Backpacking Mac and Cheese Part I: Save money at the grocery store.

Instead of spending big bucks on specialty mac and cheese for backpacking, add milk powder to a box of grocery store mac & cheese and package it up for the trail.

This is a super basic mac & cheese. In part 2 we’ll make a more exciting mac & cheese from scratch, and in part 3 we’ll rehydrate and taste test!

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[BarnyWaterg]

Really puts it into perspective how expensive shit can be if it’s just marketed as outdoors

[cj]

I remember a while back someone posted “what do you do with your cats when you go on these hikes” and someone commented “They dehydrate them” I’m still laughing 😅

[TeacherDera]

I love these! Thank you! We backpack with four kids and those fancy hiking foods would kill our budget buying for six. I love your DIY hacks. They add more variety to our menu at a price we can afford. 🥰

[kristita_]

I use several of y’alls recipes for car camping and hiking now. The last time my husband and I went camping I don’t think he believed I could cook each of our meals in a single pot — but he loved them all! Thank you Tim and Renee!

[RendezvousTribe]

I hate the shorts but follow you guys because your shorts are so informative and all it even needs. Thank you for putting out this information and a huge thank you to all those who comment! I learn just as much from all who contribute!

[mercedesvalente]

I would love it if you would write a cookbook with all your trail recipes!

[MikaylaRothery]

This is great!! I thought the more affordable option was going to require dehydrating something which would be not as time efficient and also require more money to buy a proper dehydrator, which would make more sense to go for the expensive option. Great hack ❤❤

[shelbyw]

You can also buy the cheese powder in bulk and then buy the noodles separately. It would make the meal even cheaper!

[ScottAndJulie]

Yes! Love that you guys made this video. It’s insane how much they charge for dehydrated meals!

[irdonna]

My fav videos are of you guys and food

[stormygcannon]

Expensive, although learning a way to save space and save costs for traveling to a new backpacking adventures. May be old, I do understand to to go further with lots of memories, precious.🎉

[Jellymasterjellyking]

I love their personalities seems like such fun people

[walter]

I had this conversation next to the expensive food shelf at REI with a guy who said he had thru hiked the PCT and AT. He set me straight. Instant potatoes and powdered milk for the sudden energy boost if you need it. I would think that instead of Kraft one could go for a slightly fancier version of powdered cheese without the chemicals. Thanks for the food idea.

[elkynethehorde]

Got a sub! LOVE videos like this as my husband and I are working on doing our first overnight backpacking trip soon!

[Janawrites]

I love this! Please do more recipe alternatives like this.

[riceball_]

Need more of these shorts! Love camping and backpacking meals for a fraction of the cost.

[zgoat]

I have been stuck in the rut of expensive meals until I was inspired by your clips, I now am in the market for a food dehydrator, I never new lol

[Swimdeep]

For vegans you can substitute dry coconut milk powder. I carry a small silicone container of sesame oil which enhances flavor of many dehydrated foods.

[nox]

Love videos like this! Planning an AT Thru-Hike in early 2025, but with a gluten allergy I'm going to be dehydrating and preparing a lot of my meals. Would love this to be a series!

[melvingermino]

You and Tim should really make a cookbook for hikers!!