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Nesco American Harvest FD-1010  Gardenmaster Food DehydratorNesco American Harvest FD-1010 Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator
Buy new: $139.72 / Used from: $111.99
We got this dehydrator for Christmas. It is now getting a LOT of use.
Nesco American Harvest MS-2 Large Clean-a-Screen Plastic-Mesh Dehydrator Screens, Set of 2Nesco American Harvest MS-2 Large Clean-a-Screen Plastic-Mesh Dehydrator Screens, Set of 2
Buy new: $11.48
These are absolutely worth it for dehydrating fruit! It is much easier to use one of these than to individually cut parchment paper each time you dry fruit. The mesh screens fit perfectly on the dehydrator trays and make getting the fruit off a snap!
Nesco American Harvest Fruit Roll-Up SheetNesco American Harvest Fruit Roll-Up Sheet
Buy new: $10.57
These fruit roll trays are an absolute must if you will be making fruit rolls or dehydrating pasta sauce or soups. It is much easier to use one of these than to cut individual parchment papers, and the curved edges keep liquids from spilling over.
Lipsmackin' Vegetarian Backpackin'Lipsmackin' Vegetarian Backpackin' by Christine Conners
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $8.84
This is a great book for ideas for trail recipes. All the recipes are submitted by different authors, who share anecdotes about their backcountry experiences.
Freezer Bag Cooking: Trail Food Made SimpleFreezer Bag Cooking: Trail Food Made Simple by Sarah Svien Kirkconnell
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $32.50
This is a handy book to use as well. It is independently published and a bit lacking in editing, but the ideas are solid and many of the recipes are helpful. The author has a very thorough website at www.freezerbagcooking.com where you can get a sense of the kinds of things that are in the book.
Clif Bar Energy Bars, Variety Pack of Chocolate Chip, Crunchy Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch, 2.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 24)Clif Bar Energy Bars, Variety Pack of Chocolate Chip, Crunchy Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch, 2.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 24)
Buy new: $26.59
Yup, we stocked up on Clif bars here on Amazon. At $1.50 a piece at our local grocery, this price definitely saves a lot.
Oregon Chai Latte Mix, Spiced Original, 8-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)Oregon Chai Latte Mix, Spiced Original, 8-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
My husband loves this stuff. Although we usually brew our own tea at home, this is nice for the trail with the sugar and milk all mixed in.
Just Tomatoes Just Blueberries, 8-Ounce TubJust Tomatoes Just Blueberries, 8-Ounce Tub
Buy new: $19.55
Dried fruit is a great addition to oatmeal in the morning. Backpacker Magazine just had an article on the Top 10 Trail Foods, and blueberries were on the list for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Primal Spirit Vegan Meat Alternative Jerky, Thai Peanut Flavor, 1-Ounce Pouch  (Pack of 24)Primal Spirit Vegan Meat Alternative Jerky, Thai Peanut Flavor, 1-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 24)
Buy new: $29.98
I just ordered these...waiting on a verdict to see if he likes them or not!
Primal Spirit Vegan Meat Alternative Jerky, Hickory Smoked Soya, 1-Ounce Pouch  (Pack of 24)Primal Spirit Vegan Meat Alternative Jerky, Hickory Smoked Soya, 1-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 24)
Buy new: $29.98
I ordered these because they are lightweight and pack 10g of protein each. The report from the field is that they are a bit chewy and require the use of dental floss afterward, though.