Planning Food for a 5-Day Backpacking Trip

[@deliciousfewd]

I really wish youtube didn't incentivize longer video formats because these short, sweet, and to-the-point videos are my favorite.

[@davidlillecrapp2960]

Just went on a hike in the Tasmanian high country. I always go gourmet for the first night. This trip's first evening meal was pre cooked frozen pork sausages with packet carbonara pasta, fresh broccoli, carrot and a boiled egg. Other nights were mostly dehydrated although I always like to take an avocado with me (and always, always, always. . . Peanut butter!)

[@AniBigAl]

Eric, you do an outstanding job on your videos! I look forward to your tips and tricks.

[@trailkrum]

One word: PARMESAN! Lots of it!

[@torch39]

Excellent briefing worthy of an Add and upwardly pointing thumb.

[@Loompius]

I usually bring salmon for times like these. Couple handfuls right in my pockets. Easy on the go snack.

[@Anvanho]

Great video! I learned some yrs ago, to carry a small secure container with olive oil along, as well. Just have with lunch/dinner. Like your "bring a lime" recommendation.

[@joshnagenmurugiah4531]

Great video. We at the tropics pack differently though.

[@BackpackingTV]

Haha, I'm sure you do! Different needs for different zones.

[@howardmishne4840]

Thank you for the pepperoni suggestion! I was looking for a meat option.

[@creativeoutdoordistributor1962]

Backpacking meal planning made easy.

[@NosyHausfrau]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@Wanderjoe]

Hay, yes we have Do this on my norway trip. Good Video thank from germany. Sorry my english is Bad.

[@DominicBlair]

I’m going backpacking for 6 days in Auyuittuq National Park in my beautiful Canada

[@pgreenx]

I switched to Good to Go last year and love them

[@realizedrenderings]

Love that song.

[@MyKuL1990]

Cool video...I've only been camping a few times but I'm craving to just get out in nature and go camping solo for a few days. This is really useful...I was gonna ask about water, do you take it with you or use a kit or something?

[@BackpackingTV]

Depends on where I'm going. Some places you will have to pack water in with you, other places you will be able to treat/filter water from nearby streams, rivers or lakes. It's something you'll need to research before you head out. Hope you enjoy your first few times camping solo, it's a liberating experience!

[@MyKuL1990]

@@BackpackingTV Thanks for reply, yeah man I'll be referring to this channel once I get sorted. 👍

[@DesertHavaGarden]

Good recommendations! I’ve seen your videos on food reviews, but it would be cool if you did a couple on drink mixes for the trail. Maybe one for hot drinks and one for cold/electrolyte drinks?

[@meatshredz]

Will you be doing any more camping food videos in the future? Would love to give you a sample of my product to see if its worth mentioning.

[@problematic_canik]

What about canned tuna? I'm planning a 3 day solo for the first time and don't have a heating kit.

[@ronunderwood7894]

I love watching your helpful videos.I am new to backpacking and need to find cheap but efficient one night gear.Any tips .

[@matthewbelaski1292]

What about keeping food cold? Any suggestions?

[@colinp5248]

Where can I get an msr cap like yours? Great video thanks

[@darrinsiberia]

if anyone wants to do a legendary Sierra Nevada hike which combines a series of trails and roads and forges new ways to access Tahoe let me know. i have the itinerary planned. but i want to get some sponsorship and do a documentary because it will be a never before done route.

[@1995Braxton]

Where were you hiking in the last part of the video?

[@gerardcurry9122]

That's so cool

[@slamm1t]

Peanut butter, canned meat, sealed cheese, dried fruits, crackers, Sally to cook with.

[@deanwinchester6654]

Good video.

[@lauriejamesmackeson]

If I am hiking with others, would it be beneficial to know what the other members have packed? Sharing lists the night before for example?

[@MyRockHoMama]

Elle Jay yes!!! We usually have desinated carrier So one carries medical supplies and water Other carries food Other carries tent clothing and fishing gear Ext

[@corywcomer]

Great job, Eric! Is this filmed at the Inner Basin?

[@AniBigAl]

WanderJoe, das ist sehr gut!

[@alandavis9180]

What do you pack for a 2 week trip? That is the question and that is the art.

[@anthonyjames5474]

alan davis yes indeed

[@TomFeehan]

Thanks

[@slaw9738]

Another "great commercial" from Backpacking tv.

[@jamieofalltrades536]

I've read that your pack weight should not exceed 20% of your body weight, is this right? If so how would one carry enough food and gear for 7-Day hike? I thought about MREs but they will put me at about 40 pounds of food. Add that to my pack and I'd be carrying about 60 lb with me which is double 20% of my body weight. I'm guessing MREs would be a bad idea for a trip where you are steadily hiking and only camping overnight. I've also decided to switch from a Deuter act Lite 75 + 10 to a 65 + 10 which is also knocking off another 2 pounds. The mountain meal dehydrated meals are only about 2.6 ounces per package, so that helps substantially being that all my foods packed weight is going to weigh under 4 lb.

[@MyRockHoMama]

Jamie Eastman I bring Top Roman or cup of noodles. Light weight and very filling

[@jamieofalltrades536]

Hello!!Goodbye!!! Good point. I was thinking also on bringing instant oatmeal and some summer sausage, and a bunch of Clif bars, along with some M&M's, pork rinds, and other high calorie light foods like that

[@MyRockHoMama]

Jamie Eastman Nutella and pretzels are good too Good energy

[@BackpackingTV]

It's tough to keep your pack weight to 20% when you are doing 4+ days. As you see, food weight is significant. But 40 pounds of food is waaaay too much. Are you talking about the military style MREs? Or the dehydrated food options from places like REI? Dehydrated food is going to be lightest. I like to do dehydrated soups, such as "Darn Good Chile" from the grocery store. Weighs about 6 ozs and is a hearty meal once hydrated. You'll also need alot more calories than Ramen noodles alone can provide.

[@jamieofalltrades536]

BackpackingTV yeah, I'm going.to bring dehydrated mountain meals for breakfast and dinner, and lunch is probably going to be Raman noodles, summer sausage, and a cliff bar for desert., I've managed to get my pack weight down to about 26 pounds for a 7-day trip. I switched to an ultralight tent and an ultralight sleeping bag which knocked off about 7 lor 8lbs

[@lawrencelawless]

How long does the pepperoni last on the trail?

[@edp3601]

Where I live forever...

[@davidketchell5900]

Ok, but do you really need the competing music?

[@philmcracken6590]

I bring salamis too but holy hell does it make me thirsty!

[@Surttyy]

No way he said that a Lime is compact?

[@kfuller1419]

Not the kind of chow for bear country. Good luck getting all that into a bear canister.

[@jetttownsend7996]

That oatmeal has glyphosate in it. I’d stay away.

[@anthonyjames5474]

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[@MintyMiku]

I'm always hungry

[@BackpackingTV]

Well, for someone who loves food I guess that's a good problem?

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

DOOD!

[@TheShift_OfEnergy]

exactly what i needed. im 25 fem. wanna visit norway for a week, my first trip abroad scared but so excited🥲

[@BackpackingTV]

Awesome! I think you'll love it! But I still haven't been to Norway yet!