When backpacking, you want to pack lots of foods that are lightweight and high in nutrition.  The well-packed pack includes well labeled plastic bags which contain all the ingredients for an individual meal.  Don't forget to include preparation instructions.

Here are a couple of ideas of fun foods to include:

TRAIL SNACK
a good tasting, quick-energy snack

• 2 cups chopped almonds
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 cups chopped dried apricots
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup pine nuts
• 1 cup shelled sunflower seeds
• 1/2 pound carob or chocolate chips.

Combine all ingredients at home and package in small plastic baggies.

CAMP CANDY
a welcome surprise in camp

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup carob powder
• 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup soy grits
• 1/4 cup wheat germ

Combine all ingredients, mixing well.  Form into small balls or press flat on a greased cookie sheet and cut into cubes.  Then roll in coconut, chopped nuts, seeds or powdered sugar.  Package a day's ration in individual plastic baggies.

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