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dgleighton
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As others I'm not a vegetarian but love Mary Janes. Also Back Packers Pantry
are pretty good also.
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forest gnome
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so what one's have a good fat content...without the fillers?
the veg. ones I will try, mary janes sounds good but what to add for fat content?...thanks
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Backpacker Joe
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Can you get any of that stuff local?
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"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
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Foist
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 Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:55 pm |
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Forest, it doesn't matter how much fat you eat. If you don't bring a headnet, YOURE GONNA DIE!!!
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Wallaby
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Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:26 am |
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Phew, thanks for all the info folks!
Because of travel stuff, I'm limited to REI and have to do all my shopping in one hit at the store, so can't do mail order etc.
It seems that 2-serving packs would be too much (I've a healthy appetite but not huge). Backpackers Pantry at REI is 2-portion packs only.
That leaves the Mountain House single-serving Pro Packs (generous single portion) and the Mary Jane 1.5-portion packs. I'll plan on having a mix of these brands: variety is the spice of life after all!
Thanks again.
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idahonative
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I'm a huge fan of Mary Jane's Farm stuff, too. The outrageous outback oatmeal is amazing, and my favorite meal is the ChiliMac. It's all organic, and locally/regionally produced in Moscow, Idaho.
If you happen to be traveling through Moscow, you can get much of her stuff in bulk at the Moscow Food Coop. But, when backpacking, the individual packets are nice (no dishes!!).
Lots of the other freeze dried stuff makes me feel icky after a few days.
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sarbar
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sarbar
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When eating freeze dried food, always, always add a shot of olive oil! It will give you the fat you need, and keep the food from sitting in your stomach 
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Dayhike Mike
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Big thumbs up for Mountain House.
I've been underwhelmed by the flavor of the Backpacker's Pantry meals I've tried. They're overpriced IMHO.
Never tried Mary Jane's.
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"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke
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sarbar
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I had the MJ's Black Bean hummus this past week. It was pretty good on tortillas. Nice and spicy. Left black beans all over my teeth..which I didn't know. Made me extra pretty on day 4 
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Canuck
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Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:49 am |
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I just ordered a bunch of stuff from MJ's website last week, and it came within a few days. I can't wait to try some of it. 
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Backpacker Joe
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Im bringing some olive oil to add to my MH meals this week. Well see how it works.
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
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"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
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payton
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| Dayhike Mike wrote: | | I've been underwhelmed by the flavor of the Backpacker's Pantry meals I've tried. |
I second this sentiment.
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Mikkel
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Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:30 pm Thumbs up for Mountain House
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Mountain House is by far the best freeze dried food I've tasted - My partner on my last trip sure did agree. I recommend all their pasta dishes while I am not a big fan of their mashed potatos dishes.
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Schmidt Alti-Babe
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Dude and I also vote for Mountain House. Mary Jane's can really, really lack in flavor in our opinion, even with adding in meat or seasonings. I remember one trip where we were so hungry and the particular meal we had was so bland we had trouble even eating it. We ended up adding offerings from others to try and make it more edible, but alas, it never improved. 
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GeoTom
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I generally prefer the Mountain House dishes. There are 3 or 4 of the Mary Jane's dishes I really like (Couscous and Lentil Curry being my favorite), but there are several others that were too bland even for me.
I keep saying I'll prepare my own meals sometime, but other things get in the way. At least that's my excuse.
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