Backpacking Food (Cook, No-Cook, Cold Soaking, Storage, Stoves, Cookware)
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- 00:00 Hey y’all
00:27 Cooking (Pros and Cons)
01:27 Cooking Options
02:51 No-Cook Options
03:08 Cold Soaking
04:07 How Much Food to Bring
05:31 Food Storage
05:41 Bear Bag
07:32 Bear Canister
08:02 Ursack
08:42 Where to keep you food in the desert
10:13 Stoves
10:18 Fuel Canister Stoves
11:32 Alcohol Stoves
13:19 Wood Burning Stoves
14:33 Food Pot
16:46 Spoons and Sporks
17:38 Cups
18:29 Washing the Dishes
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I think its funny that I do Housecleaning for an extra job and use my knowledge of light/ultralight backpacking skills to create an ultralight Cleaning Caddy that fits in my backpack. I dont own a car so I bus and walk and bike to work so I need everything to be lightweight, compact and paired down. I actually put cleaning solutions in miniature spray bottles and since i only do one house per day I have more than enough stuff to actually do a good job!! I even found a mop that comes apart in short pieces and takes up very little room in my pack LOL. Our Canadian winter has been fairly brutal this year so I've been adding trekking poles to the kit. Really enjoying your latest videos.
Do you think you could share a link where the mop can be purchased?
Not for a job, but i did something similar in my house and car. I found that if I have a mini cleaning kit in each room/car, it tends to stay clean longer because my guys will clean up little messes as they happen, if the cleaning supplies are available and they don't have to go find them. It all fits in a small quart (yogurt) size bucket/box with a lid.
I have a small dusting brush/pan, a wetex rag ( compact, absorbent and dries fast) a couple small spray bottles with my cleaning solutions, a tiny scrub brush ( usually for dishes) a stain treatment little travel bottle, a roll of dog collecting baggies with the dispenser and some baking soda in a small mayo jar. But I I would love to find a tiny mop too.
This is just for essential, on the spot cleaning, really. I have a similar one for my pic nic/bush flying/camping kit. That one just has an additional cut off sponge/scrubby pad.
Other than the wetex rag and bucket, it was all dollar store or homemade cleaning solution ( vinegar/soap) The Wetex rag is from www.wetexusa.com and the bucket was a reused quart yogurt container, the sturdy type.
@@DR-bp1yu The mop is not great quality, but is useful in a pinch.....it was found in a doller store and never seen there again unfortunately. but they must exist elsewhere.
Oh no, I'm stuck in the wanderlust rabbit hole and can't get out. Help!
Same....
So has my wallet.
Yup, at 23:35 pm at night😊
Me too! In December 2020!
😂🤣😂🤣😂
This did not seem like a 20-minute video. It was so informative that it went by amazingly fast! Good info.
10:18 You can measure the amount of fuel left in the canister by putting the canister in a bucket of water and seeing how much it floats.
I can’t wait to go on my first overnight backpacking trip this summer. Been watching Homemade Wanderlust for a year now, doing a lot of research, and I’m SO ready!!!!!
CL XK Yayyy! I hope you have a wonderful time. Good on you for getting out there :)
yes.. go 4 it.. but keep it short and simple.
so....did you ? !
@@GavTatu yip. with frz dry instant,,, foldyours.
yes !
I'm a cold soaker. I'm 62 and not as fast as I used to be. So in order to get my 20 miles for the day, I can't take the time to cook. Knorr rice sides and Idahoan sides work well; pasta is a bit yucky. My soaking container is a peanut butter jar and my lexan spoon fits inside. Cold coffee in the morning is better than no coffee!
Have you tried couscous? It's also easy to add spice to and dried fruits like raisins and apricots are traditionally added as well. Doesn't take much water, just enough to cover it and it keeps it's texture
@@vitazissel3671 a little bit goes a surprisingly long way!! I got 3 lunches out of what was intended to be a single lunch.
I've added tuna to the couscous as well, and it's very good, and very filling!
Backcountry Foodie has a "cookbook" with recipes that can be cold soaked. It's been really helpful.
