Boil in bag food, travelling light
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Not sure if this is the right section for this but here goes.
I wonder if anyone has any recommendations for boil in the bag type meals for wild camping? The priority is to be able to pack as light as possible (in terms of cookware and gas) and to not have to faff around cleaning pans afterwards. So I like the idea of just boiling up a pan of water and pouring it into a packet and voila, 5 star dining (erm maybe).
I know go outdoors etc do loads of these type of things but ~£5 a pop is quite steep. Has anybody found any hidden gems along this line in Aldi, Lidl, or ethnic supermarkets or maybe mainstream supermarkets...?
I wonder if anyone has any recommendations for boil in the bag type meals for wild camping? The priority is to be able to pack as light as possible (in terms of cookware and gas) and to not have to faff around cleaning pans afterwards. So I like the idea of just boiling up a pan of water and pouring it into a packet and voila, 5 star dining (erm maybe).
I know go outdoors etc do loads of these type of things but ~£5 a pop is quite steep. Has anybody found any hidden gems along this line in Aldi, Lidl, or ethnic supermarkets or maybe mainstream supermarkets...?
Cheers folks. A few to look into already there thanks. There are actually a few of us on next trip so although there are plenty of people to do washing up, there is also either a few pans required or we'll need to keep washing between servings. Done a few of these trips before and the washing up bit is always a bit of a pain. Hence thinking of splashing out on something a little 'cleaner'. It's only really one/two nights of slumming it so gourmet is not essential.
Gad-Westy said:
Cheers folks. A few to look into already there thanks. There are actually a few of us on next trip so although there are plenty of people to do washing up, there is also either a few pans required or we'll need to keep washing between servings. Done a few of these trips before and the washing up bit is always a bit of a pain. Hence thinking of splashing out on something a little 'cleaner'. It's only really one/two nights of slumming it so gourmet is not essential.
Aldi Risotto. Honestly. Light, compact, filling, simple, delicious. Bung extra cheese and chorizo in for more flavour and calories.Can you tell I'm a fan?
Weight for weight cous-cous packets are the way ahead. I actually sat and worked out calories per gram for a number of packet meals; the Ainsley Harriot style came out top. Boiling water and something to eat out of (in my case a kids plastic bowl) is all you need.
You'll want something to go with mind; I tend to mix up a bag of cooked meats and chuck them in. They're fine for a couple of days.
You'll want something to go with mind; I tend to mix up a bag of cooked meats and chuck them in. They're fine for a couple of days.
chopper602 said:
Take a look at Army MREs on eBay
If you really do mean MREs they're the US version of British 24hr ration packs."Meals, Ready to Eat" aren't referred to as Meals Rejected by Ethiopians or Meals, Rarely Edible without good reason. They are cack. Horrible salty cack that's either bland beyond words or so spicey you'll need chilled bog roll.
The Brit 24hr rat packs are better. Not as good as they used to be but still better. Thing is, because they're not dried they can be very heavy for what they are.
Crossflow Kid said:
If you really do mean MREs they're the US version of British 24hr ration packs.
"Meals, Ready to Eat" aren't referred to as Meals Rejected by Ethiopians or Meals, Rarely Edible without good reason. They are cack. Horrible salty cack that's either bland beyond words or so spicey you'll need chilled bog roll.
The Brit 24hr rat packs are better. Not as good as they used to be but still better. Thing is, because they're not dried they can be very heavy for what they are.
I'm quite interested in these - just the job for bike rallies, especially with the heat packs. Do you happen to know the best/cheapest supplier - there is an astonishing number of ebay sellers."Meals, Ready to Eat" aren't referred to as Meals Rejected by Ethiopians or Meals, Rarely Edible without good reason. They are cack. Horrible salty cack that's either bland beyond words or so spicey you'll need chilled bog roll.
The Brit 24hr rat packs are better. Not as good as they used to be but still better. Thing is, because they're not dried they can be very heavy for what they are.
Dog Star said:
Crossflow Kid said:
If you really do mean MREs they're the US version of British 24hr ration packs.
"Meals, Ready to Eat" aren't referred to as Meals Rejected by Ethiopians or Meals, Rarely Edible without good reason. They are cack. Horrible salty cack that's either bland beyond words or so spicey you'll need chilled bog roll.
The Brit 24hr rat packs are better. Not as good as they used to be but still better. Thing is, because they're not dried they can be very heavy for what they are.
I'm quite interested in these - just the job for bike rallies, especially with the heat packs. Do you happen to know the best/cheapest supplier - there is an astonishing number of ebay sellers."Meals, Ready to Eat" aren't referred to as Meals Rejected by Ethiopians or Meals, Rarely Edible without good reason. They are cack. Horrible salty cack that's either bland beyond words or so spicey you'll need chilled bog roll.
The Brit 24hr rat packs are better. Not as good as they used to be but still better. Thing is, because they're not dried they can be very heavy for what they are.
Dog Star said:
Crossflow Kid said:
If you really do mean MREs they're the US version of British 24hr ration packs.
"Meals, Ready to Eat" aren't referred to as Meals Rejected by Ethiopians or Meals, Rarely Edible without good reason. They are cack. Horrible salty cack that's either bland beyond words or so spicey you'll need chilled bog roll.
The Brit 24hr rat packs are better. Not as good as they used to be but still better. Thing is, because they're not dried they can be very heavy for what they are.
I'm quite interested in these - just the job for bike rallies, especially with the heat packs. Do you happen to know the best/cheapest supplier - there is an astonishing number of ebay sellers."Meals, Ready to Eat" aren't referred to as Meals Rejected by Ethiopians or Meals, Rarely Edible without good reason. They are cack. Horrible salty cack that's either bland beyond words or so spicey you'll need chilled bog roll.
The Brit 24hr rat packs are better. Not as good as they used to be but still better. Thing is, because they're not dried they can be very heavy for what they are.
British issue ration packs are heavy with a ton of stuff you won't want. If you can I'd be looking for the individual packet meals, maybe from a surplus store or something.
There is a range of meals called Look What We Found which are apparently quite good.
I tend to take cous cous or similar and add chroizo etc as mentioned above though.
There is a range of meals called Look What We Found which are apparently quite good.
I tend to take cous cous or similar and add chroizo etc as mentioned above though.
gregs656 said:
British issue ration packs are heavy with a ton of stuff you won't want. If you can I'd be looking for the individual packet meals, maybe from a surplus store or something.
There is a range of meals called Look What We Found which are apparently quite good.
I tend to take cous cous or similar and add chroizo etc as mentioned above though.
I've just had one of these arrive courtesy of a friend....There is a range of meals called Look What We Found which are apparently quite good.
I tend to take cous cous or similar and add chroizo etc as mentioned above though.
All looks quite good!
It's a hell of a lot of food - and as you say heavy - for 24 hours, but I guess that's normal due to what someone in the field would be doing activity-wise.
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