Reddit mentions: The best condensed & powdered milk

Meat/Protein/Milk:
[Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 3-Ounce Easy Open Cans (Pack of 24)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012271RA/)

[Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 5 Ounce (Pack of 10)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IH8ERA)

[Kirkland Signature chicken breast, packed in water, premium chunk, 6 12.5-ounce cans]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YPJKBC/)

[Hormel Black Label Fully Cooked Bacon - 72 ct]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F54QG1S)

[Nestle Carnation Instant Nonfat Dry Milk, 25.6-Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VITI0K)

Crackers/Snacks:
[Nabisco Original Premium Saltine Crackers Topped with Sea Salt, 3 Pound]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WN7DNS/)

[Pepperidge Farm Baked Goldfish Crackers - 66oz (4.1 lbs)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CBCJGE)

[Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers 4-14.4oz Boxes]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G4LRDI/)

[Snyders Mini Pretzels Tub, 40 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MZQM6O/)

[Stauffer's Original Animal Crackers - 4lb 14oz tub]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NC8HS6/)

Pasta/Sauce:
[Kraft Blue Box Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25-Ounce Boxes]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019RLJV2/)

[Barilla Meat Sauce Gemelli Italian Entree, 9 Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2JRNBM)

[Campbell's SpaghettiOs plus Calcium, 15 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GH8IJ8)

[Chef Boyardee Big Beef Ravioli, Overstuffed, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XUJ3RK/)

[Chef Boyardee Mini Ravioli, 15-Ounce Units (Pack of 24)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BCVDXO)

[Chef Boyardee Jumbo Spaghetti and Meatballs, 14.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XUJ47O/)

[Campbell's Raviolios, 15 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GH6X86/)

[Barilla Pasta Sauce Variety Pack, 24 Ounce Jars, 4 Count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQGP20Q/)

[Ragu America's Favorite Pasta Sauce Traditional Old World Style Sause 2 Pound 13 Ounce Value Jars (Pack of 3)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CU5UXC)

[Barilla Spaghetti Pasta, 32 Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00338DSQ4/)

Soup/Chili:
[Campbell's Chunky Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, 15.25 Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 8)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V6L2FK/)
-This product has a drop down that has all the other campbell soups in bulk too, just make sure it still says Prime after you've selected.

[Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request Sirloin Burger with Country Vegetables Soup, 18.8 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029TJTQG/)

[Campbell's Chunky Creamy Chicken & Dumplings Soup, 18.8 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014EW4L4)

[Campbell's Homestyle Healthy Request Mexican-Style Chicken Tortilla Soup, 18.6 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014EOVI8/)

[Campbell's Chunky Roadhouse Beef & Bean Chili, 19 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014EW4N2)

[Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup, Chicken Flavor, 3 oz, 36 Packs]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CUGD9Y)

Bread/Tortillas/Stuffing:
[Stove Top Stuffing - (6) 8 oz. pouches]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BL6ZJ4)

[Bisquick All Purpose Mix, 80 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0028B9ZGE)

[Mestemacher Bread Whole Rye, 17.6-Ounce (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00472672C/)

[Mestemacher Bread Three Grain, 17.6-Ounce (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00471YHU2/)

[Jiffy, Corn Muffin Mix, 8.5oz Box (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NN0J9A)

[Ortega Flour Tortillas, 14.3 Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GGVQFC)

[Ortega Tortillas, Whole Wheat, 16 Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F9TDJEQ)

Fruit/Veg/Beans:
[Idahoan Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese, 1.5 Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3J98D0)

[Sun Maid Natural California Raisins, 32-Ounce (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UKJS68)

[Libby's Organic Cut Green Beans, 14.5-Ounces Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040PUGZ0)

[Libby's Organic Sweet Peas, 15-Ounces Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040Q0TPQ)

[Libby's Organic Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040PWYVO/)

[Libby's Fruit Mix -chunky In Pear juices Concentrate, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040PYG9W/)

[Libby's Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040Q0JWO/)