Here is a tip if you want pasta cook a big batch of noodles to last a few days just strain well and put in zip lock bag usually will last a few days this way I make different variety of pastas you can get creative also you can heat if you want hot but so much easier to just throw in some veggies sauces or meats However you like it :)
@@kimkremer8915 Thanks for the tip!
Love watching these older videos; some rules don't change much over time, it's good to review. As for me, as someone who's old, out of shape and haven't been out there much (especially overnight) in literally decades, I plan to take way more food than necessary. If I have any left over at the end, fine. I'd rather have too much food than not enough--what if my silly old a$$ got lost? If I do, I'll still be fat when they find me! ;)
I use cold soak as a prep for cooking
I soak lentils and grain in the morning
This cuts down the cook times to minimal in the evening
This means i am eating real food
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I do that too lol. I soak noodles in powdered seasoning in a ziplock bag (add water), at morning then by the time I'm cooking it's got a lot of flavour in already which means less cooking time :)
Yep, I do it with my dehydrated foods. Most often, I won't add water to dehydrated foods until mid afternoon so I'm not carrying that little bit extra water weight. Those couple hours finishing the days hike really helps the food rehydrate faster and I use less fuel.
Old fashioned oatmeal also works well.
Less cook time and still a warm meal, win win!
Cold soaking for 3 season hiking is a no brainier if you’re ex military like me and not a ‘foodie’. But I have just switched to a Toaks alcohol cook system which weighs less than 200grams and gives me the option of hot drinks and the odd hot meal when it rains endlessly and/or the trail is hard on me; in addition to my cold soak. Thanks for the great videos.
I find at the end of the day your tired sore etc and nothing makes me perk up like a warm meal....reminds me of eating at home
Digging the new video setting/lighting. Always appreciate the info, and very much enjoy all of your adventure vlogs! Thank you!!!
Dixie, this is my first time to comment. I've been listening to you for about 1 year or 1.5 now. I've gone on my first big hike and loved it, but I want to express to you my gratitude for the MANY tips and wisdom you have shared. It's made a huge difference! Keep on hiking!!! Darla
Perfect! Planning a 30 mile trek now, this info will come in handy 😀👍
I am so happy I found you. You have so many interesting tips that have quelled many of my personal debates with myself. Thank you for all of this! Love watching your videos, I too am in a deep deep rabbit hole!
I needed this video in my life. Thank you so much for all the great info! I'm planning my first backpacking trip and this helps a lot!
Well covered topic! Thanks so much! I carry different cook sets depending on where I'm hiking/camping and you hit them all.
In australia we just carry a peice of thin seasond sheet metal .. few hours and the sun and its bbq time.
You can make a sun oven out of Reflectix, too.
That is good if you like hanging out in a hot sunny place midday. ...but cooking for hours while trying to get somewhere?
Bethie Bee that’s why we pre heat the metal by strapping it to the top of our pack, to catch the sun while on the move
@@naturegirl92584 exactly
I didnt think id have to repost here, but its a joke people "dry aussie sence of hummer about how damn hot it gets here" (i see 2 people did get the joke n carry it forward thou, cheers)
Really enjoying this series Dixie, some really useful info in these. We appreciate all the hard work you do making them!
Agree Totally I
No stove. I use MREs a lot and they have fireless heaters. If I want to boil water, I hang my stainless bottle over the fire or just put my mug on the coals.
This was really helpful for me. Thank you so much for all the work you put into your videos and for always trying to cover so many options and viewpoints!
Really fantastic overview of cooking/non-cooking options. Thank you Dixie!
I discovered your videos after my first section hike of the AT last June. I’ve spent almost a whole year binge watching all of your videos preparing for my next section hike this summer! I feel so much more prepared and ready because of you. I’m loving this new series so much!
Although I cook breakfast and dinner when backpacking, I don't have any dirty pots to clean. That's because I just boil water and add the boiled water to a zip lock freezer bag of my food. Such freezer bags were not mentioned in this video and they are a mainstay of my cooked meals. No simmering needed. That's because I package oatmeal and even repackage freeze-dried meals in them. I get 2 separate meals out of standard freeze-dried meals, but only if I split the contents ahead of time (Duh!). I spike freeze-dried meals with 3 ounces of foil-bagged chicken, beef, or tuna, too. It is a small weight cost, but a big taste improvement. Holding the hot/warm freezer bag of a cooked meal really warms up the hands on cold mornings and evenings, too! :) Plus placing one's spoon in the boiled water to help pour/transfer the water to the freezer bag and keeping the spoon in the hot freezer bag helps sterilize one's spoon. Use the freezer bag after eating to pack out your used toilet paper and spit out your toothpaste into the freezer bag instead of spitting on the ground, rocks, and plants around your camp.
