Originally Posted by NoControl

I'm serious. I used to be an AT hiker. I carried loads of stuff that just weighed me down, and for what - the opportunity to make my own trail food? Highly under-rated. Lots of people are going stoveless now, and its a lot easier that you think, especially when you are on a bike. I hated the cleanup after. I hated the fact that cooking smells attracted wildlife... and lowlifes... drooling hikers intent of persuading you to share, or ask you to boil some water for them. I'm okay with that. I'm not a dick... well not a complete dick, but it does get old. Now its just eat, hang my food, and crawl into my bag. Simple. Peaceful. Good night!