When planning an overnight excursion, one of the most important things to consider is meal planning. Often times, we are so focused on the gear and the route that we forget to plan out our meals. There are lots of general tips to follow for creating your own backpacking meals (check out my article on this topic), but here are five recipes to get you started. Easy Protein Packed Breakfasts The first meal of the day is often the most important.

For any hiker, one of the critical components of a trip is what you are going to eat. As always, planning and preparation are essential parts of a backpacking trip, and meal planning is no exception. There is a large variety of advice when it comes to what to eat and what to bring, but here are some rules of thumb when preparing for your next trip. Planning: When planning for a trip, don’t forget to spend time figuring out what you want to eat on the trail.