3 Easy and Yummy Backpacking Breakfasts | Camp Cooking with Chef Corso

[@timmo971]

Best little hike vid I’ve seen for a while honestly

[@dadainthip]

I battle high blood pressure so the pre-made dehydrated meals are fine as an occasional treat or if it's just an overnight. But they're sodium bombs and I just want to steer clear of them. These three breakfasts are great in that I can control the sodium levels. Thanks for posting this one!

[@BackpackingTV]

Yeah most backpacking meals are brutal on sodium. Glad we could help you with some great alternatives!

[@danw8012]

Chef Corso, what a fantastic person. And the food. Yeah man. This will make my longer trips so much better. And its actually nutritious. Win win. Legends both of you

[@BackpackingTV]

Chef Corso is great! I learned so much from him!

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

Fantastic! That's the guy you want on your backpacking trip -- a real live chef!! (and someone who knows how to read a map)

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

The entire video all I could think was....These guys need a camp chair.

[@BackpackingTV]

haha, what do you think was in the back of my mind while filming?!

[@88WhiteRhino]

It's funny you guys would mention that because I'm in the midst of testing my own idea for a folding backpack frame that becomes a chair. Would anyone be interested? For the record not a Amazon Employee looking to make money just an ex steel fabricator who loves the outdoors.

[@roberttrinies7698]

My knee hurt watching this !

[@stickyprickle]

I must admit that I wasn’t expecting much from this but you have really raised the bar for trail food. Hope there are some dinners and lunches.

[@BackpackingTV]

Glad we could exceed your low bar! And yes, more coming!

[@stickyprickle]

@@BackpackingTV Can’t wait. Thank you for introducing me to chef Corso and Montyboca.

[@ms7fam433]

Thanks for introducing more people to Chef Corso. His meal ideas use so many fresh and de-hydrated foods to give hikers an alternative to packaged meals. Use the ideas you like, disregard the ideas you don't, and keep hiking!

[@BackpackingTV]

That's the way to do it!

[@klb6910]

I did not see this elsewhere. For eggs, get fresh unwashed farm eggs. They do not need to be refrigerated as anyone that has lived in Europe can tell you. American grocery store eggs have had their protective layer washed off requiring refrigeration.

[@OldExodus]

All I can is WOW!!!! Great video! Seems the possibilities are endless

[@amywert8088]

My son would love this. When he went to Ranger School years ago, you had to bring your own food and the camp would go over it to make sure you had a reasonable amount of food value in there. His tote of food was the talk of the camp! He added coffee beans to his tropical trailmix snack and used it for night watch. Honestly don't remember what else he took though.

[@barrycagle3657]

Love the videos that you do with Chef Corso! That guy is awesome!

[@Mrjrose01]

I've made the grits (polenta) with cheese, bacon and eggs a couple of times. The first time was using the Jiffy mix. This was VERY sweet, plus there was an aftertaste of the baking powder that's in the mix-no thanks. Second time I used medium ground yellow corn meal, and this gave a much better texture and savory flavor, IMO. Used Ova Easy egg crystals premixed with water in a ziploc. Instead of purchasing precooked bacon I used Nueske's, cooked in the oven, blotted well to remove excess fat. Nueske's is fairly lean anyway, so this is an excellent bacon to use. Stir the bacon in about 30 seconds before you take the pot off your stove, otherwise the bacon ends up too soft.

[@miken7629]

Excellent suggestions. I just tried freezer bag cooking 1/3 cup cornmeal + salt and added 1 cup boiling water. Then I added cheese and bacon pieces. 200 calories cornmeal+ 115 calories cheese + 60 calories bacon = 375 calories. Delicious. Just added to my standard meal options. I had done it with mash potatoes before, but the cornmeal is a great option.

[@BackpackingTV]

Nice! You're making your own backpacking meals. That's empowering!

[@jcflan84]

Yes! This content is awesome. More please!

[@BackpackingTV]

Heck yeah! More coming!

[@colinbraden679]

Pro trick : watch movies on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.

[@rayemmitt5624]

@Colin Braden Definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone} for years myself :)

[@gradytimothy1923]

@Colin Braden yup, have been using Flixzone} for since november myself =)

[@spefix5447]

@@colinbraden679 oh no not a comment bot

[@st-gelaisfrancois2382]

I Will totally try the third one !!look so good!maybe a video about the "dark side"of cooking....cleaning dishes in the outdoors??!!wath are your tricks ?

[@BackpackingTV]

Cleaning dishes isn't as hard as you might think. We discuss this in an upcoming video, so stay tuned!

