10 Grocery Store Backpacking Meals🍲 - no dehydration!

[@ArsenicDrone]

I really like how short you made this. Straight to the point without unnecessary rambling.

[@KurtPapke]

Guess I’m just not a ramblin man ;-)

[@Jaaaaaffff]

Yes! I get so sick of videos with so much pointless talking at the beginning. We didn't find the video by accident. Give us the goods!

[@mireilledionne218]

@@Jaaaaaffff. I also dislike videos where there is a lot of scenery shooting at the beginning. I fast-forward to the essential :)

[@JamBot34]

I feel like I’m watching PBS on Saturday morning. Enjoyable presentation and clear quick points made.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks so much for taking the time to provide feedback. I like the PBS analogy!

[@willharvey1940]

You are a genius. I'm so tired of expensive, unrecognizable "backpacking meals". Your suggestions are so simple and useful that, over and over, I found myself thinking "why didn't I think of that?". Thank-you!

[@KurtPapke]

Thank you for your very positive comments! I hope you enjoy some of the meals I suggest in the video.

[@chrischungy]

ikr. each freeze dried meal is $10. With that, I can make 5 meals at Walmart.

[@informedscamp5059]

Glad to have found a video short simple and contains all the info! Thanks!

[@CrazyWhiteBoomer]

Thanks for producing and sharing this with the backpacking community.

[@KurtPapke]

@@CrazyWhiteBoomer you bet! Thanks for your gracious comment

[@t.davidgordon2425]

Very helpful; clear and efficient. Some of these are already my favorites, but several were eye-openers. Thank you so much. Be safe, and enjoy the outdoors.

[@KurtPapke]

@@t.davidgordon2425 thanks so much for your kind words, much appreciated!

[@spiffyg4939]

Great video! As a kid we used to take Chef Boy-Ar-Dee spaghetti kits, Top Ramen, Spam and Kraft Mac & Cheese on every backpacking trip. Imagine how much better we could have eaten if KZbin had been around in the 70s.

[@KurtPapke]

Chef Boy-ar-dee spaghetti - that takes me back! Thanks for your comments!

[@mikethezipper]

Wow, this is an amazing video. You get right into it, and present a bunch of well balanced meal options!

[@KurtPapke]

I’m glad you like it!

[@garyji]

Lots of practical and workable ideas…and short and to the point. Well done, sir.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!

[@somewhereonthetrail]

I've been doing a lot of research on new back[acking foods to try and this is the best video I've found on the subject so far. Thanks for sharing this!!

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks for your kind words! It's just a distillation of what I do on my trips.

[@cantrell0817]

You cover a lot of ideas in just over 3 minutes. Well done.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks! I try to keep my videos succinct, under 5 minutes if possible.

[@Scootchels]

Spot-on! Short and brilliant.

[@KurtPapke]

Thank you!

[@fabriziomaniaci91]

Thank you Kurt for your work, I really like your presentation and tips

[@KurtPapke]

Such kind words, thank you Fabrizio!

[@CryptoGuru369]

By far the best video of its kind I have seen thus far! Thanks so much for all the awesome ideas!

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!

[@MySgriblo]

Great information with no unnecessary repetition in dialogue ......thank you!

[@anniebunbun]

Short video but very informative! Thank you is not enough to show my gratitude ! You make my "budget adventures" become true!

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks so much for the kind words Annie, you made my day!

[@mik3mill3r11]

Thanks brother, you have some great ideas! I appreciate it and look forward to trying these out.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks Michael. It takes a little experimentation to find out which combos work for ya, so I recommend trying a variety of them.

[@dannyfubar3099]

Excellent post Kurt, liked the way you filmed the combos. Thank you for sharing.

[@KurtPapke]

Thank you for the specific feedback Danny, much appreciated.

[@bsdnfraje]

I have never had to SLOW DOWN a youtube video before. I always seem to be speeding them up. THANKS FOR THAT!

[@KurtPapke]

LOL! Thanks for the feedback, I find these type of comments very helpful.

[@patpaulson1108]

This is a FANTASTIC VIDEO! I will take these examples and Thank you for your effort! Good job!

[@KurtPapke]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@nickgrassie7775]

Great overview. Gets the mind rolling about options. Ranch mix powder, drink powders, and all kinds of trail mixes round out a sweet end to a meal. Great video.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks Nick! Yup, when you start assembling meals from the grocery, there's some great opportunities to get creative!