Thanks for the info. I'll have to try that. Didn't know freezer ziplock bags could tolerate boiling water.
Wonderful idea on the toothpaste. I use baking soda when in bear country but like your idea better.
I just started experimenting with freezer bags. Vacuum seal bags like Foodsaver bags work too. I make a bag-cozy out of Reflectix (or car shade roll up thingy).
I love the freezer bag cooking method. Food rehydrates great and stays hot for a long time. I know there’s pros and cons to everything but I’m very happy with the results.
Esther Shankula i use them all the time (I pour boiling water into them) the quart size are strong and the right size. practically no cost and like someone else mentioned, can be used to store trash.
our favorite thing is angel hair pasta. also practically no cost, and because it’s thin, it rehydrates in 10-20 minutes like the expensive backpack meals.
Thank you so much Dixie for the amazing videos. My oldest son is getting into cub Scouts and I have been wanting to take him on an overnight hike. These videos you put out have been a real inspiration to do it and have fun with it!
Thank you Dixie for this series! Always great info 😃
Wow, the lighting and background one this video is next level👍
19:00 "Some people like to do a bit better than that." It's those humble easygoing quips that make your vids extra fun, haha.
I'm just now doing a bunch of research and getting gear together for my first backpacking trip! Yahooo way excited 😁
I am just getting into to hiking and learning in prep to do the Florida Trail, and I appreciate these simple videos.
Absolutely LOVE your southern accent, I'm from the South and it reminds me of home! My wife sounds the same; Riiiiiice!
Hey Dixie.... Love your video series! I noticed that one thing you did not address with the stoves is that during fire season most alcohol and wood stoves are banned. Up here in the PNW we have had a few years of bad fires so paranoia is running rampant when it comes to fires and open flames. In fact year before last you were not even allowed to smoke outside of enclosed structures or vehicles in the National Forest or National Parks. So those that use non-self contained stoves need to be aware of that. Happy trails!
Len Kerr Yes! I should have mentioned this. Thank you for saying it.
Planning to go to High Peaks ADK and w high elevation camping in that area, they don't allow fires or alcohol stoves either. Not sure about certain "designated" areas, but we are planning to play it safe w a pocket stove. Still wish I didn't have that 8oz of gas weight
@@jeffgreene1372 just remember that depending on the elevation and temps you may need an inverted gas stove with a heating element for it to work correctly. Not sure when you are doing this but something to consider.
Thank you for the great information! Have been on several backpacking trips and will be heading to the BWCA this year. I like to keep it simple, just add water.
Nice setting there with excellent lighting. Thumbs up, Aaron! 👍
The Firebox ti rocks. Carry a few Esbit cubes just in case it’s pouring. There is something comforting about a fire and some hot coffee🥰
Now there is a good idea carry Pellets for the rainy days .. I remember trying to cook pancakes on a canoe trip in the rain .. with wet wood
I think hot coffee is a mike drop argument for having a stove.
And marshmallows.
Fire
or hot chocolate ... or hot ramen ... or hot oatmeal ... I'll eat almost anything as long as it's hot.
It was for me, but then I realized it was taking me forever to get out of camp in the morning. I've gone stoveless since. But I have my morning "mocha" to start my day.
Humans learned to make fire for a reason!
Love this... I've done my first long-distance walk (the West Highland Way) and now looking to up my game so this is really helpful!
Super helpful for my first backpacking trip, thank's for sharing😁
Another great video. I carry my old army canteen setup which includes a stove that fits onto the canteen cup. A trioxane tablet heats a pint of water in about 7 minutes. When the temps are below 60*, I add twigs to the burning tablet to get more heat out of it. Three tea light candles will also work. To save weight, I have been looking at the cup and stove that nest onto a Nalgene bottle. Thanks for the lesson. Good Luck, Rick
It’s worth noting that those sacks your pots often come in(orange for toaks) are great cozies. This could save you the step of making a reflectix cozie.
