Over the years, a number of foods have become backpacking staples. Oatmeal in its various forms (e.g., breakfast cereal, granola), peanut butter and mac & cheese continue to rule the roost. In recent years, ramen noodles, stuffing mixes and instant mashed potatoes have also become “go to” resupply options. The greatest reasons for this are that these foods are easy to prepare, filling, relatively cheap and readily obtainable at resupply places. All good reasons to keep on eating them. Read more…