Backpacking Food and Field Rations

The best backpacking food is lightweight, has a long shelf life, and gives you energy for even the toughest hikes. There are plenty of good hiking food options, so pick the food based on your preferences. Vegan backpacking food, gluten-free backpacking food, military food rations? The choice is yours.

What to bring along

The main hiking food division is between the ready-to-eat meals and freeze-dried backpacking food. Also available are canned food, jerky, and the Finnish Defence Force conscripts' all-time favorite: crisp rye bread. If you need backpacking food ideas, there are loads of articles and videos online. You can also ask us for advice for best hiking food ideas.

Also check out our snacks.