PCT 2020 | Backpacking Food For 8 Days on the Pacific Crest Trail

[@TheHungryHiker]

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[@cynthiajohnson5196]

I enjoy the Greenbelly meal bars.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I’ve been wanting to try those!

[@wyomtnhippie]

I like the heathers choice meals, and their pacaroons. I always have a few lara bars with me too. I like how you dehydrated your own food, thats always a good choice

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! I bring out the dehydrated once a year and bulk dehydrate meals for the entire upcoming season. Saves time and money!

[@elysemanns8304]

Mashed potatoes with spam! Canned chicken with Mayo and pepper!

[@waltermidkiff3662]

You had me at second breakfast.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Second Breakfast, Second Lunch and LOTS and lots of snacks!!

[@josephgeorge9704]

Lord of the rings XD

[@swagman556]

Omfg I subscribed when she said that and then went to read the first comment😂

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@TheHungryHiker were u scared camping alone

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@mehchocolate1257 Sometimes I still do, if it's REALLY quiet out and I can hear anything like a twig breaking. My thoughts wonder. For the most part, I'm so exhausted by the time I get to camp and I have no problem falling right to sleep.

[@fletcherbrown728]

Wow! Finally, a channel packed with practical, realistic, affordable, implementable (is that a word?), down-to-earth, advice. Just getting back to backpacking (at 75) after a 30-year break and leaving in two days for a solo 10 day trip through Tiger Leaping Gorge and Hada Snow Mountain in Yunnan China. You have satisfied all the concerns I had about cooking on the trail since I live in an area where no one even knows what a dehydrated camping meal is much less be able to buy one. Your videos have been my go-to source for all things "cooking and eating" for my trip. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay!! Welcome back to backpacking. Have a great trip and glad my little channel helped with sorting out the cooking and eating on trail for your trip. That’s awesome!!

[@kevinjoseph6993]

I love trail magic. It's amazing how many nice people there are still in the world!!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I totally agree!

[@davidrobinson5180]

You weren't kidding when you said you ate like a teenage boy. This was awesome.

[@TheHungryHiker]

That’s the thru-hiker’s diet for ya 😀

[@kateNwilson]

Me literally never going hiking. Watching every single hiking video.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I love this! Thanks for watching!

[@Red_Proton]

I'm so happy to see you're not a minimalist with food! I learned a lot, thanks!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Nope, definitely not ultralight when it comes to food. Glad you enjoyed the video and learned something!

[@markadlardstonepipeadventu2589]

@@TheHungryHiker I totally agree with Red Proton! Eating good, tasty, meals, is part of enjoying the experience. No skimping there. Well done on the video!

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@markadlardstonepipeadventu2589 Thank you!

[@jorgefalconjr]

Exactly!!!

[@anonymouscommenter2278]

Note to self. If I get a gray titanium spoon, add a bright color ribbon or paint it.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yes, I highly recommend doing that or you risk losing your spoon like I did. 😂

[@aborne]

dang, that bright tape idea is good.

[@pygmygiant]

Yes! I swear I’ve lost about 10 of them in the last couple of years. Starting to think I should stick a GPS tag on it 🤦‍♀️

[@TheHungryHiker]

I just recently got another spoon. Let’s see how long I can keep it through this backpacking season. 😂

[@Seamus3051]

Tying " International Blaze Orange " 550 cord on to everything that is small, and easily lost, or forgotten, minimizes the loss of small items.

[@johnnyhoyt7856]

As a beginner hiker, I used ur 8 day food plan and loved it.. thank u so much 🤙

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you found this one helpful!

[@richardsmith7783]

I'll tell you something is cheap and tasty, roman noddle with beef jerky! you can add as much jerky as you like Plus the beef jerky get soft in hot water and puts out a great taste of the flavor of the jerky. try it some time you will love it....

[@TheHungryHiker]

Great suggestion. Thank you!

[@micjam1986]

I scrap the ramen spice pack and add a pack of beef stroganoff powder to that.. yum

[@finditandfixit2081]

That is pretty much jail house food called spread. You can crunch of chips and add tj mama in it. Super cheap and filling

[@Db121mb]

As a fat guy bushcrafter, seeing your meal choices is awesome! I can fully get behind you meal choices

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@tonybarnett1158]

My favorite long term hiking food is one I have never heard anyone talking about. I buy # 10 cans of freeze dried beef which I then individualize into mylar bags. I mix it with freeze dried rice and beans. Super filling supper. Will also mix with ramen, etc. And I always carry a couple packs of taco seasoning to spice things up. I am also one of the rare ones who brings powdered eggs in mylar. How nice to start the day with scrambled eggs and bacon bits?

