{"title":"Backpacking Food and Field Rations","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best backpacking food is lightweight, has a long shelf life, and gives you energy for even the toughest military missions, hikes, and camping trips. There are plenty of good hiking food and MRE options, so pick the food based on your preferences. How about vegetarian camping food and vegan camping food? Fortunately, many companies have options for various dietary restrictions and allergies, such as gluten-free camping food, vegan backpacking food, etc. When you plan a camping trip, make a camping food checklist, so you know what food to pack for camping. A normal person eats three times a day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest food for camping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common commercial hiking food options are ready-to-eat meals and freeze-dried backpacking food. Of course, old-school stuff like canned food and jerky still exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamping food storage depends on what you want to bring along. Dehydrated camping food packs only need to be stored in dry conditions. It is the best food to take camping, if the weather is warm and you don’t want to drag a cooler with you. Furthermore. if there's no real chance to restock food during the trip, freeze-dried outdoor meals are the ideal solution then too, because they are very lightweight. Naturally, hauling a week's worth of water by foot isn't feasible, so be prepared to purify it from natural sources. A \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/camping-stoves\"\u003egas stove\u003c\/a\u003e is a handy companion, but if you have the option to make a campfire, do take it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s the best freeze-dried camping food for you also depends on what you want to eat, what kind of dietary restrictions you have, and how much you want to spend on it. There are several good freeze-dried food companies out there. We recommend stuff made in Europe because our food regulations are strict. Avoid Chinese MRE rations. They often contain dubious chemicals and other harmful crap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs dehydrated food healthy? It depends on what’s in it. There is healthy camping food and also less healthy camping food. Check out the nutritional content and make the selection based on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow long does dehydrated food last? The shelf life of dehydrated food is long, usually several years. It is mentioned in the product description and on the package. It probably won’t turn into toxic goo even after that but the companies are required to have a date there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the military world, camping food is often called MRE. However, even when “civilian camping”, MRE rations, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/vendors?q=Tactical+Foodpack\"\u003eTactical Foodpack\u003c\/a\u003e, are a pretty good option. MRE stands for Meal Ready-to-Eat. In the MRE, calories are often abundant because these meals are made for soldiers who consume a lot during their activities. In the MRE, protein is usually also very well represented, both in the food and in the snacks such as protein bars and an MRE protein shake. Sometimes the packs also contain a specific MRE heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sometimes also carry military surplus MRE rations. If you are looking for cheap MRE options, this is it. It might not be the best-tasting MRE, though. And, if the best-before date has formally expired, we can only sell it for collecting. How long do MRE meals last? Way past that date. Can you eat a 20-year-old MRE? We have, but as we said, we cannot recommend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, such as how to make a 7-day backpacking meal plan, how to create a 72-hour survival food kit, or what not to add to a 3-month survival food kit, we are happy to help. If you need backpacking food ideas, there are also loads of articles and videos online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/jerky-chocolate-and-snacks\"\u003esnacks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trek-n-eat-whole-grain-bread-mix","title":"Trek'n Eat Whole Grain Bread Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eWanna make bread in the middle of nowhere without having to weigh any ingredients or do precision mixing? Try this whole-grain bread mix for hikers. Just add water, knead, bake, and enjoy. You can make one big loaf or a number of small rolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains gluten. Net weight 500 g (1.1 lbs), added water 330 ml (1.4 cups), ready quantity 830 g (1.8 lbs). Packed in waterproof, resealable packages. Made in Germany. Best before 5 years after the production date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trek'n Eat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826424709459,"sku":"71937","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/552996364fc96794b1.jpg?v=1782291574"},{"product_id":"trek-n-eat-whole-egg-powder-135-g","title":"Trek'n Eat Whole Egg Powder 135 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeed eggs but wanna save some weight or don’t want to risk breaking them? Try this whole egg powder. No suspicious additives, such as preservatives, flavor enhancers, or osmotic fog. You can add this powder to various dishes or use it for the preparation of e.g. pancakes, omelets, or scrambled eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLactose-free and gluten-free. The package contains 135 grams of powdered eggs, which equals 10 eggs. Packed in waterproof, resealable packages, Made in Germany. Best before 5 years after production date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trek'n Eat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826425758035,"sku":"71934","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/5529662ed20306ff03.jpg?v=1782291576"},{"product_id":"kalakalle-smoked-salmon-groats-in-tomato-sauce-235-g-canned","title":"Kalakalle Smoked Salmon groats in tomato sauce, 235 g, canned","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmazingly nicely seasoned sweet smoked salmon paste type of thing, made in Finland. Hard to believe such delicacy comes from a tin can! Can be eaten as is, or preferably mixed with something else, like bread or to bring something extra to the main course. Works with Fish Cock too!