@Glinda - I'm not sure the dried beef is what I am looking for. It might be good on the trail for a snack, but I don't think it's good for mixing in with cous cous and soup or something similar. That's what I was thinking for with the dehydrated meat
@Pamela - I got
this stove and
this fuel source
Also, good news, I've apparently made some friends and I won't be on my own during my first hiking trip. They're going to come with me!!