r/WildernessBackpacking • u/footsieMcghee404 • 5d ago

hardtack: better than ramen?

I recently made a batch of hardtack (also called ship's biscuits) and immediately thought of how it could be used on trail. Hardtack was an unleavened bread used by sailors and soldiers due to its ability to be stored for long periods. How I would use it is to carry a bit of dry bouillon, and simmer the hardtack in the bouillon water until it's edible. This has some advantages over ramen: 1: it is usually whole grain. 2: it has no additives or preservatives. Has anyone brought hardtack camping before? How did you use it?

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u/TheBimpo 5d ago

That’s completely subjective. Neither is exactly a nutritional fortress.

Ramen can be modified with lots of different ingredients and is one of my favorite trail meals. Found some ramps or mushrooms on the trail? Into the soup.

Hardtack boiled in stock sounds like a prison meal to me, but if you prefer it, HYOH.

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u/UtahBrian 5d ago

> Found some ramps or mushrooms on the trail?

Dangerous to eat random mushrooms.

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u/Dirty_Gnome9876 5d ago

There are old mushroom hunters and there are bold mushroom hunters. There are no old bold mushroom hunters.