Basic Trail Meals
I am going on a multi-day hike without a stove, and am trying to think of simple meals that can be prepared with a minimum of (light and compact) ingredients and cold water. My current plans include overnight oats and simple wraps using pouch tuna and peanut butter. Does anyone have other suggestions for good trail meals? I will be hiking in Greenland, so it might also be difficult to source fresh ingredients before my hike; foods that I can easily bring from home will work best. Thanks in advance for all suggestions!
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And by the way, lucky you!
I love planning a whole trip around tortilla meals. Rehydrated refried beans, cilantro, onion, and taco seasoning makes a great burrito. PB and trail mix rolled in a tortilla make a satisfying lunch wrap. Make sure to get really good tortillas so you don't dread them every meal ;) I love whole wheat, so I get a bit more sustenance.
For oatmeal, I always bring cinnamon and usually add a sprinkling of trail mix (craisins, nuts) to make it interesting. Oh, and don't forget to pack coffee and tea! Tea can be cold-brewed in your water bottle as you hike so you have a flavored drink instead of plain water, which can get really boring quickly.
Don't underestimate snacks--a Lara bar or hearty meat bar (I love Epic brand salmon bars) with a few handfuls of trail mix and some water can sub for a decent no-cleanup breakfast or lunch.
It's really nice, too, to pack a boil-and-eat camp meal or two for when you're really starving and want something hot, salty, and hearty. My favorites are Backpacker's Pantry Pad Thai and Louisiana Red Beans and Rice.
Have fun!
The recipes are reliable and tasty. Most are to be cooked, but there are many that can be prepared (partially or wholly) before you leave, then combined or eaten as is on the camping trip. If you have time before Greenland, have a look and see if this suits your trip.
From Kinmount & Axcell, Simple Foods for the Pack, 1982 (pub by Sierra Club) now in its 3rd edition.
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