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Sarah Kirkconnell (sarbar) - BPL Forum Member

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!
CityKing County
StateWA
CountryUS
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All Forum Posts by Sarah Kirkconnell

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Re: One more question
Well, I have it easier I suppose - I bottle fed all 3 of my kids. Here is a secret: milk doesn't have to be warmed. Frankly, I have NEVER warmed a bottle after week 2 of my oldest. Now, if your...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Child Carrier Backpack. How small of a baby?
November 30, 8:20am

Re: PS, sleeping
The nice thing about front packs is when baby falls asleep (and they do it fast!) is you can gently postion their head so it is sideways. Or maybe boobs help with this ;-) Hehe

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Child Carrier Backpack. How small of a baby?
November 29, 9:03am

Re: Child Carrier Backpack. How small of a baby?
It depends on the baby - how big they are, how strong, etc. I have run the gamut with 3 babies. My first son was born preemie and tiny, I wore him on my front for months. My last baby, born this pa...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Child Carrier Backpack. How small of a baby?
November 29, 8:58am

Re: Hey!!
The elections are over. They all got lives ;-)

In Chaff » Hey!!
November 28, 9:08pm

Re: Re: Backing packing meals from Big box stores
I wouldn't consider couscous and instant rices to be "overly" processed foods - you can combine them with quite normal items: sun-dried tomatoes, dried mushrooms, freeze-dried veggies...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Backing packing meals from Big box stores
November 27, 1:29pm

Re: Backing packing meals from Big box stores
Depending on your taste and preferences and the stores you have nearby.....you can eat quite well. Just wander the processed foods aisles and if you eat fish or meat, toss in a pouch of protein....

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Backing packing meals from Big box stores
November 26, 10:16pm

Re: Postage from home
Yeah, the USPS website blows and sucks. Hence why I went for the DYMO printer - which buys postage so much easier. Not mentioned is that in most post offices if your mail is ready to go (with po...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Postage from home
November 26, 10:14pm

Re: Savory Broth Mix (Vegan Friendly)
Yes! I love how well it works in rice dishes - the color is great :-)

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Savory Broth Mix (Vegan Friendly)
November 24, 10:31pm

Re: low-mess ways to carry honey
Hehe! Just shake it on :-) It is similar to maple syrup powder (or maple sugar). You can add water, but I don't. I just add dry and mix it in :-) Out here I can find it at Asian grocery stores...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » low-mess ways to carry honey
November 24, 10:30pm

Re: Savory Broth Mix (Vegan Friendly)"
Easy! :-) This summer I have a local farmer I buy from, she was growing huge celery plants. She'd cut it for me fresh, at home I would clean, shake off and separate the leaves from the stalks, ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Savory Broth Mix (Vegan Friendly)
November 24, 4:47pm

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