I was asked to share how I do trail meals and what is needed. My meals are always hot and ready in about 5-10 minutes. I don't mind a ham sandwich and granola bar but when its 40 degrees out riding it sure is nice to eat something Hot!
I use this same set up in my duck blind, deer stand, camping, riding, and I keep it in my truck for emergencies.
Now this food isn't like going to the local Italian joint but it is actually pretty good. Its a MAJOR improvement from what it was when I was backpacking the mountains in boy scouts.
Also this is not a Military style MRE. It is MUCH better than an MRE.
What you need: I will post links at the end.
1. Jet boil
2. bottle of water
3. meal in a bag. I like Mountain house or Wise Company
4. A spoon
Steps to a hot meal:
1. Boil water. most meals require 2 cups/16oz. You'll notice most packs of water bottles are 16.9 oz. bottles. Close enough, pour it all in there. A jet boil will have it rolling in under 2 minutes.
2. Set bag of food on level surface and open
3. Pour in boiling water. Just hold the top of the bag so it doesn't fall over. Not the bottom, you'll burn yourself.
4. Stir it really well. be sure all the seasoning is mixed in and not stuck to the side or bottom.
5. reseal the bag and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes. This does the cooking of noodles and such.
6. Open and enjoy a hot meal!
BONUS: carry a can of chicken to add to the meal and its even better!
Options for cooking. Make sure you get one that is 1 liter. That way all the parts fit inside the cup.
Here are the 2 I recommend. Click the link
1.
MSR Windburner
This is top of the line. It will keep a flame in any environment no matter what the wind. It works NO MATTER WHAT. Is it necessary for trail riding? eh probably not.
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2.
Jetboil Flash
This is what I have. It works great. you do have to be aware of the wind at times when getting it to light but once its lit I have never had the flame blown out.
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Either of these are great little stoves for meals on the go. Everything stores inside the cup.
Food:
Wise Company <---Link These are like $4.99 where I buy them locally. They say 2 servings which is really enough for one person. Also make sure you get the meals that can be cooked in the bag. Some of them the bags aren't made to pour the water into.
I also carry this little
SPORK. It works great!
Clean up is super easy. You only need to wipe off your spork since the pot only had water in it.
Once you're done eating, any garbage, wet wipes, chicken can, etc can all fit in the bag the food came in and be zipped shut.
@Ragnar406 @JTW @ohanacreek @Kilo427