Great jobs on these tutorials! Can't wait to see you hike again!!!
Love your videos! I've improved my hiking so much because of you :D
Hey Dixie
Just a note... alcohol and wood burning stoves should be avoided on the PCT because of fire potential. In some areas they are banned completely. Not a problem on the AT.
I use my jet boil. I love it! It boils water so fast. Also it is lightweight and i know i will have a hot meal if its been raining and all the wood for a campfire is soaked.
I'm preparing for an upcoming hiking/camping trip to Alaska, and have watched many of your videos and appreciate you sharing your experience and tips.
You are awesome, very thoughtful and well laid out presentation!
For a stove I bring a Fancy Feast can with a shortened tomato paste can sitting inside with a wrap of carbon felt for a wick. The wick can absorb all the alcohol soon as you pour it in making it somewhat spill proof.
My favourite kind of back pack cooking pot is a re-purposed fruit can with dual opposing holes punched into the rim with a hammer and a nail. A length of coat hanger wire I loop over the top from one hole to another serves as a bail. The beauty of it is that it is very cheap to make and can be trashed after use rather than scrubbed of soot. I like to keep mine in a plastic bread back to keep soot from blackening other freight in my pack. I would start out with a couple of cans of Sterno in the can. The Sterno stove folds flat. It is a very safe fuel and can also be used to light a fire with wet wood. Sterno was used a lot during the Great Depression. For much of my food I would use instant mashed potatoes, Rice A Roni, and instant stuffing mix. Carry tubbed margarine and keep the tub sealed for to prevent leakage. I would also carry a 12-foot roll of one-foot wide aluminium foil for cooking meat and for steaming fish. Smear shortening or margarine over the shiny side touching the foil and wrap the food up in three or four layers. I put a 12-inch taper candle inside the core of the roll of foil. Such is a good employment of what would otherwise be empty space, and the foil roll protects the candle against breakage.
Great simple video , loaded with real info and no misleading title. Great job
Thanks again. I love how well organized your videos are!
I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate this series. I’m planning my first backpacking trip very soon. It’ll be a small 2-3 day hike, but I’m still nervous about it. I’m so happy you decided to upload this series the way you did.
There’s a lot of gear I have to purchase. I know you mentioned a Facebook page to buy used gear, but is there anywhere else to look for used gear if someone doesn’t have Facebook or a social media account? My RUclips account is all I have, & it’s all I want to be honest. I never was into FB or Twitter.
REI is a neat store. Not inexpensive but they explain the finest details for you, and measure you. (Like a personal Dixie :) )
REI Garage sales are once in a while where they sell used gear.
this week their having a big sale.
The candle in the background looks crazy close to the wall lol
i thought this too. watched this right to the end, great segment, thank you
I appreciate how detailed you are with your videos
Great series.. keep'em coming
Thanks a lot
When cooking with aluminum just avoid cooking acidic foods like tomato sauce for extended periods.
I like using moonshine as fuel so I have a choice warm my belly with hot food or warm my belly with a little shine! If you have a friend that makes it, shine is cheap!!
These videos are set up so well. And cover everything
Your videos are the best for beginners, you are answering questions that I did not know I had!
Stick stove here... 4oz total: stove and fuel for any length trip. Love it and will never go back! Emberlit Fireant titanium
Hi! I’m not sure if you’ll see this but are you still using the stick stove? Also, have you had rainy weather and had to use wet sticks? Did it work well? Thanks!
@@christyhammer4000 if bad weather's coming just carry the sticks you need if you know it will be hard to find them when you set up.... remember ur not carrying a fire's worth just a few oz to boil a can
usually not a problem
@@christyhammer4000 I am still using the stick stove, i have used it in rainy weather and it still works great, just need to be more careful collecting dryish fuel. I've also done most of my backpacking in the Smokey mountains (rainforest) so I'm used to collecting things in the rain. The insides of sticks are pretty dry unless they are sitting in a creek. I do carry an Esibt tablet as a backup just in case but have never used it (same one for the last 6 years).
