Ultralight Backpacking Food | 7 features you might be overlooking

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Are you a member of the rapidly growing ultralight backpacking community? You’ve probably researched gear for hours and hours, BUT have you given that much thought to the food you’re carrying? Aaron shares 7 features of ultralight backpacking food to keep in mind while preparing for your next adventure in this video. Aaron has packed 35,000 calories in a bear can by keeping these features in mind. You, too, can reduce your food weight while maximizing nutrition.
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@Jody6441 4 года назад

Very well thought out. Glad to see someone encourage healthy ideas over M&Ms

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

@oe5580 Год назад

Nice 👌 Thanks for sharing your knowledge

@thomasnugent3836 2 года назад

Very informative and educational. Thank you very much

@backcountryfoodie 2 года назад

You are very welcome. 😊

@dmoconnellusaf 4 года назад

Take all those stickers off the bear can...save grams right?

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

David O'Connell lol!! Those stickers have been on there so long my can would probably be covered in glue residue if I tried taking them off.

@craig16216 4 года назад

Great Video! Are all your recipes vegetarian?

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Yes, all are vegetarian or vegan. We’re planning a new video explaining why that is - cost savings, weight savings, protein for endurance athletes, and maximized nutrition per gram weight of food.

@craig16216 4 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie thank you I've also found meat products are very hard to preserve and store for hiking long periods.

@walkonearthofficial 4 года назад

First 51 seconds : “Well...This person is legit AF”

@ronmiller7916 4 года назад

Really? What's her definition of nutritious? I'm not seeing even a basic interest in vitamins. B12, b1, Omega-3, potassium, alt, b6 to name a few. Heck just bringing nutritional yeast would help a lot. Anyone with a background in nutrition would know this.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

The focus of the video was not to address the micronutrient content of backpacking meals. We do plan to discuss vitamins and minerals in future videos because we agree that many backpacking meals are void of these. Unfortunately, we haven't had time to produce more content.

@nameth7201 4 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie Great Video and thanks for starting a channel! Some of us are just happy you've started creating content at all. While I've been able to dial everything else in over the years, efficient and nutritious meal planning seems to always be my weak link. Subscribed and looking forward to more!

@tamie341 4 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie You are providing a much needed resource! Thank you, don't listen to the haters

@oscarstenberg2745 3 года назад

@@ronmiller7916 It's a 7 min video. Also, vitamins is important on meso/macro time scale. In a 1 week camping trip, protein and calories is much more relevant. You won't get vitamin deficensies in that time.

@dcez1370 4 года назад

You remind me of Velma from Scooby Doo.

@frugalmum7943 3 года назад

Smart, practical and down to earth :)

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Haha! I take that as a compliment. :)

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thanks. :)

@Kiev-in-3-days 3 года назад

It's her.

@G-man45444 4 года назад

Finally a video that speaks to my needs .... bikepacking Im not too concerned about ultra light weight but good tasty food after a long day of pedalling. A delicious meal while relaxing for the evening is a true reward

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Couldn't agree more! Nothing's worse than forcing yourself to eat food that you're not excited about at the end of a long day.

@scottmarshall7296 3 года назад

Good old fashioned competence without ego. What is this thing doing on youtube!?

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

I appreciate it!

@77SeaLions 4 года назад

I'm glad you are focusing on this side of backpacking! I've wanted to get away from spending so much on freeze dried meals. Your channel and website should help a lot

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment. I'm passionate about backpacking nutrition and hope our work can help backpackers change their mindset. Trail food can be inexpensive, easy to prepare, healthy, and actually taste good. :)

@kssrider6766 4 года назад

Simple and straight to the point. No wasted words just like her backpacking foods and gear.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Pretty much. 🙂

@tamie341 4 года назад

Dis dat gud info doe bruhhhhhhhh!

@maryannplunkett5420 4 года назад

The outdoorsy person in me absolutely loves you, and the inner nerd in me loves you even more. Next giant hike I plan, will totally consult with you about food options! Thank you for a great video!

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Please reach out when you plan your next big hike, we'd love to crunch numbers with you! ;)

@TT-dd2tv 4 года назад

Perfect! So much better than a $9 Mountain food bag in every way. And, I have never been big on Snicker bars or M&M trail mix like other RU-vid hikers use/recommend.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

T T Exactly! My hope is that hikers change their mindset about food. Why do we eat healthy at home and then completely change our diet when we go backpacking when our bodies need even better food to perform? My belief is that backpackers are athletes and should eat accordingly. *stepping down from my soapbox* lol!

@23Sheldog 4 года назад

Great Video! Might want to slow down just a tad I was having trouble keeping up sometimes. Def want that chickpea, and especially the cheesecake recipe! That looked amazing!

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Yeah, I do talk REALLY fast. I just get so excited about food that I can't help it. LOL! Will try to slow down in future videos. Thanks for the feedback. You can find the chickpea and cheesecake recipe within our recipe dashboards - backcountryfoodie.com/recipes

@qwibles 4 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie Thankyou. Just found your channel and subscribed👍❤

@ericwiitala5407 4 года назад

You appeared on my "Suggested" list. I'm glad you did. You got my attention. 😊👍

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Eric Wiitala Yay!! 😊

@696969bold 2 года назад

With specific medical needs, food choices/ingredients are a must to control. Dehydrating doesn't only go on trail, its great for long road trips, boating, and just because on days when cooking meals are a chore!!

