There's something about the barley that gives Grapenuts a unique aroma/flavor!

I know right! Glad someone else remember this

Your note put a big smile on my face

Been eating grape nuts for years never thought about taking it on the trail

LOL!

You bet!

I've heard of the Tang on cereal thing, but haven't had the courage to try it yet. I east the steel cut oats at home, but too much cook time on the trail. I'll have to try the cold soak some time. You'll like Nido, it's great stuff. Store in the freezer to prevent rancidity.

Thanks for taking the effort to comment, I appreciate it!

Thanks Andrew. They are the perfect trail food.

Glad to hear you found what you needed!

I'm so glad the video was useful for you! Thanks for letting me know about the results.

Follow up: now my daughter is hooked on the stuff too!

Makes sense!

Yikes!

Good point Mary!

I've been taking them along on backpacking trips for 15 years now. Not every trip, or every breakfast when I do pack them. They have stood the test of time. Tasty, indestructible and tasty!

Thanks for the feedback and have a great time in the Grand Canyon!

Thank you for taking the time and effort to provide feedback, really appreciate it!

I’m about to turn 68, and still backpacking! You should do it!

Makes a lot of sense Will! I do something similar for dinners with freezer bags, but generally not for breakfast.

Thanks you for your kind comment Jackson!

Huh, Bran Buds. Haven't seen those in years. Don't know how much more fiber you want/need to consume - friend of mine used to call Grape-Nuts "Colon Blow"...

@@KurtPapke Kellogg All Bran Buds is the entire label on the box. There more grams of fiber in a serving of Buds than in Grape Nuts, check it out for yourself.

You bet Leah! I like the simplicity of just pouring cold water on my breakfast in the morning.

@@KurtPapke I didn’t think the powdered milk would have dissolved.... thanks for the eye opener. Keep up the good work. People like me who are newbies really appreciate it.

@@leahmondezie1722 Nido dissolves very nicely. Thanks for your encouragement!

Good to know Bellison!

Cheerios are very lightweight, but kinda bulky. That's why I go for the Grape Nuts, very compact.

You're welcome Gordie.

Dried blueberries are readily available at Costco, Trader Joe's, etc. You could combine with Grapenuts to duplicate the Mountainhouse cereal.

Ken Jett good comments! I am starting to do powdered eggs more often, but find that pancakes are just more work than they are worth for me.

@@KurtPapke I found a way hot cakes are little to no more trouble than doing any other meal. Just requires a bit of prep time ahead. Sorry I can't recall brand name but there is a pancake mix that come in a plastic bottle that you just add water and shake to make the batter. Just take that and pour it into individual servings in small ziplocks. A serving is usually 2 or 3 hotcakes just open your zip lock pour in appropriate amount of water mix and pour and cook the hot cakes. No mess and as quick as boiling water. They are delicious and gives you a healthy meal and you can add dry fruit or what ever you want to add extra flavor in the batter or while cooking chocolate chips are yummy that way. Something I learned in Scouting feeding a bunch of hungry boys on the trail.

I am very glad you found it useful!

Thanks for the positive feedback! I have lots of ideas for future videos, and will keep making them as long as people deem them worthwhile watching. Let me know if you have any specific tops you'd like to see.

Kurt Papke how about affordable ways to pack light and affordable in winter hikes?

Thanks for your suggestions Brian. I have some ideas on winter hikes that I've been ruminating on for a while!

Huh, never thought of persimmons, interesting idea!

Been having that off n on for about a dozen years now. Hard to beat.

@@KurtPapke I've usually done Barbara's Oat Squares with Nido and chia seeds, but I like the compactness and robustness of the Grape Nuts.

@@Nel33147 By all means vacuum sealing will get you a little more shelf life. I just throw the meals into our chest freezer where they will keep virtually indefinitely. You have to be careful with fats going rancid, and vacuum sealing won’t help much with that.

Thanks for the feedback! I normally pick it up at Walmart, it is in the Hispanic foods section.

and I just grabbed some at Fry's this morning!

Maybe I was that old spokesman...

That’s a good one!

Happy breakfasting!

It’s a combo that cannot be beat. Just got back from 8 days of backpacking, Grape-nuts are indestructible. Also like no-cook breakfasts for saving on fuel.

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

Thanks for the kind comment Deborah. It's great that you figured out Nido, love that stuff!

Thanks for the feedback El Paso!

Just came back from a 2 nighter in the Gila, Nm Forest (mineral creek trail) and took this breakfast, it was great!! It gives you plenty of energy and it keeps you regular after all the hiking "snacks". Thank you.

You have it backwards ;-)

Chia seeds a meme?! Hadn’t noticed. I have them almost every day.

I've tried the PB powder before, but never in oatmeal. I'll have to give it a try, thanks!

Thanks for watching fellow KZfaqr!

Good point. Have you tried keeping it in the freezer?

You can't finish a can in less than 6 months? Are you buying it in 50 gal. containers at Costco?

@@KurtPapke Yes, it turns rancid and curdles as well once it's open. Takes a lot longer than regular milk though.

@@brianbassett4379 LOL no, just the regular 1kg tins. Thing is, I like to prep long term and mix some instant coffees, chais, porridge etc and usually keep them too long. 6 months later I have to bin the remaining stuff

Even a kilo seems like a lot to me.

Psych Olocke ghee is cheapernif you get it at Costco

Ghee is easy to make.

It's the barley - if you use hot water with them, they smell like beer :-)

Great idea!

Well thank you! I try not to overdo them, but I try to make the wordy sections as entertaining as I can!

Of course. When you add water to Nido it makes whole milk, so you can use it with any cereal you like. Enjoy!

Good suggestion. I like Grapenuts because they are so dense and compact. I love Cheerios, but they take up more room in the food bag because they have more air in them. But if space is a non-issue, they are a fantastic food.

LOL! I do a lot of audiobook narration for Librivox...

Yeah, I know, sorry. They didn't. I just think they are vastly underappreciated.

Haha no need to apologize. I've seen a few youtubers mention their favorite products and they always joke about how companies like Coca cola havent sponsored them yet. Its very comical

Yes, in fact if you serve it hot it really brings out the barley aroma, which reminds me of my beer brewing days. I’ve seen some of the small packages of freeze dried fruit, but they were speedy. I’ll have to check out the dollar store. Thanks for the tip!

Yep, I know lots of hikers that start out with a bar, but I like the ritual of actually preparing a breakfast even if it’s just adding water.

@@KurtPapke LOL I get where you're coming from but I have enough ritual with packing my kit up in the morning. Certainly if I was going to spend a day in the same spot I'd love the ritual of brekky.

LOL!

What a pity!

Can't disagree with anything you wrote!

Never seen it, but nor have I looked for it.

You can find dehydrated soy, rice, and even potato milk

Sure, if you like lowfat. It can be tough to get enough fat on the trail as freeze-dried or dehydrated meals are very low in fat. If you are consuming a lot of olive oil, ghee, etc. then by all means use the lowfat powdered milk. Hope this makes sense.

They do take a little while to soften up.

cha cha chia

Yeah, the described breakfasts are milk-focused. There are powdered milk alternatives available now.

No. Most of the meals require adding water, you just don't need a dehydrator to make them.

It's good stuff, but I'm just a happy customer.

mrthebillman lol! Everyone loves Grape-nuts!

YES, we do!

@@squirrelcovers6340 No, you don't.