We dehydrate almost everything we eat in the back country. That way, we have total control over portions, seasoning, and we can plan whatever meals we'd like (with certain limitations of course if they must have perishable ingredients). We actually prefer dehydrating our own to cut down on the salt intake. Every now and then, we'll have a Mountain House meal because they are delicious and easy if we've had a long day of hiking. Even my 9 year old son loves the meals we have when we're out. We think it's totally worth it to dehydrate our own. Yeah it's an initial investment (buy a good dehydrator), but the time factor isn't too bad. There are times when we actually do our dehydrating overnight. It dries as we sleep. We also bought a vacuum sealer and oxygen absorbents to put in the meals for when we're out for long stretches of time.
I like doing good prep and dehydrating myself, instead of buying. I'm surprised how cheap your purchase was, but, I still think doing it yourself is cheaper. Plus, if you do the full meal then dehydrate, it can be a space saver and save you prep time when you actually want to eat. Plus, a lot of people online have some pretty creative and shockingly delicious recipes to try and/or tweak. But, yes, it definitely takes time... Fortunately, dehydrators are cheap, so, you could get more than one going if you want. ...my go to "spices" are taco seasoning, fajita seasoning, jerk chicken seasoning, butter chicken seasoning and I love spicy too, so chili flakes get thrown in there a lot. Also, I pickle a lot of stuff - I wouldn't take mason jars out, but, vacuum sealing pickled stuff will keep it safe.
Thanks for sharing this video with us. We doesn't have dehydrated food like mountain house etc, in my country . the alternative is to dry your food or buy food that store in cans and then heat it up a little bit. other option, is to buy a soup and add some meat to it or other tasty ingredients to it.
Those dehydration devices are really not expensive. Your choice in food still entails a lot of work though. If you get full good meals you just need to cook some water and put the water right in the bag. With this stuff you basically have to cook and really but them together correctly and all that, so you might also wanna look into complete meals which often come at a good price. If you want to do the extra work it's well worth it though. The dehydrator itself is a good investment especially since you will probably use it often.
Cayenne powder is the best. Also it boosts circulation in frigid temperatures to save your digits from frostbite. Stops bleeding from cuts too. Cayenne cayenne and cayenne. Gotta have it.
good idea I've got 2 dehydrators for the fact one wasn't big enough for what I was doing fruit roll ups home made and jerky. I have not done basic vegetables before but I'm looking forward to doing them. for what you got it be worth you getting one one tray of veggies equal one of your bags you purchased. Peace Pops Bushcraft
Yes, just the jerky makes it worth it because I hate the over salted taste of commercial jerky. If you are going to dehydrate vegetables for camping ensure they are fully cooked before you dehydrate.
About the only spice I use is hot chili. Goes on most things. Cayenne pepper can be a life saver, really. Put on bad cuts to stop bleeding and a heaped teaspoon with a glass of water down the hatch will equalize blood pressure throughout the body reducing hemorrhaging and can stop heart attacks and strokes in their tracks. I'm very serious, a little research will convince!
wow... I just finished watching braille's leather skate wheels video. I thought I was dreaming when they said black owl made them, never thought my two favorite world's would collide. so awesome!
Is dehydrating your own food worth the time and effort? YES! I dehydrate all sorts of fruit, veggies and meat. I also buy dried beans, mashed potato flakes, gravy powder, Bisquick, and other dried foods at the grocery store.
I just saw your leather wheels on braille and honestly couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your tag on the screen, My two favorite hobbies finally brought together.
If you want to dehydrate meat you need to get a dehydrator with temperature settings, which are more expensive, but a basic one with just one temperature is great for dehydrating fruit and veggies and they're really cheap. I got mine for $15 and I've had it for three years. If I want to dehydrate meat I just use the oven. In my experience it's definitely worth!
Dehydrating frozen veggies from the discount grocery store is much cheaper. And doesn't take any time on your part, really. The dehydrator is also useful for other stuff. Also, if you have a vacuum sealer and the jar attachment, and store them in mason jars, the veggies will stay fresher and brighter longer than Harmony House. Personal experience.
absolutely ... you can also pickup the oxygen absorbers and stick one in the packaging before you vacuum seal it ... the thing I like most about controlling it myself, is I can mix match different veggies based on what I want to cook and have it pre-packaged and ready to go, this way I don't have open the carrots for a handful, onions for a handful, etc ... I just open the one package pre-measured for the dish I want to cook/eat ...
