[Paddlewise] Foods That Don't Need Cooking

Andy Knapp writes:> Often when flying, the 
> destination is a warm weather paddling area, and an additional option is to
> dispense with a stove entirely, and use foods that don't need cooking. This
>  won't work for caffeine addicts, though. 
Hey, Andy, don't discount chocolate-covered coffee beans!  

Some US infantry units on patrol use non-cooked foods for several weeks at a
time, even in cold weather, to reduce the chance of detection by infrared.
Apparently there is no physiological need for warmed food.   

For many, the delights of boat-tripping over backpacking include the ability
to tote heavy-duty hardware like Dutch Ovens.  I've enjoyed the luxury of a
double-burner Coleman propane stove, with refillable tank and attached raised
lantern.  

But, the weight and bulk saved by dropping stove, fuel and pots, would be
significant.  More so for super-light trips like a multi-day jaunt in a
whitewater boat, or a Klepper adventure by subway and bus.  And if you wanted
to log 50+ mile days for some reason, it would save a lot of time.

Let's see, we already make bruschetta.... No problem with wine... That great
granola with dried strawberries.  Or fresh strawberries.  

What are your favorite gourmet non-cook foods?  Has anyone tried, say, a four-
day trip without cooking?
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