haven't used yet. And it gives me more courage to go out and do it. 😊
Thank you! I would have a VERY hard time giving up cheese. Cheese and salami is one of my all-time favorite on trail meals and requires zero cooking and no water. Not to mention its delicious.
I'd replace the Maruchan noodles with regular noodles, Stove top Nooo, that some bad stuff in there, anything that's processed got to go. The Video is great like the hikes trails they look beautiful!
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I enjoy the Greenbelly meal bars.
I’ve been wanting to try those!
I like the heathers choice meals, and their pacaroons. I always have a few lara bars with me too. I like how you dehydrated your own food, thats always a good choice
Thank you! I bring out the dehydrated once a year and bulk dehydrate meals for the entire upcoming season. Saves time and money!
Mashed potatoes with spam!
Canned chicken with Mayo and pepper!
You had me at second breakfast.
Second Breakfast, Second Lunch and LOTS and lots of snacks!!
Lord of the rings XD
Omfg I subscribed when she said that and then went to read the first comment😂
@@TheHungryHiker were u scared camping alone
@@mehchocolate1257 Sometimes I still do, if it's REALLY quiet out and I can hear anything like a twig breaking. My thoughts wonder. For the most part, I'm so exhausted by the time I get to camp and I have no problem falling right to sleep.
Wow! Finally, a channel packed with practical, realistic, affordable, implementable (is that a word?), down-to-earth, advice. Just getting back to backpacking (at 75) after a 30-year break and leaving in two days for a solo 10 day trip through Tiger Leaping Gorge and Hada Snow Mountain in Yunnan China. You have satisfied all the concerns I had about cooking on the trail since I live in an area where no one even knows what a dehydrated camping meal is much less be able to buy one. Your videos have been my go-to source for all things "cooking and eating" for my trip. Thanks for all the hard work.
Yay!! Welcome back to backpacking. Have a great trip and glad my little channel helped with sorting out the cooking and eating on trail for your trip. That’s awesome!!
I love trail magic. It's amazing how many nice people there are still in the world!!
I totally agree!
You weren't kidding when you said you ate like a teenage boy. This was awesome.
That’s the thru-hiker’s diet for ya 😀
Me literally never going hiking. Watching every single hiking video.
I love this! Thanks for watching!
I'm so happy to see you're not a minimalist with food! I learned a lot, thanks!
Nope, definitely not ultralight when it comes to food. Glad you enjoyed the video and learned something!
@@TheHungryHiker I totally agree with Red Proton! Eating good, tasty, meals, is part of enjoying the experience. No skimping there. Well done on the video!
@@markadlardstonepipeadventu2589 Thank you!
Exactly!!!
i'm a simple man, i see "hungry hiker," i click and subscribe
I love this. Thanks for subscribing!
I'll tell you something is cheap and tasty, roman noddle with beef jerky! you can add as much jerky as you like Plus the beef jerky get soft in hot water and puts out a great taste of the flavor of the jerky. try it some time you will love it....
Great suggestion. Thank you!
I scrap the ramen spice pack and add a pack of beef stroganoff powder to that.. yum
That is pretty much jail house food called spread. You can crunch of chips and add tj mama in it. Super cheap and filling
Note to self. If I get a gray titanium spoon, add a bright color ribbon or paint it.
Yes, I highly recommend doing that or you risk losing your spoon like I did. 😂
dang, that bright tape idea is good.
Yes! I swear I’ve lost about 10 of them in the last couple of years. Starting to think I should stick a GPS tag on it 🤦♀️
I just recently got another spoon. Let’s see how long I can keep it through this backpacking season. 😂
Tying " International Blaze Orange " 550 cord on to everything that is small, and easily lost, or forgotten, minimizes the loss of small items.
As a fat guy bushcrafter, seeing your meal choices is awesome! I can fully get behind you meal choices
Glad you enjoyed this one!
As a beginner hiker, I used ur 8 day food plan and loved it.. thank u so much 🤙
Glad you found this one helpful!