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs said, it's kind of weird to find such good food in a can, and these are even made of proper ingredients, not of something suspicious you can't even pronounce. One can is big enough for several loaves of bread or a full portion of spaghetti, potatoes, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThere is a five-year shelf life printed on the can. This is because \"you have to put something in there\". In real life, well made (duh, it's made in Finland) canned food lasts a way lot longer, and doesn't really turn toxic - if you store this for reaaally long time, taste and energy values do deteriorate, but it's still edible. As it is, fish cock makes for a very good quality emergency food ration. It'd be smart to store these into your car, your boat, cabin, and anywhere you might get stranded in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalakalle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826672304467,"sku":"33763","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/294435bfd2abe2d5fc.jpg?v=1782291643"},{"product_id":"kalakalle-grain-fed-pork-235-g-canned","title":"Kalakalle Grain-fed Pork, 235 g, canned","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell, it's canned pork, but extremely well-made canned pork, straight from Finland. Quality meat, seasoned so well that you could easily just eat it out of the can, but mixed with pea soup or on bread it really shines. Can be stored at room temperature for years, making it useful for any situation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCanned meat can't really try to be an exquisite culinary delicacy, but it can still be damn good canned pork, like this. Modestly seasoned with salt \u0026amp; pepper, we wonder how someone could make something so good out of something so simple. If you are into canned pork already, definitely give this a try. Also, if you think dry foods generally come in a tad too small portions or just need a heavier meal, why not throw some of this in the mix? Or you could share it too.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThere is a five-year shelf life printed on the can. This is because \"you have to put something on there\". In real life, well-made (duh, it's made in Finland) canned food lasts a lot longer and doesn't really turn toxic - if you store this for a reaaally long time, taste and energy values do deteriorate, but it's still edible. As it is, fish cock makes for a very good quality emergency food ration. It'd be smart to store these in your car, boat, cabin and anywhere you may get stranded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalakalle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826672927059,"sku":"33761","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/294425b6daf8272f4d.jpg?v=1782291644"},{"product_id":"kalakalle-ham-cock-182-g-canned","title":"Kalakalle Ham Cock, 182 g, canned","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ham variation of a traditional Finnish delicacy in a can. 5 years of shelf life and no cock included! This is a perfect snack or trekking food, always ready to eat, and contains enough energy to keep you going and enough high-quality protein to keep you in shape.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA more commonly known variety is called \"Fish Cock\" because it contains fish inside a rye bread shell, but this version has ham instead. Different, but just as good!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is sort of a mix of a hamburger and a pie, made out of rye bread and filled with ham. Because of the hermetically sealed tin can, no preservatives are needed, and the ingredients are just the superfoods they always tell you you should eat. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect always-ready-snack or trekking food. It tastes good, and if you are equipped with a knife, you should be able to take the pastry out of the can whole. When looking at and tasting the thing, it is hard to believe it came out of a can. It looks and tastes so good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeign people might wonder why the excellent delicacy is called ham cock and, well, it's a wonder for us too. This kind of food is popular in Karelia and Savonia in east Finland. The classic fish cock, in Savo, means food and \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pictures\/27360-ffc.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"\u003eflying fish cock\u003c\/a\u003e a train. We know, it's weird.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis product is made in Finland. Obviously.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003ePerfect for the zombie apocalypse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a five-year shelf life printed on the can. This is because you have to put something in there. In real life, well made (duh, it's made in Finland) canned food lasts a lot longer, and doesn't really turn toxic. If you store it for reaaally long time, the taste and energy values do deteriorate, but it's still edible. As it is, ham cock makes for a very good quality emergency ration. It'd be smart to store these into your car, your boat, cabin, and anywhere you might get stranded in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalakalle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826673058131,"sku":"33760","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/33760.jpg?v=1757266789"},{"product_id":"kalakalle-fish-cock-182-g-canned","title":"Kalakalle Fish Cock, 182 g, canned","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Finnish delicacy in a can. 5 years of shelf life and no cock included! In case the \"Fish Cock\" doesn't tell you anything, it's a Finnish specialty - fish baked inside rye bread. This is a perfect snack or trekking food, always ready to eat, and contains enough energy to keep you going and enough high-quality protein to keep you in shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is sort of a mix of a hamburger and a pie, made out of rye bread and filled with smoked salmon. Because of the hermetically sealed tin can, no preservatives are needed, and the ingredients are just the superfoods they always tell you you should eat. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guys at Kalakalle are pretty cool, as they don't cheat when they do things. To smoke the salmon, they've built two smoke saunas. The smoke sauna is a house with a really big stove and no chimney. You put a fire in the stove, and the whole building is filled with smoke that gently smokes the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect always-ready-snack or trekking food. It tastes good, and if you are equipped with a knife, you should be able to take the pastry out of the can whole. When looking at and tasting the thing, it is hard to believe it came out of a tin can. It looks and tastes so good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeign people might wonder why the excellent delicacy is called fish cock and, well, it's a wonder for us too, since this food was made famous by Savonia, a remote location in the middle of Finland known for inbreeding and incapacity to form sentences that mean anything. In Savo, fish cock means food and \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/pictures\/kalakalle-fish-cock-182-g-canned-066ea9c791ca78.jpg\"\u003eflying fish cock\u003c\/a\u003e a train.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis product is made in Finland. Obviously.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003ePerfect for the zombie apocalypse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a five-year shelf life printed on the can. This is because you have to put something in there. 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