Ultralight Backpacking Food | 7 features you might be overlooking
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4 жыл бұрынAre 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 жыл бұрын
Very well thought out. Glad to see someone encourage healthy ideas over M&Ms
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊
@walkonearthofficial 4 жыл бұрын
First 51 seconds : “Well...This person is legit AF”
@ronmiller7916 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
@@backcountryfoodie You are providing a much needed resource! Thank you, don't listen to the haters
@oscarstenberg2745 3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@maryannplunkett5420 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Please reach out when you plan your next big hike, we'd love to crunch numbers with you! ;)
@kssrider6766 4 жыл бұрын
Simple and straight to the point. No wasted words just like her backpacking foods and gear.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty much. 🙂
@tamie341 4 жыл бұрын
Dis dat gud info doe bruhhhhhhhh!
@G-man45444 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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.
@77SeaLions 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@johnhorton7106 2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@TT-dd2tv 4 жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq hikers use/recommend.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@696969bold 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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!
@scottmarshall7296 3 жыл бұрын
Good old fashioned competence without ego. What is this thing doing on youtube!?
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it!
@ericwiitala5407 4 жыл бұрын
You appeared on my "Suggested" list. I'm glad you did. You got my attention. 😊👍
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Eric Wiitala Yay!! 😊
@sfmarckx 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Ice cream?!? I want to go on your trips! 😀
@sfmarckx 4 жыл бұрын
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
@redwhiteblue7831 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
We look forward to the huge hot meal after our trip at whatever restaurant is closest to the trailhead. 😀
@alottafrancium 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful information and broken down simply in logical structure. Thank you! I'll have to make some recipes to try out soon.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope the recipes work well for you.
@dcez1370 3 жыл бұрын
You remind me of Velma from Scooby Doo.
@frugalmum7943 3 жыл бұрын
Smart, practical and down to earth :)
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I take that as a compliment. :)
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :)
@Kiev-en-3-jours 3 жыл бұрын
It's her.
@23Sheldog 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
@@backcountryfoodie Thankyou. Just found your channel and subscribed👍❤
@trailguiding1454 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, glad you found us! Backpacking food is our favorite too ;)
@CarolChirpich 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to have input and recipes fro=m a nutritionist. Thanks!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. :)
@timdion7834 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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.
@mem1gui 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@madhusudan 11 ай бұрын
So glad this was only the second video I watched on this subject, so I found gold and can move on with my day. Great info.
@jk-vs3yq 3 жыл бұрын
Im so glad i found your video ive been wanting a video for more knowledge on food packing thank you lots !!
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@redgar289 Жыл бұрын
WOW! Thank you for this! Yesterday while contemplating hiking the C.T. next summer found myself thinking, "If I'm going to hike trails with dry sections, I'm going to need to carry more water, but I also want to stay ultralight. Surely if I cut down on food weight by finding calorie-dense foods, as well as foods which require less water, I can take a little more water than normal AND make it last longer." I'm also someone who doesn't want to binge Gushers and rice just because I'm hiking. Yours is the first video I watched and it's perfect. I hadn't even considered the fuel savings! Brilliant. The work you are doing is so important to the community. Thank you!
@backcountryfoodie Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. I like to think of it as a domino effect. More calorically dense = less volume = less water = less weight = less time to prep = less fuel = less $$$ 🙂
@annalongfield 3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed. Someone that uses numbers and has resume to back it up.
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@glovelyclouds1530 2 жыл бұрын
Realy good video! I came looking for alternatives exactly like these, and I found them! To the point and on point. Thank you. I will be following and using some of these.
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ronleamerii2901 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
I know, right!! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊
@trailtrashoutdoors8173 4 жыл бұрын
New friends here from Trail Trash Outdoors! Always trying to get the food right on the Trail. Great tips!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@brendankeefe8712 3 жыл бұрын
Frigging awesome. I've been searching youtube for so long looking for backpacking food info/inspiration like this.Thank you. Instantly subscribed.
