Putting Freeze Dried Meals in Ziplocs?

[Dos Perros]

With those mylar bags or really even the commercial freeze dried I just put my bags under my puffy or maybe gently in my pack. They've always been hot when ready to eat.

 

[Antares]

These coozies are $15.

https://bigskyinternational.com/pro...eezer-bag-cooking-cozy?variant=39581236953134

 

[TheAri]

Etsy has a couple good options for rehydration cozy’s for $12

 

[Steve O]

I’ve been rehydrating in quart ziplock freezer bags for well over a decade. They are about the only name brand thing I will buy over a generic or store brand. I’ll pay the extra $0.50

 

[coleman]

Have you guys ever had issues with getting holes in the ziplock bags? I’ve been thinking of doing this in either ziplocks or vac sealed bags.

 

[Steve O]

Have you guys ever had issues with getting holes in the ziplock bags? I’ve been thinking of doing this in either ziplocks or vac sealed bags.

No but I do take a couple extra bags just in case.

 

[Harvey_NW]

Have you guys ever had issues with getting holes in the ziplock bags? I’ve been thinking of doing this in either ziplocks or vac sealed bags.

I'll be using vac seal bags this year, way easier to burn down in bear country.

 

[coleman]

No but I do take a couple extra bags just in case.

Yea I put each days food in its own ziplock so I’d have extras there if needed. Last batch of vac seal bags were too thin and would puncture too easily. I’ll have to look for some thicker ones.

 

[COJoe]

I have some reflectex insulation in the garage, might have to try to make my own bag. Maybe try the ziplock bags to save some weight too as every ounce counts.

 

[Ron.C]

I've used these (various sizes) for homemade boil in bag and dehydrated meals. Also use them to package my pepperoni and jerky. Worked great for me, never had a puncture. Only downside is they may be a bit heavier then other options

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[MountainTracker]

I break my meals down into ziplocks and haven’t had an issue. I do use the hyperlite reheat bag. The issue I had with that is it doesn’t stand up, not a big deal but if I want to set my food down I need to prop it up. My brother cleaned out one of the original meal bags to put the ziplock bag into to reheat. Bag stood up and could zip closed. When not used could be rolled up and packed away, and it’s wasn’t an additional cost.

As far as leaking goes I noticed freeze dried broccoli had sharp edges which did poke a couple of holes into to the ziplock bag. Only had it happen twice.

I like breaking them down for a lot of the reasons already mentioned, space, smaller serving size, overall space savings, and I can add any spices I want to them when breaking them down.


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[V2Pnutrition]

I could be a lone soldier here, but I just eat straight out of the Jetboil/Ti cup.

Boil the water. Dump the contents in and eat. It retains plenty of heat. I’ve never had an issue with my coffee tasting like spaghetti the next day (or vice versa) and I don’t have extra things to bring with me (cozy, spare bags, etc.).

I saw a guy in ski patrol hut do this once at the top of a mountain and thought it was genius.

 

[Harvey_NW]

I could be a lone soldier here, but I just eat straight out of the Jetboil/Ti cup.

Boil the water. Dump the contents in and eat. It retains plenty of heat. I’ve never had an issue with my coffee tasting like spaghetti the next day (or vice versa) and I don’t have extra things to bring with me (cozy, spare bags, etc.).

I saw a guy in ski patrol hut do this once at the top of a mountain and thought it was genius.

*My OCD while reading this*

 

[Steve O]

*My OCD while reading this*
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I’m not overly OCD but ain’t nothing going in that JetBoil pot but water…ever

 

[GreenNDark Timber]

Like several above, I repackage all mine in quart Ziploc bags and ditch the oxygen absorbing packets. Saves an ounce per meal and packs down to half the size. That's an easy half pound savings for a week long hunt at basically no cost.

Once I pour the hot water in, I put the Ziplock in my beanie and put it inside my puffy. I've tried the Koozie's in the past and just didn't notice any difference with them and it's just one more thing to carry. Never had a leak doing it this way.

 

[mtwarden]

At least a decade doing it—saves a little weight by repackaging, but more importantly for me, saves volume.

As you mention, being able to customize the amount of meal is yet another plus.

The cozy does help keep heat in, but I found it also makes it much easier to eat of—hanging onto a very hot ziplock isn't very pleasant (at all).

 

[TaperPin]

I also like to put everything in ziploc baggies, but don’t let them sit for more than a week or two - after a month I can smell and taste something that off gasses a plastic flavor of some kind.

 

[mtwarden]

^ Agreed; mine stay in the manufacturer bags right up to the time I need them. Occasionally a trip is cut short and I have to bring home a few meals—I try to use those ones as soon as possible.

 

[TheAri]

I could be a lone soldier here, but I just eat straight out of the Jetboil/Ti cup.

Boil the water. Dump the contents in and eat. It retains plenty of heat. I’ve never had an issue with my coffee tasting like spaghetti the next day (or vice versa) and I don’t have extra things to bring with me (cozy, spare bags, etc.).

I saw a guy in ski patrol hut do this once at the top of a mountain and thought it was genius.

I also reheat straight out of my Ti 700ml pot, cleanup is easy and no messy food bags left over is nice too

 

[TX_Diver]

I split some breakfasts into quart bags.

If I don’t report back in a few weeks you guys will know how it went