Those dehydrated ingrediants look great! What a good alternative to the processed backpacking meals. I really love to cook outdoors (nicknamed flapjack) and these would allow me to use my creativity while still keeping light. Thanks for the tip fellas, great tailgate review!
Dehydrating my own ingredients and meals is something i'm really getting in to as like you said it's nice to keep cooking simple yet it's nice to have some flavour too ~Peace~
I love crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, turmeric, garlic powder, and paprika. Based on how much you paid for that, it might be more convenient for you to just buy it. But if you plan on buying a ton of it and doing it a lot it in the long run overtime, food hydrator would probably be a good idea. Also, if you ever get to the point where you want to dehydrate your own food for at home or make your beef jerky, you would probably benefit from a food hydrator. But my suggestion that would be to just buy it as you need it, and see if it's something that you want to use extensively going forward. If so, then look into a dehydrator. They're cheap enough.
Get on craigslist and buy a dehydrator. Super cheap and super easy to do it yourself. I make the whole meal, dehydrate it, separate it into single servings and put it in a ziploc or vacuum seal it. Easy peasy. Way cheaper than purchasing it.
I carry in my bug out bag a McCormick Italian seasoning grinder. It has all of the following ingredients: Spices And Herbs (Including Rosemary, Black Pepper, And Red Pepper), Garlic, Onion, Sea Salt, Tomato, and Parsley. www.mccormick.com/spices-and-flavors/herbs-and-spices/grinders/italian-herb-seasoning-grinder
I've used Harmony House for years. I love their soup mixes. They have a great product, perfect for backpacking/camping. Yes, it's cheaper to dehydrate your own. Harmony House packs let you mix and match for new meals every time, just take some meat and spices. I have actually eaten them dry. Put some in your mouth and let them rehydrate, an acquired taste snack, but it works.
I've been preparing and dehydrating vegetables, fruits, and meats for my backcountry trips in the Sierra Nevada for about 5 years now. As far as cost effectiveness, if I look hard enough I can find Mountain House brand dinner entrées for about the same cost of preparing my own, but I prefer to dehydrate and prepare my own meals because I control my intake of carbs/fat/protein/fiber/salt, etc and because I find it very satisfying to eat food that I created myself. If cost-efficiency is important t you, it's much cheaper to dehydrate your own foods and assemble them than buying dehydrated ingredients and assembling them into meals.
Favorite spices? Well I found these online some time ago and I use them all the time. I mix up a big batch so I can have what I need for dinner without having to always be mixing everything. Cajun Spice Mix
Servings: 36 Calories/serving: Ingredients: Instructions: 1 Tbsp salt Stir well before storing 2 Tbsp garlic powder 2.5 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp black pepper 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper powder 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp oregano 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp thyme 1.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Taco Seasoning > Servings: Calories/serving: Ingredients: Instructions: 4 Tbsp chili powder Stir well before storing 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp oregano 2 tsp paprika 2 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp ground black pepper Also, I couldn't find it, but i have a list of various spices for chicken. eg Asian, Indian, American, Italian. Search online and you'll find a good listing. Copy your favorite to a word doc, print and then you have several options for dinner on any given night. Looking forward to a cooking video. Don't go with just beans though man. Spice it up and mix it up. Don't sell yourself short. Show us what you got! :-)
Not expensive at all, I dehydrate my Bell Peppers and fruits but not broccoli. I use a large closet type of dehydrator which I can put in lots using the sun to do the work & use it also as a smoker. Black beans with peppers, corn, onions, broccoli, green beans and avocado mixed in with spicy salsa makes a good meal. But you got a good deal on those for the quantity that you have there.
Great info for many (most).....but the difference between you in the eastern woodlands with all of your water and me, is that I live in the high deserts of Arizona and water is like gold so dehydrated foods does not come into play much unless one is headed to an official "camp" ground....with the Rangers, generators, screaming kids,.....all of which I loath as much as the devil hates holy water. >;)
Next vid, cook them up and make a couple meals with them please! They look delicious and I am going to have to check them out. OR, you know, I could get off my butt and use my dehydrator I bought a couple years ago!
