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Q. I inherited a lot of camping gear from my father. I don't know if you are familiar with the Kelty Pack company. In the 1960's and 1970's backpacking was BIG in California. Everyone went backpacking in the Sierras. And the most popular pack was the Kelty pack. Their first store was not far from my house, on Victory Blvd in Glendale. This was all before I was born. My Dad was old enough to be my grandfather (I was an Ooops! baby) and my brother is old enough to be my Dad.
Anyway, my Dad, my Mom, and my Brother all went backpacking with Kelty Frame Packs. They last forever. Well, my Dad and Mom are Dead, and brother has lupus so bad, he will never backpack again. I am a small man, five footfour and 118 pounds. I use my brother's pack from when he was a boy.
When I hunt, I am afraid of getting lost and dying of hypothermia. (It's about 5,000 foot elevation in winter) so I carry lightweight tent, down bag, food, katadyn water filter, about 40 pounds of stuff).
I think that probably nothing I buy will be better for carrying stuff than what I have. Am I wrong? Are modern packs significantly better than frame packs from the 1970's?
Anyway, my Dad, my Mom, and my Brother all went backpacking with Kelty Frame Packs. They last forever. Well, my Dad and Mom are Dead, and brother has lupus so bad, he will never backpack again. I am a small man, five footfour and 118 pounds. I use my brother's pack from when he was a boy.
When I hunt, I am afraid of getting lost and dying of hypothermia. (It's about 5,000 foot elevation in winter) so I carry lightweight tent, down bag, food, katadyn water filter, about 40 pounds of stuff).
I think that probably nothing I buy will be better for carrying stuff than what I have. Am I wrong? Are modern packs significantly better than frame packs from the 1970's?
Answer
My 2500 cu. in. backpack which uses my Ridge Rest pad as its frame weighs nine ounces by itself, has lasted for several trips, and my total from skin out (FSO) weight is just 17.4 pounds. I wouldn't strap into a 5+ pound Kelty pack if you paid me. In fact when I got started in backpacking around age 20 I spent a couple thousand dollars on the latest and greatest gear thinking thanks to Colin Fletcher, Backpacker Magazine, and others ensuring me that 1950's traditional boy scout/ hunting/ military/ "bomb proof" gear was best, an investment that'd last a lifetime.
That was until I heard about ultralight backpacking around age 25 and over the next few years ended up selling everything at a loss, my 8 pound Dana Designs Astralplane Overkill backpack, my Asolo full leather hiking boots, my 3+ man LL Bean four season tent, my hiking poles, my Whisperlite camp stove with 20 oz. fuel bottle, my combat knife, an army canteen, and the list of junk I sold or dumped in the corner or gave away goes on, while the list of gear I bring shrinks in weight, cost and complexity every year.
My 2500 cu. in. backpack which uses my Ridge Rest pad as its frame weighs nine ounces by itself, has lasted for several trips, and my total from skin out (FSO) weight is just 17.4 pounds. I wouldn't strap into a 5+ pound Kelty pack if you paid me. In fact when I got started in backpacking around age 20 I spent a couple thousand dollars on the latest and greatest gear thinking thanks to Colin Fletcher, Backpacker Magazine, and others ensuring me that 1950's traditional boy scout/ hunting/ military/ "bomb proof" gear was best, an investment that'd last a lifetime.
That was until I heard about ultralight backpacking around age 25 and over the next few years ended up selling everything at a loss, my 8 pound Dana Designs Astralplane Overkill backpack, my Asolo full leather hiking boots, my 3+ man LL Bean four season tent, my hiking poles, my Whisperlite camp stove with 20 oz. fuel bottle, my combat knife, an army canteen, and the list of junk I sold or dumped in the corner or gave away goes on, while the list of gear I bring shrinks in weight, cost and complexity every year.
i want to become a vegetarian?
momo!
i am almost fifteen years old and i would like to become a vegetarian. my mom is fine with it but she says i need to cook for myself mostly.
