Backpack Menu planner for
short-term treks (2-4 days)

Suggested Breakfasts

bulletCold cereal with powdered milk (Milkman is the best)
bulletOatmeal (Fruit-and-cream and Swirlers and plain variety)
bulletToaster pastries (Pop Tarts)
bulletEggs (will keep for several days)
bulletCanned bacon
bulletBread with peanut butter
bulletBagels with cream cheese (cheese also keeps for several days)
bulletSnickers or other candy bars
bulletGranola bars
bulletGorp in powdered milk
bulletPancakes (bring the dry mix, add powdered milk and water)
bulletGranola in powdered milk
bulletInstant hash browns
bulletInstant grits
bulletCream of Wheat
bulletBacon bars
bulletEnglish muffins
bulletBreakfast bars (Nutrigrain, etc.)
bulletRaisin bread

Suggested Lunches

bulletCheese
bulletNuts
bulletPemmican (complex protein bars
bulletCookies
bulletCrackers (a number of varieties can be purchased already spread with cheese or peanut butter)
bulletBeef jerky
bulletPeanut butter and jelly sandwiches
bulletDried soups
bulletCandy bars
bulletPepperoni
bulletGraham or other type cracker and peanut butter
bulletSausage (hard types like salami, summer sausage, etc.)
bulletApples, oranges, and other fresh fruit
bulletLipton Noodles and Sauce
bulletEnglish muffins and peanut butter
bulletCrackers and tuna
bulletCorned beef or Spam
bulletHard-boiled eggs
bulletDried fruit (including rolls, bars, etc. - raisins are a good choice)
bulletGranola bars
bulletGorp (a mixture of dried fruits, nuts, M & Ms, sunflower seeds, etc.)

Suggested Dinners

bulletInstant rice dishes (instant gravies and cheese sauces can be added)
bulletMacaroni and cheese (a real favorite; meat or dried soup often added)
bulletLipton brand noodle/rice dinners (add canned chicken)
bulletInstant mashed potatoes
bulletStove Top or other stuffing
bulletChef Boyardee spaghetti
bulletInstant soup
bulletRamen noodles
bulletPasta salads
bulletCouscous (a middle eastern wheat dish similar to grits)
bulletPilafs (such as lentil, wheat and rice)
bulletInstant potato dinners (au gratin, etc.)
bulletTuna and other canned meats (used with any dinners)
bulletPepperoni, dried beef and sausages
bulletSardines and fish steaks (hot dogs also show up occasionally)
bulletSpecialty dehydrated meals

Suggested Beverages

bulletPowdered fruit drinks (such as Kool-Aid - unsweetened or your preferred sweetener added)
bulletPowdered iced tea (often mixed with fruit drinks)
bulletPowdered fruit teas
bulletJello mix (used as a tasty, hot drink that also supplies extra calories)
bulletInstant coffee (General Mills International flavored coffees)
bulletPowdered spiced cider (a real Troop 636 favorite)
bulletPowdered egg nog
bulletGatorade (powdered)
bulletGookinaid E.R.G
bulletHot tea
bulletCocoa/Hot Chocolate

Suggested Desserts

bulletInstant puddings
bulletCookies
bulletJello or other flavored gelatins
bulletSnack cakes
bulletEasy-bake cakes
bulletCandy bars
bulletSpecialty dehydrated desserts
bulletFruit