5 Grocery Store Backpacking Dinners

[@kchoo419]

Came for the food tips, stayed for the potato love story

[@settohike]

haha! Some say it's The Notebook in potato form.

[@twentyroses]

Same! 👍 The story came out of the blue 😂 and I didn't expected it in a tutorial & because of her calm and introverted sounding voice. :'D Without the little potatojoke I would just leave a thumbs up for the usefull informations and go, but now you have also my sub. You deserved it! ^^👍

[@amywert8088]

@@twentyroses I thought the same! And I'm gluten intolerant, can't even use most of the tips!

[@isakrav631]

Agreed

[@camino06]

Old advertising guy here. Love your writing and the production. Not too fast, just enough time to enjoy your whimsical witty wisdoms. 🎉

[@settohike]

I appreciate your perspective! Thank you 😄

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

So many videos I would click on because the title sounds interesting but then I look and they're 27 mins long. Yet you can pack all of that into 5 and a bit. I liked it.

[@milo308]

your production value is fantastic, seriously good fun to watch!

[@settohike]

Aww thank you! I certainly tried to put a bit more 'jazz' into this one!

[@dani83red]

This chick is hilarious. How have I only just found this channel now? 😂

[@settohike]

Welcome aboard! 😛

[@laxota72]

I agree, hella personalty and cracks me up

[@danielphillips2855]

You’ve leveled up and I am so very present for the chaotic hailey shenanigans!

[@MandaPanda254]

So much personality in this one 😄 with some awesome tips, thank you

[@settohike]

6 months living alone is just starting to reveal itself 😂

[@Cootapatamba]

great ideas, advice all thrown in with some humor.... perfect, thankyou

[@aussiewonderer]

"I'm trying to be healthy isle"😂😂

[@settohike]

What a wild place 😛

[@dimsumfoods]

Shocked at how great your video was... Such a sweet dash of humor and wit. Blessings with your future projects!

[@settohike]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words! 😊

[@TalesFromAbroad-SJ]

What a fantastic video! These 5 grocery store backpacking dinners are such a great idea - cheap, easy, and perfect for those of us who don't own a dehydrator or run out of time to prepare meals. Thanks for sharing these handy tips. I'll definitely be trying some of these on my next hiking trip! Cheers, Simon - Tales From Abroad

[@teresaoyarzun7518]

I absolutely love your sense of humour. Apart from your useful tips your sense of humour comes through in a lot of your content n i think its great.Your style pulls people in .Keep up the great work love your channel.Now i think i might go eat a packet of chips,im totally jelly after that.

[@AZMUNDOGATES]

Your humour is actually da bomb 😂😍

[@settohike]

Thank you for being on the same wavelength 😛

[@scottsevers6194]

I use the nescafe cappuccino choc shakers for herbs, spices , dehydrated ( bended ) mushrooms etc. Or soup mix lentals. Air tight, light wieght, great for weeked camping ❤. Did it for 20yrs as a remote area fireman and instructor

[@DebZaragoza]

YOU are why I love watching small youtube channels! Underrated, and definitely worth watching! Loved this, so creative! Subscribed! 😆

[@settohike]

Aww thank you! I really appreciate you saying that! 😀💚

[@remirez2k3]

one of my favorite items to purchase be it for backpacking or not is asian market ramen packets ....SSSSSOOOOOO MANY flavors to choose from

[@robberlin2230]

After visiting Ireland i was intrigued to find out there wasn't a potato shortage as such, it was just that the English took as many potatoes as they wanted to without regard to the Irish. Yes there was blight, but that wasnt the issue, the issue was exporting all their food while the Irish starved, to death

[@megmcguireme]

The English didn't take the potatoes, they took the wheat, corn, and other food.

[@robberlin2230]

@@megmcguireme ooooh noooo dooont taaake mee pootatooes!!!

[@jamesholland1497]

Thank you for this very creative and informative video so sick of mountain House meals can't eat them anymore

[@enexified]

Hilarious presentation and such a good production! Gained a new subscriber!!

[@JerodBeeson]

Comedy and filmmaking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Smokdeel]

Super cool! 🏕🤠👍

[@UrbanKiwiana]

lol love the humour, I'm about to spent 13+ months walking around, so this was helpful for ideas thanks, have an amazing rest of your weekend.

