Dehydrating Foods for Backcountry Camping Meals

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  • @JM.5387
    @JM.5387 Рік тому +1

    A decade later, and these are still the best videos on the topic on UA-cam.

  • @life2livealways
    @life2livealways 8 років тому +1

    This is THE BEST video regarding dehydrating meals for camping! So glad to have healthy options to bring into the back country. I also like that you can control the salt content with foods prepared at home. Thank you so much!

  • @Kathy_Is_Blessed
    @Kathy_Is_Blessed 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent!! Thanks so much. This is so very helpful. 💖

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  4 роки тому

      So happy you found if helpful. Bon appetit!
      - Martin

  • @pmkyout1
    @pmkyout1 11 років тому

    You guys are naturals! You should have your own TV show! These are very helpful...

  • @vplane
    @vplane 10 років тому +37

    This is the best video on dehydrating for the backcountry that I've seen. Well done, thanks so much!

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  10 років тому +1

      Thank you for the kind comment.
      - Martin

    • @josephtirgoala7647
      @josephtirgoala7647 10 років тому +2

      PineMartyn I a agree...very nice video. I plan to someday live on a farm and grow many fruits and veggies and dehydrating them would be a great way to store them for the winter. Thanks so much!!

    • @guybowen5738
      @guybowen5738 10 років тому +1

      I agree very well I learned allot from this video

    • @GODOFROCK22
      @GODOFROCK22 5 років тому

      Edgar Anolin Agreed

  • @Calchick7
    @Calchick7 11 років тому

    Sorry for so many comments - I love your video! I did not know how to do a simple fruit roll.... I have done blueberries though. You bring a large pot of water to a full boil, then shut off the heat - gently put your blueberries into the pot, don't stir and time this for 1 minute, put into colander and gently run cold water over them. Then proceed with dehydrating. works perfect!

  • @jamesbarr1043
    @jamesbarr1043 10 років тому +30

    when dehydrating fresh blueberries, toss them in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Then in a bowl of ice water (have ice in it) The temp difference will make the skins split and then they dehydrate into blueberry raisins. :D

  • @jeffmcilroy7081
    @jeffmcilroy7081 5 років тому +2

    This is going in to my favourites file! Thanks so much for taking the time to help out us newbies!

  • @lvsoon1060
    @lvsoon1060 11 років тому

    Thanks for having a sense of humor. Happy camping!

  • @philipcheadle2327
    @philipcheadle2327 7 років тому

    100% in agreement with comments made, your pleasant and clear presentation along with perfect order is so well done. Thank you, I am a fan of dehydration now, and Instead of buying, I'm going to prepare my own supply. Cheers!

  • @CCWSig
    @CCWSig 12 років тому +1

    By far the best dehydrating video I've found. And she's easy on the eyes as well. Can't wait to get back on the trail. Thanks for posting!

  • @SMac0628
    @SMac0628 11 років тому

    I'm glad we found your videos! We are taking my granddaughter camping this year for the first time, and have been putting together dehydrated meals each time she visits. Have never tried fruit roll-ups before, so she's very excited to try it, and we will also be dehydrating the chili sauce thanks to your videos. A note on legumes for chili - I cook the small chili beans then dehydrate those. We use the dehydrated instead of cooking from the natural dry state each time I make chili.

  • @Hp2G1
    @Hp2G1 6 років тому

    I agree with others, this is the best video on how-to dehydrate for the trail. Detailed and practical information, and great tips. After looking at the price of dehydrated food, I just bought a dehydrator oven in preparation for my off-road motorcycle trip this summer in Labrador, and my firs attempts where not great. Thanks

  • @TheBreamer999
    @TheBreamer999 9 років тому +11

    I just popped open a mason jar of dehydrated ground beef that I made just after watching this video. So three years ago. It was a cool morning to I heated 1 litre of water on wood stove, dumped one cup of the dehydrated beef in. Then I added a pack of Knorr Vegetable soup mix, and some fresh Kale that has survived a few frosts here (Prince Edward Island) and cooked it for about an hour. It turned out fantastic. Atlantic Superstore has the Knorr's on sale for 88 cents each. So as a back packing quick meal (except the kale, but I have frozen some). This is easy and light. Now I just have to keep an eye on some ground beef sales

  • @biggles1024
    @biggles1024 11 років тому +10

    A very informative and well thought out and produced video. Thanks for making and posting it.

