Pemmican, Jerky, Mintcake ...what do you think is best for a long trip?

[comanighttrain]

I discussed this in a nutrition forum a while back so I thought i'd ask practical info instead of theoretical...

What do you guys rate for the best food for long expeditions/survival?

I am inclined to rate pemmican for its higher calorie count at a lower weight... it does run the risk of rot if the air gets to it though.

:camping:

[Fletching]

Personally, I prefer biltong (or mixing it with dried fruits, seeds and dripping for my version of pemmican!). As for storing, I bought one of these a while back:

http://www.fresherpack.co.uk/products/1/10/vacuum_sealer_-__fresherpack_yjs100/

...and it's been invaluable for taking all kinds of stuff away (I always remember to bring back the opened packs to recycle).

Steve

[comanighttrain]

Ahh yeah heard about biltong as well

whoops... how did i manage to put this in clothing and footwear...mod can move please?

[Fletching]

...I started a thread on how to make your own jerky and biltong (jerky's been snaffled already and the biltong's nearly ready!):

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?330-Make-your-own-Biltong-and-Jerky

Steve

[comanighttrain]

oh wow is there no cooking in biltong?

http://www.breadandmoney.com/docs/pemmican2006.html - how to make pemmican.