No-cook trail meals can make great lunches, are easy meals in bad weather when backpacking, and have been extremely popular with long-distance hikers looking to save weight on fuel. They are also great for road trips, car camping, and even in hotel rooms when traveling. None of the recipes require a stove or heat source. Time and patience is all you need.
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Pack your meals at home in a snack, sandwich, or pint/quart freezer bag (whatever you prefer, freezer bags are the strongest for carrying in). Write the amount of water required on the bag in permanent marker and what the meal is or tuck a small note inside.
Depending on the recipe, rehydration will be nearly instant or up to 30 minutes. Time will depend on the size of the dry food, how dense it is, if it is dehydrated or freeze-dried. Leaving the meal in the sun will speed it up.
Add cool water, seal the bag, and knead or shake gently. Set aside until ready.
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