What I ate thru-hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail / Stoveless Backpacking Food

[@rogerallen4347]

Welcome back. My wife and I enjoy watching your adventures. You have been missed.

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you so much, Roger!!

[@gblakev]

These are great ideas for car camping without a stove or frig. I'm not comfortable with a stove and I don't want to buy a $600 frig for weekend trips. In a car I don't have to worry about quantity or water but many of the roads that I travel don't have food or coffee available, so this video is helpful.

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you, Blake!!

[@ghc26]

OMGOODNESS, this makes me so happy! 💫🥰 I have never enjoyed anyone’s videos as much as yours, case in point, your one-liners: “Pockets for snacks….” Being a Mom, and having your own family, has only meant more of you to love on IG and maybe someday on here too. xoxo

[@JenniferMabus]

Hi Gretchen!! I sure have missed your positive and amazing comments!!!

[@ghc26]

@@JenniferMabus Aww ww - 😘

[@gaylewalker4239]

Great video about real food. People get so stuck about bring UL food and have to worry about water for that food. Your looking great. Keep trekking. 😀

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks, Gayle! ☺️

[@skipandcherieadventures116]

Was good to see you and what you pack…..was informative and helpful.

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@aemjay3684]

Awesome to see you again, Starburst! Looking forward to the next one.

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks so much!

[@Mtnsunshine]

Lol…loved the opening. 😆 Definitely living up to the ‘whimsical’ part of your name. Creatively done. 👍

[@JenniferMabus]

Haha thank you, Karen!

[@washingtonmike8296]

I so appreciate your perspective related to food on the trail. I look forward to planning my next backpacking trip using some of your perspectives. On a recent PCT section hike I preloaded blueberries into a Smart Water bottle and loved being able to eat on the go. The berries only come out a couple at a time so they last long (plus when done you still have use of the bottle for water).

[@JenniferMabus]

That's so smart!

[@dorindaalberthal1316]

So great seeing you pop up today. Congrats on the baby! and welcome back. Thanks for all the helpful information and I look forward to more videos. Safe & Happy trails

[@JenniferMabus]

That is sweet, thank you!!

[@greenbuckeyelove]

Starburst!!!! It’s so good hearing from you again! I love my pockets too! And your sense of humor is a breathe of fresh air!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks, Kim! I miss seeing your comments!

[@Mtnsunshine]

Yay! More videos in the future. Really looking forward to those. 👍. And this was all good advice. Yes, we do not need to only purchase foods from outfitters or freeze dry our own. Freeze drying can be fun to do, but it is not mandatory to an enjoyable time out on the trail.

[@JenniferMabus]

Hi Karen!! Glad to be back. :)

[@Jazmin_Ortega]

Glad to see you back! When I didn’t pack out cheese I liked cream cheese and even hummus, except the time when I pushed my luck and got a jumbo size. It ended up a greasy, goopy mess. Lessons learned. You share some good ideas for us stove users too, since I don’t cook at lunch.

[@JenniferMabus]

A jumbo size of hummus was a bold choice...I like it! Haha

[@memathews]

Hey, that was fun! So good to see you back with some solid information, not like so many of the "influencers" hiking the trails these days. A pound of cheese isn't bad over 2-4 days, I pack the same things along with dry salami and peppers, but you are correct that leftover pizza is a trail delicacy. I'm in self-isolation right now, COVID got me, so just planning my summer backpacking trips and you're video for right in. One question: does your mother know you eat with those dirty hands? 😂🤣😂 Happy trails!

[@JenniferMabus]

Where do you think I learned how to eat like that!?!? Hahah

[@memathews]

@@JenniferMabus Wicked sense of humor there! Haha

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this informative video. I really enjoyed it. Please keep up your great videos. All the best to you for your good health and safety. 🤗

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you, Ronald!!

[@katgerbz]

I never thought about food choices to facilitate dry camping. Thank you!! I always struggle to stay hydrated on trail so I carry a lot of water and avoid heavy foods but this makes sense as a way to safely dry camp and get water when I can. Thanks!

[@JenniferMabus]

Of course! Glad you got something out of the video. :)

[@OneEyeHikes]

So awesome to hear you expanding about trail again! Equally awesome to see you as a committed wife and Mom! Thanks for the positive vibe and influence you offer to society. We need more of it!

