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Camping and Hiking Food: High-Protein and Pack-Friendly
Fuel that earns its space in your pack — light, tough and protein-rich.
On the trail, every item in your pack has to justify its weight. Food needs to be light, durable, no-fridge-required, and actually fueling. Here's how to pack protein for the outdoors.
What matters in the backcountry
Prioritize calorie- and protein-dense foods that survive being jostled in a pack, don't need refrigeration, and won't melt or crush easily. Resealable packaging is a bonus for portioning across a day.
Trail-ready protein
Plant jerky is a near-perfect trail food: Flex Jerky is lightweight, resealable, savory, and packs 10g of protein with no need for a cooler. It's a welcome change from sweet trail snacks after a few hours of climbing.
Sweet energy that travels
For a quick lift on a long ascent, Flex Gummies won't melt or crumble, and a Flex Brick packs a satisfying dose of calories and protein into a small, tough bar.
Round out the pack
Combine with classics — nuts, dried fruit, seed mixes — for a balance of protein, fat and carbs. And carry more water than you think you need; hydration is fuel too.
Pack smart and the trail feels a lot longer before you're running on empty.
Trail-proof protein — shop Flex Jerky.