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Food storage for campers while camping

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Remove powdered foods from their original containers and repack small quantities in double plastic bags. Between the two bag layers, slip in an identification label and the mixing instructions.

Transfer spices from large containers into clean prescription bottles or plastic film canisters; label the containers and lids.

To protect eggs, carry them in a container filled with flour.

To lighten your backpack, carry powdered egg, which is as nutritional as fresh egg and is easier to store. For the same reasons, take powdered instead of liquid milk and potatoes, and dried vegetables and fruit.

A stream can serve as a refrigerator; put the food in well-anchored waterproof bags.

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I agree about the Grubpack bag

Comments by: Ed Theisen from Not specified Mar 20, 2011

I agree with the other comments regarding Grubpack. It works really well. I have used it as a mouse proof food bag in the Grand Canyon and on the Appalachian Trail. And it cost less than the other wire mesh bag.

Grubpack serves me well

Comments by: Wilbur D from Phoenix, AZ Mar 06, 2011

I've used a Grubpack rodent proof food bag for hiking since the spring of '10. It has served me exceptionally well. It's light and flexible to carry. I've been in areas over-run by mice and I've had squirrels and raccoons try to get at my food while it was hung in a tree! The Grubpack has stopped them all. I have often recommended the Grubpack as a camping food bag to others. Very reasonably priced and it shipped free. I give it 5 stars. I bought it online.

Grubpack animal resistant food bag

Comments by: Joel Tork from Ft Collins, Co Feb 13, 2011

I also use a Grubpack for animal proof food protection when backpacking. Of the mesh backpacking food bags I compared online, it sold at the lowest price. Mine has stopped mice on the Appalachian Trail and Grand Canyon. I even had a raccoon try (but fail) to get through it in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. I've used it religiously for 2 years now. I'm retired and have many opportunities to hike. I put my food, meds and toiletries in those resealable plastic bags to cut down on scent, and then put the plastic bags in the Grubpack. In my opinion it's the best rodent proof food container a hiker can use. I also like the fact that as I consume my food, I can roll up the excess bag to take up less space in my backpack. It has a grommet for easy hanging at night. I bought it online at the Grubpack website.

Outsak is awesome!!!

Comments by: Mike M from Provo, UT Apr 18, 2010

I came across this page while searching for food storage. The Outsak is like a dream come true. Those photos of the raccoon, well that did it for me.

Protect your food from raccoons.

Comments by: Roger Reynolds from Montana Feb 06, 2010

Check out this blog. It shows an Outsak UL holding up against a raccoon. Similar to other bags, but it looks like the Outsak has undergone some extensive field testing. Great photos.

outsak.blogspot.com

www.simpleoutdoorstore.com

I ordered 2 today. They should arrive early next week.

Protect food from rodents and birds

Comments by: Tony Bonavia from Texas Jan 23, 2010

When I backpack and camp, I use a wire mesh food bag to protect food from mice, birds, chipmunks, etc. The small animals and birds can't chew through it. I've used mine at the Grand Canyon, Ozark Trail and in Rocky Mt National Park. These bags are light, flexible, strong and pretty cheap. There are different ones on the market. They are all quite similar. The bag is wire mesh and the top closes with velcro. I use what is called a Grubpack. It was the lowest cost one I could find and it works really well. I bought mine at www.grubpack.com