Beans are the main standby, portable, wholesome, and capable of going far, besides being easily cooked, although curiously enough a great deal of mystery is supposed to lie about the bean-pot.
" Compact" is an adjective, and what does it mean? It means small, easy to carry. This is my cellphone, very small. It's compact. It fits in my pocket. It's not clumsy. It's not bulky.