On my multi-night camping trips last year I carried a couple of pre-packed meals with me for times when I couldn’t get to a shop to buy fresh provisions. I only used them twice. Once when I was, to be honest, just too lazy to cook anything else. They were OK as a stand-by and I guess gave me the nourishment I needed.

This time, with me going places I’ve never been before and unsure of the miles I’ll be able to cover in a day, I’m looking to do the same again and carry a couple of ready meals. I’m not sure which ones to buy. Previously I’ve carried wet meals which just need heating up but this time I’m considering getting dehydrated meals. The main advantage I can see is the weight saving as it comes down to a balancing act between edibility and how much extra weight I’m willing to carry. I guess I’ll buy a couple and try them out before I leave. I will let you know how this goes.