[Libby's Organic Pinto Beans, 15-Ounces Cans (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040PYXXG/)

[Sylvia's Collard Greens, 14.5 Ounce Packages (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TXF62S/)

[B&G Foods Ortega Black Beans, 15-Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005D6E336/)

[Old El Paso Refried Beans, Fat Free, 16-Ounce (Pack of 12)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00374W630)

Rice:
[Nishiki Premium Rice, Medium Grain, 15-Pound Bag]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NRLAVY/)

[Botan Musenmai Calrose Rice, 5-Pound Bags (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001SAQDT8/)

[Dynasty Jasmine Rice, 20-Pound]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NRG77Q/)

Breakfast:
[Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder, 10-Count Envelopes (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037YXQMA)

[Quaker Instant Grits Flavor Variety 50 Pack Variety Value Box]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027INRDA)

[Golden Grill Russet Hashbrown Potatoes(48 servings)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00470NIOO)

[Quaker Instant Oatmeal Packets Variety Pack, 52-Count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O9WEY2/)

[Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Frosted Strawberry, 36-Count Box]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZXCA2U/)

[Kellogg's Pop-tarts Frosted Toaster Pastries, 24-Strawberries & 24-Brown Sugar Cinnamon-, 86 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008QP5LIC/)

[Rice Krispies Toasted Rice Cereal, 18-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E6GL66/)

[Quaker Chewy Granola Bar, Variety Pack, 8-Count (Pack of 6)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ER1AEE)

[Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars Oats 'N Honey, 96-Count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LTM29M)

[Nutri-Grain-Kellogg's Cereal Bars Variety Pack, 48-Count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LTIDR2)

PB&J:
[Peter Pan Creamy Peanut Butter, 40-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00295IGHS)

[Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 48 Ounce, 2 count]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094IN7UE)

[Planters Peanut Butter Crunchy, 28 Ounce (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R8L712)

[Planters Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 26.5 Ounce (Pack of 4)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DDC3JK)

[Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut Spread 35.3oz Jar]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008IGB0QQ)

[Welch's Concord Grape Jelly 2 ~ 32oz Jars]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TKZ7A0)

Other Stuff:
[Hormel Compleats Meals - VARIETY FLAVORS (6 - 10 Ounce Microwavable Bowls) - Beef Stew, Meatloaf, Roast Beef, Spaghetti, Chicken Alfredo, Turkey & Dressing]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D5WZUFA)

[Heinz Ketchup, Relish and Mustard Picnic Pack, 3 Bottles]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XLOOCS)

[Heinz Tomato Ketchup Jug, 114 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00112AM2C)

[McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix, 24-Ounce Unit]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003OJ0MU2)

[Tone's Spices Taco Seasoning Traditional Blend for Mexican Dishes - Net Weight 23 oz]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P00HXA)

Addon items (Free shipping with Prime for orders over $25!)
[Cheerios Cereal, 21 Ounce (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L1KPV7U/)

[Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal, 21.6 Ounce (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYW1K26)

[Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, 23.6 Ounce (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYW24WQ)

[Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal, 18.2 -Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006W5WAL4)

[Planters Peanuts, Dry Roasted, Lightly Salted (Bonus Pack), 20-Ounce Packages (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JD8Y2HC)

[Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, 30oz]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQTTVY)

[Kraft Mayonnaise, 30-Ounce Jars (Pack of 2)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VMW0KC/)

[French's Classic Yellow Squeeze Bottle Mustard 14 oz]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061EOP0/)

[Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 38 Ounce Bottle]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GFW8C8)

[Planters Creamy Peanut Butter Jar, Natural, 15 Ounce]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DDC3JK)

[Domino Premium Pure Cane Granulated Sugar 4lb Bag]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LAZ8SO)

[Pillsbury Best All Purpose Flour, 5 Pound]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EOTMA6)

[Morton Iodized Salt 26oz]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019N87XE)

[Church & Dwight #01110 16oz Arm & Hammer Baking Soda]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B2W09A)

