The food you pack into the back country is going to be your main source of nutrients that keeps your blood pumping for the duration of your trip and you want to make sure that it is full of protein, carbs, and vitamins. When you are hiking up hills and down vast Vally's it is essential that your body get the full amount of nutrients needed. So I am going to tell you what I bring on my trips. Why I bring them and what they provide for the body. Also I am going to tell you some recipes that can be whipped up off of a Back country stove.
If you like to mix it up a little bit and are tired of frieze dried meals in a bag then this menu is perfect for you.
BREAKFAST
A very nice addition to any camping/hiking trip is a well rounded meal. Some of us need the extra boost in the morning and some of us don't. If you are a person who does need a nice meal early then we have the best one for you. The meal consists of oatmeal grains and some dried nuts. you heat a pan up so that it is more than hot to the touch and pour in some butter. Make sure it is melted and then add in some brown sugar. White sugar can also work. Next you will to add in the oatmeal grains, granola grains and the nuts. After theses have cooked up you can throw in some raisins, Mellon, mango, or what ever you like. Serve hot or cold.
Fruit!!!!
Remember that when you are on the trail staying hydrated is very important! If the fruit you are going to use is dried make sure you soak them in water first so that they have a little time to rehydrate. The juice from the water is good to drink after hydration. Doing this does a number of thing like help with digestion and prevent the dried fruit from draining water that is in your system. Also if you are eating dried fruit drink alot of water!!
LUNCH
when on the trail most don't like to stop to cook and eat a meal. For this fact I have chosen a snack that many can relate to and one that will be fast and convenient . Trail mix is a very popular item that many bring with them but one that can have a variety of mixtures. The one that I prefer to most is one that will offer the protein, carbs, and nutritional balance that is needing during a long hike. To get protein you should add peanuts, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, or any other nut that will offer the nice protein boost. Now getting your fix of carbs can be easy or hard. You can add some dried crackers or add some crutons. The nutrients all come from fruit's! Dried apples, mango's, pears, strawberry's, Orange's, etc. But what it really comes down to is you finding what you like to eat and mixing it up to give you a well balanced trail snack. Just remember that your body is a well oiled machine and requires a well balanced fuel.
DINNER
If you like to mix it up a little bit and are tired of frieze dried meals in a bag then this menu is perfect for you.
BREAKFAST
A very nice addition to any camping/hiking trip is a well rounded meal. Some of us need the extra boost in the morning and some of us don't. If you are a person who does need a nice meal early then we have the best one for you. The meal consists of oatmeal grains and some dried nuts. you heat a pan up so that it is more than hot to the touch and pour in some butter. Make sure it is melted and then add in some brown sugar. White sugar can also work. Next you will to add in the oatmeal grains, granola grains and the nuts. After theses have cooked up you can throw in some raisins, Mellon, mango, or what ever you like. Serve hot or cold.
Fruit!!!!
Remember that when you are on the trail staying hydrated is very important! If the fruit you are going to use is dried make sure you soak them in water first so that they have a little time to rehydrate. The juice from the water is good to drink after hydration. Doing this does a number of thing like help with digestion and prevent the dried fruit from draining water that is in your system. Also if you are eating dried fruit drink alot of water!!
LUNCH
when on the trail most don't like to stop to cook and eat a meal. For this fact I have chosen a snack that many can relate to and one that will be fast and convenient . Trail mix is a very popular item that many bring with them but one that can have a variety of mixtures. The one that I prefer to most is one that will offer the protein, carbs, and nutritional balance that is needing during a long hike. To get protein you should add peanuts, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, or any other nut that will offer the nice protein boost. Now getting your fix of carbs can be easy or hard. You can add some dried crackers or add some crutons. The nutrients all come from fruit's! Dried apples, mango's, pears, strawberry's, Orange's, etc. But what it really comes down to is you finding what you like to eat and mixing it up to give you a well balanced trail snack. Just remember that your body is a well oiled machine and requires a well balanced fuel.
DINNER
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