What food to bring on a multi day hike?

For a Hike or Day Trip

Trail mix.

Nuts, seeds, nut-based bars or nut butter packs.

Dried or freeze-dried fruits and veggies.

Energy bars, chews or gels.

Granola or granola bars.

Ready-made tuna salad pouches.

Whole-grain tortillas.

Poultry, salmon or meat jerky.

LUNCH

Beef Jerky and Dried Meat. Beef jerky, salami and tuna are my favorite non-cook meats for the trail.

Tuna and Salmon. Tuna is probably the most popular meat of choice for thru-hikers.

Cheese.

Tortillas. Bread can be too bulky and fluffy for backpacking.

Greenbelly Meals. We love ’em.

Bagels.

Crackers.

Most vegetables, with the exception of onions, mushrooms and tomatoes, should be blanched briefly before being dehydrated to limit discoloration and the risk of food-borne illnesses. You can dehydrate tomatoes, carrots, beets, greens, beans, squash, onions, peas, celery, corn, pumpkin and broccoli with good results.

Buy or make your own ice packs prior to leaving.

Cool food prior to leaving.

Freeze items that can be frozen at home prior to leaving.

Keep loose ice (cubes) in a separate container, such as a freezer bag.

Evenly distribute the ice packs and frozen food items as much as possible when you pack your cooler.

References.

In the fridge or cooler

eggs.

bacon.

hot dogs We cook these on marshmallow roasting sticks over the campfire.

fruit (apples, oranges, pears, berries, melon)

vegetables (carrots, onions, peppers, cucumber, tomatoes)

yogurt.

cheese.

cream cheese.

Here are the 10 best foods to bring camping.

Dehydrated Foods. A personal favorite of mine is the Mountain House brand.

Trail Mix, Nuts, and Bars. PIN IT.

Instant Mac & Cheese and Cup Noodles. PIN IT.

Chili. PIN IT.

Beef Jerky and Dried Fruits.

Instant Coffee Packets & Tea Bags.

Sandwich-Making Materials.

S’mores Ingredients.

Family Camping Checklist

CAMPSITE GEAR.

Tent, poles, stakes.

Tent footprint (ground cover for under your tent)

Extra tarp or canopy.

Sleeping bag for each camper.

Sleeping pad for each camper.

Repair kit for pads, mattress, tent, tarp.

Pillows.

Updated Ten Essential “Systems”

Navigation (map and compass)

Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)

Insulation (extra clothing)

Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)

First-aid supplies.

Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)

Repair kit and tools.

Nutrition (extra food)

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