Nice video and thanks for exploring pre-made vs. homemade dehydrated food. You gave me some great ideas. Personally I put Old Bay on everything these days...
krik! im a long time viewer of your channel! I love the work you and your brother do. I was watching braille skateboards and saw that you sent them leather skateboard wheel! What a great idea!
Been looking at the 9 tray w/ timer myself, waiting for an Amazon price drop. Have any good place/book for recipes? Want to do some dirty rice&beans with ground beef first probably and JERKY.
We dehydrate almost everything we eat in the back country. That way, we have total control over portions, seasoning, and we can plan whatever meals we'd like (with certain limitations of course if they must have perishable ingredients). We actually prefer dehydrating our own to cut down on the salt intake. Every now and then, we'll have a Mountain House meal because they are delicious and easy if we've had a long day of hiking. Even my 9 year old son loves the meals we have when we're out.
We think it's totally worth it to dehydrate our own. Yeah it's an initial investment (buy a good dehydrator), but the time factor isn't too bad. There are times when we actually do our dehydrating overnight. It dries as we sleep. We also bought a vacuum sealer and oxygen absorbents to put in the meals for when we're out for long stretches of time.
Great video 💕
I saw those peppers and onions and thought Italian sausage over the fire mmmm good....
I like doing good prep and dehydrating myself, instead of buying. I'm surprised how cheap your purchase was, but, I still think doing it yourself is cheaper. Plus, if you do the full meal then dehydrate, it can be a space saver and save you prep time when you actually want to eat. Plus, a lot of people online have some pretty creative and shockingly delicious recipes to try and/or tweak. But, yes, it definitely takes time... Fortunately, dehydrators are cheap, so, you could get more than one going if you want.
...my go to "spices" are taco seasoning, fajita seasoning, jerk chicken seasoning, butter chicken seasoning and I love spicy too, so chili flakes get thrown in there a lot.
Also, I pickle a lot of stuff - I wouldn't take mason jars out, but, vacuum sealing pickled stuff will keep it safe.
Dehydrating your own stuff is worth it if you like making jerky with your own spices on it.
Hey! Good to Go backpacker food is the best seriously can't be beat!
found out ... by accident that fajita seasoning is really good on a lot of things.... really good on fried potatoes
Thanks for sharing this video with us.
We doesn't have dehydrated food like mountain house etc, in my country .
the alternative is to dry your food or buy food that store in cans and then heat it up a little bit.
other option, is to buy a soup and add some meat to it or other tasty ingredients to it.
If you dry your own you get to take the ingredients that you like most with you. It is also less expensive.
Those dehydration devices are really not expensive. Your choice in food still entails a lot of work though. If you get full good meals you just need to cook some water and put the water right in the bag. With this stuff you basically have to cook and really but them together correctly and all that, so you might also wanna look into complete meals which often come at a good price. If you want to do the extra work it's well worth it though. The dehydrator itself is a good investment especially since you will probably use it often.
you can't go wrong with salt pepper garlic.
Cayenne powder is the best. Also it boosts circulation in frigid temperatures to save your digits from frostbite. Stops bleeding from cuts too. Cayenne cayenne and cayenne. Gotta have it.
good idea I've got 2 dehydrators for the fact one wasn't big enough for what I was doing fruit roll ups home made and jerky. I have not done basic vegetables before but I'm looking forward to doing them. for what you got it be worth you getting one one tray of veggies equal one of your bags you purchased. Peace Pops Bushcraft
Slices of jalapeno with a meal.
Who's the the better backwoods cook, stoney of Krik?
Yes, just the jerky makes it worth it because I hate the over salted taste of commercial jerky. If you are going to dehydrate vegetables for camping ensure they are fully cooked before you dehydrate.
About the only spice I use is hot chili.
Goes on most things.
Cayenne pepper can be a life saver, really.
Put on bad cuts to stop bleeding and a heaped teaspoon with a glass of water down the hatch will equalize blood pressure throughout the body reducing hemorrhaging and can stop heart attacks and strokes in their tracks.
I'm very serious, a little research will convince!
Those peppers looked like fruity pebbles.
GREEN CHILE from New Mexico!!! Ever had it??