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  11 років тому +4

      You're welcome and thanks for sharing this video and your kind comment.
      Cheers,
      - Martin

  • @angelaarmstrong
    @angelaarmstrong 7 років тому

    Wonderful video - just what I've been looking for in this mysterious world of dehydrating. It was so thorough and informative.

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  7 років тому

      Thank you, Angela. I'm glad you found it helpful.
      Cheers,
      - Martin

  • @gary18211
    @gary18211 11 років тому

    I don't know if anyone else has said anything about dehydrating blueberries, but I did a quick search on here and found a video which explains why they're a little tough to dehydrate when fresh. hope i'm not posting old info! but all that was suggested was that you put them in hot water for about a minute to slightly weaken the skin and then puncture the skin of each individual blueberry with a small knife or toothpick.
    also, I really appreciate the videos, they're incredibly informative!

  • @nindukaru4423
    @nindukaru4423 6 років тому

    Very helpful!!!! I'm taking the kids for the first time so the snacks will be hit. Thank you!!!

  • @vincerensu
    @vincerensu 9 років тому +1

    great video, I see the walls of positive comments. I agree with all of them

  • @darthhaggis9252
    @darthhaggis9252 11 років тому

    Fantastic! thanks for taking the time for sharing. For me a starting.. this has given me a great base to start. Thanks again.

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  11 років тому

      Stephen Petit Delighted to hear it Stephen. Thanks for that kind feedback.
      Cheers,
      - Martin

  • @pdxmissfire
    @pdxmissfire 9 років тому +2

    That was one of the most helpful video's I have seen. You explained everything beautifully. I'm new to the dehydration world and actually didn't even think of dehydrating rice or chili or even hamburger. I did do the fruit leathers but didn't use oil. Even though I was able to peel them off the trays I can tell by the video it's much easier using the oil. Anyhow, I have now subscribed to your channel and will be watching all your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us newbies.

  • @yewsengcheong1637
    @yewsengcheong1637 10 років тому +2

    Love your videos on dehydrating food! My love and I like eating healthy and we like to steam and bake. This will be an excellent addition as an option for eating at home or for our camping trips. Thank you for your videos!

  • @junklovers
    @junklovers 12 років тому +1

    I'm so thankful that I came across your videos for camping foods,thanks for all the tips1

  • @tomjeffersonwasright2288
    @tomjeffersonwasright2288 8 років тому +1

    I use the same dehydrator, and get great results. No need for a mega-buck big box.
    I tend to take long trips, and like treats along the way. Cooked shrimp dehydrate well, rehydrate well, and are a very nice treat indeed.

  • @briargoatkilla
    @briargoatkilla 12 років тому

    Great tip with the lentils in chili; I'll try it. I use and love Minute Rice and any cheap potato flakes. I've never made my own fruit leathers, will try that one, too. Great info! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @sharpuslf
    @sharpuslf 11 років тому

    I just got a dehydrator, and this has been a GREAT video. Thank-you for taking the time to make it!

  • @MrPoppabear255
    @MrPoppabear255 11 років тому

    Excellent video I will be trying some of your tips especially the fruit leather.

  • @scottishnotirish
    @scottishnotirish 12 років тому +1

    I really like your dehydrating videos..please do alot moral..I don't have alot if freezer room, could I store them in the cupboard...or in buckets like in the prepper videos

  • @Wendy-og6cj
    @Wendy-og6cj 8 років тому

    Mind blown, you are awesome. I already have a dehydrator, never occurred to me to premake my camping food. No more nasty hamburger helper with cross your fingers and hope you don't get sick bags of meat for our group trips.