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video. We've been on a bit of a hiatus again due to inability to film outside of our van (too windy). We hope to get back on a more regular schedule when we move into our fifth wheel this Fall. Stay tuned for more.
@calcgeek117 3 жыл бұрын
These videos have been the most useful resource I've found on backpacking food so far. Keep up the good work!
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@jfowler7604 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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.
@gregbalanko2689 4 жыл бұрын
I too used to "Live In A Van, Down By The River"!!!! I miss those days. Subscribed.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Greg Balanko We’re just now getting back in ours after being quarantined for three months.
@veroniquediallo6055 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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. 🙂
@jimbojet8728 4 жыл бұрын
Ok, so I am going to listen to you.! Thank you. Just what I needed to know. Great!!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful.
@Summitclym 3 жыл бұрын
Great info! I look forward to the book. In the meantime, I’ll check out your website. Thank you!!
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and you're welcome! 😀 All of our work is now only available via our online platform. If you want to give it a test drive, use KZfaq20 coupon code to save 20%. backcountryfoodie.com
@billirey9459 3 жыл бұрын
Aaron, great video. So much exceptional information. Looking forward to another. Thanks, Bill
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Sandra-dt4ec 3 ай бұрын
Looks like the Organ Mountains east of Las Cruces, NM are behind you. Great video and instruction! Cheers
@EatsTreatsMREs 4 жыл бұрын
Will certainly be looking at some of your home made recipes thanks.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! We'd love to hear what you think of them.
@dosmatrix4470 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video packed with important info. Great stuff.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@njcranes 4 жыл бұрын
Great info!! Thank you!!!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and you're welcome. 😊
@Liberty4Ever 2 жыл бұрын
Your channel is as information dense as your homemade backpacking meals are calorie dense. Thank you!
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you're welcome!
@mikeypick1 6 ай бұрын
The current back country food market is such garbage! I’m glad to have stumbled onto your channel.
@nagaviper1169 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a great video. Thank you
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@WilliamThyer 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! So thorough!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@oe5580 11 ай бұрын
Nice 👌 Thanks for sharing your knowledge
@Oldsparkey 4 жыл бұрын
You brought up a lot of good points. I started with the home made meals about 30 years ago ( Might of been more ). It was done from the desire to have the meals I like , the way I like them and the amount I like. Besides ultralight packs and ultralight meals sure beats the old ways from the 50's with heavy packs and heavy food. There are a lot of references out there both on the web and hard/soft cover specializing on recipes for home made lightweight meals. As with anything the larger the choice the better the selection and information that's available.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Chuck Littleton When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, I thought MREs were the way to go. Backpacking food has certainly come a long way over the years. I also refer back to over 30 backpacking cookbooks on my shelf (well, now in storage since we’re in the van). Can never have enough variety.
@mortenheedehesel1197 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Aaron, thanks for sharing this. As I’m trying to eat after the Keto diet I struggle to find good foods to bring, in my search for home made backpacking food I came across you channel. Look forward to follow. Wish you a great summer from Denmark!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊 We're super excited to finally leave quarantine in Florida after 3 months and hop back in our van to New Mexico where the video was filmed.
@TonicLime1 4 жыл бұрын
Best information I’ve seen on YT about backpacking food 👏🏽
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Cool! Glad it was helpful.
@donkemp8151 4 жыл бұрын
Best nutrition video I’ve seen. My daughter is a vegan Registered Dietician, going back to school for her BSN. I’m sharing with her. Well done.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊
@ajculberson6389 2 жыл бұрын
This lady is so efficient; it felt like this whole video was one take. 👍🏼👍🏼. Thanks for the advice.
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
@lizshoemaker 4 жыл бұрын
This is quality content. Thank you!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊
@jeffhollander7630 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Reducing water usage can result in huge weight, time and money savings.
@AndyShepard 4 жыл бұрын
As a numbers fan, I enjoy these numbers. Subscribed!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Yay! Another numbers fan! :) My spreadsheets can be a little obnoxious. lol!