[@TheHungryHiker]

That sounds SO DELICIOUS!!!

[@imagesbylemke7065]

Nice blog, like that you use the Starkist packs, love those and easy to pack

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks and they're easy to find in most grocery stores.

[@smallgamesplays4958]

In about 2 years when I'm able to be on my own in life, I want to try backpacking because it looks enjoyable and challenging. I found this video very helpful in clearing up what foods should be brought since I tend to get confused with reading articles about this kind of stuff; they can sometimes be fairly vague as well which doesn't help. Either way... Just wanted to say it was helpful on clearing up this part of backpacking for me. I want to try some extended camping first before I try this kind of stuff but I just wanted to see kind of what I would need to prepare for.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Backpacking is awesome! I highly recommend it. Also, food just tastes better when you're out on trail so you'll have that to look forward to. Good luck!

[@mikethezipper]

Wow, this is a fantastic video. Absolutely love it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us, I know it takes absolutely forever to film and edit all of this. Thanks for the hard work!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! Even though this is one of my older videos (I've improved quite a bit since I made this one a few years back), I'm glad you still enjoyed it and found some value in it.

[@brittanycarava7020]

Not even a real hiker and I got this video suggested to me on KZbin and I’m so glad it was! I love your energy and following your adventures :) I’m definitely a foodie though so this was perfect 😉

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! Love this!!

[@TheHungryHiker]

PS: You ARE a real hiker. If you can get outside on a dirt trail and enjoy the experience, you are a real hiker to me.

[@anniejderose1234]

Same😛

[@jasonsanitz5623]

Really cool video, great info, and beautiful backdrop! I will be in the PNW soon and hope to do some exploring! Thanks for sharing. Happy trails!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelbauer6496]

You go girl!!! Wow 20 miles a day is damn good!!! Takes me a week LOL

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! Once your body adapts to the bigger mileage days, 20 mile days are completely doable. Thru-hikers have to work up to 20+ mile days otherwise they might not complete the trail in time. I was a bit out of practice this summer so those 20 mile days definitely felt longer than they used to. Hahahahaha!!

[@Mesamanpruitt]

Came for the food, and stayed for the smile! Thanks. subscribed

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@milocross9693]

i'm a simple man, i see "hungry hiker," i click and subscribe

[@TheHungryHiker]

I love this. Thanks for subscribing!

[@greghaldy9664]

Thanks for the great video! My wife and I are planning to do section H of the PCT (Cascade Locks to White pass next August. It will be our first thru hike. Figuring out what to bring food and stove wise is daunting, and this video will help. Especially cooking for two!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad this was helpful. Hope you had fun on your trip!

[@pamelajoy67]

Some of your ideas are brilliant and new to me (powdered pb in ramen!?!). Thanks for the suggestions.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! Glad you found this one useful.

[@dalevodden1359]

To the hungry hiker thank you for getting back to me so quick yeah that thing is pretty neat I'll have to think of something like that you know try and find the materials but thank you very much you have a blessed day my friend

[@TheHungryHiker]

Here's the video I watched that inspired me to make one of my own. Hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hILUh2Cvbbmpp7M

[@melodytaporco4133]

Lots of great tips! Love repackaging the mountain house into ziplock cos man those things take up sooo much space! Also love your diy coozy thing! So cool

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I save Mountain House meals as a treat meal on trail mainly because they're expensive and AND take up so much space in my pack. Repackaging is definitely the way to go with these as long as you have a good system for rehydrating and cooking. My stove cozy works perfectly! It helps save me a ton of fuel.

[@JackTGreat]

That Gatorade powder is an awesome idea.

[@TheHungryHiker]

And they make Gatorade packets in small pouches now too, perfect for backpacking!!

[@KawiLover250]

Her: "I don't drink coffee." Me: *FULL CARDIAC ARREST*

[@TheHungryHiker]

I know! I know! I’m more of a tea drinker. 🤷‍♀️

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@MZ95 Well I guess its a good thing I don't drink coffee. :)

[@paulv2394]

Thankfully, I detest coffee. Ewww.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I don’t detest coffee. It’s just not my cup of tea. 🤷‍♀️

[@greyrock9747]

@@TheHungryHiker I'm more of a tea drinker too! It also weighs almost nothing to have some teabags in your pack!

