Backpacking oatmeal for cheap! Do it yourself recipe vs. store-bought.

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[@kyuutatsu]

I’m convinced these backpacking foods are made for people who are just going out on short camping trips. It can’t be feasible to buy these expensive things for long hikes

[@everythingque4635]

Yeah or for beginners.

[@uwudidntseeuthere5441]

i go backpacking maybe twice a year for 3-5 days max. they work well for me since i usually dont plan my trips too far in advance and i don't have a dehydrator! i enjoy the varieties they have, and am willing to pay the extra price for convenience. not for everyone i know. tim and renee have mastered the art of backpacking light so i love living vicariously through them haha

[@_Hollie_]

@@uwudidntseeuthere5441yeah i think it’s definitely great if you dont have the time to do massive amounts of prep or your doing multiple shorter trips. These guys hike for months at a time so for them it’s definitely different. Unfortunately they probably also lose quite a bit of income hiking, they still have content but obviously it wont be the same as their normal jobs pay.

[@pyronymph-868]

Or the rich... When the difference between a $20 and a $100 bill is something you don't care about, is my guess.

[@raraavis7782]

I'm totally puzzled by these ridiculously overpriced items. I'm the kind of 'fairweather hiker' (lol) you're referring to, so just short trips in reasonably nice weather with minimal gear. But on a trip like that, I simply don't care about what I eat, as long as I get enough calories and some protein. I just mix oats with flavored protein powder and some oil and boom, I'm done. Pasta with powdered sauce and dried meat (which is easy enough to make at home) for a hot meal. If I even need that. In warm weather, I usually opt against, so I don't need to carry cooking equipment. Trailmix and protein bars for snacks. I don't care about variety or nutritional value, if it's just 2 or 3 days. I mean, for them it totally makes sense to pay attention and actually plan their food intake. But for weekend warriors like me?

[@jenny_jaguar]

You guys need to write a book with all of your hacks, including recipes!!

[@reneeandtim]

✍️✍️😉🤫

[@cwahlb1]

@@reneeandtimoh hell yeah

[@AstroFifl]

Yesssss

[@kwlee4190]

YES 🙏

[@michaelkurtz1967]

Great for all sorts of camping and hiking adventures.

[@trancetechkid]

What I love is that although I don’t backpack like they do, I can use so much of this amazing information to make the family camping trip much lighter and more fun and cheaper !!! I love this channel so much and hope I can do some scaled down versions of these trips when I retire.

[@artichokedip5761]

tbh I use these types of recipes as a college student on a budget! Campus food is expensive but I can usually find a hot water dispenser for free pretty easily

[@MrsMur725]

Good on you!!!

[@joeyree22]

And if you “blend/grind/chop” your whole oats into small pieces, they cook significantly faster 👍

[@rocacoshi]

One with peanut powder and cocoa (and maybe even some chocolate chips) for a peanut butter cup oatmeal breakfast (added bonus for the extra protein) 😊

[@Hi_Im_Akward]

Add instant coffee to that for a terimisu taste

[@michellealjunaidi8471]

I love to add PB2 to breakfast shakes and oatmeal.

[@ImAshlynnCarter]

Even as a digital download, i would spend good money on y’alls hiking cookbook! I know it would be worth it!

[@designdoctor247]

Thank u😊

[@seajelly2421]

Fyi plain instant/one-minute oatmeal is exactly the same as old fashioned rolled oats, except that they are cut up into tinier bits. This increases the surface ratio and therefore makes them cook much faster while being equally healthy. If you have old fashioned rolled oats, you can make them instant by grinding them in a blender dry jar, coffee grinder, or whatever. Note this only applies to rolled oats (which are pre-cooked), and not steel-cut oats.

[@alaskancoppertop]

Hell, I just pour boiling water over regular rolled oats and let it sit for a few minutes. Just as good as instant, better for my blood sugar, and no fuss.

