PERFECTLY Rehydrate Dehydrated/Freeze-Dried Meals EVERY Time - Make Your Own DIY Cook In Cozy!

Get You Own PaleoHikerMD Patches HERE!: www.etsy.com/shop/PaleoHikerM... Dehydrated/Freeze Dried Meals are a staple in the back country because they are lightweight, long lasting, filling, and affordable. That said, I've seen many people have a hard time getting their meals to turn out right...either too dry, or too soupy. Well, today I'll share my foolproof way to get perfect results every single time. The video includes a tutorial on how to make your own DIY Cook In Cozy to help the process out. Thanks for watching!
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[@PaleoHikerMD]

This video pertains to dehydrated as well as freeze dried meals...y’all get the point :)

[@kamikazitsunami]

Smart👍 One more tip. Before you open up the bag shake it upside down extending the bottom gussets to get out everything out of the corners. This allows the powder to head towards the top so you not have such a big clump of powder in the corners before adding the water.

[@MrWmburr7]

Thanks, Ernie, for going out in a rainstorm so WE can have a perfectly hydrated meal. What a guy! :-)

[@collinsfriend1]

Great idea with the cozy. I have some of that stuff and aluminum tape... now can use it.

[@billburr5881]

I use a double walled water bottle as a secondary water carrier and a rehydration cosy. Also useful as a hot-water bottle at night.

[@titanpreparedness]

Ive never actually seen someone make the coozy. Ton of people have em but you finally show how to make it. Thanks

[@Otis010707]

Ernie I LOVE the idea of notching the handle of your spoon for measurement's sake! Great touch if your cup does NOT come so arrayed!

[@PaleoHikerMD]

Glad you like it!

[@randallharmsen5802]

Good video. Liked the markings on the spoon 🥄 for measuring. Koozes great keep warm idea, lightweight and storable. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mat-ventures]

Thanks for the cozy DIY tips!. And for "empty the air from the pouch" trick

[@gabijones2445]

wow that river was so beautiful. thanks for the video

[@rfd62106]

You had a hood on the jacket to use while the hat covered the camera. 🙄 Lol. Just kidding. Well I’m not kidding, but I am just teasing. Nice video. Keep it up, brother.

[@Oldsparkey]

The one headache with the meals is always having something to accurately measure the water with. Greatt idea about the spoon it's always with you I like to make my own dehydrated meals the freezer bag way. A cozy is the best way to keep them hot while re hydrating.

[@mellh7547]

Hey Chuck I am just starting to get into dehydrating food.. I can't afford a freeze dryer.. If I prepped a meal dehydrated in a vaccune seal bag.. Could I achieve similar results? With close to accurate boiling water in the vaccum bag material?

[@davedtx7622]

A lot of the coozy videos I've seen show them being made so much more difficult. I like your way! So easy and simple. It's just a coozy, no need to over engineer it lol! Keep up the vids! So informative!

[@71cromag]

Strong work.

[@manofthetombs]

Excellent information! Thank you very much.

[@tom_olofsson]

Great tips. Thanks.

[@theaverageviewer6331]

Love the spoon trick gonna try this

[@nitacia5071]

Thanks for the videos 🙏

[@G90p]

Beautiful backdrop

[@thomasnugent7602]

Very good ideas, Thank you very much

[@dcordry]

Good job!

[@AndrewDasilvaPLT]

Cozies can also be made out of bubble bags found at grocery stores for traveling.

[@peterhuggins9267]

Cool video. I'm going to steal your idea about the spoon, as my my meals are watery more times than not.

[@thirdwatch9939]

Solid video friend. Ya need 2 hats as a you tuber ha ha

[@molderman7109]

I camped that river three years ago and need to go back!

[@russelllieser4226]

I carry a tarp/fly for rain.

[@michaelgutman4910]

Nice!

[@justinclark6053]

Hyperlite Mountain Gear makes probably the best cozy on the market. You can fold the lid backwards, buckle it and use it as a handle. Best part is It’s only an ounce. Down side is $$$$

[@phyllismulkey3778]

good info

[@jackvoss5841]

I made my cozy from one of the ubiquitous, blue foam pads in Walmart’s camping section. A 2’X1’ rectangle doubled over and sides laced up with light cord and tied off. A few hole about 3/8” along the open top are laced closed and tied with an easily released bow knot. When it isn’t being used to hold meals that are rehydrating, it’s a handy cushion for sitting or kneeling. And, we need a better name for these. A cozy is what elderly ladies keep teapots warm with. We might as well call them petticoats, or corsets. Come on - what’s an outdoorsy name for these outdoors tools? Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@yobentley7274]

Isn't the Mountain House bag thicker when it's filled with the hot water?? I don't know, but maybe measure a bit longer when cutting the pouch material?? Just a thought.

[@AwesomeAngryBiker]

Whats the purpose of that pouch. It wont do anything for the meal except hold it, so in effect its just adding bulk and a little extra mass to the back pack

[@jonNH123]

That is a cool hack with the water bottle on your pack strap. Is that jury rigged with a zip tie or something or is that some gear built for that purpose?

[@meenahug]

I have a key chain thing with a rubber ring that stretches over the rim of most water bottles. It’s made for the purpose. Got it at Disney land I think but I’ve seen them elsewhere.

[@jonNH123]

@@meenahug thanks!

[@msilverhammer]

Dehydrated or Freeze Dried?

[@AndrewDasilvaPLT]

I'd be afraid if this dude walked up into my room in ICU.

[@bobmar9239]

Spoiler alert spoiler alert! He eats lunch at the end.