| If you are going out on an extensive backpacking trip | | | | durable and easy to cook. Anything canned is usually |
| then you will need to closely consider your food | | | | fine. Indeed, canned tuna and chicken is a |
| provisions. Food and water are important aspects of | | | | backpacking staple. They can be dressed up a |
| staying energized on a backpacking trip, so | | | | number of ways with other easy to carry items. |
| understanding the best ways to prepare and pack | | | | Bread can be bulky to carry, and it also hardens |
| food can really help you plan a good menu. Food can | | | | quickly. An alternative to bread are crackers or |
| seem like a hassle, but it doesn't have to be if you | | | | tortillas. Make good use of instant items, like |
| know some helpful advice that can make planning the | | | | potatoes or macaroni and cheese. These cook up |
| food and water for your backpacking trip simple. | | | | quick and are very lightweight. Also, you will find dried |
| Water Tips | | | | meats like jerky are a useful addition to your food |
| To make sure water is safe to drink you should filter | | | | provisions. Zip top baggies are a good tool too. You |
| it or add water treatment to it. Iodine tablets are | | | | can store almost anything in these easy to pack |
| popular because they are easy to use, but they can | | | | containers. Try to pack healthy foods that also are |
| result in the water having a weird taste. One solution | | | | full of energy like granola and beans. Another idea is |
| to the taste problem is to add sugar free drink mix | | | | buying army MRE's or Meals Ready to Eat. These are |
| to the water. You will still get the same benefits | | | | made to be easy to carry, easy to prepare and have |
| from the water and with the additive being sugar | | | | a healthy balance of nutrients. |
| free you will not get the extra calories. If you need | | | | When you are planning your meals for your |
| to filter water because it has debris in it you can use | | | | backpacking trip you need to keep these basic tips in |
| cheesecloth. For a makeshift filter, you could use a | | | | mind. Food and water are your main energy source |
| clean bandana. | | | | and if you are not eating right and getting plenty to |
| Food Tips | | | | drink it can have a negative effect on your |
| You should try to carry food that is lightweight, | | | | backpacking vacations. |