[@Hi_Im_Akward]

It does significantly change the texture to mush which some people won't tolerate. Precooked rolled oats also have less resistant starch which lowers their nutritional value for average consumption (although backpacking, like they do, you want as many calories out of your food as possible).

[@seajelly2421]

@@Hi_Im_Akward rolled oats are by definition precooked, whether old fashioned or instant. They get steamed as part of the rolling process, which is why it's safe to eat them 'uncooked' (whereas flour is unsafe to eat without cooking, due to the potential presence of certain microorganisms). Resistant starch changes the rate and type of digestion. Which can affect the availability of calories, but not by a significant amount. While resistant starch can help with blood sugar management, you'll get most of those calories eventually. Fair point about the texture! Personally, I like oatmeal all ways. I just don't usually have the patience to cook it for so long 😅

[@krishikagajmer2759]

My favourite KZbin channel. I get to live vicariously through you guys!!

[@user-gi1xr8tf1p]

When are you guys going to come out with a cookbook of these recipes?

[@reneeandtim]

We did! You can order it now! Thruhikers.co 🥰

[@user-gi1xr8tf1p]

@@reneeandtim I didn’t know you guys had a book out. Thanks so much! You should do an updated video showing it as i didn’t even know there was one out there. You guys have great content, thanks for taking us along on your adventures. Stay safe out there!

[@RocMerc]

$7 is absolutely insane

[@jeazy1878]

7 gets you a whole box of oatmeal

[@vincentkrause7097]

Oatmeal for hiking can be made with indrigents you can find in every store even dried fruit no dehydrter needed

[@et8603]

The mushroom risotto from that brand is the best prepackaged backpacking meal I’ve ever had

[@universalcollective427]

you guys are the best, have loved watching your outdoors/backpacking videos for years now, would have been great to see you prepare and eat the homemade oat pack

[@seannalette1250]

I've used a rental dehydrator this past summer to help dry my fresh garden veggies and thank to your page I had a good headstart and ideas of how to approach the endeavor

[@Desertdust234]

Where did you rent a dehydrator? I’ve wanted to try one out for the longest time

[@jilliannoble00]

Genius! I’m saving this for this summer!!!

[@immafaint673]

I really enjoy these videos where you compare the price of dehydrated food on the shelf and then you make it yourself, for way the heck cheaper!! Keep on keepin’ on!

[@stephenx2857]

I bought zip lock style silicone bags off amazon a couple years back, was a game changer for hiking meals. as the bags are reusable and boil safe. ...obviously hiker meals at a store are massively marked up. as it's mainly paying for convenience. even a ramen bomb is significantly cheaper than a "mt house" type meal

[@Asianator3000]

Wow this is great content. Thanks guys!

[@Emily-cj9nc]

Sounds like a tasty recipe too!

[@LeahG22]

I love waching yall and yall have really good hacks

[@KittensmiataNC1]

I just want to say I love yals life and I appreciate being able to live vicariously through you ❤

[@raeandringa7260]

I always LOVE seeing new videos from you guys!

[@fairyfromthedunes]

I don’t hike much but your videos like this give me so much excitement!!

[@MKBlovesu]

I love this series thank you guys 🧡

[@tanyafindlay609]

I pre-ordered a copy of your book!!! I cannot wait 🎉❤Thank you 🙏

[@laurenbishop3141]

Would you mind sharing the brand if the oatmilk powder? I’ve never seen it before in stores. Thanks!

[@rocketbilly]

that specific brand in the video is Now Foods oat milk powder and you can get it at Target, and also online.

[@carolferguson]

Oh wow. Thanks. I wondered how y’all did things and why. That’s alot of work!

[@SindyJ37]

You two are so awesome. You inspire me

[@amandawildy135]

I love these videos!

[@klabjcobevj72nso0fj4]

Getting back into backpacking, and it's been years since I bought prepacked meals. I recently looked at a few, and I absolutely couldn't believe how expensive they are!

[@bekahrose3174]

I love you guys and your content so much. Iv binged it all lol

[@Grant-1993]

You guys are awesome and being a Wisconsin native I live the shirt

[@vanessawatson6788]

I love you guys!! Thank you so much!!