[Morton's Salt, Mccormick Pepper Pack, 5.25-ounce Shakers]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0005YMEFK)

So we travel between Boston and London quite a bit. What I've done when we've travelled to America (I'm in London) is buy something like this. I have 2 of them so that's 6 portions of formula. We bring an insulated bottle like this and a bottle or two of smart water. You can usually buy smart water past security and the insulated bottle can be filled anywhere. Smart water because it doesn't have any added sodium and most bottled water does (this is super key because babies sodium balance is pretty finicky and if you use water with added sodium, it can cause tummy troubles). I find a thermos the best way because the flight attendants can refill it for you with hot water if you need and in a pinch you can use other kinds of water, it wouldn't be THAT huge of a deal.

When I need to make a bottle mix 1 ounce of boiling water with formula, then another 3 ounces of smart water at room temp. It makes the temperature of the bottle absolutely perfect for baby.

Bring a couple cans of formula with you in checked luggage as formula everywhere is different. If something happens and you get stuck the airline will find your luggage for you and let you get what you need out.

Sure! It borrows heavily from Chefsteps' yeasted waffle recipe, but modified to make it a little more tart and pretty much grab-and-go. for a warning, it makes a TON of batter. But you can always make the dry mix, store it, and use a quarter or half of it at a time.

Dry Ingredients:

• 350g Pastry Flour
  
• 50g Diastatic Malt
  
• 58g butter powder
  
• 41g powdered whole milk
  
• 30g buttermilk powder
  
• 25g Powdered egg
  
• 7g active dry yeast
  
• 5g sugar
  
• 3.5g kosher salt
  
• 2g baking soda
  
  Wet Ingredients: 680g lukewarm (under 113 degrees F) - that's it!
  
  Dry blend ingredients, store in an airtight container for 6 months to a year.
  
  When you're ready to use, just add water!
  
  EDIT: Lol I always assumed I'd get silver'ed or gilded for my vigilante Baratza tech support in r/coffee, but no. Thanks kind stranger! I like y'all better.

Get a dehydrator. Get your potatoes, rice, beans, vegetables, whatever, and cook them, then dehydrate them. Then you can reconstitute them by boiling in water. Include pasta. You can probably buy dehydrated beef somewhere, but as I'm vegetarian I prefer TVP which is really easy to cook, high protein, and takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it with. Here is a really good powdered milk I've tried. Also look at protein powders that weightlifters use. Filling and doesn't take up much space. Also, powdered eggs.

Include bullion cubes, spices, herbs, sauce mixes. You can put all your food together in one bag to mix and match, or vacuum seal them individually to make single meals. I use a system like this either on it's own or to compliment foraged foods like purslane, cattail roots, berries, nettles, stuff like that. Familiarize yourself with edible and medicinal plants in your area.

There are also lots of instructions on the internet for making your own MRE's, with lots of good advice.

You'l be able to custom make your meals, and get a lot more bang for your buck than with Mountain House. If you eat meat, you'll have more options than I do. Spam packets and tuna packets are good additions.

Get a variety, you'll need it. You can't eat the same thing every day or it will get really depressing. Stock up on all the foods you normally eat, rotate them (FIFO, first in first out, use the oldest first). Keep the shelves full and you will rest easier. Get some canned meat. Spam, roast beef, tuna, as the freezer probably won't be working. Anything you normally keep in the fridge or freezer find a dry, canned or packaged substitute that can be kept on a shelf. Get some powdered whole milk, most grocery stores carry it. Get snacks, jolly ranchers or hard candies are best as it won't melt and are easy to carry. It will bring you comfort in times of great peril. Also good for bartering. Get a couple 25 lb bags of sugar, good for a multitude of uses including dressing wounds, making booze and wonderful on cereal. Coffee will help keep you awake on guard duty, also great for bartering. Honey will last forever, get a bunch. The plastic buckets that cat litter comes in are wonderful for storing sugar, flour and other bulk dry ingredients. Just rinse them out, it's only clay.