You go girl!!! Wow 20 miles a day is damn good!!! Takes me a week LOL
Thank you! Once your body adapts to the bigger mileage days, 20 mile days are completely doable. Thru-hikers have to work up to 20+ mile days otherwise they might not complete the trail in time. I was a bit out of practice this summer so those 20 mile days definitely felt longer than they used to. Hahahahaha!!
Her: "I don't drink coffee."
Me: *FULL CARDIAC ARREST*
I know! I know! I’m more of a tea drinker. 🤷♀️
@@MZ95 Well I guess its a good thing I don't drink coffee. :)
Thankfully, I detest coffee. Ewww.
I don’t detest coffee. It’s just not my cup of tea. 🤷♀️
@@TheHungryHiker I'm more of a tea drinker too! It also weighs almost nothing to have some teabags in your pack!
My favorite long term hiking food is one I have never heard anyone talking about. I buy # 10 cans of freeze dried beef which I then individualize into mylar bags. I mix it with freeze dried rice and beans. Super filling supper. Will also mix with ramen, etc. And I always carry a couple packs of taco seasoning to spice things up. I am also one of the rare ones who brings powdered eggs in mylar. How nice to start the day with scrambled eggs and bacon bits?
That sounds SO DELICIOUS!!!
In about 2 years when I'm able to be on my own in life, I want to try backpacking because it looks enjoyable and challenging. I found this video very helpful in clearing up what foods should be brought since I tend to get confused with reading articles about this kind of stuff; they can sometimes be fairly vague as well which doesn't help.
Either way... Just wanted to say it was helpful on clearing up this part of backpacking for me. I want to try some extended camping first before I try this kind of stuff but I just wanted to see kind of what I would need to prepare for.
Backpacking is awesome! I highly recommend it. Also, food just tastes better when you're out on trail so you'll have that to look forward to. Good luck!
To the hungry hiker thank you for getting back to me so quick yeah that thing is pretty neat I'll have to think of something like that you know try and find the materials but thank you very much you have a blessed day my friend
Here's the video I watched that inspired me to make one of my own. Hope this helps: th-cam.com/video/NQqV-y8TvqQ/w-d-xo.html
Not even a real hiker and I got this video suggested to me on TH-cam and I’m so glad it was! I love your energy and following your adventures :) I’m definitely a foodie though so this was perfect 😉
Awesome! Love this!!
PS: You ARE a real hiker. If you can get outside on a dirt trail and enjoy the experience, you are a real hiker to me.
Same😛
Came for the food, and stayed for the smile! Thanks. subscribed
Glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Nothing wrong with packing extra food, especially in a place where you may find yourself in a survival situation.
Ahhh food, as ah fat guy, I love it! lol.. I dig your stove cozy, the PCT decal makes it VERY trail cosmopolitan.. You gotta love some "Trail Magic" too!! Nicely done...
Thank you!! Always gotta rock the PCT whenever I can!
Food seems to be near the top of the list for rewards after a long trail day. Cashews can do no wrong. Dogs keep their opinions to themselves, so we have to try and read their minds. Thanks for a great video.
You are 100% correct! Food is a huge motivator when ut on trail. I feel like I'm always looking forward to my next meal out there. I wish dogs would share their opinions with me. Shoot, I wish dogs would talk to me because I always want to know what they have to say. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I like your idea of insulating your stove to increase efficiency. I've thought of that one too! This could really make a difference in winter trips, but even in summer is significant.
As a fellow foodie, I constantly daydream up ways to increase milage AND to be able to do it completely WITHOUT needing to resupply. Have you looked into the bulk sections of health food stores for things like powdered dry pinto beans and corn chowder that need very little more than adding hot water? One of my best go-to's are various dried fruits and nuts, raw/organic/unsulphered of course!
Another trick I discovered is to carefully check calorie per serving details, listed on every label. A single Triscuit cracker is 20 calories! That is very high, and it is pretty salty which counts after a few days heavy exertion/sweating on the trail. Add in some peanut butter and a few pieces dried fruit and you have a powerhouse meal with zero cooking needed. At Costco they have two pound bag regular plain ridged potato chips that are very durable, and high calorie/fat. These bags can be tied to the outside of the pack, and each bag is around 4000 calories! These of course go GREAT with the bean/corn chowder powder mixes!
