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Camping Food Planner Calculator

Meal planning and food weight from trip duration and calories.

Inputs

Results

Daily calories/person

3,200

Total trip calories19,200
Total food weight (lb)9.6
Food lb/person/day1.6
Breakfast (cal)640
Lunch & snacks (cal)960
Dinner (cal)1,600
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter number of people, trip duration (days), and activity level (easy, moderate, strenuous).
  2. Enter target calories per person per day (typically 2,500-4,000 for backpacking).
  3. Read total food weight (lbs/kg), calories per day, and macro breakdown.
  4. Review ounces per person per day — aim for 1.5-2 oz/100 calories for lightweight planning.
  5. Cross-reference with your water source plan since dehydrated food requires extra cooking water.
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