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Deertick

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My wife and I are planning a 1 week trip into the Wind River Mountains this summer, and I\'m open to advice on what to bring for food.

Let me list some of the issues:

Weight -- not a huge issue. We\'ll have a pack horse to carry camp.

Refrigeration -- this will be an issue. We will be far enough from the vehicle that we won\'t be returning all week. Everything has to come in one trip.

Fishing -- an option, but neither of us is a great fisherman. There are plenty of lakes in the area, and are said to hold good numbers of trout.

Stove -- we\'ll have a jet boil, but we won\'t have a 3-burner propane stove in a wall tent, so keep that in mind. A small Dutch Oven could make the trip.

Bears -- Food will need to be hoisted aloft at night

Any thoughts, recipes, or donations are appreciated! :wave:
 
Refrigeration = mesh sack, gallon zip loc bags and a cord, throw in lake

Fishing = ultra light pack rod and a bunch of Panther Martin spinners [you\'ll get tired of catching fish]

Stove = Jet boil & Small dutch oven [pack a bag of EZ Light charcoal briquettes]

Food = Pre-cook some burger & bacon. Bring some dehy veggies and onions. The sky is the limit when using a Dutch oven
 
I have to admit that I like \'TANG\'
It is good hot or cold, anytime of day

Got to have peanut butter. Good source of protein

Tortillas, easy to pack. good to make stuff from

Mountain House meals

Cheese, salami and crackers + wine = the sunset of memories
 
Packitgourmet.com

Buy their cook in a bag and boil in a bag bags or take freezer zip locks. Buy their dehydrated foods in bulk and make your own stuff.

I bought some of their meats and vegetables to enhance some other dehydrated meals. I am way over mountain house. I also bought some packitgourmet meals which are much better than MH, however, they are very costly.

I have yet to take the next step of making my own complete dehydrated meals. I still have a supply of mountain house meals to finish before I make my own.
 
All great ideas ... cnelk, I live on torillas, so that\'s a no-brainer. No cleanup, eat the plate.

Any ideas on what to do with the dutch oven, or should we skip that?

Mtnmutt, never heard of packitgourmet, but I\'ll check it out. I\'ve tried to dehydrate things ... and other than jerky, my stuff doesn\'t look too \"professional.\" Maybe I could get some of theirs.
 
Deertick
There are some drawbacks of a Dutch oven.
It takes time. And you need a fire/coals.
If you\'re going to around/near camp its great, but you cant leave an unattended fire / coals.
Also, what if there is a fire ban for the area? It surely could happen in July
 
OK, a fire ban is a downside.

But needing time watching coals? That\'s a positive, in my book. We\'re trying to relax, after all!

Aren\'t you the one who suggested taking some wine?
 
\"Deertick\" said:
Mtnmutt, never heard of packitgourmet, but I\'ll check it out. I\'ve tried to dehydrate things ... and other than jerky, my stuff doesn\'t look too \"professional.\" Maybe I could get some of theirs.
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I misspoke a bit. I buy their freeze dried meats and veges. I have not tried their dehydrated items.

They also have Chablis white wine powder :D

You can get some of this stuff in bulk at local stores here in CO.

Dried fruits in bulk are good snacks. I do unsweetened dried apples and banana chips.

Definitely need to hang in a bear bag at night. I hang my bear bag about 150 yards from camp. The recommendation is 250 yards from camp. I use blaze orange BlueWater 3mm niteline utility cord instead of paracord because it is reflective.
 
Take what ever you like because you have a pack horse. However, NO soda pop or beer! :downthumb: When those cans start exploding in your panniers, you\'ll have an instant rodeo. :lol: :lol:
 
Sounds like the voice of experience, WW!

Anyway, it\'s not so much the weight, as that we really can\'t take a cooler, like we would when we car-camp.

I like the packitgourmet.com idea ... interesting stuff, what little I\'ve looked at it.

Anyone have ideas on jazzing-up some instant mashed potatoes? I think they\'re reasonably good to eat, easy to pack -- just bland.
 
\"Deertick\" said:
Anyone have ideas on jazzing-up some instant mashed potatoes? I think they\'re reasonably good to eat, easy to pack -- just bland.
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John, these come \"pre-jazzed\"...a very generous portion for two in one packet: <!-- m --><a class=\"postlink\" href=\"http://idahoan.com/products/four-cheese-flavored-mashed-potatoes/\">http://idahoan.com/products/four-cheese ... -potatoes/</a><!-- m -->
 
Bear bags? :downthumb:


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Second the Idahoan instant potatoes. Several flavors that are great! Even right here at home. With horses to do the heavy work, I\'d take an assorted mix of canned goods. If you left the truck with a little frozen meat, double wrapped, you could have a few terrific meals before you had to break out the canned goods. Mabe if your lucky, a rock or tree branch might knock out a blue grouse, accidentally of course :roll: Spam singles are a big hit with us every fall also. Some can\'t stand it, but to me they are a great snack & make a pretty tolerable sandwich as well. Hormel chile, Dinty Moore beef stew. Just some thoughts.
 
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Second the Idahoan instant potatoes. Several flavors that are great!
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x3! Simple and easy. Those things make the trek to elk camp every year with us.
 
just so you know..idahoan instant mash potatoes make AN AWESOME breading mix for fried fish.

clean and filet them, dip them in the dry potato mix..(or if they are small enough, bread them whole)..then pan fry in oil. so good.

mule camping is one of those times i eat a lot of processed food. they have stews in pouches now!!
 
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