[@Tiger-789]

@@BackpackingTV Did you end up releasing that video?! I'd love to know more

[@toneyjohnson8910]

This is amazing can't wait to try them.

[@amygodward4472]

Great video as always ☺ thankyou to you both. Looking forward to discovering more in chef Corso's cookbook!

[@fire7side]

Nice to see someone cooking in a pot instead of a bag. Simpler to have one with a large diameter and lower.

[@gerardogarcia-trio3572]

What a great ideas, thanks a lot.

[@BLohr707]

Hail yeah! The channel I’ve been looking for.

[@BackpackingTV]

Welcome!

[@peterfagley772]

Great show, wished I had seen this last year. Thank you!

[@BackpackingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@laidbacktraveler2580]

The Power Chia Bomb IS da bomb on long, transpac flights! Just don't cal it the bomb! The trick to get it past TSA as a non-liquid is to make it with frozen fruit - then freeze the whole thing the night before your flight. Pack it well in your carry on. When your hungry 2 hours later it will have defrosted. I sometimes spon some of my coffee into it when I get impatient.

[@melissa7777]

Thank you! very clever long life cooking ideas

[@jle6404]

We bake our bacon in hot 425 oven on sheet pan about 15 mins at home then blot dry and freeze in zip lock for whenever needed . It heats up quick without mess and you don't need store bought pre-cooked

[@amythinks]

I was just thinking of looking up a method for storing pre-cooked bacon. They really mark it up. Glad to know it works.

[@RavenWindrunner]

I was looking for alternatives to just oatmeal packets, I definitely think I'll try the the chia seed one, looks great.

[@EmptyWalletReview]

as a beginner i never would have thought of any of this thank you

[@GIRLplusDOGAdventures]

Best powdered eggs are OvaEasy egg crystals...by a long shot! Texture and flavor are spot on and I can eat these on their own with just some salt and pepper.

[@BackpackingTV]

I gotta try these! Thanks for the rec!

[@Oldsparkey]

The dehydrated Eggs I found and really like because they are nothing but dehydrated Eggs. The are the OvaEasy Egg Crystals. The only thing you can't do with them is to have sunny-side eggs. I hate cleaning pots or any cookware when camping. That is why I like the Freezer Bag Cooking Method. I make my meals at home , pack them and then enjoy home cooking on the trail. Cook in the bag , eat from the bag , toss bag in trash bag when done and the final cleanup is licking the spoon.

[@NiCHOLiCiOUS]

He's the man!!

[@MrDoncarnage]

I saw few videos with Chef Corso and I am amazed by his knowledge and it all looks so elegant and easy 😳 thing is, we dont have few of those ingredients here in central EU ( like beef jerky ) and few of those ingredients are high on price. Love this though and Im going to try some of his recipes on Primus Lite XL. Is there any way how to get my paws on those 2 books he has here in europe? Cheers and keep doing this, its very inspiring

[@darylroddy112]

These are amazing meals! Where can I find more content like this from the chef in particular

[@BackpackingTV]

MontYBoca.com. There are LOTS of great recipes there, and Chef Corso also has a couple of pocket trail cookbooks you can buy.

[@lisamarengo8482]

yum!

[@jkibble98]

Thumb up for Chef Corso, please link to his channel too

[@BackpackingTV]

Yes! He's great. kzbin.info/door/mY1o_LlD99cwGog6LRVnWA

[@lisaray6493]

Really helpful. Thanks. I can get healthier options at Moms organic market or Whole Foods. Adding dehydrated eggs is brilliant

[@BackpackingTV]

Yay! Glad you found this helpful!

[@edmillington6942]

Hi Eric. A bit late to the party on this video. I don't believe Chef gave the water:food ratio for the Ghia Bomb cold soak. Do you know?? Thanks. I really want to try that 1,000 calories to start the Trail in the morning. ALSO...good job with Dan in the Canyon. He's alive because you were there.

[@richardaqui3039]

Random question but what shoes are you wearing?

[@arildhalvorsen]

Thank you for very useful video. Breakfast #2, The power chair bomb, what are the mixing ratios?

[@BackpackingTV]

I believe he offers the recipe ratios on his website at MontyBoca.com

[@rdh2059]

Let's be a bit more realistic for a moment... Instant oatmeal packet - 150 calories. Usually eaten with 1/2 cup powdered milk - 300 calories. When backpacking I usually have 2 of these each morning, so that's 900 calories, which realistically isn't that far off calorie-wise...