@backcountryfoodie 2 года назад

Absolutely true! Just last night, I used freeze-dried tofu and dehydrated veggies I made myself to make tofu pho for dinner because I was too tired to make something fresh. It was delicious and ready in less than 10 minutes!

@redwhiteblue7831 4 года назад

You definitely know your stuff... I'm a once in a while backpacker, not high mileage. I went back to fresh food on the trail, I'm a foodie person.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

We look forward to the huge hot meal after our trip at whatever restaurant is closest to the trailhead. 😀

@annalongfield 3 года назад

Subscribed. Someone that uses numbers and has resume to back it up.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thanks for your support!

@mem1gui 3 года назад

I found over time on the AT that my food comes out at about 1.5 lbs a day. I am 5 ft and 95 lbs, so if I pay closer attention to my food, I may be able to lower the weight AND eat better. Thank you for the inspiration; will check out your website.

@bottling.hobo. 4 года назад

Damn. Am I the only one bringing steak, fish, sausage, and sides when they backpack? I bring full meals. Who cares about a few ounces. I hike 5 hours up a mountain with 60 pounds of gear. I'm 5'7" 160 pounds, old, and out of shape. Id rather camp and eat comfortably.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

To each their own! Sometimes a comfortable camp is best. We're geared towards folks who want to pack the most calories per ounce :)

@1z1zmike 4 года назад

What about thru hiking? Do you have recommendations for re-fueling along the trail like the AT ; for example what you can purchase and prepare while hiking with whatever is available in most stores? Thinks!

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

I've created recipes specifically for this using ingredients you can find at grocery stores. Choose recipes that use similar ingredients, make several servings and ship ahead or share ingredients with your trail family.

@pbj6303 4 года назад

You just sell the recipes and not the food? You talk awfully fast. I had to watch twice to get it all.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

We're actually moving to New Mexico next week and working on launching our backpacking food production business. It's going to take us several months to get up and running but we hope to be selling our food by the New Year. For now, our recipes are available via an online platform on our webpage - backcountryfoodie.com/recipes. Yeah, I talk REALLY fast. It's something that I'm working on. I just get so excited about trail food that I can't help it. 😀

@sfmarckx 4 года назад

Thank you for this! I got a dehydrator and have been making and dehydrating my backpacking and boat cruising meals since. On a backpack with my cousin and his kids, they liked my lentil soup better than the stuff they were eating. Another reason to go light is so you have extra room to bring the ice cream! That was a huge surprise I had for them the first night! All the best, Scott

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Ice cream?!? I want to go on your trips! 😀

@sfmarckx 4 года назад

Yes, I made an extra thick reflectix cozy for a plastic peanut butter jar, stuffed the peanut butter jar with ice cream, and put the whole thing in our chest freezer. The morning we were leaving for the backpack I took my bear canister in the back room and put the whole set-up in the bottom and covered it with the rest of my food and they never knew until about 5:30 that night when I took it out and we all got to enjoy it! We were only out three days, so I had plenty of room, but on a longer trip you could experiment with making the cozy such that it would double as a pillow or using other gear as the insulation and the peanut butter jar works as a cold soaker. It is well worth the experiments! They are very tasty! ;-) All the best, Scott

@Wildsunchild 4 года назад

Can you make a video of some of your homemade trail food(Recipes included) and how you package the meals?

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Will do! We've fallen behind on creating new videos because our focus is on building our online recipes and meal planning platform. Until then, our recipes are currently on sale for over 30% off if you're interested. backcountryfoodie.com/recipes

@abelnunez-guerrero3832 4 года назад

Nice video! 👍🏽 🏕🥘

@emmarowley1096 4 года назад

Backcountry Foodie it would be great if you could do some recipes and do the measurements in grams as being in England we don't use the cups and quart method etc. Thank you. Great video by the way

@singledad1313 3 года назад

So this is a 7 minute commercial for your website?

@jfowler7604 3 года назад

Good stuff. I've subbed to stay on tap for new stuff. I use the same bear can and managed 11 days in it but my menu was NOT diverse and pretty boring. Also, I know I used too much cous-cous and probably had too many carbs and not enough fat/protien. I can learn a lot from a true expert like you.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thanks for the sub! Eleven days is impressive! Stay tuned for videos from my upcoming Colorado Trail thru-hike (July 2021). Will be spending tons of time trail testing recipes and reporting my findings.

@trailguiding1454 3 года назад

Just found this video and wow I love what you do. Im a backpacker and backpacking food is my favorite, so right on!!!

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thanks so much, glad you found us! Backpacking food is our favorite too ;)

@NicoleB03 3 года назад

😂😂 thought the background was a green screen at first, I’m jealous

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Nope, the real thing! Although, we just ordered a fifth wheel which will let us film regardless of the weather. Backdrops will not be as exciting inside the new rig but we'll be able to produce more content.

