June 6, 2018
Need food inspiration for a multi-day backpacking trip for this summer? Don’t look further! This 5-day menu will satisfy your taste buds while fueling your muscles for the all those hills to climb. None of these recipes requires the use of a dehydrator. You will only need to combine dry ingredients. Disclaimer: An effort was made to select recipes that are not too heavy, however ultralight backpackers might have to make modifications.
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Day 1
Breakfast:
- Have a balanced breakfast at home before leaving.
Lunch:
- Your favorite ham and cheese sandwich prepared at home with a few pre-cut fresh veggies (enjoy, these are rare treats on the trail!)
Dinner:
- Oregano, Tomato and Sausage Orzo (This recipe requires cooked sausages, so it is better to do it the first night), chocolate covered cranberries
Day 2
Breakfast:
Lunch:
- Vegetable and Vermicelli Soup If it is chilly outside, this warm lunch option will warm you up!
- Cheese stick
Dinner:
Day 3
Breakfast:
Lunch:
- Seasoned tuna in a foil package with a tortilla
Dinner:
Day 4
Breakfast:
Lunch:
- Sundried tomatoes, rehydrated hummus mix
and olives
in a tortilla
and 
in a tortillaDinner:
Day 5
Breakfast:
- Berries and Granola On-The-Go for a quick start on your last day.
Lunch:
- Salmon jerky
- Crackers
- Dried fruits
Dinner:
- Stop at a restaurant on your drive back!
Don’t forget the snacks!
You can make your own snacks, which allow you flexibility in terms of serving size and flavors. Check out homemade snacks ideas. Many snacks can be purchased at the store, which save you time. Here are some ideas:
- Mixed nuts
- Trail mix
- Granola bar
- Roasted and seasoned chickpeas
- Dried fruits
- Fruit leathers
Enjoy!
By Gen Masson, MSc, RD, CD, CSSD, IOC Sport Nutr Dipl