Pulling a major change in your diet during a very stressful time will be very hard on your body. Don't do it. Prepare and make the shift as gradual as possible.

Unless you have the equipment to process wheat or oats don't even bother stocking up with a 50 gal barrel of the rough stuff.

I really like some couscous, curry powder, cashews, raisins and olive oil. Really filling, easy to make, cheap and easy to feed a group.

The best thing I've made was Khao Soi:

instant raman noodles (without the seasoning, reserve a few)

Khao Soi seasoning (ex. https://www.amazon.com/Lobo-Brand-Thai-Kao-Seasoning/dp/B000ESIDBQ)

dehydrated coconut milk (ex. https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Coconut-Milk-Powder-Pack/dp/B01CLJYZ1C/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=coconut+milk+powder&qid=1557597003&s=gateway&sr=8-8)

pouch of chicken (optional)

toppings: chili flakes, freeze dried cilantro, freeze dried shallots, powdered lime juice,

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cook the noodles, mix in the seasoning, coconut milk powder and a bit of lime juice powder, then crumble the reserved raman noodles on top, toss in chicken if desired then top with the chili flakes, cilantro and shallots to taste. Enjoy your gourmet backpacking meal

Eh, I'm not so much worried about preservatives, dyes, and weird chemical ingredients, but I find that a lot of the time and especially with really basic cakes, it's actually a lot cheaper to make from scratch. A cake mix can cost from around $2.50 to $4.50 (I think? It's been a long time since I bought cake mix) for a single cake. If I'm not doing anything super fancy with uncommon ingredients, it feels a lot cheaper to just make it from scratch. With a little practice, it doesn't take much longer, either. I mean...I haven't done the math. Anybody want to figure up how much two and a half cups of flour costs when it comes out of a five pound bag that costs around $4? I think it's kind of like buying a large container of yogurt and spooning some out everyday, as opposed to buying cute little 100-calorie packs that cost a lot more in comparison.

But like I said, I haven't done the math, so I could be completely mistaken. I'm sure someone will let me know if I am.

Edit: I'm thinking a basic cake like this. No, I don't use dutch cocoa and I mix up buttermilk from a dried powder like this. Fresh buttermilk is a little expensive and I always end up throwing some of it out.

Edit the 2nd: Although now that I think about it, my mom makes this awesome thing she calls Heavenly Coconut Cake with yellow cake mix, instant pudding mix, and some other shit (I don't have the exact recipe on hand), but it is fucking delicious. Think yellow cake with pecans and shredded coconut in a bundt pan, with butter and cream of coconut glaze. Shit is yummy. From a quick google search, this looks really similar.

Most mug cakes will work without egg but will be a bit more crumbly. I use carton egg whites but as a vegan I used ground chia seeds blended with water to make an egg substitute. I have read you can make an egg substitute with cornstarch, a pinch of baking powder and some oil.

For oil I have used apple sauce from snack cups or baby food pureed pumpkin or sweet potato. The idea there is that the oil or oil substitute helps the cake retain moisture. I have also used instant potato flakes to make mug cakes fluffier and a bit moister. Sounds like sending oil is an option for you though.

I have used water in place of milk. It works but maybe isn’t as good. Half & half comes in small cartons and keeps longer than ordinary milk due to high fat content. I image full fat powdered milk or canned evaporated milk would work. Non-dairy creamer?

You should Google vegan mug cake recipes maybe. Example recipe: https://veganheaven.org/recipe/vegan-mug-cake-snickerdoodle-cake/

They use non-dairy milk usually though. Where I live you can find powdered coconut milk in the section of the supermarket or greengrocer’s with the Caribbean products. In the store it is cheaper than on Canadian Amazon where everything is far more expensive than on US Amazon. Coconut milk powder: https://www.amazon.ca/Grace-Coconut-Milk-Powder-Pack/dp/B00CPMJBWO/

Creamer is always important. I love this whole milk powder. Good enough to drink by itself, and perfect for cereal or oatmeal too.