@ThanatosWings 3 года назад

I keep telling people "why you carrying 4 lb of candy? Theres no usable nutrition and its heavy." (I don"t do this any more though. :) thanks for making this channel. I was thinking about making one myself. I'm about to watch everything here cause I'm going on a 1000k hike where there's few towns near by. A couple things I noticed in your video: if you buy raw "dehydrated" chickpeas they will take a couple hours to cook, aka will not cook on a camp system, so you have to cook them at home and dehydrate them again (same with rice and beans and everything basically. I'm guessing it removed the starch and that's what's heavy? Idk). And your speach is a little too fast for me to follow and I have to watch the video a few times. Maybe just a personal preferance or my hearing issues, but I found it really hard to follow at points. Great vid though.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Glad you're enjoying the channel. That's correct about using raw chickpeas. They have to be soaked, cooked and dehydrated at home for it to be feasible on trail. Apologies for my rapid speech. It could be much worse because the thoughts in my head are going much faster than what's coming out of my mouth. lol! I'll keep working on slowing down.

@douglasmckinley-sr1507 Год назад

Go to settings and change the playback speed to .75x to slow it down a little. Normally people speak too slow and I have to speed it up.

@andrewwolfe8742 4 года назад

Ok you're my go to now. A dietician? This nurse is your fan. This is my question for you. I'm asking as a wound care nurse. As you know we're gonna get injured on the trail eventually. Since we're looking at a baseline calorie and protein defect we have to replace without injury daily, how would you suggest packing to accommodate for the occasional injury. If you have other clarifying questions just let me know. I'm really trying to optimize my trail nutrition and am looking for ideas. Great video. You are awesome.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thanks so much!! We love to nerd out with other health pros. If you're adequately consuming daily protein/calories/micronutrients based on your daily output, that should be enough to heal any minor injuries. Unfortunately, many people don't focus on nutrition, and end up injured and undernourished. Here's some common nutrient deficiencies that we've seen: backcountryfoodie.com/trail-nutrition-5-possible-nutrient-deficiencies-deficiency/

@andrewwolfe8742 3 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie what are your feeling on packing nutritional yeast?

@johnhorton7106 2 года назад

WOW!!!! Thank you, you are the very first person who has commented on the caloric values needed for backpacking. I have seen ssssoooo many videos (backpacking, day hiking, bushcraft, overnight camping, as well as long treks/ walk through) that say something like a cup of rice and a pack of tuna and your good. I greatly appreciate this video. Again Thank you for addressing this.

@backcountryfoodie 2 года назад

Yeah, I thought it was time that I started speaking up because many of those videos share bad recommendations. Those videos are also the very reason I created our on-demand masterclasses so that evidence-based information is available to folks...not just anecdotal based on personal experience. What works for one hiker can be VERY different for another hiker. I'll step off my soap box before I start really preaching. haha!

@claybear78 4 года назад

Do u have a cookbook with your recipes? If so what is the title and where can I purchase it?

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Our ultralight recipes are available via online platforms on our webpage. We have two options: 75 recipes or 175 recipes + meal planning resources. Visit backcountryfoodie.com/youtube-offer for 20% off.

@bkbland1626 5 дней назад

A spork? That's just a ruined spoon. Skeptical.....

@travisbarnes4802 2 года назад

I, for one, am going to listen to hiking Anna Farrah Fowler and check out these recipes and website. For sure. Stoked to move away from Mountain House only.

@LFAnon 11 месяцев назад

Hey I am putting together some information on rations for light infantrymen doing long distance patrols. We need ideas for ruckable (crushproof) high calorie food items that will provide enough nutrients to keep troops healthy for a week or two. It also helps if food items are very common, ie found in grocery stores in poor countries, and somewhat familiar to US troops. We usualy have access to multivitamins. Current staples are peanut butter with added a scoop of greens powder to it, tortillas or local flat bread, dried fruit&nut trail mix. For meals we are able to prepare, we pack split peas and salt pork. Calories, weight, and volume are king. Is there any critical nutrients missing in that simple plan? Do you know of any food items that better meet our demands?

@backcountryfoodie Месяц назад

Sorry for the slow reply. :( We actually have a group of special forces dietitians that use our meal planner platform for this very thing! This is a much bigger question than can be answered here. Shoot me a message and I'll help you troubleshoot. backcountryfoodie.com/contact-us/

@SMMBHQ-cg2zy 2 года назад

CAN YOU SAY FANATIC , what is it with these hikers , you would think they invented walking

@CarolChirpich 4 года назад

Glad to have input and recipes fro=m a nutritionist. Thanks!

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

You're welcome. :)

@alottafrancium 4 года назад

Wonderful information and broken down simply in logical structure. Thank you! I'll have to make some recipes to try out soon.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope the recipes work well for you.

@stefankuhn147 4 года назад

Do you have any ideas how to reduce the ecological footprint by avoiding plastic packaging? Best thing would be, if the packaging would be eatable itself. I am always shocked how much garbage is produced while "being connected to nature" ;-)

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Stefan Kuhn We actually just received our first box of compostable packaging. So far I’ve been able to wash and reuse up to four times before the exterior starts to fall apart. After trail testing them further we plan to offer them on our website as they can only be purchased in very large quantities. I also recently purchased small cotton bags that I’m going to use for snacks (nuts, homemade trail mix). Plan to wash and reuse those as well. Many of the plastics we use as hikers can be recycled at several local grocery stores. Check out www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/ for locations. We’re so tired of eating bars that we don’t buy them anymore which helps with the wrapper waste. ClifBar used to have a wrapper recycling program but I don’t think it’s no longer active. Hope that helps a little. We’re very aware of plastic waste and are doing our best to reduce our own footprint.