[@robertwilson6816]

Thanks

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@Suzanne1999]

So happy to have just found your channel and am new to hiking. Love your videos! I always think about food and what would I eat. This is fantastic. I'm loving watching and taking notes. You are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay!! Welcome to the channel. Happy to have you here. 😊

[@crlaf1978]

Nice! This has to be the best assortment of food I’ve seen, to be honest. It’s usually all mtn house or chef corso

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@musgroveandthepumi1604]

Food seems to be near the top of the list for rewards after a long trail day. Cashews can do no wrong. Dogs keep their opinions to themselves, so we have to try and read their minds. Thanks for a great video.

[@TheHungryHiker]

You are 100% correct! Food is a huge motivator when ut on trail. I feel like I'm always looking forward to my next meal out there. I wish dogs would share their opinions with me. Shoot, I wish dogs would talk to me because I always want to know what they have to say. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@zacharyjames9602]

Nothing wrong with packing extra food, especially in a place where you may find yourself in a survival situation.

[@Lucario89187]

Thank you for showing me this. I'm just plannning to be doing a weekend camping trip but I dont want to cook since I'll be canoeing the entire time!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you found this one helpful!

[@mariec.9102]

You had me at: ramen noodles, cheese & beef sticks, and SNICKERS!!😆👍🏽(and all of the other food that you packed ❤️)

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome!!

[@kayseacamp]

Idk if you have considered it but I always pack my dehydrated meals in a ziptop mylar pouch. That way I can just pour my boiling water into the pouch, zip it up, and let it reconstitute. Then when I'm done I just zip the bag shut and toss it into my trash ziplock. It saves me from having to clean out my mug since the only thing that goes in it is water and also save alot of space and weight. Also I will mix IsoPure protein powder which has a crystal-lite consistency with some liquid IV as calorie boosts throughout the day.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I actually bought a bundle of ziptop mylar bags last year that I was going to use for my dehydrated meals. I plan on using them this year on trail. I hear that the Ziplock freezer bags can withstand boiling water and are a great option for those who don't want to deal with a dirty pot. I'm going to try both this season and see which one I like better.

[@kayseacamp]

@@TheHungryHiker Nice! My dad put me onto the mylar bags and I just love them. Also allows me to cook so many tasty meals vs having to risk my luck on some of the premade backpacking meals. I haven't tried the freezer bags yet but I have used them for sous vide cooking and they have held up. So I think they would be fine.

[@thevideostump46239]

Ahhh food, as ah fat guy, I love it! lol.. I dig your stove cozy, the PCT decal makes it VERY trail cosmopolitan.. You gotta love some "Trail Magic" too!! Nicely done...

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!! Always gotta rock the PCT whenever I can!

[@kmosheng]

Congrats on your thru-hike, and thanks for being a fellow FOODIE!!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!!

[@mop5165]

Wow this is inspiring! I just started back country hikes a year ago and I’m going on my first solo trip this weekend. Just 12km a day for two days. I’m a bit nervous but it should be a fun experience!

[@TheHungryHiker]

You got this! Have fun on your trip. 😀

[@stephencossman6966]

I preciate the tips on your cook system... HAPPY TRAILS. S from Philly

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@kadendavis787]

122 miles in 8 days is an amazing pace. I need to get back to the Rockies soon!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! I need to visit the Rockies!!

[@christineschindler2604]

I'm not able to backpack anymore but I really enjoy and seeing how you do it and it helps me do it in my my utility trailer camper I made thanks for the info

[@TheHungryHiker]

I love that my videos are helping to give you ideas for your camper. That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@Clarkarias]

Good thing I watched this while eating lunch!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Hahahahahaha!! Yeah, backpacking food videos make me hungry too!