Have you ever thought of the trick of taking some heavy grain 'bread-packs'? These are about 17 ounces, are ten to a pack, are made of course grind whole wheat, are VERY resistant to spoilage, are VERY firm/dense, and packed in tough plastic that holds up well under rough handling. Each piece is around 100 calories, and is ideal for a peanut butter and raisin sandwich that WILL fill you up!
BTW, a bottle of good multi-vitamin-mineral supplement pills makes ALL the difference if you are serious about extending time/distance on-trail without ANY need to resupply.
Anyways, just a few ideas to create dense nutrition meals that taste gourmet, and create a loadout that can greatly increase the number of days on trail, with no reduction in either food intake or performance. As a strict vegan I also benefit from the fact that vegan foods last a lot longer without spoilage and attendant risk of food poisoning.
Best wishes, and love to hear your take on my ideas!
Great suggestions!
Lots of great tips! Love repackaging the mountain house into ziplock cos man those things take up sooo much space! Also love your diy coozy thing! So cool
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I save Mountain House meals as a treat meal on trail mainly because they're expensive and AND take up so much space in my pack. Repackaging is definitely the way to go with these as long as you have a good system for rehydrating and cooking. My stove cozy works perfectly! It helps save me a ton of fuel.
As simple as it sounds, putting the mountain house meals in a smaller bag is a great idea for long hauls
Saves so much space!! You can always keep one to cook in. They're reusable!!
You had me at: ramen noodles, cheese & beef sticks, and SNICKERS!!😆👍🏽(and all of the other food that you packed ❤️)
Awesome!!
That Gatorade powder is an awesome idea.
And they make Gatorade packets in small pouches now too, perfect for backpacking!!
Good thing I watched this while eating lunch!
Hahahahahaha!! Yeah, backpacking food videos make me hungry too!
Great Video! Full of great food ideas!!! Prepping for me first long hike; Thanks for making this.
Thanks for watching! 😀
Some of your ideas are brilliant and new to me (powdered pb in ramen!?!). Thanks for the suggestions.
Yay! Glad you found this one useful.
Really cool video, great info, and beautiful backdrop! I will be in the PNW soon and hope to do some exploring! Thanks for sharing. Happy trails!
Glad you enjoyed it!
you should read books for a living cuz you have a soothing voice. I promise that is a compliment
Wow! Thank you for that! :)
Maybe there’s a new career in my future? 🤔
I second this! Very relaxing to listen to.
Dang @ 7:22 those bug bites on your legs! You’re a trooper for sure!
So happy to have just found your channel and am new to hiking. Love your videos! I always think about food and what would I eat. This is fantastic. I'm loving watching and taking notes. You are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Yay!! Welcome to the channel. Happy to have you here. 😊
I'm not able to backpack anymore but I really enjoy and seeing how you do it and it helps me do it in my my utility trailer camper I made thanks for the info
I love that my videos are helping to give you ideas for your camper. That's awesome! Thanks for watching!
Wow this is inspiring! I just started back country hikes a year ago and I’m going on my first solo trip this weekend. Just 12km a day for two days. I’m a bit nervous but it should be a fun experience!
You got this! Have fun on your trip. 😀
Great video. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Stay safe and keep sharing your experiences.
Thank you!
Super helpful! I'm hoping to get more multi-day trips in this coming summer and this is really helpful info :)
Yay! Glad you found this helpful. 😊
Second breakfast! I love it! You are a hobbit!!😂 This was sooo interesting and informative. Thank you!❤
122 miles in 8 days is an amazing pace. I need to get back to the Rockies soon!
Thank you! I need to visit the Rockies!!
Nice blog, like that you use the Starkist packs, love those and easy to pack
Thanks and they're easy to find in most grocery stores.
I LOVE Food!! We just take potato’s everywhere.. just incase. sending a like love and sub from Ireland 🇮🇪 😂 🥔
Thank you!!
Yep second breakfast!! Great vid 👍
Thank you!
