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80% of this thread summed up:
To keep stuff cold, get a Polar Bear.
To keep stuff hot, get a Hotlogic.



1. Some of our POM meals in HI were fantastic. And some that were great in the past were inedible. And some of are meals were wrong.
2. 48 pack cooler should fit 20-24 POM size meals. If they're frozen for a few days they'll stay frozen in the cooler for days with no ice needed.
3. Fill the Polar Bear with hot water in a tub and let it sit for a few minutes to expand it so it can fit more meals.

Food/ cooking utensils which are easy to bring while traveling
Beef Jerky/Dried Salami (Easy to make a sandwich. Can add mayo packet)
Wraps, good to use as bread, stays a long time.
Foreman.
Sandwich maker. Bring bread and cheese.
Ramen noodle soups, try with cold water, it isn't bad.
Or ask a coffee shop for free hot water.
Oatmeal Packets (just add hot water and it’s a filling meal)
Tuna Packets
Buy eggs and hard boil inside hot water thing

Foods which are easily found in obscure places in the USA
Bread: Thomas bagels, Sara lee bagels.
Lox, can be found in most groceries.
Sabra humus products.
tuna fish, sardines, etc.
peanut butter, jelly.
cereals. milk, if you drink cholov stam.
Fresh and frozen fish. Try cooking salmon on a foreman with a bit of spices. (Tip the Foreman back a little to keep the juice in for better taste.)

Foods which are easily found all over the world
Fresh fish.
Perhaps american canned tuna.
Fresh fruits and vegetables (in IL there is a problem of terumes and meisres)

Seasons Kosher Meals
Seasons supermarket now advertises that they offer travel meals, similar to Pomegranate

Pomegranate M2G
https://www.thepompeopleonline.com/categories/97309/products

From Dan's Banfff TR
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Something Fishy - http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=46759.msg968426#msg968426
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Boneless spare ribs with wild mushroom rice and popcorn cauliflower.  The ribs were moist and delicious, I’d order them anytime in a restaurant.  The popcorn cauliflower was fantastic as well.

Sesame chicken, Chicken Tortellini with pesto sauce, and Balsamic Baby Portabella Mushrooms.  The Sesame chicken was good though it could have used more sauce.  The mushrooms were great and the chicken tortellini was very good as well.

Eggplant Rollatini.  This stuff is unbelievable.  Eggplant loaded with ricotta, tomato sauce, and cheese. It’s probably the best eggplant dish I’ve had in my life.  An absolute must try.

Eggplant Parmesan was the absolute best Eggplent Parmesan I’ve had in my life as well. It’s such a pleasure to eat so well while traveling.

Penne a la Vodka was good, though overshadowed by our massive portions of out of this world Eggplant dishes.

Honey Mustard Corned Beef.  This was a truly awesome mouth-watering dish.  Thick juicy slices of tangy corned beef, it’s a real treat.

Glazed dark meat chicken stuffed with pastrami was awesome.  The couscous and green beans were good as well.

I wasn’t such a fan of the Sino steak as it was a bit tough.

Fettuccine Alfredo was creamy and fantastic.

Baked Ziti was delicious as well.

Lasagna was good, but not quite up to par as some of the other dairy meals.

Absolutely perfect Chicken Marsala though I wasn’t such a fan of the Shlishkes. The grilled Portabella Mushrooms were very good.

Hot pastrami was very good, but just can’t compete with the honey mustard corned beef.  The Garlic mashed potatoes were phenomenal!

Ancho Marinated Hanger Steak had a fantastic flavor though it got a bit dried out unfortunately.  The grilled vegetables were very good.

The Mac and Cheese was very good, though obviously not as good as when the hotel heats it up for you.

Spicy Southern Fried Chicken Nuggets are outstanding.  The seasonings are just amazing.  The only thing I’d like with it is a dipping sauce so it was perfect that we also had the meatballs below!

Meatballs were very good in a tasty sauce.

Mini stuffed cabbage were excellent as were the roasted potatoes and garlic string beans.

