The ultralight dirtbag bikepack/backpack thread

I tend to roast or fry whatever veggies I can lay my hands on in the fridge, chop in some cured meat of whatever kind is in the house at the time, wop in a bag with dry cous cous.

Failing that, the Tesco/Ainsley Harriot pouches are just fine and a 1/4 the price of a 'proper' backpacking meal.

I've posted my breakfast "recipe" on here previously, but I'll do so again.

Porridge - 60g / 226 kcal
Nuts - 20g / 131 kcal
Dried fruit - 40g / 120 kcal
Milk powder - 15g / 50 kcal

Totals 135g / 527 kcal

I whizz it all in a food processor/ blender to make the oats faster to cook, then it all goes in a Pour'n'store bag so just needs hot water added. Cheaper than pre-packed, can be adjusted to taste (add sugar, cinnamon etc) and the bags are reusable too.

I also have a pouch made from that silver bubble wrap stuff and duct tape. The PnS bag goes in there while the cooking is taking place to keep it toasty. No washing up either so you can make a coffee while you're waiting without needing a second pot.

Gram Counter Gear do a very light sleeping pad for summer use which is around £60 and quite comfy.

I've just bought on! Should be arriving today

Any recipes to share?

No recipe as such, but usually based on 1/3 to 1/2 a cup of cous cous, a dried stock cube, a couple of tea spoons of ras el hanout spice mix, seasoning and a dash of tomato powder. Supplemented with whatever i have to hand...chickpeas, apricots, prunes, mushrooms, almonds, dried chilli flakes etc.

Is tinned chick peas, prunes and apricots or can you get those dried as well?

@shermer75 tinned chick peas part cooked and dried prunes/apricots.

I also have a pouch made from that silver bubble wrap stuff and duct tape.

I'm just going into the garage to make this for next time. Great idea. My cuss cuss and noodles were cooked but luke warm

I’m just going into the garage to make this for next time.

I just use my wooly hat and buff.

I’m just going into the garage to make this for next time. Great idea. My cuss cuss and noodles were cooked but luke warm

Make it so it is free standing - the same shape as the foil bags or PnS bags - and long enough that you can fold over the top.

I just use my wooly hat and buff.

I'm usually wearing mine!

I’m usually wearing mine!

So am I... 😉

Do you have the stove under there too?

I’m just going into the garage to make this for next time. Great idea. My cuss cuss and noodles were cooked but luke warm

Am I the only one who wedges it between their thighs? That way the food stays warm, my legs stay warm, everyone's a winner!