  • @simplymy2sense
    @simplymy2sense 12 років тому

    Good, I look forward to watching. I have really become convinced of the dehydrated backpacking meals...

  • @mysurvivalblog
    @mysurvivalblog 9 років тому

    Super helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make this!

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  9 років тому

      Laura Fine You're welcome. Glad you found it informative.
      Cheers,
      - Martin

  • @WendyDTM
    @WendyDTM 11 років тому

    Thank you for a very informative video. I learned a lot about dehydrating foods. Will try it out on the next camping trip.

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  10 років тому

      Delighted to hear it Tulipe.
      Cheers,
      - Martin

  • @jazzhiker1
    @jazzhiker1 9 років тому +1

    Excellent ! Very informative and well presented. Thank You ! Subscribed !!!

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  9 років тому +1

      Chris Boultbee You're welcome. And thank you for subscribing
      Cheers,
      - Martin

  • @PedroPerez_1
    @PedroPerez_1 12 років тому

    Excellent! I can't wait to try some of these techniques.

  • @ginnyk50
    @ginnyk50 4 роки тому

    My first time drying hand picked blueberries from fresh/frozen, I had a tray of sliced bananas under them, and the juice created blu-nanas 😂. Very tasty. Many of the berries fell through the screen as they shriveled up, so I need to get more fruit leather trays. Great video.

  • @gagetgirl1
    @gagetgirl1 10 років тому +5

    Hello, I enjoy your videos. The food dehydrating ones and camping meals are my favorites. Can you post more? Thanks.

  • @rickhicksedm
    @rickhicksedm 11 років тому

    Great video! When I'm drying fruit leathers I try to get the fruit out of those plastic sheets as soon as possible and place it back onto a lightly oiled regular tray. The more surface area you expose, the shorter the dry time.

  • @mustang774
    @mustang774 11 років тому

    This is a great video about dehydrayting, Ihave not tried the fruit leathers yet but now I will. Much better eating your own prepared meals, Thanks for posting, I subscribed to your channel too. Take care, Bluefin

  • @venuslnd
    @venuslnd 12 років тому

    Lots of good tips on this vdo. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mustang774
    @mustang774 11 років тому

    I will make some this week. I will work my way through your videos this week too. Take care, Bluefin

  • @soniag1994
    @soniag1994 11 років тому

    Very interesting, thanks for sharing this.

  • @methinks9571
    @methinks9571 12 років тому

    Thanks Martin-makes sense-should have thought of that myself- great vid's look forward to more!
    Cheers Jim

  • @caroleseubert6810
    @caroleseubert6810 5 років тому

    Thank you VERY much for sharing this information. I know you did this quite a while back but, know that it is still proving quite useful. It's clear, concise and well presented. My husband and I are planning to start dehydrating foods to take on our future road trips and camping adventures. I'm so grateful for the range of items you showed especially the meats...this was extremely helpful and especially generous on your part.
    Best regards

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  5 років тому

      Thank you so much for that lovely comment. We're delighted that you found the video helpful. We have other dehydration videos in the planning.
      Happy trails!
      - Martin

  • @CampSmarts
    @CampSmarts 12 років тому

    Great video! I'll have to try dehydrating berries! Like you said about the blueberries, raspberries also don't dehydrate very well when fresh. After leaving some in the dehydrator for 2 days and not much of a difference, I gave up. Now I'll try from frozen. As I don't usually buy frozen fruit, it hadn't even occurred to me although that's what I do with corn and peas. Thanks for the great ideas!

  • @CanoehoundAdventures
    @CanoehoundAdventures 5 років тому

    Great Dehydrating Advice... thanks for sharing... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures

  • @LibertyLeslie
    @LibertyLeslie 6 років тому

    Thanks for the tip on the frozen blueberries. I used them when I made pemmican and it took several days to dehydrate them even after I popped their skins...Now I know how to make them easier.