I live on Vancouver Island where on average it endlessly rains from October to May. I don't bring fuel/cooking pot because of the weight and size (I use a 40L bag). Personally I just use a WW2 canteen/pot combo that pair together, I bring a ferro rod and a fire starter from home (Cotton balls, drier lint, etc.) Even if it's raining a lot you can process a little wood then baton a few piece of it in half to get to the dry stuff in the middle, set up a small stick-stage to keep it off the wet ground (maybe set a tarp high above you if it's really raining) and you're laughing. I know it's a lot more work to do this, but you will carry less and become a much better outdoorsman in general by only packing minimal and only bringing tools that are multipurpose in use. Thank you for the fantastic food tips! I plan on hiking the Juan De Fuca trail here on the island this spring, 2024. Will be utilizing some of your methods without a doubt!
I'm going Elk hunting in Colorado in November for 8 days so this video really helped me narrow down my food choices. It's great seeing regular food as well, the rice sides and meats/cheese! I'm moving to Colorado next spring and I'll be out on as many trails as I can be so thanks for the knowledge! Also, what a cutie 😍
Yay! Glad you found this one helpful. Thanks for watching!
DUH just eat the elk
I’m more concerned about the cooking aspect, What cooking system did you end up using? Open fire?
@@that1guycanfly I used a jet boil system. Little propane fuel can attach to a metal base, and there's a cup you buy to boil the food in.
God bless you for wanting to pack an elk out of the back country. That's usually a 4 or 5 man job unless you know a Russian female weightlifter.
You changed my life with the PB and Ramen! ❤
Love it!
Thanks for sharing the 'real' side of thru-hiking! Looks like you squeezed every ounce of weight out possible ...
How much did your 8-Day carry food bag weigh? Total pack weight: base + consumables?
As I mentioned in my video, I didn't weight my food bag. I wish I would've because it was so heavy, but I think at the time I was too scared to know how much it actually weighed. Check out the link to my LighterPack account in the video description for a complete breakdown of all my gear and the weight for each item.
Congrats on your thru-hike, and thanks for being a fellow FOODIE!!
Thank you!!
You remind me of Hobbits with your second breakfast. Perhaps find time and space to fit in elevenies and afternoon tea. I like your style on food/snack choices. I was expecting some healthy organic bland boring food but was shocked to see most of what’s in my kitchen on display. I am a 40 year old man and I eat the same stuff. Lol. Anyways, great video. Will subscribe :)
I really need to watch Lord of the Rings. 😂
Am learning alot on properly what to take on hiking. Love the food part🥳☺️. Great tips on proper equipment to take. Making sure not to exceed to much. Thanks a bunch be safe hiking my friend.
Thank you!
Do you have videos about safety? How do you do this alone? Protection against man and animal? I'm all for hiking and camping alone! It wouldn't stop me but I do fear animals and man.
Currently, I don't have any videos on safety. I think this is a GREAT topic to cover though. Honestly, I'm more scared of people in town than I am when I'm on trail. That's not to say that there aren't bad people on trail, but in my experience, I've never had a bad encounter with a person while on trail. As for wildlife, I've only seen one bear and it was it's butt as it was running away from me because it heard me singing. True story! hahahaha!
Roasted nuts- usually make too batches, one with cinnamon salt, and a bit of maple syrup and coconut oil. The other batch only salt but add in dried fruit. Start eating about 4 hours after waking up. Then some extra electrolytes for sure, random snacks depending on length (shorter 1-2 nights chips, longer hikes crackers&cheese), then always try to finish with a warm meal, usually beans with rice.
Sounds delicious!!!
How does the cheese and salami stay good? We are going to be hiking and camping for a month this summer and looking at all the food ideas! ☺️☺️
I always pick a hard cheese over a soft cheese. Hard cheese seems to last longer on trail. I also keep my food bag buried deep in my pack instead of having it close to the top. That way my food has less of a chance of being exposed sun and heat. In general for the perishables, I tend to eat those first. Be sure to check out my Grocery Store Backpacking Food videos for more trail food ideas on the cheap! Good luck!
Idk if you have considered it but I always pack my dehydrated meals in a ziptop mylar pouch. That way I can just pour my boiling water into the pouch, zip it up, and let it reconstitute. Then when I'm done I just zip the bag shut and toss it into my trash ziplock. It saves me from having to clean out my mug since the only thing that goes in it is water and also save alot of space and weight. Also I will mix IsoPure protein powder which has a crystal-lite consistency with some liquid IV as calorie boosts throughout the day.