[@koconut12]

I love a cup of cocoa after a meal, rounds out a nice meal with something light and sweet, that and marshmallows weigh nothing

[@michaellafleur4146]

Good stuff Kurt. Enjoyed the brief, informative presentation. Thanks for posting!

[@KurtPapke]

You bet Michael!

[@HikeHuntHaul]

Thanks for the video Kurt! This was a huge help for me. I’m backpack elk hunting this fall and wanted to do better than mountain house meals. This video gave me some great ideas on variety, flavoring, and inexpensive options. Thanks again!

[@KurtPapke]

I *really* appreciate you taking the time and effort to provide feedback. It's what keeps me going :-)

[@soccerfillenfrance]

I would never had thought to take some of these items out on the trail with me. Thanks for the great video!

[@edbservicesllc]

Love your video so information. Taking my grandkids backpacking their first time next week. These meals will be very helpful and we'll have fun shopping for these as well. Cost effective 5* meals - Thank you!

[@KurtPapke]

Have a great trip with the grandkids! My grandson is only 3, not quite ready for backpacking yet!

[@jeromebullard6123]

Those flavored tuna and salmon packets are GOLD on the trail!!! No prep required!

[@davidpalmer3015]

Wow…tons of useful info in a little over 3 minutes. Thank you 👍🏻

[@KurtPapke]

You are welcome David!

[@ReverendRusty]

Great ideas! I've been getting bored with the expensive specialty brands and sometimes forget that the normal grocery store can do the trick. Thanks for the tips.

[@seewaage]

I used to backpack a lot in Colorado. I would do like you did -- I'd bring along a cans of tuna and the knorr rice packs to make my meals. Thanks for the great video!

[@KurtPapke]

Tuna is great on the trail!

[@leanncollier1229]

Thank you so much!! I am new to backpacking and hadn't realized the knorr creamy sides need the nido milk to prepare. Thanks for all the ideas. Also I didn't know the idahoan made SOUPS! Another idea I got from Homemade Wanderlust channel is dried mushrooms and seaweed added to Ramen. Some of the meals I plan to put together for backpacking include tortilla chicken soup, white bean chicken chili, corn cheddar potato chowder, and refried beans with minute rice, taco seasoning and fritos with cheese. I got the 49$ harmony house pack from REI that has about 18 different dried veggies including beans, potatoes, onions, peppers, and corn among others for these recipes.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks, you've got lots of good ideas there.

[@SammySantiagoIrizarry]

Thanks Kurt!!! You open my eyes. I thought I will be starving while hiking. Thanks!!!

[@KurtPapke]

No need to starve…!! It’s much easier to assemble simple meals than many people believe.

[@hotpepper7782]

Simply the best... your are a genius

[@KurtPapke]

LOL! Thank you for your kind words!

[@DrewBoswell]

Well done video, Kurt. Some of these I've tried. Some I hadn't thought of. Thanks for the thought starters.

[@tikisailor]

Straight forward, great ideas. Thanks. I know I'll be trying some of these.

[@KurtPapke]

@@tikisailor I appreciate the feedback!

[@srrtbb]

Wow, this is awesome. Forget camping I can eat this when I have no food!! Thanks.

[@johnwigren2497]

Be careful.. it's high on sodium.🤪

[@Youlises95]

Thank you sir. I love camp cooking but like to keep my meals light. I'm horrible with making my own meals up; so, know that I greatly appreciate the work you put in this video!

[@KurtPapke]

Hey, thanks ulises! I appreciate your feedback.

[@arctodussimus6198]

Good suggestions. 👍🏻 Been making my own “MRE’s” for a long time. I like to combine a small pouch of chicken with a pouch of cup-o-soup for a nice hot lunch.

[@KurtPapke]

Yup, I do the chicken pouch regularly.

[@keisegarra2936]

Thank you! Going to Glacier in two days!! Excited for my meals

[@KurtPapke]

@@keisegarra2936 Wonderful, have a great trip!!

[@ywsfuj]

Very helpful and straightforward. Self made Walmart mountain house is a good idea.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks. I used Walmart as an example here, but I actually gather my ingredients from a whole set of stores: Trader Joe's, etc.

