I'm asking for some recipes...

**TXyakr** · 01-20-2015, 12:44 AM

If you make or buy snacks in bulk then re-package them in smaller amounts for snack or small meals throughout the day one of the best ways is in plastic or mylar bags sealed with a vacuum seal machine. But it is also possible to do this with just a common iron typically used to press clothes. Some people also use a shop vac and a steel bar or pipe. It is easiest to do this with dry foods but also possible to "pot" wet cooked meat (hot) then reheat to sterilize. This is most popular with backpackers not car campers because obviously packing a ice cooler much easier and there are more food options available on ice. There are several online retailers that sell many sizes of mylar or plastic bags for about 20 cents to $1 each in various quantities. Here is a youtube video showing one method but it is not the best, there is probably a better video I just could not find one. Best to experiment with something simple like peanuts or noodles first. Oxygen observers only necessary if you are storing for a long time. Extra large bag if you want to add hot water to cook a meal in bag like Mountain House or Backpackers Pantry etc.

Another method is using the extra fat plastic straws and sealing the ends with heat. I have filled these with peanut butter, also Almond, Cashew and other snacks. There are some YT videos of this but its is fairly obvious. These are popular with some triathlon, and endurance racers.

**Zack** · 01-21-2015, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by TXyakr

If you make or buy snacks in bulk then re-package them in smaller amounts for snack or small meals throughout the day one of the best ways is in plastic or mylar bags sealed with a vacuum seal machine. But it is also possible to do this with just a common iron typically used to press clothes. Some people also use a shop vac and a steel bar or pipe. It is easiest to do this with dry foods but also possible to "pot" wet cooked meat (hot) then reheat to sterilize. This is most popular with backpackers not car campers because obviously packing a ice cooler much easier and there are more food options available on ice. There are several online retailers that sell many sizes of mylar or plastic bags for about 20 cents to $1 each in various quantities. Here is a youtube video showing one method but it is not the best, there is probably a better video I just could not find one. Best to experiment with something simple like peanuts or noodles first. Oxygen observers only necessary if you are storing for a long time. Extra large bag if you want to add hot water to cook a meal in bag like Mountain House or Backpackers Pantry etc.

Another method is using the extra fat plastic straws and sealing the ends with heat. I have filled these with peanut butter, also Almond, Cashew and other snacks. There are some YT videos of this but its is fairly obvious. These are popular with some triathlon, and endurance racers.

I think we've got a vacuum sealer somewhere, and I've considered making my own MRE's, but never snacks. Thanks for the suggestion.

**johnpages** · 01-22-2015, 04:44 AM

For trail snacks, simple GORP, almonds n raisins is my upgrade

Any jerky, i always do too flavors... One honey-chilli, one smokey-soy-Worcester

Depending on how much prep time u have, granola bars made with bacon fat or butter are delicious.... Essentially toast some oats, nuts ( crushed almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds etc) add melted butter, oats, stir, sticky mess, baling sheet with parchment, oven and bake for 30-40 mins. You can make a sheet if it or just do blobs...

Bannock bread is a firm fave for fry pan and can be dessert or brekky! I use a 2

1 ratio of 2 cups flour:1 teaspoon salt: 1 teaspoon baking powder. Mix, dry in a ziplock in that ratio. Add water to form a thickish dough. Not science. Then you can add flavorings... Bacon. Seeds. Raisins. Berries. Once mixed, plop into a greased fry oan and fry each side a bit like a pancake until done. It can be baked in a dutch oven too...i light bread that with sugar added in form if sugar, honey berries is sweet, with savory stuff, bacon,, cheese, meats, is also good

A great hi calorie snack ive had successs with is Ultralight Joe's Moose Goo! Google it. I had trouble adding the url

Hope this helps!