I absolutely love meat and i actually get cravings for it during the day. is there a way to stop these cravings?
i have no idea what to make? where do i get my protein from? and what are some vegetarian snacks i can take with me places? i also need recipes that are pretty quick and simple for dinner and lunch. or even some microwavable stuff?
also i have heard of tofu and boca, things like that, but i really don't know what they are?
i am sort of a picky eater. but i am going to try to acquire tastes for some new things. i already eat whole grains.
any information would be so helpful. or even stories about your problems or anything while being a vegetarian.
thanks everyone!
i mean i usually am very active. and i usually only get hungry for meat when im in school and other classes.
also the reason why im doing this is because i watched the "meet your meat" video.
Answer
Good for you! My daughter was the same basically. Meat, cheese and pasta but she hated how animals were treated so she made the switch at eleven. I followed her within a few months and am very glad. She's since expanded her diet greatly and is less picky than I am now. :)
As far as nutrition, as long as you are eating a fairly varied diet -- more than just popcorn for instance or ramen -- you'll likely get all the protein you need. Protein deficiencies usually are only a problem in severe malnutrition instances such as is happening in parts of Africa. There is protein in everything including quite a bit in wheat with beans and nuts being very high. In fact, you'll be getting much more fiber which is really good. Nor do you have to worry about combining as so many people say. That started with a theory by a sociologist and has been refuted by many but the medical community picked up on it and enshrined it (just like ulcers were thought to be caused by stress and spicy foods).
Truth is, only the vegan diet has much concern nutritionally and that's with B12 which is hard to get without supplementation (a pill once a week though fortified foods -- which are just a pill in food form -- or nutritional yeast can help). Meatless diets are actually more likely to be more balanced than the Standard Western Diet.
Some really good foods to help you transition are the Tofurkey products. My daughter loves the sausages and the jerky (which is great for a snack to travel with). Amy's does good frozen dinners, pizzas, and burgers too. Some other burgers/patties we like are Sunshine, Dr. Praeger's, and Yves. Field Roast does some good sausage and a roast too. We don't really eat all that many meat subs though and not any tofu. Just haven't found any tofu products/recipes we like. And that's okay too. For you though it may be just what you need until the cravings go away and they will. Lots of people love tofu. One sub you might try is Quorn which is a very good chicken sub but it's not vegan as it has some milk-based ingredients. The quorn tastes best baked and the patties are best usually fried but neither takes all that much longer than the microwave (we don't even have one anymore).
Another great travel snack is the Lara Bar. It's good for many reasons including no added preservatives or sugar. Lots of different flavors and great to have when hungry in a locker, backpack, desk, car.
Depending on where you live you might be able to find some vegetarian cooking classes. Check out the higher end stores, community colleges, and even The Cancer Project (if no classes in your area you can download their Survivor's Handbook which has many recipes and nutrition guidance -- but if they have classes then once you learn it's possible you could then become a teacher). Maybe your mom will spring for the class fees if you make her dinner a couple times with your new skills.
Good quick lunches are hummus wraps in a brown rice tortilla. Spread the hummus on, top with some red bell pepper and cucumber strips, some crumbled walnuts or pecans, baby (or chopped) spinach leaves, salt, pepper, flax oil, toasted flax seeds, and rolled up for easy eating.
Falafel sandwiches are really good too.
There are a lot of others that you can grow into including chickpea pitas with arugula, tahini and chili sauce.
Get some quinoa, and steal cut oats. Both are really good, high-protein and fairly quick.
Start adding beans and new veggies into your world. Have a piece of fruit instead of chips. Try a new produce item you never had before every week. Learn about Indian, Lebanese, Asian, and Greek foods because those are often meatless and healthy. Others can be including Italian. It won't be long and you won't understand why you haven't always eaten these foods.