[@jspate61]

Thank you for opening my eyes! Two thumbs up. Cheers from Montreal QC

[@KurtPapke]

One of my favorite cities!

[@RiptideRigo]

Extremely helpful to us. We plan on camping for the first time and are learning a lot from videos like yours.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks so much for your kind comments. Best of luck on your new adventure!

[@djinkentertainment]

Well I have my next 10 camping meals planned out lol:) thank you for sharing!

[@thomasmckay9878]

Great ideas! I am looking for low sodium options(heart) but great to feed campers!

[@KurtPapke]

Yeah, tough to find off-the-shelf items that are low in salt!

[@bodhi974]

I have used all those items in my pack except for the potato soup. Nice addition of tuna or salmon. That dish was just added to the mix. Thanks

[@whitesalmon0925]

Simply amazing! And very useful!

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks!

[@jrreed6992]

Great ideas Kurt, it's nice to have options and mix up meals. Jim

[@KurtPapke]

You bet!

[@nicksam5518]

This is where simple creatives can impact a GENERATION of practical backpackers. I totally use a few 'Mt H' type dinner meals- so you nailed it- they are $$ and full of junk. I love to offset my backpack pantry with alternatives! Great vid!!!!!

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks Nick! I buy a MH dinner occasionally if I'm rushed for time, nothing wrong with that.

[@bmac2531]

This is a great “to the point” video! Great job!!

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks Brandon. I try and make these as brief as possible, but no briefer ;-)

[@justalurkr]

As someone living in a wildfire-adjacent Pacific Rim earthquake fault zone, I must say these look like some good emergency food supplies, too.

[@KurtPapke]

Very true!

[@Shane-Singleton]

They are. Just make sure to keep an eye on your expiration dates and rotate out/eat as needed. I like to snack on these Bumble Bee tuna packets and they're only good ~18 months out or so. If you're picking them up to go camping a few days from purchase no big deal. But could be a big deal for a long term food storage situation.

[@treyroberson7296]

thanks, need more meal plans layed out like this

[@ericdrews5050]

Great ideas! Never knew about the angel hair pasta not needing cooking

[@sitbone3]

It does. That's what the "add boiling water" is for. Then you have to let it set for at least 5 minutes.

[@ndanieltx]

It does require cooking just not at a boil. What is great about thin angel hair noodles is it is fuel efficient. Just bring the water to a rolling boil dump in and cut the heat. Nice when you are taking 11 day Continental divide trip and need to watch fuel usage.

[@roberttrinies7698]

Couscous is the best!😋

[@Super64heavy]

I did enjoy this vid. I have done some of the combinations: like Spam & grits, Tyson chicken w/ ramon or even added to dehydrated meals...its all good. But you revealed more options. Thanks! Happy Hiking

[@KurtPapke]

Great to hear, thanks for the comments!

[@CretinH]

The flavored tuna packs are my go-to I just squeeze the sides until it's in small chunks and slowly dump it in my mouth

[@markt.282]

Thanks for the ideas Kurt. This was exactly what I was looking for. Excellent video!

[@KurtPapke]

Glad you found what you were looking for!

[@OFFROADRUNNER101]

I’ve been using these same products for years now!! Great video!!!

[@hoser7706]

Uou can get single serve pouches of chicken now. Add one of those to potatoes w gravy and stuffing or cheese sauce and curds. Bisto make instant gravies and cheese sauces too.

[@KurtPapke]

@@hoser7706 great ideas!

[@roberttrinies7698]

I always bring powdered miso soup in the single serving packets. I enjoy this while waiting for my meal to hydrate,and it helps curb the hunger.✌️

[@KurtPapke]

That’s a great idea! I assume you get them from an oriental grocery?

[@roberttrinies7698]

@@KurtPapke I can usually find them in the Asian section at most supermarkets.

[@SamwiseOutdoors]

I like the instant polenta idea. Thanks for the tips!

[@KurtPapke]

SierrAlphaTango instant polenta is great stuff, though it can be a little tough to finder at the grocer.

[@Cederuiter]

I loved this video! Unfortunately we don't have Walmart in The Netherlands, and I don't eat meat, but you gave some great suggestions, thank you for that.

[@KurtPapke]

Yeah, I didn’t really target this video to vegetarians....

