Expedition food

Poggie123

How about packet semolina puddings (Birds do this I think) just mix with hot water and would be nice and filling. Maybe some choccy buttons for on top?

ness_w

Needs lots of calories I should think, I'd put in a big slice of h/m fruitcake to have with the custard.

Ness.

Curious_Moose

Dark chocolate. Stops you getting the runs when it's least needed. Singapore army swears by it.

JayJay14

How about Beanfeast Bolognese and some straight to wok noodles.

pigpen

*screams and runs away at the thought of so much.. coldness!!*

BillScarab

When I did this many years ago we took things like beanfeast and super noodles as they are very light. I also seem to remember taking some sort of Vesta boil in the bag curry with rice.

One thing I would recommend is Maltloaf if she likes it, it's very energy dense and stands up well to being squashed in a rucksack. I used to have it with Primula cheese spread on!

Other good ideas are flap jacks or cereal bars for good slow release energy.

Tins aren't ideal but some things like Sardines or Mackerel in Curry sauce aren't so bad as there is no wasted space int he tin and they're pretty light tins. I used the tinned Mackerel as my standard lunch when I was in the Alps once.

Rat Packs are OK (I was also in the ATC) but unless they're different now they do have quite a lot of tins in. The tinned bacon was lovely though.

The two key things with backpacking food are light weight and ease of cooking so dried things that just need boiling water are ideal.

One last point was when I did the D of E expeditions one of the major poitns was that everybody planned the route and food together. Surely the others should be helping?

Oh, and tell her that it's not a good idea to work 12-13 miles to the campsite then run 3 miles to the off-licence to buy a party seven of beer and then flood your tent when you open it! :whistle:

Have a look at www.outdoorsmagic.com for my advice or google ultra light backpacking. Some people have got their loads down to about 5 pounds on weight but they are a bit obsessive.

looby-loo_2

Some really good ideas so far. Much more imaginative than some I've seen in the past few years :rolleyes
DD is now a leader and I just hope they don't follow some of her examples:eek:

Penelope_Penguin

Jem8472 wrote: »

I would say you really cant get much better than rat packs.

Hope they're not made with real rat :rotfl: I've scoured OS and there are no recipes anywhere

floss wrote:

How come the other girls are not helping with planning? Are they not going to eat while they're away or does each cater for themselves?

No idea When I went to the parents' meeting, none of them had any idea. They've not camped before, but seem to have very little common sense. One girl suggested that rather than split the communal items (tent, stoves, fuel, first aid kit) one of them should carry the lot for the first 2 miles, then take it in turns

MrsB wrote:

You will probably have been told that they will carry all their rubbish until they get back to the minibus so obviously tinned stuff will be heavy, oh and I think the girls had to take and burn all their used loo roll too. (DS mentioned this)

No, this hasn't been mentioned :eek: Will get DD to find out

Thanks for all your replies so far :A We've agreed that I'll make some flapjack, for them to have with instatnt custard. She'll have pittas for lunch - it's sarnies that have already been squashed Plenty of chocolate, nuts, dried fruit. They don't need to take milk - the teachers will buy that.

Penny. x

BillScarab

Forgot to say Wayfarer make specialist dehydrated backpacking meals and they sell them in millets but they're about £3.50 each! Might be OK as they only need one evening meal and they avoid washing up as you usually put boiling water in the bag to 'cook' it and then eat it from the bag as well.

twink

has no one mentioned hobnobs yet?