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A Hidden Potassium Food
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A Hidden Potassium Food

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Years ago, I found the best snack when hiking in the heat was a single serving of potato chips and water. It had potassium, salt, and water - giving you easy hydration and potassium to help potentially ward off leg cramps. Something I learned early on - when on one of my first backpacking trips,… Continue reading A Hidden Potassium Food

Food Find: Top Ramen Hot Pot
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Food Find: Top Ramen Hot Pot

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$2.99 for a bowl of ramen on the trail isn't cheap by any means. However, the Top Ramen Hot Pot ones might be worth the $3. It's claim is this is a "sharing" size (as if anyone would do that....) due to the higher sodium and calorie content. I discuss below how to work around… Continue reading Food Find: Top Ramen Hot Pot

Food Find: Bakerly Crepes To Go
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Food Find: Bakerly Crepes To Go

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I came across Bakerly Crepes To Go at an Asian market and realized they'd make a great snack for hiking. Individually wrapped, filled crepes, easy to open and eat. Not a bad idea. Each package has 6 individually sealed crêpes. The boys were happy I picked up something to review they'd like (claiming I never… Continue reading Food Find: Bakerly Crepes To Go

Food Find: Cook Stix
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Food Find: Cook Stix

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Cook Stix is a dry-powder broth mix for a single-person meal. No mess or fuss, just add to your meals for flavor. Each packet makes 3 cups worth of broth. You can use the whole stick, or portion it out for meals where you normally need only a teaspoon or two of broth powder. They… Continue reading Food Find: Cook Stix

Food Find: Boston Cream Parfait
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Food Find: Boston Cream Parfait

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No-cook desserts are the best for trips. If you can have a group dessert with minimal steps, it will impress your taste buds and anyone with you. All you need is a source of cold water (mountain stream!) and a spoon, and a few minutes to whip it good. PackitGourmet's Boston Cream Parfait may be… Continue reading Food Find: Boston Cream Parfait