[@got2kittys]

Carrying a good sized bottle of quality cooking oil is a light weight way to add many calories to small meals backpacking. I like good olive oil. Goes in oatmeal, soups, the instant potatoes you mentioned. Also readily cooks any food you've foraged without using your water.

[@KurtPapke]

Yep, the plastic bottle sitting on the paper toweling is olive oil, and is critical in any couscous meal. Haven't tried cooking in EVOO w/o water, but interesting idea!

[@got2kittys]

Kurt Papke I just meant frying things. Very simple. Wilted greens, the ocasional trout maybe.😉

[@Flatliner04]

Great Video.Just the help I was looking for

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks for the feedback Henry! Glad to hear it helped you out.

[@timtalkstrash]

A couple of great ideas here. I have tried variations on these with Knorr packets ($1.00!). Idahoan taters are trail gold. Thanks Kurt.

[@KurtPapke]

Glad you picked up something new Tim! I haven’t been doing a lot of the Knorr packets lately, not sure why.

[@Shane-Singleton]

I love the Idahoan mashed potatoes, Spam, and individual serving flavored chicken pouches. I used to eat the Tuna pouches all the time but have been burnt out on them lately. Going to have to try the stuffing and the "spamen".

[@KurtPapke]

Great time of year to try Spamen for lunch or a light dinner. Nothing better than hot pork fat on a cold day!!

[@robertphillips93]

Thanks for a succinct and helpful overview. I was excited at first when you covered good sources of fat, for two reasons: fats are the densest macronutrient calorie source; I've been enjoying the many benefits of low carb eating for more than a year, and was hoping someone had undertaken the task of translating that ethos into field menus! Ah well, I'll continue to keep an eye on the suitability of my daily fare for trail use. P.S. Modern sardine and kipper cans are also much lighter candidates than they once were.

[@KurtPapke]

Robert Phillips I just finished a 6 day backpack and my buddy carried a lot of tinned seafood. I need to make more use of it.

[@BM205]

Thanks for a great video! I've tried most of em but never the stuffing. Great tip can't wait for Thanksgiving on the trail now!

[@KurtPapke]

It's a VERY filling meal!!

[@roberttrinies7698]

One of my favorites,I usually use half of a package per meal.

[@andresousaphotography2528]

Great video, this is how I’ve done it for years. I also add some fresh carrot and celery, bring it whole and chop on the trail to add some freshness. Also, add hard cheeses that last and shelf summer sausage.

[@KurtPapke]

Good to hear Andre!

[@sarahferguson0]

My family is planning a week long camping trip. Even though car camping provides much more space for packing food i don't want to spend my vacation cooking and cleaning and our car is mid-sized so we are a bit limited on space. I think using backpacking meals is a great idea. We do go all out for breakfast but these meal ideas will be fabulous for lunches and dinners. I've learned so much about ways to car camp more efficiently by watching backpacking videos. We're also a bit of a minimalist family when it comes to camping so we tend to camp with just the basics anyway. I'd rather have a good comfortable sleep system than lots of pots and pans.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks for the comment Tesa, I enjoyed reading about your story.

[@patrickdonohue2601]

Nice selection of lightweight. compact, low cost trail food.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks Patrick! I'm leaving for the Grand Canyon tomorrow, and taking some of these meals along.

[@totallyunmemorable]

As someone who has done more than a few hikes lasting several months at a time, I wish there were more healthy pack foods. All this processed food is not good for you. But I too get all of my food from grocery stores. And there is certainly a lot more variety nowadays than in my backpacking heyday.

[@KurtPapke]

@@totallyunmemorable couldn’t agree with you more!

[@alena1vlog474]

This was an incredibly helpful video! Thank you so much

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@steveturner3999]

I have used almost all these products. I take the rice, stuffing and mashed potatoes and divide them into 1serving portions then place them in vac seal bags. Make the bag large enough to mix them in and a pot can be left behind for some trips.

[@KurtPapke]

Yep, breaking them down to single serving portions makes great sense. I do that with the mashed potatoes and potato soup mixes.

[@MountainFisher]

ln 1972 we hiked the JMT with one resupply in Mammoth. Carried a bunch of Instant rice as regular doesn't cook through up high without taking a long time. l also carried a 5 lb slab of Canadian bacon, so that was our cooking grease for the trout and blue grouse that we supplemented our diet with. Also bullion cubes, spaghetti mix packages as well and pancake mix. My friend brought bread mix too and we had that with dehydrated meats. Don't forget the jello either.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks for your story! I have a package of instant jello pudding in my supply bin that I've been meaning to try for a while, some folks do swear by it.