I have been buying 20 - 30 year shelf life freezed dried food cans at walMart. maybe you can buy bulk and restock your little bags
wow... I just finished watching braille's leather skate wheels video. I thought I was dreaming when they said black owl made them, never thought my two favorite world's would collide. so awesome!
I'm headed over to watch! thanks!
Awesome vid can we see you cook and try them?
Is dehydrating your own food worth the time and effort? YES! I dehydrate all sorts of fruit, veggies and meat. I also buy dried beans, mashed potato flakes, gravy powder, Bisquick, and other dried foods at the grocery store.
Hi Robert, I am trying to get into dehydrating my own meals. Where can I find the dried beans? Im not so good in a grocery store. :)
Just ask someone who works there.
Tis the season - my dehydrator has been going nonstop for a week now.nice idea with the veggies to make dry recipes for the field
I just saw your leather wheels on braille and honestly couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your tag on the screen, My two favorite hobbies finally brought together.
I felt the exact same way!
If you are going to buy dehydrated food, might as well do it yourself for cheap
If you want to dehydrate meat you need to get a dehydrator with temperature settings, which are more expensive, but a basic one with just one temperature is great for dehydrating fruit and veggies and they're really cheap. I got mine for $15 and I've had it for three years. If I want to dehydrate meat I just use the oven. In my experience it's definitely worth!
Dehydrating frozen veggies from the discount grocery store is much cheaper. And doesn't take any time on your part, really. The dehydrator is also useful for other stuff. Also, if you have a vacuum sealer and the jar attachment, and store them in mason jars, the veggies will stay fresher and brighter longer than Harmony House. Personal experience.
Great for emergency prepping as well. I have half gallon mason jars full of stuff.
absolutely ... you can also pickup the oxygen absorbers and stick one in the packaging before you vacuum seal it ...
the thing I like most about controlling it myself, is I can mix match different veggies based on what I want to cook and have it pre-packaged and ready to go, this way I don't have open the carrots for a handful, onions for a handful, etc ... I just open the one package pre-measured for the dish I want to cook/eat ...
I take it you defrost the frozen veggies before? Never thought about buying frozen and then dehydrating them.
Nope! Just straight from the freezer to the dehydrator! Works great.
Those dehydrated ingrediants look great! What a good alternative to the processed backpacking meals. I really love to cook outdoors (nicknamed flapjack) and these would allow me to use my creativity while still keeping light. Thanks for the tip fellas, great tailgate review!
Dehydrating my own ingredients and meals is something i'm really getting in to as like you said it's nice to keep cooking simple yet it's nice to have some flavour too ~Peace~
Thanks for giving me another avenue to explore, to upgrade my camping experience
I used Harmony on my recent hike in Norway. Worked well for me.
be honest. those bell peppers were really fruity pebbles.
Hi is that a Dorfman Pacific oilskin hat?
dehydrated vs freeze dried...some items take forever to get chewable when dehydrated so they fair better freeze dried..
Hi,
"Is it worth it?"
For me, just to stop wasting ingredients/leftovers from the fridge and the garden is a good enough reason to acquire one.
I love crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, turmeric, garlic powder, and paprika. Based on how much you paid for that, it might be more convenient for you to just buy it. But if you plan on buying a ton of it and doing it a lot it in the long run overtime, food hydrator would probably be a good idea. Also, if you ever get to the point where you want to dehydrate your own food for at home or make your beef jerky, you would probably benefit from a food hydrator. But my suggestion that would be to just buy it as you need it, and see if it's something that you want to use extensively going forward. If so, then look into a dehydrator. They're cheap enough.
What do you think you'd like to start with.
Get on craigslist and buy a dehydrator. Super cheap and super easy to do it yourself. I make the whole meal, dehydrate it, separate it into single servings and put it in a ziploc or vacuum seal it. Easy peasy. Way cheaper than purchasing it.
I carry in my bug out bag a McCormick Italian seasoning grinder. It has all of the following ingredients: Spices And Herbs (Including Rosemary, Black Pepper, And Red Pepper), Garlic, Onion, Sea Salt, Tomato, and Parsley. www.mccormick.com/spices-and-flavors/herbs-and-spices/grinders/italian-herb-seasoning-grinder
Just curious, but are those vegetables just dehydrated, or freeze dried? Ive been wanting a food dehydrator for decades.
