Backpacking Food Basics: Best Foods for Cold Weather Hikes

[@dirtbagoutside]

Thank you for some ideas!!! Also, as a subscriber to your website and meal recipes, I want to say thank you for all of that too. I have gotten many great meal ideas and recipes from you!!!

[@backcountryfoodie]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@696969bold]

Food restrictions require subsititutes. So glad to see GF rice pasta made the list! Dairy substitutes are a little harder. Freeze dried veggies, seasonings and a healthy oil or good old avocado is great for shorter hikes. I would love to see the non-dairy challenge solutions!

[@kimkremer8915]

I don't like the taste of cow's milk, so I use coconut milk powder a lot. The down side is that it clumps easily, and it'll really clump in cold temperatures. In beverages, keep the packet close to my body to warm it up and then massage it. There'll still be little chunks, but I consider them yummy fat flavor bombs.

[@backcountryfoodie]

I can certainly work on a non-dairy video. Thanks for the suggestion! 👍

[@696969bold]

@@kimkremer8915 consider almond milk powder. I carry both. Coconut for cooking, almond for hot and cold drinks.

[@rickguthrie7662]

Great content. We like eating frozen Snickers at home. the snack size. So Snickers works ok in winter except it can make you colder :) I like the "heat" from spicy corn nuts.

[@betsybarbera9806]

Something that I see on KZbin that is sorely needed is more nutritional recommendations for thru packers who are resuppling in towns along the trail. These are some great recommendations for backpackers who are good planners and prepare. Thank you for this video.

[@backcountryfoodie]

Totally agree! I'm working on writing up sample meal plans for folks resupplying in town that are nutritionally complete. It can be done with a little know-how.

[@mtadams2009]

There are lots of videos on KZbin on how to resupply in town.

[@betsybarbera9806]

@@mtadams2009 Keywords: Nutritional Recommendations

[@mtadams2009]

@@betsybarbera9806 There is a channel called gear skeptic. He has broke down pretty much everything you could imagine. Check it out.

[@betsybarbera9806]

@@mtadams2009 Thank you. The best nutritional advice is from a Registered Dietitian. They are THE nutritional experts. :)

[@LukeoXx]

Great ideas! Thanks!

[@backcountryfoodie]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@blizzardfpv9584]

Thank you for your share

[@backcountryfoodie]

Thanks for watching!

[@billseay6399]

Hey Thanks great tips

[@backcountryfoodie]

You bet!

[@francescodetela571]

Thanks! As always good tips! I'm not a fan of chips or sneakers generally though...nut mix is what I pack usually. Will try the various "drinkable/don't need to take off gloves" stuff though as snack though! Tofu...I always mess up with it. Last time I rehidrated it with cous cous...tofu stayed rock hard, cous cous was soaked...ooops...

[@backcountryfoodie]

Do you dehydrate the tofu yourself? The trick is to freeze it before dehydrating it. Otherwise, it's more like tofu jerky.

[@francescodetela571]

@@backcountryfoodie uhm...did not know this trick...thanks! Will try!!!

[@miken7629]

I just tried a new dessert. I put a Jello pudding packet in a freezer bag with 1/3 cup of NIDO. On trail I add 10oz of cold water into bag and stir with a spoon for a couple minutes. Have pudding in about 10 minutes.

[@backcountryfoodie]

That's one of my fav desserts! Kick it up a notch by adding shredded coconut, powdered freeze dried fruit, and/or vanilla wafers. My fav is our key lime pie pudding recipe. Cheesecake pudding mix with True Lime powder and crushed graham crackers. YUM!

[@trustthetrail5343]

Another great video on food tips. We love those Coffee Beans instead of heating up water for regular coffee in the AM. Those Carnation Instant Breakfast are so under estimated also. Thanks for the great tips.

[@backcountryfoodie]

Totally agree about the Breakfast Essentials mix!

[@urbanbanjogurl]

Thank you for you great ideas!

[@backcountryfoodie]

You are so welcome! 🙂

[@pgreenx]

A Very long time ago I went into the ADK's in February with a bunch of those old power bars (taffy like consistency). The froze and I had a tough day hike to say the least......

[@backcountryfoodie]

Yikes! They're hard to chew at room temperature. I can only imagine how inedible they must have been in the cold.

[@verdexj160]

The chocolate ones were good frozen, tastes like a Tootsie roll and provided good nutrition.

[@TheHikingChick1]

Always great advice!💛🌻

[@backcountryfoodie]

Glad it's helpful! 😀

[@tanaicamp]

It's an interesting video. It was fun.

[@backcountryfoodie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

Dehydrating tofu.... definately going to try it. Do you dehydrate it raw or do you prepare it first?

[@backcountryfoodie]

Steps for dehydrating tofu: 1. The key is to freeze it first. Okay to leave it in the package as is. 2. Thaw and chop into 1/4" pieces. 3. Dehydrate at 135℉ (57℃) until brittle. 4. Be sure to store in an airtight container as it will quickly absorb moisture from the air. Super easy!

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

@@backcountryfoodie thank you so much!

[@njcranes]

Great content as always!! You know you're hungry when you look at that bear barrel and wish it was a jar of peanut butter

[@backcountryfoodie]

lol!! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@TheTacoDude3]

Where can I purchase the packages that you use for your meal replacement drinks?

[@backcountryfoodie]

I'm trail testing packaging from TekPak Solutions and Elevate Packaging. My recommendation would be to buy a larger size than you think you need. The 8 oz pouches that I'm testing hold the dry food, but aren't large enough to add water and stir most meals/beverages.

[@kipbeegle8260]

@@backcountryfoodie I cant wait to hear your review of them

[@Pdoja1990]

Lol she said street cred 😂🤣 I’m dead 💀😵

[@miken7629]

Cold weather will keep meat fresh for days. Consider Steak, Sausage, Hot Dogs. I carry a 2 prong BBQ fork to cook meat over a fire.

[@backcountryfoodie]

You're absolutely right! 👍

[@mtadams2009]

I enjoyed your video and tips but I had a big laugh when you said low 40s was cold. I guess it’s a western thing. Take care

[@backcountryfoodie]

After moving to the central coast of California, we've gotten soft. I start wearing a fleece as soon as it hits 60. lol!

[@kimkremer8915]

You look cold!

[@backcountryfoodie]

I was! I've lost my cold weather tolerance after spending the last three winters in the southwest where it's warm. lol!

[@DavidKD2050]

Save the freeze dried fruit, I personally wouldn’t eat any of your options at home or hiking 🤷‍♂️.

[@backcountryfoodie]

To each their own. 🙂

[@brandonjohnson9923]

I’m gonna disregard this video and take sour patch kids anyway