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Sarah Kirkconnell (sarbar) - BPL Guest

My Locale In the shadow of Mt. Rainier
About Me Love to hike, backpack, snowshoe, cook and 4 wheel. If it is outdoors, I am happy! Love hiking most, preferably with a light pack and a sunny alpine meadow ahead of me.
My husband and I run www.freezerbagcooking.com, www.trailcooking.com, www.traildivas.com and our frequently updated blog at www.blog.trailcooking.com
If you need to contact me, please email me through the website!
Our video channels on YouTube are Freezerbagcooking and TrailCooking!
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CityKing County
StateWA
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://www.trailcooking.com

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All Forum Posts by Sarah Kirkconnell

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Re: Pizza stuff
Gary it depends really :-) I came up with a recipe using tomato powder (trying to think if I have that on the site or not!) which is really easy. Or I dry it. Or for short trips those Boboli packet...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Pizza Pasta
November 20, 2:07pm

Re: Trash in the woods
There is a guy here locally that has gotten work parties together a number of times to clean up lakes - often ones that have no "official" trail (an old bermed road maybe, a boot path) bu...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Trash in the woods
November 20, 9:58am

Re: Ramen pizza
Want more ideas on that line? http://www.trailcooking.com/recipes/pizza-ramen http://www.trailcooking.com/recipes/pizza-pot http://www.trailcooking.com/recipes/pizza-rice http://www.tra...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Pizza Pasta
November 20, 9:53am

Re: Wonderland Tr Umbrella Freindly
Depending on side trips you can cross 7K easily (such as Fremont Lookout and Burroughs Mts.) but usually you wouldn't go above 7400 ft. Now though, if a storm is brewing and you get dehydrat...

In Philosophy & Technique » Wonderland Tr Umbrella Freindly
November 20, 9:50am

Re: Trash in the woods
When my son was little I had a system to pack out his diapers using the stretch cord system on my pack and gallon freezer bags. Works well, stench is sealed decently and outside of the pack. Be...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Trash in the woods
November 19, 3:25pm

Re: Wonderland Tr Umbrella Freindly
I used an umbrella on one WT hike and not for rain, rather for the never ending SUN! Western Washington weather is tricky - while down low near the open water it is usually mild, in July and Au...

In Philosophy & Technique » Wonderland Tr Umbrella Freindly
November 19, 3:21pm

Re: Sewing project
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/

In Make Your Own Gear » Sewing project
November 18, 3:54pm

Re: Sewing project
I prefer Seattle Fabrics (yes, they sell online and via phone as well). Good company. As for thread? Depends. Some like the G. I use cone threads that I use a $3 adapter to run through my machin...

In Make Your Own Gear » Sewing project
November 18, 3:53pm

Re: From the heart . . .
PS: I cannot think of ANYTHING better than snuggling for a couple months with an infant in a safe place. One of my friends doesn't leave her house for a month after each baby. And that is just ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Thru-hiking with a 3 month old baby?
November 17, 6:32pm

Re: From the heart . . .
Let me add a couple things that changed my take on kids in the outdoors versus what I wanted. It took me many years to realize some dumb things - #1: Fording a swollen creek in spring. With a ki...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Thru-hiking with a 3 month old baby?
November 17, 6:26pm

All Reader Reviews by Sarah Kirkconnell

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Maruchan Ramen
I use the noodles as a base. If you use them as "instant pasta" you will have fast and easy meals. I take the ramen block and 1/4 cup of freeze dried vegetables, then cover with boiling wate...

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
September 08, 8:56am

Guyot Designs Firefly
I picked up a Firefly a couple weeks ago on a whim. I figured it would be a fun toy, and maybe make the one Lexan bottle I carry a bit more multi purpose. I tried it out recently. (it was used on a s...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
March 18, 10:16pm

Luna Bars Sunrise
As noted, I am not a fan normally of "energy bars". But, Sunrise Luna Bars are very, very good! Aimed at women, and designed for breakfast, they are good anytime of the day. They are ...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
March 10, 11:25pm

Jocalat bars (by Larabar) Chocolate
Recently I was sent an entire box of Larabars from the company, with every flavor in it. It had in it all the JOCALAT bars also. I love Larabars already, and the JOCALAT ones? Even more. The coffee fl...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
March 07, 4:59pm

Garmin Foretrex 201
My husband bought me one for this years Christmas. I wondered how much I would like or hate it. After having around a month to play with it, I can say I love it! It took me awhile to figure out...

In Navigation Gear & Accessories
January 20, 9:02am

Laura's Wholesome Junk Food All Flavors
I found http://www.lauraswholesomejunkfood.com/ at a local organic grocery in my town, and fell in love with them. They come in 7 ounce tubs, with a long shelf life. They can be easily repackaged ...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
January 09, 10:46pm

Fantastic Foods Instant Black and Brown Beans
I have been using FF's instant beans for at least 10 years now. A box stretches out and makes a couple meals on the trail. For use in burritos, bean dips and soups/chowders they are great. The ...

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
January 07, 10:10pm

Just Tomatoes Just Veggies
You can find the Just Tomato line at most REI's, in natural food stores and online, thru their website, www.justtomatoes.com. My favorite product by them is their Just Veggies blend. It comes i...

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
January 07, 10:04pm

Kelty Illusion, Women's
I bought my Illusion when it came out, in 2004. For the most part, it is my winter and hauler pack when I need space. The pack is 3500 ci, and weighs in at the advertised weight of 3 lbs 6 ounces....

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
January 07, 9:00pm

Mountain Safety Research (MSR)
MSR's customer service, along with their parent company, Cascade Designs, has fantastic customer service. They warrantied a Sweetwater filter that started blowing water out of the side (the one th...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 13, 10:42pm