Thread: Light weight food options

My breakfast go to after 10,000km of through hiking is:
100g of either granola or oats
30g milk powder
30g ground almond
30g desiccated coconut
25g serving of protein powder (alternatively, if protein isn't a requirement swap with a tablespoon of cocoa powder)

This makes a pretty big breakfast and is around 1000 calories using protein powder. Lots of fat in the almond and coconut. I just add cold water in the mornings.

Personally I don't think Back Country meals provide enough calories to justify the cost. Fats don't dehydrate well, so you won't actually find they're very calorie dense. Fine if you're just going for a few days hunting or tramping, but if you're planning long multi day trips or thousands of km's you need plenty of fats. Carrying olive oil is a good way to boost calories. Carbs and protein are 4 calories per gram, while fat is 9 calories per gram. Higher fat content equals more calories for less weight on your back.

For lunches I tend to just snack. Calorie dense muesli bars, scroggin mix of nuts, dried fruit eg. dates, peanut m&m's, dark chocolate.