Hiking and Trekking Meal Packs

What’s in a trekking meal pack?

This category includes three types of product:

• Complete packs: each day includes breakfast, two freeze dried meals and snacks (bars, dried fruit, dried meat and sports drinks), plus desserts in some packs. Meals vary from day to day and are prepared with hot water. You’ll find the full contents of each pack on its product page.
• Selections of 5 or 10 meals: choose by brand (Real Turmat, Adventure Food, Voyager, MX3, SLY, Leader Outdoor, Food Force, Antarta, Freezedried & Co…) or theme (bestsellers, vegetarian meals, breakfasts, desserts, bars or dried meats). Ideal for building your own menu or trying a brand at a bundle price.
• Equipment kits: ultralight cooking, hydration, energy and hygiene essentials to complete your camping kit.

How many calories does a hiking meal pack provide?

Our standard, budget and vegetarian packs provide around 2,000 to 2,300 kcal per day. Winter packs provide around 3,000 kcal per day, with richer meals and more snacks.

That’s a good starting point, but a demanding day’s trekking may call for more. As a guide, trekking agencies estimate 3,000 to 4,000 kcal per day for 5 to 6 hours of walking, and more in cold weather or on routes with lots of ascent. For tough days, add energy bars, dried fruit or a high-calorie meal to your pack. To estimate your own needs, read our article how many calories to eat when trekking.

How do you choose a hiking meal pack?

• How long you’ll be self-sufficient: choose from 2 to 15 days, with ready-made selections for 3 to 5-day hikes, 6 to 9-day long-distance hikes, or treks lasting more than 10 days. 
• Effort and season: long days, steep climbs, cold or altitude? Choose a winter pack or bring extra calories.
• Your dietary needs: vegetarian packs are available for 7 and 14 days, and you can add our vegetarian freeze dried food. Always check the allergens on each product page.
• Your budget: budget packs offer the same day-by-day meal plan at a lower cost. Compare the price per 100 kcal, shown on each product page and available as a sorting option.
• Your tastes: if you haven’t tried freeze dried food before, try a selection of 5 meals at home before you set off.

To plan the rest of your food, from lunch to snacks, follow our guide to what to eat when hiking and trekking.

💡 FAQ: meal packs for hiking and trekking

❓ How many people is a pack designed for?

Our packs are designed for one person: breakfast and two meals each day, plus snacks. If there are two of you, take two packs, or a pack and some meal selections for more variety.

❓ How much does a trekking meal pack weigh?

Weight depends on the duration and contents, and is listed on each product page. Divide the meals between dry bags or resealable bags to organise them more easily in your rucksack.

❓ How do you prepare the meals in the packs?

To prepare freeze dried meals, add hot water directly to the pouch and wait a few minutes. Each pouch gives the amount of water and preparation time. Find more tips in our guide to preparing a freeze-dried meal.

❓ How long do the meals in a pack keep?

Freeze dried food keeps for a long time at room temperature. Check the date on each pouch and store it away from heat and moisture.

❓ Can you build your own pack?

Yes. Combine a selection of 10 meals with a breakfast selection and snacks, or choose from our freeze-dried breakfasts, desserts and freeze dried food. Our team can help you plan your menus.

❓ Which trekking food pack should you choose for your trip length?

It depends on how long you’re going for: a 3-day trekking pack for a weekend, a 7-day Hiking Kit for a week-long hike, or a 14-day Trek Pack for longer treks.

❓ Is freeze-dried trekking food suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, this category includes packs of freeze-dried meals made without meat or fish.

❓ What does a trekking food pack contain?

A selection of freeze-dried main meals, breakfasts and desserts, portioned for the number of days in your chosen pack and easy to prepare with hot water.

❓ Is freeze-dried trekking food heavy to carry in a rucksack?

No, quite the opposite. Freeze-drying removes most of the water from food, making meals particularly light and compact.