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I am looking into getting one of those compression ice bags to put into my cooler, so I can refill it with ice everytwhere I go, does anyone have a recommendation on which one, I've looked at one from walmart(12 bucks), or there are a couple sizes from target that I think are larger. Does that one from walmart suffice? thanks

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Originally Posted by whoareyou310 (Post 410801)

zip lock bag works fine, also use a hotel wash cloth to soak up any moisture from the bag...much cheaper than 12 dollars at walmart

Trader Joes -- they have all kinds of stuff you can take with that doesn't need refrigeration. I found noodle bowls, chili, cooked rice, Indian food and a load of other stuff there. Most of it is microwave only or needs nothing. I thought about taking frozen or cold stuff, but its just too much of a pain.

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Originally Posted by usmc-sgt (Post 407109)

Here is what I do because I am cheap. I end up spending typically max of 5 bucks on a four day on food unless the crew goes out for dinner.

I bought a vacuum sealer and my wife will make a ton of food from lasagna to chicken and rice to meatloaf or pasta. The vacuum sealer keeps it not only fresh but it makes it compact. I typically take enough for two meals per day although I usually eat less because of the schedule. I freeze those meals and they act as there own ice packs until I can freeze them at the hotel during the night.

I also pack some cliff bars and some basic granola bars to hold me over if I cant get any time to eat a real meal during the day and dont want to gain ten pounds per week by running to mcdonalds.

For beverages I buy a ton of propel fitness water individual drink powder mixes as well as crystal light etc. They are all zero calories and are typically clear or near clear so I cant make a mess of myself. I pour them into the liter and a half bottles and do that for most of the day. Of course sodas are on the companys dollar.

As a new FO, I have adopted your methods as my own. I have to say it helps alot, and is fairly easy. The foodsaver is kinda cool too. The first night I got it I sealed everything in the house. My wife was ticked. She had to go around with scissors opening everything lol. The food saver makes it so much cleaner to pack, and takes up a lot less room. I would suggest it to anybody. Thanks for the advice.

AEFO

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Originally Posted by DeadHead (Post 407147)

8 oz. of Bourbon and a Prozac

8 ounces are for a light weight :-)

I found a new thing for this last trip.... I cannot eat Tuna (I just can't get beyond the smell) but next to the tuna packs stuff was Salmon..... Yummy, cheap, and healthy (good source of protein and limited carbs).

The fact that this is a two page thread... Shows that this profession has deteriorated way too much. Packing lunch like a bunch of 3rd graders!!! Glad that RJs have expanded the way they have.

Another good option is dehydrated foods. I like to go backpacking on the AT trail and a real meal at the end of the day is important. They have a decent amount of calories and taste pretty good too. Just add hot water. Check out the selection at someplace like Dick's or REI. Mountain House is a good brand.

Kibbles and bits and the compli .crew meals.:D

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Originally Posted by JiffyLube (Post 429234)

The fact that this is a two page thread... Shows that this profession has deteriorated way too much. Packing lunch like a bunch of 3rd graders!!! Glad that RJs have expanded the way they have.

You can say what you want about me, but I'll be damned if you talk of my Superman lunch box.

By the way, industry going down the drain yes, saving for retirement and paying down a house is not 3rd grader stuff.