The Backpacker’s Ten: Food & Fuel Worksheet
1. Trip-Specific Planning
Trip Length: ☐ 1-2 Days ☐ 3-5 Days ☐ 6+ Days
Expected Terrain & Climate:
Anticipated Exertion Level: ☐ Light ☐ Moderate ☐ Strenuous
Reliable Water Sources for Cooking? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Fire Bans or Stove Restrictions in Effect? ☐ Yes ☐ No
2. Food Selection & Meal Planning
Daily Caloric Needs Calculation:
Target Calories per Day:
Total Calories for Trip:
Food Choices (Check All That Apply)
☐ Freeze-Dried Meals
☐ Dehydrated Food
☐ Fresh Food (Cheese, Apples, Tortillas)
☐ No-Cook Options (Nut Butter, Jerky, Wraps)
☐ High-Energy Snacks (Trail Mix, Protein Bars, Chocolate)
☐ Morale Boosters (Coffee, Spices, Candy)
Meal Breakdown:
Breakfast Options:
Lunch Options:
Dinner Options:
Snack Strategy (200-300 Calories per Hour):
Emergency Extra Food (1 Day Minimum):
3. Cooking & Fuel Considerations
Preferred Cooking Method (Check One or More)
☐ Canister Stove
☐ Liquid Fuel Stove
☐ Alcohol Stove
☐ Twig/Esbit Stove
☐ Fire Cooking
☐ No-Cook / Cold Soaking
Fuel Estimation:
Total Fuel Needed for Trip:
Backup Cooking Plan if Fuel Runs Out?
4. Food Storage & Wildlife Protection
Storage Method: ☐ BearVault ☐ Ursack ☐ Odor-Proof Bags ☐ Hanging System
Bear Hang PCT Method Ready? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Needed
Food Stored at Least 100ft from Camp? ☐ Yes ☐ No
5. Final Considerations & Adjustments
Cold Weather Adjustments (Higher Fat Intake, Insulated Fuel)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Resupply or Food Caching Planned? ☐ Yes ☐ No
All Food Waste Packed Out? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Review & Adjustments: Double-check meal variety, caloric intake, and fuel sufficiency. Make any necessary changes before finalizing your plan.
Food & Fuel Worksheet
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