But this was what really blew me away.  The Delmonico steak in a red wine reduction was far superior to the steak that you’ll receive in your local steakhouse.  And when a store figures out how to make a frozen steak that is reheated taste better than what most steakhouses serve I’m left completely speechless.  Plus it’s packed with 2 of my favorite sides-the garlic mashed potatoes and popcorn cauliflower.

From various DDFrs -
 Honey mustard corned beef and the spare ribs were delicious.
The garlic green beans were a great side dish.
The cheese blintzes were fantastic
Sesame chicken, Chicken Tortellini

From SF Maui TR http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=46759.msg968426#msg968426
Every single dish, whether a fancy rib steak or simple tzimmes, was absolutely delectable. The General Tso's was saucy, spicy, and delicious

@Yehuda - August 2015:
Great - BBQ chicken nuggets, Baked breaded chicken cutlet, Buffalo chicken wings, Cheese blintzes, Penne ala vodka, Popcorn cauliflower, Roasted potatoes were great.
Okay - Ribs too fatty for me, Fire Poppers Chicken Nuggets too spicy for me, Garlic broccoli, Mashed potatoes
Bad - Roasted asparagus (was white asparagus)

http://yeahthatskosher.com/2014/01/kosher-travel-meals-a-complete-guide-of-options/


https://www.koshwhere.com/en/
Here's how it works:
Use the search bar and fill your destination address (hotel/airport/home/office,etc) , date range and how many guests will eat. View the caterer's kosher certification, select your favorite kosher meals from the caterer's menu for the days you need, choose your delivery preference and make an order
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1660 on: November 26, 2020, 08:38:36 AM »
Does anyone know if it’s ok in HI to grill on your hotels porch with a small disposable charcoal grill?

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1661 on: December 06, 2020, 01:14:53 PM »
Might be going to a 5 star all inclusive resort in Dominican Republic. Can we expect any of the food at the buffet to be kosher?
First time doing all inclusive.
Any chance things like lox or sashimi would be kosher, or ice cream/snacks?
Planning on bringing everything else

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1662 on: December 07, 2020, 03:08:37 PM »
Might be going to a 5 star all inclusive resort in Dominican Republic. Can we expect any of the food at the buffet to be kosher?
First time doing all inclusive.
Any chance things like lox or sashimi would be kosher, or ice cream/snacks?
Planning on bringing everything else
I wouldnt expect food at the buffet to be kosher, but I would reach out to the hotel beforehand, and see if they are able to accommodate you with Kosher,
Ice cream and snacks there should be kosher, with regard to fish depending on your LOR that should not be a problem
Also I would bring my own pan or see if they can use a new pan to make you eggs.
Fruits and vegetables you can eat as well

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1663 on: December 07, 2020, 04:10:30 PM »
I've had the same experience. They also went up in price and are not located near by.
Therefore, we tried Seasons this year and were very happy. The food was half the price and delicious.
Used Seasons (5T) and I think was very pricey (not sure as I forgot to ask for receipt :(, and they substituted a portion with a massive steak, so that could've offset the price), however the food was DELICIOUS, and although I had to order via email, the manager was super eager to please and to make sure we were satisfied. 

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1664 on: December 09, 2020, 12:19:52 PM »
Bingo has a sale right now on the Betty Croker 12inch pizza warmers. $19.99 limit 2
I just got 2.
What are some creative and crazy hotel cooking have you done on these?

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1665 on: December 09, 2020, 12:56:43 PM »
Bingo has a sale right now on the Betty Croker 12inch pizza warmers. $19.99 limit 2
I just got 2.
What are some creative and crazy hotel cooking have you done on these?
Which bingo

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1666 on: December 09, 2020, 01:07:11 PM »
I got mine at Boro Park, but they posted it on Instagram so I guess every Bingo.
The ones in Boro Park are the "Commercial Chef" brand, not Betty Croker, but I'm pretty sure they're the exact same thing.