Happy Cow is a great net resource for finding veggie-friendly restaurants locally and if traveling.
Finally the last two links in the sources are for nutrition. One is a breakdown of the new four food groups and their benefits (on the right side are links to download a handout you can post somewhere for easy access) and the second has links to further information about nutrition and the diet including a Vegetarian Starter Kit and ideas for healthy snacks.
Give your mom a hug. Not all moms are as accepting unfortunately.
Good for you! My daughter was the same basically. Meat, cheese and pasta but she hated how animals were treated so she made the switch at eleven. I followed her within a few months and am very glad. She's since expanded her diet greatly and is less picky than I am now. :)
As far as nutrition, as long as you are eating a fairly varied diet -- more than just popcorn for instance or ramen -- you'll likely get all the protein you need. Protein deficiencies usually are only a problem in severe malnutrition instances such as is happening in parts of Africa. There is protein in everything including quite a bit in wheat with beans and nuts being very high. In fact, you'll be getting much more fiber which is really good. Nor do you have to worry about combining as so many people say. That started with a theory by a sociologist and has been refuted by many but the medical community picked up on it and enshrined it (just like ulcers were thought to be caused by stress and spicy foods).
Truth is, only the vegan diet has much concern nutritionally and that's with B12 which is hard to get without supplementation (a pill once a week though fortified foods -- which are just a pill in food form -- or nutritional yeast can help). Meatless diets are actually more likely to be more balanced than the Standard Western Diet.
Some really good foods to help you transition are the Tofurkey products. My daughter loves the sausages and the jerky (which is great for a snack to travel with). Amy's does good frozen dinners, pizzas, and burgers too. Some other burgers/patties we like are Sunshine, Dr. Praeger's, and Yves. Field Roast does some good sausage and a roast too. We don't really eat all that many meat subs though and not any tofu. Just haven't found any tofu products/recipes we like. And that's okay too. For you though it may be just what you need until the cravings go away and they will. Lots of people love tofu. One sub you might try is Quorn which is a very good chicken sub but it's not vegan as it has some milk-based ingredients. The quorn tastes best baked and the patties are best usually fried but neither takes all that much longer than the microwave (we don't even have one anymore).
Another great travel snack is the Lara Bar. It's good for many reasons including no added preservatives or sugar. Lots of different flavors and great to have when hungry in a locker, backpack, desk, car.
Depending on where you live you might be able to find some vegetarian cooking classes. Check out the higher end stores, community colleges, and even The Cancer Project (if no classes in your area you can download their Survivor's Handbook which has many recipes and nutrition guidance -- but if they have classes then once you learn it's possible you could then become a teacher). Maybe your mom will spring for the class fees if you make her dinner a couple times with your new skills.
Good quick lunches are hummus wraps in a brown rice tortilla. Spread the hummus on, top with some red bell pepper and cucumber strips, some crumbled walnuts or pecans, baby (or chopped) spinach leaves, salt, pepper, flax oil, toasted flax seeds, and rolled up for easy eating.
Falafel sandwiches are really good too.
There are a lot of others that you can grow into including chickpea pitas with arugula, tahini and chili sauce.
Get some quinoa, and steal cut oats. Both are really good, high-protein and fairly quick.
Start adding beans and new veggies into your world. Have a piece of fruit instead of chips. Try a new produce item you never had before every week. Learn about Indian, Lebanese, Asian, and Greek foods because those are often meatless and healthy. Others can be including Italian. It won't be long and you won't understand why you haven't always eaten these foods.
Happy Cow is a great net resource for finding veggie-friendly restaurants locally and if traveling.
Finally the last two links in the sources are for nutrition. One is a breakdown of the new four food groups and their benefits (on the right side are links to download a handout you can post somewhere for easy access) and the second has links to further information about nutrition and the diet including a Vegetarian Starter Kit and ideas for healthy snacks.
Give your mom a hug. Not all moms are as accepting unfortunately.
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