@stefankuhn147 4 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie Thank you for your response. I confirm that recycling is better than just throwing away. But the best way is in avoiding. So compostable packaging sounds interesting. Maybe you have heard about lucho dillitos. A fruit snack wrapped into a bijao leaf. I am wondering if UL meals could be brought into bar shape and then simply being wrapped in a leaf, too. The original consistency would be achieved while cooking.

@Thisguyhere1828 4 года назад

Man, I love all the info, but it’s clear that you’re reading the info... hard to pay attention in that vein. All love here, man. What you’re saying is vitally needed and honest and I’ll likely binge watch your stuff, but, man... you feel me, right?

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Samy B Slowing down when I give talks is something I’m working on. Tend to throw a LOT of information out there really quickly. Work in progress. 🙂

@CommonManBrewing Месяц назад

Very informative video. You take the time succinctly explain a relatively complex subject into a very compact video! I have gone back to dehydrating all my home food for backpacking, instead of choosing the highly processed convenience foods, I and many other hikers choose to eat. It is a chore at times and requires planning for longer multi week trips but the benefits on trail are instantly felt with lower pack weights and the knowledge that I know what I’m actually eating.

@backcountryfoodie Месяц назад

Love this! Glad to hear you've found works well for you.

@mikeypick1 8 месяцев назад

The current back country food market is such garbage! I’m glad to have stumbled onto your channel.

@backcountryfoodie Месяц назад

For the most part, I'd agree. However, there are some cottage food companies that are doing a pretty good job or producing quality meals. I still prefer to make my own because I like having control over what's in my food and it's significantly less expensive.

@mikeypick1 Месяц назад

The biggest problem I found on the PCT was that the calorie count of the biggest meals were barely 1000 calories (most were closer to 500). I gave up on finding something healthy… I just didn’t want to starve. When the customer base is burning 6000 - 7000 calories per day, it feels like a significant disconnect between the people making the meals and the people using them. Maybe I’m just missing something, but $20 for 2 meals that still doesn’t get the job done is just irritating.

@backcountryfoodie Месяц назад

@@mikeypick1 I hear what you’re saying. After starting my own backpacking food business this season, I have a new appreciation for why commercial meals are prepared the way they are and cost what they do. Food is incredibly expensive to produce. The overhead is sooo much more $$$ than I expected. I hated charging $12 for a 600 calorie meal but that’s what I had to charge just to get by. Unless you’re a company like Mountain House that can order ingredients by the hundreds of pounds at discounted pricing, food costs are also much higher than you’d expect. I’ve chosen to shut down my food business after only one season because the work required for the minimal return isn’t worth it. As for the “low calorie” meals that has to do with the population of weekend warriors (who don’t need 1000 calories) far outweigh the number of ravenous thru-hikers. I agree with your frustrations 100%. Unfortunately, it comes down to making enough money for the business to survive. 😕

@mikeypick1 Месяц назад

That makes a lot of sense… I wish we could figure out why food prices are so insanely high and find a remedy, but I’m not interested in moving to a new country. 😂 Thanks for the conversation! I appreciate you taking the time to respond!

@backcountryfoodie Месяц назад

@@mikeypick1 And I live on the central coast of California where the cost of living is absurd making my food business that much more expensive to run. Ugh! If it weren’t for my husband’s job, we’d relocate. Btw… Happy to chat! Now that I’m closing the shop, I’m looking forward to having the time to do what I do best - be a dietitian. Hoping to post new videos later this year.

@lifthearth 3 года назад

Great thoughts! Have you done a video on greens? I’m amazed at out how unbalanced (lack of macro nutritional greens) most backpackers eat.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Not yet, but we’re working on a new living situation where I’ll be able to have access to my dehydrator again. I’d love to dehydrate and powder spinach to add to meals. Even then 50% of micronutrients are lost due to the dehydration process.

@lifthearth 3 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie , I have been carrying a whole avocado lately and love cutting into that thing and spoon eating it while swinging in my hammock. Pure delight. Only thing I wish is they’d design them ultralight without the 4 ounce seed... guess I could use it as a massage ball on those long hikes and with sore muscles...😂

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

@@lifthearth Now, you’re talking! Multi-purpose item in your pack. 👍

@tinmanandoliveoylsadventur7129 4 года назад

I'm a diabetic. The food that you showed is mainly high carb so I can only have small portions of that if any. Do you show low carb? I'm a section hiker and planning a thru hike for next year. I dehydrate my uwn food but would like some options. Thank you.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

On average, our entrees have 50-70 grams carbs per serving. That could be reduced a bit by not adding sugar. We do offer low-sugar recipes (

@ronleamerii2901 4 года назад

Excellent presentation! Shows that high quality nutritional foods for Backpacking doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. I’ve been making my own for years. Funny how we as a community will backpack with $400-$500 worth of gear for 10-20 miles in a day but won’t spend a couple of hours at home in the kitchen to save $50 in food cost!

