Tried a few of the mountain house and mre types. Some were OK but I'd prefer a thermos of soup and a sandwich. Most of time I just go the sandwich and snack route. November/December days are pretty short anyway, start off with a decent meal before heading out and a snack or 2 during the day is plenty IMO.
that's always been my approach - huge "real" breakfast and then snacks during the day
but my area has seen what appears to be a pretty good EHD die off, especially mature bucks
so part of my rational this year is that I'd like a distraction from the boredom of what I suspect might be day long sits of not seeing anything approaching a shooter - and for something new to do and plan for in general - so that I have knowledge/options in the future
I can't seem to turn off the "researcher/explorer" part of my brain :;:huh