If you mix it strong you get Vietnamese style coffee which I am a fan of.

http://www.amazon.com/Peak-Whole-Milk-Powder-900-Grams/dp/B004K0862K

Ohhh, you are in for a world of flavor then! I LOVE malt. Malt all the things! You can get malted milk powder easily at the grocery store (brands - US: Carnation, UK: Horlicks), with the downside that they typically have added sweeteners. I've been using this which has a perfect balance of malty goodness and milky sweetness without added sugar.

I have tried some whole milk powder - this stuff to be exact, and it was great.

Also, I have dehydrated my own spaghetti and taco meat and it turned out great as well.

PBFit is great too - lightweight option for peanut butter

I can find Bear Creek Darn Good Chili at my local Kroger-owned grocery store. It takes some simmering so it takes a while, and I add some sun dried tomatoes in place of a can of tomato paste.

If you have two pots you can do instant mashed potatoes and Stove Top stuffing as a meal.

Often the issue is getting enough fat content into whatever you're eating. So carrying a small amount of olive oil or ghee (clarified butter that doesn't have to be refrigerated, available at Indian grocery stores) to mix in with your entree can help a lot.
And for breakfast, you can do either oatmeal or GrapeNuts (for a nice crunch, remember to sweeten it a little) but you should definitely mix it with powdered whole milk, which is a little hard to find. I usually get it at a Mexican grocery store, but last time, I tried Peak that I ordered from Amazon and really liked it.

In any case, I like to measure the stuff out into ziplock bags (and maybe Sharpie the instructions onto the bag) because the off-the-shelf packaging seems ridiculously bulky (and likely isn't in the proportions you need).

Yes, I use powdered milk frequently. The most important issue is the kind of powdered milk, whether it's non-fat or not. Non-fat powdered milk is harder to substitute because it doesn't have as much flavor as the powdered milk that retain the milk fat.

This Nido Brand Powdered Milk is a good value because it's 3.5 lbs for only $13.93 using Amazon Subscribe and Save after the 15% discount. That's only 25 cents per ounce, which is much cheaper than all the other powdered milk sold on Amazon.

I feel like living off weight gainers might not be the best, here's a dehydrated shake recipe I made up with a friend that I use whenever I'm camping. It tastes amazing and has a great balance of protein/carbs/fat. Also, it only costs about $1.50-$2.00 per 1,000 calories.

1/4 c Peanut Flour

1/2 c Hot chocolate mix (2 packets)

3/4 c Nido brand Dehydrated Whole Milk

If you don't want this much sugar, you can substitute 2 tablespoons cacao powder for a hot chocolate packet. It affects the taste a little, but it's still good. Also, I use a cleaned-out peanut butter jar; mix the powders with water and you're good to go.

Bacon

Salmon

Pork

Chicken

Shrimp

Ground Beef

Beef

Turkey

Rice

Whole milk

Eggs require you knowing someone who raises chickens. Store bought eggs can't be left at room temp, but unwashed fresh eggs last weeks at room temp. Usually cost $3 a dozen. I live in a major city and can find them.

Sharp cheeses don't require to be kept cold.

Vegetables obviously are perfectly fine at ambient temp.

I get the weirdest looks when all my campmates are eating lousy hot dogs and I'm having taco night with mexican rice and refried beans for dinner. Pancakes and bacon is my go-to breakfast as it's good and filling for a long day of adventures. All you need is "just add water" pancake mix.

I'm going camping this weekend I actually need to start meal planning.

My friends and I formulated a "breakfast shake" for our PCT thru hike. It's hot cocoa mix, Nido Fortificada (made by nestle, basically fortified powdered full-fat milk) and peanut flour. We weren't stoked on eating a bunch of solid food as soon as we woke up so this was an easy way to get a lot of calories and protein in our systems and still leave room for second breakfast an hour later. We usually drank it cold but it's delicious warm too.