  • @TheBreamer999
    @TheBreamer999 12 років тому

    The opening to the video brings back the "Hinterland, Who's Who", I remember back in the 70's

  • @Hiker63
    @Hiker63 9 років тому +1

    Excellent video. I've thought about hydrating my hiking meals. Some great information. Thanks.

  • @michaelengish1061
    @michaelengish1061 9 років тому

    I used Freash Blue berries! it worked great! I made fruit leather with pears and applesause it worked great too!

  • @Choppini
    @Choppini 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video! What an incredible help this is for a beginner-dehydrator.

  • @campfireculinarian
    @campfireculinarian 11 років тому

    Pretty cool, I've never used a dehydrator. I think I'll be buying one soon.

  • @melindar4303
    @melindar4303 10 років тому +1

    I watched the video a while ago, and just reviewed to check consistency of dried chill. Now I am wishing I reviewed BEFORE beginning this process because I do have beans in mine (and am not a fan of the refried beans texture, either). Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge, as this has been most informative. I can't wait to try fruit leather, next.

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  10 років тому +1

      Thank you Melinda. Good luck with your fruit leather.
      - Martin

  • @kathyjotourtois
    @kathyjotourtois 10 років тому +1

    WHAT A GREAT VODEO . WELL DONE , TY SO MUCH . HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND !!

  • @Boutchers
    @Boutchers 10 років тому

    Very nice video and of course very helpfull.
    I will try some of your recipe not only for camping but for daily snack.

  • @Wintertrekker
    @Wintertrekker 12 років тому

    Good job team! I also had the bad experience with fresh wild blueberries I picked myself. I got them to dehydrate finally, but they take forever to rehydrate. The freezing tip is so simple I don't know why I did not think of that. Ever try chopped fresh strawberries (maybe pre-frozen)in bits (not pureed)? I wonder if they would rehydrate easily on granola just with hot water, or if they would have to be hot soaked and stewed?

  • @PineMartyn
    @PineMartyn  11 років тому

    Rick Hicks: That's a very good idea and something we will try the next time we do it. Makes perfect sense. Thanks for the suggestion.
    Cheers,
    - Martin

  • @walkaboutphilpots3795
    @walkaboutphilpots3795 7 років тому

    Really good thank you. Greetings from Scotland UK.

  • @DevinAK49
    @DevinAK49 7 років тому

    well presented, very informative. thank you.

  • @nancynoname5979
    @nancynoname5979 4 роки тому

    Good information. Thank you for this video. Just a tip...I cut sheets of parchment paper to fit my trays. Food won’t fall through it. Seems to work good.

  • @TheCondor300
    @TheCondor300 9 років тому

    Take me hiking! You are making me hungry!!! Good video!

  • @PineMartyn
    @PineMartyn  12 років тому

    Thanks for recommending that FlashGeiger. We don't have a precise food scale, so we've never done this. We've found that such a degree of precision isn't required, but doing it as you suggest takes any guesswork out, so I would recommend it to anyone who already owns a precise food scale.
    Cheers,
    - Martin

  • @midnightfighter501
    @midnightfighter501 12 років тому

    I like this video i was wondering if there was anything that needed to be changed for venison?

  • @71HOOKSC
    @71HOOKSC 10 років тому

    Excellent video, this is just what i was looking for. It will work out great fro an up comming motorcycle trip. Thanks for sharing

  • @sbadventures7981
    @sbadventures7981 10 років тому

    Thanks for posting a very informative video, I just picked my first food dehydrator up and learned a lot from this video! Thanks again!

  • @jerichowsm
    @jerichowsm 10 років тому

    From the good old U.K I found this video very informative,as i intend getting into dehydrating also Thanks

  • @AvoidingChores
    @AvoidingChores 12 років тому

    Good tips, I should pull mine out and prep some food

  • @AlSwegen
    @AlSwegen 11 років тому

    Thanks so much for vid on the basics... super useful for novices such as myself! Subscribed...

