| If you are considering going on any lengthy | | | | Instant foods were you just add boiling water (like |
| backpacking trip, then you will have to think about | | | | instant mash potatoes or noodles) are great as they |
| the food that you will require for your trip.Your food | | | | are light to carry and are cooked in no time. Also try |
| and water are a vital part of your kit, and should be | | | | taking some dried meats like jerky.These foods may |
| one of your top priorities.Having a few backpacking | | | | get a little boring after a while so take some things |
| food ideas will help you to plan a good menu that will | | | | like curry powder and seasonings to spice things up a |
| keep you fit and happy on the trail. | | | | bit. |
| TIPS FOR SAFE WATER | | | | You can also get some really good ready meals that |
| Making sure that your water is safe to drink is most | | | | also just require the adding of boiling water.There is a |
| important, but it does not have to be a difficult or | | | | great range of these from different manufacturers, |
| complicated procedure. All water should be first | | | | you can get anything from main meals to breakfasts |
| filtered and have some kind of water purification | | | | and puddings, and they all come in their own individual |
| treatment added to it. Iodine tablets are a popular | | | | package with instructions. |
| method of sterilising water although they can make | | | | Do not forget to take along some snacks, things like |
| the water taste a little funny. To overcome this you | | | | high energy bars can give you a wonderful boost |
| can buy a neutralising powder to add to the water, | | | | without the need to stop and cook. And of course |
| or you could simply use some sugar free drink | | | | don't forget (G.O.R.P Good Old Raisins and Peanuts) |
| flavouring. | | | | these can be made up of your personal favourites, |
| BACKPACKING FOOD TIPS | | | | things like banana chips, dried fruit, mixed nuts,peanut |
| Carrying lots of heavy food around with you for | | | | m and m`s, and anything else that takes your fancy. |
| days can get very tiring so try to choose things that | | | | These are just a few backpacking food ideas, and it |
| are lightweight and easy to cook. Canned Tuna and | | | | will of course depend on individual taste as to what |
| Chicken is a great backpacking favourite. Bread can | | | | you actually carry with you but I hope it has given |
| be a bit tricky to carry and it gets stale very quickly, | | | | you a basic starting point for your own Backpacking |
| so try taking crackers or tortillas as an alternative. | | | | food ideas. |