patpall22
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- Jul 4, 2006
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To all those that love backpacking you probably have learned a few things about how to pack for your trips. I go as often as I can and have learned allot about what to bring and what not to bring based on the experiences that I have had in the woods. The one thing that always amazes me is how much food I eat especially on a long trip so I’ve adopted a few foods that I always bring because they are light, compact, and quite tasty. I hope more can contribute their favorite items or things that have made a difference in their adventures.
Food. (For longer trips of one week or more to conserve space)
1) Barilla Tortellini- ( just add water) this is one of the best discoveries I’ve made because they can be purchased in any grocery store (near the dried pasta products) and are extremely delicious. Comes in blue bag, weighs 13oz and cooks over 7 cups in 10 minuets.
2) Premier nutrition protein bars- Another great find because they are much cheaper than any other bars I have found and contain more protein. I buy these in boxes of 20 bars for I think 15.99$. each bar weighs 2.5 oz and contains 30 grams of protein.
3) Paradise Valley creamy mash potatoes packets- (just add water) another Costco find and probably the lightest and most expansive food I carry. Each packet weighs 4.8 0z and makes up to six cups taking only a couple of minuets to cook.
I think that there are a few more items that I can’t remember right now and will add later but these three are cheap, light, and quite delicious.
Stove-
Optimus- I can’t remember the model because all my gear is at my father’s house 500 miles from San Diego. But I believe that it was made in 1979. this relic is incased in an aluminum box that turns into a mess kit and weighs around 3 lbs (not the lightest stove but very durable) I have used many different camping stoves and will admit that this one is not the best but it won’t break, has a built in petrol tank and wind-guard, and the best part of all is that it can take a multitude of fuels from white gas to gasoline. This is a very reliable product. I believe that one of these can be purchased on e-bay for fewer than 40 dollars.
Day Pack-
Da Kine Hell Pro- these packs can be hard to find but are way better the newer model (hell pro 2). I got mine about 5 years ago at a garage sale for 4 dollars and I virtually take it everywhere I go. I’m kind of a back pack nut and have never found a stronger or more versatile pack. When I go on any trip, I strap this pack in front of me. I’ll bet one could be found for really cheap online.
That pretty much tops off all of the items that are cheep, reliable, and I would definitely not leave home without them. Please add anything that you have found to make backpacking a more enjoyable experience for you.
Food. (For longer trips of one week or more to conserve space)
1) Barilla Tortellini- ( just add water) this is one of the best discoveries I’ve made because they can be purchased in any grocery store (near the dried pasta products) and are extremely delicious. Comes in blue bag, weighs 13oz and cooks over 7 cups in 10 minuets.
2) Premier nutrition protein bars- Another great find because they are much cheaper than any other bars I have found and contain more protein. I buy these in boxes of 20 bars for I think 15.99$. each bar weighs 2.5 oz and contains 30 grams of protein.
3) Paradise Valley creamy mash potatoes packets- (just add water) another Costco find and probably the lightest and most expansive food I carry. Each packet weighs 4.8 0z and makes up to six cups taking only a couple of minuets to cook.
I think that there are a few more items that I can’t remember right now and will add later but these three are cheap, light, and quite delicious.
Stove-
Optimus- I can’t remember the model because all my gear is at my father’s house 500 miles from San Diego. But I believe that it was made in 1979. this relic is incased in an aluminum box that turns into a mess kit and weighs around 3 lbs (not the lightest stove but very durable) I have used many different camping stoves and will admit that this one is not the best but it won’t break, has a built in petrol tank and wind-guard, and the best part of all is that it can take a multitude of fuels from white gas to gasoline. This is a very reliable product. I believe that one of these can be purchased on e-bay for fewer than 40 dollars.
Day Pack-
Da Kine Hell Pro- these packs can be hard to find but are way better the newer model (hell pro 2). I got mine about 5 years ago at a garage sale for 4 dollars and I virtually take it everywhere I go. I’m kind of a back pack nut and have never found a stronger or more versatile pack. When I go on any trip, I strap this pack in front of me. I’ll bet one could be found for really cheap online.
That pretty much tops off all of the items that are cheep, reliable, and I would definitely not leave home without them. Please add anything that you have found to make backpacking a more enjoyable experience for you.
it's a win win choice!