[@johnpowell8568]

I like your idea of insulating your stove to increase efficiency. I've thought of that one too! This could really make a difference in winter trips, but even in summer is significant. As a fellow foodie, I constantly daydream up ways to increase milage AND to be able to do it completely WITHOUT needing to resupply. Have you looked into the bulk sections of health food stores for things like powdered dry pinto beans and corn chowder that need very little more than adding hot water? One of my best go-to's are various dried fruits and nuts, raw/organic/unsulphered of course! Another trick I discovered is to carefully check calorie per serving details, listed on every label. A single Triscuit cracker is 20 calories! That is very high, and it is pretty salty which counts after a few days heavy exertion/sweating on the trail. Add in some peanut butter and a few pieces dried fruit and you have a powerhouse meal with zero cooking needed. At Costco they have two pound bag regular plain ridged potato chips that are very durable, and high calorie/fat. These bags can be tied to the outside of the pack, and each bag is around 4000 calories! These of course go GREAT with the bean/corn chowder powder mixes! Have you ever thought of the trick of taking some heavy grain 'bread-packs'? These are about 17 ounces, are ten to a pack, are made of course grind whole wheat, are VERY resistant to spoilage, are VERY firm/dense, and packed in tough plastic that holds up well under rough handling. Each piece is around 100 calories, and is ideal for a peanut butter and raisin sandwich that WILL fill you up! BTW, a bottle of good multi-vitamin-mineral supplement pills makes ALL the difference if you are serious about extending time/distance on-trail without ANY need to resupply. Anyways, just a few ideas to create dense nutrition meals that taste gourmet, and create a loadout that can greatly increase the number of days on trail, with no reduction in either food intake or performance. As a strict vegan I also benefit from the fact that vegan foods last a lot longer without spoilage and attendant risk of food poisoning. Best wishes, and love to hear your take on my ideas!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Great suggestions!

[@MrKneri22]

I'm going Elk hunting in Colorado in November for 8 days so this video really helped me narrow down my food choices. It's great seeing regular food as well, the rice sides and meats/cheese! I'm moving to Colorado next spring and I'll be out on as many trails as I can be so thanks for the knowledge! Also, what a cutie 😍

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! Glad you found this one helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@Paul-kd3ui]

DUH just eat the elk

[@that1guycanfly]

I’m more concerned about the cooking aspect, What cooking system did you end up using? Open fire?

[@MrKneri22]

@@that1guycanfly I used a jet boil system. Little propane fuel can attach to a metal base, and there's a cup you buy to boil the food in.

[@vinniethefinger7781]

God bless you for wanting to pack an elk out of the back country. That's usually a 4 or 5 man job unless you know a Russian female weightlifter.

[@shyowl3453]

As simple as it sounds, putting the mountain house meals in a smaller bag is a great idea for long hauls

[@TheHungryHiker]

Saves so much space!! You can always keep one to cook in. They're reusable!!

[@milesgoby]

Super helpful! I'm hoping to get more multi-day trips in this coming summer and this is really helpful info :)

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! Glad you found this helpful. 😊

[@danielhanson4326]

Happy trails and keep on trucking right back Is at you sweetie

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@cairo652]

Whoa! I’m new to all this, but I had no idea backpacking food could be such “normal” food! How do you figure out what cheese is safe to carry and doesn’t need refrigeration?

[@TheHungryHiker]

Absolutely! Backpacking food can be really whatever you want it to be. I only bring with me food I know I love to eat. Food is a huge motivator for me to hike the big mile days and get to camp. As far as cheese goes, hard cheese will have the longest trail life. which is why I always bring a hard cheese as opposed to a soft cheese when out on trail.

[@theegress3131]

You’re a beast for making that trek. I know some people do longer per day mileage but 15.2 miles a day is no joke. Kudos!

[@thewanderingpond]

How does the cheese and salami stay good? We are going to be hiking and camping for a month this summer and looking at all the food ideas! ☺️☺️

[@TheHungryHiker]

I always pick a hard cheese over a soft cheese. Hard cheese seems to last longer on trail. I also keep my food bag buried deep in my pack instead of having it close to the top. That way my food has less of a chance of being exposed sun and heat. In general for the perishables, I tend to eat those first. Be sure to check out my Grocery Store Backpacking Food videos for more trail food ideas on the cheap! Good luck!

[@ronnag13]

I really like the cozy you made. I checked the link but i like the style of yours a little better. The lid is a must. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! I felt like adding the Velcro side straps was a must for me for the cozy.

[@ronnag13]

@@TheHungryHiker yeah.. I’m making a few for different pots this weekend.. i am up in Alaska so these are honestly going to be amazing. The straps will definitely be on mine.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Sounds awesome!!

[@williamskellyr]

Thanks for sharing the 'real' side of thru-hiking! Looks like you squeezed every ounce of weight out possible ... How much did your 8-Day carry food bag weigh? Total pack weight: base + consumables?