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

I know, right!! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

@Canadaman4403 5 месяцев назад

I’ve been labouring over this I’m a new lightweight backpack are primarily bowhunter utilizing lightweight gear now and packing in long distances but my problem is I’m primarily a carnivore it seems almost everything is focussed on sugar and carbohydrates I’ve eliminated my diabetes by eliminating sugar and carbohydrates out of my diet I’m at a loss what to start packing for food?

@backcountryfoodie Месяц назад

This is definitely a tricky situation because low carb diets can certainly help manage diabetes in the front country. However, I've found that hikers struggle with low carb diets (hitting the wall, fatigue, poor recovery, etc) while in the backcountry especially when the trip is a challenging one (lots of elevation change, difficult terrain, heavy pack, etc) because the body prefers carbs when the going gets tough. Carbs are quickly utilized for energy while hiking unlike in the front country when we're not physically active. I would recommend talking to your medical provider about what would be best for managing diabetes while physically active. If adding back a few complex carbs is okay, that will open up the food options for you.

@friarrodneyburnap4336 4 года назад

I use and highly recommend a Kelty Tioga or a Kelty Trekker...both Backpacks are guaranteed for life...even a Zpacks warranty is about a year or one through hike...you can still carry a 10 lb base weight or less with these...I own both designs...if Kelty never made Backpacks 99.9999999999 of thru hikers or Sauntering Backpackers wouldn't exist today. . .Kelty Backpacks started the modern Backpacking movement. . .I am a Sauntering thru Backpacker... P.S. Who was the people that set 10 lbs or less as Ultralight? Was there a committee that voted on that information? Or did somebody just come up with a arbitrary number that they thought look good. . .? I always learn something from your videos...

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Apologies for the slow reply. Great point about the 10 lb ultralight number! I feel the very same way about the packing two pounds of food per day rule. Who determined that number? I've looked and looked without finding an answer.

@BushcraftNFun 3 года назад

I have a simple breakfast meal that packs a whopping 795 kc. All homemade and healthy ingredients.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Nice!!

@Rivionna 11 месяцев назад

It just alllll looks like GOOP... As much as im looking forward to my thru hike, i think im gonna die when it comes to the food... (not literally but maybe lol) i HATE wet goopy foods. im all about texture. and im finding alot of what ppl eat, i wouldnt touch at all.... I feel so screwed when it comes to the food department....

@backcountryfoodie Месяц назад

Sorry for the slow reply. :( Totally agree about texture and have made significant changes to the food I pack since this video was filmed. I, now, focus on packing food that's closer to what I normally eat at home. Cold cereal for breakfast, pasta salad for lunch, and lentils for dinner are examples. Feel free to shoot me a message and I'll try and help come up with ideas that aren't goop. backcountryfoodie.com/contact-us/

@jk-vs3yq 3 года назад

Im so glad i found your video ive been wanting a video for more knowledge on food packing thank you lots !!

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@tacohiker 3 года назад

I find that backpacking meals are missing the bulking fiber and fresh veggies. How do your meals compare? I'd love to see a video on lightweight high cal salads or something like that. I can't eat processed foods without getting sick after the first day so I'm looking for whole grain, high fiber, fresh veggies, with high fat olive oil/avocado oil, moderate protein meals. IE. Backpackers Mediterranean Diet recommendations.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Agree 100% that backpacking meals aren't exactly veggie heavy. There are a few reasons for that IMO. I primarily use veggies for flavor, not their nutritional value. Dehydrated veggies can lose up to 50% of their nutritional value due to the extended exposure to heat. For every 1 cup of fresh veggies, you have to consume 1/2 cup of dehydrated to take in the same amount of fiber. Due to the loss of Vitamin A during the dehydration process, you have to consume closer to a full cup of dehydrated carrots to consume the same nutrition as one cup fresh carrots. I'd have a hard time eating a full cup of dehydrated carrots. Dehydrated veggies are also relatively heavy and low calorie. In order to create a lightweight, high calorie salad lots of oil would need to be used. We have a carrot salad and zucchini/apple salad recipe but they're low-calorie (200-300 calories) for the relatively large volume meal. My solution... 1. Instead of veggies, use quinoa, chickpea pasta, lentils, beans, chia seeds, nuts and seeds for fiber. When combined (breakfast, lunch and dinner), our recipes typically provide at least 25 g fiber per day. 2. Use freeze-dried veggies (they retain 97% of their nutritional value) in place of dehydrated veggies. Although, this can be cost prohibitive. 3. For protein (we're vegetarians), I use the same fiber sources plus dairy. Our recipes provide enough protein for an endurance athlete despite being vegetarian. 4. For long-distance hikes, I take a multi-vitamin supplement because it's so hard to consume 100% of the daily recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals from backpacking foods. That's my long-winded answer. lol!

@jeffr3787 4 года назад

Thanks for the info! I have to do a low sodium diet of 1500mg of sodium per day, but finding backpacking meals that meet that requirement is almost impossible! Any recipes you would suggest for low sodium backpacking meals?

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Agree that sodium is an issue with commercially prepared meals. Some of the cottage industry backpacking food companies likely have better offerings. Homemade meals are your best bet so that you have control over sodium content. Our recipes are all low sodium because I leave it up to the backpacker to add salt to taste.

