How To Pack Food For A Multi Day Backpacking Trip

How do you pack multiple days of food for 4 5 or 6 day backpacking trips? What kind of breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and drinks can you pack on an overnight backpacking trip? Lets go over how I packed and organized my food for a recent 6 day backpacking trip.
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[@benphillips3222]

Months latr... the ichiban is digested.... 😂.. .. Thank yiu bro. Happy trails!

[@MattyOutdoors]

the ichiban was just fine

[@leviamador3287]

Pretty cool how the bear in the background is so comfortable with you

[@MattyOutdoors]

its my hair and gentle demeanor

[@2laughandlaugh]

I'm OCD, and as part of my self therapy I just throw all my food in one bag. I used to do the Individual zip locks for every meal, but it got so tedious I just said screw it....

[@zakafx]

i usually end up with dehydated meals, i divide them into 2 portions with ziplocks with a written amount of water required. all of it goes into a dry bag and compresses down fairly well.

[@MattyOutdoors]

I pack my breakfasts and lunches like that just to make it less hassle when i stop to eat. i dont have to pull out numerous things, just one little bag and everything's right there

[@2laughandlaugh]

@Austin Downing no...but am. Started breaking myself of bad habits formed by OCD. The more of a slob I am...the better I figure im doing...if that makes any sense.

[@bobellamy7120]

Ooo yeah!!! Alpine lake views never get old..

[@MattyOutdoors]

no, they really don't. especially that lake.

[@Westernwilson]

"Can we just admire how bangin' that view is?!" Too funny.

[@walter67435]

My father used to take dried prunes for energy, on the trail. He would give me a couple and say "these are really good for energy." I liked them. So. Went on a multi day backpacking trip with friends, and not knowing that prunes aren't "just for energy" I ate the whole bag at once. This had consequences.

[@MattyOutdoors]

that doesn't sound fun at all

[@Everydaybackpacker]

Great video, beautiful setting. It’s always interesting to see different peoples routines and tips for packing/food. I recently started switching to using a bear canister (I live and play in grizzly country). So I’ve recently had to change how I organize my food. Loved the vid!

[@MattyOutdoors]

i tried a canister, but much prefer the ursack for its soft sides

[@Redsr5]

Gotta bring gummy worms for the munchies lol

[@MattyOutdoors]

100%

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Great views and I am blown away by Pinto Lake. I repackage a lot of my food items as well. Happy Hiking

[@MattyOutdoors]

pinto is one of my all-time favorite destinations. just a special spot

[@shawnr6117]

I've never understood how anyone could eat raw ramen , you enjoy but thanks but no thanks

[@MattyOutdoors]

i honestly like it better then cooked

[@roberttrinies7698]

It's fried,not raw!

[@roofman1978]

NGL thought your dog was a small black bear for a sec lol. Thanks for tips!

[@MattyOutdoors]

ive been told that a few times

[@spineridersinthesky4991]

There are brands of ramen from South Asia meant to be crushed up raw with seasoning as a snack, you should try them 😊

[@MattyOutdoors]

will have to look into that!

[@checkerspotfarm3927]

Love that trail! I did a couple watercolours on trail there at Sunset Pass Lookout and looking over towards Mt Amery. Such great scenery and the rock formations are super fun to sketch.

[@MattyOutdoors]

one of my favorite areas to hike for sure.

[@michaellorenzen8200]

nice Fishbone cap

[@wemcal]

Great video and great information

[@MattyOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@idontwantahandle._.]

I wonder what the weight of that 6 day food load is.

[@MattyOutdoors]

about 9lbs

[@waitandsee9345]

I eat whatever i want as asian. No rules which food for bf, lunch and dinner. Moreover in rain forests there's no such rules. We'll eat whatever we can find from the forests.

[@MattyOutdoors]

if i spent my energy walking around to find food, id have no energ to hike 25+km in a day

[@waitandsee9345]

@@MattyOutdoors i mean i never classify my meals. I put all foods in one bag and eat whatever i like as bf or lunch or dinner.

[@kaileedani]

Thanks for the advice! Dont forget to tick-check 😊

[@MattyOutdoors]

thankfully ticks aren't much of an issue in the areas I hike

[@roymeetsworld1]

Great breakdown Matty!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fredcarter8382]

Great scenery and very informative video.

[@MattyOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ivanjanka2910]

How's it backpacking with your dog? Does it get scared? Do you have to use a foam pad because of him/her?

[@MattyOutdoors]

Backpacking with my dog is awesome. i carry a short foam pad for her to sleep on

[@ivanjanka2910]

@@MattyOutdoors Thats neat! Although my original question was do you have to carry a foam pad because she could puncture a inflatable one?

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@ivanjanka2910 No. I keep her claws trimmed.

[@ivanjanka2910]

@@MattyOutdoors Thanks! I've been wanting to try out going with my dog for some time, but didnt want to risk loosing my mat.

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@ivanjanka2910 just make sure you're 1000% confident in your dogs training. I've seen so many people getting pulled off balance by their dog, which becomes a big problem when you've got extra weight on your back