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.
Field 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.
Jerky 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.
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.
We 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...
It 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.
Having 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 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.
No camping trip is complete without toasted marshmallows around the campfire. Add a couple more ingredients and you have a mouth-watering dessert: s’mores.