[pct-l] How the apocalypse can benefit PCT hikers

[Jim & Jane Moody]

Provident Pantry, another LDS-oriented supply company, carries a large selection of freeze-dried foods as well. They even sell to Methodists. www.beprepared.com 

I have used their meats, veggies, fruits, and cheeses on my AT thru-hike and 4 sections of the PCT (finally finished this year). I mixed a variety of veggies with a meat, some bouillon powder, maybe some red pepper, and a cheese for a main meal. Cous-cous, refried bean mix, stovetop stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, etc. provided the carb component and can be bought in town. In 2012 and 2013 I went cold, and these meal packs reconstituted well in cold water. But they taste better in hot water. 

I suggest leaving the cheese out - it gummed up my container and was hard to clean out on the trail. 

I also recommend not adding any salt or bouillon to a meal with the f-d ham - it's WAY too salty. 

The fruits go great in pre-packed granola and Nido for breakfast. 

After your first order, you'll be on a mailing list to receive the monthly catalog. Watch for sales. Freeze-dried meats & veggies are already cooked, light, tasty, and rehydrate quickly. But they're expensive. 

Mango 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Ron Graybill" <rgraybill44 at gmail.com> 
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 6:14:47 PM 
Subject: [pct-l] How the apocalypse can benefit PCT hikers 

As I understand it Mormons believe (and have believed for 180 years) that 
we are living in the last days and that the apocalypse (the end of the 
world) may burst upon us at any moment. They are, after all, "latter day" 
saints. They are also an extremely industrious and resourceful people, so 
why not monitize the the apocalypse? Mormons are urged to keep a good 
supply of survival equipment and food on hand for the troubles of the last 
days or any natural disaster or drastic societal upheaval. Hence Honeyville 
Food Products, Inc. http://honeyville.com/index.html Even a heedless 
agnostics can visit their stores (two in Utah, one in Arizona, and one in 
Southern California--I just spent $70 at their Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 
store.) or order online from an amazing array of freeze dried fruits, 
meats, vegetables, dairy products, soups, and meals. These can be combined 
in your own zip lock freezer bags for tasty meals along the PCT (I thank 
"Two Bar Betty," one of our Trail Geezers, for the idea and the lead to 
Honeyville). You can even order their 11 lb "Essentials Survival Backpack 
Kit" for $180, which comes in a large hiker's backpack and contains enough 
food to last you two weeks. 
http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/essentialssurvivalbackpack.aspx#.UoVVyBqTgtI 
Just jerk out the heavier accessories, replace them with your ultra-lite 
stuff, and you're ready to hit the trail. Their stores also have an array 
a la carte camping equipment and supplies. 
Ron "Manzanita" Graybill 
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