Coincidentally, we just had 7 pre-bagged dinners in the Winds that prompted my post. I have cumulatively spent more than two years of time backpacking and climbing in the Winds, and we just hiked out to Elkhart Park yesterday after a week long trip. Have a great time. Where are you going?

But back on topic, part of the problem may be that our food is not staying hot long enough. After 20-25 minutes it's cold. Cous cous does not fully "cook" for us. Time to make a better cozy I reckon.

I am also with you about the white foods... much prefer whole grain pastas, brown rice etc. Do you dehydrate your own rice? Is it better than the store bought awfulness?