Grains, Groats, Cereals, Rice, and Noodles

In the field, I generally carry some kind of grains, groats, cereals, rice, or noodles in my food bag. These are easy to prepare (just add hot water, or add water and bring to a boil). For the same weight, you can carry more food than with dry good than you can with canned goods, although you will need a source of water in order to prepare your meals. These dry goods are also much less expensive than specialty camping meals or military rations. 

Grains, groats, cereals, rice, and noodles can be eaten alone, or they can serve as a foundation on which you build your meals in the field. Add wild berries to your kashka. Mix wild plants with your rice, or add meat from your hunt to your buckwheat. Red beans and rice are easy to prepare and go well with freshly caught fish. 

If you pack your grains, groats, cereals, rice, and noodles to keep them free of rodents and insects, you have a food that will stay fresh and edible for a couple of years. Cache a few pounds at your bug-out camp and you won’t go hungry if you have to hide out for a couple of weeks. Carry a variety in your pack and you have the foundation of several different meals while on the move.