Last Updated on 10/2025 by Mom Goes Camping Planning meals for your next backpacking trip doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. After years of testing different meal strategies on the trail with my family, I’ve learned that the best backpacking meals are lightweight, calorie-dense, and actually enjoyable to eat after a long day of […] The post 29 Lightweight Backpacking Meal Ideas (No-Cook and Cold-Soak Options) first appeared on Mom Goes Camping.