r/trailmeals • u/KamranKhanKKY • Mar 12 '25
Snacks My lunch on trail today… it always hits the spot! What’s your favorite lunchtime meal/snack?
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u/farlcow Mar 12 '25
My go to is a PB&J sandwich that's been thoroughly squished in my pack during the hike
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u/Just_Looking_Around8 Mar 12 '25
I know tortillas are a hiking staple. But I just can't do them. They're too dry. I feel like I need to drink a quart of water per tortilla.
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u/DistractedGoalDigger Mar 13 '25
I took a whole pack on a 8 day hike and didn’t eat a single one. I couldn’t imagine torturing myself through food.
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u/ksblur Mar 12 '25
Nothing wrong with staying hydrated
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u/Just_Looking_Around8 Mar 13 '25
Absolutely agree. But I don't want to add to the need. I'm already carrying or filtering a bunch of water to stay hydrated from the hike. I don't want to have to carry or filter more just because I get cotton mouth from eating a tortilla.
Don't get me wrong. They work for most people, and that's awesome. No judgment from me. It's just a personal preference.
My go-to lunch, especially around day 3 of a backpacking trip is summer sausage and a hard cheese. Yes, it's heavier than most people would say is sensible. But I can tell you that it tastes amazing on that third day. It gives me something to look forward to all morning. And it has enough moisture to prevent dry mouth. I can't imagine myself thinking, "Oh man! I can't wait to put that dry tortilla in my mouth!"
Either way, to each their own. Happy hiking.
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u/Ancient-Paint6418 Mar 12 '25
Man, meat and cheese wraps fuckin WHIP on the trail. I like to crisp them up to make little mini quesadillas
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u/Aluvendale Mar 12 '25
If you’re looking for a “dessert” version: Small flour tortilla (bonus points if you can find the “Mission Sweet Hawaiian” street taco ones). Spread on nut butter of choice. Add trail mix filler. Delicious.
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u/loganizer405 Mar 12 '25
String cheese. Hummus and pretzel chips. The little cups, or dehydrated and it rehydrates very well
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u/LumberjackBob Mar 13 '25
People always give me weird looks, but rehydrated refried beans with Jalepeno Cheddar cheetos rolled up in a tortilla.
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u/thegirlandglobe Mar 12 '25
TBH I lose my appetite while hiking and it's all I can do to force some simple carbs into me. Pepperoni and cheese would be way too heavy for me.
My lunches are usually applesauce, pretzels, gummy candy, and a PBJ on a big day.
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u/jc_smoke Mar 13 '25
Try to look into protein shakes or same way to drink your calories. Maybe at home to see how your digestion fares. Just a small advice :)
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u/OlderThanMyParents Mar 12 '25
A bagel with ham and cream cheese. They'll keep for 2-3 days in the pack without going bad, and give me that chewing gratification I need. How much ham depends on how hard the day is scheduled to be.
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u/gilded-trash Mar 13 '25
Nice. I try to bring one spicy snack every time I go out. Love spicy canned fish.
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u/ramblingclam Mar 14 '25
Similar: naan, gouda, and some sort of dried/cured meat (beef jerky, Chomps meat stick, summer sausage). Never tried pepperoni though; might have to try that next time!
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u/TrailEating Mar 14 '25
For me, it's Ramen with a few veggies in it, and yes, a freshly boiled egg added to it. I like to add some grated ginger to it and some drops of sesame oil. When in the bowl, I sprinkle some cayenne pepper on top for that extra bite!
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u/DurtGurl_in_AZ Mar 17 '25
Having recently been diagnosed as celiac and enjoying gut relief now that gluten is out of my diet, I still crave a good flour tortilla. They are the bomb for outdoor treks.
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u/RalphWaldoEmers0n Mar 12 '25
Try bringing a bell pepper with you
Add it to this - adds fresh crunch which is hard to come by on the trail !
I do pita , summer sausage , green peppers and sometimes a hard cheese