So my friend and I are going camping for 4 days, which i can honestly say i've never done. It's at an event, so there will be food vendors but I can honestly say I won't be buying from them. So we will only be able to take what we can carry, I have a 75L backpack and she has something of the same. No cooler or what not. Now I'm kind of wondering what to bring for food! She's been talking about dehydrated food, and i've looked some of it up, and it seems to be food in pouches now i'm just wondering if any of this is all that healthy? And if it is where would I even buy it? Is it just from the grocery store? help! I need to eat for 4 days and i'm stuck on healthy ideas that won't go bad on me and that won't take up too much room. thanks for any info =)
Weight-Loss Camping Food?
- Thread starter raYne25
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angelicrock
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Actually, dehydrated food is usually pretty good for you. I used to own a dehydrater and as long as the food is only dehydrated it should maintain most of the nutritional value. I would suggest making sure you have plenty of water since the food will hydrate in your mouth and (if you are like me) dry your mouth out.
TrumpetGuy
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Trail mixes full of nuts and fruit are a good non-perishable snack. Be careful with dried fruit though. The drying concentrates the sugar content so it is easy to go overboard. If you plan on doing lots of hiking and physical activities you should be fine. Trail mixes are great for energy as well.
When I camp I like to just take some cereal in baggies and just eat it dry. You may also think about protein bars. They are expensive but they are compact, non-perishable, and will give you a lot of protein bang for your buck.
If you have a way to heat water, think about taking other things as well. You could do rice, or oatmeal. If you are able to take a small compact burner that could really open up your possibilities.
When I camp I like to just take some cereal in baggies and just eat it dry. You may also think about protein bars. They are expensive but they are compact, non-perishable, and will give you a lot of protein bang for your buck.
If you have a way to heat water, think about taking other things as well. You could do rice, or oatmeal. If you are able to take a small compact burner that could really open up your possibilities.
Walmart, in the camping section, carries Mountain House Foods. These are packs of dehydrated meals. Beef Stroganoff, for example. Many contain four servings.
Another option would be to pick up some MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) from a local military surplus store. These are similar to what is issued to our military troops when they are away from a kitchen. They are misleading as they are not actually a single meal, but a full day's worth of nutrition.
I'll second the trail mixes and protein bars as long as you balance your intake with activity!
and an example of small, backpacking stoves:
Another option would be to pick up some MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) from a local military surplus store. These are similar to what is issued to our military troops when they are away from a kitchen. They are misleading as they are not actually a single meal, but a full day's worth of nutrition.
I'll second the trail mixes and protein bars as long as you balance your intake with activity!
and an example of small, backpacking stoves:
Thanks you guys, I believe my friend will be bringing a camping stove of some sort so that will be great. I'll have to check out walmart! Protein bars are a good idea. And there will be a lot of activity going on, there are all sorts of different workshops during the day, different types of yoga and what not, and lots of music = lots of dancing!