I actually bought a bundle of ziptop mylar bags last year that I was going to use for my dehydrated meals. I plan on using them this year on trail. I hear that the Ziplock freezer bags can withstand boiling water and are a great option for those who don't want to deal with a dirty pot. I'm going to try both this season and see which one I like better.
@@TheHungryHiker Nice! My dad put me onto the mylar bags and I just love them. Also allows me to cook so many tasty meals vs having to risk my luck on some of the premade backpacking meals. I haven't tried the freezer bags yet but I have used them for sous vide cooking and they have held up. So I think they would be fine.
Whoa! I’m new to all this, but I had no idea backpacking food could be such “normal” food! How do you figure out what cheese is safe to carry and doesn’t need refrigeration?
Absolutely! Backpacking food can be really whatever you want it to be. I only bring with me food I know I love to eat. Food is a huge motivator for me to hike the big mile days and get to camp. As far as cheese goes, hard cheese will have the longest trail life. which is why I always bring a hard cheese as opposed to a soft cheese when out on trail.
Awesome video!!! Good info for food 🤙🏽
Glad you liked it!!
Thank you so much for this great informative video! I’m wondering did you make a special nut spice mix? I’m inspired by this video!!
Glad you enjoyed this one. As for the nut and speech mix, maybe you were thinking it was this? th-cam.com/video/RKahyKt8ejY/w-d-xo.html
Excited for this one!! Thanks
Thanks!
Your food chooses look WONDERFUL!
Thank you!! Tasty options = happy hiker!!
Happy trails and keep on trucking right back Is at you sweetie
Thank you!
HA! You're not the only hiker to use a tent stake as an impromptu fork.
Oh good, although I have NO PROBLEMS embracing my inner Hiker Trash, especially if it means having to get creative with my food utensils while out on trail. Nothing will stop The Hungry Hiker from eating out on trail. Hahahaha!
Wow, this is a fantastic video. Absolutely love it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us, I know it takes absolutely forever to film and edit all of this. Thanks for the hard work!
Thank you! Even though this is one of my older videos (I've improved quite a bit since I made this one a few years back), I'm glad you still enjoyed it and found some value in it.
I really like the cozy you made. I checked the link but i like the style of yours a little better. The lid is a must. Thanks for the awesome video.
Thank you! I felt like adding the Velcro side straps was a must for me for the cozy.
@@TheHungryHiker yeah.. I’m making a few for different pots this weekend.. i am up in Alaska so these are honestly going to be amazing. The straps will definitely be on mine.
Sounds awesome!!
Thank you for talking about trash! It's so overlooked, but it's essential not to leave garbage in the wild! Pet peeve of mine is littering, haha.
We should all be good stewards for our public lands. Packing out our trash is what we should ALL do. Happy to help spread the good word. :)
You’re a beast for making that trek. I know some people do longer per day mileage but 15.2 miles a day is no joke. Kudos!
Great video - thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Looks suprizing yummy!!! Great video!
Thank you! I only eat food on trail I'm excited to eat. Otherwise its deadweight and who wants to carry deadweight for 8 days? Not me!
I preciate the tips on your cook system... HAPPY TRAILS.
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Thank you!
I like to bring a sort of rice-a-roni I make myself. 1 cup brown rice, a bit of butter powder, and a Ramen noodle seasoning packet. Add a packet of shredded chicken and you're good to go. Its a bit more filling than the regular rice and is a little bit cheaper.
Great idea!
Pippin would be proud of the second breakfast
Nice! This has to be the best assortment of food I’ve seen, to be honest. It’s usually all mtn house or chef corso
Glad you enjoy it!
I enjoy your videos. Stay safe on your future hikes.
Thank you!
Thanks for this video, planning my fist thru hike and going with your exact set up for heating water.
Awesome! Have a great hike!
Cereal is amazing in the woods
It sure is!
what a great comment, snickers I only ate 4 of them... on the trail. Lady I thought you were a badass now I think you are a badass with a sense of humor, keep being you cause you rock
Thank you! Snickers on Trail 4 Life!!
