This waxed cheese on Amazon can be a good choice for most. It's your most versatile choice as you can snack on it for lunch or grate it into dinners. I'd also keep them in the refrigerator until hitting the trail, because in most (not all) conditions they'll still last longer in the fridge. Unless they're just about to turn, it should be OK to pack them in most cases. Here's a list of some cheeses you can take with you: Water purification tabs are a safe, easy and effective way to clean water without requiring a pot/stove to boil water. As an added bonus: You can sleep in a little bit later in the morning

If you're trying to cover a good distance, you can hike for longer and eat as you go.

Being able to eat right away, rather than worrying about cooking a big meal is a big advantage in most cases I know most of you are famished by the time the tent is set up.

You don’t have to stop on the trail to heat water and you can eat immediately when you arrive at camp.

You can eat inside your tent - no need to suffer preparing food in the rain.

You don’t have to carry or worry about dispose of butane canisters neither gas leakage.

You don’t have to worry about your stove malfunctioning.

Your pack gets lighter with each meal you eat, while carrying a stove adds weight that sticks with you for the duration of your hike.

Foods are dehydrated and hence lighter: Yes, in most cases their more 'precise' packaging also adds extra weight - but it doesn't add up even for long trips.

No cookware: W hile there are many lightweight stoves available, you can't beat the weight you save by opting to hike without carrying a stove and fuel.

Here are some advantages going without cookware: Lightweight

In some cases, you can say that hiking with a stove is a luxury - not a necessity. There's no “right way” to pack but there are factors, like those mentioned above, that should be considered.Īfter researching camping foods that require neither refrigeration or stove, in this post I'll lay out the most important information and facts I've found, while also linking to some good packaged foods you can order here and there. Everyone I’ve encountered on the trail has their own preference when it comes to meal planning and gear packing.

Pot luck food no heat required