tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post5565524620793805030..comments2024-03-27T21:31:59.376+00:00Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: Food for Long Distance HikingChris Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-6115745033714318272023-09-02T22:43:04.518+01:002023-09-02T22:43:04.518+01:00Eggs are great and surprisingly robust! Being glut...Eggs are great and surprisingly robust! Being gluten free and lactose intolerant, finding trail food is difficult. Rice and onions…Sue Manningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-27219768500413187212017-07-28T16:36:47.848+01:002017-07-28T16:36:47.848+01:00Really helpful articles everyone. I'm just off...Really helpful articles everyone. I'm just off to the Lakes for 4 days of wild camping so I need to take all of my food with me. Based on these articles I have been to Tesco and found plenty of lightweight meals that require nothing more than the addition of hot water (which is good because that's all I'll be able to "cook"). Tesco have a huge selection of curries, pastas Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590477057188073276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-50441223120374442742017-05-06T00:58:41.531+01:002017-05-06T00:58:41.531+01:00Supernoodles are great. I have a reputation for ha...Supernoodles are great. I have a reputation for having the curry ones for breakfast. They certainly get you moving. Flapjack makes a good high energy snack. On the pennine way I would get 6 rolls and a small block of cheese, eat 3 and half the cheese one day and the rest the next....repeat as required. Most days you pass a Spar at some point, so re-supply is easy. You can do full weight fresh Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-50749159255734234482017-04-17T21:19:53.920+01:002017-04-17T21:19:53.920+01:00I 'dehydrate' (i.e. cook 'til crunchy)...I 'dehydrate' (i.e. cook 'til crunchy) bacon in the microwave - just stick it between two sheets of kitchen roll and keep microwaving in short bursts until done. Then out on the hill I put it in the water to rehydrate as it boils before making up instant noodles/pasta'n'sauce/etc. <br /><br />The 'just add water' meals are lacking in fat so an individual portion of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-11309684931428860232017-04-17T11:15:07.345+01:002017-04-17T11:15:07.345+01:00I find the difficult thing is sourcing protein. I...I find the difficult thing is sourcing protein. I am a bit freaky about eating cheese etc which hasn't been refrigerated - no worries about germs but I am just fussy.....however, I used to train a lot and hike a lot, and I find lower protein (noodles, oats, etc some protein but not good quality or bit quantities) spells tiredness and lethargy. I would recommend protein powder/whey even milkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-85203447146509856742016-10-29T12:35:40.596+01:002016-10-29T12:35:40.596+01:00I'm always looking for ideas for outdoor meals...I'm always looking for ideas for outdoor meals and agree that commercial backpacking food is expensive. I'm also currently looking at sourcing Vesta meals (remember them?!), but some great ideas contained in this thread too. My all-time fav outdoor meal is Supernoodles which I supplement with Matteson's sausage or other similar ingredients. I'm not a big fan of powdered milk (Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867479925693246056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-36045844413452237292016-08-11T07:31:32.173+01:002016-08-11T07:31:32.173+01:00Another thumbs up for nido full fat milk powder. I...Another thumbs up for nido full fat milk powder. I found it in the aisle in Morrison's which has things for people from other countries (calling it the immigrants aisle feels wrong - but it's different to the 'world foods aisle!' mixed with red box alpen (the added sugar one) it kept me and my kids happy along the Hadrian's wall trail.<br /><br />Also uncle Ben microwave rice Lordyoschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456165408481532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-34792671334552629092016-08-10T22:50:54.307+01:002016-08-10T22:50:54.307+01:00Cool topic I'm off for 8 days across Cumbria&#...Cool topic I'm off for 8 days across Cumbria's hills and came here for some tips on food choice. Does anyone know of any foods that are not dried to add water and can be easy prepared ? Something meaty and rustic I don't find myself satisfied on pasta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-33071091953847135972016-07-13T21:26:38.391+01:002016-07-13T21:26:38.391+01:00Message to Andy, is the East End Milk powder suita...Message to Andy, is the East End Milk powder suitable to be used for tea and coffee?Jaydubbyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255430101962904693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-50713076224749604322016-07-13T17:39:20.723+01:002016-07-13T17:39:20.723+01:00Oven bags are really useful: not likely to melt or...Oven bags are really useful: not likely to melt or leach chemicals like freezer bags. Meals based on oats, noodles or couscous can be prepared in advance. Often boiling water can simply be poured in, but a little hot water in the pan can be used to heat up bags of slower-cooking food. No washing up, unless you want to use them more than once. When ready, cut off top of the bag for easier eating.Keith Holmwoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-35102563334126189292015-07-05T05:02:39.010+01:002015-07-05T05:02:39.010+01:00One important challenge most hikers face is that t...One important challenge most hikers face is that the correct selection of food. we tend to square measure at risk of continually opt for the tastiest and nutritive foods once reception, however after we hit the track, things will get untidy. <a href="http://survival-mastery.com/diy/food_prep/hiking-food.html" rel="nofollow">http://survival-mastery.com/diy/food_prep/hiking-food.html</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571828795230778384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-79001837108535287712014-09-24T22:10:21.093+01:002014-09-24T22:10:21.093+01:00Thanks Ro. I haven't found any locally but the...Thanks Ro. I haven't found any locally but then there's not many places to look.