[@settohike]

Thats a crazy amount of time, I hope you have some wonderful walking adventures! 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@UrbanKiwiana]

@settohike +HI thank you so much, and yeah I didnt to be rushed or worrying about time. So figured why not just keep going to I've had the adventure I'm seeking and discovered the country. My pleasure you've great content.

[@brotha-alphi]

Such great advice!

[@davidpeckham2405]

And cute too.

[@shaynehawkins713]

I discovered ghee butter. Does not go bad easily.

[@elenArmonico1317]

You’re good. You’re really good!

[@Ziggyc54]

The funny thing is that I eat this way pretty much every day. Dried this, dehydrated that, frozen this, canned that. It's just easier than stuffing around preparing full on meals. Mind you, I will be trying some of your suggestions, because, change is good for the gut microbiome. Unfortunately my hiking days are over because of a dodgy knee, but hey, I can make a hiking meal, then sit in my garden and pretend I'm hiking. 😊😉 Thanks for another great vid. Luv ya work. 👍👍

[@settohike]

I appreciate your comments! I glad I could help with some ideas for your garden hiking repertoire! 🙂

[@peterjohnson6273]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@michaelbiggs7129]

This was helpful thanks 🙏

[@mfarley252]

You are a hoot! Thoroughly enjoyed this !

[@cheflorenzo4491]

Loved your video! You're a little firecracker. Thanks for the chuckles. I did subscribe. 🇨🇦

[@tangoduck01]

Great video Hayley!

[@lucyalderman422]

Nice ideas even if you don’t plan on hiking thanks

[@aaronrhoades509]

❤👍🇨🇱😎 a great alternative to not going without butter Molly mcbutter or butter buds 🤸🕺 and one of my favorite alternatives is ghee🤸🕺 I make it at home and put it in one of the little drink pouches 8 oz or a 16-oz and when I get back I just refill it a second time

[@youmeandtheGSDs]

Another cracking video, Hayley! I especially loved the potato love story! 😂. I’ll definitely try a couple of these ideas (gluten free versions for me tho) on the trail. Thanks for sharing with us :)

[@pondgirl7853]

Brilliant. What a short sweet succinct video. They are usually so drawn out and protracted. Refreshing change from what is out there. Love your humour. And yes....I pressed like. Before you even wondered whether I had. I guess I will have to subscribe as well😁

[@SgtNarrow]

Hilarious. And seriously useful at the same time!

[@settohike]

Thanks for stopping by! 😁

[@jamesalanstephensmith7930]

Nice boots!

[@settohike]

Why thank you very much! 😊

[@nzadventurer]

Another goodie. I feel a bit shamed eating instant mash with chicken salt - but it tastes good. Perhaps I can step things up after watching this 🏕️ a 100g packet of bacon frozen before departure can add a lot of joy. I've had 11 days out of it and still producing smiles

[@UzmanN5]

Wow this is brilliant. And so happy a fellow Australian finally! Love the videos. Btw where did you get the instant mash potatoes? Couldn’t find it on coles website

[@imoffthehillma8013]

An enjoyable video with some helpful ideas - thanks mate! I can't be bothered with dehydrating, so these are the types of meals I take with me. A first night favourite of mine is to make some fresh homemade pesto, then at camp boil some pasta and some fresh veg, then add the pesto and sometimes some smoked sausage. And parmesan - after all, we are not savages.

[@settohike]

Yum, sounds delectable! Especially that you are making your own pesto and bringing vegetables. I might have to give it a whirl!

[@brad.m1997]

Absolutely pissed myself through this video, love it!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@settohike]

This is positive reinforcement that someone shares my sense of humour 😛

[@lyndonlives638]

I just tried out that mashed potato with peas and beans and vegetable protein etc, and it was really good. You could probably add any spices you wanted but it's honestly fine with just a little salt and pepper. I was surprised I'd never cooked with that vegetable protein before as it's surprisingly good stuff. Very meaty texture! Would be a great recipe after a long day of hiking!

[@danielphillips2855]

Sorry my patreon not working, am broke but really heaps loving these new vids❤

[@debs_hiking_journey]

Bahaha love your videos Hayley 😂 keep them coming

[@settohike]

Thank you Deb! 😁

[@goingawayguide]

For butter you can buy packets of ghee - single serve, perfect for making meals on the trail!