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1667 on: December 16, 2020, 10:37:57 AM »
Remember if you could do it, someone who cooled tief can do it.
100%, hence why it’s not recommended to use coffee makers that use a pot.
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1669 on: December 22, 2020, 11:22:17 AM »
I've had the same experience. They also went up in price and are not located near by.
Therefore, we tried Seasons this year and were very happy. The food was half the price and delicious.
I have switched to Seasons takeout as well for my traveling. I also don't do packaged meals but will buy reg takeout and then package the meals myself. I find this comes out cheaper and I get as much as I want per meal.

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1670 on: December 22, 2020, 11:25:45 AM »
I have switched to Seasons takeout as well for my traveling. I also don't do packaged meals but will buy reg takeout and then package the meals myself. I find this comes out cheaper and I get as much as I want per meal.
Any way to order online?
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1671 on: December 22, 2020, 12:06:40 PM »
Not sure. Will ask next time I go. Since it's all from Mechys takeout anyways would consider getting from there.

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1672 on: December 22, 2020, 12:10:58 PM »
Not sure. Will ask next time I go. Since it's all from Mechys takeout anyways would consider getting from there.
Would certainly be worth the investment for a great travel meal site.
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1673 on: December 26, 2020, 06:31:16 PM »
Was not sure where to ask this so I will try here. Can the 48 Polar Bear cooler be carried on for a domestic (WN) flight? Is dry ice allowed in a carry on?

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1674 on: December 26, 2020, 06:59:46 PM »
Was not sure where to ask this so I will try here. Can the 48 Polar Bear cooler be carried on for a domestic (WN) flight? Is dry ice allowed in a carry on?
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all

The problem with taking frozen food (I do it all the time, but with ice packs) is that it almost always gets pulled to be hand-checked.  I was told it's because it's dense.
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1676 on: January 06, 2021, 07:58:06 PM »
cooler recommendations besides polar bear ? not talking about those like Yeti.

this brand advertises keeping ice for 3 days.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ALB948G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&psc=1

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1677 on: January 06, 2021, 09:17:54 PM »
cooler recommendations besides polar bear ? not talking about those like Yeti.

this brand advertises keeping ice for 3 days.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ALB948G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&psc=1
How long are you going for and what type of food do you need to freeze?  The important thing is to make sure that the cooler will be as full as possible with frozen food and ice packs. Pre-cooked individually packaged meals will likely defrost faster than taking frozen raw meat.  You can search here or amazon for a rolling cooler.  I personally like the soft-sided ones with plastic inserts.  One person took theirs to Alaska and then used the insert to sous vide their meals.  I thought that was brilliant.  I'll see if I can find the link.

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1678 on: January 06, 2021, 09:37:29 PM »
How long are you going for and what type of food do you need to freeze?  The important thing is to make sure that the cooler will be as full as possible with frozen food and ice packs. Pre-cooked individually packaged meals will likely defrost faster than taking frozen raw meat.  You can search here or amazon for a rolling cooler.  I personally like the soft-sided ones with plastic inserts.  One person took theirs to Alaska and then used the insert to sous vide their meals.  I thought that was brilliant.  I'll see if I can find the link.

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12 hr flight (or 18 hrs out of freezer) in winter time.

mainly taking frozen hot dogs, burgers, chicken nuggets; deli (not frozen). depending on space may bring additional items, but need those proteins to last a family for 2 weeks.

do i really need ice packs? rather not waste space on ice when could be food. i figured a good quality cooler should be able to keep frozen foods mostly still frozen for 18-24 hrs.

buying this one as the brand seems to be one of the highest ranked ones on amazon for under $150.
https://www.costco.com/titan-deep-freeze-60-rolling-collapsible-cooler.product.100706668.html
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1679 on: January 06, 2021, 09:43:28 PM »
12 hr flight time in January.

mainly taking frozen hot dogs, burgers, chicken nuggets; deli (not frozen).

do i really need ice packs? i thought a good quality cooler should keep frozen foods mostly still frozen for 18-24 hrs.
If the deli is going in the cooler, it should be frozen in advance.  You didn't say how long you were going for, but if the food doesn't fill the cooler, you should fill it with ice packs.  A half empty cooler won't keep the food as cold.
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