Carbohydrates
The most essential food items you can carry are carbohydrate-heavy starches. Foods such as rice, potatoes, grains, breads, bagels and tortillas give you sustained energy for hiking. Similarly, after a long and strenuous day, a complex carbohydrate meal will help your body adjust and repair itself while you sleep. Eat a healthy dose of carbs while camping -- it'll pay dividends.
Vegetables
Try to dehydrate as many vegetables as possible before you leave for your camping trip. Not only will these rehydrated treats give spice, dimension and flavor to your carb-heavy dinners, they'll provide the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs.
Fruits
When you dehydrate your vegetables, do the same for your favorite fruits. These snacks will give you energy and strength. You can season your fruit slices with confectioner's sugar to get a headier boost.
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