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Lots of us are gettin ready to head for the mountains in a couple months. I usually bring lots of energy and protien bars with me and sometimes peanut butter nuts or dried fruit. Sometimes MRE's even. What everyone elses favorites to pack with ya all day in the mountains?
Maybe we can all get some new ideas from one another!
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bagels and apples hold together well and are pretty cheap. I will supplement with cliff bars as well. I usually have done single day hunts for elk though, so I am not the best person to ask. It is really nice to live 45 minutes drive from your hunting grounds...
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I usually don't eat much when I'm out but usually have a granola bar or two with me plus a couple candy bars, maybe some raisins. Not usually a sandwich but I do have a half gallon of water flavored with either powdered gatoraid or Crystal lite. Staying hydrated is much more important than having something to eat.
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Can't beat Mountain House unless you are hunting with Mike and Jason..... Terry
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I like instant oatmeal for breakfast. A mix of peanut butter crackers, cliff bars and trail mix works well for snacking. I usually have a lipton rice dish with pre-packaged turkey or salmon for my big meal of the day.
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I like to carry a baked sweet potato (or two, depending on the size and how long I'm hunting) into the woods. Reminds me of squirrel hunting with my uncle years ago, and you can throw away the wrapper without feeling like a litter bug.
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For day trips I like fruit, trailmix and maybe a granola bar. But I'm with Pete, take lots of water and stay hydrated. I start drinking all the water I can take about a week before I leave on my trip and they stay with it. I usually only eat 1 large meal each day when I'm hunting. A light snack here and there and lots and lots of water.
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Another plug for Mountain House haven't tried any I did'nt like.
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For a good light weight lunch time meal I really like a soft tortilla loaded up with the contents of a packet of flavored tuna. Add one of those little single serve packs of mayonaise. Great eats and light weight. Like Pete said, water is the most important ingrediant.
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The tortilla is a good idea. I like to use bagels, they hold up better than bread also. I also use the envelope of tuna, trail mix and granola bars. That boiled egg idea is good also!......I think I'll grab a snack....lol!!!
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What does everyone do for water? I know you can only carry in so much. What do you do when you need fresh water?
As for food while hunting, I love MRE's. 1 a day, and a little snack here and there, and your good to go. I have always prefered 1 big meal a day anyway.
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I use a hydration pack, if out in the back country I have a small filter that I take. I also carry a small Alcohol stove to heat water for tea or coffee, I use the coffee bags or tea bags. Sometimes a hot drink is needed to keep you going!!
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