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mastertangler	04/11/2017 02:21PM   quote boonie: "quote mastertangler: " It has taken me a lifetime to understand that whatever I get involved with I go "all in". And that means a continual upgrading of my equipment. Now I just save money and go for the best right out of the chute knowing I will gradually get there anyway. Fortunately my interests don't include planes, large boats or fancy cars. " This is the time in your life, MT, when you should add "younger women" to the last part. :)" Ha! Yes I did LOL I must admit. Ahem......Yes, younger women would get VERY expensive VERY quickly as soon as Mrs MT found out ;-0
hooky	04/11/2017 03:04PM   quote mastertangler: "quote boonie: "quote mastertangler: " It has taken me a lifetime to understand that whatever I get involved with I go "all in". And that means a continual upgrading of my equipment. Now I just save money and go for the best right out of the chute knowing I will gradually get there anyway. Fortunately my interests don't include planes, large boats or fancy cars. " This is the time in your life, MT, when you should add "younger women" to the last part. :)" Ha! Yes I did LOL I must admit. Ahem......Yes, younger women would get VERY expensive VERY quickly as soon as Mrs MT found out ;-0" That reminds me of a toast that get's attributed to Groucho Marx. "Here's to our wives and girlfriends. May they never meet." As far as going "all in", I hope I never reach the point where I'm going all in on oatmeal to avoid the inevitable upgrade. ;)
mastertangler	04/11/2017 10:10AM   quote hooky: "At some point, the theory of diminishing marginal utility catches up to you and the next dollar spent for an additional bit of awesome isn't worth it. As explained by my favorite philosopher: " "The theory of diminishing marginal utility" sounds great! Not sure what it means but I like it! But it is, of course, just a theory ;-) Calvin and Hobbes.......a fav of mine. It has taken me a lifetime to understand that whatever I get involved with I go "all in". And that means a continual upgrading of my equipment. Now I just save money and go for the best right out of the chute knowing I will gradually get there anyway. Fortunately my interests don't include planes, large boats or fancy cars.
mastertangler	04/12/2017 05:51AM   Point taken.........I can't help but wonder who they are marketing to with $6.50 single serving oatmeal packets? I would have a hard time paying even 1/2 that amount and in fact wouldn't. But I will try it out and see how I like. The ingredients are listed and in order of amount.........cant see why a guy couldn't make it themselves or get something approximate. I eat oats everyday on the trail.......usually just whole oats with raisins and cinnamon. Might be time to shake things up a bit. My only concern is I can see everything settling to differing "levels" in my bulk storage system. All the little seeds at the bottom of my bag etc. etc. FWIW.......REI is "out of stock" on this item........Maybe there is a "secret ingredient" that gives you energy to go further and faster and word is now out.
Mocha	04/09/2017 07:18PM   while this sounds like a scrumptous breakfast, i checked on amazonprime to buy it through them and discovered it comes in a SINGLE serving pouch you just add boiling water to the pouch. $6.50 plus shipping, not eligible for prime shipping and they have it IN STOCK! it ships from Eastern Mountain Sports. now, i love oatmeal for breakfast on trips but not enough to pay $6.50 for one serving. you try it out, mastertangler, and let us know if you think it's worth it just as it is before adding any of your own goodies.
unshavenman	04/09/2017 07:30PM   They lost me at the chia seeds. I hate it when they get stuck in between my teeth.....
mastertangler	04/09/2017 06:09PM   This made top honors in the Gear Issue of Backpacker magazine. I might have to to try some to see how I like it and then maybe make the additions myself. Sounds compact and nutritious. Hemp and chia seeds? Turmeric? And lots of other Interesting additions. Good to go Oatmeal
mastertangler	04/10/2017 06:07AM   quote unshavenman: "They lost me at the chia seeds. I hate it when they get stuck in between my teeth....." Not sure I have ever eaten a chia seed.........But it occurs to me that if you don't chew they wouldn't get stuck.......plus you would save time. Wow, $6.50! Crazy town to be sure for a single serving of oatmeal. But lots and lots of interesting ingredients. I suppose I will have to get some and give it a whirl. Added protein plus some anti inflammatory stuff like Tumeric. Who puts turmeric in Oatmeal? Could be genius and help ease aches and pains without resorting to the daily dose of Alleve which I usually take for the first week. Cant see why a guy can't make his own if its any good. All the ingredients are listed.....maybe even add a few raisins.
A1t2o	04/10/2017 07:29AM   We had it good last trip for oatmeal and we made it ourselves. Steel cut oats, walnuts, dried fruit, and brown sugar. That was really good. If you wanted to toss in some extra ingredients for health or anti-inflammation then go for it, no need to spend an arm and a leg on single serving pouches.
hooky	04/10/2017 02:37PM   At some point, the theory of diminishing marginal utility catches up to you and the next dollar spent for an additional bit of awesome isn't worth it. As explained by my favorite philosopher:
hooky	04/10/2017 01:19PM   For $6.50 a pop, I can add my own tumeric and chia seeds. :) Backpacker mag is notorious for the high dollar reviews.
mastertangler	04/10/2017 01:44PM   quote hooky: " Backpacker mag is notorious for the high dollar reviews." Yes they review lots of high dollar stuff but to be fair they often divide their reviews up.......as in Ultra light, best value etc. etc. They brought the Kuiu stuff to my attention. So far I have picked up the sleeping bag backpacker reviewed but then I also picked up my absolute all time favorite pair of pants (Attack pants) which are super stretchy and look sharp.......I wear them about town and even to church all the time. I also picked up a vest from them. Good stuff.
boonie	04/10/2017 10:56AM   Let me know how you like it MT . . . and don't forget the plackers! :).
boonie	04/11/2017 11:24AM   quote mastertangler: " It has taken me a lifetime to understand that whatever I get involved with I go "all in". And that means a continual upgrading of my equipment. Now I just save money and go for the best right out of the chute knowing I will gradually get there anyway. Fortunately my interests don't include planes, large boats or fancy cars. " This is the time in your life, MT, when you should add "younger women" to the last part. :)
BasecampMom	04/13/2017 09:27PM   I haven't tried the oatmeal. Quite frankly I can buy a whole box of organic Simply Nature oatmeal for 1/2 the price at Aldi - but I have tried their (Good To Go) meals. My review of the Good To-Go brand.