@johnmca5643 4 жыл бұрын
That was very informative. Thank you.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@chriswood6679 4 жыл бұрын
Hey i know those mountains! Almost like the back of my hand lol awesome thank you for the video.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
It's because of those mountains that we've decided to move to NM permanently...next week, actually. 😀 Plan is to keep living off grid in our van until we can afford to buy land in the mountains and plant roots. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@Wildsunchild 4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video of some of your homemade trail food(Recipes included) and how you package the meals?
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Nice video! 👍🏽 🏕🥘
@emmarowley1096 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
So this is a 7 minute commercial for your website?
@matriciabb8 4 жыл бұрын
Healthy food! I can't believe it! Other channels are talking just about hidrolized food or industrial one.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Eating healthy while backpacking isn't as hard as it might seem.
@KaoV1983 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips and video!
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@MegaMastiffman 4 жыл бұрын
You get my vote rock on! Thank you!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks and you're welcome. 😊
@marklandgraf7288 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Totally legit!!
@backcountryfoodie Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@0141D 2 жыл бұрын
This content is absolutely incredible
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
@patricklogan6089 4 жыл бұрын
New subscriber to YT and just bought the LifeTime Access after viewing this one video. Nutrition on the trail is so overlooked because you can eat anything you want and burn it off, but the bill eventually comes due for neglecting proper nutrition. Very intrigued by the reduced weight and increased calorie potential. Burning out on the same old thing out there sucks, because hiker hunger is real and you have to feed the machine.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Patrick Logan Thanks for supporting our work. 😊 I’ve always wondered why backpackers eat junk food when their bodies are put under tremendous stress just like any other endurance athlete. An Ironman triathlete wouldn’t eat junk food or he/she would crash and burn. Same thing happens to hikers whether they realize it or not.
@dshogan6174 2 жыл бұрын
You have an awesome channel! The best!
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@mateusz3844 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Thanks! Liked, subscribed and on my way to the website :)
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@thomasnugent3836 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and educational. Thank you very much
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. 😊
@tamiboelter2833 4 жыл бұрын
I am so looking forward to this...
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊
@raisingelephant Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@backcountryfoodie Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@NicoleB03 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 thought the background was a green screen at first, I’m jealous
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@hanskirk-hiking9697 4 жыл бұрын
Great video - I enjoy your attention to details 😊🇩🇰
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Attention to detail goes along with being a dietitian. We're good at digging deep to determine the root cause of a problem so that we can provide the best recommendations/solutions or maybe I'm just a nerd. LOL!
@Pdoja1990 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so binge watching this channel!
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Glad you're enjoying the videos.
@travisbarnes4802 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@justcallmedom6655 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Establishing yourself as the subject matter expert right at the beginning - nice - clearly you've had professional training in the art of andragogy. Additionally, a question to KZfaq: Why am I just now hearing about this? KZfaq algorithms need some work. Could've used this info months ago!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@BackcountryPilgrim 4 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel and I need this so bad thanks!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Backcountry Pilgrim You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊
@magic_honey 8 ай бұрын
Whenever I watch a video mentioning bear cans, I laugh in Australian. Good video very informative.
@joshuabrooks555 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Keep going
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
joshua brooks Thanks. We’re hoping to start filming videos again next month. We’re still working on upgrading our meal planning platform. Stay tuned.
@aborne 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice. This is just what I needed.
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. 👍
@CoopWorldWide 4 жыл бұрын
That intro was to legit just subscribed
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing! We're currently editing the video we filmed just last week. Stay tuned...
@1z1zmike 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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.
@sarahloy830 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff.
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@claybear78 4 жыл бұрын
Do u have a cookbook with your recipes? If so what is the title and where can I purchase it?
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@gregoryharris1622 4 жыл бұрын
You are awesome!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@mtadams2009 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@mikeghost7788 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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!
@pietie3 2 жыл бұрын
Great recipies. Water is water you either drink it or “eat”it.
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, agree 100%. Water in our food totally counts as water consumed for hydration.
