Super Noodles – newbie

Hi Duncan

In terms of kcals per gram you can’t get a much better ratio than you do with Super Noodles.

Expedition foods make some good dried meals that you just pour hot water into, they have more protein than a Super Noodle, which might be a consideration on a longer trip, but no real difference in kcal/gram. They feel a bit more like a proper meal, but cost £4.00+ instead of 50-80p. I don’t use them anymore. You can always take a pepperami or similar to add protein.

What I do take now are packets of noodle soup from Chinese shops. They are bigger than Super Noodles, and have more dried veggies in them. Still very cheap at 55-85p, easy to cook, and the same kcal/gram.

To boost calorie density in a dried carb based meal, the only method is to add fat. Add a thick slice of butter to pasta, noodle or cous cous. Or take olive oil in a light plastic bottle. Makes it taste better too.

Thanks Christopher, that’s great info!
The Olive oil trick sounds like a good idea. Just a few teaspoons in a dropper bottle would do the trick. I take along power bars as an en route snack also.

Any tips for making a good brew while your at it? I currently make a cup of Camemile tea becasue it’s easy to clean, has a settling (slightly dissinfectant) effect on the stomach and doesn’t contain tanine of caffeine, two things I don’t need (the thought of hitting the peak/summit and views are usually more than enough of a “kick” for me!). However appart from hydrating and putting warm water in my belly for an overnight bivy it has no calorific or energy giving properties. Could I simply add glucose powder do you think? As I say, any tips would be most welcome.

Thanks again for your response.
Regards
Duncan