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Title: keeping milk cold
Post by: lomick1 on April 22, 2015

Has anybody got any tips on keeping milk cold in your rucksack on a warm day while on a day or twos hike

Title: Re: keeping milk cold
Post by: Mourneman on April 22, 2015

Just back from a summit camp during one of hottest two days in the Mournes.one tip is to use either skimmed or semi skimmed milk as it will keep longer than full fat milk.store the unopened half pint( should be more than enough) in the centre of you're pack as this will prevent it heating from the sun.As soon as you get to camp find a sheltered place to keep the milk.

Title: Re: keeping milk cold
Post by: LandyLiam on April 23, 2015

Freeze it first, then wrap in tin foil or place in one of those insulated bags. (note: don't freeze a full bottle!)

Title: Re: keeping milk cold
Post by: Rich.H on April 23, 2015

Powdered?

Title: Re: keeping milk cold
Post by: Darran on April 23, 2015

Put it in a flask with an ice cube of course!

Title: Re: keeping milk cold
Post by: RedLeader on April 24, 2015

I suppose the old Scout trick of keeping it in a river still holds, at least once you stop for the day if there's one about.

Title: Re: keeping milk cold
Post by: Ed on April 24, 2015

Freeze it, or use UHT. Tastes quite bad on its own but as a whitener for tea or coffee its perfectly workable.

Title: Re: keeping milk cold
Post by: whoRya on April 24, 2015

I've recently started using powdered milk and I think it's great.  Mind you I am only using it for a cup of tea.

Title: Re: keeping milk cold
Post by: Matthew on April 26, 2015

Use condensed milk In a squeeze tube. Milk and sugar in one go and no spoiling.