[@TheHungryHiker]

As I mentioned in my video, I didn't weight my food bag. I wish I would've because it was so heavy, but I think at the time I was too scared to know how much it actually weighed. Check out the link to my LighterPack account in the video description for a complete breakdown of all my gear and the weight for each item.

[@kh4550]

Superb video! Im looking forward on embarking on a similar trip my self and I have been worrying heavily about food but your video gave me some needed advice!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Zeronohigher]

Thank you so much for this great informative video! I’m wondering did you make a special nut spice mix? I’m inspired by this video!!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed this one. As for the nut and speech mix, maybe you were thinking it was this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHzEmayBqZ2YoLs

[@jessicathompson236]

I'd like to see your whole set up. It looks like you had a great hike.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I’ve made quite a few gear videos for previous hikes. Be sure to check them out. 😀

[@jessicathompson236]

@@TheHungryHiker , I actually recently bing watched some of your vids

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! More new gear videos coming soon! 😀

[@christieflesch3750]

you should read books for a living cuz you have a soothing voice. I promise that is a compliment

[@TheHungryHiker]

Wow! Thank you for that! :)

[@TheHungryHiker]

Maybe there’s a new career in my future? 🤔

[@Vivypips]

I second this! Very relaxing to listen to.

[@JosephMcCanne]

You changed my life with the PB and Ramen! ❤

[@TheHungryHiker]

Love it!

[@bamnguyen7903]

You remind me of Hobbits with your second breakfast. Perhaps find time and space to fit in elevenies and afternoon tea. I like your style on food/snack choices. I was expecting some healthy organic bland boring food but was shocked to see most of what’s in my kitchen on display. I am a 40 year old man and I eat the same stuff. Lol. Anyways, great video. Will subscribe :)

[@TheHungryHiker]

I really need to watch Lord of the Rings. 😂

[@MonkeySeeProductionsLLC]

Great Video! Full of great food ideas!!! Prepping for me first long hike; Thanks for making this.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching! 😀

[@myshelhilty4068]

Do you have videos about safety? How do you do this alone? Protection against man and animal? I'm all for hiking and camping alone! It wouldn't stop me but I do fear animals and man.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Currently, I don't have any videos on safety. I think this is a GREAT topic to cover though. Honestly, I'm more scared of people in town than I am when I'm on trail. That's not to say that there aren't bad people on trail, but in my experience, I've never had a bad encounter with a person while on trail. As for wildlife, I've only seen one bear and it was it's butt as it was running away from me because it heard me singing. True story! hahahaha!

[@williamwood6616]

I would be blessed to learn more about the DIY kettle coozy

[@bartetzenhouser2943]

Your food chooses look WONDERFUL!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!! Tasty options = happy hiker!!

[@DizzyDad]

Great video. A lot of good options there I'll probably check out the holy mole breakfast bars sometime

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching! Those Holy Molé Bars are a really good breakfast option. Super yummy.

[@cestmoi7368]

I’ve been using Peak Refuel for a couple of years. My kids love it. Easy to use, generous portions, and decent price point with a good variety. 10 days worth of meals fit in 4 10litre bags for 3 of us. How much fuel does the stove in this video use per day? Seems like a number of cylinders would be required. I’m curious how that stacks up against a few medium white gas bottles…

[@VirtualFeats]

I LOVE Food!! We just take potato’s everywhere.. just incase. sending a like love and sub from Ireland 🇮🇪 😂 🥔

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!!

[@georgev2661]

I like using Emergen-C tangerine packets and adding it to green tea or even peppermint tea.

[@TheHungryHiker]

The Emergency-C packets are awesome to use when out on trail.

[@joshstiltner]

HA! You're not the only hiker to use a tent stake as an impromptu fork.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Oh good, although I have NO PROBLEMS embracing my inner Hiker Trash, especially if it means having to get creative with my food utensils while out on trail. Nothing will stop The Hungry Hiker from eating out on trail. Hahahaha!

[@jonneumann1917]

Yep second breakfast!! Great vid 👍

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@wishiwasamuffin]

Thank you for talking about trash! It's so overlooked, but it's essential not to leave garbage in the wild! Pet peeve of mine is littering, haha.

[@TheHungryHiker]

We should all be good stewards for our public lands. Packing out our trash is what we should ALL do. Happy to help spread the good word. :)

[@AlanLamb11]

Roasted nuts- usually make too batches, one with cinnamon salt, and a bit of maple syrup and coconut oil. The other batch only salt but add in dried fruit. Start eating about 4 hours after waking up. Then some extra electrolytes for sure, random snacks depending on length (shorter 1-2 nights chips, longer hikes crackers&cheese), then always try to finish with a warm meal, usually beans with rice.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Sounds delicious!!!

