[Philmont]: Re: Inedible trail food

Bailey, Jerry D wrote:

> To learn about trail and/or hiking food - what one suggest to buy from
>> REI, or other sporting/camping good stores to get started in these
>> types of foods? I see it hanging up on the shelves but there is differ
>> brands and entrees - I don't mind spending money - but I hate to waste
>> it. Any recommendations for Name brand, name of foods, good, bad, etc,
>> Thanks for sharing your experience! YIS: Jerry D Bailey
>

Wanting to get Philmont type food experience? Then order from
Philmont. The info below is from the 2004 memo and the 2005 memo should
be out shortly. For those going in 2006 the menu will be available well
in advance of your 2006 trek.

A suggestion: order Phil-meals for your shakedowns and practice. Spend
some time thinking about how to make the meals better - bullion cubes,
spices, etc. Learn how to properly re-hydrate your meals. Think about
what you can add to particular meals. Decide on whether you want to do
one-pot or turkey bag cooking. Learn how to strip your meals for less
weight.

One example: the mac & cheese meal also has green beans. In the past
I've seen these mixed into a one-pot so you end up with pasta way past
/al dente/ and crunchy beans. This year we scrounged swap boxes for
extra cans of ham (one of the lunches) and took vegetable bullion cubes
as a part of our condiment kit. Then when we cooked this meal we used
separate turkey bags and made the beans in a broth. Added about five
cans of ham into the mac & cheese. All the green beans were eaten and
not a lick of the mac was left.

Our condiment kit included Tabasco, onion flakes, garlic powder, chicken
and vegetable cubes, Old Bay seasoning, butter buds and and salt and
pepper. Added less than a pound to crew gear.

Gary Boyd
Crew 151 CC
Georgetown. Texas
622-N-01

To: All Boy Scout Councils
From: Pat Adams, Commissary Director
Re: 2004 Trail Food Inventory Clearance Sale

In order to control inventory of our Trail Meals,
  the Philmont Commissary is offering meals to any Council, Troop, or Crew
  wishing to experience real Philmont Expedition meal packs. These Trail
  Meals come in 2-man packages. Due to 2004 summer usage of these meals,
  quantities are limited and will be sold only as supplies last. To
  receive a menu with prices, check on meal availability, or to purchase the
  meals, please contact the Philmont Commissary and ask for Pat Adams or Fred
  Romero.

Phone: 505-376-2281 Ext 252
Fax: 505-376-2602
Email: philfood@philmontscoutranch.org
Mail: Attn: Commissary, Philmont Scout Ranch, 17 Deer Run Rd, Cimarron, NM 87714

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Received on Tue Aug 23 21:38:53 2005