[@JenniferMabus]

That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you so much!

[@karahikes]

I’m hiking the TRT this summer and going stoveless. Great ideas! I enjoyed your vlog series on the trail too. Looking forward to the gear vid!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks so much!! Have a blast on the TRT!

[@leo_714]

This video is amazing. I didn't realise i was doing Dry Camp. In fact, i learned this in between hitchhiking trips and hiking trips lol. The only time i use a stove is for the tea. The rest are cookies, leftovers aswell and food that no need refrigeration. Thanks for this video! xx

[@miken7629]

Have done tortilla based meals too. Peanut Butter & M&M's are good. Have done Peanut Butter & Raisins too. Dried meats like pepperoni (or salami) & cheese is good. If cooler weather, I bring deli meats & hot dogs. Have eaten SPAM cold and cooked (cooked is better). Bring some mayo packs, adds calories & flavor. My big food item is 30oz mixed nuts, calorie dense, and loads of protein fat & fiber (could survive on just nuts). But, my go to breakfast is 1 cup cereal, 1/4 cup coconut flakes, 1/3 cup NIDO, all in a freezer bag, then add water, shake, instant milk & cereal.

[@danbar32]

I remember the split pea soup incident on the PCT🤣 Good to see you back.

[@JenniferMabus]

That was horrible!! Hahaha

[@jolisaguenter9122]

I just finished rewatching your PCT hike, so this was great timing! I love your humour in your videos and look forward to more!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you so much!!

[@mcsingleton]

Thanks for taking time to make these videos! I enjoyed watching your TRT series. I'm hoping to hike it next year 🤞I'm craving another long distance hike!

[@CanCanHikes]

Good video! I always feel like bear bait with empty tuna and salmon packages, even in a ziploc. My new favorite is hard boiled eggs, peeled. I’ll eat 3 for dinner, the night out of town, and then 3 for breakfast the next morning. I carry a tiny baggie of truffle salt for eggs that I may come across during resupply. I’ve done the Vermont Long Trail, E2E. Nothing longer, yet.

[@JenniferMabus]

Yes, tuna is quite stinky so I have to make sure not to spill the juices on myself! Hahah but I love hard boiled eggs! I might try some next time!

[@sarahdunstan2061]

Great to see you back Starburst! I enjoyed this video very much, your ideas for options to dehydrated food are very reasonable and look very appetizing!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks, Sarah! 😃

[@johnnymayo8534]

So happy to see u hiking and posting again!!! Great food/water suggestions!!!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you!

[@artsilva]

What a pleasant surprise to see your thumbnail on my feed today. Welcome back Starburst, So great to see you 🤗 This is a fantastic video topic because we all know food and water is the majority of our pack weight but a necessity, and the smarter we are about packing efficiently the better our hike. I know your hands are full these days but are you planning on hitting some trails this summer?

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks so much!! It feels good to be back. :) And we have been hiking already, but no long trails or anything like that. Just some day stuff!

[@johnalden5821]

Glory be, you're back! And for sure your time away was very blessed. Best wishes for all that life has brought you over the past year. On the food front, I have to say the pound o' cheese route is very tempting. And it makes sense not to have to carry extra water for cooking on a trail like the TRT. The carries seemed to be a lot just for drinking water. I love those Indian pouches, but they seem like a lot of weight. Without the stove and fuel, though, you can afford to have better food.

[@JenniferMabus]

Hi John!! So glad to be back!! Hope you’re doing well. :)

[@allenbond6024]

Welcome back you were missed!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you, Allen! Glad to be back.

[@rolfvdbrink]

Good to see you again! Very informative video that gave me a few ideas on what to bring on longer hiking trips.

[@JenniferMabus]

Awesome! I am glad it helped!

[@owenfrederick1453]

You are by far my favorite content creator!

[@JenniferMabus]

I better be

[@hikerJohn]

@@JenniferMabus LOL

[@emmaruder52]

Food pockets, the best pockets!! And CHEESE. I was so excited to see that pep jack appear. Missed you!!

[@JenniferMabus]

EMMA! I miss you, you gem.

