Backpacking Meal Planner
Backpacking Meal Planner Memberships
Our Meal Planner is Guaranteed to Save You Time & Money!
"Yesterday was the first time I used your meal planner feature to create my own with your recipes and I LOVE it! Having the water and oils quantities listed in the nutritional count was a surprising and most appreciated find! This will be our first thru hike and we are leaning heavily on your nutrition guidance and are very grateful for you."
Deborah A.
Spending too much time planning and shopping for your hikes?
Our Meal Planner lets you easily incorporate our 200+ recipes, your own recipes, and hundreds of commercial foods into fully customizable plans. It then generates a shopping list, eliminating the hassle of planning, shopping, and recipe creation. Additionally, we provide 40+ sample meal plans and customizable templates to kickstart your journey.
Why Our Meal Planner?
- 40 Trail-tested Sample meal plans
- Crafted by a Dietitian and Backpacking Expert
- Effortlessly Adjust Meals in Your Plan
- Automated Nutritional Tracking for Trail Success
- Incorporate 1000+ Commercial Food Options
- Generate Shopping Lists Based on Your Plan
- Limitless Plan Customization
Quick Video Tutorial
Watch a Live Demo of Our Meal Planner.
Hear From Our Members
Read Testimonials About Using Our Meal Planner.
Meal Planner
Membership Benefits
New Recipe
Every Month
Customizable Meal Planner
Community Forums
Masterclasses
Meal Planner+ Only
15-Minute Call
Troubleshoot with Aaron
Recipe
Membership Subscription-
200+ Ultralight Backpacking Recipes
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New Recipes Added Monthly
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Complete Nutrition Profile & Dry Weight
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Metric & US Customary Measurements
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Adjustable Serving Sizes
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Printable Field Instruction Labels
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Search & Filter Recipes by Preferences
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Hiking Calorie Calculator
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$100's Worth of Discount Codes
Meal Planner
Membership Subscription-
All Recipe Features Plus...
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Favorite Recipes Collection
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Create Unlimited Multi-Day Meal Plans
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43 Days of Dietitian-Created Meal Plans
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100's of Commercial Meals & Snacks
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Auto-Generated Shopping Lists
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Dietitian-moderated Forums
Meal Planner+
Membership Subscription-
All Meal Planner Features PLUS...
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Live Monthly Video Q&A with Aaron
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On-Demand Masterclasses $120 value
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Backpacking Food 101
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Don't Just Eat, Eat Well
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High Altitude & Cold Weather Nutrition
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Ultralight Meal Planning
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Nutrition for the Bariatric Backpacker
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Mastering Backpacking with Diabetes
Recipe
Membership
Meal Planner Membership
Meal Planner+
Membership
230+ Dietitian-Created Ultralight Recipes
New Recipes Added Monthly
Complete Nutrition Profile & Dry Weight
Metric & US Customary Measurements
Adjustable Serving Sizes
Field Instruction Labels for Packaging
Search by Ingredients & Sort by Calories per Ounce
Filter by Special Diet, Meal Type, Meal Prep, & More
Suggested Recipes Using Similar Ingredients
Meal Planner
Hiking Calorie Calculator
Favorite Recipes Collection
Create Unlimited Custom Meal Plans
Meal Plans Auto-Tabulate Daily Nutrition Profile
100’s of Commercial Meals & Snacks
Shopping Lists Auto-Generated & Mobile-Friendly
3-Day, 5-Day, & 7-Day Meal Plan Templates
43 Sample Meal Plans Weighing Less than 2 lbs per Day
Community Forums
Dietitian Moderated Forums
Hiker to Hiker Discussions
On-Demand Masterclasses – $120 value!
Backpacking Food 101
Don’t Just Eat, Eat Well – How to Avoid Hitting the Wall
High Altitude & Cold Weather Nutrition
Ultralight Meal Planning
Nutrition for the Bariatric Backpacker
Mastering Backpacking with Diabetes
Backpacking Food & Gear Discounts
Enjoy discount codes from our partners
Why Our Meal Planner?
Don’t waste time creating spreadsheets when we’ve already done the work for you!
- We keep nutrition profiles up to date
- We add new foods for you
- Add everything to your shopping list with a single click
- Update your Serving Sizes and watch the nutrition facts automatically update
Test Drive a Sample Recipe
Try this Foodie fan favorite!
Need a little more help?
On-Demand Masterclasses included with Meal Planner+ Memberships
Recipes that Fit Your Adventure & Diet
Freezer-Bag Style
Freezer-Bag Style
225 Recipes
No Cook Recipes
Cold Soak Recipes
135 Recipes
Dehydrator Not Required
Dehydrator Not Required
201 Recipes
Dietary Preferences
Vegan & Vegetarian
Dietary Preferences
113 - Vegan
219 - Vegetarian
Special Diets
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Bariatric-Friendly
Reflux-Friendly
Low Sugar
Low Sodium
Special Diets
180 - Gluten-Free
126 - Nut-Free
37 - Bariatric-Friendly
45 - Reflux-Friendly
166 - Low Sugar
73 - Low Sodium
225 Freezer-Bag Style
135 No Cook Recipes
201 Dehydrator Not Required
Dietary Preferences
113 Vegan
218 Vegetarian
Special Diets
180 Gluten-Free
126 Nut-Free
37 Bariatric-Friendly
45 Reflux-Friendly
166 Low Sugar
73 Low Sodium
Feeling Overwhelmed by Planning?
Backcountry Foodie's Other Services Can Help!
Recipe Membership
Revolutionize your backpacking meals with our unique and nutritious ultralight recipes.
Nutrition Coaching
Get your questions answered by chatting with our backpacking dietitians.
Calorie Calculator
Fine tune your meal planning strategy with our comprehensive hiking calorie calculator.
What Our Members Are Saying
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Robin M.
David B.
Andrea M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! As you create meal plans using your favorite recipes and commercial foods, the total calories, food weight, & complete nutrition profile are calculated and displayed.
Yes! The sample meal plans can be used as a starting point and customized to meet your needs.
Yes! If you decide to add or remove features, we can change your membership level using a pro-rated price.
After purchasing an on-demand virtual masterclass, you will receive email confirmation with login information giving you access to your account. If you’re a member, login and click on the “Masterclasses” tab to access the classes.
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