When you’re planning food for a backpacking trip, there’s a fine line between packing too much, and packing too little. When you’re out on the trail, every ounce counts, and over packing food for your trip will be sure to weigh you down. And if you happen to pack too little? Well... you’ll end up a tired, hungry hiker and find yourself hoping your friend has a little extra to spare (Note: Sharing limited food rations may cause tension on the trail). Make sure you stay nourished on the trail, before you head out on your next backpacking adventure, be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and to help reduce your pack’s weight, and bring no more than two pounds of food a day. Here are some helpful tips on to appropriately plan food for a 5-day backpacking trip.