[@HarshmanHills]

Good food is underrated on the trail often times

[@geoffwright6025]

Love the video got some good tips a good laugh thanks😂

[@butlerdc]

Humorous Hayley. 😂

[@settohike]

Glad you think so! 😁😁

[@beetlejuice838]

Great humour. Kept laughing out loud, you probably heard me from the U.K. 😂

[@settohike]

I was wondering what that sound was 😛

[@EL8888]

Great video Hayley, always loved watching you! Now I have a question, if you hike a few days in another state/country and arrive by flight, how do you handle all your gears? Like just pack up everything (tent, sleeping bag etc) and put in check-in luggage? Also, maybe consider doing some more hiking guide videos as you hike some classic/famous hikes? Catch the highlights and major challenges of those hikes perhaps? Personally as a landscape enthusiast, the hike to Lake Oberon in Tassie (especially in winter) is always on top of my list, but it seems too much for me at this stage.

[@settohike]

Thank you! Yeah I'll cram everything into my check in luggage and then also have a day pack as carry on which has my camera stuff/batteries. If I am using a transport company to get to a track I try and see if they have the option to look after my day pack while i'm hiking. Or even stay at the same accomodation before and after a hike so they can store my day pack. And obviously have to buy a new lighter/fuel after the flight. Specific hiking guide videos is a great suggestion, I'd have to remind myself to write information down as i'm planning it otherwise the details get blurred into each other with different hikes! 😂 Lake Oberon in winter would be so beautiful. Make it your mission!

[@CanHike]

Considering a dehydrator!

[@settohike]

You consider well! 😛

[@fegmic]

watching from Philippines 💯

[@settohike]

Hiiiiiii 😁😄

[@moe_1886]

Very nice Hayley... would never have thought to use dehydrated ingredients from the $upermarket instead. I like! 🙃

[@settohike]

Thank you! It's a shame they don't have more dehydrated choices!

[@uzetaab]

When you introduced the potato, I thought you were going to suggest wrapping one in aluminium foil and tossing it in the campfire (assuming no fire ban). When I was a kid my Dad used a wood fire bbq and often did this. So delicious.

[@settohike]

Haha so many potato options. I do love a good potato wrapped in foil! Maybe part two?

[@kristyn8905]

Your videos are hilarious! Did you make that wind guard around your stove, or buy it somewhere? That's a really great one!

[@settohike]

Thank you! 😀 It's a Vargo Windscreen, a great little one! :)

[@kristyn8905]

@ thank you for keeping me entertained while I heal from an injury and helping to inspire me from going from being a hiker to a one day next year backpacker. Keep the amazing videos coming!

[@Bob-vb8lc]

OMG, your too funny. Great tips on food options and now I cant eat potatos because they are my new best friend LOL

[@settohike]

haha! I still haven't eaten the particular potato I filmed in this video, he is still sitting in the cupboard, I cant bring myself to do it 😛

[@Jasbo001]

G’Day mate! 🇦🇺Nice to see a bit of Aussie bush know how. Subs from me and 👍’s up. Can’t wait to get some more tips and know how from this channel.

[@settohike]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you sticking around 😀

[@disartster]

Long live mashed potato powder, the fastest way to tasty hot meal! Great love story too)) This is the second time I envy tuna packets, the only tuna-related packets we have is cat food... Otherwise can-only My additions: 1) egg noodles are the way to go for protein if you're boiling and not soaking them anyway. I'm a fan of a particular brand in Northern Europe, they aren't any special fancy health food, but simply contain 14g of protein per 100g anyway 2) kabanos sausages. It's the thin dried ones meant for snacking with a beer, but as they can be kept without a fridge it's a nice tasty addition to your meal as well. Had some with mashed potatoes, awesome! Maybe they have some dried tuna in beer snack sections too, need to look into that xD

[@timmo971]

More on the dehydrator and vacuum sealer! Where can you get them?

[@settohike]

Any kind of appliance store should have them! Both of mine are just cheap ones that I got online. Dehydrator is from Kogan and the vacuum sealer was off ebay. One day I might invest in a more fancy one but so far they are holding up great!

[@JJamahJamerson]

Here’s a recipe I came up with, dried apples, bread crumbs, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon (maybe a bit of nutmeg), pour boiling water over it, mix and let sit. Backpacking apple pie filling.

