Backpacking Food for 6 days (under 9 lbs)

[@miken7629]

An alternative to biscuits and gravy, is to break up Ramen into tiny pieces. Don't use seasoning packet. Instead, use 1/2 pack Pioneer Country Gravy (the pack makes 2 cups gravy). Use only 1 cup boiling water. Ramen is flour and tiny pieces makes it easy to eat with a spoon. Can add bacon pieces if you have it.

[@ninagalvani1007]

You can bring regular cheese if you eat it within the first couple of days depending on the weather

[@jasondunbar3667]

Can i ask why you removed the Mountain House meals from the original packaging? Those mylar bags are considerably stronger then the ziplock bags with less chance of breaking or puncture.

[@dajo2824]

Did not know you could put boiling water in the freezer bags. Thanks.

[@yvanmtl2]

I can't figure out all these food will fit in a food bag... Excuse me.. i'm newb

[@CastFromTheHip]

Have you tried the Mountain House Breakfast Skillet pack? So good!

[@HikingwithBraids]

Yes it’s great with tortillas!

[@jennarussell5809]

Where did u camp at???

[@richardjones990]

I was guessing that you would take along some of those pickles that you like!!!! Guess not. Have a safe trip and make sure Jerry takes his flute. :0)

[@HikingwithBraids]

Haha Jerry is determined to take a flute 😝

[@CastFromTheHip]

Great rations, you’re doing it right!

[@pestopaces9346]

How are the energy beans?

[@g.victorpaulson8836]

Might be too late to comment on this vid, but why would you take a recipe on the trail that you haven't tried at home first?? "It MIGHT taste like pad Thai..." LOL!! You're gonna be SOL if it tastes like crap! Good luck!

[@HikingwithBraids]

It’s never too late lol. Probably not always the best idea but it turned out to be delicious! ✌️

[@g.victorpaulson8836]

@@HikingwithBraids I'm so relieved! I was worried for you!

[@Journeysofdad]

@@HikingwithBraidsif you liked tha you should try beef Ramen, 1 to 2 packs of peanut butter, a 'slice of Lime' pack and some crushed up Chilli lime roasted cashews. Absolutely fantastic on trail lol. Leave a little bit of broth it keeps the peanut butter more creamy I think.

[@footpathjunkies1051]

Just returned from Glacier...day hikes only for us this trip..whats your route ???...very jealous

[@HikingwithBraids]

Not sure yet. Gonna have to play the show up and find out game. Hoping for Many Glacier or St. Mary areas. 🙂

[@xplorest4997]

That was great! You answered questions I didn’t know I had. Where do you carry your food bag? Do you stuff it in with the rest of your gear or attach somewhere else?

[@HikingwithBraids]

I stuff my food bag in my backpack towards the top 🙂

[@BushcraftNFun]

You guys have so much more choices in food down there. I have a 9 day hike in 2 weeks and not going to be carrying 2 lb per day. 18 lb of food is a heavy pack!

[@michaelbrown8441]

heavy lol? not heavy after 4 days lol

[@Mastermindyoung14]

Cacao=Ka kow

[@JROutdoors]

I"m backpacking in Many Glacier from 9-7 to 9-12. When are you going to be there?

[@HikingwithBraids]

Cool! We’ll be there around that same time. 🙂

[@JROutdoors]

I hope they get the fires under control. One of the backcountry sites on my permit is currently closed.

[@HikingwithBraids]

Me too. I didn't see any backcountry closures on the Many Glacier side. Which campsite - Goat Haunt?

[@JROutdoors]

Kootenai Lake - Fire activity Here is a a link to the page where I found the closure. home.nps.gov/applications/glac/infobull/closures.cfm I called the backcountry office and they said it might be open by the time I get there. If it isn't, they would reroute my trip.

[@lw2968]

great ideas. just HATE all the ziplock bags. We go to enjoy nature but pack in the one of the biggest pollutants (single use plastics) to nature. you took things out of bags made for hot water in bags and wasted that packaging to put it in ziplock bags which gets used once, thrown away and will never decompose. There has to be a better way

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Alot of redundancy

[@BushcraftNFun]

I use a single silicone baggie to "cook" my food and just reuse the dry bags for each trip. So less waste.

[@lw2968]

@@BushcraftNFun Love that idea. All my food is places in a scent proof bag. I take only things i can heat/reheat in original package and maybe 2 large ziplock bags. one bag ends up used as my trash bag and the other snacks i am not eating that day. It may be a few extra oz in my pack but a lot less plastic bags and cook pot use since i am usually only heating water.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Cah-cow

[@jeffunger4364]

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[@whitemountainshikes8556]

Do not believe this woman. She does not have braids. She must be an impostor. Pumpkin spice latte? Seriously? Guess you wouldn't care for my $1.99 store brand instant. Would you happen to have room for one more person? Jealousy is rearing its' ugly head... Will you guys be using bear bags, or canisters? An AMC buddy uses a soft bag, with an odorproof liner. Think I speak for everyone when I say no limit on video length at GNP. I'd gladly sit through a movie length video from there!

[@HikingwithBraids]

LOL gotta love the pumpkin spice latte! 😂 Glacier has poles so we’ll use bear bags thankfully. I’m glad to know that because it’ll probably be a long video lol!!

[@whitemountainshikes8556]

Awesome- looking forward to it! Do me a favor and take a couple shots of those poles. Sounds like a good thing! Hope you and Jerry have a great time!