Something really important: CAMP FOOD.

[Wiz]

When on a long backpack and weight is a consideration, I find that once the apples and sandwich for the initial day are gone, wild berry Power Bars and Mountain House beef stroganoff dehydrated dinners are the most acceptable camping food. Clif Bars all seem to suck, as do most of the other flavors of power bars, and the dehydrated food is so expensive that I usually don't experiment with the more exotic flavors. After a long long hike, sitting down to a pot full of disgusting cardboard mush that was supposed to be something tasty is really a letdown. Anyone have any favorites they could recommend in this area? The stroganoff is good, but I'd like to try something else if I had a recommendation.

FYI, if you've never used the dehydrated food, take note: the package that says "serves two" only serves one. Take my word on this or learn it to your dismay in camp.

Also, I and most people I know usually bring a small bottle of camping fluid for when we sit around the fire telling outrageous stories. Anyone have any favorites in this area? My current choice is Sauza Commemerativo tequila w/lemon slices.

I just had to type this all in again because my cat was helping me and stepped on the clear key just as I was about to post it.

[CindyC]

Mmm......salsa roll-up's! :roll:

[Mike]

Teva- that's not Escudilla on my avatar....it's Ballantine. No cereus stickupalottuson Escudilla, unless global warming is worse than we thought :roll: -R

I took Randy's avatar photo, it's not Ballantine, either. (Randy, I couldn't hold the camera steady enough at Ballantine, because of all the quartz Kim was throwing our way...) It's Blackett's Ridge!! Mrs. Mike's is Escudilla, however.

Note to self: Next backpacking trip with Randy, bring a doberman to guard tentpoles!!