Looking for backpacking meal ideas? I was recently invited to hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) which required putting together a 5-day meal plan. I’m sharing my meal plan here because some hikers are looking for ideas and because some of these options are also suitable for winter backpacking.
![5-day backpacking meal loadout](https://winterbackpacking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/backpacking-food-loadout1-1017x1024.jpg)