Camp food?

Amen JT and bacon, biscuts and Hot black coffee for breakfast

I’m looking at how much less I can take on a solo trip.

Later today I plan to upload some images. Right now I am busy with laundry, clean up, put away and have my weird coffee( the stuff JT and Gary would not go near)

I stayed at a campground that was loud and noisy. All of the National Forest sites were taken up ( at least that is what was stated online from their website) so I had to go to a privately run campground.

To me the forest sites would be better. Very private and you get the feel of the wilds vs a commercial campground with a lot of party people.

I just do not feel like lugging a lot of stuff even in a vehicle. I made note of what I used and did not use. Today I plan to make a list of what to take and not take for a future trip.

Also I was hunting black bear. I would get up after a long night of lying on two Z rest pads on soft ground(sarcasm there) and then making a run to get an inflatable mattress which helped out. Breakfast was coffee and some kind of pastry ( I know I shouldn't but I figure for three mornings it wouldn't kill me) then hunt all AM. Noon would be a wrap or something like it. Supper. I will confess, I ate out. Usually a salad with some kind of meat and an adult beverage.

I plan to do at least three more three day weekend hunts like this. Another trip for black bear in a spot where I found paths and poop. Another Halloween weekend for muzzleloader deer( you can use muzzleloading handguns for deer in New Hampshire and also carry a CCW firearm as well)
If I do not get a deer by then a three day modern handgun hunt for deer. ( NH allows one deer per year with a gun whether it is a muzzleloader or modern gun)

So my ideal DIY on the cheap hunt for me will be a White Mountain NF campsite for three days( I am hoping that there will be openings for late September) my one burner/propane tank cook stove, three days of meals along with something to drink.

My camp was my house.
Opening day of deer season I would get up at 4am, have breakfast, saddle and pack my horse and ride off into the hills.

I let the horse carry everything I needed. I packed enough that if I stayed out all day I was OK.

If I got a deer or two I let the horse carry it or them back home.

Evening camp was at home and I slept in my own bed.

It spoiled me!

I've heard that the endurance guys who do long wilderness crossings for fun take dried mashed potatoes for food. They add in cold or hot water and that's it. Provides carbs and calories at a very low cost as far as weight.