[pct-l] A Serious Challenge

[RJ Lewis]

  My biggest challenge next year will not be whether or not I will 
actually be able to complete my hike- barring major illness or injury, I 
have every confidence I can complete it in the time I allotted myself, 
or even sooner.
  My major concern will be trying to find suitable trail food to take 
that doesn't contain MSG. This crap seems to permeate everything we 
consume these days. If it is at all processed, it nearly always contains 
MSG. I'm also allergic to Nutrasweet, so sugar free drinks are outta the 
question. However, this MSG thing really has me a bit puzzled.
  I do fine at home, I can create everything from scratch here, and 
spend the time and energy cooking all these raw ingredients into a mouth 
watering, delectable meal for myself and my husband.  However, carrying 
those types of ingredients out on the trail will be impractical. Maybe 
with some of your creativity here on the list, I can get some really 
good ideas to help me along here with my food ideas, cause that seems to 
be where I'm really really stuck so far in my planning for my own trip.
  So yeah, top ramen is O-u -t out...its loaded with MSG. Alot of most 
hiker's staples are absolutely forbidden to me.

What's a gal to do?

Ronnie Jo