[@ryanmacwilliams8251]

New to backpacking and how do you clean your cooking gear in the field?

[@BackpackingTV]

Check out the Tailgate food video, we cover it briefly. But I'll do one just on cleaning soon.

[@dubo2057]

You could also use bacon jerky from Walmart

[@BackpackingTV]

Totally! Great idea.

[@markfoy7984]

Starting out I thought this was going to be a total bust. Now I think I'll give it a try.

[@BackpackingTV]

Glad we got you through!

[@907-q7u]

Any concerns about backpacking with cooked egg like he mentioned? I thought even hardboiled eggs shouldn't go more than a couple/few hours without refrigeration before turning into a colon buster bomb. I'm also curious about cheese and how long those will last out on the warm/hot trail.

[@BackpackingTV]

It depends on conditions of course, but if it's not super hot, cheese, hard boiled eggs, salami, etc, can last 1-3 days without refrigeration. Just keep your pack in the shade as much as possible.

[@lisaphares2286]

If you get eggs from a hobbyist or small farm, you can ask if they vaccinate their chickens for salmonella, if they do you can buy unwashed eggs from them that if fresh can sit at room temp for a month and still be good. Just DON’T WASH THEM! They have a coating on the outside that protects the inside from bacteria. They do this with eggs in Europe. They don’t refrigerate their eggs in grocery stores or home bcz they don’t need to. If you feel the need to wash before cracking, then it’s ok, but if you wash it you must refrigerate it if you’re not using it right away. If you boil the eggs, then you need to treat them like regular eggs and refrigerate them.

[@michaelanderson6997]

Where did you get the chesse packets? I have never seen solid single serving cheese packets in store.

[@BackpackingTV]

Chef Corso came up with those. I'm not sure. I'll have to ask!

[@inotleks]

Those little cheese packs by Tillamook Cheese are everywhere in the PNW. Might be able to find them online if you are elsewhere in the world. www.amazon.com/Tillamook-Tilla-Moos-Cheddar-Portions-75-oz/dp/B00O03SYSS

[@adzcraig]

Which oil packet? Never seen or heard of oil in a packet here in the UK. What kind of oil?

[@MarieSunesen]

I use a tiny nalgenebottle for the oil. Holds several servings and no risk of leaking, plus it goes in the dishwasher when I come home.

[@prej1741]

Don’t think I’ll ever be camping but interesting to watch. What if a bear sniffs ur food out?

[@prej1741]

@überguy u could be right

[@BackpackingTV]

There's definitely no bears where we are. But even if we were cooking in bear country, we'd be alright with some general precautions, cook away from camp, hang food between two trees overnight, carry bear spray, etc. But in general wildlife steers clear of humans. You'll be alright out there!

[@GarouLady]

any chances of getting the nutritional facts for those recipes?? Being diabetic I need to know the carbs, fats and proteins of things before I eat them.

[@BackpackingTV]

Hello! Thanks for your recent comments on nutrition. There is more detailed information that Chef Corso provides about his recipes at MONTyBOCA.com Let me know if you find what you need.

[@prej1741]

Do bears come around while ur cooking?

[@josephhesselgrave7112]

No No No , grits are not just grounded corn. The mature kernels are soaked in lye or another alkali for several days to remove the hard hull, resulting in a grain called hominy. It is then ground .. so, NOT CORN MEAL !

[@rejn1420]

How about some recipes without buying a cookbook.

[@bradleybarton9064]

Great ideas but ill cook and you clean!!!! Honestly, its the cleaning. I stick with what will cook in a mylar bag.

[@christopherwalker1753]

Is there a ingredient list available with preparation instructions?

[@BackpackingTV]

Yes! Chef Corso has an awesome book of recipes that includes ingredients, instructions, and nutritional information. Check out montyboca.com

[@christopherwalker1753]

@@BackpackingTV thank you! I noticed the link after asking the question. I’ve subscribed to their channel.

[@PeteD]

I know he's trying to simplify things, but Masa is definitely not the same as polenta

[@BackpackingTV]

What's the difference?? I have no idea.

[@PeteD]

@@BackpackingTV Masa is made with corn, true, but it goes through a process called nixtamalization which is essentially an alkaline bath applied to the whole kernal (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixtamalization). The resulting product is then ground into Masa Harina. Theres a case to be made that Masa is better than grits or polenta because nixtamalization improves the nutritional value of the corn kernal. In the end though you can strill make something texturally similar to polenta/grits with masa :)

[@jamesyoung9763]

My first thought too - the lime process (nixtamalisation) completely changes how it reacts to water. Try making an enchilada / taco out of polenta and see how much fun you have 😆

[@kratino]

I'm just thinking cinnamon. . .