  • @PineMartyn
    @PineMartyn  12 років тому

    You're welcome. We're glad you like it. And thank you for subscribing.
    -Martin

  • @dd_riches
    @dd_riches 3 роки тому

    Girrrrrrll - you need your own cooking channel! This info was genius and sooooo appreciated! Thank you! Hope you guys post some updates soon

  • @jwdyss
    @jwdyss 12 років тому

    I just recently found your videos on dehydrating food. I'm a canoeist too, I live in southern Florida. I am a complete novice to dehydrating food. Don't know where to start. I don't know if I would use one for much more than my canoe/camping trips. I might make fruit snacks for myself on a more regular basis. Nesco or Excalibur. Doesn't make sense to spend 3 and 400 dollars on something I may only use for camping trips. I would appreciate your advice on units and/or books. Thank you!

  • @theslowwalker
    @theslowwalker 10 років тому +2

    A superb video. I can hardly wait to try some backpacking recipes using the lessons learned from this video. I'll have some pleasant surprises for my scouts and leaders on our next backpacking trip. Thank you.

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  10 років тому +1

      Glad you found it helpful. I hope you and your scouts and leaders enjoy some great meals on your future trips.
      - Martin

  • @HankStites
    @HankStites 11 років тому +2

    Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  11 років тому +1

      You're so very welcome. And thank you for sharing our video.
      Cheers,
      - Martin

  • @ec2749
    @ec2749 12 років тому

    more dehydrating! great video thanks

  • @billm3573
    @billm3573 11 років тому

    Just got you email thanking me for subscribing and I'm glad I did I'm learning alot so thank you.I was wondering, do you us ziplock bags for storeing these items for camping and if so do they last? This is the way I would like to do it. Thanks again

  • @PineMartyn
    @PineMartyn  11 років тому +1

    Thank you shawn woods. I appreciate your leaving such a comment.
    Cheers,
    - Martin

  • @PineMartyn
    @PineMartyn  11 років тому

    SMac0628: It's terrific you're taking your granddaughter on her first camping trip. I'm always pleased to hear that people are introducing kids (especially girls) to camping and the pleasures of the outdoors.
    Thanks for the tip about using small chili beans and I hope your granddaughter has a wonderful first camping trip.
    Cheers,
    - Martin

  • @YULOSING
    @YULOSING 11 років тому

    Very informative and easy to follow. Thank you very much.

  • @deniseflygirl
    @deniseflygirl 11 років тому

    I read on a website that the meat texture can be modified by adding breadcrumbs before you dehydrate. I've never tried it, but the bread re-absorbs the moisture when adding liquid back in.

  • @txdurk
    @txdurk 12 років тому

    Freezing worked. I just set it so it was really cold but not frozen and the apple sauce peeled off in sections. Not pretty like your Mrs's roll up but it salvaged the roll up and cleaned the tray so I have little wash up to do.

  • @Gyppor
    @Gyppor 9 років тому

    I had never thought of rinsing my ground beef before dehydrating it. Thanks for the tip!

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  9 років тому

      Gyppor Yeah, that's a little tip that gets the grease off and will ensure things don't go rancid after a long time of storage.
      Cheers,
      - Martin

  • @brucekissinger
    @brucekissinger 6 років тому

    Thanks for taking the time to make this!

  • @sinfonianbarelytone9191
    @sinfonianbarelytone9191 9 років тому

    Thank you for a very informative video. I really want to try this and am glad you can do it in the oven since I don't have a dehydrator. I may have access to one though. I am definitely subscribing to hopefully see how you rehydrate your food. As in how much water, what temperature and how long. Maybe you go onto that in other videos. Very well done.

  • @mothman411
    @mothman411 12 років тому

    Great and informative video ! Thanks.

  • @frutaguayaba
    @frutaguayaba 7 років тому

    You two are geniuses!

  • @WilliamsPartyOf4
    @WilliamsPartyOf4 11 років тому

    I'm excited to try this, I have a dehydrator but I can't adjust the temperature. Can I still do vegetables and beef with it?