[@MercyUS]

Starburst! 🍬Missed you! Looking forward to seeing you again! You’ve done some epic vloging!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you so much! I am glad you are here!!

[@carriehagstrom9777]

I’m excited you’re back making videos!!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you!

[@emiliabaltazzar8150]

Hey there , it’s been a minute. Welcome back to KZbin . You’ve been missed!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you! I have missed you all. I finally found some time and it feels great.

[@hikerJohn]

Nice to see you again. I'm off trail for a knee issue that I hope will be healed in the next 90 days so I can do the Oregon section of the PCT I never pack a stove so this will be fun. I like everything in the picture at 2:57 but I avoid Tuna because of it's strong odor and low calorie content but I like Tuna at home. If I packed it I would eat it first and burn the wrapper. No fires would mean no tuna on trails. Of course your cholesterol went up. it has to go up because you are in at least mild ketosis hiking and cholesterol is part of the caloric delivery system. Did you check your lipids after the PCT? Mine did not change other than HDL doubled but I'm always on a ketogenic diet when not hiking. @ 5:36 . . . LOL. Now you have to put the pants with the pockets in a bear canister at night (You know I'm kidding)

[@JenniferMabus]

Ya, tuna isn't super high in calories but I do like it! But I am sorry to hear about your knee. I hope it heals super fast!

[@memathews]

Yes, her pants with pockets comment was excellent, so funny! And maybe those should go in a bear bag at night, haha.

[@heidij8208]

😃 Welcome back 😃 nice to see you

[@JenniferMabus]

So glad to be back!

[@allencrider]

That cheese really had me thinking so I looked it up and one lb. of Pepper Jack has only 1718 calories. Not nearly as high as I thought. A whole lb. of Hershey's chocolate with almonds is 2,388 calories. What blew me away is Fritos. One lb. of those has 2539 calories!

[@memathews]

Yep, that's why Fritos, Doritos, some other chips are such great trail food, they are basically a delivery system for fat, which has the highest calorie content per gram (9 calories/gram, 238/oz). And you can use them as firestarters in a rainstorm.

[@JenniferMabus]

Well then next time I will up it to TWO POUNDS! Hahah

[@stevenhancock5435]

Glad to see you back on KZbin. Great video, Michelle would have loved it.

[@JenniferMabus]

I think about Michelle every single day. I miss getting her texts and messages.

[@ktrpillar]

Track title at the end of the video, please? 😀 I definitely wanna try doing more "no cook" menu options on my next summer adventure. Tortillas are great and so versatile. I took tortillas on my last pct section hike and my favorite meal was making a breakfast burrito out of the Peak refuel breakfast skillet/scramble for dinner. The damp chill in the air in Washington made having a hot meal all the more comforting.

[@naturalhigh1648]

So great to see you again. Missed you. Keep those vids coming when you can.

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you! Glad you're here!

[@bradstadsvold6962]

Thanks for this video! I was just watching your Tahoe Rim videos when this popped up - wild!

[@JenniferMabus]

Perfect timing 😃

[@brandithrall2621]

my favorite firsts night meal is summer sausage, cheese, crackers, (avocado sometimes) and boxed wine. heavy but delicious which is why its day 1

[@JenniferMabus]

YUM. I'll come backpacking with you any time!

[@killintime5058]

What a great surprise seeing your post. Good ideas on food but Im not sure how you can hike without any coffee 🤯 Its about time to make those other 2 trails on your wall part of your accomplishments no?

[@JenniferMabus]

I do miss the coffee 😂 and I hope one day!!

[@erik_ludwig]

Welcome back! #TeamStarburst

[@JenniferMabus]

Hi Erik!!!

[@JoannaRedmond]

Whoohoo! I love me some TRT and Whimsical Woman!

[@JenniferMabus]

☺️

[@vashti2389]

Yay Jennifer!!👏👏 I was thinking about your pct videos this week!! 😁

[@JenniferMabus]

Woohoo!! Glad to be back.

[@user-hq8hc6wr5k]

Good to see you! Great info. Thanks

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks for watching!

[@TravelWithIIhsan]

Your video really awesome 🤠 Keep sharing 😊😊👍 I really like this place 🥰

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you!