Harmony house foods are awesome! I really like their vegetable soup mix.
I've used Harmony House for years. I love their soup mixes. They have a great product, perfect for backpacking/camping. Yes, it's cheaper to dehydrate your own. Harmony House packs let you mix and match for new meals every time, just take some meat and spices. I have actually eaten them dry. Put some in your mouth and let them rehydrate, an acquired taste snack, but it works.
I've been preparing and dehydrating vegetables, fruits, and meats for my backcountry trips in the Sierra Nevada for about 5 years now. As far as cost effectiveness, if I look hard enough I can find Mountain House brand dinner entrées for about the same cost of preparing my own, but I prefer to dehydrate and prepare my own meals because I control my intake of carbs/fat/protein/fiber/salt, etc and because I find it very satisfying to eat food that I created myself. If cost-efficiency is important t you, it's much cheaper to dehydrate your own foods and assemble them than buying dehydrated ingredients and assembling them into meals.
I love bringing some hot sauce, lemon pepper, salt, and breading (I fish a lot, so it makes fish sooo good).
Favorite spices? Well I found these online some time ago and I use them all the time. I mix up a big batch so I can have what I need for dinner without having to always be mixing everything.
Cajun Spice Mix
Servings: 36 Calories/serving:
Ingredients: Instructions:
1 Tbsp salt Stir well before storing
2 Tbsp garlic powder
2.5 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp cayenne pepper powder
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp oregano
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp thyme
1.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Taco Seasoning
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Servings: Calories/serving:
Ingredients: Instructions:
4 Tbsp chili powder Stir well before storing
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp paprika
2 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp ground black pepper
Also, I couldn't find it, but i have a list of various spices for chicken. eg Asian, Indian, American, Italian. Search online and you'll find a good listing. Copy your favorite to a word doc, print and then you have several options for dinner on any given night. Looking forward to a cooking video. Don't go with just beans though man. Spice it up and mix it up. Don't sell yourself short. Show us what you got! :-)
Not expensive at all, I dehydrate my Bell Peppers and fruits but not broccoli. I use a large closet type of dehydrator which I can put in lots using the sun to do the work & use it also as a smoker. Black beans with peppers, corn, onions, broccoli, green beans and avocado mixed in with spicy salsa makes a good meal. But you got a good deal on those for the quantity that you have there.
Awesome! Looking forward to the cooking video
I recently bought some tins from Dave canterberry and have been looking for dehydrated foods to put in them. This is cool. Thanks crick. 👍
Great info for many (most).....but the difference between you in the eastern woodlands with all of your water and me, is that I live in the high deserts of Arizona and water is like gold so dehydrated foods does not come into play much unless one is headed to an official "camp" ground....with the Rangers, generators, screaming kids,.....all of which I loath as much as the devil hates holy water. >;)
Old Bay, and Texas Pete Hot Sauce!
Next vid, cook them up and make a couple meals with them please! They look delicious and I am going to have to check them out. OR, you know, I could get off my butt and use my dehydrator I bought a couple years ago!
just seen the leather wheels! they said black owl outdoors and i was like wait, wtf no way, great leather work btw
Nice video and thanks for exploring pre-made vs. homemade dehydrated food. You gave me some great ideas. Personally I put Old Bay on everything these days...
yeah sweet food, but THE WHEELS.
PS. enjoying the key ring you made
krik! im a long time viewer of your channel! I love the work you and your brother do. I was watching braille skateboards and saw that you sent them leather skateboard wheel! What a great idea!
I saw your leather wheels on Braille skateboarding! Super cool! Super unexpected as well. Hahahah great job on making them!
Get an Excalibur dehydrator and go to a farmers market and buy bulk. Much cheaper. 9 trays of awesomeness
I bought one of these, have yet to use it. Any tips on where to get started with it?
What are you drying?
Nothing yet. I've always bought the premade stuff, but I am wanting to get into dehydrating. I just don't know where to start.
What would you like to try?
Been looking at the 9 tray w/ timer myself, waiting for an Amazon price drop. Have any good place/book for recipes? Want to do some dirty rice&beans with ground beef first probably and JERKY.
I've been curious if these are tasty. another good video!
Don't even need to buy a dehydrator. We're totally American, think we need an appliance to do things.
First comment! I enjoy salt and pepper ;)