[@kristymoore7052]

Looks yummy, but the clean up. Yuck. Would probably try in a freezer bag.

[@BrianAustin74]

Looks yummy but the idea of cleaning up melted cheese on the trail isn’t super appealing.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Watch them carbs.

[@BackpackingTV]

like a hawk.

[@tickman9183]

Chia bomb weight 150gr, this is no way is has 1000 calories, maybe 600-700 and even this is hardly possible

[@coreybiggs8626]

Ummm...NO. Cornmeal, grits and polenta are NOT the same--cousins maybe, but not the same. The difference is the corn used, and the degree of grinding. If its the same, then try making cornbread using polenta or grits.

[@BackpackingTV]

Of course there are differences. And we talked about them. But Chef Corso was just trying to simplify things here.

[@trishna_6815]

i also make a pumpkin cornbread with polenta :) not traditional cornbread for sure, but still

[@mulhall72]

"Never trust a skinny chef"

[@brendanshipley3683]

Lost me at 10 ingredients

[@weezypeezy1725]

Ratios? Ingredients lists? Straight up recipes? This video is nothing more than a tease.

[@BackpackingTV]

And hopefully you're interested! All that info is on Chef Corso's website montyboca.com for those who crave more.

[@johnstewart1148]

Get on with it ffs

[@TheQuartzScepterMinerSIO2]

Nasty don't want to share or you can get meningitis sharing food.

[@ballwizz23]

There's absolutely no reason why a video about 3 breakfasts should be any longer than 6-8 minutes tops

[@BackpackingTV]

We like to talk

[@amygodward4472]

You could save even more time by clicking on another video and not wasting your time writing a complaint.

[@ballwizz23]

@@amygodward4472 Nah I'm good. I like giving feedback. That's why comments exist after all.

[@msilverhammer]

Once again, little or no mention of the macros,(carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), contained in the showcased meals. First meal...GMO corn, mixed with bacon, and cheddar. Lots of carbs, mixed with fats. You'll be hungry, and feel a drop of energy within an hour or two. Eating a high carb, high fat diet is the reason many Americans are insulin resistant, diabetic, and obese. Low carb, high fat is the way to go. Eliminate the GMO corn and the carbs, eat the bacon, and cheddar, and mix with a healthy, high fat avocado, and some eggs. Second meal seems good, as Chia, Flax, and Hemp contains good fats, protein, and lots of fiber. Also adding high fat nuts like macadamia, pecans, brazil nuts, almonds and walnuts is good. However, the Chia, Hemp, and Flax may wreak havoc on your digestive system, as they will definitely clean out your pipes, and can cause stomach pain and digestive discomfort. Bring plenty of wipes and toilet paper, and perhaps a trowel, or stay close to the nearest Clivis Multrum. Once your body adjusts to the high fiber, there may be less of an effect. As I stated in my previous comment, eat mainly foods high in fats, like Avocados, Eggs, Nuts, meat like bacon, sausage, pork chops, chicken with skin, organ meats like liver, moderate amounts of protein, and limit carbs to 10% of your diet from sources like berries, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, arugula, spinach. As I also previously stated, Hlth Code makes a complete powdered meal replacement, that only requires water to be added. All healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and low carbs are contained in each serving Tasty, nutritious, and extremely convenient, as powder is easy to carry. Next Mile Meals, and Paleo Meals to Go, also offer healthy fat, and protein freeze dried alternatives to other high carb meals.

[@davidsutphin]

It seems to me like you've taken what they offered totally out of context. What's your end game because your comment is not helpful at all. Like how many days are you going to be carrying Avocados, Eggs, Nuts, meat like bacon, sausage, pork chops, chicken with skin, organ meats like liver in the back country?

