| One of the biggest challenges when backpacking is | | | | While backpacking you are going to need to eat |
| actually trying to get everything you need packed | | | | at least three meals per day, as well as snacks |
| into your backpack. It is so easy to over pack | | | | and trail food such as gorp ( good old raisins and |
| especially when it comes to your backpacking | | | | peanuts). Staying well nourished is important as it |
| supplies. One way to avoid this is to have a few | | | | keeps your energy levels up, allowing you to hike |
| backpacking food ideas, just a simple plan of your | | | | further and feel fitter in general. Taking vitamin |
| expected food and supply needs for the length of | | | | supplements can also help as they are very light |
| your trip. | | | | to carry and ensure that your body is getting |
| When planning your backpacking supplies there are | | | | everything that it needs. It is also important to |
| three things to consider. First you will want to | | | | eat at regular times, even if you do not feel that |
| think about the weight of your food and the | | | | hungry. |
| amount of room they will take up in your pack. | | | | Planning your backpacking supplies for any trip, no |
| Second you need to consider your energy | | | | matter how long is very important, and having a |
| requirements for each day of hiking. And third | | | | few backpacking food ideas will start you on the |
| you need to know how many days you will be | | | | right track. So always make sure that you have |
| taking for your trip, and so how much food you | | | | enough for your trip. Try experimenting with |
| will need overall. | | | | different types of food before you go, this way |
| In addition to these three main considerations | | | | you will have a better idea of what to take. And |
| there are a few other things to think of. For | | | | don't forget to take things like high energy bars |
| instance you will want to have at least one hot | | | | for those times during the day when you need |
| meal a day. The other meals will need to be easy | | | | that extra boost. |
| to prepare and require little or no cooking. Foods | | | | Having the right backpacking supplies will make all |
| that can be prepared in their own packaging are | | | | the difference to your trip. If you are well fed |
| great for backpacking. They take up little room | | | | you will feel better and have more energy, so |
| and as they are usually dehydrated, they tend to | | | | ensuring that your trip will be one you ENJOY and |
| be light as well. And by buying single servings, you | | | | not one that you ENDURE. |
| can eat only what you need. | | | | |