Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 You can do pizza, but you need an Outback Oven for that. There's a more natural freeze-dried meal that REI has (?) that's a bit tastier than Mtn. House, but bring extra salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumpster_Diver Posted November 8, 2002 Author Share Posted November 8, 2002 I will not be using any outback ovens. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allison Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 There is so much stuff you can make that tastes better, is cheaper, and weighs around the same, that I tend to avoid taking freeze-dried stuff. I suggest doing your research now in the off season, and then next year you will be eating like the king or queen you are with homemade stuff at a fraction of the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumpster_Diver Posted November 9, 2002 Author Share Posted November 9, 2002 What is the best brand of freeze dried meals and why? I've mostly eaten mountain house. I wish somebody had pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnnut Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 If you are interested in freeze dried brands, I like some of the selections from Backpacker's Pantry. They are the first ones that I am aware of to come out with Pud Thai. Tasty. They have two or more classes of product. The higher end line has more to recommend them in terms of flavor. A little more variety in terms of menu choices too. The next level down is more "americanized" menu items that folks from the company refer to as more "comfort food". It tends to be not quite as spicy or exotic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeclimb9 Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 I like the folks at Alpine Aire, and I like the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 just buy cous-cous and throw whatever you want in it...good carbs and cooks extremely quick with no simmer time...saves on fuel...ma 2 cents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skisports Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 alison is right do the research now and you will not have to mess with freeze dry food. By the way pizza is not very hard to make in the bc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allison Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 First thing you want to do is get one of your friends to invest in a food dehydrator so you can borrow it whenever you want to. Then try drying and sampling, or rehydrating, depending on the food, to see what works best. Couple of my favorite dirtbag dehydrator things: dried watermelon (thanks DW and Sayjay for the tip), you eat it dried like fruit leather dehydrated ground beef, fry and drain, using the leanest cut of GB you can find, dry, then reconstitute in the backcountry. Can be seasoned. De-lish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean_Lowery Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Mountain House has one meal that I always take with me now, their Lasagna. I think that is the one Mountain House meal that I'd vote for. Other than that one, most Mountain House meals (to me) are not overly attractive. Another brand you may not have heard of that has some really good tasting stuff is called 'Enertia'You can find them at http://www.trailfoods.com You have to order them although Der Sportsman in Leavenworth carries a few of their meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumpster_Diver Posted November 11, 2002 Author Share Posted November 11, 2002 I like some of those military meals. Poundcake is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin_Ristau Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Dehydrating your own food is a great way to go. I have had great success with corn, ground beef, and apple slices. Other veggies can be dehydrated as well but don't always taste the same after they have been reconstituted. Not bad, they will have a slightly rubbery texture. Rice makes for excellent, low bulk, light meals. Combine with ground beef and a handful of veggies. Curry spice will disguise some pretty bqd cooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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