Book excerpt: This is the complete book on how to dry food, pack meals for your outdoor adventures, whether you are camping overnight or planning a 6 month adventure. Over 64 dinners, plus breakfast smoothies, lunch salads and wraps, soups and snacks. There are links to You Tube videos and QR codes for smart phones that will show you how to dry meats, pack meats, pack meals and cook the meals in the wild. Make your own favorites by learning how to adapt foods you love at home to take along on your back country adventures. If you are planning a long hike, you need to learn how to make and pack lightweight, nourishing, and delicious meals. Amaze your fellow hikers with your great tasting meals. The book also addresses hikers with special needs like gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, vegetarians and "Zone" enthusiasts.