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.
When planning breakfast for hiking it’s important to choose foods that are lightweight, non-perishable, and provide sustained energy. Here’s some great breakfast ideas.
Chili con carne has become a popular choice among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts as a convenient, nutritious, and comforting meal option while on the trail.
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.
Maintaining your energy and nourishment on the trail can be a challenge, especially on overnight or multi-day hikes. That’s where freeze dried food comes to the rescue.
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.
Lunch during a day, overnight or multi-day hike should be nourishing, energy-packed, and easy to prepare on the trail. Here are some great hiking lunch ideas.
You can dehydrate a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, meats, and even complete dishes like stews, pasta or chili. Here’s a simple hiking stew recipe to try.
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.