I've seen how you (IC) pack and eat. It's amazing the good stuff you bring. I agree that there should be a combo of #3 & #4. I spend a fair amount of time dehydrating hamburger and repackaging Hambuger Helper and such for main meals. My favorite is Hamburger Helper Double Cheese Burger. I was doing a whole box for myself, eating what I could and mixing the rest with Bernices food for her. This year I'm going to try and split the box into smaller servings. I think I eat to much out there... I know Bernie does! For my August trip I need to get 20 days of food into two Bear Vaults... That's my goal! (BV500's) Unlike Preacher I don't mind cooking out there... I'm just not a gourmet cook. I like it simple... And I need to have plenty of food to be comfortable.