Backpacking Food 101 Masterclass
Backpacking Food 101
Everything You Need to Know to Eat Well on Trail
Available On-Demand
Masterclass by Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN
- Class taught by a backpacking registered dietitian
- Accessible via desktop and mobile
- Available to Meal Planner+ members only
Watch time: 83 minutes
ABOUT THIS class
Are you...
- Planning your first overnight backpacking trip but struggling with how much food to pack?
- Spending lots of money on freeze-dried meals only to be disappointed by the taste?
- Ready to take your backpacking food to the next level by adding homemade meals or giving cold-soaking a try?
- Interested in eating healthier while hiking but aren't sure how?
If you said yes to any of these questions, this class is for you!
Aaron is a backpacking nutrition expert with over 20 years of experience as a registered dietitian and backpacker. In this class, she'll discuss the fundamentals of backpacking food from the grocery store to your campsite.
During the class you will learn...
- Introduction to backpacking food: Why is meal planning so overwhelming, and why do so many people struggle with bringing the right amount of food?
- What types of foods are backpacking-friendly?
- What are the different meal prep styles, and which should you choose?
- Determining which and how food is the best fit for YOU
- Tips for packing food that you’ll enjoy
- Basic fueling and hydration strategies for the trail
- How to follow backpacking food Leave No Trace and tips for reducing plastic waste
Resources included with the class...
- Follow Along Notes pages
- 24-Hour Food Diary template
- Hiking Food Journal template
- Know Before You Go tip sheet
- Grocery Store Go-To tip sheet
- Nutrition Tips for Trail tip sheet
- Hydration while Backpacking tip sheet + BONUS VIDEO
- Determining How Much Stove Fuel to Pack tip sheet + BONUS VIDEO
- 6 additional resources for taking a deeper dive!
- 4 easy to prepare Backcountry Foodie ultralight recipes
on-demand masterclasses
NEW TO AARON AS A SPEAKER?
See her passion for backpacking food on our YouTube channel.