@S3MKi 4 года назад

more slowly please. i'm writing)))

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

I do speak too fast and apologize for that. I'm working on slowing down.

@Sandra-dt4ec 5 месяцев назад

Looks like the Organ Mountains east of Las Cruces, NM are behind you. Great video and instruction! Cheers

@backcountryfoodie Месяц назад

You are correct! We filmed the video while camping there in our van. :)

@carl8568 4 года назад

One thing that bugs me about the store bought backpacking meals is the insane amount of unnecessary and unhealthy ingredients like thickeners, hydrogenated vegetable oils, stablizers, sugar etc. Also who knows how many of these ingredients are GMO and where some of these ingredients come from.. China? It's not dehydrated, but one protein source that is great for multi-day/overnight trips is something like canned, wild caught sardines in spring water. Pretty cheap, light and healthy.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Totally agree with the dislike of unnatural ingredients in commercially prepared meals. No wonder they’re shelf stable for 20 years.

@aborne 3 года назад

Very nice. This is just what I needed.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Glad I could help. 👍

@NorthernWildOutdoors 4 года назад

For high Calorie use days Such as one would find on the Appalachian trail in the white mountains. What would be the minimum number of calories recommended? I know the answer be very based on an individual sex hight weight etc I for instance, a male, 160lbs 5 foot 6 I want to be able to find a healthy line of enough nutrition while minimal weight.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Nathan Berg That number also depends on how many miles hiked, how fast, how many hours on your feet, how heavy is your pack, how much elevation gain/loss, easy or difficult hike, cold or hot weather, and how fit you are. The best way to determine how many calories will work best for you is to keep a hiking food journal. After a few hikes you’ll be able to dial it in. I like to say EYOD (eat your own diet) - eat what works best for you not what someone else tells you what you should eat. It’s much like the HYOH concept. 🙂 Not the answer you hoped for but it’s truly the best way to determine what will work best for you. For example, 3000 calories might work well for your hiking buddy but be significantly underestimated for you and you’re hiking the same trail as your buddy. Our meal planning platform takes a deep dive into this very topic and includes a number of webinars and resources to help make this part of planning for trips easier. That’s my long winded answer to say I can’t give you a minimum number of calories. Lol!

@uncleluke7953 3 года назад

coolest chick in the world

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thank you!

@yepyep27 4 года назад

How would you change your menu for cold weather camping? Thinking between 0-30F hunting trips. 3 days 2 night average.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

If working harder than normal (hiking in snow, snowshoeing), add calories. If shivering, add calories. You can burn up to an extra 400 calories per hour shivering. Add a source of fat before bed as a way to increase body temperature. Fat requires more energy to burn so your body temp will go up slightly. Anything helps on a cold night. Hope that helps.

@magic_honey 11 месяцев назад

Whenever I watch a video mentioning bear cans, I laugh in Australian. Good video very informative.

@backcountryfoodie Месяц назад

You're so welcome! I'm looking forward to taking a deep dive into the newest nutrition research for athletes this Fall and will be posting about it on our social media channels. facebook.com/backcountryfoodie

@Andy-Mesa 2 года назад

As someone that has been spending a lot of time looking at kcal/oz these numbers are pretty incredible, but when you include paying for the recipes and everything required to make the meals, it doesn't seem that much better.

@backcountryfoodie 2 года назад

Since filming this video, I've transitioned to primarily making meals using grocery-friendly ingredients. That way, I just pick up what I need while grocery shopping for my weekly groceries for our house. No extra trips to the store, no shipping fees, and no waiting for shipments to arrive. This season I challenged myself further by only using ingredients found at the Dollar Tree. Surprised by what I've been able to make without using highly processed foods most folks expect from discount stores. We recently relaunched our blog to include several recipes. Give it a look and see if homemade meals might be worthwhile after all. :) backcountryfoodie.com/category/backpacking-recipes/

@KaoV1983 3 года назад

Great tips and video!

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

@2laughandlaugh 4 года назад

I just bring a 20 lb turkey and call it a day...

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

lol! 😀

@tonyperone3242 4 года назад

Chickpeas got the Roman Army where it wanted to go. Why not backpackers> Enjoyed the vid and thanks.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it.

@dillon3355 4 года назад

Immediate subscribe!

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for your support Dillon :)

@AndyShepard 4 года назад

As a numbers fan, I enjoy these numbers. Subscribed!

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Yay! Another numbers fan! :) My spreadsheets can be a little obnoxious. lol!

@gregbalanko2689 4 года назад

I too used to "Live In A Van, Down By The River"!!!! I miss those days. Subscribed.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Greg Balanko We’re just now getting back in ours after being quarantined for three months.

@g.victorpaulson8836 3 года назад

Aaron! Slow down! Take a breath! I'm a NYer and even I can't keep up! Madonna mia! You need to find a more natural cadence...

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

I know it's a problem because I speak fast normally. Slowing down sounds really weird to me. lol! Since filming this video we've purchased a teleprompter forcing me to speak at a slower pace. It's a work in process.

@CoopWorldWide 4 года назад

That intro was to legit just subscribed

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Thanks for subscribing! We're currently editing the video we filmed just last week. Stay tuned...

@PrimalRenegade17 3 года назад

Hi! I know this an old video but on the off chance you respond, where can I find the black bean dip and chickpea recipe? Thanks!

