I'm hip to not frying or cooking food. It is to much mesh. But the bacon comes pre-cooked in a 12 or 14 slice package that needs no refridgeration. Chuck the box and you end up with a sealed plastic package that you have to pack out. But bacon and grits for breakfast in the woods is a luxury. I very seldom even eat breakfast anyway. Although I'll need the xtra energy for climbing up and down hills.