Backcountry cuisine

[blacksheep]

I suppose I'm guilty of part self-promotion (because we(macpac) sell it, but so do many other stores that have had the fortune to taste it...),but wherever you can get your hands on it, try their meals.
If you haven't yet tried this (NZ made) dehydrated food I think you may well be delighted. (most of the range shown on our site http://www.macpac.com.au/shop/en_au/gea ... rated-food)

Anyone here sampled it yet?
(may I suggest the Morrocan Lamb, and perhaps an apple pie dessert?)

[sthughes]

My opinion on them:
Deserts are not bad, Spaghetti is pretty good, Roast lamb is good if you like mint sauce, potato great.
Haven't tried the Nasi Goreng, muesli and yoghurt or the vego ones.
The rest range from not very tasty but edible through to *&%$#! awful in my opinion
They are quick, easy, light, no mess but still slightly expensive meals.
I rarely use them any more, but would still consider the deserts and spag bog if I wanted a lightweight meal. I always carry one as a "just in case" meal.

[samh]

We dehydrate our own meals, very yum and I know whats in it.

[SteveJ]

I have sampled quite a few but would not mind sampling a few more - I would be more than happy to write a review once I taste the entire range for you if you send me the free samples, I am a qualified chef......( no I really am)

I recently tried a packet of mince (the bulker one) and discovered whilst on the walk that it was a whole year out of date, I still ate it and have not passed away yet, but on complaining to the store that sold it to me they did not relly care and the other out of date packets are still on their shelves....

Steve

[Penguin]

My opinion on them:
Deserts are not bad, Spaghetti is pretty good, Roast lamb is good if you like mint sauce, potato great.
Haven't tried the Nasi Goreng, muesli and yoghurt or the vego ones.
The rest range from not very tasty but edible through to *&%$#! awful in my opinion
They are quick, easy, light, no mess but still slightly expensive meals.
I rarely use them any more, but would still consider the deserts and spag bog if I wanted a lightweight meal. I always carry one as a "just in case" meal.

Being the token non meat eater in the strollers, although I will eat fish, the Nasi Goring is edible - the rest are a challenge. Very bland and a doughy texture. Your own dehydrator is the way to go if you can get organised. Some have struggled with my fish jerky though.

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[samh]

Fish jerky doesn't sound too bad, what kind of fish do you use?

[sthughes]

Penguin's fish jerky tastes okay, however the smell is another matter all together! Great meal for a solo walker in a remote area at least a kilometre from anyone else! :-p

[Penguin]

Fish jerky doesn't sound too bad, what kind of fish do you use?

Currently I have some Gummy shark dehydrating under the porch for next weekend. Deep sea bass has been the best.

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[samh]

I guess Il'll try it sometime. Anyway it gives me an excuse to go fishing.

[corvus]

Penguin used dead fish REALLY Dead fish I am sure !! I love Kippers Anchovies and Sardines but that fish jerky that you did penguin was indeed penguin food
I thought the Strollers were about to to create "pavement pizza " at Tahune Hut when you opened it
corvus

[Penguin]

Penguin used dead fish REALLY Dead fish I am sure !! I love Kippers Anchovies and Sardines but that fish jerky that you did penguin was indeed penguin food
I thought the Strollers were about to to create "pavement pizza " at Tahune Hut when you opened it
corvus

I will post you some of the gummy shark. Just finished and yummy!!

[corvus]

Would Aus Post let you send "noxious substances " with them? mate I have eaten and endured some rally naffy things in my 63 years but your fish jerky could be used as weapon of mass eviction
corvus

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[blacksheep]

I can't get my head around fish jerky.. I'll stick to scroggin for snacks thanks.

[tasadam]

Currently I have some Gummy shark dehydrating under the porch for next weekend. Deep sea bass has been the best.
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What do you expect from a Penguin eh? By name by nature....

There are a couple of the Backcountry meals that I find a bit bland, but most are fulfilling and enjoyable when walking. We have (while walking) often discussed the idea of serving them up at home to see whether we'd enjoy them as much. Hasn't happened yet.
I can't remember which meals I find bland so my wife buys them.
I like the Thai and the beef curry, a bit of spicy food to warm you up of an evening... They sure are easy. It's been discussed in the Dehydrated food topic, but as for measuring water, I always guess - just tip it in til it looks about right. If we end up with soup, so be it, still tastes the same but consistency different.

Blacksheep, great saving but nearest Macpac 300 km away, don't get there often.
Went to buy online but no way of adding them to the cart from the link I used.

[Penguin]

I can't get my head around fish jerky.. I'll stick to scroggin for snacks thanks.

As Tasadam says, it must be a penguin thing rather than a sheep thing!

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[Son of a Beach]

I can't get my head around fish jerky.. I'll stick to scroggin for snacks thanks.

As Tasadam says, it must be a penguin thing rather than a sheep thing!

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Mmmm... Lamb jerky.

[corvus]

Never tried to do Lamb Jerky,I imagine you would need to be selective in the cut to avoid fat.
Any ideas or methods Nik
corvus

[Macca81]

Never tried to do Lamb Jerky,I imagine you would need to be selective in the cut to avoid fat.
Any ideas or methods Nik
corvus

it is tasty! i cat remember the cut i used because it was a while ago, but it was nice

[Ent]

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[pomysi]

I tried Penguins Fish Jerky on the Frenchmans walk on the first night. Was pleasantly supprised and didnt even notice the smell, lol. Maybe it got worse later in the trip! Or did you eat it in a Hut? Maybe the smell was something else, like hiking socks!

[Penguin]

I tried Penguins Fish Jerky on the Frenchmans walk on the first night. Was pleasantly supprised and didnt even notice the smell, lol. Maybe it got worse later in the trip! Or did you eat it in a Hut? Maybe the smell was something else, like hiking socks!

According to cranial nerve function taste and smell are linked. So fish jerky smells sort of....well....fishy.

Off on the Mount Anne circuit with the gummy shark. Look out for somebody setting of an emergency beacon because of an unusual odour wafting over the mountain.

Now what was that about Backcountry cuisine....

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[Ent]

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[blacksheep]

I've sent a link to our friend at Backcountry Cuisine. I expect they'll be adding a few new meals to cater for the tassie palette in future ranges