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

The bean dip and chickpea recipes are included in our recipe membership platforms on our website. We do offer a few free recipes to try out first. Click "Recipes" on the menu bar or search our blog for a few more. backcountryfoodie.com

@gauravverma5692 4 года назад

The only thing I hate about this video is that Chana masala was bashed... i cant take that laying down as I am Indian.... Just kidding, this was very useful

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Gaurav Verma Lol!! We actually LOVE Chana Masala. Made our own backpacking version recently. 😊

@jantomaszrogala4230 3 года назад

I loved it, thank you, great counsel, will surely check it out, I've been always meticulously counting calories, haha but never heard about golden rule 2lbs a day :) Im not long distance hiker, it is usually a week hikes, rarely longer, this summer though with my teenage sons in three weeks we crossed whole Ukrainian Carpathians and our golden rule was 1 lbs per day, which amounted to 2100 kcal a day and for week hikes I hardly ever get over 1lbs(2000kcal), I understand that just for one week or even several weeks it is Ok to get a bit undernourished because body is using its own extra energy, but I think even if I hike for months I will try to refill with calories weekly whenever I get to civilization to resupply...just my thoughts

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Wow, that sounds like a beautiful hike! Every person has their own strategy, but especially on long hikes, we like to refuel each day to maximize performance!

@gregoryharris1622 4 года назад

You are awesome!

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Thanks! 😊

@oilcanracer6388 4 года назад

No new news here if you already make and cook food yourself at home. Process food eater will find this "revolutionary". Eat healthy, eat better and feel better, should be all the time not just on the trail. Eat one ingredient food and you can do all this.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Yes, yes, yes!

@dosmatrix4470 4 года назад

Excellent video packed with important info. Great stuff.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@timdion7834 4 года назад

I picked up a dehydrator 2 years ago with the intent of making my own backpacking food. So far everything I’ve made has been mediocre at best. I have given up - however in this short video you’ve managed to rekindle my desire to make my own healthy tasty low volume backpacking food. Thank you

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Tim Dion Home dehydrated meals can taste just like fresh food at home if you know a few tricks. I essentially reverse engineer meals that we have for dinner and make them backpacker friendly. Hope you don’t give up on it.

@veroniquediallo6055 4 года назад

Thank you for such an informative video (a first of its kind) I am more interested in nutrient dense food....looking forward to viewing the rest of your vid library. :)

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Veronique Diallo You’re welcome! Once we get caught up with our other work we hope to produce more videos. We’re in the process of completely revamping our meal planning site. Lots going on behind the scenes. 🙂

@trailtrashoutdoors8173 4 года назад

New friends here from Trail Trash Outdoors! Always trying to get the food right on the Trail. Great tips!

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@MrBoxer1200 3 года назад

As a long distance hiker myself, how do you even have any leftover food to be concerned with ??

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

I've gotten pretty good at dialing in my food. Leftover food is pretty rare unless I eat in town more than planned.

@rucksackadventures4878 3 года назад

Nice video my friend love it you’ve got some good kit I’ve like & subscribed also stay safe much appreciated Rucksack Adventures

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thanks! Appreciate that.

@rucksackadventures4878 3 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie your welcome 👍🏻

@jeffhollander7630 4 года назад

Well said. Aligns with my methodology but it has been hard for me to explain it especially when it comes to water weight.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Reducing water usage can result in huge weight, time and money savings.

@wilsonov87 3 года назад

I loved this video, but you speak very quickly and I struggled to keep up!

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Slowing down my speak is something I'm continuing to work on.

@mikeghost7788 4 года назад

You know I seen your guest appearance on the Schill bros show. If you start to mass produce these meals, I for one would be a customer.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Awesome! We have a trial run customer this summer to see how things go. We're still on lock-down in Florida but if we're able to set up shop in New Mexico (our new home base) by the end of the summer, we hope to be up and running by the Fall. To stay in touch regarding our progress, you can sign up for our email newsletter at the bottom of our home page (backcountryfoodie.com). We're super excited about it!

@frugalmum7943 3 года назад

Great :)

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@friarrodneyburnap4336 3 года назад

Do you have a Freezer bag cooking recipe book that I could buy...?

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

All of our recipes are now only available via our online recipes and meal planning platform. 100% of the recipes are designed to be freezer bag style. Check our website: backcountryfoodie.com for details. Save 20% with our RU-vid20 coupon code. Happy to answer any questions you have. Thanks for watching. :)

@BJ_PLATZ 4 года назад

thank you

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video. We finally have some time to start filming again. What topics would you like to see us cover?

@mateusz3844 4 года назад

Great vid! Thanks! Liked, subscribed and on my way to the website :)

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@adamkahn6670 2 года назад

Do u have a recipie book or blog or something? This looks yummy af

@backcountryfoodie 2 года назад

Yes I do! We have over 200 ultralight recipe available via our membership site @ backcountryfoodie.com. You can also find a few sample recipes scattered throughout our blog. If you decide to become a member, use RU-vid20 to save 20% off our memberships.

@sotnosardjurpensionatalno2337 3 года назад

Do you cook your meat with olive oil and dry it then? I dry my food and add oil when I am out and hydrate it.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Like you, I add the oil when I’m preparing the meal on trail.