[@settohike]

That sounds delicious!! I might have to try it next trip! :)

[@gordon3988]

When I opened the video I momentarily mistook the ‘ad’ for the first meal…”it was for a Lindt Chocolate Bar”. In fairness, it fit the theme as it’s sold in grocery stores. Fun video!

[@settohike]

Haha I fully support eating Lindt Chocolate in all aspects of life. Sounds like a worthy ad 😛

[@petervaneeden3651]

Love it very inspiring missy potato maker opps meal maker

[@settohike]

haha thank you! 🥔 😎

[@KevinOutdoors]

Young lady, you do a lot in just a 5 min video. I subbed before you asked! 👍

[@Crazy-s8s]

What a perfectly wonderful way to begin another awesome day😃 Waking up to your video first thing Ms Hayley☺️ I’ve used the first couple of tips regularly for years, frozen meals when car camping in particular👍🏻 The instant Alfredo’s in all forms with added bits always a win-win too Fortunately those prices haven’t gone up as bad over here🙏🏻 Taking care of your lil tater iced the cake, I needed that chuckle this morning and I thank you👍🏻😂😂😂😂 Always enjoy your offerings Tips, tricks, thoughts & ideas Always with some humor thrown in too❤️ You’re such a upbeat and encouraging person and I look forward to all your content Till next time, take care & stay safe👍🏻🙏🏻😃☺️

[@settohike]

Good morning! Well evening by now 😛 Sounds like you're on top of all your meals! Haha I'm going to feel guilty when I end up eating the potato from this video. He looks so innocent in the pantry. 😛 Thank you so much, this comment is so lovely!! 💚 😄

[@nebc_yukonyeti]

We freeze leftovers flat in a Ziploc bag. Chili, pulled pork etc, lighter than a container!

[@settohike]

Love it! Great idea! 😊

[@themarekch]

G'day from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@peabody3000]

instead of butter you can carry a mini squeeze bottle of olive oil 👍👍

[@peterbedford2610]

I throw almonds into all these and it taste great

[@gjcoop5625]

Fun fact. You don't need a dedicated dehydrator. A fan-forced oven set to 50ºC and some low trays work. At that temperature, you don't overcook the food, just drive off the water. Ziplock bags are good enough to weigh out into single meals and you can keep them in the freezer until you need them. Write on the bag what's inside. Just have to be careful that any meat is fat-free as it can go rancid and finely minced so it gets fully dehydrated. I can't believe how unhealthy many hikers eat.

[@hoser7706]

What is your potato’s name? If that isn’t the single (or taken) best food in every form I don’t know what is!! Gem of a vid. Well done, er, cooked. Dried peas are on my list now…

[@PavoTreks]

Alfredo ad ftw 💯💯🔥🔥

[@settohike]

Followed closely by Mac N Cheese 😛

[@pablobonilla973]

Some pretty good ideas 👍what else u got?

[@Tiger-789]

I'm still wondering which supermarket sells dehydrated water & dino eggs.. been looking for years

[@settohike]

hahah! I was wondering if anyone was going to pick up on that 🤣 No luck at my local supermarket, they were out of stock apparently.

[@miken7629]

I like to buy the 2.5oz meat packets (Bacon, Chicken, Pulled Pork) to add to my meals. Instant Grits (or mash potatoes) + 2.5oz Bacon packet Dehydrated Refried Beans + 2.5oz Chicken packet Mash Potatoes + 2.5oz BBQ Pulled Pork.

[@JJamahJamerson]

If you’re cooking for more than 7 minutes, dried red lentils are also a nice thing to add.

[@settohike]

I do like a good stash of lentils! :)

[@kaspersergej]

Ok ok, stop looking at me like that. I am subscribing already.

[@settohike]

I am proud of you 😛

[@catelynrichards5051]

I have a very important question unrelated to the content in this video: do you blanch your veggies before hiking? Or just roll the dice?

[@settohike]

I tend to blanch the I guess 'harder vegetables' like carrot/broccoli. Or vegetables that I would find weird to eat raw like eggplant/zucchini. I dont blanch things like mushrooms, beans, peas/corn, leafy greens. But also a bit of a trial and error. :)

[@darryn6268]

The amount of effort just to make the potato scene!

[@Priyangshu139]

How much ml pot was used for cooking in this video?

