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 Easy Meals for Backpacking Trips Started on June 16, 2021 Backpacking is a wonderful experience but is isn't all easy. Packing and meal choices can make a large impact on the trip.  Here's a thought - there is no rule saying you must cook your meals. It is very possible (and often preferred!) to venture on a backpacking trip with meals you don't have to cook. This enables you to have your meal much, much sooner/easier and it simplifies your packing needs. Yes, a hot meal at the end of the day at a campsite (maybe in the cold outdoors) can boost spirits and make life feel better. But we don't have to cook dinner every time on every trip. There are more options out there - and trying them out can be fun!  Here are a few suggestions for a stoveless dinner that tastes yummy and satisfying: Tortilla Wraps/Sub Sandwich/Bagel Sandwich Filling Ideas: dry salami, pepperoni, shelf stable cheese spread or peanut butter and honey or... A thought on sauce (mayo, mustard, etc) - bri...

  General Backpacking Trip Packing List (updated on July 23, 2024) Here in the great Pacific Northwest, we are blessed with a mild climate - not too hot and not too cold. The packing list below will work for most typical overnight trips in the PNW in the non-winter months (May-September).  A great resource for a general trip packing list can be found here: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html This packing list is aimed at the Lake Lucerne Youth Backpacking Trip to Annette Lake on June 18-19, 2021.  Updated for the 2024 LL YM High Adventure Trip. Personal Gear Backpack A smaller day pack is encouraged for multi-day trips (such as the 2024 High Adventure trip) Sleeping System: -sleeping bag -sleeping pad (closed cell foam or inflatable) -pillow (keep it small - 1/3 size of regular pillow is good) Shelter System: -Tent (see Group Gear explanation below) or hammock with tarp tent and other stuff Clothing (also called the Insulation System): (uppe...

email sent on June 7, 2021   Dear Lake Lucerne Youth and Parents, We are very happy to have our first campout (in a long time) coming up in two weeks. This will be a backpacking overnight trip and all youth (YW and YM) are invited. Please reply to this email if your youth plans to attend this campout. Friday, June 18, 2021 - Meet at the Smith home at 4pm (time subject to change) Saturday, June 19, 2021 - Arrive in Maple Valley around 1pm Trip Specs: Destination: Annette Lake Hike Length: 3.7 miles, one way (1800 ft gain) Trailhead Location:  47.39279863150694, -121.47390694204 https://goo.gl/maps/ 1TVWNPzccnFCtmvC6 Ideal Campsite Location:  47.36045953297561, -121.47370593380991 What to Pack: Guidance can be found on this webpage (recently updated): https://lakelucerneyouth.blogspot.com/2021/06/general-backpacking-trip-packing-list.html Food  - The rule for all backpacking trips - each person carries their own food in their own backpack.  We recom...