[@Kel_Surprise]

Love Tim’s WI shirt!

[@misskendra4989]

You guys are the best ♥️🌵

[@hungryhippo420]

I love these series

[@Makeitbymandy]

I love you two. REALLY wish youd make us some longer videos!! Lol

[@oliviarucker5013]

This was very cool to see!

[@lizforee1328]

Love your cool hats!

[@betsyr4724]

I enjoy watching you LIVE.

[@kateliness2]

Woot, on Wisconsin!

[@Golden.Mullet]

Hey Renee and Tim! Please post your dehydrated biryani recipe :D

[@mjking6162]

I think they need to put out a recipe book!

[@reneeandtim]

It's on our website and it's one of our early videos 😍. Maybe we shoud do it again...😅

[@mjking6162]

@@reneeandtim I couldn't locate it on your website.

[@oddlittleleaf7696]

THANK YOU FOR THESE

[@Jcr2446]

Yummy ❤ love oatmeal ❤

[@taylorward2920]

Just requested my library to order copies of your upcoming book!

[@reneeandtim]

Thank you!

[@SheilaR.08]

I need to try dried apples in my oatmeal! Sounds yummy.

[@robinbrooks3378]

Ugh this brand. Definitely sure you all can top it! I love your recipes! Hoping for a book!

[@vondajenkins341]

I love yall❤❤❤ i get ti live thru u guys

[@mariothegreat4197]

the smile says it all

[@garrysmith4921]

Thank you very much 😊

[@andpeggy7148]

You guys disappeared from my feed for a while! Great to see your videos again!

[@ilovetocook128]

I will say, good to go is a great brand for tasty meals on the trail!!

[@champo976]

Pretty much only prepackaged backpacker meal I'll ever do is something I know I can't make good dehydrated at home (so just the breakfast skillet) and occasionally freeze dried ice cream or something

[@patrickcoyne1292]

if you two made a cookbook, i’d buy it

[@angy101rulz]

Please do a dehydrated mac n cheese recipe! While i dont hike or camp, these types of recipes can be bidget friendly and be shelf stable!

[@witchtipswithmaeve4834]

Hemp hearts are high in protein and in calories! You can get bags of them at Costco that will last forever. 2 tablespoons alone has 180 calories in it, so it would be a great addition for your oatmeal!

[@Darkfyre755]

I just use the quaker fruit oatmeal packets, it's basically the same type of thing for cheap (though it does have a lot of sugar)

[@annangel1005]

Flax seed is comparable to sunflower seeds with regards to nutrition per equal serving size and usually about the same price.

[@burgermeister4469]

Wow, you two are so clever. I love your guy's creations. Did you guys dehydrate your own oat milk? Healthy too! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@moonseerpriestessofpeace9143]

Ya'll are awesome 👌

[@yenreitkirby4601]

A giant bag of walnuts at Costco is $7…. So much healthier than sunflower seed!

[@cuhlainnslane1564]

Did you just stick whole unshelled sunflower seeds in that?

[@grandiesgarden175]

Nice!

[@rickkaylor8554]

Just plain common sense. I was just at REI today looking around and was amazed at the high cost of backpacking food.

[@alexryherd9810]

the entire outdoor market had gone off its rocker with this fashion and bling over function and form. beyond that, the prices for anything outdoor activity related like these meals is just beyond insane.

[@amber13000]

I love sunflower seeds over walnuts anyways. ❤

[@moertel575]

Best shorts channel on KZbin

[@wiscooutdoors86]

Hey, On Wisconsin!!

[@lousiawonder1041]

Add some powdered milk to it, it will taste even better 😉

[@PPikagirl2356]

Please tell me you’re working on a cook book! I would love these if I’m also camping and don’t want to spend a ton on food

[@ethantaylor6046]

If you two made a recipe book type thing to show some of the better things for long hikes etc. I would totally invest in that

[@reneeandtim]

🥰🥰 stay tuned...