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-70174670397920544772014-09-24T12:19:51.502+01:002014-09-24T12:19:51.502+01:00Hi Chris, it's rowena, i will get you some if ...Hi Chris, it's rowena, i will get you some if i see it, probably needs to be from a large asian shop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01605789509151014798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-31531676407650258632014-09-23T20:55:51.635+01:002014-09-23T20:55:51.635+01:00That's a very interesting a good post, as the ...That's a very interesting a good post, as the normal backpacking food are expensive. What I have been doing lately(though I've never done anything as long as any of you here) is get some packs of either biltong or jerk beef(Can't get away from my meat) with sachets of soup, wine gums, always supermarket foods.Dark Hikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00112176764400023932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-82476975495235119472013-11-15T11:53:32.238+00:002013-11-15T11:53:32.238+00:00I would like to carry only chocolate flavored food...I would like to carry only chocolate flavored food when go outside for long vacations with family. Chocolate benefit is that it gives our body energy,strength,proteins,nutrients and everyone likes to eat it. Anyway i will also carry some item which you suggest in this post hope it is also helpful for me in my next trip. send dry fruit hampershttp://www.chocholik.com/shop/nuts/dry-fruit-hampers/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-51817696464714113632013-09-03T13:35:03.301+01:002013-09-03T13:35:03.301+01:00I worry a little bit about some of the cheaper bac...I worry a little bit about some of the cheaper backpacking food options available from supermarkets as well as some popular bespoke backpacking food products on sale that contain hydrogenated fats. These have been banned in some countries. I remember reading that they contribute towards clogging of the arteries. Mike Stroud wrote a good book Survival of The Fittest that goes into detail about Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-4097458152188717592013-08-28T21:42:15.725+01:002013-08-28T21:42:15.725+01:00Useful, thanks Chris. I agree about trying to stoc...Useful, thanks Chris. I agree about trying to stock up from local shops along the way. I do hate boughten dried meals though ... am considering getting a dryer and drying up my own veg and meat/jerky. Elen Sentierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011572070460058243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-5622352861089477252013-08-28T19:14:17.727+01:002013-08-28T19:14:17.727+01:00i take a tube of condensed milk when im out.lots o...i take a tube of condensed milk when im out.lots of sugar and calories in itdavefitternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-67219323857516300712013-08-25T22:34:45.007+01:002013-08-25T22:34:45.007+01:00Can't remember how big the Aviemore Tesco is. ...Can't remember how big the Aviemore Tesco is. I found it either on Tesco online or in the large Tesco shops in Dundee and Perth. Good luck! Maybe if you ask customer services they can get a few packets in for you. It's seriously yummy!Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-40986704956791482522013-08-25T22:26:26.126+01:002013-08-25T22:26:26.126+01:00The pots will nest inside the Sidewinder but I fou...The pots will nest inside the Sidewinder but I found that leaves them smelling of fuel so I soon stopped storing them like that. Instead I use the plastic container supplied by Trail Designs - you can see the corner of it in the picture.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-29341651619535089272013-08-25T22:25:05.163+01:002013-08-25T22:25:05.163+01:00I haven't seen it in my local Tesco's (Avi...I haven't seen it in my local Tesco's (Aviemore). But then I haven't looked for it as I didn't know it existed! I'll check next time I'm there.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-65966124737342218952013-08-25T16:23:54.272+01:002013-08-25T16:23:54.272+01:00"Sophisticated back country cooking. Pour in ..."Sophisticated back country cooking. Pour in two packets of cup-a-soup and stir..." Chris Townsend, 'The Cairngorms in Winter'. We'll need to ensure bachelors sponsor the next film Chris! Ha.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02730639220766098918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-30770712580606358002013-08-25T13:20:00.109+01:002013-08-25T13:20:00.109+01:00All hail bachelors foods!!.
Cheap and cheerfully p...All hail bachelors foods!!.<br />Cheap and cheerfully personified.<br />The milk ideas are interesting.<br />Angel delight, mixed with protein shake good too!.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524062426271059989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-63634817267847015612013-08-25T09:02:52.463+01:002013-08-25T09:02:52.463+01:00Thanks Chris for posting this, it is interesting t...Thanks Chris for posting this, it is interesting to see foods I recognise from previous forays into the UK. Being able to walk into a shop and resupply certainly has its advantages on a long trip, though sometimes as you note the variety may be limited. I use Nido with porridge, fruit and sugar and love it, and I like Andy's suggestion of custard powder, I must try it. On the cooking front, Nielsen Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493125853192182579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-88289706420549025112013-08-25T08:53:36.038+01:002013-08-25T08:53:36.038+01:00Tesco stocks the East End dried milk from time to ...Tesco stocks the East End dried milk from time to time, Chris. That's where I get it from. It's really scrumptious!Andynoreply@blogger.com