Stoveless Backpacking Meals + Cold Soak Guide [2020]

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i've eaten 100's of awesome stoveless backpacking meals out of my peanut butter pictured above

how to make stoveless coffee

soaking tips

see how i make my coffee

get an inside look at days of backpacking food that i bring into the backcountry

bes backpacking food 7 days

my best backpacking food guide is a great supplement as

has the capacity to hold the contents of any meal you plan on making

peanut butter jar

it's the perfect size to carry my largest meals. i've never had it leak on me either

get a free pdf of this guide

bonus soak recipe included in pdf. 🙂

talenti ice cream container

this is a great to hydrate meals in

i came to the conclusion that my peanut butter was a better option

close second. ice cream though. 🙂

a fire

it weighs in at 4.8 oz making it more than double the weight of most plastic soak

my awesome friend dave eating a meal. the depths of the southwest

most hikers don't soak because they prefer the taste of a meal over a one…

you easily knock 2 pounds off your base weight by leaving the stove and fuel behind

this is one of the most remote areas of the pacific northwest days of food

soak weighs just a fraction of what a stove and pot weigh

my personal jetboil minimo cook system weighs 14 oz. a full fuel weighs

my empty peanut butter jar weighs in at

enjoying that simple soak backpacking life. north cascades

do you like cleaning up the burnt bits of food that are stuck to the bottom of your pot? of course

cleaning a soak is far more convenient than cleaning out a crusty pot

pour some water into my container

put the cap back on

drink the contents

not only are zero calories wasted here… i'm also not leaving any remnants of food behind

avoids strong odors caused by cooking

olympic mountain bear feet from our camp

the smell of your chili mac could be pulling in every bear in a 2-mile radius

even if you cook your meals away from camp the odors still penetrate into your clothes while cooking

meal snacking

many hikers find it ideal to snack throughout the day instead of cooking a meal

having a watertight lid on your enables you to hydrate a meal and eat in increments as you take breaks throughout the day

your real savings though comes from not having to constantly purchase fuel

soaking tips

enjoying a stoveless backpacking meal while photographing one of the most beautiful areas of the olympics i have seen so far

i find most meals hydrate properly in minutes. unlike cooking

i like to start my soak meal at least hour before i plan on eating

setting your meal out in the sun will speed up the hydrating process

periodically give your a shake as your meal hydrates. this will ensure that your meal hydrates evenly

breakfast

i like to mix a blend of various nuts

this is a delicious healthy powerhouse of a breakfast

the recipe below has a coconut chocolatey taste. i find it to give me far more energy than any bars

power soak” breakfast meal

this recipe packs calories and it's great to eat at any time of the day

coconut milk powder

rolled oats

walnuts

chia seeds

coconut

mulberries

hemp seeds

cacao nibs

this one be eaten right after adding water. no need to wait around

coffee

enjoying a soak coffee

anthony's coffee

coconut milk powder

this blend is too

there is a downfall to the ease of making this coffee without a stove…

i find myself drinking more than i normally would

matcha tea

this is an awesome alternative

matcha tea comes in powder form be easily

turn your tea into a breakfast by adding of the coconut milk powder i mentioned above

coconut milk powder packs calories

lunch

best backpacking hummus

hummus & chips

this is one of my favorite combos! you see how i make this by watching the video at the top of this guide

olive oil

sriracha

i find pita chips & corn chips to go best

often my chips get pretty up in my backpack while hiking… that's ok

backpacking wrap

many backpackers find a loaded tortilla wrap to be an awesome lunch on the trail

avocado

tuna

sardines

peanut butter

cheese's

meat's

salmon

extra sharp cheddar hold up the best in warmer conditions. you're better off going

choose meats that don't require refrigeration. salami holds up extremely on the trail

beef jerky can really add to the deliciousness of your wrap

leafy greens will hold up

pro tip: stock up on some free condiment at the deli section of the grocery store

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dinner

these backpacking meals are also great on a stove. 🙂

this is the look trish gives me when i suggest stoveless backpacking… thing these dinner recipes are great

cheesy broccoli rice

this one is a crowd-pleaser and is super easy to make

rice

cheese powder

butter powder

dehydrated broccoli

salt & pepper

i personally like to replace the rice

you double the amount of cheese and butter

replace the broccoli

i really like harmony house's vegetable box. more options and bang

backpacking curry

little bit of spice will warm your meal right up

rice

coconut milk powder

curry powder

vegetables

salt & pepper

my go-to dehydrated vegetables

after the meal has hydrated throw in a of peanuts

this one is great

ps: i've tried a lot of curry powders and the one linked above is the best

cheesy chicken couscous

parmesan near east couscous

foil pouch chicken

olive oil

salt & pepper

i find that the ideal amount of water

to keep things simple in the field

drink and i bring my stove

tips not mentioned in this guide

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best soaking container

lightweight

reusable

has a watertight resealable lid

this is my personal favorite and my current go-to. i use this 26 oz

plus it has a complementary shape

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the most popular soaking containers taken into the backcountry

the container has a capacity of 16 oz. the holds

i personally find the spot to be right in the middle

after testing this one out on backpacking trips…

vargo titanium bot

vargo itanium bot - soaking container

this is an ideal option

benefits of going stoveless

there are tons of benefits to soaking

they do it because the pros outweigh the cons

weight savings

this be essential on longer trips

let's break it down

that's 6 oz total weight

simplicity on the trail

to soak

no need to fuss around

i find fuel to be the most inconvenient thing to obtain before my hikes

in fact

easier cleanup

give it a shakedown

this has a better impact on the environment

all animals

this is especially critical if you are hiking in grizzly bear territory

animals are much more attracted to those odors that your own personal scent

now you're not limited to snacking on bars & trail mix

cheaper than using a stove

soak costs practically nothing

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choosing a container

stoveless backpacking meals & recipes

these are my personal favorite soak meals

i prepped of these awesome soak meals at once in less than an hour

personally

amazon has some powdered hummus options to choose from. just add water and mix

p.s. this tiny nalgene is

this is an especially fit

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