Lori-

I don't consider the boil water and dump style lazy. I consider it efficient, fuel saving, and a savings of my precious recreation time. It may even be healthier. At home I do at least 90% of the food prep and all of the clean-up. I have all sorts of appliances and cutlery, refrigeration, and plenty of hot water and soap. I can easily wash my hands and utensils at home. Why not take advantage of those things, do my prep at home, and be able to kick back the little time I'm on the trail? It takes a lot less time and fuel to heat water and dump it of precooked and dehydrated food than to do all of the prep on the trail.

CamperMom