Ultralight Backpacking Recipes
Ultralight Backpacking Recipe Membership
Nutritious, Dietitian-Created Recipes to Stay Energized on the Trail
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Having trouble creating nutritious and lightweight meals for your adventures?
Look no further! At Backcountry Foodie, we specialize in creating ultralight recipes that are not only delicious but also packed with the essential nutrients your body needs. With countless recipe ideas and expert tips, we’re here to help you take your outdoor culinary adventure to the next level.
Why Choose
Backcountry Foodie?
- Dietitian-Created & Trail Tested
- Designed to Meet Backpackers' Specific Needs
- Easy to Prepare at Home & on Trail
- Ultralight Weight & Low Volume
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Membership Benefits
New Recipe
Every Month
Aaron's Advice
Membership Office Hours
Coupon Codes
for Recipe Ingredients
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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
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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
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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
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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 a Recipe Membership is BETTER Than a Cookbook
- Efficient Recipe Grids & Filters
- Real-Time Portion & Measurement Adjustment
- Substitution Suggestions for Special Diets
- Trail-Tested Meal Prep Tips
- Detailed Nutritional Profiles
- Customer Reviews for Each Recipe
- Convenient In-Platform Ingredient Purchase
Test Drive a Sample Recipe
Try this Foodie fan favorite!
Recipes that Fit Your Adventure & Diet
Freezer-Bag Style
Grocery-Friendly
No Cook & Cold Soak
Vegan & Vegetarian
6 Special Diets
Need Help Planning?
Backcountry Foodie's Other Services Can Help!
Meal Planner
Optimize your adventures with our meal planner designed to save you time & money.
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
Caroline D.
Robin M.
David B.
Deborah A.
"I love what Aaron is doing! I firmly believe that nutrition is key to SO many parts of life and my biggest fear of a thru hike was not nourishing my body in a way that would help me have sustained energy, maintain muscle and stay mentally strong for 6 months. However, then I found Backcountry Foodie and I feel like it is TOTALLY possible."
Andrea M.
Paul H.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Probably! You can filter our recipes by diet type including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut free, low-sodium, low-sugar, reflux-friendly, and bariatric-friendly. We also include special diet-friendly ingredient substitutions as appropriate.
Leave that stove at home if you want! We offer cold soak recipes and no-cook options.
Absolutely! Each recipe includes a PDF with field instruction labels, which can be downloaded and printed.
No, unless you want to dry your own ingredients. Only a handful of our recipes require a dehydrator.
Aaron is continually developing and testing new ultralight recipes. At least one new recipe is added each month.
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