[@baron7024]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Stay safe and keep sharing your experiences.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@nikko9525]

Am learning alot on properly what to take on hiking. Love the food part🥳☺️. Great tips on proper equipment to take. Making sure not to exceed to much. Thanks a bunch be safe hiking my friend.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@leahtangeman7113]

I like to bring a sort of rice-a-roni I make myself. 1 cup brown rice, a bit of butter powder, and a Ramen noodle seasoning packet. Add a packet of shredded chicken and you're good to go. Its a bit more filling than the regular rice and is a little bit cheaper.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Great idea!

[@yanthos]

what a great comment, snickers I only ate 4 of them... on the trail. Lady I thought you were a badass now I think you are a badass with a sense of humor, keep being you cause you rock

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! Snickers on Trail 4 Life!!

[@WestCoastWarriorr]

I live on Vancouver Island where on average it endlessly rains from October to May. I don't bring fuel/cooking pot because of the weight and size (I use a 40L bag). Personally I just use a WW2 canteen/pot combo that pair together, I bring a ferro rod and a fire starter from home (Cotton balls, drier lint, etc.) Even if it's raining a lot you can process a little wood then baton a few piece of it in half to get to the dry stuff in the middle, set up a small stick-stage to keep it off the wet ground (maybe set a tarp high above you if it's really raining) and you're laughing. I know it's a lot more work to do this, but you will carry less and become a much better outdoorsman in general by only packing minimal and only bringing tools that are multipurpose in use. Thank you for the fantastic food tips! I plan on hiking the Juan De Fuca trail here on the island this spring, 2024. Will be utilizing some of your methods without a doubt!

[@winnguyen443]

You’ve got great info here, it’s like you knew what I was wondering about! I’m looking for a 2 person stove and cookware combo . Any you can think of?

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad it was helpful! My experience with backcountry cooking stoves have always been for 1-person. I've been using the JeBoil Stash for the last two years and I love it! alnk.to/aLBTOdz This stove boils water really fast, like in two minutes or less. I've also been doing most, if not all of my cooking out on trail this summer using boiling water and Ziplock bags. I gave up cooking in my actual stove because it's faster since there's no clean up. I ate washing dishes out on trail. I only use my stove to boil the water and then rehydrate my food in a freezer Ziplock bag while using some sort of cozy. Hope that helps!

[@richardhislop-harvestthena4882]

Excited for this one!! Thanks

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks!

[@alejandroavellaneda9156]

Thanks for this video, planning my fist thru hike and going with your exact set up for heating water.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! Have a great hike!

[@lloydbusby6614]

Second breakfast! I love it! You are a hobbit!!😂 This was sooo interesting and informative. Thank you!❤

[@marktimmis5631]

Great video - thanks for sharing!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@trestoncoleman85]

Thank you for the boiler idea.

[@bdr518]

Dang @ 7:22 those bug bites on your legs! You’re a trooper for sure!

[@NMIBUBBLE]

I'd replace the Maruchan noodles with regular noodles, Stove top Nooo, that some bad stuff in there, anything that's processed got to go. The Video is great like the hikes trails they look beautiful!

[@jasonjacobs7442]

I love dehydrated spaghetti. I think that was my favorite dehydrated entree. Haluski was my second.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Dehydrated spaghetti is not only easy, but it's delicious!

[@stevechandler3097]

Just ran across your website. Learning a lot from you already.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Tavis1910]

❤❤❤ about to go to Hawaii for an extended exploration on the trails. Great ideas on this video! Just curious if I should buy food stuffs here in Texas or wait until I get to HI?

[@redshot1015]

I remember watching this few months ago .. but i literally got same style setup with my food prep

[@TheHungryHiker]

Nice!

[@phucyouse5316]

Cereal is amazing in the woods

[@TheHungryHiker]

It sure is!

[@CasualDudeGaming]

7:23, all the bug bites. i would not of been able to stop myself from wanting to scratch and pick at it if I had that many on me tbh.

[@bikerider76058]

The green spoon is at Walmart for about a dollar. I have several in different colors. I love them

[@TheHungryHiker]

Good to know.

