Helpful Advice on Food and Drink for your Backpacking Trip

<h1>Helpful Advice on Food and Drink for your Backpacking Trip</h1>Author: <a title="Brian Mcgregor" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/brian-mcgregor/2086.htm">Brian Mcgregor</a> If you are going out on an extensive backpacking trip then you will need to closely consider your food provisions. Food and water are important aspects of staying energized on a backpacking trip, so understanding the best ways to prepare and pack food can really help you plan a good menu. Food can seem like a hassle, but it doesn't have to be if you know some helpful advice that can make planning the food and water for your backpacking trip simple. 
 
Water Tips 
 
To make sure water is safe to drink you should filter it or add water treatment to it. Iodine tablets are popular because they are easy to use, but they can result in the water having a weird taste. One solution to the taste problem is to add sugar free drink mix to the water. You will still get the same benefits from the water and with the additive being sugar free you will not get the extra calories. If you need to filter water because it has debris in it you can use cheesecloth. For a makeshift filter, you could use a clean bandana. 
 
Food Tips 
 
You should try to carry food that is lightweight, durable and easy to cook. Anything canned is usually fine. Indeed, canned tuna and chicken is a backpacking staple. They can be dressed up a number of ways with other easy to carry items. Bread can be bulky to carry, and it also hardens quickly. An alternative to bread are crackers or tortillas. Make good use of instant items, like potatoes or macaroni and cheese. These cook up quick and are very lightweight. Also, you will find dried meats like jerky are a useful addition to your food provisions. Zip top baggies are a good tool too. You can store almost anything in these easy to pack containers. Try to pack healthy foods that also are full of energy like granola and beans. Another idea is buying army MRE's or Meals Ready to Eat. These are made to be easy to carry, easy to prepare and have a healthy balance of nutrients. 
 
When you are planning your meals for your backpacking trip you need to keep these basic tips in mind. Food and water are your main energy source and if you are not eating right and getting plenty to drink it can have a negative effect on your backpacking vacations.About the Author: Brian McGregor is a backpacking enthusiast and author. You can read about his latest ebook on <a href="http://www.backpackingtime.com">backpacking recipies</a>, including six free backpacking gifts at <a href="http://www.backpackingtime.com"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.backpackingtime.com/backpacking_recipies.htm">http://www.backpackingtime.com/backpacking_recipies.htm</a>
</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/helpful-advice-on-food-and-drink-for-your-backpacking-trip-93631.html" title="Helpful Advice on Food and Drink for your Backpacking Trip">Helpful Advice on Food and Drink for your Backpacking Trip</a>

If you are going out on an extensive backpacking trip then you will need to closely consider your food provisions. Food and water are important aspects of staying energized on a backpacking trip, so understanding the best ways to prepare and pack food can really help you plan a good menu. Food can seem like a hassle, but it doesn't have to be if you know some helpful advice that can make planning the food and water for your backpacking trip simple.

Water Tips

To make sure water is safe to drink you should filter it or add water treatment to it. Iodine tablets are popular because they are easy to use, but they can result in the water having a weird taste. One solution to the taste problem is to add sugar free drink mix to the water. You will still get the same benefits from the water and with the additive being sugar free you will not get the extra calories. If you need to filter water because it has debris in it you can use cheesecloth. For a makeshift filter, you could use a clean bandana.

Food Tips

You should try to carry food that is lightweight, durable and easy to cook. Anything canned is usually fine. Indeed, canned tuna and chicken is a backpacking staple. They can be dressed up a number of ways with other easy to carry items. Bread can be bulky to carry, and it also hardens quickly. An alternative to bread are crackers or tortillas. Make good use of instant items, like potatoes or macaroni and cheese. These cook up quick and are very lightweight. Also, you will find dried meats like jerky are a useful addition to your food provisions. Zip top baggies are a good tool too. You can store almost anything in these easy to pack containers. Try to pack healthy foods that also are full of energy like granola and beans. Another idea is buying army MRE's or Meals Ready to Eat. These are made to be easy to carry, easy to prepare and have a healthy balance of nutrients.

When you are planning your meals for your backpacking trip you need to keep these basic tips in mind. Food and water are your main energy source and if you are not eating right and getting plenty to drink it can have a negative effect on your backpacking vacations.

