Product Description
The most important item you will ever carry with you while backpacking is good nutrition. It affects your stamina, vitality and mood.<br><br>The focus of this cookbook is solely for the backpacker and hiker who wants lightweight, nutritious and delicious meals, snacks and drinks for backcountry trips. While some effort will be made in preparing the food (after all, garbage in, garbage out), most of the meals require only hot water to rehydrate in the field. Included is also a section on good nutrition and recipes for your dog’s food.<br><br>You will learn how to create delicious food from scratch, how to freeze-dry food uniquely enjoyed by hikers (like bacon and peanut butter) and how to plan a 5-day rotation menu for your next trip.<br><br>Sprinkled through the book are stories from the author's personal hiking experiences, as well as inspirational quotes and photos.