LOL! Don't know why you'd want to use your moonshine for fuel? Spoken like a true Southerner!🤣
B Dickinson Guilty 😂
You mean spoken like a true sane person
@@Um_im_ryan Yes, that as well!
You bring the alcohol stove along to justify the moonshine, then you decide you don't feel like cooking that night.
@@TheInsomniaddict 🤔Then you just cook yourself!😉
Just found your videos, I'm from Australia so there are things that are irrelevant for our conditions yet there are tips and things that do cross over, binge watching in 3... 2... 1... 👍
I'm from Alabama and i have to say there are certain words you say and i love the way you say them. lol. Thanks for the videos. I'm learning a lot.
Would love to see a video about food spoilage. I've seen on your videos you eating what appear to be cold cut sandwiches. How long does that last without refridgeration? What about cured meats once opened along with hard cheeses.
Stoveless, I don't think I could ever do. Even on the hottest days in a Tennessee summer i'm eating a hot meal at night. One method of cooking you didn't touch on was freezer bag cooking. A method I use in the AM because i'm usually eating oatmeal and I hate cleaning up oatmeal. Methods, stove types, pot size & material are for the most part personal preference. I've been thru 8 different pots and 3 different pot materials. I settled on a 10cm Imusa aluminum mug with a Batchstove lid. At $16 shipped to my door it's also one of my cheapest kits and the weight is reasonable. I can cook a bag of Knors Sides, a 4.5 oz can of chicken & a quarter cup of shredded cheese in that size pot, which fills my belly at the end of the day.
Thanks Dixie. Always good info!
I like the yoga studio look of this video! 😊 But seriously, love your videos, even someone like me that has been camping and hiking for 30 years can learn something, or at the very least be reminded of something I have forgotten. Keep it up!
I use an MSR pocket rocket and it's an absolutely fantastic stove. I've never had a problem with it, and it boils water in a matter of minutes. The fuel canisters last so much longer than I ever thought they would, and hot coffee in the morning is an absolute game-changer.
That's good to know! That's the stove that's on my wishlist!
There’s an REI video about how many boils you can get out of those canisters. They estimate about 10 which is plenty for a weekend trip I reckon.
@@B3D5X Oh, that's good to know! I use the MSR stove and love it. I was told once that I could check the fuel level by floating it in water, but that seems like a waste of water LOL
Snow Peak also make an excellent trail stove.
For the woodstove option, you can carry a little bag of dry pieces of wood that you can use if everything is wet. I have the Vargo titanium wood stove and I love it. I can get my hands and feat warm around it too (because I live in Quebec, aka snow dump). Awesome videos Dixie!!!
I use an Esbit Stove works well, I also like the Vargo products.
@@trexmobile1 Agreed; Been using an Esbit for the past 4 years on all my trips, so versatile!
nomisaax I like the idea of wood but I think the whole state of California is fire free or am I wrong?
@@davidmcmahan7534 I think you're right about Cali!
I geel the same way about my Trail Designs Ti-Tri Caldera set. Incredible versitily for a little more weight and bulk, mostly bulk. But on a cold day of heavy rain, under a tarp, when you just want yo tske a zero and play cards, it is a soul-saver.
Super impressed with your videos. Recently started thinking on doing a longish trail given a friend started training to do the PCT. I may start with a short multiday, work towards the JMT then someday the PCT. All said though these videos are a huge resource to dreamers -and hopefully- doers alike. Ty! On the "need" for a stove, there's a huge psychological benefit to be said for warm food and drink imho. Once in the military on an all night wet & frigid ruck march, some leader had the foresight to plan for and offer the OCs hot chicken broth. It has been one of the best meals in my life.
I'm a camper/day hiker who wants to transition into doing some backpacking trips. I actually just bought a stove which I will use camping for now & eventually hope to use backpacking as well. I enjoy cooler weather and hot meals in general! Thanks again for these videos, they are a wonderful source of good info!!
A stove can be a hell of a fire starter in an emergency.
Great video and solid advice. My fav camp meals are Backpackers Pantry.
This is such an informational video thank you so much!
Your channel has inspired me to plan a backpacking trip, what a wealth of information your providing!