[@kristacapstin]

Also quick question...? Are you doing this solo? If so what kind of protection do you bring? Even with a trail partner? Thanks. Love the video. I'm excited to watch more of your videos.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yes I did this trip solo, as I do on many of my adventures. With all the miles I’ve hiked in the backcountry, having my knife as part of my 10 essentials has been more than adequate. And even then, I’ve only used my knife to cut up cheese and food packaging. If it’s bears you’re worried about, make sure you use a proper food bag or bear canister and be “bear aware” out there. As far as people go, I’m way more afraid of people in the city than the backcountry. Good luck!

[@pcookson]

Nice ideas. Thanks. I will have to say with 35 years of backpacking I have never used any sort of electrolyte supplement which just adds weight and cost. If you are eating enough calories you will be replacing your electrolytes through those foods. I also recommend learning the edible plants that will be in the area you are going and use some of those for roughage and nutrientslacking in a lot of backpacking food. Those plants are mining the minerals you can use even if you just make teas. You won't get many calories from them, however.

[@mrblackkai]

Use orange duct tape on the handle, you can not only adjust it for a perfect grip, but you will also easily spot the utensil and have duct tape at the ready, should the need for it present itself.

[@davidmedina1180]

I enjoyed your video. I m getting ready to go back to Spain and do El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the Northern Way. I usually do 4 weeks of hiking a year besides the long hiking I do every year, 4 weeks. You video gave me good ideas for the next hiking I am doing this November 2021 in Arkansas. Thanks for making these wonderful videos, very insightful.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! Glad you found this one helpful! The Camino is very high on my hiking bucket list, Hopefully one day soon!!

[@LukeWatch]

Its not the exact utensil you have but REI/Eddie Bauer and other outfitters sell a similar spork/knife combo that weighs 0.2oz by the brand LightMyFire

[@TheHungryHiker]

Lots and lots of options out there!

[@frankenstein3163]

Nice. ty for shearing. Any suggestions gluten free diet substitutes ? I'm not super sensitive but I cant eat a cup of Ramon without being very ill for the next 3 day's.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Here's a video I put together showing some really good vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free backpacking meal options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIK0f4Zunsmih8U

[@DarKKnightt07]

I enjoy your videos. Stay safe on your future hikes.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@paulbier2182]

Those chicken creations and rice sides are the best thing to pack for food. I used to pack in mountain house meals and I think they're absolutely terrible

[@TheHungryHiker]

There's also a HUGE selection of the tuna packets as well, but I don't do tuna. My only complaint about the Chicken Creation pouches is that I wish they had more than four flavors to choose from. Know Rice Sides are excellent and cheap! Love them too!

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I recently went the opposite direction with my cook kit where I started with the BRS stove with titanium pot and now have the jetboil flash which is $90 and the same capacity as my titanium pot at 750 ml. It’s about 4 oz heavier than my previous system.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I’m all over the place with my stoves. I really love JetBoil so I just bought the brand new Stash, which I’ll be checking out on trail this year.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

@@TheHungryHiker yea, I’m still dialing in my setup for different types of outings. I was really hoping my jetboil would simmer better for my knorr sides, but other than that it’s a great setup. I guess the msr windburner is really good at simmering, but it’s pretty spendy and the smallest size is a 1 liter. I recently got the sterno inferno to use with my brs as a cheap version of the stash. It works pretty well, but the craftsmanship of the jetboil is noticeably better and it has more heat sink fins on the bottom than my sterno. Either way, it’s been fun experimenting. I also found an $8 stove similar in design to the brs that actually simmer really well. It’s not quite as light as the brs, but it’s about the same size. I think it’s close to 2 oz vs the brs weight of about 1 oz.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I’ve been super happy with my BRS stove. Light, cheap and simmers pretty well.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

@@TheHungryHiker I always have trouble getting the flame to that perfect tiny size on mine without it either putting itself out or suddenly growing much too large. My jetboil is the same way. I can get them to simmer, but it’s really finnicky. I might be simmering at a lower flame than most, so that could explain my troubles.

[@hunterhalo2]

I don't like those sporks, when its cold then they get incredibly brittle and I've broken three. Sticking with metal now!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I definitely prefer my aluminum alloy long handled spoon over a plastic spork, bt when you lose your preferred piece of gear and someone gifts you a replacement when you're out on trail, you're grateful for the gift, especially if it means not having to use a tent stake to eat food for the next 3+ days.

[@Mike_Blanda]

Awesome video!!! Good info for food 🤙🏽

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you liked it!!