Oh, can't believe I forgot this, but coconut milk is awesome and has tons of calories. (You can buy it canned - 100ml = 171 kcal, or powdered, which you mix with water - 10g=69 kcal.) Substitute it anywhere you'd use regular milk. This is different from the boxed coconut milk that's sold as a milk alternative in stores - that stuff is watered down, has fillers added, and most importantly for you, doesn't have nearly as many calories.

If you're looking for a cup of vacuum extracted 6200' Ethiopian Yrgacheffe I can't help you, but my standards change a bit when I'm backpacking. This whole milk powder changes everything. You can also buy heavy cream powder to mix it with if you want a little more fat. I've also come to appreciate Trader Joe's instant coffee. It tastes very similar to actual coffee, which can't be said for all instant coffees. I make a dry blend of whole milk powder, instant coffee, sugar, and a touch of hot chocolate. I don't know if it's a good cup of coffee but it's a delicious, bitter, hot, brown beverage that gets me going in the morning.

Coconut milk powder is a great alternative. You can mix it in directly. Grab a good organic brand that only contains malodextrin from tapioca. The cheaper brands will have casein and corn malodextrin. You can mix it in directly like this brand.

I've been pleasantly surprised with something like this for baking. Lasts ages and better than my usual habit of using half the container of buttermilk and throwing out the rest.

Actually you can get both of those things off of Amazon, at least in a fashion - if you don't get any help on a Wal-Mart gift card, you could try this (links below). Items would get to you in a couple of days, and as a bonus, they are shelf-stable, so you don't need refrigeration - handy for this situation!

Milk, prepared

Milk, powdered

Canned chicken (lots of bean varieties are cheaper, though - full list here, see "Proteins" category)

Whatever you do you can get more cheddar and sour cream pretty easily. Best use for powdered cheese is making a bechemel based mac and cheese more cheesy, but really anything you're doing cheese can be made more cheesy. Also sprinkle on snacks. I'll lightly oil some rice cakes and shake it with cheese powder in a bag, like disks of pirates booty.

I've switched about half of my consumption to powdered milk. (Eat your preps to keep them rotated.) Nestle Nido is what I use. It is actually cheaper than normal milk. If you like drinking a glass of milk you will notice the difference. But for hot cereals or sauces or adding to coffee or hot chocolate it is great. More convenient too.

Carnation Malted Milk is the most popular in the US, regular or chocolate flavor. Amazon, Walmart, most any grocery store.
Ovaltine is a popular malted milk product with a few extra flavorings added in.

Will you be hauling in all of your own water, or will there be water available? If you have to carry your own, it wouldn't really matter how moist your foods are, but if you can get water there, as much dehydrated foods would make for more comfortable hiking.

I'd lean toward the jerky and nuts suggestions. Maybe you can make some soup mix ahead of time with something like this: http://www.amazon.com/WillPowder-Heavy-Cream-Powder-16-Ounce/dp/B00250UD1Y

While it's shelf stable (irradiated, I'm assuming), it would need to be refrigerated after opening. So unless you use the whole carton at once it's just as perishable once opened.

Riffing off of your idea, I've seen heavy cream powder before. Not sure if the processing changes the nutritional content, but that's definitely something to look in to. First result on Amazon, for example: https://www.amazon.com/WillPowder-Heavy-Cream-Powder-16-Ounce/dp/B00250UD1Y

Here are a few options from a quick google search for evaporated/condensed milk.

Just because wiki says that it is found in cans does not mean that is the case 100% of the time. There is always another option, and wiki is meant for a really super generalized tool that gives you a very very very rudimentary understanding of things. You will learn this once you are out of high school. Going to walk away from this now, just stop.

It is dead easy to find here in the American South; in the summer I usually keep a carton on hand because I use a ton of it in the hot months: cold soups! In the winter I use a powder and find it quite satisfactory for baking purposes.

Hmmm.

