Wisey's Food Checklist

The more comfortable you are the more you will enjoy the walk, having good food while on the walk is a good start. When packing food consider these tips. Weight is very important when considering what food you are to pack. Pack about 1 kg per person per day. A balanced diet includes more fat and sugar that a 'normal' diet. Buddy-up and share as much as you can. Breakfast Cereal, muesli (or oats cooked for porridge) Dried fruit Bread for toast (plus spreads) Lunch Pre-made sandwiches Crackers Bread (sliced and fairly solid, rye or pita bread for example) Cheese, salami, devon etc. Butter, peanut butter, jam, honey, vegemite Fresh fruit and vegies, only on shorter trips Dried fruit Dinner Pre-prepared packet meals, either rice or noodle based Packet soups and 2 minute noodles Pre-cooked frozen sausages, stews Extra bread to have with soups Frozen vegetables, dehyrated potatoes Freeze dried meals, you can buy these from outdoor shops Freeze dried meats/biltong Herbs and spices, salt and pepper, curry powder Parmesan cheese, for noodle dishes Dessert Instant pudding Dried fruit and custard Rice pudding Extras Powdered milk Hot chocolate, tea, coffee, sugar, malt powder Biscuits, cake, fruit slices Nuts, chocolates, lollies Pancake mix Powdered sports drinks. eg gatorade