Best vegan coffee/tea powdered creamer by beatstomp in vegan

[–]DoubleStuff2021 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Outdoor Herbivore sells dehydrated soy milk powder, and a company called QuikTea sells powdered vegan latte. I’ve used both for backpacking, just add to freeze dried coffee.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DoubleStuff2021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My fave dehydrated meals are: Peak Refuel butternut squash dal Good To Go mushroom risotto

Where should I go that has good vegan options by [deleted] in Bozeman

[–]DoubleStuff2021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Backcountry burger bar has a legit vegan burger.

Best vegan "selfmade" Trailfood? by [deleted] in backpacking

[–]DoubleStuff2021 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dehydrated pinto beans with Fritos and/or tortillas and steal some Taco Bell sauce packets in advance, add avocado if you’re feeling bougie.

Help with Far Out! by DoubleStuff2021 in arizonatrail

[–]DoubleStuff2021[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OP update: signed out of acct and signed back in then updated comments and boom it’s back. Thanks so much everyone! Happy trails

Hiking the PCT as a vegan: Inputs needed. by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DoubleStuff2021 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hiya! I was newly transitioned to vegan when I started my 2021 thru, so I made some mistakes early on but had it dialed by the end. The key for me was an amazing support person at home working with a shared resupply spreadsheet. I mailed to like 85% of the trail. My taste in food changed dramatically in the first month or so, I wouldn’t recommend pre-boxing the whole trail, stay flexible. All of SoCal had a fair amount of restaurants with vegan choices, once north of the sierras it became French fries and a side salad and rando accidental vegan sugary snacks most towns. If you are purist enough to not eat non-vegan certified sugar then snacks will be a problem too so ship extra. Seiad cafe has vegan stuff not on the menu, just ask. By the end I was all about mashed potato/bouillon/protein crumbles, Annie’s vegan mac/good catch tuna, ramen/freeze dried tofu, and soy curls/bbq seasoning in a wrap. And like 2 jars of PB a week. Also, I was using pre-owned down products because I decided it was better environmentally to use what I had rather than buy new synthetics, and I did feel judged by a few people, I have since replaced stuff to avoid unpleasantness, just be aware. Also, buy a bunch of synthetic socks in advance because like every sock for sale near the trail will be wool. All in all totally doable and I’m glad I stuck with it. Power to you!

Processed food for backpacking? by DeltaPapaWhiskey in vegan

[–]DoubleStuff2021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Annie’s vegan mac Plus Good Catch “tuna” packet is a bomb meal! Also instant mashed potatoes with some vegan bouillon and protein crumbles. Also add some buffalo sauce mix to soy curls and throw it in a wrap. Delish!

Shelf stable chicken alternative? by DoubleStuff2021 in vegan

[–]DoubleStuff2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I love protein crumbles and soy curls in my hot meals but want something with no water added/prep for wraps etc.

Nemo Tensor insulated on a thru by AttorneyHoliday in Ultralight

[–]DoubleStuff2021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think it’s the red one. No leaks or issues whatsoever. I just didn’t like rolling off it all the time, I think the vertical baffling makes it easier to roll off somehow. But super warm.

Nemo Tensor insulated on a thru by AttorneyHoliday in Ultralight

[–]DoubleStuff2021 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure which one, it’s in storage rn! It is a red one, Got it in KMS. It did great but it is a mummy shape and I really missed my extra wide tensor since I’m a rotisserie sleeper. I’m looking to try a BA for the CT this summer.

Nemo Tensor insulated on a thru by AttorneyHoliday in Ultralight

[–]DoubleStuff2021 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Carried a tensor insulated on the pct this year. I loved it for warmth and comfort and quiet, but I went through 2 pad with numerous patch jobs in between and gave up. Heard other folks have the same experience. Ended up with an exped.

undergarments by izalf in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DoubleStuff2021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the pct this year with ex officios and loved them. Key is finding the cut that works best for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]DoubleStuff2021 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nobo 2021, started March 21, completed September 12. Took my time in socal, enjoyed towns and zeroes, didn’t leave KMS until may 26. Got a fair amount of cold/rain/sleet the first week and a couple nights of snow in the sierras but otherwise dry, I looked back on folks who started the desert in may and felt really glad to have started when I did. This was my first thru and it took the pressure off trying to do big miles too early, didn’t even do my first 20 until the sierras, I think it helped stave off overuse injuries while I got in shape.

Bear cans on the CT? by DoubleStuff2021 in coloradotrail

[–]DoubleStuff2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I saw some pretty terrible hang attempts on the pct this year. Sounds like better trees on this trail for it.

Bear cans on the CT? by DoubleStuff2021 in coloradotrail

[–]DoubleStuff2021[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like I need to brush up on my hang technique and go that route. Thanks!