[@settohike]

It's a 700ml pot. Great for 1 person 😊

[@Priyangshu139]

@@settohike thnks for info😄

[@JJamahJamerson]

I add extra garlic powder to pretty much all of my savoury backpacking meals.

[@settohike]

You and my mum would get along, she adds garlic powder to everything! 🤣

[@MarieChmotte]

I'm hungry ... and I'm not going to hike soon 😅

[@settohike]

We seem to have created a predicament 😛

[@adelevickers2120]

Great fun video. Shame I'm a coeliac and can't eat any of these as they all contain gluten. Still dehydrate my meals.

[@settohike]

One of my best friends growing up was coeliac, i'm sure the dehydrator is your greatest asset for hiking food in this case!

[@RobotRangerGuy]

I was relieved when you gave the 'Have you subscribed?" evil eye, that I had subscribed.

[@settohike]

You are safe 😜

[@123osterei]

nice 😊

[@settohike]

many thanks! 😀

[@bruceparr1678]

Do not chuck out the butter. Gram for gram butter has more calories than most dehydrated foods and it tastes wonderful.

[@Kai-xb4we]

gram for gram butter melts

[@bruceparr1678]

@@Kai-xb4we Not dehydrated butter or ghee.

[@Kai-xb4we]

@@bruceparr1678 love myself too much for that

[@scottsevers6194]

❤❤❤❤.😊

[@rochittalera]

Good video.Please next time make a video of cooking Indian food

[@Mustafa-zv2vt]

Why we sleep! good book tbh

[@settohike]

Good spotting haha my favourite book!! I think reading it should be a prerequisite for being a human! :)

[@kennethwilson8633]

Don’t forget the boiled eggs …Have fun stay safe.

[@settohike]

I love seeing other hikers randomly whip out an egg 😛 I need to be part of the egg gang!

[@jamesalanstephensmith7930]

Ghee! Keeps better than butter…

[@settohike]

Good to know for the future! 🧈

[@komocka]

Dehydrated peas is not the same as dry peas! Dry peas need to be boiled for 45 min!

[@DiabloOutdoors]

You have a knack for presenting a subject and making it interesting. The only problem with this video is that you were driving on the wrong side of the road. Maybe an overdose of potato affected your senses?? ;) (for those about to flame me.. I know! they drive on the left in that country)

[@AmyOutdoors]

You totally ignored cous cous in favour of pasta and sauce sachets 😵‍💫... Hayley my dear, try the Hart and Soul Mediterranean cous cous (1 serve prep'ed as per pkt instructions)... meanwhile add 30ml olive oil, a sliced Striker stick of pepperoni, 6 Cherry tomatoes halved, and 10 black pitted olives in a pot and fry for a couple of minutes to warm up... and if you're feeling really fancy and it's your first night out... half a block of pre-frozen haloumi that you fry in it's block form (aka, don't cut if first) using a little extra olive oil and break it up to mix it into the other ingredients. (always fry haloumi in one piece, it's so much easier and quicker!). So. Damn. Good. And salty. Even better if you add vegeta stock powder to the cous cous prior to soaking it. Bon appetite!

[@settohike]

I feel ashamed because this recipe sounds so good! and I love haloumi! 😛 Perhaps this video will get a sequel!

[@kirk1968]

I wonder if that potato knows just how good it has it. At least for now 🤫

[@settohike]

I literally made mashed potato last night and avoided using the potato from this video, I couldn't bear the thought 😛

[@kirk1968]

lol! It's like those videos where someone saves a lobster from the grocery store and gives it a free life 😆

[@k.whiking4372]

Zombie apocalypse eh! On a more serious note, how about a bloopers video, there must of been a few whilst filming this one.

[@settohike]

Haha I will have to get around to doing a bloopers video one day soon. The ones from this video mainly consist of me having to stop filming because of the screaming child in the street and the neighbour who decided to mow his lawns as I pressed record 😛

[@tylerwright2542]

E tu, Potato? You didn't like and subscribe! 😂

[@settohike]

Thats it, into the cooking pot for you! 😛

[@15halerobert]

Don't forget it might be illegal in some countries to sleep with a potato. 🙃🤪

[@vincentvega5686]

why are you mowing your lawn? there's a bloody drought ffs 😂😛

[@settohike]

hahah you are special for making it to the true end 😛

[@jeremypage7197]

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[@settohike]

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