andybrock Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 What’s a good quality freeze dried food for hiking, or to take on a nights shooting, the kind you just add boiling water to? I tried a couple of meals from Go Outdoors and they were pretty awful really! I’m not expecting top quality cuisine just something tasty that can be quickly cooked. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob57 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Best one I've used when carp fishing is the kabuto noodles, bought from Sainsbury's, Tesco might do them too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattnall Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Some of the new ration pack main meals are good (especially their curries), don't need water adding, boil in the bag and the water can be used for a nice cup of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 I’ve used their chilli con carne boil in the bag ration pack things and have enjoyed them. Use an Uncle Bens boil in the bag rice packet and you’ve got a pretty decent meal in just a few minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangely Brown Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Mattnall & SMLE are on the money, I've tried various freeze dried meals and they all taste like shite. Way back in the 1960's I can remember pork & beef bars in artic ration packs which weren't too bad but haven't seem them in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 The new rat packs are good, seem to be a bit expensive at the moment tho. Try the American MREs not to expensive and come with the heater. Last ones I had weren’t bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 I wouldn’t advise using the water to make tea after boiling the rice though..... unless you like funny tasting tea! Much better to open a can of a Fosters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Doubt you can get these in the UK but they're good https://backcountrycuisine.co.nz/our-products Used by most of the serious hunters here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Andy, I've found the Bla Band make of dried back packing meals to be very tasty - think they are a spin off from Swedish military? After suffering bloody slightly crushed sandwiches on the range at lunchtime (typically at Orion etc.) I decided I was too old to rough it - don't do the hero bit anymore 😁 so tried a few from local hiking shops, the Bla Band were noticeably better. Nice selection (and puddings if you are really going to town) T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybrock Posted August 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Thanks for the replies chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralle Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 The Norwegian "real turmat" hands down the best i have tried. If in nz then the back country stuff. The Black bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Tralle, Will look for them next time in Norway - but at £10++ a go they better be bloody good! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralle Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 I usually pick them up when in Sweden, around 85-95 SEK a piece, aprox 7.2-7.6£ Makes it a bit more bearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 8:28 PM, Chris-NZ said: Doubt you can get these in the UK but they're good https://backcountrycuisine.co.nz/our-products Used by most of the serious hunters here Don't suppose they export Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 I'll make a phonecall. I'd guess you'd be lucky.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 If you are only away from civilisation for a couple of nights tinned casserole is great , heavier ? only if you dont have to carry water for your dried food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Cheaper option probably taste better either a. Cuppa soups or I hear those mugshots pasta packs are ok b. If you have a vacuum packer keep left over from home meal , like mince & tatties or stew etc and vackpak as long as bags are “ sousvide” compatible then just pan of water on camp stove and reheat .... one of those long camping forks / sporks away you go country food trust does pheasant casserole & patridge curry but need rice etc ... both in bags that can keep for a year in back of truck etc ... their ok ... not much “meat” in them due to making process I’m told . bit they contribute to homeless. Shelters etc to one for one for every one you buy ..... I had them in my truck when working in the desert in Middle East and just boiled up bit of rice to go with it paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Saucer - have you actually tired Mugshots!! Was stuck in Baku and ‘had’ to eat one (only thing to hand in apartment at time) - God’s teeth, powdery pap. 🤮 Sorry, each to their own, as I said, my aim was to have a nice lunch. 😎 T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamBam Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 I've used Mountain House for a few years, but this sample pack of UK FD food was not bad, by that I mean better than my own cooking. https://www.emergencyfoodstorage.co.uk/products/emergency-food-sample-pack-fuel-your-preparation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Just picked up some of the Real Turmat’s in a Stavanger outdoors/hunting shop to try, will post results, not such bad prices in the end 👌 Price of rifles vs UK is horrendous, but then again Norway’s not known for being cheap 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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