@hanswurst3708 2 года назад

How long can i preserve food if i dehydrate and vacum it?

@backcountryfoodie 2 года назад

Totally depends on the fat content of the food. Fruit, veggies, beans, and pasta (low-fat) can last several years if vacuum sealed and stored in a cool, dark, dry place. Something with fat, like nuts, typically goes rancid even when vacuum sealed within 6 months or so. Parmesan cheese goes bad within 30 days in my experience. If preparing meals for long-term storage, I'd recommend leaving out the higher fat ingredients until closer to the time that you plan to eat the meal. I leave out the parm cheese and carry a cheese shaker.

@gabbette999 3 года назад

You fucking rule.

@LuckyPandaX 4 года назад

Why not eat high fat food with some protein and carbs? It's caloric dense. Does ultralight include a bear can in your back pack?

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Not sure that I'm understanding your question about eating high fat foods with protein and carbs because that describes our recipes. Bear cans are definitely NOT ultralight but are sometimes a necessary weight when required in bear country.

@LuckyPandaX 4 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie sorry if I wasn't clear. I was just thinking in terms of calories per weight or volume, isn't fat the highest density? Something like nut butter will have a higher density than beans. And do bears not like beans?

@MyGoogleYoutube 4 года назад

What are your Vanlife dehydration methods?

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

We rely solely on solar power which isn't enough to run a dehydrator for an extended period of time. We're also not fans of staying in campgrounds where we could hookup to electricity. So, I dehydrate large volumes of food when we visit family a couple times a year.

@mtadams2009 Год назад

I have watched a couple of your videos and I love you message. I eat a keto diet in my everyday life and try to eat that way in the backcountry too. Truthfully I have not been able to accomplish this totally. I retired last year and I have finally been able to get out and do some longer hikes. What I often see most long distance hikers eat I would call junk food and for whatever reason my body does not crave junk food. Again thanks for your videos and your knowledge you are so willingly sharing. I did the Long Trail this year and next it’s the Colorado.

@backcountryfoodie Год назад

My mission is to help folks make that transition from "junk food" to food that they would typically consume at home by using ingredients/foods easily found in grocery stores. You might want to have a plan in place for the Colorado Trail while hiking at altitude. You might find that you feel a little more sluggish because fat is harder to metabolize at altitude (requires more oxygen) than carbs. Just something to keep in mind. Have fun, it's a great trail!

@mtadams2009 Год назад

@@backcountryfoodie There are there things about the Colorado trail that I am concerned about. Lightning, altitude and blazing sun. I ski out west often and the thin air has taken me about five days or so to get used to. Even then I can definitely feel it. I am looking forward to switchbacks and much smoother trails. My old knees are going to love the switchbacks. I more than likely will start early, like 5 am or so to beat the sun and thunderstorms. I am sure I will figure it out. Take care

@backcountryfoodie Год назад

@@mtadams2009 The thunderstorms were no joke! Pack an umbrella. I was one of the few using one and I stayed dry. It was also useful for the hot days but the wind could be an issue at times.

@base.and.basics6006 2 года назад

Thanks a lot! Do you als got vegan recipes?

@backcountryfoodie 2 года назад

Yep! We currently have 102 vegan options and 158 vegetarian options that can likely be made vegan with a few substitutions.

@Go-zi1py 3 года назад

I checked out your website it looks great. Are there any KETO recipes? And yes, even walking 15 miles a day at 58 with PCOS I still need to eat on a low carb diet.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thanks! Although our recipes are high fat (high calories per ounce), they are also carb heavy to replenish glycogen stores. Wouldn't consider them carb friendly with most recipes having 20-60 g carbs each.

@Go-zi1py 3 года назад

@@backcountryfoodie could I substitute cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash to lower the carbs and increase the vegetable content.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

@@Go-zi1py I’ve never rehydrated veggie rice/noodles. It’s worth a try.

@pietie3 2 года назад

Great recipies. Water is water you either drink it or “eat”it.

@backcountryfoodie 2 года назад

Yep, agree 100%. Water in our food totally counts as water consumed for hydration.

@MegaMastiffman 4 года назад

You get my vote rock on! Thank you!

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

Awesome! Thanks and you're welcome. 😊

@johnmca5643 4 года назад

That was very informative. Thank you.

@backcountryfoodie 4 года назад

You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@ImTheDudeMan471 3 года назад

I was just thinking, "Who's this woman?"

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

lol! Just a backpacking dietitian who LOVES to geek out over backpacking food!

@pierrevincent9568 4 года назад

1:48 i dont think 5 oz of chickpeas holds three quarters of a million calories.....

@stuartendo-streeter4903 4 года назад

Food calories are 1000 calories. 1 calorie is the amount of energy to increase the temperature of one gram of water 1 degree Celsius. It would be very awkward to have to write all calorie values for food in the standard notation, so instead a food calorie is 1000 SI unit calories. The symbol is kcal. Therefore a meal of 750 kcal, or 750 food calories, is indeed three quarter of a million calories when using SI units.

@backcountryfoodie 3 года назад

Thanks for clarifying that, Stuart. Kcal (kilocalorie) is a dietitian thing that I should probably stop using in videos. Sorry for the confusion, Pierre.