[@BE-bs8oe]

Supetmarkets sell boxes with packages of preboiles oats in different tastes for 15 petcent of the price of this hikersshop.

[@anthonymarino9186]

Wow

[@dakotadassow1681]

Wisconsin?! I'm from there!

[@camillecarlson3858]

Wisco!!

[@homie-gtv322]

What do you guys do for a living to be able to hike everywhere?

[@lshn8457]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Sul516]

You guys look old and young at the same time

[@lottie1144]

The word you’re looking for is “emaciated.”

[@tallyjaxval]

Sunflower Seeds: $4.00 Old Fashioned Oats: $3.00 Apple: $2.00 Oat Milk Powder: $12.00 Chia Seeds: $8.00 Cinnamon: $4.00 Brown Sugar: $3.00 *Food Dehydrator: $50.00 Unless you have all these ingredients already, making a ziploc of this would cost $36-86. That’s 5-12 of those packets. Still a better deal overall if you are packing for a long trip, on short trips they’re equatable if you’re missing even a few of those ingredients.

[@Lkitten68]

When will the cook book be coming out?

[@jettron1]

I'm surprised @reneeandtim opted for sunflower seeds over walnuts. Sunflower are Omega 6 fatty acids = proinflammatory while walnuts are Omega 3 fatty acids = anti inflammatory.

[@greg9930]

Smart

[@JamieMower-qq4ut]

THATS WHY WE DO IT!

[@nicolecastrogiovanni385]

Isn’t oatmeal already…. Dehydrated? 7 dollars is just astonishing 😅

[@elfeneule103]

Exactly what I was thinking. It is so easy to pack some yourself. You don't even need a dehydrator for that. So 7$ for a portion is wild. 😊

[@kriskrissss]

On Wisconsin ❤🎵🎵🎵

[@kimberlydudman2296]

Part of the weight is the packaging

[@nimisha.11]

When is the book coming out???!

[@BE-bs8oe]

For oatmilk just cut up a cup of oats with your mixer or kitchen robot and then add o 3 quarters liters of water or some more. Drained if needed. Use oats for porridge, in soups or for cookie baking or filling omelets.

[@chunkyd5880]

@reneeandtim Have you considired renting a freeze dryer before the hiking season and really get the weight down on your trail meals.

[@Dee-sx8tp]

Go Wisconsin!!!!

[@andrewfitzpatrick9799]

I’m going on an overnight in a week and have just finished prepping your pb noodles and cashew curry for a few of us. Can’t wait to try them! Definitely want to get this oatmeal together for breakfast now.

[@TNMountaingirl]

I’ve watched this twice. Did I miss it? How much is it for yours?

[@FabulousKilljoy917]

Question: would/have you guys tried those new compostable snack baggies? I know the cardinal rule of camping is leave no trace so I’m curious if those products are really worth it

[@Diesel-ship23]

A case of MRES (12 to a case) is about 120$ and you can break them down into smaller parts to cut down weight. They are high calorie, high protein, and designed to sustain your energy.

[@chunkyd5880]

MREs are HEAVY even after you strip them down and generate a lot of trash.

[@Diesel-ship23]

@@chunkyd5880 They are tested to the toughest conditions and are far superior than the backpacking crap that is sold.

[@thelmadiaz3630]

Do you shell the sunflower seeds before adding them to the oatmeal?

[@vincentkrause7097]

Only 500kcal? I pack at least 700kcal for breakfast to hit 3500-4000kcal a day

[@zandile9years]

I watched all your shorts 😂

[@1981pjt]

Wait you have a Wisconsin Badger shirt on ❤ are you guys from Wisconsin??? Because I live in Wisconsin ❤❤ and that would be awesome if you guys did too

[@Schmoodawg33]

Go badgers...

[@ch007eh7]

Could you also do a review of store-bought meals because it's worth for you because you go backpacking regularly but if you just go out once, it's not worth it 😆. _In this case it doesn't matter but often you use a machine for dehydration._