Ultralight backpacking recipes that require cooking for hikers who enjoy a warm, hearty meal on trail. These meals use minimal gear and cook time while still delivering big flavor. Each one is dietitian-designed and built for trail performance.
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If you’re searching for the best ultralight berry breakfast for backpacking, Backcountry Foodie’s Berry Breakfast Crumble delivers 470 calories in just 3.2 ounces dry weight — a 3-minute, no-fuss meal with freeze-dried berries, granola, pecans,[…]
Bold garlic and herby pesto flavor in an ultralight ramen that’s cold-soak friendly and packs 860 kcal. Built for hungry hikers, with swaps for any diet.
Our cold soak Buffalo Pasta Salad backpacking lunch is shelf-stable, easy to prep, and packed with bold flavor—perfect for hikers looking to eat smarter and pack lighter.
Have you ever made homemade pesto before? You may have thought it couldn’t get much easier. You were wrong! Backcountry Foodie’s cold soak backpacking pesto recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare and packs a surprisingly flavorful punch.
Do you like overnight oats for breakfast? This cold soak backpacking recipe is a trail version of overnight oats. Backcountry Foodie’s recipe provides 23 g protein, 66 g carbohydrates, and 13 g fiber per serving.
Do you miss eating vegetables while backpacking? Packing a few servings of this veggie pho noodle soup will satisfy the craving.
Raise your hand if you have a sweet tooth! Backcountry Foodie’s Mixed Berry Crumble ultralight backpacking recipe is just for you!
This backpacking oatmeal recipe is quick and high-calorie, better than instant oatmeal, and perfect for any backpacking breakfast.
Looking for a quick meal? Our backpacking couscous recipe delivers delicious flavor in just five minutes of preparation.
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