I would recommend starting off with a 1 or 2 night trip with easy/medium trail difficulties, and progress from there. I know a couple of people who decided on doing a multi-night trip on a difficult trail system on their first outting (maybe based on watching these videos?) and it just put them off from backpacking again because the trail/terrain was so difficult to hike. Anyway, good luck and have fun out there.
Your videos are so good! Thank you.
Carolyn hi,
I love your videos!
From Anaheim California
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I always carry a stove because I really like my hot coffee in the mornings. It's a big morale booster for me, even in the summer. I would carry my stove just so I can make coffee. But since I do carry it, might as well have a nice warm dinner at the end of the day. Cold soaking, in my opinion, tastes terrible. Think cold mushy food. You will still be able to get your calories but it won't be enjoyable. The only exception. I have found to this is oatmeal. In the summertime, cold soaked oatmeal can be pretty good.
Agree completely.....gotta have a stove, but then Dixie thinks backpack meals are tasty so, maybe that won't matter. I'm a foodie, I've spent a fortune trying dozens of backpack meals. Different brands, different types of foods. I've found NONE that are palatable, all have the consistency of canned dog food that has been microwaved and most don't smell any better either. I prefer to get creative with rice mixes, noodles mixes etc. Food is one of the simple pleasures in life. Mind you I do short trips , I'm no through hiker but I'll take the weight to have decent food. It's supposed to be fun....not practice for an apocalypse!
I'm glad you made this channel Dixie
Your preparation and delivery are remarkable, unlike most channels. You set a high standard. Unlikely I will be a backpacker, but you are so good I watch anyway.
Girl! You are really cranking those videos out!!!
And they're so good!
@@CarolynsRVLife never knew you were a subscriber here. Enjoy both Dixie and Carolyn
Yea! Dixie everyday 😂!
Thank you for your excellent videos.
Since you asked about the charms of cooking-free, and I've gone cooking-free quite a bit, and like it, here goes: If you calculate the extra time you spend cooking, or the time saved by not cooking, it is impressive, especially over months, years, or decades.
One key is to expand the possibilities, and to find enough no-cook foods that you actually enjoy.
Also, you can adapt your taste. I now genuinely enjoy many simple foods. Before, they had to be much less subtle, or much more strongly flavored. You naturally adapt. Less salt, for example: at first it seemed too bland, but now that has changed for me. Now "normal" levels of salt seem too salty. Similar is sugar or sweeteners.
Check the bins at a large natural foods stores for new things to try. And check ideas on the internet, including gorp recipes.
Sesame seeds mixed with honey, or even just plain - I really enjoy eating them.
Good, well designed portion-pack zipper lock bags are great. I really like the ones from Winco Foods. They are vertical rather than horizontal, and have measurement markings.
Asian food markets can be worth exploring. I really like roasted edamame (I get them at Winco, though, in the bulk section. They also have excellent bulk sunflower seeds, raw, roasted and unsalted (I love those), and roasted and salted. Also various types of bulk oats, good for muesli, among other things in bulk - like dried cherries, figs, dates, various types of honey, all kinds of granolas (the peanut butter one is great), cereals, flax seeds, dried okra (better than it might sound), and much more - all at excellent prices. I have no affiliation, by the way, I just like them, and like that they are employee owned. Good natural foods co-ops are similar, and good, but usually lack the wider range).
You can also learn to cook occasionally with just a fire, no pots to carry or clean or get sooty. Bread dough rolled and wrapped on a stick, for example. You can buy flour and baking powder for this, or a ready-to-go mix (at Winco or elsewhere). And there are other things you can do with a fire and no pots. Kabobs, roasted corn... More online.
The 'need' for hot food is largely autosuggestion, I have found, and one can take other courses. Or mix a little in if one likes.
Cooking-free can be excellent. I enjoy it, and don't feel deprived if I don't think along those lines.
Vive Viveka Thank you so much for the input and suggestions! I agree Asian food markets have great treasures 😃
@@HomemadeWanderlust Yes, Asian food markets have bean noodles which are gluten free, in so many varied forms. I'm experimenting no-cook at home to time the soak so its texture is just right. No need to soak all day.