[@adventureawaits5003]

Nice choices thanks for sharing

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks for watching!

[@LenserX]

Left over pizza on trail is the BEST!

[@JenniferMabus]

SO GOOD

[@CastawayHikes]

Great topic and great advice! I met a FT thru-hiker who told me that the frozen bean burritos that you can get in the grocery store actually keep well and he has eaten them up to 5 days later without them going bad. I haven't had the guts to try that yet but he swore by them as a stoveless option

[@JenniferMabus]

I believe it! I do try to limit how much processed food I eat in my day-to-day life, but one trail, preservatives are great for those scenarios!!

[@ramblingrosenana3513]

When insane those maps behind you I thought they might me the tripe crown trails.

[@JenniferMabus]

They sure are!

[@Galactic1400]

Awesome I'm excited for your new content 😀

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks 😁

[@dunk22]

I was thinking about you yesterday!! Hope all is well

[@JenniferMabus]

Things are great, thank you! Same for you. :)

[@justtrekking5280]

Great video! So good to see you back on here. Laughing at how dirty you always get. I forgot about that!🤣

[@JenniferMabus]

I still don't know how! Hahah

[@gonagain]

Missed ya!

[@JenniferMabus]

Miss you all, too!!

[@iamzokore]

Hello again!

[@JenniferMabus]

Hi! Welcome back to you and me both! Haha

[@sallyrigg8538]

This is amazing

[@JenniferMabus]

Glad you like it!

[@ThisRightSideUp]

Spot on!!

[@raquelitacita]

This might be a silly question, but isn't cheese suppose to be refrigerated? I didn't know that it can be at room temp!

[@JenniferMabus]

Obviously when it’s hot out, the cheese will “sweat”. And if it doesn’t get colder at night then it will only last 2-3 days. But if the temperatures are dropping at night and is packed away (i.e. not being carried outside the pack with sunlight hitting it), cheese can last for about 4-5 days in my experience!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks to the preservatives. 😆

[@raquelitacita]

@@JenniferMabus wow. Good to know!! Those wraps look great for long hikes 😍

[@nickmanning6025]

You are great!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks, Nick!!

[@tootsla1252]

I just have to chuckle at the dirty hands and face! You definitely win the grimiest hiker sweepstakes.

[@JenniferMabus]

And to this day I still have no idea how lol

[@tootsla1252]

@@JenniferMabus 😂😂😂

[@rumblechick73]

You can't fool me, I watched the video...you ate DIRT! LOL

[@JenniferMabus]

My secret has been revealed! 😅

[@rkatrails]

Yay! I've been thinking about you wondering when you're going to post a other fun video!😊

[@TravelWithIIhsan]

Hello 🤗🤗

[@JenniferMabus]

I finally had a chance to come back!

[@100bfriend]

You can get those maps in 3d .....

[@JenniferMabus]

Yes you can 😁

[@jerrypeevey]

Cheese is not supposed to be good for you when it's hot... It never bothered me but I have been with people who made a trip to the hospital not knowing what was making them so ill. Lots of minerals in dirt too :

[@JenniferMabus]

Oh really? That is something I will look into!

[@jerrypeevey]

@@JenniferMabus It's not a common thing just mentioning it . Also not serious , more like too much of a good thing. But if it's hot and you eat to much it may not dawn on you later why your intestines are killing you.

[@patleahy7647]

I love tuna packets for lunch but I worry that they are too smelly to eat at camp for dinner. Do you ever worry they will attract unwanted visitors to camp?

[@JenniferMabus]

My thoughts are that even if I eat tuna for lunch and have the wrapper in my trash, they can smell that just like if I ate it for dinner. The bear canister doesn't prevent bears from being able to smell the contents, just prevents them from getting into the food. So, to answer, I ALWAYS worry about bears regardless hahahah

[@timetraveler1128]

Why this video after a year? Did you time travel?

[@JenniferMabus]

Not as great as you!

[@MrAnarchris]

wouldn't bears be attracted to your clothing with snack in pockets?

[@JenniferMabus]

I actually keep a lot of my dirty clothes in my bear canister at night!

[@elainemarkey3429]

So good to see you nice and dirty again!!!

[@JenniferMabus]

Always! 😂