Breakfast

• With all camping meals, the ingredients should be compact, light and require no refrigeration. To help achieve this, either freeze-dry your food or purchase dehydrated food. Experiment to see which method you prefer. A hot breakfast might consist of instant oatmeal or a hot cereal. Try freeze-dried eggs and a canned meats. It might not be gourmet, but cooked over an open campfire, it can be a very fine tasting meal. Add some dried fruits, and you have your nutritious breakfast.
  
  

Lunch

• On the trail, lunch usually is a light meal made on the run, often in a cold camp (meaning no campfire). This doesn't mean you must sacrifice taste. If you are truly on-the-go, then consider a protein bar or one of those single-serve packs of tuna and crackers. For a quick sit-down lunch try whipping up a protein shake or powdered yogurt. Both are nutritious and will keep your energy level up. A little beef jerky or Vienna sausage with crackers can make for a satisfying addition.
  
  

Dinner

• After a hard day on the trail, fishing or rafting, you probably will want something a little more substantial for your evening meal. With freeze-dried foods, you can pack just the right amount of ingredients to prepare almost any meal. A stew, soup, or goulash can be satisfying. In colder weather, a hot bowl of chili or beans can warm the night. You can also pack along some fresh potatoes. They don't need to be refrigerated and can be used in a variety of ways. Hash browns for breakfast, baked potatoes for dinner or as part of a stew or soup. Use your imagination, and you can vary your menu for the duration of your trip.