Keep the water in the pouch, set it down, and insulate it with a sleeping bag or jacket. That will keep the heat in longer, so it will help soften the noodles. Looks good -- how is it?
Nice touch with the insulation. I'll give this a try. I haven't eaten this yet, but for the price, weight, and the high number of calories, I had to at least try it on the trail.
Recommend a dedicated cozy so that your gear does not smell like food and have to go in your bear canister. You can buy one from the website freezerbag cooking (google) or you can make one using materials from home depot. Or use an extra hat (goes on the bear canister). I bought mine, with a psychedelic design, from freezerbag cooking.
Here's the link.
http://www.trailcooking.com/store/fbc-cozy Thanks, man! Leaving for Whitney Monday morning, but this should def make it's way into my pack on the next adventure.