About the milk. If you don't get any alternatives you can try to order powered milk from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VITI0K

Typically the following list is a good place to start.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Food_Pantry/comments/2cmxeb/quick_question_for_modsthose_who_might_need_food/cjh6qgf

Seconding nuts and salami. Also individually wrapped cheeses.

Powdered fat is good too:

Powdered Butter Fat,
Coconut Milk Powder,
PB2.
A small Blender Bottle will allow you to make Keto-shakes on the go.

Get the powdered version so you'll always have some on hand.

I found it in the baking aisle.

https://www.packitgourmet.com/Vegetables-c13.html

They have a ton of other stuff.

I have used the powder in the below link successfully in dishes that finish with cream. (bolognese, lamb curry...) Requires lots of stirring though.
https://www.amazon.com/WillPowder-Heavy-Cream-Powder-16-Ounce/dp/B00250UD1Y/ref=sr_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519395603&sr=8-11&keywords=cream+powder

Nature's charm makes a really tasty one, i use it in coffee sometimes.

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Charm-Sweetened-Condensed-Coconut/dp/B015SQAQV8?th=1

they also make evaporated coconut milk

Goddammit casein. Thanks for the catch, I didn't look too hard at them. There seem to be others that are vegan though.

Matt Franko's act debunked:

Though he had a simple act, the delivery was stellar. Here's how it went down.

1. The carton contained water and only water in it.
   
2. The cups had the powdered forms of the different drinks he made. If you look carefully, every time he lifted a cup, he made sure to cover the bottom portion of the cup. Probably because they had the powders in them.
   
3. Franko just added water and they changed color. After they sat for a little, they fully saturated and became the drinks.
   
   Links to the powdered products:
   
   First he did milk: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Whole-Milk-Powder-900-Grams/dp/B004K0862K
   
   Then orange juice: https://www.amazon.com/Orange-Juice-Powder-LBS-907/dp/B006JSPE9O
   
   Then red wine: https://www.nutricargo.com/red-wine-powder?language=en&currency=USD
   
   Then plain water.
   
   Then beer: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-Cheries-Powder-Pound-Plastic/dp/B00BBX6CPC
   
   And finally, lemonade: https://www.amazon.com/Country-Time-Flavored-Lemonade-Canister/dp/B00FN6HK9U

Nature's Charm Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, 11.25 Ounce (Pack of 6)

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Foods-Coconut-Certified-Organic/dp/B00M8M2SKS
This looks good...you may find another brand that's cheaper and looks like powdered coconut has 1g more net carbs than heavy cream.

Where do you live? If you're in the US, maybe this is an option? I just looked it up on amazon, so I don't have any experience on it.

Fyi, you can get powdered coconut milk: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8M2SKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WnhuzbEX8H81H

I add SACO buttermilk powder to all my biscuits and dredges for fried chicken. I don't even mix it with water; I just mix about a tablespoon per cup of flour.

Have you tried just plain powdered milk? (avoiding the non-fat variety)

Example: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Instant-Full-Cream-Powder-400-Grams/dp/B004VUJDYE/

On Amazon,,, https://www.amazon.com/Nestle-Carnation-Instant-Nonfat-25-6-Ounce/dp/B004VITI0K/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504711979&sr=8-3&keywords=dry+milk

But most grocery stores should have it.

Oh, I've got another: I have malted milk for milkshakes, and I ran out of milk one day so I tried putting it in my coffee. It was too savory for my tastes.

?

this is the one I use.
https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Whole-Milk-Powder-900-Grams/dp/B004K0862K/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522516717&sr=8-1&keywords=peak%2Bmilk%2Bpowder&th=1

Tada!

Oatmeal or Grits require only hot water. For no-cook, muesli, granola or cereal with powdered whole milk and berries. NutraGrains or Fig Newtons are also delightful and can be warmed if submerged in the packaging


I tend to pack ProBars for lunch for the extra protein boost, but typically I graze throughout the day on munchums. I've found a 10+ minute rest with food will kill my energy for the next hour by bringing blood to my stomach.