  • @oladapoaloba
    @oladapoaloba 12 років тому

    Hi there! I must say that you really have made a very nice vid here. By watching how you prepare these meals is already giving me good ideas. A question for you. Can I season the minced beef before dehydration? And can fishes be dehydrated as well?

  • @mlnryder
    @mlnryder 11 років тому

    This is great! I have dehydrated beef jerky, fruits and veggies, but haven't thought about pasta sauces. I am planning two backcountry trips this year, so your videos with extend our menu greatly and reduce burden on our equines.
    One question - have you ever tried dehydrating a white pasta sauce or is there too much fat in it?

  • @MsKestrela1
    @MsKestrela1 12 років тому

    Another idea for more screens is 'plastic canvas' that is used for crafts/needlpoint projects. A sheet that will fit your dehydrator runs about $1 at a craft store, and you can cut it to fit. I've got ground beef and beef jerkey in my dehydrator right now. ;)

  • @jebuff
    @jebuff 12 років тому

    Thanks for this info. Have you tried re-hydrating / cooking in a Thermos / Stanley vacuum jar? The boiling water is poured over the dried food in the jar, then let sit, turning from time to time, for 20-30 mins. The advantage is only having to boil water in camp, reducing the cooking fuel consumption and the number of pots required. Any thoughts?

  • @richardmeiners4394
    @richardmeiners4394 7 років тому

    You guys are awesome I wish you would make more videos like this...You've inspired me...

    • @PineMartyn
      @PineMartyn  7 років тому

      There's no higher compliment you could pay to us and this channel.
      Thanks so much,
      - Martin

  • @deborahlopez1
    @deborahlopez1 11 років тому

    Thank you, Martin! Such a wonderful resource!

  • @bicyclemission5704
    @bicyclemission5704 8 років тому

    Thanks for sharing this information. I found it very interesting and helpful. Cheers...

  • @PineMartyn
    @PineMartyn  12 років тому

    I do remember those old Environment Canada commercials from the 70's. And you're right, my opening bird song (the white-throated sparrow) is reminiscent of the little bit of flute music as the start of those commercials. Just a coincidence though. You can find those old Hinterland Who's Who spots on UA-cam.
    Cheers,
    - Martin

  • @tammylyne4017
    @tammylyne4017 11 років тому

    I bought some tulle from the fabric store and drew a template on it from one of the dehydrator trays then I cut it out and works perfectly.

  • @PREPFORIT
    @PREPFORIT 10 років тому

    Just bought a dehydrator. Thanks ! for the advice.

  • @SPCkeith
    @SPCkeith 11 років тому

    I am watching this video and am learning a lot. one question though, how long are these shelf stable with vacuum packing? I would like to try and dehydrate once or twice a year and keep stuff for about 6 months if possible could you guide me more on storage without a freezer? thank you much

  • @methinks9571
    @methinks9571 12 років тому

    G'Day
    Fascinating-I just got my dehydrator and I am eager to start prepping camp meals for a few month in the bush. I'm all new so please forgive my ignorance but why would you put your food like the Spaghetti Bog sauce into the freezer after dehydration? I thought that it would be enough to simply vacuum seal them in a food saver bag with Oxygen absorbers and then put them into a storage bucket until you go camping? Am I missing something important here? I'm so excited looking at what you do!

  • @PineMartyn
    @PineMartyn  11 років тому +1

    shramj: Glad you've decided to take the plunge. I'm confident it will mean a significant improvement in how well you eat on your camping trips, plus lots of savings. Thank you for leaving those kind comments and rest assured we have more videos forthcoming.
    Cheers,
    - Martin

  • @shycaguy
    @shycaguy 10 років тому +2

    Great video. I never had any trouble dehydrating fresh blueberries because I poke a hole in them with a toothpick before they go in my Nesco. I know it's time consuming but it hasn't failed me yet.

  • @OzClawhammer
    @OzClawhammer 10 років тому

    Brilliant. Thanks so much for posting this video.