So we all know milk is great tasting and good for you. It's got tons of fats, vitamins, and nutrients. It makes a great meal when you're /out/-and-about, but there's one problem: It goes back quickly when not refrigerated.

Sure it's not hard to take a pint of milk and drink it on the first night, but if you're planning to be out for a few days or weeks, there's not really an easy way to keep milk cold for that whole time.

Luckily there are substitutes. Condensed milk is essentially milk with much of the water boiled off. It comes in cans and keeps for a long time. There are some varieties with extra sweetness added. Both combinations go well with hot drinks, or for breakfast (on its own or with oats). The cans are a great improvement and bump the shelf life way up. A few small cans will last days and can really make a trip that much more comfy.

One thing I never hear anyone discuss is powdered milk. It's even lighter than the cans, and as a bonus, the powder packets are much easier to reseal. With powdered milk you can weigh out a spoonful and tape the bag shut, whereas with powdered milk you're stuck with an open can that can spill.

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