[@msilverhammer]

​@@davidsutphin What other context is there? You are out backpacking, you need to eat food. But you need to eat the right food, the food that will keep your body operating at a high level. What you eat will determine your energy, and nutrition levels, and how your body metabolizes that food. Most people actually think that eating s lot of the so called trail food is good for you, so when someone comments about something different, it may not be immediately helpful, until they actually take the time to educate themselves about what they are putting in their body, and what happens when their body metabolizes the food. Trail food is usually various empty calorie food, eaten on the trail, and when stopping in trail towns, that is high in carbohydrates and sugar, such as Oatmeal, and other cereals, and grains, Pop Tarts, Twinkies, and other high sugar pastries, sodas, fruit juice, Ramen Noodles, Pasta, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Pizza, Bread, Rice, GMO Corn Meal, Grits, Snickers Bars, Beans, Beer. Did I miss anything? Check out this video, which discusses a recent article about so called Trail Food, and its negative effects on the body! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX6pmYp_bq2gnJI Kyle who posted the video, obviously has no idea about what foods to eat, as several times he actually states that hikers should not be eating foods that contain fat, and that the foods should be calorically dense. Huh? SMH! Here's a link to the actual article. entitled, "Could Thru-Hiking Be Bad For Your Health? A New Study Makes a Troubling Find.""Exercise may not be enough to make up for thru-hikers’ bad diets, a new paper suggests." www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/could-thru-hiking-be-bad-for-your-health-a-new-study-makes-a-troubling-find/ To answer your question, avocados can be carried for at lest a week. and in the video they used freeze dried eggs, and pre cooked bacon, so they can be carried for a long time. I forgot to mention it, but some of the best foods to eat are Salmon, Sardines, Herring, Oysters, and Tuna, some of which come in pouches, and some in tins. Foods like Blackberries, Blueberries, and Strawberries are high in Fiber, and packed with Minerals, and nuts like Macadamia, Brazil, Pecans, Almonds, and Walnuts are loaded with healthy fats. One of my favorites is Bacon Jerky, but make sure that there is no sugar used to make it. You want high fats, moderate protein, zero carbs. Summer Sausage, and Salami also great! Also depends upon the time of year, as the ambient temperature is often times cold enough to keep many foods fresh for quite some time. While working in Alaska I would store my food in the bottom part of a compartment on the inner hull of my kayak, , and the frigid water against the outer hull kept it very fresh. I know that you are probably not aware of this company, but I mentioned Hlth Code, which has developed a powdered complete meal replacement that is full of healthy fats, (long chain, medium chain, and even short chain), moderate amounts of different high quality protein, and low amounts of carbohydrates, while also being high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Watch some of the videos featuring Dr. Ben Bickman, who has a Ph.D in Bioenergetics, and his brother Joel who developed the product here...kzbin.info/door/ErtMkjOMoKQKzLrCbI1Yxw Very light, a complete meal that comes in a resealable bag, can be carried indefinitely, and simply mixes with water! Great for the Trail! Of course most backpackers are aware of Mountain House, and other freeze dried meals, as well as MREs that keep forever. However most of those meals are again high in carbohydrates, and eating them are going to cause your body to have huge insulin spikes, resulting in lethargy, and irregular energy levels. Alternatives in the freeze dried realm are offered by "Next Mile Meals," which are higher in fats, and protein, while being much lower in carbohydrates. I can tell you all of this, but in reality, it does nothing for you until you open your mind, and seek to educate yourself about food, and the macros like carbohydrates, protein, and fat, and how they are metabolized by your body. In addition to searching up the myriad of videos on KZbin featuring Dr. Bikman, who has many videos posted on KZbin, I highly recommend that you delve into the videos posted by Dr. Sten Ekberg, a former Olympic Decathlete, and a Holistic Doctor, Dr. Eric Berg, Dr. Ken Berry, and Dr. Ted Naiman, all who have posted many videos about the best food to consume, nutrition, the macros, insulin resistance, blood sugar, obesity, diabetes, intermittent fasting, and the effects of food on the body. Dr. Sten Ekberg...kzbin.info Dr. Eric Berg...kzbin.info/door/3w193M5tYPJqF0Hi-7U-2g Dr. Ken Berry...kzbin.info/door/Ima2WOQs1Mz2AuOt6wRSUw Great educational video by Dr. Ted Naiman...kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJrTg6qGbJpnoKM So in answer to your other question, my end game is to encourage people to educate themselves about food, and nutrition in general, and how to properly fuel your body for the best performance. Good Luck!

[@bradhoots8547]

@@msilverhammer the guy in the video never claimed to be a paleo apologist like you. Why not just let people eat what makes them happy instead of criticizing them about it. I don’t think a lot of people doing backcountry backpacking are at high risk of diabetes. Eat healthy when you’re at home.

[@nicklucas7552]

Holy shit mans wrote a book.

[@davidsutphin]

@@msilverhammer I'm not at all impressed with you citations. The context is that this was meant for backpacking. You have to balance your body's nutritional needs with the practicality of what you can actually carry, and, for how long. Have you ever even backpacked? And I'm not referring to sleeping in you car overnight.