Brian McGregor is a backpacking enthusiast and author. You can read about his latest ebook on backpacking recipies, including six free backpacking gifts at http://www.backpackingtime.com/backpacking_recipies.htm

Rate this Article:

0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)

Re-Publish

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/helpful-advice-on-food-and-drink-for-your-backpacking-trip-93631.html

Article Tags: Holiday, Vacations, Travel, Backpacking, Backpacker, Holidays, Vacation, Traveling, Backpackers

Related Videos
Related Articles
Ask / Related Q&A

Play

The Importance of Planning Your Backpacking Trip

Play

Preserving Camp Food using Tin Foil and how to Choose a Camp Axe

Play

How to Pack Food for Camping

Play

How to Pack Heavy Food for Camping

Play

Cooking Refridgerated Camp Food

Latest Travel Articles
More from Brian Mcgregor

Car Rental Fees to Watch For

By: Jason Kay | 29/12/2009
Car rental companies are like any other company and are out to make money so it is important to know what kind of hidden car rental fees to watch for. Not that these fees are necessarily hidden, they are just buried in the small print or added on with the...

Darjeeling Honeymoon Tours

By: Dolly Verma | 29/12/2009
Darjeeling Honeymoon Tours - Darjeeling is one of the few places in India that compel one to fall in love with their beauty. Tucked away in the state of West Bengal, this serene hill resort used to serve as the summer retreat of the British, during the colonial era. The rolling hills around Darjeeling, full of tea plantations and green sparkle, have made it famous the world over. Darjeeling Honeymoon, Darjeeling Honeymoon Tours, Darjeeling Honeymoon Tour packages.

Kerala Honeymoon Tours

By: Dolly Verma | 29/12/2009
Honeymoon Tours & Packages offer the great tour packages in India like Kerala Honeymoon Tours, Kerala Honeymoon packages, Kerala Honeymoon Tour packages, Kerala Honeymoon, Honeymoon in Kerala, Kerala Honeymoon Tour, Honeymoon packages, Honeymoon Tours, Honeymoon Tour packages, Honeymoon Tours packages.

Come to Cape Town

By: Andrew Regan | 29/12/2009
Idyllic beaches, rambling vineyards and Table Mountain are just three of the defining features of Cape Town. From lavish and luxurious breaks to back-packing on a budget, Cape Town has something for every traveller.

Tips for US Travel

By: Andrew Regan | 29/12/2009
Before planning all the leisure activities for your US holiday, it’s important to address some of the more intricate logistics of travel – such as US entry requirements and travel insurance.

Wildlife Conservation - How Can You Help?

By: Emilie Riviere | 29/12/2009
Imagine a world without wildlife. A world without elephants; a world without tigers; a world without monkeys; or a world without lions. Almost impossible isn't it? We've all grown up taking our wild animals for granted and knowing that, although we don't get to see them all that often, they're...

RV Destinations In Northern California

By: Creztor Tessel | 29/12/2009
Having your own RV is a great way for you or your family to get away from it all and enjoy some vacation time away from our hectic and stressful daily lives. Finding the right RV destination is important but with some many to choose from it can really be difficult to find the right one that has everything you need.

3 Magical Beaches of Mauritius

By: Claire Bryant | 29/12/2009
It is almost impossible to describe Mauritius without using adjectives like exotic, enticing or enchanting. Mauritius holidays do more than just promise a relaxing experience in a tropical paradise - they are able to deliver the perfect beach holiday. The beaches, which embrace the lush interiors of Mauritius, are famed...

Helpful Advice on Food and Drink for your Backpacking Trip

Car Rental Fees to Watch For

Darjeeling Honeymoon Tours

Kerala Honeymoon Tours

Come to Cape Town

Tips for US Travel

Wildlife Conservation - How Can You Help?

RV Destinations In Northern California

3 Magical Beaches of Mauritius

Sale Landing Page Not Converting? Try this Kiss of Life

eBay e-Class - Is this the Best Way to Learn About eBay?

eBay Selling is the Ideal Home Business

Before You Start Investing Stabilize Your Current Situation

Rod Stewart Concert Ticket - See the Concert for Free

Investing for the Long Term

A Solid Investment Strategy

Investing Mistakes to Avoid