Superb video! Im looking forward on embarking on a similar trip my self and I have been worrying heavily about food but your video gave me some needed advice!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the great video! My wife and I are planning to do section H of the PCT (Cascade Locks to White pass next August. It will be our first thru hike. Figuring out what to bring food and stove wise is daunting, and this video will help. Especially cooking for two!
Glad this was helpful. Hope you had fun on your trip!
Nice ideas. Thanks. I will have to say with 35 years of backpacking I have never used any sort of electrolyte supplement which just adds weight and cost. If you are eating enough calories you will be replacing your electrolytes through those foods. I also recommend learning the edible plants that will be in the area you are going and use some of those for roughage and nutrientslacking in a lot of backpacking food. Those plants are mining the minerals you can use even if you just make teas. You won't get many calories from them, however.
Great food advice. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I’ve been using Peak Refuel for a couple of years. My kids love it. Easy to use, generous portions, and decent price point with a good variety. 10 days worth of meals fit in 4 10litre bags for 3 of us. How much fuel does the stove in this video use per day? Seems like a number of cylinders would be required. I’m curious how that stacks up against a few medium white gas bottles…
wow that is some hardcore hiking
What can I say, I like big miles and I cannot lie. Hahahaha!!
Wow, we have a lot in common. I also plan one extra day. I hike shoveled, so, that dictates my meals. My biggest carry was 9 days. From horseshoe meadows to VVR, while hiking PCT in 2019. I didn't want to get off trail or send food to MTR, due to cost and I was expecting to get there after there season closing. Plus when I got there the hiker boxes had been completely cleaned out. But in 15 days of hiking, I did loose 5lbs. So next time I have a better plan. Things I learned along the way. I was trying to minimum days on the trail and to minimize cost with going off trail and zero days.
Get video, I always pick up a few ideas from everyone.
Thanks token!darn auto correct. I GO STOVELESS
Oh yes!! The Sierra was one of my biggest food carries to date before this trip. Thanks for watching! Glad you got something out of my video.😀
@@TheHungryHiker always 😋
I am forever hungry!! 😂
I also pack more food then I need... very nice video!
Thank you!
I'm so excited I came across this. I live in Washington and I really enjoy video's likes this. Helps me learn more about hiking in my home state. Plus I have a lot of camping gear that I haven't used yet. And it gives me more courage to go out and do it. 😊
Glad you’re enjoying my videos!
Great video! Thank you for all the great ideas.
Thanks for watching! Glad you got some ideas from my video. :)
Thank you for showing me this. I'm just plannning to be doing a weekend camping trip but I dont want to cook since I'll be canoeing the entire time!
Glad you found this one helpful!
This is so helpful! I have a 3 day hike coming up, so many helpful ideas!! Thank you so much
Smart and Beautiful, great combination for a good video!
You are so kind
I would be blessed to learn more about the DIY kettle coozy
Thank you for the boiler idea.
Now this is trail food I can get behind!
Whoo Hoo!!!
The fringe benefits of hiking with someone who carries too much food cannot be overstated. I seek them out. LOL! 👍
That’s how I felt about JMT hikers at resupply stops throughout the Sierra. They always packed way too much food and we’re happy to share. 😀
That cheese !!!! Prevents me from being vegan. And Salmon . Great video 💕🇨🇦
Thank you! I would have a VERY hard time giving up cheese. Cheese and salami is one of my all-time favorite on trail meals and requires zero cooking and no water. Not to mention its delicious.
Your a animal.
I’ve never walked that many miles in my life.
Love your video.
Thank you!
I'd replace the Maruchan noodles with regular noodles, Stove top Nooo, that some bad stuff in there, anything that's processed got to go. The Video is great like the hikes trails they look beautiful!
Fantastic information
Glad it was helpful!
Just ran across your website. Learning a lot from you already.
Awesome, thank you!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO thank you Sooo much lass!!!
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it!
im loving the energy! subscribed!
Yay! Thanks for subscribing!
I like using Emergen-C tangerine packets and adding it to green tea or even peppermint tea.
The Emergency-C packets are awesome to use when out on trail.