VEGGY'TANS - Appalachian Trail

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#21

Thanks, Dawgtrekker, for starting this discussion, and to everyone for your helpful ideas. I myself am not a vegetarian, but am rather picky and don’t like many of the freeze-dried meals, and I also don’t like jerky or canned meat, and have yet to find a protein bar I like. So I’m always looking for alternative ways to add protein to my backpacking diet.

Adding high-protein dry cereal to your trail mix can help up your protein in-take. I really like Barbara’s Bakery cereals.

I agree that nuts and seeds are a great source of protein on the trail. They also provide you with healthy fats. I was very upset when a bear took a bite out of my can of almonds I was carrying in my 2001 AT thru-hike attempt.

Rachel Bearbait

#22

the majority of the “vegans” will dump those habits once they get out of the idealistic 20’s.

Myself? I’m healthy. If I’m not, then oh well. I’m living life as if every day is my last. No regrets, and that includes eating steak and other things with faces.

a non mouse

#23

And like many ill people I have spoken with, that attitude had prevailed. You figure it out. Unfortunately, our eating habits have what is called a long tail, meaning that the impact of our choices will not be seen until its too late.

I’m not trying to change the world; everyone has a choice. But again, look at the people around you, your family, older friends, etc. How close do your eating habits parallel? Ultimately, its up to you, dude…

Take it or leave it.

Dawgtrekker

#24

Riiiiight.

OK. Whatever. You’re a freak, just like all the rest of the feel good, granola, tree hugging vegan freaks.

In the end, I’ll be 50 and die and will have experienced more than you will have becuase you limit yourself.

no limits, no stress.

a non mouse

#25

What is it about the anonymity of the internet that brings out the worst in people? It’s sad that this forum is constantly interrupted by people whose only contribution is their ability to sling insults.

Chipper

#26

a non mouse is right. I am a tree hugger, I love granola (another good trail food), and I feel good (well, better than good). He is a good guy, who has a lot of better things to do than what he has been doing on this thread. While he might not be a good fortune teller, he certainly is observant. But I personally eat meat. Just not on the trail. Plants have faces too. I’ve seen them. They just don’t resemble ours. But who really cares what I eat? One things for sure -I’m a total freak, and proud of it. Thanks, a non-mouse, for bringing those attributes to light. Peace, bro! PS: can you give me a link for your journals, so I can read about your hikes? :boy

Tha Wookie

#27

I understand. I know we are all invincible! Thanks for unintentional reinforcement.

Out.

Dawg

#28

I was brought up in an italian household where there were always meatballs; sausauges; salami; etc around; so obviously i wasn;t raised vegitarian. My sister; during her rebellious teen years; started to eat more and more vegitarian and now is a complete one. I dont understand it; but I respect it. In the beginning it was a bit freaky; thank god for Subway. Only place I could take her if I was out somewhere with her and she was hungry and I was hungry. I wasn’t a big subway fan to begin with but I’ve adapted. what was my point again? oh yeah.

I’ve had alot of good veggy chili’s and other things on the trail; and i’ve tried some other things that unless i was starving I don’t know if i would eat again. And if i hike a pack of hot dogs and buns out of town; and someone wants one; I dont do a “omg; your a vegitarean eatting a hot dog dance” and make them do handstands to get one. They get a stick and a bun; and let em enjoy. The trail is about hiking your own hike. That means eating your own meals; or snacks; or whatever. It’s supposed to be a totally guilt free experience (within moral boundries; of course). You want to try real moonshine? go for it (god; its awful). Late night hotdogs are a treat when u aren’t expecting them. I bought Salt Pork in 02 and ate it. It was pretty tasty actually. Fried it up during sunset on top of SIler Bald day after Easter 1st day out of Franklin NC. to die for. THe stars were so pretty that night.

I guess what Im trying to say is don’t dismiss something you haven’t tried (for all us omnivores). Beef jerky and foilpacked tuna is great; but there are good alternatives. Being out there for me is about learning; enjoying meeting new people; and just being there. so pass the salted roasted soy beans please. And i’ll take 3 cards and raise you 4 raisins.

Big Boy

#29

And I call ya.

Dawg

#30

couldn’t resist having my say - I’m 40, have been vegan for 9 years, and have done one long distance trail vegan and one vegetarian.

and i dont understand why people feel the need to pass judgement on other people’s choices. there are plenty out there who would call all of us hiker-types freaks, and some people don’t like it that others prefer country music, or hip-hop, or getting up at the crack of dawn.

it would be nice to keep the forum for what it is supposed to do - give people feedback and advice on their backpacking questions. leave the preaching for the churches.

c2chiker