Protein Powders

[essgee23]

I've got a couple of these little sachets laying around that mustve been free on various magazines etc.

Only small-30gm. But packing 113kcal and 24g of protein per pack.

They're light, maleable and small so can be wedged into small pocket spaces on BOBs etc.

Are these things worth me saving up?or is there a big negative that I'm overlooking?

[lightningxl]

Could be good for ultra light weight BoB food - what do they taste like?

[itsybitsy]

If you're bugging out, then you're going to need a lot more than 113 calories worth of food per meal. Perhaps they could be utilised as a snack between meals, however, and as they are light and small they won't take up much room, so a few chucked in the BOB wouldn't hurt. But do they require milk or water to mix?

[essgee23]

the ones i have requires water, and havent tasted them yet.

i have vanilla and chocolate flavours.

was just thinking for the size of a packet of gum - would be a good addition. certainly wouldnt be the only calories/nutrition in the BOB.

however im just starting out here so creating first GHB and BOB, think illl keep eye open for more freebies like these and add them in, might even be good if car gets snowed in or something for some fluid/food combo.

just noticed they have a fair bit of sodium in - obvious positives and nefatives there, not too much to be worried so think the positives win there

[Trish52]

I drink protein shakes for the gym, I wouldn't really recommend them for meal replacement unless you're actually trying to lose weight... They don't really pack many calories. I guess theres no harm in having it in there ontop of your other stuff because a little is better than eating nothing I suppose

[st3vi3]

I have about 10 ronnie coleman samples, I keep in my bag at all times seem to last. I hve few other brands, as long they sealed and not wet they last, how long im not sure. As for taste, you grow in to it lol some are hard to take others are fine. I add fruit drinks to mine with blended fruits to help. just the powder and water gets boring

[nickdutch]

Is there a way of cooking it? you know, like

making up a light gravy as a soup but with

1/2 a scoop of soya protein in it for the protein component,

and maybe a teaspoon of honey for the energy and

a teaspoon of coconut oil for the fat component and with

a pinch of salt to stop it from tasting ghastly?

Ive never tried it that way

[Ejcb]

Protein supplements, although relatively low in calories, are useful to help repair muscle or speed healing where other sources such as meat are unobtainable or would require calorific expenditure to obtain in the first place!

I used to mix with oats and microwave to make a cake, just mixed up the daily chore of getting my protein fix :/

[Ejcb]

With that in mind, an all in one powder containing protein, complex carbs and branch chain amino acids wouldn't be a terrible idea.

Energy and recovery... High numbers of useful calories per gram.

The downsides in a survival situation could be stomach upset and this loss of fluid, as some experience such effects with liquid supplements.

However in an instance where solid food may be inappropriate due to dental problems - then having a nutritious liquid supplement could be a lifesaver...

[essgee23]

Sounds like an idea. I will try it.

Would rather get some wild berries to mix it when in pack. But suppose that just means a summer and autumn use.

Wonder if horlicks and hot water would be any good for a sleeping bag warmer and protein rebuilder fix.