Before my surgery I used to really enjoy camping and as much hiking as my body would allow me to do. Now that I'm post op, have lost some tonnage, and am working out more I plan on starting to hike a LOT more. I'm looking for food ideas for backpacking, hiking, and camping that are VSG safe, light weight, easy to make, and not going to halt my weight loss. So let's hear it, what do ya'll take?

How about pocket recipes? This is food wrapped in tin foil (use heavy tin foil) You can pre-make them. Your choice of meat and veggies. You can cook them on a grill or put in hot coals. I use to do a lot of tent camping back in the day. This was my go to way to cook. Google it or try pintrest. We now live full time in a 36 ft motorhome and are seeing the U.S.A.

Glamping is what it's called. Lol

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If you are hiking sounds like you will need beef jerky, trail mix, and light items for food. The GenePro protein powder is about one T. Of powder and would mean x with most anything. I have never hiked, but I loved camping in the motor home. I need a cooler and more than I can carry, so good luck with your hiking!!!!

I'd think you'd want to focus on high protein meal replacement bars for hiking. That kind of thing is relatively light, dense in nutrients, and won't take up too much pack space. Canned meats would work, too, and things like dried or toasted edamame would be an excellent trail snack. Remember, protein is always the first thing you need to focus on!

Happy trails!

Not bad ideas. Just curious what people who had the sleeve took with them. I know it's important to keep your energy up while hiking but we get in such little food that the choices are very important.