Make Your Own Dehydrated Meal Packs

The DIY World ^ | April 6, 2011 | Techman2015

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Easy and cheap. Found it while roaming the WWW this evening.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Ping-worthy?

[al baby]

My MIL seems to do that almost every night

[Lurker]

Thanks, Diana.

[Organic Panic]

I was blessed living in the high sierras as a younger man. I knew the mountains so well I literally could back-pack carrying no food or water. ALTHOUGH. I did carry my fly fishing gear and knew every edible plant in the area. It’s all about preparation. Now a’days, the only time I carry a tent is if I’ll be in mosquito country. Though, I’m getting older and spoiled myself with a fantastic Big Agnes insulated blow up ultra light mattress.

As for the topic of dehydrated foods. By all means it is SOOOOO easy and inexpensive to do yourself. Anyone who has had store bought freeze dried food knows only one thing. SALT. My goodness they are so salty. AND everything seems to be packed in some kind of cream sauce. I LOVE fresh veggies and fruit and they are two of the easiest things to dehydrate yourself. Spend a $100 on a good dehydrator and you’ll save a lot of money if you’re an avid outdoorsman. Don’t forget you’ll need water. Sawyer makes an awesome plastic filter that only weights a few ounces.

I don’t know about your area but my local Walmart now carries #10 cans of freeze dried fruits and vegetables. I particularly enjoy the TVP meat substitute stews I’ll make.

Enjoy, be safe, and get out doors. It might save your life.

[bigbob]

We need to find a way to freeze-dry beer...

[bigheadfred]

We need to find a way to freeze-dry beer...

no no no we need to find a way to never have to worry about that

[Usagi_yo]

+1 Way cool. Top knotch information.

[tennmountainman]

Nice read. Great tips.

[DemforBush]

Would you settle for beer concentrate?

http://www.patsbcb.com/product/black-hops/

[Arrowhead1952]

Thanks Diana. I guess I’ll be getting my dehydrator and vacuum packer out and pack some food. Dried beef jerky is easy to make for outings.

[ArtDodger]

Very cool!

[Conservative4Ever]

Anyone who has gone on an extended hike knows that every ounce of weight you carry adds up fast.

ahhhh, yes, backpacking where nothing weighs nothing.

[familyop]

Great DIY info! Thanks.

[bgill]

Good article.

[dangerdoc]

Would that be distilled liquor?

[Jane Long]

I have a dehydrator that I’ve not yet taken out of the box!! (Not good use of it, I know!) Which cut of beef do you use to make your jerky? Thanks.

[Dubh_Ghlase]

How about dehydrated water?

[Mariner]

"We need to find a way to freeze-dry beer..."

Concentrated beer is known as "Whiskey".