Food is the main energy source for both exercise and maintaining body temperature, it is important to eat often and wisely when hiking, particularly on extended or physically demanding trips. Hiking food and its preparation also contributes significantly to morale, providing a pleasant social end to a physically hard day. Food can add considerably to the weight of your pack on overnight or multi day hikes which significantly impact your level of enjoyment. Here’s a few suggestions to help you plan your next hiking meal. You can also download my free hiking meal planner here.
Back Country Cuisine Freeze Dri Food
13 CommentsField test and review – I enjoy Back Country Cuisine Freeze Dri food on overnight hikes. I enjoy the taste, have a wide selection of meals to choose from and appreciate the convenience.
Bring on the carbohydrates
No CommentsHiking food should be high in carbohydrate, tasty and easy to eat (not too dry or crumbly) so bring on the carbohydrates.
Dehydrating fruit for hiking
No CommentsMaking dried fruit for your hikes can be a fun activity with a tasty end product. Dried fruit is a portable snack that can also be used in recipes.
Dehydrating meat for hiking
No CommentsJerky is a nutrient-dense, convenient and shelf-stable meat product that has grown in popularity world wide. Making jerky at home can be much more economical than buying it.
Dehydrating vegetables for hiking
No CommentsDehydrating vegetables for hiking can add a great deal of nutrition to your meals. Drying is a long-standing, fairly easy method of food preservation.
Hiking food for day and overnight Hikes
4 CommentsFood is the main energy source for both exercise and maintaining body temperature, it is important to eat often and wisely when hiking, particularly on extended or physically demanding trips.
Hiking food ideas: How to do it right
1 CommentEating for hiking is very different to eating for general exercise. Your hiking food intake has a direct impact on how you fare during your adventure.
Keeping your energy up on the trail
1 CommentWe all have those moments on a bushwalk when our energy levels drop and suddenly that next hill climb feels more like a mountain pass. It’s at that time you need to shove your hands...
Lightweight food for hiking
No CommentsIt is important to get the food equation right for long multi day hikes. Having plenty of food to eat is not only important for energy and nutritional requirements but also for morale.
Nutritious and delicious trail mix recipes
2 CommentsHaving a nutritious trail mix up your sleeve is a great way to stay energised in the outdoors. When you mix it right, you’ve got a lightweight snack that is filled with nutrients and ready...
Snack regularly
No CommentsSnack regularly while hiking. Small snacks often will keep your energy level up rather than waiting for a big lunch meal after you’ve emptied your body’s reserves.
The ultimate s’mores recipes
No CommentsNo camping trip is complete without toasted marshmallows around the campfire. Add a couple more ingredients and you have a mouth-watering dessert: s’mores.
What factors influence calorie burn while hiking?
No CommentsDo you want to know why calorie burn and energy expenditure varies from person to person and trail to trail?