[@latitude918]

Good quick video. I like my own dehydrated meals, but sometimes they can be a lot of work. Asse,bling my own meal can be done the day before the trip. Thanks for the recipe ideas, Kurt.

[@KurtPapke]

I dehydrate some of my meals as well, but especially on car camping trips where weight isn't as much of an issue I'll use more off-the-shelf foods.

[@leonorhernandez7079]

Wow I’ve been looking for soemthing like this and food ideas and out of all the survival videos you are the only one who did this and gave recipes. I like this and it is how I pack because I’m not spending $10 on an more for two people for a week, makes no sense. But this does. I also take a free ramen out of the packaging then crush them and place them in freezer bags in my buyout pack. Thank you!

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks for the positive comments Leonor - happy camping!

[@justalurkr]

I did not know that about angel hair pasta! Thanks!

[@jonwlindberg]

Snappity. This was great. If there's a list to post that would be super convenient but, regardless, I'm gong to try some of these. Thanks.

[@grahambullick2769]

This absolutely is a great video filled with great ideas. Good job thabks

[@KurtPapke]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@samuelrossi5192]

Great video wish I could like it twice :)

[@KurtPapke]

Why thank you, that's very kind!

[@DavidThomas-sv1tk]

Great info, tightly edited. Thank you. I love all the arm-chair commenters, "That's so much salt and sugar, you should eat 15 pounds of kale each day like I do as I sit here in my yurt doing yoga and watching youtube." Versus people who actually thru-hike, most of whom converge on solutions similar to yours. I'm packing now for the week in the Aleutians and am heavy on the soups and pasta sides and tortillas plus cheese for making wraps. I tend to go light on the protein because the local caribou taste just like reindeer.

[@KurtPapke]

Have a great Alaska trip, and thanks for your comments!

[@Nel33147]

Great info. Extremely helpful for SHTF ! Clicked and subscribed. 😊

[@KurtPapke]

@@Nel33147 Much appreciated!

[@BackcountryForward]

Wow thanks so much. Just starting our journey into the Backcountry. We’ll be covering this in a video as we learn. This is so helpful! Unfortunately lots of the “pouch” protein products aren’t available in Canada. ☹️

[@KurtPapke]

There's always Amazon!

[@abibarham395]

very helpful!! thanks :) i'm australian so i'm not sure what the american equivalent of this looks like, but i also love to eat shelf stable curries designed to be put in the microwave whilst hiking. all i do is cut the corner of the bag off and boil the bag in water for 2-5 minutes. definitely worth a go if you want an easy meal with great flavour.

[@KurtPapke]

I've looked at some of these, and they seem delicious, but since they are not dried they are quite heavy. Great for a a trip that's only a couple of days long where food weight is not a big issue, but as the hike gets longer and you are carrying more days of food they can get pretty heavy! Thanks for your comment!

[@adrianmacklin418]

Rice/ marinara powder/ olive oil/ whatever meats u like and thats alwasy my favorite meal on trail

[@JD_79]

Awesome video, thanks!

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks for watching JD!

[@caseysr.sectionhiker8372]

Well done. Meat eaters have a plethora of choices & a variety of options. Vegetarians not so much, but it can be done. The side dishes you mention and some work at home with a good dehydrator help but you cant escape the extra prep time. Still, being a well-fed & trail wise veggie, is much easier than in the past.

[@KurtPapke]

Yes, I have a niece who is a vegan and it blows me away how much effort she expends on meal planning, shopping, etc. I actually do a blend of off the shelf and dehydrator ingredients in most of my meals.

[@naomibrown7785]

Am vegetarian. Dont do spam or bacon or any pork or Beef options. It IS limiting! However, there ARE some good options. Prepared meats have Lots of undesirable ingredients. One must work at this, but 100% possible.

[@lahai1dj]

brilliant! will rewatch regularly.

[@KurtPapke]

Thanks David!

[@bill84345]

Best camping food video ever!

[@KurtPapke]

LOL, thanks Bill!

[@lazmotron]

Great video, great channel.

