Backcountry Food Ideas

 

Do you find yourself struggling with ideas for food to bring in the backcountry? Then you are in luck! Below are many ideas for delicious eats that will keep you happy and full!

Breakfast 

  • Instant Oatmeal–add a nut butter, granola, dried fruit or chocolate to elevate it

  • Ramen (Who doesn’t love something savory and salty in the morning?!)

  • Pre-made Bagel–add cream cheese or hummus to elevate it

  • Freeze Dried Meals

  • Pop-tarts

Lunch and Snacks

  • PB and J’s

  • Sandwiches–PB & J, PB & nutella, cheese & meat & veggies & condiments 

  • Pita and Hummus–bring carrots for a crunchy twist

  • Tuna packets

  • Salami, beef sticks

  • Dried fruit

  • Protein Bars

  • Trail Mix

  • Candy!

  • Avocados

Dinner

  • Freeze Dried Meals

  • Rice and Beans–yummy protein and you could make a burrito if you bring a tortilla!

  • Pasta with pesto, mac & cheese

  • Ramen–have it twice in one day!

  • Pack in a meal for the first night!