Am loving this series, Dixie! Detailed and well-researched. Q: Have you ever experimented with freezer-bag-in-a-cozy cooking? Re: stoveless, guys do this all the time at home, cereal, sandwich, snacks, repeat. 😊
Hello Dixie, I always appreciate your timely and vital information. I just figured it out, you should be a t.v. Doctor. You always have great information for the outdoor enthusiast. Thank you again for the all you do to help the outdoors person. As always, be safe, take good care of yourself and, always, have fun. 🤗
Sand works really well for cleaning utensils. Just make sure your pots don't have some kind of protective layer or you'll scratch it off
yup, I use sand if available at the campsite to clean pots and utensils. i started doing that after seeing it in an old cowboy movie. lol
We used to do that, but not on aluminum, stainless steel only.
I rarely carry a stove in typical 3 season backpacking. In short, I'm lazy. After a long day of hiking the peaks I do not want to cook. Heck, I don't like cooking in the regular world. For coffee I mix 2 Starbucks Via with 2 Carnation instant breakfast, vanilla or chocolate and I get my coffee and breakfast quickly to go. I have fibromyalgia and it can be tough for me to motivate myself on the morning. I am a huge hot coffee girl at home, but I don't miss it on the trail. For lunches or dinners I do wraps, pb and beef jerky, trail mix, meal bars, tuna with mayo packs or whatever else that sounds good. I don’t even cold soak. It’s just easy and works for me. I don’t think I save any weight by not cooking. It’s just a convenience issue for me.
Thank you for your detail. Very useful info.
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Ms Dixie (slower Alabama boy here) you are a bright spot in this universe. Clearly brighter than the average bear, thank you for your calm enthusiasm and cogent content useful to so many.
I love cold soaking couscous on trail. It’s super easy and I just add a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil.
But I still bring a stove, because you know... coffee
It's really good with raisins and a little bit of cinnamon in it for breakfast
Brittany de Brentani Great idea! will have to try that. I’ve always thought of couscous as an evening meal. Now, that will change. 😊
Karen W I just bring an empty plastic peanut butter container and make it when I take lunch mid-day, cold soaking it. I keep it in a side pocket on the outside of my pack because I’m paranoid of it leaking.
I just use My old GI stove & heat tabs works for Me
Really great informative video!
I appreciate these videos so much. I have my first hike ever in May (3days) and I’m learning so much. Thank you!
~Alison B.
Alison Bradford Yayyy! I’m glad they’re helpful-thank you for watching :) I hope you have a great time on your first hike!!
Fresh food is always better despite the weight. First, you will eat it and second its way better for you and calories alone doesn't mean as much as proper nutrition.
100% agree I carry fruit and veggies out with me cause I'm sick literally from these bars and all this processed food is so unhealthy for you.
DIXIE are there still stops on trail or do you have to bring your own shine
Thanks for all the great info.
Really enjoying these series! Thanks for taling the time making these
Frank vano Thank you for watching!
It didn’t really realize that you can hike without a stove. I feel liberated now 🤠
I could never go stoveless. The optimus crux lite I carry is 2.5oz without the canister and I need my coffee hot when I'm waking up in the Rockies, and my dinner hot after that sun goes down and the temp plummets.
So my hats off to everyone that goes stoveless. You inspire my extra little tushy but I don't see myself converting. 😂❤
Lots of good videos Dixie and over a short period of time...I appreciate all you do for hikers. I have no experience with no-cook or cold-soaking backpacking meals but I am going stoveless this summer in order to try it out. My reasons are thus: I only tend to cook one meal a day when I'm backpacking anyway, so I end up bringing a stove, fuel, pot and extra water just to cook one meal after hiking all day. I think I'd like to leave all that home and just cold-soak my dinners. I'll let you know how it works out.
I was just looking this up yesterday for a bikepacking trip I am taking soon.
Anytime you talk about cooking fires you need to immediately add the caveat where applicable. Not every place you can hike and camp permits cooking fires, so it's important to inform people that they need to be fully aware of restrictions and plan accordingly. (Also: "Good Moonshine" lol)
I carry a wood stoves that slso burns alcohol and Isbit for that reason.
Finally answering the ever so popular question of "What did you eat?!"
i use the solo wood stove and it’s great 👍🏽 once you get used to getting it started
Good video, I love my stove because you don’t need to start a fire
I’m like you, need coffee to wake up in the morning and decaf tea at night
Happy trails😁