@jeffr3787 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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.
@tinmanandoliveoylsadventur7129 4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 (
@HeatherMoreau 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! I am whole food plant-based and I make my own backpacking meals. The problem I have run into is in volume. I am a high-volume eater so I’m concerned that if I pack more calorie dense meals, I won’t actually be full even though the calories are fine. I’m just used to eating a lot of food at home because it’s all Whole Foods and plant-based. Curious to hear your thoughts about that!
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
I've found that I'm satiated despite the meals being low volume. I also prefer the low volume meals because I'm typically exhausted by the end of a long day on trail. The fewer bites that I have to eat, the faster the food goes down, the sooner I can call it a day and crawl into my sleeping bag. 😴
@yepyep27 4 жыл бұрын
How would you change your menu for cold weather camping? Thinking between 0-30F hunting trips. 3 days 2 night average.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@annalisepree3569 3 жыл бұрын
This is so sick!! Thank you I am going to go watch all of your videos
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@BJ_PLATZ 3 жыл бұрын
thank you
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
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?
@OpenAirOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👏
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🤗
@andrewwolfe8742 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
@@backcountryfoodie what are your feeling on packing nutritional yeast?
@PrimalRenegade17 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
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
@carinelamoureux5777 3 жыл бұрын
I’m new in the backpacking world and most of the video I watched it was all carbs and sugar.....I’m keto and sometimes even carnivore....good to see someone preaching a healthy way of feeding ourselves while actually doing something healthy as backpacking. Thanks.
@backcountryfoodie 3 жыл бұрын
That’s how Backcountry Foodie started. When I started planning for my first thru-hike I knew I couldn’t eat traditional hiker food and still feel good on trail. Four years later and I’m still preaching but now it’s my full-time career and loving it!
@carinelamoureux5777 3 жыл бұрын
@@backcountryfoodie Super, can wait to see all video you made. 😇
@jantomaszrogala4230 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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!
@markthiel2953 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Gozerthegozarian1984 2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@backcountryfoodie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it
@ssettev9361 4 жыл бұрын
Droppin' science! Nice!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Dietitians are known for it! 😀
@tracykooken2606 4 жыл бұрын
well i'll be darned, somrone does something besides themselve's or gear or i've hiked the big ones so i know it all ( almost ). very nice !! looking 4ward 2 getting my head around ur channel !!! i like cooking ON trail but not at home and hope this will increase my fun ! even on long trails i like to make stuff. ( not all atttemps r yummy 😝😅 ) lol
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
tracy kooken What’s funny is that I can spend ten hours in the kitchen developing new backpacking recipes but I’m not patient enough to prepare a home meal at home that takes longer than 30 minutes. Lol!
@tracykooken2606 4 жыл бұрын
@@backcountryfoodie 😅😀👍lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@danharrison5285 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video. Subscribed. What pot is that that you are you holding early in the video?
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
Snow Peak Mini Titanium Solo Cookset (amzn.to/2NFMReA - affiliate link) - I only use the small pot because it's more than enough for how I cook. Believe it holds 14 oz of water.
@markcummings6856 4 жыл бұрын
Ok, you have peaked my interest. Very knowledgeable and with hiking experience. Will most definitely check your site. Q: dehydrated chick peas at $4 a serving though?
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
The chickpeas are actually even more expensive that I remembered. motherearthproducts.com/products/dehydrated-garbanzo-beans?variant=21990822838332 I dehydrate my own for this reason.
@markcummings6856 4 жыл бұрын
Backcountry Foodie Ouch! I will have to find a substitute. Or dehydrate! Thanks again!
@backcountryfoodie 4 жыл бұрын
@@markcummings6856 Canned chickpeas dehydrate really well. I would recommend removing the skins before drying them. It's a hassle but the end product is MUCH better. Have fun! :)
@markcummings6856 4 жыл бұрын
Backcountry Foodie Thanks, Foodie 😋
@markcummings6856 3 жыл бұрын
g g Thanks a bunch. I will check them out.
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