[@KurtPapke]

Lazaro Monteagudo thanks for the feedback!

[@tracey1013]

The like the idea of minute rice. I was cooking rice and then added it to meals then dehydrating it. I'm making my meals right now for this summers trips and that idea will save me some time. Thanks.

[@KurtPapke]

Minute rice can be added to soups, stews, chili, etc. Adds calories, low weight, indestructible, rehydrates quicker than almost anything. OK, it's slower than Idahoan mashed potatoes, they are really quick!!

[@reneecase8678]

this is a great video I wish it included a shopping list

[@KurtPapke]

Great idea!

[@bongothom]

Great video, thanks for posting.

[@navelaviator18]

Love this video! Thank you! I just wish there was a list of ingredients or a list of meals with the ingredients per meal in the description area.

[@KurtPapke]

That's a great idea, thanks for the feedback!

[@navelaviator18]

@@KurtPapke You're awesome man. Keep up the great work!

[@toguidver9841]

You can Tune a guitar, and you can tuna fish ! Great backpacking review, I usually freeze my first night meal so when I get there it's thawed out.. Usually beef stew.

[@KurtPapke]

Yeah, the frozen beef meal the first night is a classic with canoe paddlers because the weight penalty is less in a canoe.

[@toguidver9841]

@@KurtPapke ... I freeze it in vacuum seal and after I eat it the weight is gone ! The same w/ steaks, I marinate them and vacuum seal so it's ready to go, my version of MRE's. But Taste a Lot Better.= TLB's ---In cold weather I'll carry 4 meals of- 8oz steaks are 2lbs - Potatoes & corn.another 1 lbs.equals 3lbs for 4 "Good" meals is worth the extra 3lbs = no biggy!- An army travels on its stomach

[@ZebraActual]

Instant grits with the bacon bits and some cheese is an awesome breakfast! Nice vid, what are those 'egg crystals' you were talking about for the egg drop soup?? How do you make that?

[@KurtPapke]

Good question. They are OvaEasy eggs and you can get them very reasonably on Amazon.

[@denisejacoby8336]

@@KurtPapke how do you make that Egg Drop Soup?

[@KurtPapke]

@@denisejacoby8336 Make up a pot of chicken ramen soup. Separately add water and mix up the Ovaeasy scrambled eggs, then pour the eggs into the hot soup while stirring. If desired, add a packet of soy sauce from a chinese takeout meal.

[@robertborsari6056]

Well done I will look closer . I use some of these already Thanks ..

[@KurtPapke]

I'd expect that a number of these are already on peoples' menus, no surprise there. My goal was to get folks thinking "outside the box" a little bit and try some new ingredients and combinations. Thanks for watching and providing feedback!

[@RickKepple]

I used to have a recipe for something that I called, Bannock, but it wasn't the true mixture. Mine was sort of like homemade complete pancake mix, but with raisins, nuts, powdered milk and a little bran. Back in those days, I weighed out the portions. It was fun. Miss those days.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

There are lots of hiker bannock recipes on the web. You can use healhty ingredients and even add some fiber and other nutrients. Prepack at home and cook for dinner on the trail. Thanks for the reminder about bannock bread.

[@sicboy83]

Just completed half dome yesterday. Looking towards a multi day hike in the future. Thanks for the meal tips

[@KurtPapke]

Good for you! Half-dome can be pretty scary!

[@barondavis5692]

Great post! I never go to Walmart for so many reasons. I’ve looked at these items in my super market but they don’t have near the selection of Walmart. Humm...

[@KurtPapke]

Yeah, there are a few things that I can only find at Walmart like the Idahoan soups, and I really like those.

[@micahhowell4432]

Some great ideas!

[@charlesmunson3232]

Approx 2500 calories per person: Breakfast: 1.5 c museli with 2 tbs oil and .25 c protein powder Lunch: 4oz jerkey. Make your own with lean turkey or lean ground beef. It's really easy with a dehydrator. dinner: 1 c white minute rice (dry) 1 c instant refried beans (dry) 2tbs oil Two days of food this way packs down smaller than my extra clothes (which consist of shorts socks undies and one set of thermals) coffee, snickers and fruit, all of which I recommend, are extra 😅 . No dry milk needed, only water to rehydrate beans and rice and to moisten the breakfast, about 3 cups total.