What Food Do You Keep While Backpacking?

By Robert Palmer

Backpacking is an exciting adventure, but it is important not to forget the food you will need for your journey.
As a backpacker, you need to make sure that you have enough food to keep you going and provide enough sustenance for your trek.

What kind of food should I bring?
The type of food you should bring on a backpacking trip depends on how long the journey will be and what type of terrain it will take place in. For short trips, it is best to bring lightweight foods that are high in calories, such as nuts, dried fruits, energy bars, and jerky.

For longer trips, it’s a good idea to also pack some freeze-dried meals or pre-cooked items such as canned beans or tuna. It’s also important to remember to pack plenty of water and snacks to keep your energy levels up throughout the day.

What about preservation?
When selecting food for a backpacking trip, it is important to consider how long the food will last without refrigeration or other preservation methods. Canned items can last for several days if kept cool in an insulated bag.

If a cooler isn’t available or feasible for your trip, then opt for items that don’t require refrigeration such as jerky or dried fruit. If you are planning on taking longer trips where cooler temperature aren’t always available, then opt for freeze-dried meals which can be easily prepared with just hot water and can last up to two weeks without needing refrigeration.

What else do I need?
In addition to bringing the right types of food on your backpacking trip, there are also other things that should be considered when preparing meals away from home.
If possible, try bringing along a small propane stove or campfire cooking equipment so that you can cook meals while on the trail.
You should also make sure that you have all the necessary utensils such as plates and cutlery so that you don’t have to eat out of cans or off of rocks!

Conclusion

When preparing for a backpacking adventure, it is important not to forget about the food that needs to come along with you! Make sure to select lightweight foods with high calorie content such as nuts and dried fruits for shorter trips and freeze-dried meals for longer treks. Bring along proper utensils and cooking equipment if needed so that you can prepare your own meals while out in nature!